Derrick Jones Jr., the No. 16 seed, opened the NBA 2K Players Tournament with a bang Friday, upsetting top-seeded Kevin Durant 78-62.
The Lakers are highly intrigued by Hassan Whiteside and what he could bring them as a double-double presence inside, sources told ESPN.
Chandler Parsons is "all ears" as he enters free agency, sources told ESPN, while the Mavericks are prioritizing other potential targets.
The Mavs, looking to be competitive during veteran Dirk Nowitzki's twilight and beyond, are targeting center Hassan Whiteside and point guard Mike Conley in free agency, sources said.
In addition to keeping free agents Dwyane Wade and Hassan Whiteside, Heat president Pat Riley said his other offseason goal is to see Chris Bosh resume his playing career.
The Heat remained tight-lipped about the health status of Chris Bosh, as well as his future with the team, after the 13-year veteran missed the final 29 games of the season.
