[Charania] New Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler has agreed to a new two-year, $121 million extension with the franchise through 2026-27, sources tell me and @WindhorstESPN. Butler is declining his 2025-26 player option for this new $121M deal.

[Engelmann] The Luka Doncic Trade — My Perspective as an Ex-Mavericks Analytics Staffed Who Spent Two Years Pushing to Trade Him

Austin Reaves stats update

If Harrison lands Durant, he basically traded Luka for AD and Durant. Does that actually make sense?

[Charania] The Washington Wizards are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Sacramento Kings for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN.

[Stein] Sacramento has acquired Jonas Valanciunas, league sources tell @TheSteinLine .

Is Anthony Davis the best player in NBA history being traded for a better player (Luka Doncic)?

Updated comparison of Lakers coaches Darvin Ham and JJ Reddick: Ham - 24-24, Reddick - 29-19

Will Lebron James decline his player option, and sign a team friendly deal this summer?

[Nichols] Luka: "I was almost asleep so when I got the call, I had to check it wasn't April 1st. I didn't believe it at first." Says that LeBron called him not long afterward, which meant a lot to him.

LeBron James checks out after a dominating performance with Luka in attendance: 26 points, 8 rebounds, 9 assists, and 3 steals

[Highlight] LeBron with the steal and bullies Amir Coffey for the coast-to-coast finish

[Scotto] Kevin Durant is now listed as doubtful with an ankle sprain for tomorrow's Phoenix Suns game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

[Post Game Thread] The New York Knicks (33-17) defeat the Houston Rockets (32-17), 124-118 behind Brunson's 42 points and 10 assists

Fat ≠ Bad: Heavy NBA Players Are Actually Elite

[Windhorst] Because the Los Angeles Lakers cannot give Luka Dončić the $345M supermax, it is not a forgone conclusion that he will extend with the Lakers this offseason and he may explore other options.

The Mavs Won the Trade, and will become NBA Champions in the next two years

What trades do you predict we’ll see before the deadline?

Nuggets Michael Porter Jr. still can't wrap his head around the Luka Doncic trade. "I still feel like there is something, some facts that are going to come out over time. I can't really comprehend how that makes sense to be honest."

[NBA TV] Jalen Rose: "Rob Pelinka might get a statue now."

[Charania] The Golden State Warriors are calling for superstar players to pair alongside Stephen Curry. They have called about Paul George, Jimmy Butler, Kevin Durant and more.

[Woike] Here's why the Lakers believe LeBron James will not ask to be traded.

[Goldsberry] The Luka Dončić deal originally included multiple first-round picks, Dalton Knecht, and more, but was chiseled down after Rob Pelinka was able to convince Nico Harrison that taking on Luka Dončić was a big risk due to his weight and injury history.

The LeBron theory

[Charania] Full trade: Spurs: De'Aaron Fox, Jordan McLaughlin Kings: Zach LaVine, Sidy Cissoko, three first round picks (2025 CHA, 2027 SAS, 2031 MIN), three second round picks (2025 CHI, 2028 DEN, 2028 own back) Bulls: Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter, their own 2025 pick via SAS