The Lakers didn’t have their ‘Big 3’ available for their second preseason contest, a 111-103 loss to Golden State. It was an improvement from their 22-point loss to Phoenix. With Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves sitting out, Gabe Vincent led the way with 16 points and five assists. “We came with more intention,” Vincent said, per Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Vincent, Ayton, LaRavia, Smart
Heat Notes: Powell, Jovic, Ware, Johnson
Before he was traded from the Clippers to the Heat this summer, Norman Powell had begun having conversations with L.A. about a possible contract extension, he tells Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel (subscription required). “To be transparent, we were talking extension and what it would look like, and they were telling me they didn’t want to trade me, they wanted … [Read more...] about Heat Notes: Powell, Jovic, Ware, Johnson
And-Ones: All-Star Game, Australia, A. Antetokounmpo, More
Regardless of the findings of the NBA’s investigation into the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard for potential salary cap circumvention, the 2026 All-Star Game won’t be relocated away from Intuit Dome, commissioner Adam Silver confirmed on Monday. There had been some speculation that taking this season’s All-Star Game away from the Clippers could be one form of punishment for the … [Read more...] about And-Ones: All-Star Game, Australia, A. Antetokounmpo, More
Players Seeking Paydays This Season
While some players are still hoping to finalize rookie scale extensions before the season begins, the majority of contract situations around the league have been settled at this point. But business never sleeps in the world of the NBA, and many players will enter this season hoping to impress executives and land their next big payday. Zach Harper of The Athletic details the top … [Read more...] about Players Seeking Paydays This Season
Lakers Notes: Ayton, LeBron, Vanderbilt, Bronny
Deandre Ayton only scored one point in 18 minutes on Friday night in his first game with the Lakers, but he preferred to focus on his two blocked shots, which he said are an indication of his commitment to defense, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register. Ayton, who signed with L.A. this summer after reaching a buyout in Portland, said his primary focus is providing a … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Ayton, LeBron, Vanderbilt, Bronny