<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-2027-salary-cap-lebron-doncic-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers rumors: Los Angeles ‘prioritizing’ max salary cap space in 2027');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/lebron-james-and-luka-doncic-2.jpg"><figcaption>Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images.</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers rumors: Los Angeles ‘prioritizing’ max salary cap space in 2027</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T22:57:28-07:00">June 30th, 10:57pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T22:57:59-07:00">June 30th, 10:57pm</time><address><a>Josh Davis</a>Josh Davis is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints with a focus on MLB. As the founder and creator of OutOfSightSports, Josh spearheads the development and expansion of an engaging social media platform, with a core focus on Twitter/X. A passionate sports writer, Josh is dedicated to delivering compelling content that connects fans and fuels vibrant sports conversations. His vision is to craft stories so vivid that fans feel like they’re standing at the plate or on the field.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/grading-jake-laravia-lakers-contract-2025-nba-free-agency">Los Angeles Lakers are once again making headlines</a>—this time not for on-court moves, but for their long-term financial strategy. According to recent reports from Shams Charania, the Lakers are prioritizing 2027 salary cap flexibility, with plans to preserve space for a potential max-level free agent signing. This forward-looking approach follows LeBron James’ player option decision and major roster changes, including the departure of Anthony Davis and the high-profile acquisition of Luka Doncic in a blockbuster trade earlier this year.</p><p>According to Charania, who posted an <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939907387986457007" rel="noopener">update</a> on X, formerly known as Twitter, James’ mindset aligns with the Lakers’ front office strategy. He exercised his player option with the belief that the team can add the right piece to help him chase a fifth championship—his top priority—while also understanding that the organization is preparing to build around Doncic as the franchise centerpiece. However, if the Lakers fall short of building a true contender, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-mavericks-guard-lebron-james-trade-rumors">league insiders believe James could inform</a> the front office he wants a trade—potentially leading to an in-season move based on how the situation unfolds.</p><p>“LeBron James understands the Lakers are prioritizing the future… That really centers around Luka Doncic… He wants to compete for a championship wherever that may be.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">On LeBron James and the Lakers for the midnight <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SportsCenter</a>: <a href="https://t.co/XPK4lSo065">pic.twitter.com/XPK4lSo065</a></p><p>— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939907387986457007?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 1, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>With James officially locked in for the 2025-26 season at $52.6 million, the player option adds short-term clarity while keeping long-term options open. This aligns with reports that the Lakers 2027 salary cap strategy centers around building a contender after LBJ’s potential departure or final extension.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-mavericks-luka-doncic-anthony-davis-trade">The acquisition of Doncic was a franchise-altering move.</a> The Slovenian superstar is expected to sign a long-term deal soon, with projections ranging from a three-year, $165 million option to a four-year, $229 million extension. It’s clear the Doncic contract will play a central role in shaping the team’s financial future, as the organization is fully committed to building a new era around him once he becomes eligible to sign an extension on August 2nd.</p><p>By shedding long-term salary and avoiding bloated offseason deals, the Lakers are clearly positioning themselves to strike big in the 2027 free agency class, creating the financial flexibility needed to eventually pair Doncic with a high-level co-star once James exits or retires.</p><p>With a combination of star power, short-term competitiveness, and forward-thinking planning, the Lakers are building around Doncic and positioning themselves for another franchise-defining splash in 2027—looking to maximize what remains of their time with James while preparing for the next chapter in Los Angeles.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers rumors: Los Angeles ‘prioritizing’ max salary cap space in 2027

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-4-mystery-teams-reach-out-to-rich-paul-about-lebron-james-trade');   ga('set', 'title', '4 mystery teams reach out to Rich Paul about LeBron James trade');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Los-Angeles-Lakers-forward-LeBron-James.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Blewett-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>4 mystery teams reach out to Rich Paul about LeBron James trade</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T20:28:28-07:00">June 30th, 8:28pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T20:28:54-07:00">June 30th, 8:28pm</time><address><a>Randall Barnes</a>Randall Barnes is a Fall 2019 Graduate of Fort Valley State University, an HBCU (Historically Black College or University) in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he majored in Media Studies. He is the Founder of HBCU Pulse, a multimedia outlet with the mission to tell the authentic stories of HBCU Life via traditional, digital and social media outlets to amplify our voice. He is also the host of HBCU Pulse Radio, which can be heard on SiriusXM Channel 142 HBCU Fridays at 5 p.m. EST and wherever you get your podcasts.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Although <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/lakers-news-brian-windhorst-drops-lebron-james-trade-update-after-talking-to-agents-involved">LeBron James hasn’t formally requested a trade</a>, it appears that several teams around the league are looking into ways that they can aquire the four-time NBA Champion. On today’s trade deadline edition of <i>NBA Today</i>, Dave McMenamin gave<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_424Jvuxhs" rel="noopener"> a pivotal update</a> about the future of James with the Lakers and potential interest for his services in the trade market.