Lakers set to offer LeBron James $160M max contract

Photo: Boston Celtics/Twitter The Boston Celtics star guard Jaylen Brown talked to the media after Boston beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-102 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and Boston spoiled Joel Embiid’s MVP…

Photo: Denver Nuggets/Twitter The Minnesota Timberwolves legend Kevin Garnett shared some of his thoughts on the Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic: “Joker looks like the most humblest motherf**ker I’ve ever seen … He’s a one of one. I’ve never seen the championship picture being taken with your best player…

Photo: Peter Baba The Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo announced that he will not be able to join Greece for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “Everyone knows my passion and love for my National Team has and never will change,” Antetokounmpo said via an official statement. “Since the conclusion…

Photo: Vernon Bryant/Dallas Morning News Coming from Luka Doncic himself, the Wednesday report that details his rumored intent to push the Dallas Mavericks to make a trade is nothing but a mere fantasy. After dropping 30 markers and dishing out eight assists on a losing effort for the Mavericks’ 130-122…

Per Marc Stein, Mikal Bridges is expected to sign a team-friendly extension with the New York Knicks, similar to Jalen Brunson’s recent deal. Bridges can sign a two-year extension in October or a four-year deal in 2025. The Knicks traded five first-round picks and a pick swap to the Brooklyn…

Photo: abcnews.go.com Kyrie Irving is keeping his patience intact, with a probable long-term partnership with the Brooklyn Nets floating around in his intentions. Per Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, Irving is seeking to hammer a contract extension with the Nets, but discussions are yet to materialize with the franchise. “Around Kyrie…