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The Dallas Mavericks were "never" going to offer Luka Doncic a five-year, $345 million supermax contract extension this offseason, sources tell The Athletic. The conventional wisdom for years had been that the Mavericks would automatically offer it to Doncic and he would need to make a decision. But Doncic was clear both on the record in his introductory press conference with … [Read more...] about Mavericks Were ‘Never’ Going To Offer Luka Doncic Five-Year, $345M Supermax Extension

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss the All-Star Game due to ankle soreness. James was set to take part in the All-Star mini-tournament as a part of Shaquille O'Neal's OGs. James said he had hoped to feel good enough to play, but decided it wasn't worth risking further injury. With the Western Conference playoff race so tight, the veteran forward is prioritizing … [Read more...] about LeBron James Out For All-Star Game Due To Ankle Soreness

As part of his annual All-Star Weekend media availability, NBA commissioner Adam Silver was asked about the rescinded trade between the Charlotte Hornets and Los Angeles Lakers. Silver said that the Hornets have not filed any form of formal protest over the Lakers rescinding the trade. Los Angeles and Charlotte had agreed to a trade that was set to send center Mark Williams … [Read more...] about Hornets Have Not Filed Protest Over Rescinded Mark Williams Trade With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers will be amongst the teams to pursue Alex Len, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. Len was traded by the Sacramento Kings to the Washington Wizards at the deadline and then bought out. Len has appeared in 36 games this season with the Kings, averaging 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.2 minutes. Shams Charania of ESPN previously … [Read more...] about Alex Len To Receive Interest From Lakers, Pacers