When the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Clippers negotiated a trade package for Paul George in his opt-in-and-trade scenario, Jonathan Kuminga became a sticking point, sources tell ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The Warriors offered the Clippers multiple combinations of expiring contracts, young players and an unprotected 2027 first round picks. The Clippers countered by … [Read more...] about Jonathan Kuminga, 2nd Apron Implications Were Sticking Points On Warriors, Clippers Talks For Paul George
LeBron James Likely To Take Three-Year, $160M Max After Lakers Lose Out On Klay Thompson
LeBron James is now likely to take his full three-year max at $160 million after James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas all agreed to sign with other teams. The trio players were identified as targets James would be willing to take less money to help the Lakers acquire. James reportedly reached out to Thompson with a recruiting pitch at the start of free agency on … [Read more...] about LeBron James Likely To Take Three-Year, $160M Max After Lakers Lose Out On Klay Thompson
Nic Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $9.6M Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to sign Nic Batum to a two-year, $9.6 million deal. Batum returns to the Clippers after he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers in the James Harden transaction. Batum was reportedly planning to retire from competitive basketball following the Olympics, but reconsidered after a strong season with the Sixers. … [Read more...] about Nic Batum, Clippers Agree To Two-Year, $9.6M Deal
Max Christie, Lakers Agree To Four-Year, $32M Deal
Max Christie and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal. In 67 games last season, Christie averaged 4.2 points and 2.1 rebounds while shooting 35.6 percent on three-pointers in 14.1 minutes. Christie will have a player option as part of the deal. Christie was the 35th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Christie is represented by Lacy LaFour and … [Read more...] about Max Christie, Lakers Agree To Four-Year, $32M Deal
Klay Thompson Will Leave Warriors, Sides Working On Sign-And-Trade
Klay Thompson has decided to leave the Golden State Warriors and have begun working on sign-and-trade options. Thompson is coming off a $43.219 million deal. The Warriors previously offered Thompson a two-year, $48 million extension. The Dallas Mavericks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers are among the interested teams in Thompson. Thompson was a … [Read more...] about Klay Thompson Will Leave Warriors, Sides Working On Sign-And-Trade