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Lakers Notes: LeBron, Russell, Davis, Wood, Redick

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LeBron James is feeling optimistic about the Lakers while entering his record-tying 22nd year in the NBA, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin writes. “I feel damn good,” James said Monday. “I had a great summer. … I feel really good physically. Mentally, I feel really good. Really sharp. Very fresh. Looking forward to getting to work tomorrow. I have not thought about what the future holds. … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Russell, Davis, Wood, Redick

Northwest Notes: Towns, Westbrook, Jazz, Trail Blazers

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The Timberwolves were facing significant financial losses for the foreseeable future if they had kept the current roster together, league sources tell Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The need to unload Karl-Anthony Towns‘ contract is Minnesota’s primary motivation for agreeing to the trade that will send him to the Knicks. Towns will earn $49.2MM this season as his four-year, $220MM … [Read more...] about Northwest Notes: Towns, Westbrook, Jazz, Trail Blazers

Western Notes: Nuggets, Westbrook, Clippers, Lakers, Pelicans, Meeks

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Among the noteworthy developments revealed during the press conferences held by Nuggets general manager Calvin Booth and coach Michael Malone on Thursday was that the team is open to adding a 3-point shooter by the trade deadline, according to Bennett Durando of the Denver Post. “We are riding a fine line with our shooting when you have Russell Westbrook, Aaron Gordon and … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Nuggets, Westbrook, Clippers, Lakers, Pelicans, Meeks

Sixers Notes: Embiid, Roster Questions, New Arena

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Last week, All-Star Sixers center Joel Embiid inked a three-season, $192.9MM contract extension that should keep him under team control through 2028/29. Per Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer, this agreement appears to signal a newfound stability in Philadelphia under team president Daryl Morey. Mizell notes that, even with Embiid’s lengthy injury history, it was … [Read more...] about Sixers Notes: Embiid, Roster Questions, New Arena