LeBron James hopeful Lakers can challenge Mavs for Klay Thompson
Marc Stein: As we’ve been reporting for 24-plus hours: Klay Thompson’s departure from the Golden State Warriors looks increasingly imminent … with LeBron James hopeful, per league sources today, that the Lakers can mount a bid to challenge Dallas. Friday’s story: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/more-new-twists-in-the-looming-free
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
Source: Twitter @TheSteinLine
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Evan Sidery @esidery
The Clippers, Lakers and Mavericks will be strong contenders for Klay Thompson, per @ShamsCharania (nytimes.com/athletic/56034…).
Golden State is open to participating in sign-and-trades to help Thompson as well.
Officially the end of an era for the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/ntzPpy5ELa – 6:04 PM
The Clippers, Lakers and Mavericks will be strong contenders for Klay Thompson, per @ShamsCharania (nytimes.com/athletic/56034…).
Golden State is open to participating in sign-and-trades to help Thompson as well.
Officially the end of an era for the Warriors. pic.twitter.com/ntzPpy5ELa – 6:04 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Klay as a Warrior:
— 4x Champion
— 5x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— All-Defense
— 2nd all-time in playoff threes
— Most threes ever in a game (14)
— Most threes ever in a quarter
— 60-point game on 11 dribbles
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/GouGzMnrcM – 5:53 PM
Klay as a Warrior:
— 4x Champion
— 5x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— All-Defense
— 2nd all-time in playoff threes
— Most threes ever in a game (14)
— Most threes ever in a quarter
— 60-point game on 11 dribbles
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/GouGzMnrcM – 5:53 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Klay as a Warrior:
— 5x Champion
— 5x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— All-Defense
— 2nd all-time in playoff threes
— Most threes ever in a game (14)
— Most threes ever in a quarter
— 60-point game on 11 dribbles
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/XHPEea1d9G – 5:51 PM
Klay as a Warrior:
— 5x Champion
— 5x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— All-Defense
— 2nd all-time in playoff threes
— Most threes ever in a game (14)
— Most threes ever in a quarter
— 60-point game on 11 dribbles
End of an era. pic.twitter.com/XHPEea1d9G – 5:51 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
Obviously, Klay Thompson has a connection w/ Lakers (father being broadcaster/former player Mychal Thompson) & grew up in LA, but I’d be shocked if he passed on signing w/ the Mavericks.
Who knows: Maybe he’s always wanted to rock a Lakers jersey.
Let it not be the Clippers… – 5:50 PM
Obviously, Klay Thompson has a connection w/ Lakers (father being broadcaster/former player Mychal Thompson) & grew up in LA, but I’d be shocked if he passed on signing w/ the Mavericks.
Who knows: Maybe he’s always wanted to rock a Lakers jersey.
Let it not be the Clippers… – 5:50 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Mavs being in on Klay Thompson surprises me a bit. Derrick Jones Jr. was so important to their identity last year. You’d be incredible offensively with Klay in his place, but letting him go means fundamentally changing who you are as a team right after reaching the Finals. – 5:49 PM
The Mavs being in on Klay Thompson surprises me a bit. Derrick Jones Jr. was so important to their identity last year. You’d be incredible offensively with Klay in his place, but letting him go means fundamentally changing who you are as a team right after reaching the Finals. – 5:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Our ESPN story on LeBron James’ contract situation with the Los Angeles Lakers is updated with quotes from Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as well as potential “impact” players James would be willing to take a pay cut to land es.pn/4bpycww – 5:47 PM
Our ESPN story on LeBron James’ contract situation with the Los Angeles Lakers is updated with quotes from Rich Paul of Klutch Sports as well as potential “impact” players James would be willing to take a pay cut to land es.pn/4bpycww – 5:47 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Klay is going to get the Dwyane Wade memorial “lifetime achievement contract for his lifetime achievements with a different team” pic.twitter.com/S621gWl9CP – 5:44 PM
Klay is going to get the Dwyane Wade memorial “lifetime achievement contract for his lifetime achievements with a different team” pic.twitter.com/S621gWl9CP – 5:44 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Klay Thompson and the Warriors are braced for the end of an era.
Three teams have emerged as strong suitors for Thompson, with Golden State open to sign-and-trade deals to aid in his earning potential elsewhere, sources said. Full story: nytimes.com/athletic/56034… pic.twitter.com/5psPzkfT29 – 5:44 PM
Klay Thompson and the Warriors are braced for the end of an era.
Three teams have emerged as strong suitors for Thompson, with Golden State open to sign-and-trade deals to aid in his earning potential elsewhere, sources said. Full story: nytimes.com/athletic/56034… pic.twitter.com/5psPzkfT29 – 5:44 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors are preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources say.
