Lowe says it’s unlikely that Jimmy Butler goes the CP3 route and opts in to his contract at a much lower salary to facilitate a trade to Houston

Raptors GM Bobby Webster on CP3 I don't know what he's going to do Chris Paul's probably one of my favorite players ever it's a weird thing to trade for him he's at this point in his career we'll waive him here at the appropriate time

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

Ty Lue on if he wants James Harden to stay with the Clippers Who wouldnt want James Harden

Charania James Harden is assessing his future with the Clippers influenced by the 13M partial guarantee on his contract for the 2026-27 NBA season and his interest in seeking potential stronger championship opportunities elsewhere

Fischer Giannis by all accounts does not want to head to Portland despite the connections with Jrue despite the connections with Damian Lillard

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