Josh Lewenberg: Raptors assistant GM Dan Tolzman on Rich Paul suggesting that Toronto could be interested in Bronny James: “I think all these players are guys we’re looking at. He’s in the mix… Every player on the board we’re looking long and hard at and I wouldn’t say we’ve ruled anybody out”
Source: Twitter @JLew1050
A prominent former All-Star considered more likely to be dealt this week with the draft and free agency converging: New Orleans’ Brandon Ingram. It was roughly six weeks ago, back on May 12, that I wrote about a growing belief leaguewide that New Orleans would seriously explore the trade market for Ingram before next season. Anticipation that Ingram will soon be on the move has only swelled some six weeks later.
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Among the key elements regarding Paul George’s future with the Clippers or elsewhere: League sources say that the 34-year-old continues to seek a new four-year contract. Returning to the Clippers has long been regarded as George’s preferred scenario, but L.A. is believed to this point to be offering a shorter deal along the lines of what it struck with Kawhi Leonard.
Source: marcstein.substack.com
Several rival executives are under the impression the Bulls will either re-sign or match any offers presented to restricted free agent Patrick Williams, who also fits with the potential new timeline that Giddey’s arrival suggests.
Source: NBC Sports Chicago
Jared Weiss: Brad Stevens says Kristaps Porziņģis will have surgery soon and they will have a timeline for recovery from there. He is still consulting with doctors on the treatment plan. He will miss the Olympics because he needs surgery now to be able to recover back to playing condition.
Source: Twitter @JaredWeissNBA
Brad Rowland: Landry Fields on Alex Sarr not working out for the Hawks (via 92.9 The Game today): “He was scheduled to come work out. We had it on the books and then he declined to come work out.” Also said he knows which teams Sarr worked out for but he declined to share.
As an added twist, Cody Williams is the younger brother of OKC forward Jalen Williams. The two Williams brothers spoke to ThunderWire about the possibility of playing together as teammates as members of the Thunder, as well as what will happen if they end up squaring off as opponents. “It would be dope if we get to play with each other on the same team and share that experience,” Jalen said. “It’s rare to make it to the NBA and it’s even more rare to get your brother to make it there with you. Читать дальше...
James’ looming free agency puts him front-and-center in the Lakers’ spotlight right now, and with good reason. League sources say the 39-year-old has not given the Lakers any indication about what he will do, even if the widely held expectation around the league is that he will either return on his player option or sign a new deal. He wasn’t involved in the coaching search — never mind that it involved his podcast partner — and has made it clear that he’s in wait-and-see mode when it comes to... Читать дальше...
Los Angeles has also made that No. 17 selection available via trade, sources said, as the Lakers have evaluated the market for a significant contributor alongside James and Davis. The Lakers, remember, held serious talks with Atlanta about acquiring Dejounte Murray in the lead-up to February’s trade deadline.
Warriors on NBCS: Dunleavy reiterates the Warriors want to re-sign Klay Thompson 🤝 ‘We want him back, I think we’ve said that all along’
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Shawn Kemp: MJ didn’t beat us in the championship. Dennis Rodman is the one who beat us…Dennis started wearing colored contacts during the championship with some lipshit on. He would try to kiss Frank’s arm and Frank couldn’t take it.”
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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
Source: x.com
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.
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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
