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• Lakers Rumors: Williams, Knecht, Sims, Len, Reddish, Wood, LeBron
After acquiring Luka Doncic from Dallas at the start of trade deadline week, the Lakers targeted Hornets center Mark Williams in large part because he was “handpicked” by Doncic as the sort of big man Los Angeles’ new franchise player would thrive next to, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Team sources tell McMenamin that the […]...2025Click for news about Luka Doncic
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• Lakers Could Waive Christian Wood Or Cam Reddish For Roster Spot To Sign CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers could waive either Christian Wood or Cam Reddish to create a roster spot to bring in another center, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. The Lakers can sign a player who was making less than $12.8 million on their contract that was bought out because they have enough room under the second apron. The Lakers are in need of a center after they decided to rescind their trade wit...2025Continue with Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Acquiring Luka Doncic Could Extend LeBron James’ Career
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers acquiring Luka Doncic could extend LeBron James‘ career. LeBron, 40, is the oldest player in the NBA. The King has a player option worth $52.6 million for next season. .@mcten: “There’s a chance that he will renegotiate a new deal and this Luka […] The post Lakers Acquiring Luka Doncic Coul...2025See more articles Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James Could Extend Playing Career Due To Lakers' Trade For Luka DoncicThe addition of Luka Doncic by the Los Angeles Lakers could lead to LeBron James extending his playing career beyond his previously planned retirement date. James, who has a no-trade clause, wants to remain with the Lakers and could extend his contract this offseason. Furthermore, the Lakers are expected to shift toward a more serious pursuit of a title given the age of Doncic compared to how the ...2025Check it out LeBron James -
• Pacific Notes: Olivari, Bronny, Warriors, McLaughlin
Before his new two-way contract with the Lakers became official, rookie point guard Quincy Olivari got to play in front of his childhood basketball hero Friday night, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Warriors star Stephen Curry, who sat out due to a sprained finger, talked to Olivari after the game and presented him with autographed sneakers. “I […]...2024See also Quincy Olivari
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• Suns Notes: Okogie, Dunn, Durant, Madkins
With a new two-year contract in hand, Josh Okogie hopes to help the Suns become a legitimate contender in the West, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Okogie, who has been a valuable reserve in Phoenix for the past two years, was rewarded with a $16MM deal, although only the first season at $8.25MM is guaranteed. […]...2024Continue with Josh Okogie
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• Lakers Coach JJ Redick On Bronny James: ‘He Is A Development Player’While the entire NBA-loving universe is endlessly buzzing about rookie guard Bronny James, new Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick tried to offer some perspective. “He is a development player,” Redick told SiriusXM NBA Radio, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “That’s how we’re looking at Bronny. He’s certainly going to spend time with the Lakers. […] The post Lak...2024See also Bronny James -
• LeBron Was Willing To Give Bigger Discount For Impact Player
LeBron James took less than the maximum in his latest two-year contract with the Lakers in order to give the front office more financial flexibility. He cited his strong “working relationship” with the club in an interview with ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. “We are in a relationship and anybody knows relationships, [knows that] it’s all about […]...2024Read about LeBron James
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• LeBron James Says Bronny ‘Doesn’t Care’ At All What Critics Say About HimDuring an interview with NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James said his son, Bronny James, “doesn’t care” at all what critics say about him. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of USC. “I don’t know if people really understand Bronny,” LeBron told […] The post LeBron James Says ...2024Continue with LeBron James -
• FA Rumors: Lakers, LeBron, Harden, Klay, George, Magic, DeRozan, More
Having confirmed on Saturday that LeBron James would be open to accepting less than the maximum salary in certain scenarios, agent Rich Paul tells Dave McMenamin of ESPN that the idea would be for the Lakers to add an “impact player” using that extra flexibility. James Harden, Klay Thompson, and Jonas Valanciunas are a few […]...2024Visit the page LeBron James
