JJ Redick would target Sam Cassell, James Borrego, and Jared Dudley as his assistants should he be named the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Borrego is currently with the Pelicans, with Cassell with the Celtics. Dudley is an assistant with the Mavs. Cassell is also reportedly being targeted as an assistant for Doc Rivers' staff … [Read more...] about JJ Redick To Target Sam Cassell, James Borrego, Jared Dudley As Assistants If Named Lakers Coach
Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry Drawing Interest From Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are interested in Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Warriors currently have until June 28 to guarantee Paul's $30 million contract for next season. Paul and the Warriors have discussed moving back the deadline with the possibility of using his salary in a trade. Russell Westbrook also has until June 29 to decide … [Read more...] about Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry Drawing Interest From Clippers
LeBron James Could Opt For Free Agency
The NBA on TNT is running an alternate broadcast during the Western Conference Finals. Instead of traditional play-by-play and analysis, the broadcast on truTV is conversational and there are a variety of guests. During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, one of the guests was Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. Paul is perhaps most famously known at LeBron James' agent, and he … [Read more...] about LeBron James Could Opt For Free Agency
Nets, Lakers, Hawks Discussed Trade Involving D’Angelo Russell, Dejounte Murray
The Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Lakers discussed a trade involving D'Angelo Russell moving to the Nets and Dejounte Murray going to the Lakers at the trade deadline, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Trade negotiations eventually fell through between the Hawks and the Lakers. The Nets would go on to trade for Dennis Schroder. Russell has an $18.7 … [Read more...] about Nets, Lakers, Hawks Discussed Trade Involving D’Angelo Russell, Dejounte Murray
LeBron James Has Yet To Make Decision On $51.4M Option With Lakers
LeBron James has yet to make a decision on his $51.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 24-25 season, sources tell The Athletic. James can opt-in or he can opt-out and become a free agent. If James were to have interest in playing for another team, the opt-in could be attractive as it would allow him to maintain his salary via trade. There are a limited … [Read more...] about LeBron James Has Yet To Make Decision On $51.4M Option With Lakers