The Lakers already made their big move of the year by trading for Luka Doncic mid-season. Now, after a five-game playoff run that ended with a loss to the Timberwolves, the team has to figure out how to build the team around him, writes Yossi Gozlan of The Third Apron (Substack link). The critical pieces this summer will be the player options for LeBron James and Dorian … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, Hachimura, Suns, Clippers
Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season
Nicolas Batum anticipates that next season will the final one of his lengthy NBA career, Eurohoops.net relays. Batum believes he’ll hang it up after finishing out his contract with the Clippers. Batum holds a $4.9MM option on his 2025/26 contract, which he must exercise by June 29. “There’s a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last,” Batum said in an … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum Likely To Retire After Next Season
International Notes: P. Gasol, Bogut, Nunn, Shorts, Biberovic
Former NBA stars Pau Gasol and Andrew Bogut were welcomed into the FIBA Hall of Fame Saturday night in Bahrain, according to Eurohoops. In addition to their NBA accomplishments, both players had extensive experience in international competitions, with Gasol being Spain’s all-time scoring leader in EuroBasket and Bogut representing Australia in three Summer Olympics. Gasol, who … [Read more...] about International Notes: P. Gasol, Bogut, Nunn, Shorts, Biberovic
Lakers Notes: Reaves, Offseason, Centers, Streit, Draft
There has been speculation that the Lakers might look to trade Austin Reaves this summer to address the team’s needs on the wing and/or frontcourt. He struggled in the Lakers’ first-round loss to Minnesota after a strong regular season and is on a below-market-value contract, which could make it tricky to extend him prior to 2026 free agency — he’s considered likely to decline … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Reaves, Offseason, Centers, Streit, Draft
2025 NBA Draft Picks By Team
The Nets and Jazz were among the teams who left Monday’s draft lottery disappointed, as Brooklyn slipped two spots to No. 8 while Utah, the NBA’s worst team during the 2024/25 season, ended up at No. 6. Still, while they won’t be picking as high in the lottery as they might like, the Nets and Jazz will enter this year’s draft armed with plenty of ammunition. Brooklyn controls a … [Read more...] about 2025 NBA Draft Picks By Team