The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to emerge from an ongoing NBA investigation without penalties related to a sponsorship arrangement involving Kawhi Leonard and former team sponsor Aspiration, according to sources. Multiple sources outside the organization share the team's belief that the league will not uncover wrongdoing in the matter. The NBA is investigating whether the … [Read more...] about League Sources Expect No Penalties For Clippers In Kawhi Leonard Sponsorship Probe
LeBron James To Practice With South Bay Lakers This Week
LeBron James is expected to practice with the G League's South Bay Lakers this week. JJ Redick said on Monday that James was "literally practicing with South Bay today," though it was clarified afterwards that James will begin practice later in the week. James has yet to practice with the Lakers this season after developing sciatica before training camp. There is still no … [Read more...] about LeBron James To Practice With South Bay Lakers This Week
Ty Lue, Chris Paul Weren’t On Speaking Terms For Several Weeks
Ty Lue and Chris Paul were not on speaking terms for several weeks before the Los Angeles Clippers parted ways with him on Wednesday morning. Paul and his leadership style clashed with the Clippers and the team felt that it had become disruptive, sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania. Paul had been vocal in holding management, coaches and players accountable amid their 5-16 start … [Read more...] about Ty Lue, Chris Paul Weren’t On Speaking Terms For Several Weeks
Austin Reaves Wants To Stay With Lakers, Not Obsessed Over ‘Gigantic Number’ On Contract
Austin Reaves is eligible to sign a five-year, $241 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers this summer after rejecting a four-year, $89 million offer in June. While not obsessed with maximizing every dollar, Reaves understands industry standards based on comparable players, sources said. The Lakers offered Reaves the maximum extension allowed under the collective … [Read more...] about Austin Reaves Wants To Stay With Lakers, Not Obsessed Over ‘Gigantic Number’ On Contract
Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic Named NBA’s Players Of Week 6
Jalen Brunson and Luka Doncic have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 6. Brunson averaged 28.8 points and 4.5 assists as the New York Knicks went 4-0. Doncic averaged 37.3 points, 8.7 rebounds and 10.3 assists as the Los Angeles Lakers went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Jalen Brunson, Luka Doncic Named NBA’s Players Of Week 6