The Lakers were at the center of the NBA conversation once again this week — during an exciting ongoing Finals series — when it was revealed that the Buss family was selling its approximate 66% majority stake in the franchise to minority owner Mark Walter. Los Angeles was valued at $10 billion in the sale. Bill Plaschke of The Los Angeles Times opines that Walter, who owns … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Walter, Buss Family, Sale, NBA Reaction
Windhorst: Timberwolves Most Aggressive In Pursuit Of Kevin Durant
The Timberwolves have been the team most aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant in trade talks so far, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said this morning during an appearance on Get Up (Twitter video link). Windhorst notes that Minnesota made a strong push to acquire Durant from the Suns before the February trade deadline to team him with Anthony Edwards, and that effort has been renewed … [Read more...] about Windhorst: Timberwolves Most Aggressive In Pursuit Of Kevin Durant
Draft Notes: Robinson, Flagg, Bailey, Dixon
Former senior Kentucky forward Jaxson Robinson, who spent the first part of the pre-draft process rehabilitating a right wrist injury that required surgery, has several workouts on his plate this week, reports Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic. According to Rankin, Robinson has already worked out for the has workouts on tap with the Lakers, Cavaliers, Celtics and Suns after … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Robinson, Flagg, Bailey, Dixon
Clippers To Hire Monte McNair As Advisor
The Clippers plan to hire Monte McNair as an advisor, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). McNair mutually agreed to part ways with the Kings in April, shortly after the team was eliminated from the play-in tournament. He was Sacramento’s general manager for the past five years prior to being replaced by Scott Perry. The 41-year-old executive is from Oak Park, … [Read more...] about Clippers To Hire Monte McNair As Advisor
LeBron James Discusses Knee, Plans To Play 23rd Season
LeBron James intends to continue his NBA career in 2025/26, which will make him the first player in league history to play a 23rd season, writes Jonathan Landrum Jr. of The Associated Press. For now, the Lakers star’s focus is on making sure his left knee gets healthy after he sustained an MCL sprain in the playoffs. “I have a lot of time to take care of my injury, my knee, the … [Read more...] about LeBron James Discusses Knee, Plans To Play 23rd Season