Adrian Wojnarowski: The plan remains for the Sixers to continue canvassing the league for trades, but the possibility of Simmons reporting to the team has increased in recent days, sources tell ESPN.
May 19, 2022 | 6:16 pm EDT Update
Deandre Ayton's agent: Things will work out for him. There's other teams in the league as well
SiriusXM NBA Radio: “Things will work out for Deandre. He’s a valuable player and there’s other teams in the league as well” Longtime NBA Agent Bill Duffy tells @termineradio & @Eddie Johnson what the future holds for his client, Deandre Ayton, as he heads into restricted free agency

Dallas Mavericks PR: Tim Hardaway Jr. (left foot surgery) will miss Game 2 in Golden State.

Scott Agness: Purdue’s Jaden Ivey was scheduled to speak with reporters a short while ago, but he opted not to — as tends to happen with top picks. He is now on ESPN with @Mike_Schmitz breaking down his game.
Steve Popper: Knicks interviewed Bennedict Mathurin today – one of 10 interviews he’s done with teams. “Coach Tom, you know, he’s a little bit different,” Mathurin said, noting that defense and toughness are traits he thinks Thibs would like. Said he worked out with fellow Canadian RJ Barrett

Tom Orsborn: Heard Manu arrived in Chicago curious to see the combine process up close since he never went through it as a player. Prospects have been thrilled to meet the recently minted Hall of Famer.