LeBron James is not expected to entertain the possibility of re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a lesser contract should he opt out to become a free agent this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. Last offseason, James became a free agent and was reportedly willing to take less money if the Lakers were able to convince James Harden, DeMar DeRozan, Klay Thompson or Jonas … [Read more...] about LeBron James Not Expected To Consider Re-Signing With Lakers At Discount To Help Roster
Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ To Lakers
Luka Doncic is no longer eligible to sign a five-year, $345 million supermax contract this offseason after his trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers, but he appears to be as committed to his new franchise as he was his previous one. "I would be shocked if there's not some sort of extension this summer," said Tim MacMahon on the Dan Patrick Show. "With what I … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic ‘Fully Committed’ To Lakers
Clippers Committed To Building Around Kawhi Leonard, James Harden
Kawhi Leonard enters the offseason healthy for the first time since 2020, a significant development after the LA Clippers' first-round playoff exit against the Denver Nuggets. The team's president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, expressed continued confidence in building around Leonard and James Harden despite having the NBA's oldest roster. "I definitely believe in … [Read more...] about Clippers Committed To Building Around Kawhi Leonard, James Harden
Lakers Remain Optimistic On JJ Redick As Head Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers remain optimistic about JJ Redick as their head coach despite their first round exit, sources tell The Athletic. The Lakers will not make a coaching change. Redick generally received favorable reviews in his first season as head coach, but his decision to only play five players in the second half of the Lakers' Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves … [Read more...] about Lakers Remain Optimistic On JJ Redick As Head Coach
Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This Offseason
Los Angeles Lakers GM Rob Pelinka acknowledge that trading big for small ahead of the trade deadline left his team in a tough spot up front. After trying to fill that need before the trade deadline, and voiding the Mark Williams deal, Pelinka said adding size will be an offseason priority. "I think when you make a huge trade at the deadline where you trade your starting center … [Read more...] about Rob Pelinka Says Lakers To Prioritize Adding Size This Offseason