BREAKING: Doris Burke’s role as an analyst for the NBA Finals broadcast for ESPN is under serious internal review and is expected to be removed, league and industry sources say.
The Los Angeles Lakers are working on a trade that’s expected to send out multiple players, and are actively evaluating options to clear cap space, league sources tell me. The move is aimed at creating room to sign Marcus Smart at his reported number.
Chris Paul plans to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. A formal agreement is expected later in free agency, but Paul has made his decision, a reunion long anticipated is on course to become reality. We’ve said it all along, he’s zeroed in on the Clippers.
BREAKING: The Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies have engaged in trade discussions centered on Anfernee Simons, with a framework that would send Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and draft compensation to Boston, league sources tell me.
Sources: The Brooklyn Nets have held internal discussions about moving up in the draft and are open to acquiring the No. 3 pick from Philadelphia by including assets, and would be willing to take on Paul George’s long-term salary in a trade.
BREAKING: Free agent guard Chris Paul is trending toward a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources say. Paul will leave San Antonio and return to the Clippers, bringing him back to L.A. and closer to family.
Bradley Beal is finalizing a contract buyout with the Phoenix Suns, according to league sources. Beal will target contending teams for his new home, with interest from multiple playoff teams already expected.
BREAKING: The Golden State Warriors are expected to land a commitment from free agent center Al Horford, league sources say. Horford brings leadership and frontcourt depth to a Warriors team reshaping its rotation after the departure of Kevon Looney to New Orleans.
