Dave McMenamin
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The Lakers announce the signing of Chris Mañon to a two-way contract. They have one two-way contract available to fill still, with center Christian Koloko signed as their second two-way player
Year 1 for the Valkyries was supposed to be about laying a foundation. But midway through the season they have 10 wins, draw record-breaking crowds and are in the playoff race. ESPN feature on the surprising success of the expansion franchise: espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
Haliburton said he told the guys he wanted to walk off because Kobe Bryant did. But then he tried to walk and his leg was total dead weight and couldn't hold him up at all and says it's unbelievable that Kobe shot a free throw.
New story: Luka Doncic was bullish on Marcus Smart and Marcus Smart is now bullish on the Lakers espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Marcus Smart on the Lakers’ place in the West next season: “I think we stack up right there with the best of ‘em … I think we have no ceiling”
The Lakers’ website still has a photo gallery up from Marcus Smart’s draft workout for them in 2014. He referenced the workout at his opening news conference today: “It’s funny that 12 years ago I could have been here and now it’s full circle and I’m here” nba.com/lakers/140604w…
Marcus Smart talks about Luka Doncic’s efforts to recruit him to L.A. He said prior to this summer, they didn’t have a relationship beyond mutual respect as competitors: “It was always flowers”
Chris Paul will return in his familiar No. 3 Clippers jersey with an assist from Bradley Beal. But Paul’s role will be a new one with his former team — one that James Harden and Kawhi Leonard think Paul is best to fill. espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Free agent forward Josh Okogie has agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell ESPN. Okogie enters his 8th NBA season and gives the Rockets another active wing defender who has averaged 6.3 points over 416 games.
The Lakers announce they have waived center Trey Jemison III
The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign 7-footer Christian Koloko and forward Chris Manon on two-way NBA contracts, sources tell ESPN. Manon, undrafted out of Vanderbilt, played for the Warriors in California and Las Vegas summer leagues. Koloko played 37 games for L.A. last season.
Clippers complete their active summer by reuniting with Chris Paul, @ShamsCharania reports espn.com/nba/story/_/id…
Jordan Goodwin has 4 years of service He is ineligible to sign a Two-Way (3 years or less) His contract contains no guaranteed triggers during the 2025-26 season (outside of 1/7 guaranteed date). Waiver claim order is based on 2024-25 regular season standings in reverse…
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Jordan Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin emerged as a key rotation piece for JJ Redick late last season, playing 29 games and four playoff contests. Goodwin and Shake Milton were released to clear space for arrival of Marcus Smart.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Shake Milton, sources tell ESPN. Milton's $3 million contract for next season would have become fully guaranteed today. Lakers are clearing space for signing of Marcus Smart.
As a national audience tuned into one of the most highly anticipated WNBA All-Star Games to date, the players brought into the public eye the fight they have been forging behind the scenes. ESPN story with @alexaphilippou: espn.com/wnba/story/_/i…
BREAKING: Marcus Smart has agreed to a contract buyout with the Washington Wizards and intends to sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. A return to a grand stage for the 2022 NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
Japanese guard Yuki Kawamura has agreed to a two-way NBA deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Bulls finalized the deal with Kawamura's agents at Wasserman to sign the 5-foot-8 point guard amid a strong summer league.