Per Jake Fischer (Bleacher Report livestream from Las Vegas), Jonathan Kuminga is looking for more than $25M per year:
"I do believe that Kuminga is looking for something more than that $25 million ballpark that he landed last year from Golden State. Quite frankly, I find it difficult to imagine he's going to find that number on this marketplace."
On the Lakers' offer:
"They have made offers to Jonathan Kuminga repeatedly. Last I heard, two years, $20 million was what the Lakers were hoping for."
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The Hornets would be a viable landing spot for Jarrett Allen if the Cavs decide to move the rim-protecting center this offseason.
Charlotte has an abundance of assets and tax space to emerge as a realistic suitor for Allen, while Cleveland is reportedly open to exploring trades.
NBA spokesperson: “We don’t have a specific timeline for the conclusion of the investigation but expect the firm to finalize its work in the coming weeks."
Adou Thiero on all 5 starters LAL opened up the playoffs with being gone from the team: “It’s going to be different but that’s not what I’m really focused on right now. This is the team I’m with right now, so I’m focused on getting better, getting better with this group of guys”
The Golden State Warriors and center Charles Bassey have agreed on a one-year deal, bringing the big man back to the Bay Area for his sixth NBA season, sources tell ESPN. Bassey returns to Golden State in wake of Quinten Post joining the Grizzlies on an offer sheet.
Cameron Carr said he is over the toe issue that limited him in the 3rd Cali Classic game. “It just looked a little weird.” Lakers coach Ty Abbott said that Carr and Adou Thiero (wrist) will play in Vegas Friday, but it hasn’t been determined how much they’ll play in LV overall.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are actively pursuing both James Harden and LeBron James in free agency, league sources tell @TheConsensusNBA. Cleveland has engaged in discussions with Harden on a new two-year contract while continuing its pursuit of a reunion with James, sources said.
“The Raptors do not want to be held responsible if Leonard’s contract is voided or otherwise altered as a result of the league’s investigation. The NBA league office informed us that as a result of the ongoing investigation involving the Clippers, we would assume the risk of any potential outcome of the investigation impacting Kawhi”
(via @nytimes)