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The 2022 NBA Free Agency period is mere minutes away, and the league has already been turned upside down by Kevin Durant. Before signings can be formally announced, let’s parse through the scuttlebutt and summarize which players remain on the table for the Los Angeles Lakers (that we know of). A brief reminder: Based on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have exercised 2022-23 team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel, the team announced. Tuesday was the deadline day for teams to pick up options. Lakers announce they've picked up team options on Stanley Johnson and Wenyen Gabriel pic.twitter.com/7bgkmf1USv — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 29, 2022 The moves come as no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have little margin for error when the 2022 NBA free agency period begins. Not only do they want to turn a flawed, 33-win team back into a playoff-caliber group, but they have to do so with extremely limited resources. On the eve of free agency, the Lakers have nine players under […]

James Bouknight had surgery on his right pinky to repair a tendon, the Charlotte Hornets announced Tuesday. A timetable hasn’t been set for Bouknight’s return, but he will miss all of the Las Vegas Summer League, where he was expected to play a significant amount of minutes as he heads into Year 2 in the […]

If somebody over the last few days has said to temper expectations for the LA Clippers this season, that person certainly couldn’t convince Steve Ballmer to. The Clippers chairman is as excited as ever to see Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, leading the team into what’s expected to be a deep playoff run. Steve and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers formally announced their 2022 NBA Summer League roster. Rising sophomore Austin Reaves will not participate. The Lakers just announced their Summer League roster, which does not include Austin Reaves https://t.co/urJ5p3XbOO pic.twitter.com/Q9YBnoDN6i — Michael Corvo (@michaelcorvo_) June 28, 2022 The absence of 24-year-old Reaves, coming off an impressive rookie campaign, is notable […]

Before 2022 NBA free agency gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, let’s examine where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers — with a revamped coaching staff, attempting to dramatically rebound from a 33-49 season — stand financially, roster-wise, and whom they could target on the open market. Now that Russell Westbrook has […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were quiet on NBA Draft night, but it appears they’re already preparing to add some much-needed depth to their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers are expected to sign John Wall once free agency begins next week. John Wall is planning to sign with the […]

BROOKLYN — Jabari Smith Jr. is the latest highly touted rookie to join the Houston Rockets. The sharpshooting forward out of Auburn was selected third overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Rockets are hoping Smith’s ability to space the floor and defended multiple positions will help them return to relevance. Anticipation. That was all […]

Like the 2022 NBA Draft overall, Los Angeles Lakers had a busy, if not chaotic, evening. They made one selection, then scooped up a handful of intriguing players — including two sons of NBA legends — afterward. Let’s recap all the moves. 1) Max Christie The Lakers’ first move on Thursday was sending cash and […]

The Charlotte Hornets entered the 2022 NBA Draft with a pair of picks in the first round at No. 13 and No. 15 overall. The Hornets traded away the 13th pick, Jalen Duren, in a three-way deal with the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks. Duren was the consensus top-ranked center in the draft, but […]

One of the most pivotal offseasons in Portland Trail Blazers history continued on Thursday night, but not in the way lots of fans hoped and many analysts expected. Here are full grades for Portland in the 2022 NBA Draft. *Watch NBA Games LIVE with fuboTV (click for free trial)* Portland Trail Blazers 2022 NBA Draft […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2022 NBA Draft with only one pick: the 43rd overall pick. Three hours later, they exited the draft with only one selection: Moussa Diabate with that No. 43 pick. It’s the first time since 2014 the Clippers did not facilitate any trades on draft night. “We are super excited […]

PLAYA VISTA — For the first time since 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers did not make a trade on NBA Draft night. Instead, the organization retained its No. 43 pick, selecting 20-year old Moussa Diabate from the University of Michigan in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. “We are super excited to have […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers are now almost a full year into Kawhi Leonard’s recovery from a torn ACL, but the star has yet to resume five-on-five basketball. In a media availability with members of the media following Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, Clippers president Lawrence Frank said Leonard is making progress in […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a rather quiet 2022 NBA Draft by selecting Moussa Diabate 43rd overall with their lone draft pick. The 2022 NBA Draft marked the first time since 2014 that the franchise did not make a trade on draft night. While they weren’t really involved in any draft […]

BROOKLYN — To the surprise of every basketball fan, Paolo Banchero was the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Orlando Magic even surprised the Duke star himself by choosing him with the top selection. “I didn’t find out, though, that I was actually getting picked until about 20 seconds before the commissioner […]

After trading into the 2022 NBA Draft, the Los Angeles Lakers selected Michigan State wing Max Christie with the No. 35 overall pick. They also inked a couple of undrafted free agents to two-way contracts — Scotty Pippen Jr., Cole Swider — shortly after the second round wrapped. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKsMRedl70Q Outstanding pick for the Lakers — […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already made their presence felt in the 2022 NBA Draft by acquiring the No. 35 pick from the Orlando Magic for a 2028 second-round pick and cash. In my draft primer, I threw out names to watch should the Lakers deal a 2nd+cash to move into early 2nd: https://t.co/jldLiS2aTd LA […]

Despite not owning any picks following a lottery-bound season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a factor in the 2022 NBA Draft. Los Angeles has hosted dozens of prospects for pre-draft workouts. They want to buy into the second round and will seek undrafted players afterward. Of course, trades are always in play. (Update: the Lakers […]

