Shawn Kemp on playing Larry Bird for the first time:. “He asked me ‘You’re the one that broke all my records in High School right?’ And I was like ‘Yeah thats me.’… He said ‘I’ve got something for you tonight.’”. Bird that game: 40 PTS | 11 REB | 10 AST 💀. h/t @PlayersTribune

What the reported 7-team trade around Kevin Durant could look like according to Fred Katz & Blake Stern. Woah. 😳. h/t @j_shao_ on IG

Blazers GM Joe Cronin when other teams asked what to expect from Ayton as a teammate:. “Teams received strong reviews surrounding Ayton's leadership and mentoring of their big men such as Donovan Clingan.”. per @ShamsCharania

J.J. Redick on Deandre Ayton back in 2022:. "Ayton is fantastic. In the 2 man pick-and-roll with him and CP, they're the #1 offensive duo. You go back 6 NBA seasons, that was the best duo in the pick-and-roll. DeAndre Ayton. So he is fantastic." 👀.

There is reportedly “nothing near the finish line” in terms of Jonathan Kuminga, with conversations with the Warriors & other teams ongoing. per @anthonyVslater

Caitlin Clark 😭. CC: “Daddy texted you. Somebody named daddy”. Sydney Colson: “That’s my dad”. CC: “Oh my bad”. h/t @nosyone4 .

Notable free agents still available 👀. • Al Horford.• Chris Paul.• Malcolm Brogdon.• Mo Wagner.• Russell Westbrook.• Malik Beasley.• Gary Payton II.• Chris Boucher.• Precious Achiuwa.• Ben Simmons.• Bol Bol.• Josh Giddey*.• Jonathan Kuminga*.• Quentin Grimes*. *RFA

What’s the Lakers next move after signing Deandre Ayton? 👀

Lakers new Big 3

The Lakers potential lineup next season:. PG: Luka Doncic.SG: Austin Reaves.SF: LeBron James.PF: Rui Hachimura.C: Deandre Ayton. Bench:.• Gabe Vincent.• Dalton Knecht.• Jarred Vanderbelt.• Jake LaRavia.• Adou Thierro.• Trey Jemison. Can the Lakers now make a Finals push? 👀

BREAKING‼️. Deandre Ayton is expected to sign with the Lakers. Luka x Ayton pick & roll 🔥🔥. per @ChrisBHaynes

Cooper Flagg in his new threads 💪😤. via @dallasmavs

Undrafted players who made the 1st Team All-Defensive: . 🔒 Lu Dort.🔒 Alex Caruso.🔒 Robert Covington.🔒 Bruce Bowen.🔒 Raja Bell.🔒 Ben Wallace.🔒 Slick Watts. An elite few 💪🔥

Marc Spears says Russell Westbrook wants to be ‘closer to home’ 👀. "One thing I know he wants to do is be closer to home. The Kings are certainly interested in him". h/t @ohnohedidnt24 .

The Charlotte Hornets potential lineup next season:. PG: LaMelo Ball.SG: Kon Knueppel.SF: Brandon Miller.PF: Miles Bridges.C: Moussa Diabaté. Bench:.• Collin Sexton.• Tre Mann.• Josh Green.• Liam McNeeley.• Mason Plumlee.• Spencer Dinwiddie. Will they make the play-in? 🤔

Dame’s reaction to finding out Giannis knew the Bucks plans to waive him. 😔. h/t @LegionHoops

The Knicks have hired Mike Brown to be their new Head Coach. per @ShamsCharania

Caitlin Clark after the Fever won the Commissioner Cup:. “We get more from this [the Commissioner Cup] than you do if you’re a [WNBA] champion. Makes no sense.” 😳. h/t @theScore

Kevin Durant:. "I don't know if the 6'2' and under guard is at a premium no more, as a starter." 👀. via @mindthegamepod, h/t @HeatCulture13 .

Ty Jerome this season:. • 12.5 PPG.• 2.5 RPG.• 3.4 APG.• 1.1 STL.• 51.6/43.9/87.2.• 3rd in 6MOTY voting. The Grizzlies picked him up for $6 million a year. Steal. 🔥💪