Jeff Goodman: Clippers had strong feeling that Chris Paul was headed out of LA, source told ESPN. Instead of getting nothing, got value from Houston.
April 13, 2021 | 5:49 pm EDT Update
Dwane Casey on Pistons: There's a true direction

James Edwards III: Dwane Casey on the team being steady in approach, compete level despite the losses: “There’s a true direction. When there’s not a direction, there’s chaos. There’s a true direction.” Pointed to Troy, himself, Tom Gores, Arn, Ed and himself as people who have helped stabilize.
Omari Sanfoka II: Asked Dwane Casey if this season feels different from last season despite the similar records. “Totally different. Totally, totally different.” Said the difference in preseason expectations, emphasis on young players and not having numerous guys injured factors into that.

Paul Garcia: Earlier the Spurs announced Gorgui Dieng (shoulder) and Trey Lyles (ankle) are out for Wednesday’s game vs the Raptors

Michael Gallagher: Chris Chiozza will not return to today’s game due to a right hand injury.
Junior center Kevin Samuel announced his intentions to test the 2021 NBA Draft waters on Monday night. Samuel, who is scheduled to graduate this spring, posted a lengthy message on his Twitter account about his decision. In part, it read: “I’ve decided to enter the NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility.”
April 13, 2021 | 5:26 pm EDT Update
Glen Taylor: NBA won't approve moving the Timberwolves to Seattle
Jon Krawczynski: Glen Taylor appearing with @ChadHartmanShow saying more emphatically what I wrote yesterday about the prospects of the Timberwolves relocating if/when Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez take over: “The NBA will not approve the Timberwolves moving from here to Seattle.” Full exchange: