Charania Minnesota Lakers Celtics Heat Knicks those are the teams that had interest in Giannis at the deadline You think about teams like Miami and Minnesota those were more back and forth engagement conversations Then you had teams like CLE LAL BOS NYK that just checked in

Charania Philadelphia was not being seriously considered by LeBron James until they acquired Jaylen Brown from Boston LeBron James believed that the 76ers have a better chance to win a championship than Miami and Cleveland

Krawczynski The Wolves did have real discussions with the Celtics about Jaylen Brown Celtics wanted Rudy and Naz and it was going to be just too high of a price to pay I do think the Wolves are happier with the LaMelo fit

Charania The Golden State Warriors had the opportunity to acquire Jaylen Brown at the trade deadline for four first-round picks but the Warriors decided against it Golden State also had an opportunity to trade for Anthony Davis which wouldve given them a better chance at signing LeBron James

Charania The only coach that LeBron James spoke to during this 3-week-long process was Sixers head coach Nick Nurse

McMenamin Their 76ers pursuit of LeBron has not slowed down It's being led by Tyrese Maxey who's called LeBron a big brother before Joel Embiid has also been in touch with LeBron Jaylen Brown has also been in touch with LeBron I'm told

Charania on LeBron James I dont know if Im holding my breath for an announcement this week LeBron has had multiple ownersGMs about 3-5 that have sent voice memos to him via Rich Paul