Sham's Talks About Bron Trade The reason this is taking so long and why he is able to take his time is because this is not a money driven decision So you have teams that are offering him minimum deals exceptions and some salary cap space as well This could be any day or week now

Marc Spears on James Harden and the Cavaliers And to James' credit they're saying that he's been patient his people has been patient and I hear that they expect aresolution to come soon for him to re-sign

According to Rich Paul LeBron figured out on where to go but changed his mind at the last second He's taking his time to find the right fit

Shelburne They're talking about a settlement conversations have been more about this failure to supervise and the nature of the introductions that were made between the Clippers and Kawhi's people rather than direct evidence of salary cap circumvention done by Steve Ballmer

Brad Stevens on trading Jaylen Brown for Paul George Its something that you have to just say do you think where we currently are will get us to where we ultimately want to go If not does it make sense to explore other pathways even if that could be very tough in the near term

Bill Simmons reading mailbag question Why couldn't East contender trade for Bronny for the sole purpose of guarding LeBron during key moments in a playoff series No way he is looking to embarrass his son right 2 clips together

Pablo Torre on the ESPN report regarding the negotiations between Steve Balmer and the NBA This is typically not how investigations work whether in the criminal justice system or in journalism The subject of the investigation does not get to negotiate with the group that is doing the investigatin