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According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Dončić wasn't consulted about the Los Angeles Lakers sale. The Lakers are being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion. Dončić plans to have a video call with Iger and Kushner from Slovenia. "I don't think this type of thing...

Kawhi Leonard continues to operate under the belief that he will be able to join the Toronto Raptors for training camp, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, unprotected first-round draft picks in...

Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards have decided to hold off on extension talks until after the 2026-27 season starts, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Davis is eligible for a four-year, $275 million contract extension. The Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks last season. Davis will make $58.5...

DSJ Quick Take: Heat and Lakers Circling Klay Thompson as Mavericks Resist a Buyout The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers are both interested in Klay Thompson, and Dallas would rather move him in a trade than let him go for nothing. Thompson has one year and $17.5 million left...

DALLAS — Trade and buyout rumors have swirled around Dallas Mavericks wing Klay Thompson, whose future with Dallas is uncertain. Most recently, Christian Clark of The Athletic reported that Thompson would welcome a return to his hometown of Los Angeles. The 36-year-old three-point marksman joined the Mavericks in the 2024...

According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors have mutual interest in getting an extension done in August. Curry will make $62.6 million next season in the final year of his contract. The future Hall of Famer is eligible for a two-year, $136.7 million extension....

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have shown interest in sign-and-trade opportunities for Los Angeles Clippers wing Bennedict Mathurin, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Los Angeles remains interested in re-signing the 24-year-old, while the New Orleans Pelicans, Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks are also intrigued by the idea of adding Mathurin.  Bennedict...

The Sacramento Kings are not interested in buying out Zach LaVine, according to James Ham of Locked On Kings. LaVine will make $48.9 million next season in the final year of his contract. The shooting guard picked up his 2026-27 player option on June 29. The Kings acquired LaVine from...

According to Logan Murdock of The Ringer, a small contingent of the Golden State Warriors' front office wanted to trade Jimmy Butler to the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis. A deal didn't go down because of Davis' injury history and desire for a new extension. It is widely believed in...

According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the Golden State Warriors have tried to acquire LeBron James three times. The Warriors attempted to trade for James when he was on the Los Angeles Lakers and wanted to sign the NBA legend this summer in free agency. Golden State went 0/3 in...