After teams around the league demanded high trade prices from the Los Angeles Lakers for available centers, Rob Pelinka turned to Deandre Ayton after he cleared waivers from the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers held approximately $8 million from their midlevel exception while watching center options like Brook Lopez and Clint Capela sign elsewhere on the opening night of free … [Read more...] about Teams Demand High Trade Prices For Centers As Lakers Turn To Deandre Ayton
Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal
Nicolas Batum and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-year, $11.5 million contract. The deal includes a team option and a trade kicker. Batum re-signed with the Clippers last offseason after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers as part of their James Harden trade. Batum declined his $4.9 million player option before re-signing. Batum avearged 4.0 points, 2.8 … [Read more...] about Nicolas Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $11.5M Deal
Lakers Won ‘Small Bidding War’ For Jake LaRavia
The Los Angeles Lakers won a "small bidding war" among several teams to sign Jake LaRavia at the start of free agency, sources tell ESPN. Despite their glaring need for a center, LaRavia was reportedly the Lakers' top priority in free agency after losing Dorian Finney-Smith. In 66 games last season with the Memphis Grizzlies and Sacramento Kings, LaRavia averaged 6.9 points, … [Read more...] about Lakers Won ‘Small Bidding War’ For Jake LaRavia
Drew Eubanks Waived By Clippers, Plans To Sign One-Year Deal With Kings
The Los Angeles Clippers are waiving Drew Eubanks, who his planning to sign a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings. The Kings traded Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets to create enough space to sign Dennis Schroder. Eubanks averaged 4.6 points and 3.7 rebounds in 12.2 minutes across 61 games with the Utah Jazz and Clippers last season. … [Read more...] about Drew Eubanks Waived By Clippers, Plans To Sign One-Year Deal With Kings
Multiple Teams Inquire About LeBron James’ Availability As Situation Continues To Be Monitored
LeBron James opted into his final contract year with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52.6 million, but his future remains unclear following cryptic comments from his agent and a lack of any response at all from the team. The situation has become one of the biggest topics within NBA teams despite James not being a free agent. James chose to collect his guaranteed money and … [Read more...] about Multiple Teams Inquire About LeBron James’ Availability As Situation Continues To Be Monitored