Details at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/56034… – 5:40 PM
The Warriors are preparing to lose Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources say.
Details at @TheAthletic with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/56034… – 5:40 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and a legacy player, league sources say.
More at @TheAthletic with @anthonyVslater: nytimes.com/athletic/56034… – 5:40 PM
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and a legacy player, league sources say.
More at @TheAthletic with @anthonyVslater: nytimes.com/athletic/56034… – 5:40 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The great Jim Hill and I will talk plenty about LeBron James, Paul George and more Lakers/Clippers free agency on @SportsCentralLA. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:28 PM
The great Jim Hill and I will talk plenty about LeBron James, Paul George and more Lakers/Clippers free agency on @SportsCentralLA. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:28 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Paul George opting out boosts already high likelihood he chooses between Clippers and Sixers. Clips have advantage – for now – per source.
This gives Klay Thompson leverage with Warriors, who dread the idea of Klay and CP3 walking without a star coming in. – 5:12 PM
Paul George opting out boosts already high likelihood he chooses between Clippers and Sixers. Clips have advantage – for now – per source.
This gives Klay Thompson leverage with Warriors, who dread the idea of Klay and CP3 walking without a star coming in. – 5:12 PM
Jovan Buha @jovanbuha
The Lakers essentially have 14 players under contract entering free agency:
AD
LeBron (assuming he re-signs)
Rui Hachimura
Austin Reaves
D’Angelo Russell
Jarred Vanderbilt
Gabe Vincent
Dalton Knecht
Jaxson Hayes
Christian Wood
JHS
Cam Reddish
Maxwell Lewis
Bronny James – 4:52 PM
The Lakers essentially have 14 players under contract entering free agency:
AD
LeBron (assuming he re-signs)
Rui Hachimura
Austin Reaves
D’Angelo Russell
Jarred Vanderbilt
Gabe Vincent
Dalton Knecht
Jaxson Hayes
Christian Wood
JHS
Cam Reddish
Maxwell Lewis
Bronny James – 4:52 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Klay Thompson spotted today riding his boat on Cherry Creek Reservoir.
pic.twitter.com/pcQy2M9h1K – 4:37 PM
Klay Thompson spotted today riding his boat on Cherry Creek Reservoir.
pic.twitter.com/pcQy2M9h1K – 4:37 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f370e1… – 3:17 PM
LeBron James intends to sign a new deal with the Lakers, AP source says (from @AP) apnews.com/article/f370e1… – 3:17 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two aging stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree.
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:16 PM
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two aging stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree.
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:16 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
More context here on LeBron James’ decision to opt out, with plans to return to the Lakers, at @TheAthletic, with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/55885… – 3:13 PM
More context here on LeBron James’ decision to opt out, with plans to return to the Lakers, at @TheAthletic, with @ShamsCharania
nytimes.com/athletic/55885… – 3:13 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two former stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree.
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:09 PM
LeBron may be willing to take a pay cut to give the Lakers access to the mid-level exception. I have 10 possible targets they could use it on:
– Four possible trades.
– Three 3-and-Ds.
– Two former stars.
– And a Jonas in a pear tree.
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:09 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
10 Lakers mid-level exception targets if LeBron James indeed takes discount on his next contract
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:05 PM
10 Lakers mid-level exception targets if LeBron James indeed takes discount on his next contract
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/10-la… – 3:05 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks free agency preview: The Derrick Jones Jr. domino, Klay Thompson and more dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:42 PM
From @MikeACurtis2:
Mavericks free agency preview: The Derrick Jones Jr. domino, Klay Thompson and more dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 2:42 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Lakers with LeBron declining his option.
For the Lakers to have access to the full $12.9M mid level, team salary needs to be in the range of $160M.
Using $5.2M+ of the mid level hard caps the Lakers at $178.7M. pic.twitter.com/9jUeSdlCgX – 2:22 PM
Lakers with LeBron declining his option.
For the Lakers to have access to the full $12.9M mid level, team salary needs to be in the range of $160M.
Using $5.2M+ of the mid level hard caps the Lakers at $178.7M. pic.twitter.com/9jUeSdlCgX – 2:22 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Okay, here’s how Denver can sign Klay Thompson:
With 11 players on the roster, the Nuggets currently have about $170.39 million committed to 2024-25. The first luxury tax apron line is $178.65 million, so Denver has about $8.26 mil in space.
