Sources: LeBron won’t waive no-trade clause

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.