Chris Paul is returning to Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link), who hears from the point guard’s representatives at CAA that Paul has agreed to sign with the Clippers for what will likely be his last season. It will be a one-year, minimum-salary deal for Paul, per NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). Paul received interest from a number of teams … [Read more...] about Clippers, Chris Paul Agree To One-Year Deal
Lakers Notes: Doncic, Smart, Vanderbilt, Kleber, More
“External fretting” about whether or not Luka Doncic will make a long-term commitment to the Lakers has subsided significantly in recent weeks, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link), who says the star guard and his camp have worked closely with the front office this summer as it has bolstered the roster in free agency. As previously reported, Doncic played a … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, Smart, Vanderbilt, Kleber, More
Lawrence Frank: Clippers ‘Strongly Considering’ Chris Paul
Speaking to reporters over Zoom on Saturday, Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said the team is “strongly, strongly considering” signing free agent point guard Chris Paul (Twitter video link via Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints). While the Clippers still have two open spots on their projected 15-man roster, they only have about $3.57MM in breathing room … [Read more...] about Lawrence Frank: Clippers ‘Strongly Considering’ Chris Paul
Pacific Notes: Doncic, Richard, Suns, Little
The Lakers have been checking off items from Luka Doncic‘s wish list this summer, and they’re encouraged that he’s taken an active role in the process, writes Dan Woike of The Athletic. Doncic won’t become eligible to sign an extension until August 2, but his enthusiasm for building the roster provides confidence that he’s committed to the organization for the long … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Doncic, Richard, Suns, Little
Lakers Waiving Shake Milton
The Lakers are waiving guard Shake Milton‘s $3MM contract for 2025/26, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania notes that L.A. is carving out cap space for new addition Marcus Smart. As Bobby Marks of ESPN notes (via Twitter), the move now puts Los Angeles $3.9MM below the league’s first luxury tax apron. Smart’s salary for 2025/26 is $5.1MM, and Marks suggests … [Read more...] about Lakers Waiving Shake Milton