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• Lakers To Pursue James Harden, Klay Thompson, Jonas Valanciunas With MLEJames Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciunas are among the players the Los Angeles Lakers could target with their full midlevel exception, sources tell Dave McMenamin of ESPN. James is willing to take less than his three-year, $162 million max contract if the Lakers are able to secure a commitment from an impact players at the full $12.9 million mid-level. "He is prioritizing a roster impro...2024Click for news about James Harden -
• Report: LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut If Lakers Can Get James Harden, Klay Thompson Or Jonas ValanciunasAccording to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James is willing to take a pay cut on his next contract if the Los Angeles Lakers can get James Harden, Klay Thompson or Jonas Valanciunas. LeBron, 39, has declined his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers worth $51.4 million. He will re-sign with LA and […] The post Report: LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut If Lakers Can Get James ...2024See more LeBron James -
• LeBron James Will Consider Taking Less Than Max If Lakers Can Sign Impact Player For MLELeBron James will consider signing a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers at a number below his max if the team can receive a commitment from an impact player for the full midlevel exception, confirmed Rich Paul to ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Among the players identified as targets include James Harden, Klay Thompson and Jonas Valanciuans. If no such player can be found at that number, James plans to ...2024Read about LeBron James -
• Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell Exercising 2024/25 Player OptionLakers point guard D’Angelo Russell intends to exercise the player option on his contract for the 2024/25 season, he tells Jordan Richard of Swish Cultures (Twitter link). Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link) confirms the news, as does ESPN’s Dave McMenamin (Twitter link). “I love what (new Lakers head coach) J.J. (Redick) is about […]...2024Read about Angelo Russell -
• Anthony Davis Looking Forward To Playing With Bronny James On LakersAnthony Davis told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that he supported the Los Angeles Lakers targeting Bronny James. The Lakers drafted Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Bronny is the son of LeBron James. “He’s very good defensively,” Davis told ESPN. “He can read the floor very well. I […] The post Anthony Davis Looking Forward T...2024Check it out Anthony Davis -
• Report: LeBron James ‘Got Very Emotional’ After Lakers Drafted BronnyAccording to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, LeBron James “got very emotional” after the Los Angeles Lakers drafted Bronny James. The Lakers took Bronny with the 55th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. “LeBron James got very emotional considering the weight of the moment.” ❤️ @mcten on LeBron’s reaction to Bronny being drafted […] The post Repor...2024See more articles LeBron James -
• Report: Lakers Would Offer LeBron James Max 3-Year Deal If He Becomes Free Agent, LeBron Has Not Given LA Any Indication About What He’ll DoAccording to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers would offer LeBron James a max three-year deal if he becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. LeBron can become a free agent by declining his 2024-25 player option worth $51.4 million. “James has until June 29 to opt in to the final […] The post Report: Lakers Would Offer LeBron James Max 3-Ye...2024See more articles Los Angeles Lakers -
• Lakers Prepared To Offer Three-Year, $160M Max Contract To LeBron JamesThe Los Angeles Lakers continue to be committed to re-signing LeBron James this offseason and are prepared to offer him the maximum three-year, $160 million he is eligible to sign if he opts out, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. James could also opt in to his contract for the 24-25 season at $51.4 million and then sign an extension in late August that would pay him $162 million over three seaso...2024See more articles Max Contract -
• Report: Lakers Offered Russell Westbrook, 2 Future 1st-Round Picks To Nets For Kyrie Irving Last SeasonAccording to NBA insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers aggressively tried to acquire Kyrie Irving from the Brooklyn Nets last season. The Lakers’ offer centered on Russell Westbrook and two future first-round picks in 2027 and 2029. The Nets wound up trading Irving to the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles superstar LeBron James, who […] The post Report: La...2024See also Russell Westbrook -
• Lakers Interested In J.J. Redick, Tyronn Lue For Head Coaching JobThe Los Angeles Lakers could have interest in both J.J. Redick and Tyron Lue as their next head coach. Redick recently launched a podcast with LeBron James and has also been considered as a head coach candidate for the Toronto Raptors last offseason and the Charlotte Hornets this year. Redick is also currently a lead game analyst for ESPN. "J.J. is certainly a real candidate if they do open up thi...2024Read about Los Angeles Lakers
