Shelburne I think there's a general sense among owners and among players that they want to salvage the season, if that's in July or if that's in August or if that's in September so be it

Buha I spoke with several Lakers people there was an acknowledgement we might have taken a step back If you're myopic need to win a Championship this season that's obviously not the case But we can win 50 next Summer see what trades we need to make Then in 2028 can be a true contender

Stein Based on where we are as of 1208 Eastern on Monday the Sixers the Timberwolves the Heat your Nuggets based on everything I've been told all weekend they all still believe they're in with a chance for LeBron

Shelburne For a lot of the time LeBron thought it was going to end up being Miami That seemed to be a nice fit and story but when youve been to a place before when youve won at a place before if you go back it may not be the same

Shelburne The Lakers Had A Meeting Last Summer With Luka Doncic That Mapped Out The 2026 Offseason LeBron James wasnt In Those Plans At that meeting they laid out their plans in those plans they did not include LeBron James

Jay Williams I've talked to a couple of different players that could be Supermax this year or next year they're starting to feel a little pressure from team owners by saying 'Yo Jalen Brunson left 113 million dollars on the table What are you going to do'

Hayes Detroit playing hardball with Duren might lead him to take the qualifying offer this summer If that happens it means he's fed up and really wants out to the point of no return