Charania James Harden wants to be with a team that offers long-term security beyond this seasonsomething that was not guaranteed in Los Angeles For Cleveland to acquire Harden at the deadline an extension this summer would likely be necessary

Charania The Houston Rockets are optimistic that Kevin Durant will return as early as Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers

Brian Windhorst on LeBron future I have specifically spoken to people on both sides of the negotiation what do you think his value is in the 2026-27 NBA season' Warriors or you know the Cavs or Team X would take him for the Mid Level Exception or the minimum

James Harden postgame when asked about his aggressivess - Its a team game so if the ball is moving to get shots thats for the betterment of the team

Charania The expectation is if the Lakers are able to beat Houston and advance Luka Doni will be out for the next series against the Oklahoma City Thunder

James Harden hits the step back 3 to give the Cavaliers the lead

Charania Giannis is trying to ramp up this week from my understanding he wants to play with his brothers before the regular season ends he's making it very clear behind the scenes that's his goal