James has until June 29 to opt in to the final year of his contract with the Lakers or become an unrestricted free agent. L.A. is committed to re-signing James and would offer the maximum three-year deal for which James is eligible to take him through his 24th season in the league, sources told ESPN.
Source: ESPN
Stadium: “I’m told the Utah Jazz and Detroit Pistons are expected to be the strongest suitors for (Tobias) Harris going into free agency.” @ShamsCharania has an update on a possible Tobias Harris destination
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Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas, who’s approaching unrestricted free agency, has been another big man often mentioned by NBA figures as a potential Lakers frontcourt addition this summer.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Jerami Grant, a client of Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul, is believed to be another potential addition on the Lakers’ wishlist, according to league sources.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Stadium: “There is growing optimism and confidence within the Cavaliers that they will reach a new extension–worth up to $209 million–with (Donovan) Mitchell.” @ShamsCharania provides an update on Cleveland’s offseason plans
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The five-time All-Star said he wants to return to the NBA next season, saying he does not care if he has to take on a bench role to make it happen. “I know how much the game means to me. How much I wanna get back to the game,” Wall told Paul George on Podcast P with paul George Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. “I’ve been an All-Star, I’ve been a franchise player before. It’s been a tough journey trying to get back there. The most important thing for me is just trying to stay healthy.... Читать дальше...
There is a growing feeling leaguewide that the 34-year-old picking up his $48.8 million player option for next season to force the Clippers to trade him is an increasingly realistic scenario after months of fruitless contract extension negotiations between the parties.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Fred Katz: OG Anunoby has declined his $19.9 million player option for next season, a league source tells The Athletic, an expected move. Anunoby will now officially become an unrestricted free agent this summer. Free agency begins June 30.
Source: Twitter @FredKatz
Jovan Buha: JJ Redick said he will not continue podcasting as Lakers head coach. He’s “excommunicated from the content space” and “done with podcasting” for what he hopes is a very long time.
Source: Twitter @jovanbuha
Khobi Price: JJ Redick when asked if there are any misconceptions he wants to dispel: “I don’t really have a great answer for your question because I really don’t give a fuck.”
Source: Twitter @khobi_price
