Klay Thompson chose to sign with the Dallas Mavericks despite the Los Angeles Lakers offering more money and more years. Thompson agreed to join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal. "The Lakers were offering more money per year and for a longer term," said Tim MacMahon on the Hoop Collective podcast. "By the way, where were the Lakers getting that money?" replied … [Read more...] about Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks
Clippers Acquire Kris Dunn On Three-Year, $17M Sign-And-Trade; Russell Westbrook To Be Bought Out By Utah
The Los Angeles Clippers have acquired Kris Dunn in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz as they send out Russell Westbrook, a second round pick swap and cash. Westbrook will agree to a buyout with the Jazz for the second time in two years and then join the Denver Nuggets. Dunn will join the Clippers on a three-year, $17 million deal. Dunn, who is represented by Bernie Lee, … [Read more...] about Clippers Acquire Kris Dunn On Three-Year, $17M Sign-And-Trade; Russell Westbrook To Be Bought Out By Utah
DeMar DeRozan May Sign One-Year Deal, Reenter Free Agency In 2025 When More Teams Have Cap Space
With DeMar DeRozan leaving the Chicago Bulls this offseason and a dearth of teams with cap space, he may decide to take a one-year deal at a lower contract figure than anticipated in order to become a free agent again next season when far more teams project to have cap space. If DeRozan chose to do a sign-and-trade agreement, he would be locked into a three-year deal and become … [Read more...] about DeMar DeRozan May Sign One-Year Deal, Reenter Free Agency In 2025 When More Teams Have Cap Space
Steve Ballmer: New CBA Not About Luxury Tax Anymore, It’s About The Penalties In Terms Of Getting Better
Steve Ballmer talked about the exit of Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason and how the franchise has had to adapt to the new Collective Bargaining Agreement that increases the roster building penalties for teams that spend over a certain amount. During the ownership tenure of Ballmer, the Clippers have held an advantage with his willingness to spend money … [Read more...] about Steve Ballmer: New CBA Not About Luxury Tax Anymore, It’s About The Penalties In Terms Of Getting Better
LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut With Lakers To Make Room For DeMar DeRozan
LeBron James is willing to earn less on his next contract with the Los Angeles Lakers so the team could potentially acquire DeMar DeRozan, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. James was willing to do the same for a potential Klay Thompson deal. DeRozan, who is expected to leave the Bulls this offseason, could go to the Lakers for either a non-taxpayer midlevel exception or … [Read more...] about LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut With Lakers To Make Room For DeMar DeRozan