LeBron James remains with the Los Angeles Lakers despite casting doubt on his future after opting into his $52.6 million contract for the 2025-26 season, with no active trade discussions currently taking place. The four-time champion's agent Rich Paul previously suggested the Lakers were building long-term around younger players rather than maximizing title chances. Multiple … [Read more...] about No Trade Buzz Surrounding LeBron James Since Opt-In With Lakers
Powell would say that when he heard he had been dealt, there were mixed feelings since it was relayed in his exit meeting that they valued him as a member of the team, even with some interested in acquiring him. The talks of an extension with the Clippers were on the table, but he would get the call he was moving, and when figuring out it was to Miami, there was excitement, … [Read more...] about
Free Agent Notes: Giddey, Clippers, Knicks, Metu, Moore
Reports since last October have suggested that a salary of $30MM per year is a target for Josh Giddey and his representatives in their contract talks with the Bulls, and that number continues to be mentioned this summer. However, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network (YouTube link) isn’t convinced that’s what it’ll take for the Bulls to get a deal done with the restricted … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Giddey, Clippers, Knicks, Metu, Moore
Lakers Notes: Buss, Ayton, Doncic, LeBron
A statement last month indicated that Jeanie Buss is expected to remain the Lakers‘ governor “for the foreseeable future” even after the team is sold to incoming owner Mark Walter. That “foreseeable future” will span quite some time, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic, who hears from a source that the agreement between the two sides calls for Buss to remain in her governor … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Buss, Ayton, Doncic, LeBron
Report: Jeanie Buss’ agreement to remain Lakers governor is for at least five years
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Despite selling the majority share of the team, Jeanie Buss looks set to remain as the governor for the next half-decade. The Buss family’s sale of their majority share of the Lakers, surprising in its own right, came with an interesting caveat that Jeanie Buss would remain the governor of the team. While the immediate comparisons of Mark Cuban’s … [Read more...] about Report: Jeanie Buss’ agreement to remain Lakers governor is for at least five years