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• LeBron James Happy Lakers Didn’t Trade D’Angelo RussellLeBron James is happy the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t trade D’Angelo Russell at this year’s NBA trade deadline. The Lakers shopped Russell but wound up keeping the lefty. “It takes a strong individual, especially when you’re hearing everything that goes around,” LeBron said of Russell, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “You’re hearing the trade talks, ...2024Check it out LeBron James -
• Lakers Notes: LeBron, 2024 First-Rounder, Defense
LeBron James is poised to become the first player in NBA history to pass $500MM in career salary, according to Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Insider link). As ESPN’s duo notes, James has made over $482MM in salary to date, so whether he picks up his $51.4MM player option for 2024/25 or signs […]...2024Read about LeBron James
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• Knicks Have Financial Flexibility To Trade For LeBron James In Summer Without Losing Jalen Brunson, OG AnunobyAccording to NBA insiders Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the New York Knicks have the financial flexibility to trade for LeBron James this summer without losing Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby. LeBron has a player option worth $51.4 million for next season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer could pick […] The post Knicks Have Financial Flexibility...2024Continue with Bobby Marks -
• Lakers Can Offer LeBron James True No-Trade Clause This SummerAccording to NBA insiders Bobby Marks and Dave McMenamin of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers can offer LeBron James a true no-trade clause this summer. LeBron can become an unrestricted free agent this offseason if he declines his 2024-25 player option with the Lakers worth $51.4 million. “The Lakers can also offer something no team can […] The post Lakers Can Offer LeBron James...2024See also Bobby Marks -
• Pacific Notes: Hachimura, Ham, James, Brown, Lee
Rui Hachimura, who remained with the Lakers by signing a three-year, $51MM contract last summer, erupted for a career-high 36 points against Utah on Wednesday. His teammates implored him last week to be more assertive on the offensive end and Hachimura acknowledges he could be a key factor the rest of the way, Dave McMenamin […]...2024Check it out Rui Hachimura
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• Lakers Notes: Dinwiddie, LeBron, Russell, Reaves, Injuries
After going through his first practice with the Lakers on Monday, veteran point guard Spencer Dinwiddie explained why he chose Los Angeles over the Mavericks when he became a free agent last week, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. “The two situations kind of felt like this: Let’s say you were a kid and you got […]...2024See more Spencer Dinwiddie
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• Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D'Angelo RussellThe Toronto Raptors have entered discussions on acquiring D'Angelo Russell at the trade deadline, sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Russell has previously been linked with the Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets as the Los Angeles Lakers seek a trade for Dejounte Murray. Russell has a $18.7 million player option for the 24-25 season. Russell could have had a no-trade clause in his contract, but...2024See more articles Angelo Russell -
• Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Vanderbilt, Trade Deadline
LeBron James added another memorable chapter to his long-running rivalry with Stephen Curry in a double-overtime thriller Saturday night, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The 39-year-old James collected 20 rebounds for the first time in his career as part of a triple double that also included 36 points and 12 assists. After sinking two game-wining […]...2024Check it out LeBron James
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• Hawks have asked Lakers about Austin ReavesThe Los Angeles Lakers and Atlanta Hawks have recently held trade talks, with Atlanta inquiring about guard Austin Reaves, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Los Angeles has been linked to Atlanta guard Dejounte Murray, who’s expected to be moved before the Feb. 8 trade deadline. But the Lakers apparently aren’t looking to trade Reaves to […] The post Hawks have asked Lakers about Austi...2024Click for news about Austin Reaves -
• LeBron James' 'Patience Has Been Tested' This SeasonThe Los Angeles Lakers have a somewhat disappointing record this season despite relative good health and play from LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Davis has played in 35 of 37 games, while James has played in 34. Sources tell ESPN's Dave McMenamin that "James' patience has been tested" this season. But James is attempting to focus on maximizing his role. The Lakers have one future first round pick...2024Visit the page LeBron James