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“Several NBA teams have expressed interest in Ben Simmons, who is open to signing a minimum contract…One source said he has a non-guaranteed offer on the table for minicamp with a Western Conference team…He has been working out primarily in Miami, where he lives.” @MarcJSpears

“The Kings have no interest in buying out [Zach LaVine’s] contract, and he's expected to be a major part of the rotation entering the season...LaVine has expressed excitement about sharing the court with rookie [Darius Acuff] as he aims for a bounce-back season.” @anthonyVslater

“It remains unclear if Klay Thompson will be back in Dallas for a third year…My understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to LA, where he spent part of his childhood…The Miami Heat are frequently mentioned in NBA circles as a potential landing spot.” - @TheAthletic

“According to a source, the Kings have no thought of buying out LaVine at this time…they plan on him coming back & being ready to have a big year—And according to that source, LaVine is aligned w/ this thinking….At this point, they’re tied to each other for the 2026-27 season.”

“Assuming he isn’t traded…Zach LaVine will play out the final year of his contract in Sacramento before becoming an UFA…the Kings have been reluctant to use the stretch provision, which would allow them to waive LaVine & pay what he is owed over three years.” via @sacbee_news

Right before spewing this terrible Miami Heat take, @bobbykaralla said, “Wait a minute. Who’s on their team? Literally, who are their players?”

“[The Miami Heat are] a horrible defensive team. Horrible defensive team without Giannis, bad defensive team with him. They could finish bottom half in defense in the league.” - @bobbykaralla via @DLLS_Mavs 🎥: youtube.com/live/0ZSDH0XJbK4…

“I'm kind of penciling in Klay [Thompson] to be a Miami Heat at some point.” - @KevinGraySports via @DLLS_Mavs 🎥: youtube.com/live/0ZSDH0XJbK4…

“I was told very specifically by someone I trust with the Sacramento Kings that they have absolutely no interest in [waiving and] stretching [Zach LaVine]…It would save you a ton, but you would just be kicking the can down the road. The Kings aren't doing it.” - @James_HamNBA

“If I were Scott Perry, I would have already had discussions with Zach LaVine about a potential buyout…But that is not something that the Kings, at least to my knowledge at this point, have done. They have not got close to closing the deal on a potential buyout.” - @James_HamNBA

“They've been honest with [Zach LaVine] & said; Look, all bets are off if you opt in...We as a franchise have to make a business decision w/ regards to you—& if he's going to get bought out it should happen now. Because after this it's not advantageous to anybody.” @James_HamNBA

“If there is a meeting [to discuss a Klay Thompson buyout], which has not happened yet, it will not be with ownership. Rumors is a good word for it. To my knowledge, no such discussion has taken place yet. Now will it at some point? That remains to be seen.” - @TheSteinLine

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