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
Free Agent Notes: Melton, Warriors, Horford, Hayes-Davis
There was chatter early in the free agent period connecting De’Anthony Melton to the Lakers, but that talk has “cooled” in recent days, according to Jovan Buha, who said during a Monday live-stream (YouTube link) that the free agent guard has been more frequently connected to the Warriors as of late. NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link) confirms as much, citing league sources … [Read more...] about Free Agent Notes: Melton, Warriors, Horford, Hayes-Davis
Clippers Waive Jordan Miller
The Clippers have waived guard/forward Jordan Miller, according to the official transaction log at NBA.com. As our list of early salary guarantee dates for 2025/26 shows, Miller would have been owed a partial guarantee of $350K had he remained on Los Angeles’ roster past July 15. Miller’s $2.19MM deal for next season also had a second trigger date for making the regular season … [Read more...] about Clippers Waive Jordan Miller
Clippers Reportedly Favorites To Land Bradley Beal
Assuming he reaches a buyout with the Suns – which appears to be a matter of when, not if – the Clippers are viewed as the frontrunners to sign Bradley Beal, league sources tell Law Murray, Dan Woike and Fred Katz of The Athletic. Kurt Helin of NBC Sports previously reported that the Clippers were considered the favorites to land the three-time All-Star if he hits the open … [Read more...] about Clippers Reportedly Favorites To Land Bradley Beal
Heat’s Larsson, Johnson Headline All-California Classic Team
A pair of players from the Heat‘s 15-man standard roster earned spots on the All-California Classic Summer League team after the four-team event wrapped up on Tuesday night, with second-year wings Pelle Larsson and Keshad Johnson both making the cut (Twitter link). The full five-man team of California Classic standouts is as follows: Pelle Larsson (Heat): 16.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG, … [Read more...] about Heat’s Larsson, Johnson Headline All-California Classic Team