JJ Redick eyes 9-man Lakers rotation, talks day 1 of practice

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to free agent guard Fred VanVleet this offseason, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. “However, several other teams, including the Rockets, Lakers, Suns, and Magic, have been linked to VanVleet as potential suitors, while other playoff-caliber teams could emerge as sign-and-trade…

LeBron James, following the Los Angeles Lakers’ playoff exit, refused to provide clarity on his future with the team, declining to address speculation about his potential departure. After delivering a strong performance in season-ending Game 5 loss against the Denver Nuggets, James remained tight-lipped when asked if it was his…

Photo: Charlotte Hornets/Twitter A video has emerged of Michael Jordan appearing to de-escalate a fight between influencers Wack 100 and Charleston White at the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquaio in 2015: Michael Jordan breaking up a fight between wack 100 and Charleston White. This is the most…

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans couldn’t agree on a contract extension, so trade talks have ramped up, according to Marc Stein. With one season left on his contract, Ingram is likely to be traded. The Pelicans plan to extend Trey Murphy III’s contract and strengthen their center position…

Photo: Portland Trail Blazers/Twitter The first piece of Damian Lillard’s “dream scenario” has fallen into place after the Trail Blazers and Jerami Grant reached an agreement on a new deal. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the 29-year-old small forward will sign a five-year, $160 million contract with Portland. Free…

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue expressed frustration with his team’s lack of toughness following their 118-100 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. In his postgame comments, Lue remarked, “Teams are going to make a run. They’re a good team. Number two, three team in the West….