Chris Mannix I don't believe they're going to give him a contract extension I've been told he's not loving this I'm telling you I don't see a contract extension coming I think they are open to that with Trae Young I don't think think they're open to that with Anthony Davis

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

Zach Lowe on the conversations hes had with every team interested in Giannis They all are a little skeptical that the Bucks are going to move him now one front office person of one of these teams called this a side show Saying this is just for show they arent going to trade him

Reporter Are yall gonna give more effort this year or is it kind of like it is what it is at this point Anthony Edwards Yeah it is what it is at this point

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 Milwaukee Bucks believe they can build a contender around Giannis Antetokounmpo this Summer and get him on board with remaining with the team long term

Amick Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are unlikely to make a trade before Thursdays NBA Trade Deadline