After the news broke that LeBron James will sign will the Los Angeles Lakers, fans and critics everywhere immediately began to speculate about his future personal interactions with LaVar Ball, who son Lonzo is slated to share the court with LeBron. More
Domino effect of LeBron’s decision
NBA free agency doesn’t officially start until Sunday, but the rumor mill is already swirling violently. With huge stars like LeBron James, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard involved, this promises to be one of the most exciting offseasons we’ve seen in a long time.
To keep all the rumors straight, we’ll continue to update this post with the latest information on signings, trades and negotiations. Happy NBA offseason!
The Spurs reportedly aren’t interested in taking back Lonzo Ball from the Lakers in any potential Kawhi Leonard deal, according to Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post. The Lakers are reportedly trying to sweeten the pot by acquiring a draft pick from the Nuggets, which they would use in the Leonard trade. Full story (8:25 p.m. ET)
76ers putting together package for Kawhi
The 76ers are reportedly thinking about making a run at Kawhi…
CLEVELAND, OHIO — Scribbles in my Cleveland Cavaliers notebook while waiting for Chauncey Billups to decide if he wants to be general manager: More
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to head into a nerve-racking offseason with a six-game winning streak Wednesday night when they wrap up their 2016-17 campaign on the road against the Golden State Warriors. More
These are turbulent times for the Los Angeles Lakers — both on the floor, where they’re suffering through a fourth consecutive dismal season, and in the boardroom, where there is now a fight for ownership control within the Buss family. More
LOS ANGELES — Jeanie Buss went to court Friday to stop what her attorneys call an attempt by brothers Jim and Johnny Buss to oust her as controlling owner and president of the Los Angeles Lakers, an allegation the brothers’ attorneys say has no basis in reality. More
Lonzo Ball‘s father clarified statements made Saturday to an Arizona radio station about the UCLA star playing for only the Los Angeles Lakers. More
Weeks ago now-Lakers President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson told Coach Luke Walton he was ready to grind. More
Report: Lakers trade Lou Williams to Rockets for Corey Brewer, first-round pick
Our NBA trade buzz tracker will keep you updated on all the latest rumors, whispers and reported discussions as the Feb. 23 deadline approaches. Here’s the latest: More
Timing was the most surprising element of Jeanie Buss firing her brother, Jim, as executive vice president of basketball operations, and general manager Mitch Kupchak. They were the two principal executives working to deal players with the trade deadline looming and preparing for the upcoming draft. More