LeBron James is willing to earn less on his next contract with the Los Angeles Lakers so the team could potentially acquire DeMar DeRozan, sources told Jovan Buha of The Athletic. James was willing to do the same for a potential Klay Thompson deal. DeRozan, who is expected to leave the Bulls this offseason, could go to the Lakers for either a non-taxpayer midlevel exception or … [Read more...] about LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut With Lakers To Make Room For DeMar DeRozan
Clippers Send Balsa Koprivica, 2030 Second-Round Pick Swap, $4.3M To Jazz As Part Of Kris Dunn Trade
The Los Angeles Clippers will send Balsa Koprivica, the right to swap second-round picks in 2030, and $4.3 million cash to the Utah Jazz as part of the Kris Dunn deal, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The trade included the Clippers sending Russell Westbrook to the Jazz. Westbrook, who agreed to a buyout with the Jazz, is expected to sign for the Nuggets. … [Read more...] about Clippers Send Balsa Koprivica, 2030 Second-Round Pick Swap, $4.3M To Jazz As Part Of Kris Dunn Trade
Dwane Casey Will Not Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Dwane Casey withdrew his name from consideration to join the Los Angeles Lakers coaching staff next season, reported Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Scott Brooks and Rajon Rondo have also been named as possible candidates to join J.J. Redick's staff. Dane Johnson will coach the Lakers in the Summer League. … [Read more...] about Dwane Casey Will Not Join Lakers’ Coaching Staff
Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz
Russell Westbrook is expected to sign with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers following his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as part of the Los Angeles Clippers' sign-and-trade for Kris Dunn. Westbrook was previously traded to and bought out by the Jazz in 2023 following his exit from the Los Angeles Lakers. In joining the Nuggets, … [Read more...] about Russell Westbrook To Sign With Nuggets After Buyout With Jazz
Lakers Hire Lindsey Harding As Assistant Coach
The Los Angeles Lakers have hired Lindsey Harding as an assistant coach. Harding was most recently named G League Coach of the Year with the Stockton Kings. Harding interviewed for the Charlotte Hornets' head coaching job this offseason. Harding and Redick have a long history that dates back to her years as a player development coach with the Philadelphia 76ers and an … [Read more...] about Lakers Hire Lindsey Harding As Assistant Coach