Adrian Wojnarowski on Sportscenter: "I think one focus for the Lakers will be the point-guard position. They can get involved with DLo. That's going to be a focus for the Lakers. I'm told that Russell will have an open mind to returning to LA."

Heat announcer Eric Reid refers to Hassan Whiteside as "the backup center for the Kings" as he turns the ball over and jogs back to defend the fastbreak

Ben Simmons was a -3 in 20 minutes while the average plusminus of a Nets starter was -32 in 32 point loss

Wojnarowski Story filed to ESPN The NBA is pursuing the implementation of an upper salary limit in its negotiations on a new collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association a systematic change that has been met with significant union resistance

Terry Stotts opts not to call timeout after the rebound up five with :30 seconds left on the clock leading to confusion and chaos for the unsuspecting Lakers