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Lakers Actively Looking To Shed Salary

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The Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to look for ways to shed additional salary, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. D'Angelo Russell and Gabe Vincent are amongst the potential trade candidates. The team wants to create enough room to use their $5.2 million taxpayer midlevel exception. The Lakers have been linked with a move for Gary Trent Jr. should they get further … [Read more...] about Lakers Actively Looking To Shed Salary

Kawhi Leonard Says His Knee Is ‘Good’, Declines To Comment On Paul George Leaving Clippers

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard's availability for Team USA for the Olympics was up in the air due to the right knee injury he suffered during the playoffs. Leonard put those concerns to rest and said his knee has improved enough for him to play this summer. "Yeah. But I took the time, and I was able to turn around over the last two weeks," Leonard said. "So, I'm out … [Read more...] about Kawhi Leonard Says His Knee Is ‘Good’, Declines To Comment On Paul George Leaving Clippers

Lakers Plan To Have Bronny James Share Court With LeBron James In First Week Of Season

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The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to have Bronny James largely play in the G League this season, though he will likely share the court with his father, LeBron James, at some point early in the season. "What the Lakers' expectations are is he will largely be a G League player, like almost any 19-year-old player coming into the league drafted in the second round," said Adrian … [Read more...] about Lakers Plan To Have Bronny James Share Court With LeBron James In First Week Of Season

Daniel Theis, Pelicans Agree To One-Year, $3M Deal

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Daniel Theis has agreed to sign with the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year, $3 million deal. Theis finished last season with the Los Angeles Clippers following his trade from the Indiana Pacers. In 69 games with the Clippers, Theis averaged 6.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 16.9 minutes. The Pelicans entered the offseason with a need at center as they had anticipated … [Read more...] about Daniel Theis, Pelicans Agree To One-Year, $3M Deal