The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to make any major moves this offseason as they view player development and roster balance as more important than the pursuit of a third star. "I think a lot of their moves and what's left are going to be minimum contracts, some moves around the edges," said Adrian Wojnarowski during a Wednesday morning Sports Center appearance. "There's … [Read more...] about Lakers Unlikely To Make Any Major Moves In Offseason
Clippers Offered Paul George Less Guaranteed Money Than Kawhi Leonard
While Paul George and Kawhi Leonard talked generally about signing new contracts with the Los Angeles Clippers to extend their partnership, specifics were never discussed, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. George and Leonard never talked about taking one season and approximately $70 million less than they were eligible to receive before Leonard decided to sign a three-year, … [Read more...] about Clippers Offered Paul George Less Guaranteed Money Than Kawhi Leonard
Bronny James, Lakers Sign Guaranteed Multi-Year Deal
Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers have signed a multiyear guaranteed rookie contract. James will hold a roster spot on the Lakers to start his career. During the pre-draft process, Rich Paul indicated that Bronny would not sign a Two-Way contract. Paul wanted to make sure Bronny was in a situation where his development would be prioritized. The Lakers used the No. 55 … [Read more...] about Bronny James, Lakers Sign Guaranteed Multi-Year Deal
Jonathan Kuminga, 2nd Apron Implications Were Sticking Points On Warriors, Clippers Talks For Paul George
When the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers negotiated a trade package for Paul George in his opt-in-and-trade scenario, Jonathan Kuminga became a sticking point, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The Warriors offered the Clippers multiple combinations of expiring contracts, young players and an unprotected 2027 first round picks. The Clippers countered by … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga, 2nd Apron Implications Were Sticking Points On Warriors, Clippers Talks For Paul George
LeBron James Likely To Take Three-Year, $160M Max After Lakers Lose Out On Klay Thompson
LeBron James is now likely to take his full three-year max at $160 million after James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas all agreed to sign with other teams. The trio players were identified as targets James would be willing to take less money to help the Lakers acquire. James reportedly reached out to Thompson with a recruiting pitch at the start of free agency on … [Read more...] about LeBron James Likely To Take Three-Year, $160M Max After Lakers Lose Out On Klay Thompson