The NBA on TNT is running an alternate broadcast during the Western Conference Finals. Instead of traditional play-by-play and analysis, the broadcast on truTV is conversational and there are a variety of guests. During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, one of the guests was Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. Paul is perhaps most famously known at LeBron James' agent, and he … [Read more...] about LeBron James Could Opt For Free Agency
Nets, Lakers, Hawks Discussed Trade Involving D’Angelo Russell, Dejounte Murray
The Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks, and Los Angeles Lakers discussed a trade involving D'Angelo Russell moving to the Nets and Dejounte Murray going to the Lakers at the trade deadline, sources told Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Trade negotiations eventually fell through between the Hawks and the Lakers. The Nets would go on to trade for Dennis Schroder. Russell has an $18.7 … [Read more...] about Nets, Lakers, Hawks Discussed Trade Involving D’Angelo Russell, Dejounte Murray
LeBron James Has Yet To Make Decision On $51.4M Option With Lakers
LeBron James has yet to make a decision on his $51.4 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 24-25 season, sources tell The Athletic. James can opt-in or he can opt-out and become a free agent. If James were to have interest in playing for another team, the opt-in could be attractive as it would allow him to maintain his salary via trade. There are a limited … [Read more...] about LeBron James Has Yet To Make Decision On $51.4M Option With Lakers
Clippers Hopeful Of Retaining Paul George, Believed To Want To Avoid Any Guaranteed Money Beyond 26-27
The Los Angeles Clippers remain hopeful they can will be able to retain Paul George this offseason, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. After Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $153 million extension with the Clippers, there was an expectation that George would sign next. But because Leonard signed at a discount below the four-year, $223 million deal he could have … [Read more...] about Clippers Hopeful Of Retaining Paul George, Believed To Want To Avoid Any Guaranteed Money Beyond 26-27
Lakers In ‘No Rush’ On Coaching Search With ‘No Obvious Choice’ Available
The Los Angeles Lakers are only in the preliminary stages of their head coaching search with J.J. Redick and James Borrego among the prominent candidates. Finalizing a decision is not expected to occur in the near future. "They are in no rush in this search," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "I think there are candidates feeling the Lakers out, the Lakers feeling them out. This process … [Read more...] about Lakers In ‘No Rush’ On Coaching Search With ‘No Obvious Choice’ Available