Klay Thompson is receiving interest in free agency from the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers. Thompson receiving a recruiting pitch from LeBron James when free agency opened. "LeBron James, I'm told, called Klay Thompson right when free agency opened at 6:00 PM eastern," said Adrian Wojnarowski on Sports Center. James is open to taking less money if the Lakers are able … [Read more...] about LeBron James Reached Out To Klay Thompson At Start Of Free Agency
Derrick Jones Jr., Clippers Agree To Three-Year, $30M Deal
Derrick Jones Jr. and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-year, $30 million deal. The Dallas Mavericks entered the offseason prioritizing Jones, but they instead pivoted to Naji Marshall on a three-year, $27 million deal and are also pursuing Klay Thompson. Jones emerged as a key three-and-D wing for the Mavericks on their run to The Finals. Jones signed a deal at … [Read more...] about Derrick Jones Jr., Clippers Agree To Three-Year, $30M Deal
Lakers Interested In DeMar DeRozan
When names emerged as possible targets for the Los Angeles Lakers with their midlevel exception that LeBron James would be amenable to giving up money for, they were James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas. Harden and Valanciunas reached agreement with other teams shortly after the start of free agency. There are reportedly other names on the list, including DeMar … [Read more...] about Lakers Interested In DeMar DeRozan
Russell Westbrook Gave Up $1.7M In Buyout With Jazz
Russell Westbrook gave up $1.7 million as part of his buyout agreement with the Utah Jazz, a source tells Keith Smith of Spotrac. The Jazz acquired Westbrook last week as part of a three-year, $17 million sign-and-trade with the LA Clippers for Kris Dunn. Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets. Westbrook, who is now represented by Jeff Schwartz after parting ways … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook Gave Up $1.7M In Buyout With Jazz
Mavericks Can Offer Klay Thompson Four-Year, $68M Deal
The Dallas Mavericks are believed to be ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers in their pursuit of Klay Thompson. By already trading away Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Detroit Pistons, the Mavericks have cleared the necessary space to acquire Thompson, while the Lakers still need to find their corresponding move. "Ultimately, at the end of the day, they both could sign Klay outright," said … [Read more...] about Mavericks Can Offer Klay Thompson Four-Year, $68M Deal