</p><p>“LeBron hasn’t had any discussions with the Lakers about wanting a trade. Rich Paul said four teams contacted him in the last 24 hours wanting to talk trades, but there weren’t any substantive conversations with those teams…Right now, LeBron is focused on playing on a championship-caliber roster. Rich told me: ‘There are no guarantees in building one, but we know what it looks like — and what it doesn’t look like.’”</p><p>He continued, “Rich also told me that he understands that, in this moment, it’s important for the Lakers to look out for Luka Dončić. But as a representative of LeBron James, he has to make sure he’s looking out for LeBron’s best interests as well.”</p><p>The conversations about James potentially being traded from the Lakers started to circulate after he opted into his $52.6 million option to return to the team for the upcoming season. Per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, this is <a href="https://www.si.com/media/brian-windhorst-lakers-lebron-james-contract-situation" rel="noopener">the first time</a> he’s exercised his player option.</p><p>“There’s something that’s unusual here, and it’s unusual for LeBron to be in this spot. He’s signed nine contracts in his illustrious career. Eight of them have had player options in them. Not once in the eight times has he ever taken that player option. He’s always opted to sign in to a new contract. This is the first time in 22 years that he’s ever been on a contract in his last year.”</p><p>To further enflame the conversations, Rich Paul’s statement on Sunday morning vaguely hinted that James could be interested in moving on and competiging for a championship elsewhere in the final years of his career.</p><p>“LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Paul said. “He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.”</p><p>The next few weeks will be interesting to see what will occur with the Lakers and if Rob Pelinka will actively work to build out the roster to properly field a contender. If they don’t, the four mystery teams will certainly start to look into options to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nuggets-trade-proposal-for-lebron-james-after-rich-paul-comments">bolster their championship chase by adding LeBron James</a> to their roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

4 mystery teams reach out to Rich Paul about LeBron James trade

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/grading-jake-laravia-lakers-contract-2025-nba-free-agency');   ga('set', 'title', 'Grading Jake LaRavia’s $12 million Lakers contract in 2025 NBA free agency');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/IMG_1745.jpeg"></figure><h1>Grading Jake LaRavia’s $12 million Lakers contract in 2025 NBA free agency</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T19:55:12-07:00">June 30th, 7:55pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T19:55:12-07:00">June 30th, 7:55pm</time><address><a>David Yapkowitz</a>David Yapkowitz is an NBA Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a credentialed reporter based in Los Angeles who covers the NBA/WNBA, NCAA/NCAAW and boys/girls high school basketball.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles Lakers’ obvious need for a center has garnered headlines since the team was eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs. But with the free agency negotiation period beginning on Monday, the Lakers first move was to come to an agreement with a wing in Jake LaRavia.</p><p>The free agent market for legitimate center was slim as it is, and two potential targets for the Lakers in Brook Lopez and Clint Capela, came off the board relatively quickly. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/clippers-news-brook-lopez-agrees-to-2-year-18-million-deal-with-la">Lopez agreed to a contract with the LA Clippers</a> while <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/rockets-news-clint-capela-returns-houston-contract-free-agency">Capela agreed to return to the Houston Rockets</a>.</p><p>All is not lost for the Lakers, however, as the surprise addition to the free agent market, Deandre Ayton, will not clear waivers until Wednesday. The Lakers are one of the teams <a href="https://x.com/DanWoikeSports/status/1939716368515154099" rel="noopener">with interest in signing</a> Ayton, as per Dan Woike of The Athletic.</p><p>Even if Ayton does not end up signing with the Lakers, a move for a starting caliber big man was always likely via trade. Lopez and Capela are both going to be reserves for their new teams. The Lakers still possess their assets to facilitate a potential trade with a few intriguing names possibly available.</p><p>But with Dorian Finney-Smith headed to the Rockets on a four-year contract, the Lakers suddenly needed help on the wing as well. And that’s where LaRavia comes in. If the Lakers are indeed set on making a move for a center via trade, then it made sense to use some of their money on a wing in free agency.</p><p>And with Finney-Smith’s departure, the Lakers suddenly have the full non-tax payer MLE available, some of which was used to sign LaRavia.</p><h2><b>Lakers sign Jake LaRavia in free agency</b></h2><p>When the 2024-25 NBA season rolls around, LaRavia will most likely come off the bench in a similar to role to the one Finney-Smith played. Now there are obvious differences in their respective games. LaRavia is not the defensive presence that Finney-Smith is. But he’s not exactly a negative on that end of the floor either.</p><p>LaRavia is still relatively young at 23-years-old, and thus is still developing as a player. He could ultimately end up being part of the Lakers’ future core, but he can also help the team immediately.</p><p>Consistent three-point shooting is something the Lakers need, and LaRavia can provide that. He holds a career average of 37.1 percent shooting from the three-point line. He began last season with the Memphis Grizzlies before being traded to the Sacramento Kings. In 47 games with the Grizzlies last year, he shot a career-best 44.4 percent from three-point range.</p><p>Having elite athletes who can finish at the basket are not the only type of players who thrive alongside a playmaking threat like Luka Doncic. The ability to knock down catch and shoot three-point shots is crucial as well. LaRavia is sure to get open looks next season alongside Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.</p><p>Following the trade from the Grizzlies, LaRavia appeared in 19 games off the bench for the Kings at a little over 19 minutes per game. He averaged 6.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists with splits of 43.8 percent shooting from the field and 38.5 percent shooting from the three-point line.</p><p>LaRavia brings positional versatility to the Lakers with his ability to play both forward positions. With the free agent exceptions available following Finney-Smith’s departure, this was not a bad signing.</p><p><i><b>Final grade: B+</b></i></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Grading Jake LaRavia’s $12 million Lakers contract in 2025 NBA free agency

