LeBron James is very likely to re-sign with the Lakers, Brian Windhorst said on ESPN’s Get Up program (video link). “The Sixers are a threat, but I don’t think a serious threat,” Windhorst said of the contender with the most money to spend this summer. Windhorst added he expects Philadelphia to make a run at James, who can opt out of his contract this summer. … [Read more...] about Windhorst: LeBron Likely To Re-Sign
Clippers Among Teams With Interest In Chris Paul
A return to the Clippers is possible for Chris Paul this summer, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column. Sources tell Stein that L.A. is among several teams that would be interested in the 39-year-old point guard if he becomes a free agent. Paul spent six years with the franchise and was one of the stars of the “Lob City” era. Stein previously cited the Lakers and … [Read more...] about Clippers Among Teams With Interest In Chris Paul
Stein’s Latest: Redick, Cavaliers’ Coaching Search, M. Brown, Kleber
J.J. Redick has several assistants in mind if he becomes the Lakers‘ next head coach, sources tell Marc Stein (Substack link). The ESPN broadcaster is believed to be the frontrunner to land the job, and Stein cites this latest rumor as more evidence that L.A. is leaning toward hiring Redick. According to Stein, Redick hopes to add Celtics assistant Sam Cassell and Pelicans … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Redick, Cavaliers’ Coaching Search, M. Brown, Kleber
Draft Notes: Bronny, Hawks, Sheppard, Thomas, Felton
The Suns will hold a workout with Bronny James at some point before next month’s draft, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). According to Charania, James has received workout invitations from over 10 teams but is expected to visit only a handful of clubs, including Phoenix and the Lakers. The Suns hold just one pick in the 2024 draft and it’s a … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Bronny, Hawks, Sheppard, Thomas, Felton
Lakers Notes: Coaching Search, Redick, LeBron, Bronny, Russell
After conducting an initial round of meetings with several head coaching candidates, the Lakers are expected to move onto the next stage of their search process before the end of the month, Shams Charania of The Athletic said during an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show on Friday (Twitter video link). According to Charania, the team is expected to dig deeper into basketball … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Coaching Search, Redick, LeBron, Bronny, Russell