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

Elhassan On cheap owners former Suns owner saw Dantoni only played 7 to 8 guys wanted to only keep that many people on the roster asked why coaches couldn't be extra bodies for 5 on 5 practice Refused 100k to upgrade from Best Buy hard drives to an enterprise server system

Bontemps Let's call a spade a spade The Pacers made that trade because they're cheap Ivica Zubac is a good player but they made that trade amp gave up a premium to get him because he's on a very good contract so they could probably stay under the luxury tax which they haven't paid in 20 years

Hoop Collective Mavericks HC Jason Kidd tried to become team president according to Tim MacMahon but has known for months he wasnt getting the job

New Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon allegedly offered SLU head coach Josh Schertz 1M to become the head coach in Portland Schertz reportedly declined the offer telling Dundon I make more than that at St Louis What are you doing

Sam Amick on Run It Back discussing the 65-game rule Adam Silver's tone has been borderline defiant They could make an exception for Luka Doncic but bigger picture I think they're sticking to their guns

Lowlight DeAndre Ayton fails to secure a rebound fouls Ajay Mitchell gets benched and none of the Lakers will talk to him