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-mavericks-guard-lebron-james-trade-rumors');   ga('set', 'title', 'Former Mavericks guard adds intrigue to LeBron James trade rumors');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LeBron-James-during-Lakers-warmups.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Former Mavericks guard adds intrigue to LeBron James trade rumors</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T18:40:08-07:00">June 30th, 6:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T18:40:08-07:00">June 30th, 6:40pm</time><address><a>Zachary Draves</a>Zachary Draves is a sportswriter and broadcaster based in the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa. Zachary covers a variety of different sports as well as sports history, sport and society, and sport and culture. He is also a professor of sociology.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Dallas Mavericks</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Even though <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-makes-52-6-million-contract-decision" rel="noopener">LeBron James exercised a $52.6 million player option</a> to stay with the LA Lakers, rumors persist of a possible trade. </p><p>They stem from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-makes-52-6-million-contract-decision" rel="noopener">Rich Paul’s recent comments</a> that James would be open to a trade if the Lakers aren’t up to championship caliber. However, Paul clarified, saying that no trade option is available. </p><p>Among those believing James will abandon ship for greener pastures is former Dallas Mavericks guard Theo Pinson.</p><p>On Monday, Pinson <a href="https://x.com/tpinsonn/status/1939830329738457490" rel="noopener">took to X</a> to speak it into existence. </p><p>“Bron leaving LA,” he posted. </p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Bron leaving LA</p><p>— Theo pinson (@tpinsonn) <a href="https://twitter.com/tpinsonn/status/1939830329738457490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>James will be entering his 23rd season in the NBA. He has been with the Lakers since 2020. Legacy-wise, James has won four NBA championships: two with the Miami Heat (2012, 2013), one with the Cleveland Cavaliers (2016), and one with the Lakers (2020). </p><p>James continues to defy the adage that superstar athletes typically decline in their early 40s by remaining at the top of their game. This past season, he averaged 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 8.2 assists per game. </p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-makes-52-6-million-contract-decision" rel="noopener">Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs</a> in five games. </p><p>Pinson has been in the league since 2018. That year, he was drafted by the Brooklyn Nets before being traded to the Mavericks in 2021. </p><p>He has averaged 8.5 minutes per game while shooting 32% from the field. Pinson is currently playing with the Mets de Guaynabo of the Puerto Rican Basketball League. </p><h2>Why are rumors of the LeBron James trade swirling?</h2><p>Paul said that James wants to contend for another championship. This comes as speculation about his final season remains unresolved. </p><p>However, there is a no-trade clause in James’ contract. His age, 40 years old, is a factor, plus the situation involving the Lakers roster status has trade rumors fuming. </p><p>Nevertheless, James’ age could be a liability to any other team if a trade option was available. Among the teams highlighted as possible trade destinations include the New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, and the Cavaliers. </p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Former Mavericks guard adds intrigue to LeBron James trade rumors

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-la-lands-forward-deal-losing-dorian-finney-smith');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers land forward on $12 million deal after losing Dorian Finney-Smith');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LA-lands-forward-on-12-million-deal-after-losing-Dorian-Finney-Smith.jpg"><figcaption>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers land forward on $12 million deal after losing Dorian Finney-Smith</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T16:14:33-07:00">June 30th, 4:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T17:17:57-07:00">June 30th, 5:17pm</time><address><a>Richard Pereira</a>Richard Pereira joined ClutchPoints in January 2025 as an Associate Editor. He earned his degree from Florida Atlantic University in 2023 and has been covering the school's athletic programs since 2020, having served as a Sports Editor at the FAU University Press. He was granted the unique opportunity to report on the men's basketball team's journey to the Final Four in Houston for FAU Owls Nest during March Madness, consistently striving to grow as a sports journalist.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite losing wing <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/rockets-news-dorian-finney-smith-shades-lakers-53-million-free-agency-contract">Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets</a> in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have made their first addition of the 2025 NBA offseason with Jake LaRavia.</p><p>LaRavia will <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1939818967461171311" rel="noopener">sign a two-year, $12 million deal</a> with the Lakers, ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania <a href="https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/1939819184978108470" rel="noopener">reported</a> on Monday.</p><p>“Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. LaRavia had a strong finish after joining the Sacramento Kings last season,” Charania said.