Everything to know for the Eastern Conference semifinals

When the Portland Trail Blazers evaluated trade options with the No. 3 overall pick, Zach Lowe reports that no “sensible deal” ever presented itself.

The New Orleans Pelicans and Toronto Raptors weren’t ready on draft day to pivot away from Zion Williamson, Pascal Siakam, or OG Anunoby, sources tell Lowe.

The Los Angeles Clippers push back on the idea they genuinely explored Paul George’s trade value, but trading away the pick that became Scoot Henderson for a 33-year-old with injury issues would be problematic for the Blazers.

The Brooklyn Nets never showed interest in trading Mikal Bridges for No. 3.

Draymond Green will return to the Golden State Warriors for Game 4 after a one-game suspension. However, Green’s return to the Warriors starting lineup will have to wait.

Golden State will bring Green off the bench for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Sacramento Kings. The Warriors won Game 3 behind starting group that included Jordan Poole elevated to starting alongside regular openers Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney.

Green has only sporadically come off the bench since becoming a regular starter in 2014-15. Green’s last playoff game off the bench came nearly nine years ago on April 24, 2014.