Rob Pelinka was asked what skills a center should possess in order for the Lakers to trade for them. His response: “Versatility, mobility, a vertical lob threat and competitiveness.” (via @jovanbuha)

BREAKING - Joel Embiid will make his return tonight against Dallas after missing the past month, per @ChrisBHaynes

Rumor - The Lakers are interested in Nikola Vucevic, per @MikeAScotto

Trae Young in the two games since not being named an All-Star: 34 PTS + 9 AST 34 PTS + 17 AST

The Mavericks are refunding people who cancelled their season tickets after the Luka trade, per @_abigaiiiil

Portland is kinda COOKING?!! ✅ 8-1 in last 9 games ✅ Only 5 games out of the play-in 👀

REPORT: The Lakers have interest in Steven Adams, per @sam_amick

There is 'optimism' that Luka Doncic will be making his Lakers debut on Saturday, per @ShamsCharania

FULL TRADE DETAILS: Mavericks receive: ✅ Caleb Martin 76ers receive: ✅ Quentin Grimes ✅ 2025 2nd round pick