NBA Today Slater The word Ive heard used from the Kuminga side is pawn' He doesnt want to sign this two-year 45MM deal with a team option where he is clearly just being used to be traded mid-season Thats not something he wants to sign up for and prefers the qualifying offer

Siegel The Pistons are not looking to do a sign and trade for Jalen Duren and are looking to extend him in the range of 25 million annually

Slater Mike Dunleavy on his pre-pick interaction with Joe Lacob We got into it about the best golf course in San Francisco Later said there was some discussion about possible trades before they took Yaxel Lendeborg

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

Bobby Marks I think keep an eye on one name Anfernee Simons He's a free agent out there If he's basically willing to go for the vet min and play out the year to restore his value he'd fit in perfectly with this team

Bill Simmons on LeBron's Free Agency I haven't seen this possibility mentioned yet What if he doesn't pick anybody what if he just says I'm gonna take my time with this watch the league play golf stay in shape and have people keep talking about this for the next 6 months

Fischer The LA Clippers have held direct negotiations with Peyton Watson and his agent who are seeking upwards of 25 million annually with a potential sign-and-trade still in play I dont think Denver really wants to stomach the pill of paying Peyton Watson much more than 25 million