Dwane Casey withdrew his name from consideration to join the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff next season, reported Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Scott Brooks and Rajon Rondo have also been named as possible candidates to join J.J. Redick's staff. Dane Johnson will coach the Lakers in the Summer League. … [Read more...] about Dwane Casey Will Not Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz
Russell Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers following his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of the Los Angeles Clippers' sign-and-trade for Kris Dunn. Westbrook was previously traded to and bought out by the Jazz in 2023 following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. In joining the Nuggets, … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz
Lakers Hire Lindsey Harding As Assistant Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Lindsey Harding as an assistant coach. Harding was most recently named G League Coach of the Year with the Stockton Kings. Harding interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets' head coaching job this offseason. Harding and Redick have a long history that dates back to her years as a player development coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and an … [Read more...] about Lakers Hire Lindsey Harding As Assistant Coach
Paul George, Sixers Agree To Four-Year, $212M Deal
Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million contract. George will join a core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. George and agnet Aaron Mintz met with Daryl Morey, Josh Harris, Elton Brand, Julius Erving and Peter Dinwiddie in Los Angeles to reach the agreement with the Sixers. Earlier in the day, George and the Los Angeles Clippers met where … [Read more...] about Paul George, Sixers Agree To Four-Year, $212M Deal
LeBron James, Lakers Agree To Two-Year, $104M Deal With Player Option, No Trade Clause
LeBron James intends to sign a two-year, $104 million max deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. James deal also reportedly includes a player option and a no-trade clause. Before NBA free agency opened, James indicated to the Lakers that he'd be willing to take less than his max salary. The idea was for Los Angeles to open up flexibility to add a player via using the full … [Read more...] about LeBron James, Lakers Agree To Two-Year, $104M Deal With Player Option, No Trade Clause