Damon Jones, who had restricted access to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2022-23 season to work with LeBron James, allegedly shared non-public injury information about him with gamblers days after James broke the NBA's all-time scoring record, according to a federal indictment. A league source with knowledge of the situation told The Athletic that James was unaware Jones … [Read more...] about LeBron James Unaware Of Damon Jones’ Alleged Gambling Scheme
Maxi Kleber To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks With Strained Oblique
Maxi Kleber is to set be re-evaluated in two weeks after suffering an oblique strain, the Los Angeles Lakers announced on Tuesday. Kleber suffered the injury early in training camp and played in just one preseason game for the Lakers. "I was very frustrated," Kleber said about the injury. "I put in a lot of work to have something happen like that. But you can't always control … [Read more...] about Maxi Kleber To Be Re-Evaluated In Two Weeks With Strained Oblique
Clippers Convert Jahmyl Telfort To Two-Way Contract
The LA Clippers are converting forward Jahmyl Telfort to a two-way contract. Telfort had joined the Clippers on an Exhibit 10 contract. LA opened up a two-way spot when they waived Trentyn Flowers earlier this week. Telfort went undrafted out of Butler at the 2025 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-7 forward averaged 16 points, 4.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a steal per game as a senior for … [Read more...] about Clippers Convert Jahmyl Telfort To Two-Way Contract
Lakers Exercise 26-27 Rooke Scale Option For Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers have picked up the 2026-27 rookie scale team option for wing Dalton Knecht. This is Knecht's third-year rookie scale option. Knecht will be on the Lakers cap sheet for next season for $4.2 million. Knecht appeared in 78 games during his rookie season in Los Angeles. The 6-foot-6 averaged 9.1 points in 19.2 minutes per game. Knecht shot 46% from the field, … [Read more...] about Lakers Exercise 26-27 Rooke Scale Option For Dalton Knecht
NBA Striving To Get ‘True Understanding’ Of What Happened Between Clippers, Aspiration
Adam Silver addressed the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap with Aspiration's endorsement deal with Kawhi Leonard. Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated asked Silver what he needs to see to make a determination that the Clippers committed an infraction. The NBA's collective bargaining agreement indicates that circumstantial … [Read more...] about NBA Striving To Get ‘True Understanding’ Of What Happened Between Clippers, Aspiration
