Steve Kerr says it makes no sense for the Warriors to trade away their future for Steph Curry: “Do we throw away our entire future to build around a 39-year-old Steph? He turns 39 in March, right? Does it make sense now to throw away all those picks? Hell no.” (Via @loganmmurdock)

"Luka [Dončić] will never win an MVP in the NBA. This is the last possible year he can win it." - Draymond Green (Via @DraymondShow)

Negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and local officials over Moda Center renovations have hit a major impasse, per @billoram • City officials put a $1 billion+ price tag on the team’s "first-class" lease condition if they decide to relocate. • Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon reportedly "went crazy" after hearing the number and slammed the door on scheduled meetings. • Dundon only agreed to a face-to-face meeting after local investor Jeff Swickard sent a private jet to pick him up in Chicago. • Dundon is seeking a 10-year buyout option, while state legislation requires a 20-year commitment. • The state’s $365 million funding package expires if a lease deal isn't approved by the end of the year. (oregonlive.com/blazers/2026/…)

The Magic remain big fans of Anthony Black and do not want to trade him, per @TheSteinLine

Matt Ishbia admits trading for Kevin Durant was a mistake: "I kind of just threw money at the problem... Bringing in super talented players like Kevin Durant doesn't necessarily lead to championships." (Via @CNBCSport)

Nike cut Kyrie Irving in 2022 after his signature line generated nearly $375M annually. Now, Kyrie gets a double-digit percentage cut with Anta — more than TWICE the standard rate for signature athletes — and sales are up 20% YoY. (Via @christianpclark)

Jaylen Brown’s advanced stats from last season are raising eyebrows: - 28.7 PTS, 6.9 REB, 5.1 AST - 11th in PER - 56th in Estimated Plus-Minus (EPM) - Below-average True Shooting % (2nd straight year) - Boston had a higher net rating with him ON the bench (Via @MichaelVPina)

VJ Edgecombe says Lebron James is the GOAT 🐐 “To me, he is the greatest of all time... I’m just excited to learn, and see what we can do on the court.” (Via @nicekicks)

Jayson Tatum is projected to play 36 minutes per game next season, per @ByJayKing “Jayson Tatum (36 minutes)… Will this be the season the Celtics finally limit Tatum’s playing time for his own good? Based on history, probably not. He averaged nearly 33 minutes per game during the regular season, despite coming off Achilles surgery. He played 40 minutes in a game one month and three days after returning from the Achilles injury, then surpassed that mark twice during the first round of the playoffs before tweaking his leg and missing a Game 7 loss. If the Celtics think it’s wise to load up Tatum with that many minutes shortly after his return, they aren’t likely to reverse course now that he is further removed from the injury.” (nytimes.com/athletic/7485374…)

Kyrie Irving is expected to return this October after missing 19 months due to a torn ACL, per @christianpclark

The Warriors’ hopes next season WILL RELY on Steph Curry carrying the load until Moses Moody and Jimmy Butler return from injury, per @ThompsonScribe

Tari Eason has filed for a domestic violence restraining order against his ex-girlfriend, Marilyn Maritza Melo Rodriguez, per @TMZ • Punched him in the face with a closed fist • Destroyed $92,000 worth of his designer clothes with bleach • Had a friend call to threaten to “break both of my legs” and “k!ll me” He is asking for protection at all California arenas where the Rockets play.

The Raptors are refusing to complete the trade for Kawhi Leonard because they are unwilling to take on the risk of potential NBA penalties, per @ramonashelburne "They are not willing to assume those risks."

Kevin Durant is taking his social media game to Threads now 💀

The Warriors have NOT engaged in serious trade discussions with the Wizards for Anthony Davis, per @DannyEmerman “The Warriors have not engaged the Wizards and the sides haven’t had substantive talks about Davis, according to a source with knowledge of the Warriors’ offseason direction.” (sfstandard.com/2026/07/24/an…)