Despite the fact that Rich Paul‘s statement accompanying LeBron James‘ opt-in on Sunday raised eyebrows around the NBA, that doesn’t mean that there are any active trade talks involving the Lakers star, NBA insider Chris Haynes said during an appearance on NBA TV (Twitter video link). “(Paul) told me there have been no trade discussions, there have been no trade talks with the … [Read more...] about Pre-FA Rumors: LeBron, Ayton, Knicks, Kennard, Rozier
Clippers, Brook Lopez Agree To Two-Year Deal
After spending seven seasons in Milwaukee, center Brook Lopez is headed back to Los Angeles, having agreed to sign a two-year, $18MM contract with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). The Clippers were known to be in the market for a reliable veteran big man to back up Most Improved Player runner-up Ivica Zubac. Based on the terms, it looks like … [Read more...] about Clippers, Brook Lopez Agree To Two-Year Deal
Clippers Waive Drew Eubanks, Who Will Sign With Kings
The Clippers are waiving big man Drew Eubanks, whose $4.75MM salary for the coming season is non-guaranteed, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Eubanks has been officially placed on waivers, per NBA.com’s transaction log. According to Charania, Eubanks intends to sign a one-year contract with the Kings once he clears waivers. Eubanks, 28, opened the 2024/25 season … [Read more...] about Clippers Waive Drew Eubanks, Who Will Sign With Kings
Western Notes: Nuggets, Lakers, Coward, Queen, Jazz
After former Nuggets head coach Michael Malone spent years asking for more veteran depth, Denver’s new top decision-makers – led by general manager Ben Tenzer – have made the sort of moves this offseason that he would’ve appreciated, as Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst write for ESPN.com. Even with Jonas Valanciunas‘ NBA future up in the air, the Nuggets did well to bring back … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Nuggets, Lakers, Coward, Queen, Jazz
Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat
The Suns and Heat had exploratory talks this week about the possibility of a Bradley Beal trade, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). However, those discussions “ultimately collapsed,” resulting in a rising belief that the veteran guard will ultimately be bought out by Phoenix. If the two sides do end up working out a buyout agreement, … [Read more...] about Stein/Fischer’s Latest: Beal, Suns, CP3, Bucks, Lillard, Heat