</p><p>“Fully guaranteed deal for Jake LaRavia in Los Angeles — negotiated tonight by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency.”</p><p>LaRavia played for the Memphis Grizzlies and Kings this past season. He averaged 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game after 66 appearances.</p><h2><b>What’s next for Lakers after landing Jake LaRavia</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LA-lands-forward-on-12-million-deal-after-losing-Dorian-Finney-Smith-1.jpg"><figcaption>Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>It will be a busy offseason for the Lakers, even after landing Jake LaRavia. Not only do they need solid shooting from the perimeter, but they also need depth at the center position.</p><p>Los Angeles is coming off a 2024-25 campaign where they finished with 50 wins throughout the regular season, the most since the 2019-20 season. However, their championship aspirations with Luka Doncic and LeBron James ended early after losing in five games to the Minnesota Timberwolves.</p><p>Inconsistent 3-point shooting and lack of size exposed the Lakers throughout the series. This summer will be crucial for the team to address those needs to elevate their talent and improve their chances at a title next season.</p><p>Which is what makes LaRavia an intriguing pickup. He shoots 37.1% from downtown after three years in the league so far, even though he only takes 2.7 attempts per game. The 2023-24 season showed him taking more shots from deep, making 1.5 triples at a 34% clip.</p><p>Los Angeles will continue to progress through the start of free agency. However, they must be swift in their signings as their needs must be the top priority to improve the overall quality of the roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers land forward on $12 million deal after losing Dorian Finney-Smith

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-deandre-ayton-strong-possibility-nba-insider');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers rumors: DeAndre Ayton a ‘strong possibility’ to join Lakers per NBA Insider');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blazers-center-DeAndre-Ayton-2.jpg"><figcaption>aime Valdez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers rumors: DeAndre Ayton a ‘strong possibility’ to join Lakers per NBA Insider</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T15:38:40-07:00">June 30th, 3:38pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T15:56:30-07:00">June 30th, 3:56pm</time><address><a>Josue Pavon</a>Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Los Angeles <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/ranking-4-best-deandre-ayton-free-agency-destinations-blazers-buyout">Lakers remain the top suitors for DeAndre Ayton</a> following the center’s buyout with the Portland Blazers. For many, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-pursue-deandre-ayton-free-agency-blazers-buyout">Ayton is best suited to address the Lakers’ needs</a> at center as a rim protector who can clean up around the glass. One NBA insider believes there’s a strong chance, Chris Haynes.</p><p>Ayton signing with the Lakers is <a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1939787366450757837" rel="noopener">likely going to happen</a>, according to Haynes.</p><p>“That is a strong possibility. Strong possibility,” Haynes said of Ayton joining the Lakers. “The Lakers already had a plethora of options to look for at the center position in free agency. You had Clint Capela out there. You had Brook Lopez out there.</p><p>“Now, you add DeAndre Ayton, all of a sudden, to the equation. If they’re able to land this, which again, sources have told me this is a strong possibility, you will pair him up with Luka Doncic, who was in his draft class.</p><p>“DeAndre Ayton, the 2018 NBA Draft’s No. 1 pick. Luka Doncic, No. 3. So you have the pairing on that, and I think it makes sense just for the route the Lakers are trying to go. This is Luka’s team. They want to build for him. They want to have guys around the same age that can go where he goes. I think you’re look at the future of what the Lakers are trying to do,” Haynes concluded.</p><p>After the Lakers’ first-round exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games, addressing the center position will be a top priority for Los Angeles this summer.</p><p>“Free agency hasn’t started, and he has to clear waivers. He clears waivers Wednesday,” Haynes added. “All signs are pointing in that direction.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Chris Haynes says there’s a ‘strong possibility’ that Deandre Ayton joins the Lakers 👀</p><p>“All signs are pointing in that direction.” </p><p> <a href="https://t.co/OQ0pXhLKwv">pic.twitter.com/OQ0pXhLKwv</a></p><p>— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) <a href="https://twitter.com/LADEig/status/1939783053033021753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Lakers’ trade for Doncic sacrificed their All-Star center, Anthony Davis, and his two-way production in the frontcourt. After a deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams was reversed at the trade deadline due to a failed physical, Los Angeles is undoubtedly in the market for an impactful center. And Ayton makes a lot of sense.</p><h2>Kendrick Perkins warns teams about DeAndre Ayton</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Blazers-center-DeAndre-Ayton.jpg"><figcaption>Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins believes DeAndre Ayton is on his last chance after a spoiled opportunity with the Blazers. However, Perkins believes if Ayton buys into the Lakers’ culture, it could be a success.</p><p>“When DeAndre Ayton is locked in, he’s focused, he’s losing himself in the team, he’s a hell of a player. Double-double. The problem is that it hasn’t been the case,” Perkins said.</p><p>We’ll see where Ayton’s next stop will be as he enters free agency.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers rumors: DeAndre Ayton a ‘strong possibility’ to join Lakers per NBA Insider

