As part of his annual All-Star Weekend media availability, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about the rescinded trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Silver said that the Hornets have not filed any form of formal protest over the Lakers rescinding the trade. Los Angeles and Charlotte had agreed to a trade that was set to send center Mark Williams … [Read more...] about Hornets Have Not Filed Protest Over Rescinded Mark Williams Trade With Lakers
Alex Len To Receive Interest From Lakers, Pacers
The Los Angeles Lakers will be amongst the teams to pursue Alex Len, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Len was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Washington Wizards at the deadline and then bought out. Len has appeared in 36 games this season with the Kings, averaging 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.2 minutes. Shams Charania of ESPN previously … [Read more...] about Alex Len To Receive Interest From Lakers, Pacers
Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout
Ben Simmons signed with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout agreement with the Brooklyn Nets. Simmons also received interest from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Houston Rockets. Jake Fischer reports that the Philadelphia 76ers also had some level of interest in signing Simmons. The Sixers traded Simmons at the 2022 trade deadline for James Harden. Simmons had a prolonged … [Read more...] about Sixers Explored Signing Ben Simmons After Buyout
Luka Doncic’s Lakers’ Debut Peaks At 2.55M Viewers On ESPN
Luka Doncic's Los Angeles Lakers' debut against the Utah Jazz on Monday averaged 2.01 million viewers on ESPN. The number represents a 42% increase in viewership from a similar time slot a year ago. The game peaked with 2.55 million viewers. Doncic finished the game with 14 points in 24 minutes, with the Lakers winning 132-113. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic’s Lakers’ Debut Peaks At 2.55M Viewers On ESPN
Alex Len Agrees To Sign With Lakers
Alex Len has agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Len previously committed to signing with the Indiana Pacers, but reconsidered after the Lakers rescinded their trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers' only other center on the roster is Jaxson Hayes. Len was bought out by the Washington Wizards following his trade from the Sacramento Kings. … [Read more...] about Alex Len Agrees To Sign With Lakers