Marcus Smart said that getting recruited by Luka Doncic played an important role in him signing a two-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. "When you get a guy like Luka calling... checking on you, trying to see where you're at, to see if you want to come join something special that he's trying to cook up over here," Smart said. "For him to say that he can really use my … [Read more...] about Marcus Smart On Getting Recruited By Luka Doncic: ‘That Meant A Lot’
Lawrence Frank Says Chris Paul Will Come Off Bench Next Season, Will Wear No. 3 Jersey
Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank outlined Chris Paul's role heading into next season, saying that the point guard will mostly come off the bench. "There'll be nights Chris plays a lot, there'll be nights he does not ... Chris started 82 games last year and was a very, very productive player. So we don't take that lightly when you're taking … [Read more...] about Lawrence Frank Says Chris Paul Will Come Off Bench Next Season, Will Wear No. 3 Jersey
Trey Jemison Waived By Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have Trey Jemison from his Two-Way contract. Jemison began the 2024-25 season on a Two-Way with the New Orleans Pelicans and was waived in January before then signing with the Lakers. In 22 games with the Lakers last season, Jemison averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. Jemison also averaged 1.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 13.7 … [Read more...] about Trey Jemison Waived By Lakers
Bradley Beal Likely To Sign With Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers have emerged as the favorites to sign Bradley Beal if he secures a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers can offer Beal up to $5.3 million in salary for the 2025-26 season. They have cap space left over from the $14.1 million non-taxpayer mid-level exception, which they used most of to sign Brook Lopez. The Clippers' trade this week of … [Read more...] about Bradley Beal Likely To Sign With Clippers
Luka Doncic Commitment Concerns To Lakers Have ‘Dissipated Considerably’
Any doubts over Luka Doncic's long-term commitment to the Los Angeles Lakers has "dissipated considerably," according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Doncic played an active role in the Lakers signing both Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton. Stein adds that Doncic's pitch to Smart played an important role in the guard choosing to sign with the Lakers instead of the Suns. Doncic's … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic Commitment Concerns To Lakers Have ‘Dissipated Considerably’