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-news-dorian-finney-smith-shades-lakers-53-million-free-agency-contract');   ga('set', 'title', 'Dorian Finney-Smith shades Lakers with $53 million Rockets free agency contract');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dorian-Finney-Smith-shades-Lakers-with-X-million-Rockets-free-agency-contract.jpg"></figure><h1>Dorian Finney-Smith shades Lakers with $53 million Rockets free agency contract</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T15:32:20-07:00">June 30th, 3:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T15:55:34-07:00">June 30th, 3:55pm</time><address><a>Brett Siegel</a>Brett Siegel joined ClutchPoints as a credentialed NBA insider and reporter in May 2023 after previously covering the NBA for Fastbreak on FanNation and NBA Analysis Network, as well as working with Louisville Basketball. From playing to coaching to covering the game as a media member, Brett has been involved with the game of basketball from many different perspectives. Breaking the news of various free agent signings, yearly NBA Draft news and other key stories around the league, Brett is always on the phone, getting the latest news and rumors around the NBA. Be sure to follow him on Twitter @BrettSiegelNBA.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Rockets</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Veteran free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith and the Houston Rockets <a href="https://x.com/BrettSiegelNBA/status/1939813849080971480" rel="noopener">have agreed</a> to a four-year, $53 million contract, league sources told ClutchPoints on Monday night. Finney-Smith is leaving the Los Angeles Lakers after spending a portion of the 2024-25 season with the team and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-contenders-lurking-dorian-finney-smith-declines-option">recently declining his $15.4 million player option</a>.</p><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-dangelo-russell-trade-nets-4-player-trade">Lakers traded D’Angelo Russell</a>, Maxwell Lewis, and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Finney-Smith and Shake Milton in December. Now, the two-way wing departs Los Angeles for a Western Conference rival in a better position to contend for a championship.</p><p>Losing Finney-Smith is a significant blow to the Lakers, especially considering that he is close friends with Luka Doncic. Los Angeles will have a hard time replacing his production on the wing in a limited free-agent market this offseason.</p><p>The final year of Finney-Smith’s new contract with Houston will contain a player option.</p><p>Finney-Smith, 32, has been known to be one of the better 3-and-D players on the wing in the NBA through the years. Multiple teams had expressed interest in him before he was traded to the Lakers this past season, and he again had playoff-contending teams interested in his services this free agency period.</p><p>However, after the Rockets <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-news-kevin-durant-trade-suns-jalen-green">traded for two-time Finals MVP and 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant</a>, Houston became a prime destination for Finney-Smith. Houston has also been very active this offseason before and after trading for Durant.</p><p>Steven Adams elected to return on a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-news-steven-adams-agrees-39-million-contract-extension">new three-year, $39 million contract</a> instead of becoming a free agent, and former NBA champion point guard Fred VanVleet restructured his deal by having his $44.9 million team option declined. Instead, VanVleet will agree to a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-rumors-fred-vanvleet-sign-50-million-contract-extension">two-year, $50 million contract</a>, which created breathing room for the team to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-rockets/rockets-news-jabari-smith-jr-secures-contract-extension">give Jabari Smith Jr. a $122 million extension</a>.</p><p>VanVleet taking less money also allowed GM Rafael Stone and the Rockets to be aggressive on the free agent market with players like Finney-Smith and Nickeil Alexander-Walker available.</p><p>Finney-Smith now becomes a key part of a revamped Rockets roster and will replace Dillon Brooks on the wing, who was included with Jalen Green in the trade with the Phoenix Suns for Durant. He averaged 8.7 points and 3.9 rebounds per game while shooting 41.1 percent from 3-point range in 63 combined games with the Nets and Lakers.</p><p>The Rockets finished the 2024-25 regular season with a 52-30 record, their best since the 2018-19 season when James Harden led the team to the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite their success this season as one of the younger teams in the league, Houston lost in the first round of the playoffs in a seven-game series against the Golden State Warriors.</p><p>With Durant available on the trade market and the Rockets recognizing their chance to capitalize on their championship potential, Stone and his front office pulled the trigger on the deal to acquire one of the best pure scorers in the NBA.</p><p>As a result, the Rockets have continued to add to their roster with the addition of Finney-Smith in free agency with the hopes of dethroning the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Dorian Finney-Smith shades Lakers with $53 million Rockets free agency contract

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-the-14-1-million-silver-lining-to-potential-dorian-finney-smith-loss');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers rumors: The $14.1 million silver lining to potential Dorian Finney-Smith loss');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Lakers-forward-Dorian-Finney-Smith-17-before-the-game.jpg"><figcaption>© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers rumors: The $14.1 million silver lining to potential Dorian Finney-Smith loss</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T15:22:12-07:00">June 30th, 3:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T15:22:12-07:00">June 30th, 3:22pm</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>With the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-rockets-hawks-fighting-make-multiple-wing-splashes">rumors surrounding Los Angeles Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith</a>, there has been speculation regarding what the future looks like for the 32-year-old. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-contenders-lurking-dorian-finney-smith-declines-option">Lakers’ power forward in Finney-Smith declined his player option</a> worth $15.4 million, meaning he will hit the open market, though that may not be the worst outcome for the team.</p><p>While Finney-Smith is effective as a two-way player, especially on the defensive side of the ball, and a close friend to Luka Doncic, the freeing up of his contract gives them some financial flexibility. According to Jake Fischer and Marc Stein, Finney-Smith’s departure has given Los Angeles <a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-absolute-latest-nba-free-agency?