James is expected to opt out of his current contract. Although the sense is he’ll re-sign with the Lakers, he will be an unrestricted free agent if he declines his player option. He has not been an active participant in the team’s coaching search, according both to people in his camp and Lakers officials.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Free agent G Malik Monk intends to sign a four-year, $78 million deal — including a player option — to return to the Sacramento Kings. Monk had career-bests of 15 points and five assists on his way to the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year runner-up. pic.twitter.com/J8KuOwPl0H
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League sources reiterated that the Bulls remain active on several trade fronts centered on Zach LaVine, including with the Utah Jazz and Philadelphia 76ers.
Source: NBC Sports Chicago
Joe Cowley: According to a source, Bulls also feel there is a growing trade market for Zach LaVine with a handful of teams feeling like they have no shot at the several coveted free agents that will be out there. Let the game of chicken begin …
Source: Twitter @JCowleyHoops
Adrian Wojnarowski: Caruso is entering the final year of his deal and becomes eligible for a four-year, approximately $80M extension exactly six months from the date of this trade. The Thunder made the trade with the hope to have Caruso as an integral player for the long-term.
Source: x.com
Adrian Wojnarowski: BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder for guard Josh Giddey, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/V3t12MA3Uo
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Shams Charania: The Philadelphia 76ers’ interest in pursuing Paul George has significantly waned in recent days, and the franchise is expected to be aggressive elsewhere with its salary cap flexibility and draft capital leading into next week’s NBA Draft, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Seven weeks after firing Darvin Ham, the Los Angeles Lakers landed on their next head coach on Thursday: JJ Redick, the 15-year NBA veteran turned podcaster and broadcaster, league sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell The Athletic. Redick is signing a four-year deal worth in the neighborhood of $8 million per season with the Lakers, according to sources briefed on the deal.
Source: New York Times
ClutchPoints: Draymond Green: “Who’s the greatest Raptor of all time?” Nick Nurse: “Kyle Lowry.” Do you agree? 🤔 (via @TheVolumeSports) pic.twitter.com/Dp16010g6F
Source: Twitter @ClutchPointsApp
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning and Redick’s started working on a staff to surround himself with experience.
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