Stephen Anthony Smith

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[Shams Charania @ShamsCharania]

Just in: The Sacramento Kings are waiving DeMar DeRozan, making the six-time All-Star one of the top free agents, sources tell ESPN. The sides worked collaboratively on this resolution after exploring trade routes.

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

Rich Paul doesn't think LeBron's free-agency decision will be happening in “the next few days”, per @MarkG_Medina 👀

[GSW Ball Report @GSWBallReport]

There are about 5-6 teams left in the mix to sign LeBron James, per @ShamsCharania 👀

(h/t @rayalmeda)

[SleeperKnicks @SleeperKnicks]

REPORT: The Knicks have officially shown interest in LeBron James, per @JakeLFischer.

[Shot Coverage @ShotCoverage]

The Miami Heat are expected to sign Bradley Beal, per @NBATradeReport

(📷@TheHoopsAlerts)

[Stephen Anthony Smith @firsttake102]

RT @LegionHoops: REPORT: Jonathan Kuminga is receiving “significant interest” from the Lakers, per @DanWoikeSports

“A high-upside swing r…

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

🚨 The Sixers have reached out to LeBron James, per @Tjonesonthenba

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

LeBron James Free Agency decision is between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, per @NickFriedell

(Via @957thegame)

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

The Nuggets have reached out to LeBron James to express their interest in him, per @BennettDurando

(https://t.co/DH9ABVbV0s)

[Bleacher Report @BleacherReport]

LeBron James is willing to accept a minimum contract to play for a contender, per @ShamsCharania

He doesn't intend to make a "financially-driven decision"

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

"The LeBron thing to Miami is real ... They've got a plan around Giannis that's about this year." 👀

- @LeBatardShow

[Basketball Forever @bballforever_]

James Harden is expected to help the Cavaliers pursue LeBron James by delaying his new contract. 👀

Harden declined his $42.3 million player option and is expected to re-sign with Cleveland, but he's waiting to finalize a new deal to maximize the Cavs' financial flexibility as they explore a potential reunion with LeBron.

(Via Joe Vardon)

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

The Lakers told Jalen Duren that they see him as a “max-salary level player” in today’s free agency meeting, per @sam_amick

[Hoops @Hoopss]

INSANE BUT TRUE: LeBron informed the Lakers he’s leaving after Bronny’s contract was fully guaranteed. 😭

One last fatherly responsibility before walking away. ❤️

[NBACentral @TheDunkCentral]

The Wizards are showing interest in bringing back Russell Westbrook, per @JakeLFischer & @TheSteinLine

This could be fun 🤩

“League sources tell The Stein Line that Washington has a level interest in Russell Westbrook. The nine-time former All-Star's final season of the four in his career in which he averaged a triple-double (22.2 PPG, 11.5 RPG and 11.7 APG) came in 2020-21 with the Wizards.”

(Via https://t.co/oaTTCVkM3d)

[Legion Hoops @LegionHoops]

Name a better squad than this.

I’ll wait…

[Basketball Forever @bballforever_]

BREAKING: The Wizards have interest in signing Russell Westbrook this summer 😱

(via Marc Stein)

[Polymarket Hoops @PolymarketHoops]

The Warriors are hesitant to trade Jimmy Butler due to his strong ties with GM Dunleavy and Kerr, per @JakeLFischer & @TheSteinLine.

(h/t @GSWBallReport)

[Dave McMenamin @mcten]

Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren has a planned call with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, a league source confirmed to ESPN (@sam_amick first). However DET thus far is uninterested in pursuing a sign and trade with their All-Star big man, sources said.

[Fullcourtpass @Fullcourtpass]

Draymond Green is declining his $27.7 million player option to become a free agent, per @ShamsCharania

“This move gives the Warriors flexibility to pursue LeBron James in free agency and Anthony Davis via trade to form a Big 4”