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=167190832&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener">“the full $14,1 million midlevel exception,”</a> which, with the team needing a center, could be used to their advantage.</p><p>“Losing Finney-Smith would obviously be a tough blow — not only because of his two-way ability but his status as one of Luka Dončić’s favorite teammates — but it would potentially benefit the Lakers’ bookkeeping,” Fischer and Stein wrote on “The Stein Line” on Monday. “Finney-Smith’s exit would unlock the full $14.1 million midlevel exception for the Lakers, who badly need to come away with a front-line center from the business they conduct this week.”</p><h2><b>Lakers “remain hopeful” on retaining Dorian Finney-Smith</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Dorian-Finney-Smith.jpg"><figcaption>Matt Blewett-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In terms of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-rumors-rockets-biggest-threat-steal-away-key-lakers-free-agent">players that will go after the Lakers’ free agent</a>, it has been speculated that the Houston Rockets are one of the front-runners to do so. After the team made a blockbuster deal for superstar Kevin Durant, the organization could also go after Finney-Smith, but Fischer and Marc Stein still say that Los Angeles<a href="https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-latest-freshest-and-hottest-nba?utm_source=post-email-title&amp;publication_id=392205&amp;post_id=167147450&amp;utm_campaign=email-post-title&amp;isFreemail=false&amp;r=39f60&amp;triedRedirect=true&amp;utm_medium=email" rel="noopener"> “remain hopeful”</a> on getting back the Florida product.</p><p>“The Rockets have use of their full $14.1 million midlevel exception to offer to Finney-Smith even after their considerable roster business in recent days,” Marc Stein and Jake Fischer wrote for The Stein Line. “There were strong suggestions Sunday that Houston is preparing a four-year offer for Finney-Smith … but perhaps at a figure shy of the full MLE amount.”</p><p>“The Lakers, meanwhile, remain hopeful of retaining Finney-Smith. The 32-year-old’s decision to bypass his $15.4 million player option for next season — when that move wasn’t accompanied by the announcement that he had agreed to terms with the Lakers on a new multiyear contract to replace it — surprised numerous observers leaguewide.”</p><p>At any rate, Los Angeles looks to further improve with free agency having started on Monday evening.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Lakers rumors: The $14.1 million silver lining to potential Dorian Finney-Smith loss

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Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>All eyes will be on the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason as they try to make the most of LeBron James’ quickly dwindling time in the NBA. However, they’re set for another five or more years with All-Star Luka Doncic as the future star of their franchise. Furthering his signature sneaker line with Jordan Brand, Luka Doncic will release a “Navidor” pack of the Jordan Luka 4 and Jordan Luka .77.</p><p><i><b>Check our <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/sneakers">Sneakers news</a> for more upcoming releases and breaking content!</b></i></p><p>The Jordan Luka 4 first arrived in April 2025 as the latest in Doncic’s signature line with Jordan Brand. The newest signature campaign also includes the Jordan Luka .77, which offers a small derivative from the main line with a sleeker, more toned-down lifestyle look.</p><p>It’s become commonplace for the two shoes to release alongside one another in matching, but slightly differing colorways. This upcoming “Navidor” pack (<i>Navigator </i>in Spanish) is a nod to Luka’s floor general attitude when stepping onto the court. For years to come, he’ll be tasked with navigating this Lakers franchise towards NBA glory once again.</p><h2>Jordan Luka 4 &amp; Jordan Luka .77 “Navidor”</h2><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jordan Luka 4 and .77 “Navidor” 🏀<br>🚨 OFFICIAL IMAGES 🚨<br>🗓️ July 2025 <a href="https://t.co/KlnzW3IdFI">pic.twitter.com/KlnzW3IdFI</a></p><p>— Sneaker News (@SneakerNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/SneakerNews/status/1937911477878268091?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Ad: Jordan Luka 4 ‘Navidor’ dropped early on Shiekh =&gt; <a href="https://t.co/siDC9BpEGj">https://t.co/siDC9BpEGj</a> <a href="https://t.co/FRF1xEhHFh">pic.twitter.com/FRF1xEhHFh</a></p><p>— SOLELINKS (@SOLELINKS) <a href="https://twitter.com/SOLELINKS/status/1938293682672963996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 26, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><br>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/jordan-luka-4-gone-fishing-official-release-details">Jordan Luka 4</a> and .77 models will arrive in a sleek colorway of <em>Black/Anthracite-Pink Prime </em>for a look that matches the Lakers’ uniforms perfectly. The Luka 4 will feature a knitted upper with several raised lines of stitching to give the shoe shape and texture. We see a full-length Cushlon outsole for maximum comfort as the shoes offer the latest in Jordan Brand Basketball tech. The shoe is set to retail for $130.</p></figure><p>The Luka .77 offers a simpler construction with a breathable mesh and suede upper, offering a primarily black look with the colorway. This shoe is based in an Air Zoom outsole, tailored more towards speed and lifestyle comfortability as opposed to the on-court feel of the Luka 4. This pair is set to retail for $100.</p><p>The Jordan Luka “Navidor” pack is set to release July 8, 2025 with early pairs already making their rounds to the public. The shoes will release via Nike SNKRS app and <a href="http://nike.com">Jordan’s website</a>, along with a wide release to Jordan Brand basketball retailers.</p><p>What do you think of Luka’s newest shoes?</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

New Luka Doncic Jordan ‘Navidor’ pack coming July 2025

