Breaking: Minnesota is sending Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade that sends Nic Claxton to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
The Timberwolves will acquire Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick for Randle and No. 28.
Breaking: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis to the Miami Heat for Tyler Herro, Kel'el Ware, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kasparas Jakucionis, 3 first-round picks (including No. 13), 1 pick swap and 1 second-rounder, sources tell @ShamsCharania.
Luka Doncic: "I don't think people understand how frustrating it is. All I wanna do is play basketball, especially this time (of year) ... Seeing what my team is doing, I'm very proud of them. It's been very tough just to sit and watch them play."
LeBron is confused as to why people would rather see him lose in the first round or miss the playoffs than lose in the Finals.
"Like, people will really rather you not make the playoffs or lose in the first round than to lose in the Finals, which is crazy to me. And I almost feel like, is it because it's me? Everybody has to say something about my career: 'Oh, well, he made eight straight Finals, but he was only able to win three.' 'He's the leading scorer in NBA history, but he's played 23 years.'"
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LeBron James on if he’s ready for retirement:
“Hell yeah. My wife is going to get a lot of f***ing time because I've had to sacrifice not being with my wife a lot because I wanted to be the greatest player that ever played this game.
My daughter, I'm going to spend a lot of time with her because I spent the first 11 years of her life being away from her. My youngest son is in college. My family deserves all my time. And then, me. I deserve my time, too. Because I've dedicated to this sport for so long that I'll be happy as f-*** when it's all done to get the f*** away.”
Megan Thee Stallion issues statement regarding breakup with Klay Thompson to TMZ:
"I’ve made the decision to end my relationship with Klay. Trust, fidelity and respect are non-negotiable for me in a relationship, and when those values are compromised, there’s no real path forward. I’m taking this time to prioritize myself and move ahead with peace and clarity.”