Windhorst on why Cleveland is doing the Harden deal The key here is that the Cavs are moving away from believing in the Core 4 and I think the genesis of this is because they're worried that Donovan is not going to re-sign this summer

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

This is the Cavaliers bench in a close game in the final stretch Donovan Mitchell James Harden Sam Merrill and Max Strus all communicating

Windhorst When he LeBron first came back Dan with that sciatica thing he looked terrible I had a meeting with my ESPN bosses and I go We may need our content planning for him retiring because he looks for the first time like an old man who cant compete

Amin On cheap owners the former Suns owner wanted to cut the roster to only the 7-8 guys Dantoni played asked why coaches couldn't fill in for 5 on 5 practice Refused 100k to upgrade from Best Buy hard drives to an enterprise server Thinks it was a factor in why Aldridge chose the Spurs in FA

With the Heat waiving Rozier here's Bill Simmons reaction when Pat Riley and the Heat got Rozier for a lottery protected 2027 1st which becomes a unprotected 1st in 2028 if it doesn't convey from the Hornets Rozier is going to give them 80 of the offensive production of Dame and better defense

James Harden on losing 2 straight to the Raptors Other than the 4th quarter of game 3 I think the 7 quarters we been here we been playing well Weve had leads and opportunities to go up and we just didnt do it Its not like theyre doing something crazy