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-unveils-new-uniform-2025-26-season');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers’ unveils new uniform for 2025-26 season');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Lakers-news-LeBron-James-back-on-the-court-after-knee-surgery.jpg"><figcaption>Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers’ unveils new uniform for 2025-26 season</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T14:50:09-07:00">June 30th, 2:50pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T14:51:36-07:00">June 30th, 2:51pm</time><address><a>Guillermo Guajardo</a>Guillermo Guajardo is a dynamic sports presenter with experience on various television channels and digital platforms, most recently with A Tiempo.TV. He is also a multidisciplinary artist with 10 years of experience in acting, directing, writing, and hosting. His work in film has been recognized at international festivals, earning awards for both his performances and directorial projects.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After the Buss family sold the<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/lakers-news-who-new-owner-mark-walter"> Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter,</a> the team is again in the spotlight with the release of their new Statement Edition uniform. The Lakers’ new uniform is striking purple with bright white lettering and gold trim. The new slogan is “Leave a Legacy,” and a “17” by <a href="https://x.com/TomerAzarly/status/1939732126750089499">the collar symbolizes the organization’s titles</a>, as stated in the announcement.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Los Angeles Lakers revealed their new Statement Edition uniform today.</p><p>The new uniform will debut on court during the Lakers 2025-26 season. <a href="https://t.co/RJWECotp72">pic.twitter.com/RJWECotp72</a></p><p>— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1939732126750089499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The revamped design ditches the previous black accents, allowing the Lakers’ signature purple and gold colors to pop on the court. The side panels showcase embossed tape that reads “Los Angeles Lakers,” framed by sleek gold trim, according to the team’s statement. Furthermore, the jersey has the Lakers’ primary logo on the shorts, as well as a new “LA” mark on each side—the first time for the core uniform in the franchise’s history.</p><p>Another design element is a more defined drop-shadow effect behind each player number and the wording “Leave a Legacy” above the jock tag, honoring the team’s tradition and continued impact.</p><p>LeBron James’ No. 23 is prominently featured on the jersey, coinciding with the veteran’s recent choice to opt into <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/lakers-news-lebron-james-makes-52-6-million-contract-decision">his contract for the 2025-26 season</a>, during which he’s expected to build chemistry with new star teammate Luka Dončić.</p><p>The reveal also announces Bibigo, the Korean food brand, as the official jersey patch sponsor—a significant commercial partnership for the Lakers this season.</p><p>Team executives announced that the Statement Edition uniform would officially be worn in gameplay for the first time in the 2025-26 NBA season and that it would be available to fans from October 15, where they could try on the new purple look.</p><p>With James scheduled to wear the new design, Bibigo’s continuing sponsorship, and Dončić planned as the next face of the franchise, the Lakers are entering the new season with a fresh look while having new veteran leadership on the court—merging aesthetic changes with stability in the roster.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-austin-reaves-high-regard-rival-executives');   ga('set', 'title', 'Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves held in ‘high regard’ by rival executives');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Austin-Reaves.jpg"><figcaption>Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Lakers rumors: Austin Reaves held in ‘high regard’ by rival executives</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-06-30T14:35:55-07:00">June 30th, 2:35pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-06-30T15:09:47-07:00">June 30th, 3:09pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Los Angeles Lakers</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>NBA trade season is heating up, and one player to keep an eye on is Austin Reaves. After <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-austin-reaves-declines-max-89-2-million-contract-extension">declining a contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers</a>, rumors are swirling that teams across the league are keeping tabs on Reaves.</p><p>The rumors surrounding the 27-year-old guard began after insider Chris Haynes <a href="https://x.com/ChrisBHaynes/status/1939789028158591057" rel="noopener">claimed that rival executives</a> hold Reaves in “high regard.” Based on his reporting, it sounds like the Lakers could receive offers from several organizations for Austin Reaves. Or at the very least, they’ll have competition to sign him as a free agent in 2026.</p><p>“There are a lot of rival executives who hold Austin Reaves in high regard. I think he’s gotten wind of that. I think his representation has gotten wind of that, and I think that’s why [Reaves and his camp] feel like they have to make that decision.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">"There are a lot of rival executives who hold Austin Reaves in high regard."<a href="https://twitter.com/ChrisBHaynes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ChrisBHaynes</a> weighs in on Reaves exploring free agency after turning down an initial contract offer from Los Angeles 👀 <a href="https://t.co/huxXA3wvrJ">pic.twitter.com/huxXA3wvrJ</a></p><p>— NBA TV (@NBATV) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBATV/status/1939786391551889558?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Reaves experienced career-highs playing as the third option behind LeBron James and Luka Doncic. He stepped up in a big way for the Lakers, and there is a chance Austin Reaves only improves moving forward, whether that’s in L.A. or elsewhere after he becomes a free agent a year from now.</p><p>Reaves ended the 2024-25 campaign experiencing career-highs in points per game (20.2), rebounds per game (4.5), assists per game (5.8), and steals per game (1.1). He also shot 46.0% from the field and 37.7% from beyond the arc.</p><p>That’s the type of production the Lakers can’t afford to lose, especially if the franchise hopes to get back in title contention with James and Doncic leading the way. It’s unclear what teams are potentially interested in the four-year guard, but based on his production throughout his career so far, he should garner plenty of interest from around the league.