If they trade Zeke Nnaji into – 2:16 PM
Okay, here’s how Denver can sign Klay Thompson:
With 11 players on the roster, the Nuggets currently have about $170.39 million committed to 2024-25. The first luxury tax apron line is $178.65 million, so Denver has about $8.26 mil in space.
If they trade Zeke Nnaji into – 2:16 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
LeBron James reportedly willing to take a pay cut to help Lakers sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 1:43 PM
LeBron James reportedly willing to take a pay cut to help Lakers sportando.basketball/en/lebron-jame… – 1:43 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For all his playoff issues, DLo was a big reason the Lakers *made* the playoffs to begin with. And between LeBron/AD coming off Team USA, plus LBJ’s inevitable pacing, they can’t afford to trade DLo for someone more about the postseason. He’s gotta be an “82 game” guy as well. AK – 1:38 PM
For all his playoff issues, DLo was a big reason the Lakers *made* the playoffs to begin with. And between LeBron/AD coming off Team USA, plus LBJ’s inevitable pacing, they can’t afford to trade DLo for someone more about the postseason. He’s gotta be an “82 game” guy as well. AK – 1:38 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Mavericks have a potential path to Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/mav… pic.twitter.com/A1BvSHwsx4 – 1:07 PM
Mavericks have a potential path to Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/mav… pic.twitter.com/A1BvSHwsx4 – 1:07 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Dallas Mavericks emerge as suitor for Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/28/dal… pic.twitter.com/XRi5xsm1Jf – 1:00 PM
Dallas Mavericks emerge as suitor for Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/28/dal… pic.twitter.com/XRi5xsm1Jf – 1:00 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
LeBron James opts out of $51.4 million for next season, expected to re-sign with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:57 PM
LeBron James opts out of $51.4 million for next season, expected to re-sign with Lakers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:57 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
New ESPN story: LeBron James will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in order to sign a new deal with the team, a source familiar with his intentions told ESPN es.pn/4bpycww – 12:55 PM
New ESPN story: LeBron James will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers in order to sign a new deal with the team, a source familiar with his intentions told ESPN es.pn/4bpycww – 12:55 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
LeBron James to decline $51.4 million player option, but expected to stay with the Lakers on a new deal #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 12:46 PM
LeBron James to decline $51.4 million player option, but expected to stay with the Lakers on a new deal #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 12:46 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
With LeBron James opting out to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar is considering opening up a pathway for the team to obtain the full midlevel exception for the right targets, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/rzew2q2V9Q – 12:43 PM
With LeBron James opting out to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the superstar is considering opening up a pathway for the team to obtain the full midlevel exception for the right targets, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/rzew2q2V9Q – 12:43 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
LeBron James to opt out of Lakers contract, but expected to stay on new deal, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:20 PM
LeBron James to opt out of Lakers contract, but expected to stay on new deal, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/lebro… – 12:20 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $51.4 million, a source familiar with his plans told ESPN. James will look to sign a new deal to stay in Los Angeles, the source said. – 12:16 PM
LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $51.4 million, a source familiar with his plans told ESPN. James will look to sign a new deal to stay in Los Angeles, the source said. – 12:16 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Just In: Los Angeles Lakers four-time champion LeBron James intends to opt out of his $51.4 million player option for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The expectation is James will return to the Lakers on a new deal. pic.twitter.com/wQAbSAwCQD – 12:11 PM
Just In: Los Angeles Lakers four-time champion LeBron James intends to opt out of his $51.4 million player option for next season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The expectation is James will return to the Lakers on a new deal. pic.twitter.com/wQAbSAwCQD – 12:11 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Bryce doesn’t think he’s going to be able to play in the NBA with LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZYbNxYDVkS – 11:25 AM
Bryce doesn’t think he’s going to be able to play in the NBA with LeBron 👀 pic.twitter.com/ZYbNxYDVkS – 11:25 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Klay Thompson, Mavericks reportedly have “strong mutual interest,” Warriors focused on Paul George
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 11:12 AM
Klay Thompson, Mavericks reportedly have “strong mutual interest,” Warriors focused on Paul George
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 11:12 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Why Bronny James’ success with the Lakers could depend on LeBron getting out of the way
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-b… – 11:09 AM
Why Bronny James’ success with the Lakers could depend on LeBron getting out of the way
(By @sportsreiter)
cbssports.com/nba/news/why-b… – 11:09 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba… – 10:54 AM
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba… – 10:54 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The latest Klay Thompson update via @wojespn indicates he’s likely to leave the Warriors:
– There’s been little communication between Golden State and Thompson throughout this process, which includes no actual offer to him.
