148 words [Windhorst] Players are paying, with several telling ESPN they've spent more than five figures buying supplies of Kobes on the secondary market since last spring and summer. 148 words [BBallBreakdown] Russell Westbrook still winning games for OKC, a breakdown 148 words Popovich - "Jokic is a 7 foot Larry Bird type guy. The way he passes and reads things, he's incredible" 173 words [Post Game Thread] The Golden State Warriors defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-99 177 words Jeff Van Gundy: ""You know what drives me crazy? 'I'm doing my own research.' I would like someone to answer this: What does that look like? You doing your own research? Are you doing studies yourself? Are you in lab nightly? I don't understand what that means." 194 words Jonathan Isaac answering questions about his stance on the COVID vaccine 194 words Case for Kevin Durant's all-time ranking 166 words ‘Eventually he’ll show up’: Sixers make $308k-a-day Simmons threat after shock trade U-turn 154 words [Anderson] Sources have suggested the 76ers would only be willing to consider an offer that includes De’Aaron Fox or Tyrese Haliburton. The Kings are unlikely to part with either player. 135 words NBA.com Offseason Power Rankings (West): 1. Suns; 2. Lakers; 3. Jazz; 4. Mavericks; 5. Clippers 139 words [Fischer] Sources confirm that the 76ers were indeed interested in landing Noel before Philadelphia shifted its sights to Al Horford after being unable to reach Rich Paul. The Clippers and Rockets also attempted to contact Rich Paul that same offseason, also to no avail. 158 words Clippers gave up too much for Bev and Lou 143 words Carmelo Anthony in 2019 - "This is where my jersey should be retired. Just my opinion, this is where it all started. But maybe not, Joker's got number 15" 133 words If you were able to magically change one decision in your team's history, which one would you choose? 179 words Jason Dumas on Ben Simmons: "He's open to the California teams is what I've been told. Joel Embiid has reached out to him several times since the end of the season. He hasn't returned Joel Embiid's calls ... he doesn't want to return to the 76ers. Damage has been done." 369 words [Charania] The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade Russell Westbrook, 2024 second-round pick, 2028 second-round pick to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kyle Kuzma, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Montrezl Harrell and No. 22 tonight, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. 216 words MVP Drose or MVP Russell Westbrook? Fair and logical takes ONLY 211 words [The Athletic] The Kings are exploring various win-now moves with No. 9. They’re also looking at trading Bagley’s $11M salary to end up with enough cap room to re-sign Holmes. One of the angles on a rumored Hield-Kuzma trade is that it could open similar cap room doors. 158 words [Dumas] Source: If Brad Beal does in fact move forward and request a trade, Boston would be a preferred destination to play with longtime friend Jayson Tatum and compete for a championship. 205 words Lebron was really first in MVP voting off 71 days rest after winning a chip and finals MVP.