Gilbert Arenas says the NBA vetoed the CP3/Lakers deal because LA wouldve had Kobe, Dwight, CP3 and $24M-$30M in cap space It would have destroyed the league for at least 10 years

Amin On cheap owners the former Suns owner wanted to cut the roster to only the 7-8 guys Dantoni played asked why coaches couldn't fill in for 5 on 5 practice Refused 100k to upgrade from Best Buy hard drives to an enterprise server Thinks it was a factor in why Aldridge chose the Spurs in FA

One of the biggest what ifs in NBA History

Vlade Divac on passing on Luka Same position as Fox feared the big-market star would eventually leave Sacramento

McMenamin The Los Angeles Lakers could initiate a sign-and-trade that would help LeBron James return to Cleveland in exchange for Jarrett Allen This trade would allow James to make more than the midlevel exception 151M if he stayed with the Lakers

Sam Amick on Run It Back discussing the 65-game rule Adam Silver's tone has been borderline defiant They could make an exception for Luka Doncic but bigger picture I think they're sticking to their guns

20 Years Ago Today LeBron psyches out Gilbert Arenas at the FT line Arenas misses both FT Damon Jones hits the GW and LeBron wins his first ever playoff series