The NBA Draft is just a few days away and free agency is not far behind. Following the end of the 2022 NBA season, every team is going to look to improve their roster and go in whatever direction they choose, whether it’s tanking or championship contention. The LA Clippers have their eyes on an […]

Los Angeles Lakers combo guard Kendrick Nunn has decided to pick up his $5.25 million player option for the 2022-23 NBA season. The Lakers used their taxpayer midlevel exception on the 26-year old last summer, signing Nunn to a two-year, $10.3 million contract (he reportedly turned down more money for a chance to compete in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in one final group of prospects ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. Shareef O’Neal, the son of franchise legend Shaquille O’Neal, was among the participants. The Athletic reported earlier this month that Shareef would work out for the Lakers, but it remained TBD when that would take place until the […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George expected to be back and healthy, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to make a Finals run, with many viewing them as a favorite to win it all in 2022-23. The Clippers are built perfectly around Leonard and George, with star power, guard play, length at the wings, and […]

The LA Clippers are in prime position to contend for the 2023 NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both healthy, the team is expected to make a deep playoff run, with many betting on them to win the whole thing. How much further could this team go if they were to somehow acquire […]

If Kyrie Irving is unable to strike a new deal with the Brooklyn Nets, the Los Angeles Lakers may ponder reuniting him with LeBron James. Get your Ruffles ready. Presumably — and it’s foolish to presume anything related to Kyrie — Uncle Drew would like either a fresh five-year max contract or an extension that […]

As you’ve surely heard by now, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly one of the teams interested in acquiring Kyrie Irving, should the All-Star guard fail to reach an extension with the Brooklyn Nets. Irving, 30, has a $36.9 million player option for 2022-23. However, if the two sides fail to commit to a long-term […]

Things are pretty hectic right now for the Charlotte Hornets. Kenny Atkinson just backed out of the head coaching job for the Hornets, and now there’s a rumor about the team being hesitant to pay up for Miles Bridges. Here’s what Shams Charania reported about the Bridges situation at The Athletic: Rival executives expect Hornets […]

Despite the Denver Broncos having a less-than-stellar 2021 season, the fans got to see glimpses of young talent that look to have promising upsides. Javonte Williams bowled his way through defenders and Pat Surtain locked down wide receivers. Williams and Surtain are likely to continue to surge upwards in productivity in 2022. But is there […]

Garrett Wilson just dropped the first bomb of his NFL career. The New York Jets wide receiver was appearing on The Pivot Podcast with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder when the NFL alums dropped a truth bomb on the rookie. Wilson was explaining how much he was looking forward to taking his fellow […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to shake up their coaching staff under Darvin Ham. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has hired longtime NBA assistant Chris Jent to be Ham’s top aide. Jent overlapped with LeBron James for four years while on the Cleveland Cavaliers’ staff from 2006-11. Eventually, he became LeBron’s personal shooting […]

Boston Celtics fans sent some messages when the NBA Finals transitioned to the East Coast for Games 3 and 4. Fans could be heard yelling, ‘F*ck you Klay!’ and, ‘F*ck you Draymond!’ on TV, and the atmosphere was even more hostile in person. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry obviously didn’t care…or did he? Curry […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are looking to wrap up the 2022 NBA Finals on Thursday night by defeating the Boston Celtics in Game 6. They’ll have to do it in Boston, however, and that won’t be easy by any stretch of the imagination. Thankfully, they’ll have Game 6 Klay Thompson on their […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Facing second-stint LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers or facing the 2021-22 Boston Celtics? Well, that’s not exactly the question Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green was asked, but he was asked to compare the mental challenge of facing the two teams. With the Warriors and Celtics preparing for what could be […]

Tom Brady’s name was mentioned when New York Jets coach Robert Saleh stated his expectations for quarterback Zach Wilson this season. Not that Saleh envisions his second-year quarterback to make a stratospheric leap to replicate the certified GOAT, though: “He doesn’t need to be Tom Brady this year,” Saleh said Wednesday at minicamp. “If he […]

For the most part, Darvin Ham’s introduction was an encouraging day for the Los Angeles Lakers. Ham’s charismatic personality, natural gravitas, and basketball acumen were on full display. Lakers fans and, more importantly, players who tuned in surely came away excited about — in the coach’s own words — the “Darvin Ham Era.” Notably, Ham […]

Sauce Gardner dug deep to acquire No. 1 from New York Jets teammate D.J. Reed. But the rookie said he didn’t drill down nearly as far as had been rumored on social media. Gardner told reporters Tuesday at minicamp that acquiring his favored jersey number cost him $50,000. ‘Sauce’ Gardner will officially wear No. 1 […]

The Charlotte Hornets just hired Golden State Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson as their head coach to supplant James Borrego after four years at the helm. Borrego posted a mediocre 138-163 record during his tenure, but he did help the team improve by 10 wins in each of the last two years. Unfortunately, Borrego was only […]

For the first time since March, the Boston Celtics have lost back-to-back games, and it could not have happened at a worse time. After a 104-94 loss in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Boston finds itself down 3-2 to the Golden State Warriors and on the brink of elimination.   But how did it […]