JR Smith says Michael Jordan is his GOAT “I did not grow up a Knicks fan. I hated the Knicks. I did not like Patrick Ewing. I did not like John Starks. I didn’t like anything about the Knicks. I was a Bulls fan. I was a Michael Jordan fan. Michael Jordan is my GOAT. That’s it.” (Via @NBATakeTwo)

REPORT: People around the league believe the Miami Heat are “closing in” on a potential trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, per @HPbasketball “Here’s what I will tell you. Much to my alarm, this is not reported from Miami’s side or Milwaukee’s side, this is from around the league. People around the league say ‘yeah it sounds like Miami’s closing in on Giannis.’” (H/T: @HeatCulture13)

REPORT: Jalen Brunson and his camp reportedly laughed at the Mavericks’ 4-year, $55 million extension offer in 2022, per @TheSteinLine According to Stein, Brunson’s camp believed Dallas had already missed its opportunity and was willing to take its chances in free agency. Stein added that the Mavericks still had the option to make amends with a much larger offer, but never did. (H/T: @LegionHoops, @TheNBABase)

ESPN Mock Trade Idea: 👀 The Detroit Pistons receive: • Kyrie Irving The Dallas Mavericks receive: • Isaiah Stewart • Caris LeVert • Ron Holland • 2026 1st-round pick (No. 21)

REPORT: The Detroit Pistons are expected to inquire about Kawhi Leonard’s availability via trade this summer, per @BrettSiegelNBA Detroit could look to pair Leonard with Cade Cunningham as the franchise pushes to take the next step in the Eastern Conference. (H/T @Fullcourtpass)

Victor Wembanyama drops 33 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST as the Spurs secure the WIN over the Thunder & TIE THE SERIES 2-2 🛸🔥

WEMBY WITH THE BUZZER BEATER 😤

SGA hits a ridiculous shot over Wemby 😳

De’Aaron Fox gets called for the foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander here 😬

REPORT: Victor Wembanyama’s offseason training reportedly included “violent” workouts where he defended every player on the floor 1-on-1 and sprinted nonstop until collapsing from exhaustion, per @JaredWeissNBA (H/T @TheNBABase)

REPORT: The Lakers have internally discussed the possibility of reuniting Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving if LeBron James decides to leave Los Angeles, per @ScoopB The former Mavericks duo made multiple deep playoff runs together and could potentially reunite in purple & gold 🍿

Kenny Atkinson pregame speech with the Cavaliers season on the line 😬 (h/t @mikegoldfarb_) x.com/mikegoldfarb_/status/2…

REPORT: The Cavaliers have “no interest” in trading Evan Mobley for Giannis Antetokounmpo as of now, per @TheAthletic Despite speculation surrounding Cleveland potentially making a blockbuster move this offseason, the Cavs reportedly remain committed to Mobley as a core piece of their future.

REPORT: The Los Angeles Lakers are zeroing in on Herb Jones as a trade target this summer, per @esidery After making a push for Jones at the trade deadline, Los Angeles is expected to re-engage the Pelicans in trade talks this offseason.

Charles Barkley: “OG, can I ask you a question? What is your real name?” 😭😭😭 (h/t @ohnohedidnt24)

The highest point differential in a postseason: 2026 Knicks — 234 2017 Warriors — 230 2014 Spurs — 214 This is crazy 🤯 (via @statmuse)

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TIES IT FROM DEEP OH MY LORD

SGA TIES THE GAME WITH 3 SECONDS TO GO 😳

The Cavs secure the WIN over the Raptors & ADVANCE 🔥

Jaylen Brown calls out Joel Embiid for flopping "Flopping has ruined our league. Joel Embiid is one of the greatest players that has played basketball, but he flops. He knows it too"