</p><p>Despite the rumored interest from other teams, there is a belief that the Lakers will keep him, and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-rumors-where-austin-reaves-l-a-stand-rejected-contract-offer">Austin Reaves will eventually sign a long-term deal with the Lakers</a>. Although Reaves turned down a four-year, $89.2 million contract offer from Los Angeles, both sides seem motivated to agree to a long-term deal.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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He has experience covering and writing on high school, collegiate, and professional sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oklahoma City Thunder just <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-son-nba-title">won the NBA Finals.</a> The team has the deepest roster in the NBA, but the rich could get richer this offseason. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/ranking-best-lebron-james-trade-destinations-rich-paul-bombshell-lakers-quotes">LeBron James might be a trade candidate this offseason</a>, and the Thunder will have the firepower to outbid every other team in the league for his services if they so choose. So what would a trade package for James look like for the Thunder?</p><h2><b>Thunder potential trade package for LeBron James</b></h2><p><b>Thunder receive:</b> LeBron James, Bronny James</p><p><b>Lakers receive:</b> Isaiah Hartenstein, Aaron Wiggins, Kenrich Williams, 2026 first-round pick, 2026 first-round pick (via 76ers)</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-shai-gilgeous-alexander-ends-nikola-jokic-fourth-mvp-award">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just won the MVP,</a> and Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren staked their claims as superstars while helping the Thunder to a title.</p><p>Alex Caruso, Cason Wallace, and Lu Dort are defensive stars. Nikola Topic, Ousmane Dieng, and Thomas Sorber are recent high draft picks with tons of potential; and Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and Kenrich Williams are reliable role players. The team was predominately built through the draft, but they also have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-big-splash-isaiah-hartenstein-87-million-contract">Isaiah Hartenstein as their big-ticket free agent</a> from last offseason.</p><p>Hartenstein, Wiggins, and Williams could be used alongside draft capital in a trade for James. The Lakers desperately need a center, and there is perhaps no big man that they could get their hands on who is better than Hartenstein. Additionally, the Thunder have tons of future draft picks that they could dangle in front of the pick-deprived Lakers team.</p><p>In fact, the Thunder might have too many picks, so they’d be smart to consolidate. Oklahoma City has a full roster of players who are either under long-term contracts or who the Thunder want to extend in the near future. They already had to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/oklahoma-city-thunder/thunder-news-okc-trade-champion-guard-wizards">move on from Dillon Jones</a> to create roster space, and Jones was a first-rounder just last year.</p><p>Oklahoma City has three first-round picks next year alone, and they could throw in two of them to complete a deal for James. The King would be a luxury not a necessity in Oklahoma City as they already won the championship without him, but his experience could help turn the program into a dynasty.</p><p>James is one of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/updating-ranking-the-50-greatest-players-nba">best NBA players ever</a> and already has 10 NBA Finals appearances to his name. The Thunder, obviously, would also offer James a better chance to win one more ring than any other team in the league.</p><p>James is already 40 years old, and next season will be his 23rd season in the NBA. Nobody has ever played more than he has at the NBA level, so it would be smart to take some of the weight off of his shoulders before his <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-overheard-revealing-wife-wants-retire">inevitable retirement</a>. The Thunder often go 11 or 12 players deep, so they could afford to give James the rest that he deserves.</p><p>The Thunder have built their roster the right way, and they don’t need to make an all-in trade. However, James’ age means that it won’t cost an arm and a leg to acquire him, and the Thunder have assets to spare. If they want to trade for the Chosen One, then they will be fully capable of doing so.</p><h2><b>Will the Lakers trade LeBron James?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Thunder-All-Star-Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander_5f8f73.jpg"><figcaption>Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><p>Trade rumors involving James were started after he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-news-lebron-james-makes-52-6-million-contract-decision">opted into his $52.6 million player option</a>. After signing the paperwork to avoid free agency, James’ agent, Rich Paul, <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1939343388660146673" rel="noopener">hinted that</a> James might not be happy with the state of the Lakers roster.</p><p>Paul said, “He [James] knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.”</p><p>The Lakers have a great duo that was created when <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/los-angeles-lakers/lakers-trade-grade-luka-doncic-deal">Luka Doncic was traded for</a> in arguably the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nba/the-most-shocking-nba-trades-ever-ranked">most shocking trade in NBA history.</a> However, their recent first-round exit proved that they might not be true contenders.</p><p>It is unclear if James’ agent spoke up because James would actually welcome a trade or if Paul wanted to put pressure on the Lakers to make moves. The latter of those ideas might be more likely to be true, which means James could very well be suiting up in purple and gold again next season.</p><p>Even so, a trade offer from the Thunder could be hard to pass up on. James only has so much more time in the league left, and the Lakers clearly had the future in mind when they traded for Doncic. The Thunder can offer the Lakers more than any other team in a James deal, and that includes both play-now players and future draft capital.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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