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Kendrick Perkins Says Giannis Has No Choice but to Win a Championship in Miami

"Over the next 2-3 years, his ass better win a championship. Shaq got traded there and won a chip. LeBron got traded there and won a chip. Jimmy Butler even took them to the finals twice. So Giannis, your ass don't have a choice," Perkins said on First Take. Giannis won one title in 12 seasons with Milwaukee.

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Lakers are targeting two shooting bigs ahead of free agency opening June 30, per Mike Scotto. Landale, 30, shot 38.8% from three last season and is expected to command offers above the bi-annual exception with six teams in pursuit. Wade, 29, is a 36.7% career three-point shooter who helped Cleveland reach the Eastern Conference Finals last season.

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