– Thompson could be on the move via sign-and-trade, pic.twitter.com/CvbU4LX0su – 9:15 AM
The latest Klay Thompson update via @wojespn indicates he’s likely to leave the Warriors:
– There’s been little communication between Golden State and Thompson throughout this process, which includes no actual offer to him.
– Thompson could be on the move via sign-and-trade, pic.twitter.com/CvbU4LX0su – 9:15 AM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Theo Pinson sends message to Klay Thompson ahead of Free Agency warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/the… pic.twitter.com/RXt7nJw9p6 – 9:05 AM
Theo Pinson sends message to Klay Thompson ahead of Free Agency warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/the… pic.twitter.com/RXt7nJw9p6 – 9:05 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
All signs point to the Lakers fielding an almost identical roster to last year.
If LeBron picks up his option (and so do C. Wood & C. Reddish), the Lakers will be at $182.6M committed to 13 players. With Bronny unlikely to sign a Two-Way, that leaves them with only 1 more spot – 2:24 AM
All signs point to the Lakers fielding an almost identical roster to last year.
If LeBron picks up his option (and so do C. Wood & C. Reddish), the Lakers will be at $182.6M committed to 13 players. With Bronny unlikely to sign a Two-Way, that leaves them with only 1 more spot – 2:24 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
Strong mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks is expected when free agency opens Sunday, league sources tell The Stein Line.
Full story with all the new twists in the Klay Chase: open.substack.com/pub/marcstein/… pic.twitter.com/osVbHgj46l – 9:49 PM
Strong mutual interest between Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks is expected when free agency opens Sunday, league sources tell The Stein Line.
Full story with all the new twists in the Klay Chase: open.substack.com/pub/marcstein/… pic.twitter.com/osVbHgj46l – 9:49 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBA free agency rumors roundup: Chris Paul pushes back deadline, LeBron to opt-out then re-sign
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:51 PM
NBA free agency rumors roundup: Chris Paul pushes back deadline, LeBron to opt-out then re-sign
nbcsports.com/nba/news/nba-f… – 8:51 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
NEW POD: LeBron/Bronny duo, Lakers getting roasted, NBA Summer League questions, Dalton Knecht steal via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/EvyoBmgHkV – 8:48 PM
NEW POD: LeBron/Bronny duo, Lakers getting roasted, NBA Summer League questions, Dalton Knecht steal via @BleavNetwork
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jel… pic.twitter.com/EvyoBmgHkV – 8:48 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Dallas Mavericks emerge as suitor for Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/28/dal… pic.twitter.com/MdndLZ8ti8 – 8:05 PM
Dallas Mavericks emerge as suitor for Klay Thompson warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/28/dal… pic.twitter.com/MdndLZ8ti8 – 8:05 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Surprise Pickaxe and Roll episode!
Weekends with @SwipaCam LIVE in about 10 minutes discussing Paul George, Klay Thompson, KCP, Zeke Nnaji, and fake trades/signings.
youtube.com/live/JL5Qi_B1N… pic.twitter.com/RV6W9lJ2DA – 6:39 PM
Surprise Pickaxe and Roll episode!
Weekends with @SwipaCam LIVE in about 10 minutes discussing Paul George, Klay Thompson, KCP, Zeke Nnaji, and fake trades/signings.
youtube.com/live/JL5Qi_B1N… pic.twitter.com/RV6W9lJ2DA – 6:39 PM
More on this storyline
Golden State is operating in the marketplace as a full nontaxpayer midlevel exception team for the first time in approximately a decade due to the anticipated departure of Thompson and the potential departure of Chris Paul’s $30 million non-guaranteed deal, league sources said, which sheds $73.2 million from its books. -via New York Times / June 29, 2024
The Warriors are open to participating in a sign-and-trade with Thompson to aid in his earning potential, those sources said. -via New York Times / June 29, 2024
The Golden State Warriors are preparing to lose four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson in free agency, an expected parting of ways between a legendary dynasty and one of its legacy players, league sources told The Athletic. -via New York Times / June 29, 2024
Team USA’s training camp to prepare for this summer’s Paris Olympics begins in a week in Las Vegas. Paul told ESPN that he will look to complete a deal with the Lakers for James before Team USA camp opens up. -via ESPN / June 29, 2024
Dave McMenamin: Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told ESPN that LeBron James has officially opted out with L.A. and will work with LAL on his next deal if it means adding an impact player: “He is prioritizing a roster improvement. He’s been adamant about exuding all efforts to improve the roster.” -via Twitter @mcten / June 29, 2024
Clemente Almanza: Ajay Mitchell said he grew up a LeBron fan -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / June 29, 2024