West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Blazers, Grizzlies, Draymond Green
Jazz
The Jazz reportedly are listening to trade offers for Lauri Markkanen but that doesn't mean he's on the move.
"I wouldn't categorize the Lauri situation...
East Notes: Hornets, Kemba Walker, Heat, Wizards
Hornets
The Hornets are hiring recently retired guard and franchise legend Kemba Walker as an assistant under new coach Charles Lee, the team revealed in...
Report: Heat ‘Slight Favorites’ To Land DeMar DeRozan
According to NBA reporter Jovan Buha of The Athletic, the Miami Heat are the "slight favorites" to land DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan is an unrestricted free...
Trade Proposal Sends Zach LaVine To Warriors, Andrew Wiggins To Bulls
One NBA analyst proposed that the Golden State Warriors acquire Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls for Andrew Wiggins, Moses Moody, Gary Payton II...
Lakers Focused On Making Moves Around Edges Of Roster, With Third Star Likely Elusive
The Los Angeles Lakers are focused on making moves "around the edges" of the roster following the agreement with LeBron James on a new contract,...
Report: LeBron James, Klay Thompson Had ‘Several Deep Conversations’ About Playing Together
According to NBA reporters Kendra Andrews and Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, LeBron James and Klay Thompson had "several deep conversations" about playing together on...
Report: Kyrie Irving, Jason Kidd Heavily Recruited Klay Thompson To Mavericks
According to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic, Kyrie Irving and Jason Kidd heavily recruited Klay Thompson to the Dallas Mavericks.
Thompson is headed...
Pistons Officially Announce Hiring Of JB Bickerstaff As Coach
It's official, J.B. Bickerstaff is now coach of the Detroit Pistons, and no less than the Pistons have said so.
The team made the announcement...
Report: Kings Are ‘Dark Horse’ To Sign DeMar DeRozan
According to NBA insider Marc J. Spears of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings are a "dark horse" to sign DeMar DeRozan.
DeRozan, who is an unrestricted...
Report: Klay Thompson Didn’t Join Lakers Because It Felt Too Much Like Playing For Warriors
According to NBA reporters Ramona Shelburne and Kendra Andrews of ESPN, Klay Thompson didn't join the Los Angeles Lakers because it felt too much...
Lakers Hiring Nate McMillan, Scott Brooks As Assistant Coaches
The Los Angeles Lakers are adding veteran coaches to help out first-timer JJ Redick.
Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, those coaches are Nate McMillan and...
LeBron James Deal Puts Lakers Over Second Tax Apron; Agent To Meet With GM Rob Pelinka
LeBron James' new contract puts the Los Angeles Lakers over the second-tax apron, severely limiting their opportunities to make moves in free agency and...
Cavs Sign Jaylon Tyson To Rookie-Scale Contract
In a move that's considered a formality, the Cavaliers have signed first-round draft pick Jaylon Tyson to his rookie-scale contract.
Tyson is 6-foot-6 and was...
LeBron James’ New Contract With Lakers Has Opt-Out, No-Trade Clause
As expected, LeBron James is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers, this time another one of those one-plus-one deals.
Per Shams Charania of The Athletic,...
