Marc Stein I reported earlier this season telling in an interview with me that Mark Cuban does not have the amount of operational control as he anticipated This was Nico and the front office and it was their determination that it is better to build around an Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving duo

Mark Cuban cant hide his disdain for Nico Harrison

Bill Simmons Pod Max Kellerman talks about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg potentially winning 2 championships in Dallas

Steve Nash You did have a 17 chance to get Cooper and you got Cooper so there's that Dirk That was the 'vision' That was Nico's vision

Mannix The Lakers believe they can succeed with a backcourt of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves if they can get the right type of players in the front court They are looking to build a Dallas 20 type roster similar to what Luka had when he went to the NBA Finals

SiriusXM NBA Radio Donovan Mitchells thoughts on the rumors that LeBron could finish his career in Cleveland As a Bron fan to be able to be a teammate would obviously be special But thats something not in my control I control what we got here Theres always going to be reports Its natural

NBA on Prime Blake Griffin and Dirk Nowitzki both agree it is time for the Mavericks to build around Cooper Flagg