LA Clippers front office leader Lawrence Frank praised Russell Westbrook at Summer League in Las Vegas. Even as Frank praised Westbrook, he all but said the veteran guard would be playing elsewhere next season. "Russ is a tremendous f---ing player. Hall of Fame player. He's one of one for what he's accomplished. Last year was a different role than he's ever played before," … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook, Clippers Working On Finding New Team; Nuggets Still Interested
Lakers Offered Klay Thompson More Money Per Year, More Years Than Mavericks
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