Jason Goff to join NBC Sports Chicago’s Bulls coverage team

When the Brooklyn Nets waltzed to a 39-point victory in Game 2 to take a two-games-to-none lead, it seemed plausible to think a short Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks was unfolding. Enter a far more determined Bucks team that has taken advantage of its opportunities and displayed more consistent performances to force one of sports’ most thrilling treats: Game 7. In a series where the home team is unbeaten, second-seeded Brooklyn hopes the trend continues in a winner-take-all game Saturday night.

With a new coach in hand, the Pelicans are moving forward with their off-season plans and those plans appear to include potentially dealing their franchise star. On Wednesday morning, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that the Pelicans were "openly discussing" Jrue Holiday in trade talks. Charania also noted that multiple contenders were pursuing a deal. The Pelicans are in a position to compete for a playoff spot once again like last season and Holiday would be a big part of that. The main argument for not bringing back Holiday to the team is that he is on a different timeline than the rest of the roster's core.

Our own Brian Scalabrine shows us how to be lit in LA in advance of this weekend’s All-Star festivities.