The foot issue that sidelined Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt for most of last season may not have improved during the summer, analyst Mike Bresnahan said on Spectrum SportsNet’s “Lakeshow” podcast (hat tip to Lakers Nation). Vanderbilt, who became the team’s starting power forward after being acquired at the 2023 trade deadline, was limited to 29 games last season and didn’t … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Vanderbilt, LeBron & Bronny, Clippers, Suns’ G League Affiliate
Pacific Notes: Lakers, LaVine, Zubac, Suns
As has been covered at length this summer, the Lakers‘ only outside additions to their standard roster this offseason came in the form of draftees Dalton Knecht and Bronny James. “They’re stuck,” one Eastern Conference executive said of the Lakers, according to Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times. A Western Conference executive who spoke to Woike said the Lakers should consider … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Lakers, LaVine, Zubac, Suns
Lakers Waive Alex Fudge
After announcing on Thursday night that they’d inked free agent small forward Alex Fudge to a contract, the Lakers announced on Friday that they’ve waived the 6’8″ Florida alum (Twitter link). Fudge went undrafted last summer, but quickly latched on with L.A. via a two-way contract. He suited up for four contests with Los Angeles last season and 24 with the team’s G League … [Read more...] about Lakers Waive Alex Fudge
Cedi Osman Signs With Panathinaikos
12:11pm: Panathinaikos has officially announced its one-year deal with Osman. 9:23am: Former Cavaliers and Spurs wing Cedi Osman is leaving the NBA to sign with Greek club Panathinaikos, as detailed in a report from Eurohoops.net. Earlier reports from this month suggested Osman was in advanced talks with Spanish club Real Madrid, but the two sides were ultimately unable to get … [Read more...] about Cedi Osman Signs With Panathinaikos
Five Teams Who May Pursue Cost-Cutting Trades
Most of the 29 trades completed so far this offseason by NBA teams have been made with financial considerations in mind. In some cases, those considerations were obvious -- when the Timberwolves sent Wendell Moore to Detroit, the Nuggets dealt Reggie Jackson to Charlotte, or the Grizzlies traded Ziaire Williams to Brooklyn, saving money was the primary motivating factor. For … [Read more...] about Five Teams Who May Pursue Cost-Cutting Trades