When names emerged as possible targets for the Los Angeles Lakers with their midlevel exception that LeBron James would be amenable to giving up money for, they were James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas. Harden and Valanciunas reached agreement with other teams shortly after the start of free agency. There are reportedly other names on the list, including DeMar … [Read more...] about Lakers Interested In DeMar DeRozan
Russell Westbrook Gave Up $1.7M In Buyout With Jazz
Russell Westbrook gave up $1.7 million as part of his buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz, a source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac. The Jazz acquired Westbrook last week as part of a three-year, $17 million sign-and-trade with the LA Clippers for Kris Dunn. Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook, who is now represented by Jeff Schwartz after parting ways … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Gave Up $1.7M In Buyout With Jazz
Mavericks Can Offer Klay Thompson Four-Year, $68M Deal
The Dallas Mavericks are believed to be ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers in their pursuit of Klay Thompson. By already trading away Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks have cleared the necessary space to acquire Thompson, while the Lakers still need to find their corresponding move. "Ultimately, at the end of the day, they both could sign Klay outright," said … [Read more...] about Mavericks Can Offer Klay Thompson Four-Year, $68M Deal
Russell Westbrook, Clippers Working On Finding New Team; Nuggets Still Interested
LA Clippers front office leader Lawrence Frank praised Russell Westbrook at Summer League in Las Vegas. Even as Frank praised Westbrook, he all but said the veteran guard would be playing elsewhere next season. "Russ is a tremendous f---ing player. Hall of Fame player. He's one of one for what he's accomplished. Last year was a different role than he's ever played before," … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook, Clippers Working On Finding New Team; Nuggets Still Interested
Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks
Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks despite the Los Angeles Lakers offering more money and more years. Thompson agreed to join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal. "The Lakers were offering more money per year and for a longer term," said Tim MacMahon on the Hoop Collective podcast. "By the way, where were the Lakers getting that money?" replied … [Read more...] about Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks