REPORT: Jalen Brunson and his camp reportedly laughed at the Mavericks’ 4-year, $55 million extension offer in 2022, per @TheSteinLine
According to Stein, Brunson’s camp believed Dallas had already missed its opportunity and was willing to take its chances in free agency.
Stein added that the Mavericks still had the option to make amends with a much larger offer, but never did.
(H/T: @LegionHoops, @TheNBABase)
REPORT: The Detroit Pistons are expected to inquire about Kawhi Leonard’s availability via trade this summer, per @BrettSiegelNBA
Detroit could look to pair Leonard with Cade Cunningham as the franchise pushes to take the next step in the Eastern Conference.
(H/T @Fullcourtpass)
REPORT: Victor Wembanyama’s offseason training reportedly included “violent” workouts where he defended every player on the floor 1-on-1 and sprinted nonstop until collapsing from exhaustion, per @JaredWeissNBA
(H/T @TheNBABase)
REPORT: The Lakers have internally discussed the possibility of reuniting Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving if LeBron James decides to leave Los Angeles, per @ScoopB
The former Mavericks duo made multiple deep playoff runs together and could potentially reunite in purple & gold 🍿
REPORT: The Cavaliers have “no interest” in trading Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo as of now, per @TheAthletic
Despite speculation surrounding Cleveland potentially making a blockbuster move this offseason, the Cavs reportedly remain committed to Mobley as a core piece of their future.
REPORT: The Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on Herb Jones as a trade target this summer, per @esidery
After making a push for Jones at the trade deadline, Los Angeles is expected to re-engage the Pelicans in trade talks this offseason.
Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for flopping
"Flopping has ruined our league. Joel Embiid is one of the greatest players that has played basketball, but he flops. He knows it too"