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The Los Angeles Lakers waived Shake Milton and Jordan Goodwin to clear $4.2 million in cap space for the arrival of Marcus Smart. Milton’s $3 million contract for the 2025-26 season was set to become fully guaranteed on Sunday had the Purple and Gold kept him on the roster. Lakers Are Now $3.9 Million Under […]
Los Angeles Clippers team president Lawrence Frank revealed that the team is expected to pursue Chris Paul. After making some notable additions this offseason in the form of Brook Lopez, John Collins and Bradley Beal, it appears the Clippers aren’t done yet. “What I’d say about Chris is he’s a great player,” Frank said. “He’s […]
Veteran guard Marcus Smart is expected to join the Los Angeles Lakers after agreeing a buyout with the Washington Wizards. League Insider Marc Stein of The Stein Line was first to report. The contract is reportedly worth $11 million over two years with the second year being a player option. Smart played 34 games last season, […]
Troubling details have been revealed by federal investigators looking into unusual activity regarding NBA guard Terry Rozier. Rozier most recently represented the Miami Heat but the game causing the most curiosity is from during his time with the Charlotte Hornets. A professional bettor placed 30 bets in the span of 46 minutes for a game […]
Jonas Valanciunas is looking forward to being a member of the Denver Nuggets, according to the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations Ben Tenzer. There has been plenty of back-and-forth between the organization and player on whether he will honor his contract. Valanciunas had initially, reportedly, come to an agreement with Greek club Panathinaikos. […]
NBA executives have been “closely watching and monitoring” the long-term status of Atlanta Hawks star point guard Trae Young, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Executives in Las Vegas were closely watching and monitoring the future and status of Atlanta’s Trae Young,” Charania reported during a Friday appearance on NBA Today. Trae Young Eligible To Sign […]
New Orleans Pelicans rookie Derik Queen is expected to miss at least the start of training camp after having surgery Friday to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist. The procedure was to address a torn scapholunate ligament. It was performed by Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles, according to The Associated Press. Derik […]
Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was reportedly unhappy as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks before the team waived him, according to Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian. “Also, he was not happy in Milwaukee,” Fentress said during Thursday’s episode of the Blazer Focused podcast at the 2:55 mark. “He didn’t want to go there […]
The NBA will receive an advance notice before Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James retires because the 21-time All-Star wants to end his playing career with a “farewell tour,” according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor. LeBron James Wants All Of The Glitz And The Glam Fedor said that he spoke with James when he traveled with […]
The Indiana Pacers are the current frontrunners to sign Victor Oladipo if he returns to the NBA, according to Bovada Sportsbook. The 33-year-old reportedly impressed coaches, team executives, and scouts during a private workout on Monday in Las Vegas. Victor Oladipo Last Played In NBA During 2023 Playoffs According to ESPN’s Jeremy Woo, multiple attendees “came […]
