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ESPN predicts Team USA’s 2028 Olympic basketball roster: Cooper Flagg Kon Knueppel Jalen Duren Amen Thompson Scottie Barnes Cade Cunningham Anthony Edwards Chet Holmgren Jalen Williams Tyrese Haliburton Bam Adebayo Jayson Tatum -

“I got paid $2 million for 2 hours of work… what am I gonna say, no?” - Kevin Durant on his CeraVe ad 😅 (h/t @BrickCenter_ ) https://t.co/8rD4bwhbFW -

CP3 says the Spurs are the best organization he’s ever played for 👀 “It's so dope 'cause the Spurs gave me this last year, my best organization I played for." (h/t @MrBuckBuckNBA & @Fullcourtpass ) https://t.co/8INY6eNfCF -

JULIUS RANDLE TONIGHT: 41 POINTS 7 REBOUNDS 2 ASSISTS 58% FG (Via @realapp ) https://t.co/4sQtIx4gjI -

Sources close to LeBron James view the Cleveland Cavaliers as an ‘obvious destination’ for him this summer, per @joevardon & @ByJasonLloyd “LeBron James will be a free agent this summer, and if he chooses to play a 24th NBA season, sources close to him said Cleveland would be an obvious destination. His salary would not be close to the $52.6 million he’s earning now in Los Angeles, but at age 41 he is aware of the market realities facing him if he extends his career.” (Via https://t.co/aFqeJhiPs1 ) -

Steve Kerr says Draymond Green deserves a statue "[Draymond and I] have talked [about the trade rumors]. I think what's really tricky for Draymond is this is the only place he's ever known. He's going to have a statue outside the building someday." (Via @957thegame ) https://t.co/mQOCaqL7Qc -

🚨 The Los Angeles Clippers are entertaining James Harden trades, per @KellyIko Harden has the ability to veto any trade “In the days leading up to Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers have engaged in discussions surrounding veteran guard James Harden — with the Cleveland Cavaliers at the forefront of teams that have recently expressed interest in acquiring the former All-Star — sources told Yahoo Sports…It’s important to note that because of the current CBA, Harden has the ability to veto any trade. Players who return to their current team on a one-year deal or a two-year deal with a player option are given an implicit no-trade clause.” (Via https://t.co/zm633koWYN) -

The Lakers are preparing to make a run at Peyton Watson in free agency, per @JakeLFischer “It must be said, though, that rival executives are increasingly curious about Denver's likely struggles to retain Peyton Watson this summer given the fourth-year swingman's recent breakout play amid all of the Nuggets' health woes. We'll certainly be tracking this situation over the coming months, since Watson's restricted free agency is already shaping up to become a major domino of the offseason. Sources say teams that are projected to have cap space — notably such as the Lakers — are already preparing interest.” (Via https://t.co/cI89ZA07a1) -

“Joel is the most talented player I’ve ever coached,” 👀 - Doc Rivers on Joel Embiid (Via @SixersAdam ) https://t.co/mDJBZk43Kz -