[Ari Meirov] Brian Flores on when he realized Bill Belichick was texting the wrong guy: "Disbelief. Humiliation. That was a tough pill to swallow. I have a great amount of respect for Bill and Brian Daboll ... I was upset that I wasn't getting a true opportunity to show what I can do."

https://twitter.com/MySportsUpdate/status/1488886903327834121

[Fischer] Despite Beal's past flirtations with leaving the Wizards, the All-Star guard has by all accounts signaled plans to re-sign in Washington this summer. The Wizards can offer Beal a five-year, $242 million extension, that's one year and roughly $60 million more than any rival can present.

The Wizards have similarly given no indications they'll entertain a Beal trade this month. Rather, fortifying a perennial postseason contender with a new co-star like Sabonis would certainly help solidify Beal's standing in D.C. Executives near and far are bracing against a perceivably developing trend, where stars like Ben Simmons request a trade shortly after signing a lucrative hometown extension.

Word has since trickled around the league that Beal would welcome playing with Sabonis, although one source with knowledge of the situation maintained Beal has not actively encouraged the Wizards to acquire him. League personnel say the Pacers are seeking a package similar to or greater than the haul Nikola Vucevic drew for the Orlando Magic last season. Only Sacramento, New Orleans and Washington have been linked by league personnel as Sabonis suitors with significant interest.

For the Wizards to offer something on par with Vucevic's haul, Washington would likely have to part with at least two of Rui Hachimura, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert, with additional salary of either Thomas Bryant or Montrezl Harrell, plus further draft capital. And that still might not reach Indiana's high asking price.

Source: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2953006-trade-deadline-intel-wizards-among-nbas-most-active-shoppers-eyeing-sabonis

[Andy Slater] JUST NOW: Brian Flores tells CNN that Bill Belichick did not know he was publishing the text messages or filing the lawsuit. Flores also says he and the Patriots coach haven't spoken since.

https://twitter.com/AndySlater/status/1488869798901690368?t=J_XH5pW7qPZePetNXAL6tw&s=19

[Nick Wright] It’s a statistical impossibility that NFL HCs would be this white at random. No different than if you woke up tomorrow & 50% of NHL coaches were Black. Also, the overwhelming arrogance of White folks to believe we rose to the top of every industry on merit alone is unfathomable.

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1488865906415579142

[Dilla] Sounds like TB12 reached out to Khan to vouch for Byron

https://twitter.com/E_Dilla/status/1488837369088327681?t=jFY3fNeKmifyTJcgjeMh-g&s=19

[Diemert] Congratulations #brianflores for your bravery. We have records that will help your case. DM me. @NFL and @nflcommish knew about this and covered it up. They did this @Browns . Paid Brown, DePodesta and Berry bonus $ along with @huejack10 to TANK for 2016 and 2017. @espn

https://twitter.com/KimberlyDiemer1/status/1488672067390169091?t=9C3oAZEL4SHRfhjxJCXxDw&s=19

Cavaliers' Kevin Love credited with helping save dog injured in hit-and-run

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