Rumors broke last season of blockbuster trade talks that would have seen LeBron James traded from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Golden State Warriors. It was reported at the time that talks were serious enough that Lakers and Warriors ownership were involved in the discussion. In the end, the Lakers would have moved James only had he requested a deal got done to send him to the … [Read more...] about Rich Paul Asked Lakers, Warriors To Not Make LeBron James Trade
Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue Favorites To Replace Steve Kerr As Team USA Coach
Steve Kerr is expected to step down as the head coach of Team USA. Kerr has coached the team through the last cycle, which included the 2023 FIBA World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Kerr also assisted Gregg Popovich at the 2019 FIBA World Cup and the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. USA Basketball is expected to choose between Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and LA Clippers head … [Read more...] about Erik Spoelstra, Ty Lue Favorites To Replace Steve Kerr As Team USA Coach
Hawks, Clippers Have Interest In Aleksa Avramovic
Aleksa Avramovic was one of the breakout players for Serbia at the 2024 Paris Olympics. That's led to NBA interest in Avramovic from the Atlanta Hawks and LA Clippers. The 6-foot-3 reportedly has an NBA out in contract with CSKA Moscow. There is a buyout, which and NBA could contribute up to $850,000 towards this season. Avramovic plans to report to Russia in the next week … [Read more...] about Hawks, Clippers Have Interest In Aleksa Avramovic
Quincy Olivari, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Quincy Olivari and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract. Oliver went undrafted out of Xavier in this year's draft. In five Summer League games with the Lakers, Olivari averaged 5.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes. In 34 games with Xavier as a fifth-year senior after transferring from Rice, Olivari averaged 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 … [Read more...] about Quincy Olivari, Lakers Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Clippers Expect PJ Tucker To Remain On Roster At Start Of 24-25 Season
The LA Clippers are preparing for PJ Tucker to remain on their roster at the start of the 24-25 season, sources tell Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers have explored trading Tucker since last season, but have been unable to find a workable trade. Tucker was acquired by the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the James Harden trade. Tucker, however, fell out of … [Read more...] about Clippers Expect PJ Tucker To Remain On Roster At Start Of 24-25 Season