Begley The Dallas Mavericks were very aggressive in trying to assemble a deal for Kevin Durant at the deadline but weren't able to get it over the line

DLLS Mavs Marc Stein Detroit needs a shooter Detroit is one of the teams that has inquired about Kyrie but the Mavericks have put the message out there that Kyrie is not available So the Pistons are looking at other options Tyler Herro Coby White Isaiah Joe

Mike Dunleavy says he was trying to use the full clock to hear all trade offers Joe Lacob was like 'Come on let's go ahead and pick the guy' And I said 'Joe we have time They give you five minutes' He was just getting a little anxious about us taking Yaxel I was willing to be patient

The forgotten athleticism of OKC Kevin Durant

Draymond says he was surprised at the Reaves contract I didn't expect the Lakers to go so high On a team where you had Austin Luka and LeBron the team didn't fare as well as one would hope I thought Lakers would stand pat and negotiate it down Austin had some struggles in the playoffs

5 years ago Kevin Durant had a near series ending winner

DLLS Mavs Marc Stein If Milwaukee ends up doing the Giannis to Miami deal Tyler Herro obviously has to be in it If they can either make it a 3-team trade or turn Tyler Herro into a draft asset or two from Detroit that makes the overall package you get from Miami more attractive