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Report: LeBron open to pay cut if Lakers pursue vets like Klay originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area LeBron James appears to be approaching his next Los Angeles Lakers contract with the team’s roster needs in mind. James, who is an unrestricted free agent after opting out of his $51.4 million contract for the 2024-25 NBA season, reportedly has …

Paul George is a bit of a throwback. It’s been half-a-decade since the NBA has seen a true superstar free agent. Kyrie Irving was nominally available last offseason, but quickly re-signed, and James Harden opted in rather than exploring the market last summer. The 2022 offseason had a superstar hiding in plain sight, but none of knew what Jalen Brunson …

The Chicago Bulls have reportedly come to terms with restricted free agent forward Patrick Williams on a five-year contract worth $90 million, with the final year being a player option. This is a quality piece of business for the Bulls, who are locking up a 22-year-old two-way wing, who can play both forward spots, provide quality defense and is sporting …

Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors don’t need to split up, at least not from a practical, team-building perspective. Golden State will have nearly $34 million in room beneath the first apron and $28 million in room beneath the luxury tax line if they elect to waive Chris Paul. That’s enough money to bring Thompson back at a reasonable …

Ranking Warriors’ pressing NBA free agency needs by position originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area From the outside looking in, the Warriors are stepping into Sunday’s opening of NBA free agency having already taken two steps back between their Paul-George-Klay-Thompson quandary that might become a real problem for the front office. In either case of the Warriors trading or …

Report: Len intends to sign one-year, $3.3M Kings contract originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The Kings are bringing back a familiar face to shore up some center depth. Veteran center Alex Len intends to sign a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Kings in free agency, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday, citing sources. Alex Len intends to …

Whatever NBA theatrics do come — once the clock strikes 6 p.m. ET, once free agents can begin contact with prospective teams, once several more trades shake the league’s landscape like a snow globe — this July will present the first case study of just how front offices and agents will navigate the new math and restrictions that come with …

Report: Sixers do not extend qualifying offer to Terquavion Smith originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers did not extend a qualifying offer to 21-year-old guard Terquavion Smith, Liberty Ballers’ Paul Hudrick reported Sunday. That decision makes Smith, who was on a two-way contract last season, an unrestricted free agent. Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has generally …

J.B. Bickerstaff, who was fired by the Cavaliers five weeks ago, wasn’t unemployed for long. He has now been hired by the Pistons as their new head coach. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) The NBA coaching carousel keeps going around and around and around. According to Yahoo Sports’ Vincent Goodwill, the Detroit Pistons are hiring J.B. Bickerstaff to replace Monty …

Getty Images The Detroit Pistons will hire J.B. Bickerstaff as their new head coach, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Bickerstaff, who was fired by the Cleveland Cavaliers in May after being eliminated from the playoffs in the second round, will be the third coach in three seasons for the Pistons.  Hiring Bickerstaff is the latest move in what has been a …

Pistons hire J.B. Bickerstaff as head coach after 5 seasons with Cavs: Report originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago The Detroit Pistons have a new head coach. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Sunday that the franchise has tabbed former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff as their next lead man. The deal reportedly is for five years. ESPN Sources: The Detroit …

The NBA coaching carousel keeps going around and around and around. According to Yahoo Sports’ Vince Goodwill the Detroit Pistons are hiring J.B. Bickerstaff to replace Monty Williams as head coach. J.B. Bickerstaff will be the new Pistons head coach, sources tell @YahooSports. It was between Bickerstaff and former Pistons assistant Sean Sweeney, who’s in Dallas. Woj first on the …

A federal judge Friday granted the Toronto Raptors’ motion to compel the New York Knicks’ trade secret lawsuit to arbitration. The decision means the dispute will move from the public forum of litigation to a private dispute resolution process overseen by the NBA. U.S. District Judge Jessica Clarke’s 29-page ruling was not on the merits of the Knicks’ allegations but …

In a decision that could have ripple effects over the next several weeks, D’Angelo Russell plans to pick up his $18.7 million option to play for the Los Angeles Lakers next season, according to multiple reports. Russell averaged 18 points (on 46/42/83 shooting splits), 6.3 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game this past season, helping the Lakers to a 47-35 …

Cleveland Cavaliers v Chicago Bulls The Bulls’ roster is evolving. It’s too early to say what — is this a genuine rebuild or another half effort? — but this team is getting younger and more athletic with additions like 21-year-old Josh Giddey and just-drafted Matas Buzelis. Meanwhile, it appears 34-year-old DeMar DeRozan is about to walk in free agency. Patrick …

Bronny James speaks to reporters during the NBA draft combine on May 14. The Lakers selected James with the 55th pick of the NBA draft on Thursday. (Nam Y. Huh / Associated Press) I feel sorry for Bronny James. His dad did him no favors. What if other players think he gets more playing time than he deserves because he’s …

LA Clippers v Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson’s time with the Golden State Warriors — 13 seasons and four rings — appears about to end. And Paul George might slide into his place in the Bay Area. Thompson and the Warriors remain nowhere close in negotiations for a new contract and his agent has been testing the waters — and …

Andrew Wiggins isn’t playing for Team Canada. (Photo by Amanda Loman/Getty Images) Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins missed the start of the Canadian national men’s basketball team training camp Friday. Wiggins, who was born and raised in the Toronto area, was named to the Team Canada training camp roster earlier in June, but will miss the Olympics due to …

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is staying with the Los Angeles Clippers for another season. Westbrook, a nine-time All-Star, is picking up his $4 million player option to stay in LA, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up his $4 million option and returning to the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook averaged 11.1 points, 5 …

Kevin Love declined his $4 million player option on Saturday, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, but is hoping to stay with the Miami Heat. Per Wojnarowski, both sides are “enthusiastic” about negotiating a new deal in free agency. ESPN Sources: Miami Heat F/C Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but both sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal …

LeBron James has opted out of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for next season, his agent, Rich Paul, told ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, but he’s not expected to a free agent for long. According to Paul, James is willing to work with the Lakers on a new deal that would come in below the maximum three-year, $162 million deal …

Dunleavy not fazed by potential of breaking up Warriors dynasty originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Ahead of the 2023-24 NBA season, Mike Dunleavy took on a heavy task when he became Warriors general manager. Nearly one year later, he faces an offseason full of potentially franchise-altering decisions, mostly surrounding the future of impending NBA free agent and beloved …

LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after declining the player option on his contract. He can re-sign with the Lakers for up to three years and approximately $162 million. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times) The Lakers will enter Sunday’s free-agency period as one of the more interesting teams despite having a roster near capacity and, currently, limited means …

NBA: Playoffs-Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets LeBron James is officially a free agent, but nobody around the league thinks he is leaving Los Angeles. LeBron is opting out of his $51.4 million contract with the Lakers next season, which was expected and was officially broken by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Technically this makes LeBron a free agent, although …

Clippers forward Paul George looks to pass as Dallas’ P.J. Washington, left, and Daniel Gafford pressure him in Game 2 of their playoff series in April. George became a free agent Saturday when he declined the option on his contract. (Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press) All-Star forward Paul George has informed the Clippers that he is opting out of his …