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Squeezing a first-rounder out of Boston would be ideal, but it ain’t happening for San Antonio. A second-rounder is probably the best they can hope for, but Spurs fans shouldn’t overlook the playoff experience and aggressive rebounding that Tristan Thompson would bring to the table for this young group without taking the ball out of the youngsters’ hands. Sure, he still has a year and $9.7 million left on his contract after this season, but that’s a small price to pay for a player who, theoretically, might be an even better fit for this group on paper than Aldridge was.

But the idea that they’re more likely to make a minor deal aligns with the conservative approach they took in Rose’s first free agency.

The Thunder, missing leading scorer Shai Gilgeous Alexander, started fast with Luguentz Dort scoring eight of his 14 points in the first frame.

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Green also had four steals in his second triple-double of the season. Stephen Curry had 32 points with six 3-pointers to go with nine assists.

As you can tell from his statement, Leonard was clearly apologetic for his actions and he wanted to make it clear that he understands how offensive his language was toward the Jewish community.

If you’re already punting field goal percentage or can afford to take a hit in that department, Winslow is intriguing thanks to his ability to contribute across various categories. His per-game averages are nothing special through seven appearances this season, but he has shown flashes of the player many thought he could be coming out of Duke. If he can hang onto a significant role — and more importantly, stay healthy — going forward, Winslow could be a second-half steal.