Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images According to recent reports, Deandre Ayton wanted to leave the Blazers in order to have a shot at winning this upcoming season. Deandre Ayton asking for a buyout was the first shocking move of NBA free agency. Where he will go next is still unknown, but some tidbits are coming out as to why he wanted out of Portland. As reported by … [Read more...] about Deandre Ayton reportedly wants to play in a ‘winning situation’
5 potential LeBron James trades if he wants to leave the Lakers
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images If LeBron decides to formally request a trade this summer, where could he end up? Free agency isn’t technically allowed to begin until LeBron James gets messy, according to Page 384 of the NBA’s latest collective bargaining agreement. Luckily, the King got a head start on that Sunday. Shortly after ESPN’s Shams Charania broke the news that … [Read more...] about 5 potential LeBron James trades if he wants to leave the Lakers
Report: Lakers, De’Anthony Melton have ‘strong mutual interest’ in deal
Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images The Lakers must prepare for a potential Dorian Finney-Smith departure, and De’Anthony Melton could be a player who helps ease the pain of losing a great 3-and-D wing. With NBA free agency moving so quickly, teams must have multiple plans in place to prepare for as many scenarios as possible. The Lakers are currently in that … [Read more...] about Report: Lakers, De’Anthony Melton have ‘strong mutual interest’ in deal
Dorian Finney-Smith signs four-year deal, $53 million with Rockets
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Dorian Finney-Smith era is over in Los Angeles as he will sign a multi-year deal with the Rockets. While the Lakers are trying to reshape their roster in NBA free agency, they’ve suffered a big blow. Dorian Finney-Smith is set to sign with the Houston Rockets on a four-year, $53 million deal, as first reported by Shams Charania … [Read more...] about Dorian Finney-Smith signs four-year deal, $53 million with Rockets
Lakers reportedly agree to two-year, $12 million deal with Jake LaRavia
Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images The Lakers first signing of free agency is inking a deal with forward Jake LaRavia. The Lakers have made their first free agent signing of the offseason. Los Angeles has reportedly agreed to terms with Jake LaRavia, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. The contract is a two-year $12 million deal. Free agent forward … [Read more...] about Lakers reportedly agree to two-year, $12 million deal with Jake LaRavia