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• 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 […]...2024
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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. […]...2024
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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...2024
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• 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 […]...2024
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• LeBron James Says Bronny ‘Doesn’t Care’ At All What Critics Say About Him

During 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 ...2024
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• 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 […]...2024
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• Lakers To Pursue James Harden, Klay Thompson, Jonas Valanciunas With MLE

James 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...2024
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• Report: LeBron James Willing To Take Pay Cut If Lakers Can Get James Harden, Klay Thompson Or Jonas Valanciunas

According 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 ...2024
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• LeBron James Will Consider Taking Less Than Max If Lakers Can Sign Impact Player For MLE

LeBron 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 ...2024
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• Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell Exercising 2024/25 Player Option

Lakers 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 […]...2024
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• Anthony Davis Looking Forward To Playing With Bronny James On Lakers

Anthony 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...2024
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• Report: LeBron James ‘Got Very Emotional’ After Lakers Drafted Bronny

According 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...2024
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• 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 Do

According 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...2024
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• Lakers Prepared To Offer Three-Year, $160M Max Contract To LeBron James

The 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...2024
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• Report: Lakers Offered Russell Westbrook, 2 Future 1st-Round Picks To Nets For Kyrie Irving Last Season

According 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...2024
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• Lakers Interested In J.J. Redick, Tyronn Lue For Head Coaching Job

The 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...2024
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• LeBron James Happy Lakers Didn’t Trade D’Angelo Russell

LeBron 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, ...2024
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• 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 […]...2024
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• Knicks Have Financial Flexibility To Trade For LeBron James In Summer Without Losing Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby

According 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...2024
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• Lakers Can Offer LeBron James True No-Trade Clause This Summer

According 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...2024
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• 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 […]...2024
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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 […]...2024
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• Raptors Emerge As Possible Landing Spot For D'Angelo Russell

The 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...2024
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• 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 […]...2024
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• Hawks have asked Lakers about Austin Reaves

The 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...2024
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• LeBron James' 'Patience Has Been Tested' This Season

The 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...2024
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• Lakers To Sign Dylan Windler To Two-Way Contract

12:55pm: The Lakers are waiving Fudge in order to make room on the roster for Windler, reports Dave McMenamin of ESPN (Twitter link). He logged just 14 total minutes in four NBA appearances as a rookie out of Florida this season. 12:24pm: Veteran wing Dylan Windler, who had been playing in the G League, has […]...2024
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• Buddy Boeheim Re-Signs With Pistons On Exhibit 10 Deal

Buddy Boeheim re-signed with the Detroit Pistons, his agent told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. The contract is an Exhibit 10 deal, reported James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Boeheim appeared in 10 games for the Pistons last season....2023
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• Pistons To Re-Sign Buddy Boeheim On Exhibit 10 Deal
The Pistons have reached an agreement with swingman Buddy Boeheim, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin tweets. It’s an Exhibit 10 contract, James Edwards III of The Athletic tweets. The son of longtime Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was on Detroit’s roster last season as a rookie on a two-way deal. The Pistons renounced his rights before free agency […]...2023
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• Lakers Insider Reveals Where Team Stands on Anthony Davis Contract
Recent reports have surfaced claiming the Lakers are in no rush to offer Anthony Davis a max contract extension. This has sparked speculation over the team’s true feelings towards the supremely talented but often injured All-Star. Nevertheless, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, he anticipates that both parties will eventually reach an agreement before training camp […] The post...2023
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