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• LeBron James Has Not Asked For Trade From Lakers; Four Teams Contacted Rich Paul With InterestLeBron James has not asked for a trade from the Los Angeles Lakers, Rich Paul told Dave McMenamin of ESPN. "Paul made it clear to me that LeBron has not asked for a trade, and Paul has not even discussed the possibility of wanting a trade in the future with the Lakers," reported McMenamin from Summer League. Speculation has increased over James' future with the Lakers after he picked up his $52.6 ...2025Read about LeBron James -
• Four Teams Interested In Trading For Lakers’ LeBron James
Rich Paul of Klutch Sports Group told NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN that four teams have contacted him with interest in trading for Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. James, though, hasn’t requested a trade from the Lakers yet. The four-time MVP and four-time Finals MVP has a no-trade clause in his contract. REPORT: […] The post Four Teams Interested In Trading For...2025Read about LeBron James
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• LeBron James Only Interests Mavericks If Contract Bought Out
The Dallas Mavericks reportedly would only be interested in adding LeBron James if the future Hall of Famer was able to convince the Los Angeles Lakers to buy him out. Mavericks Only Want LeBron James If He Becomes Free Agent Appearing on ESPN Radio 710 in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said the Mavs would […] The post LeBron James Only Interests Mavericks If Contract Bought Out ap...2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Lakers Working To Sign Another Free Agent CenterThe Los Angeles Lakers are continuing to pursue free agent centers after coming to term with Deandre Ayton. "They're still working to shore up their frontcourt depth," said Shams Charania on Sports Center on Thursday afternoon. "I'm told they're in talks with multiple free agents on bringing a center to Los Angeles as well to back up Deandre Ayton. We'll see between now and the next several days-l...2025See more articles Los Angeles Lakers -
• Mavericks Only Interested In LeBron James In Buyout SituationThe Dallas Mavericks are only interested in LeBron James in a buyout situation. James picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $52,627,153. 🗣️ Dave McMenamin on potential Lebron James trade: “Dallas—I’m told—they would only be interested in LeBron in a buyout situation.” (🎥/@espn) #NBA pic.twitter.com/lqePqhTLbC — Swish Access (@SwishAccess) July […] The ...2025See also Dallas Mavericks -
• Four Teams Have Contacted Rich Paul About LeBron James, Lakers Trade
Four teams have contacted Rich Paul about a LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers trade. James has a no-trade clause in his contract. He picked up his 2025-26 player option with the Lakers. “LeBron hasn’t had any discussions with the Lakers about wanting a trade,” Dave McMenamin of ESPN said. “Rich Paul said four teams contacted […] The post Four Teams Have Contacted...2025Click for news about Rich Paul
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• Lakers Preserving 2027 Cap Space With Goal Of Signing Max Contract Free AgentThe Los Angeles Lakers have approached their offseason decisions with the goal of preserving cap space for 2027 when they expect to have enough room to sign a max salary free agent, reports ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are among the potential free agents in 2027 if they don't sign extensions before then. The Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million dea...2025Read about Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Preserving 2027 Cap Space With Goal Of Signing Max Free AgentThe Los Angeles Lakers have approached their offseason decisions with the goal of preserving cap space for 2027 when they expect to have enough room to sign a max salary free agent, reports ESPN's Dave McMenamin. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokic are among the potential free agents in 2027 if they don't sign extensions before then. The Lakers signed Jake LaRavia to a two-year, $12 million dea...2025Visit the page Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expected To Opt In, Crucial Roster Decisions AwaitWith the deadline approaching, LeBron James is widely expected to pick up his $52.6 million player option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, sources tell ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. James has reportedly considered retirement each summer since 2023, but is now preparing to play a record-setting 23rd NBA season. A source familiar with his thinking […] The post Lakers Notes: LeBron James Expect...2025Visit the page LeBron James -
• Lakers Rumors: LeBron, Finney-Smith, Reaves, Luka, Centers
With one day until LeBron James must make a decision on his $52.6MM player option for the 2025/26 season, ESPN’s Dave McMenamin is hearing the same thing his colleague Shams Charania was a month ago: James is expected to exercise that option to play out the final year of his current contract. James has considered […]...2025Continue with LeBron James
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• Report: Mark Walter’s Deep Pockets, Success With Dodgers Make Lakers More Appealing For Luka DoncicAccording to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Mark Walter’s deep pockets and success with the Los Angeles Dodgers make the Los Angeles Lakers more appealing for Luka Doncic. Doncic can sign a contract extension with the Lakers on August 2 for as much as four years and $229 million. He can also agree to a two-year […] The post Report: Mark Walter’s Deep Pockets, Success With Dodgers ...2025Continue with Mark Walter -
• Lakers Pursued Hawks’ Onyeka Okongwu At Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Lakers pursued Atlanta Hawks center Onyeka Okongwu at the trade deadline. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin reported the news when making an appearance on Jason McIntyre’s Straight Fire podcast. Okongwu averaged 13.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 28 minutes per game. He has emerged as a potential piece of the long-term core […] The post Lakers Pursued Hawks’ ...2025See more articles Los Angeles Lakers
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• Lakers Inquired With Hawks On Onyeka Okongwu Trade At DeadlineThe Los Angeles Lakers are almost certain to pursue an upgrade at center this offseason following their rescinded trade for Mark Williams. The Lakers offered Luka Doncic a list of centers to target and it is believed Onyeka Okongwu was also on it. "Before the Mark Williams trade, and I can't tell you all the names on that list that Rob Pelinka presented to Luka, [but] I do know that the Lakers mad...2025See more Los Angeles Lakers -
• 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 […]...2025See also 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...2025See also 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...2025Check it out 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 ...2025Visit the page 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 […]...2024Visit the page 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. […]...2024See more 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 more Bronny James
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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 […]...2024Visit the page 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 […]...2024See also 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...2024Continue with 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 ...2024Check it out 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 ...2024Check it out 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 […]...2024See more 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...2024Visit the page 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...2024Read about 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...2024Continue with Los Angeles Lakers