MORE DRAMA - The Mavericks approached a mystery team nearly two weeks ago about the prospect of swapping Dončić for another star. The bid was shot down, per @sam_amick Who do you think the Mavs tried to acquire? 🤔

BTW - Chicago got 0 first rounders for: Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan Alex Caruso An absolute fumble by their front office 🤦‍♂️

Jimmy Butler has communicated to the Warriors that he’s unwilling to sign an extension there. Trade talks between Golden State and Miami have ended for now, per @WindhorstESPN

Reminder the Spurs still have: ✅ 6 of their next 7 firsts ✅ 2 unprotected firsts from ATL (25/27) ✅ Swap rights: ATL (26) ✅ Swap rights: BOS (28) ✅ Swap rights: DAL or MIN (30) ✅ Swap rights: SAC (31) We’re witnessing the birth of a DYNASTY. (@BobbyMarks42)

Who finishes the season with a better record…Spurs or Kings? 🤔

DeMar DeRozan’s IG story, reunited with LaVine 🤝

Who looks the best in their new threads?

Grade the Kings' new-look projected starting lineup: Malik Monk Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan Keegan Murray Domantas Sabonis

Grade the Spurs’ new-look projected starting lineup: De’Aaron Fox Stephon Castle Devin Vassell Harrison Barnes Victor Wembanyama