Hello friends who follow the NBA! The Lakers are facing the question of James' stay after finalizing a new coach, and James is currently taking a wait-and-see attitude, and he is watching how the Lakers operate in the offseason, while Pelinka said that he wants to give James time. Here's a look at the morning news:
1. The Hornets officially announced the head coach
The Hornets have officially announced that Charles Lee has been named the team's new head coach.
This is the new chapter after Lee completed an NBA championship season as an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics.
2. Owen shared his thoughts
Owen posted some photos of this season and shared his thoughts:
God, you are truly the greatest, I thank you for hearing all my prayers, and I will never take the opportunity you have given me for granted. Please continue to keep me and my people calm in the face of all hatred and evil, and we will continue to resist all forms of oppression, liberation is the key.
3. The contract situation of Hartenstein
According to Scotto, the Knicks are expected to offer Isaiah Hartenstein a four-year, $72 million contract.
If the Knicks lose Hartenstein, Valanciunas, Richards, and Drummond could all be targets for the Knicks.
4. The Heat renewed Reba's contract ahead of schedule
According to Scotto, the Heat are expected to negotiate an early contract extension with Bam Adebayo this summer.
Adebayo currently has two years left on his current contract and a salary of $34.84 million next season, and he is eligible for an early contract extension with the Heat this offseason.
5. The Knicks are interested in Butler
The Knicks are reportedly eyeing a potential Butler trade possibility.
Slightly embarrassingly, Butler once boasted that if the Heat met the Knicks in the playoffs, they would send them home.
6. Multiple teams are interested in Shamet
Wizards guard Landry Shamet has reportedly attracted exploratory trade interest from several teams, including the Clippers, Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz, Raptors and Magic.
7. Grizzlies seek an inside line
According to Scotto, the Grizzlies are looking to find an interior partner for Jaren Jackson Jr. interested in Donovan Klingen.
The Grizzlies' chip is Luke Kennard, who has a $14.76 million contract for next season with a team option.
8. James waits and sees the Lakers
According to reporter Sam Amick, James is on the verge of becoming a free agent, which has put him in the spotlight for the Lakers right now.
James didn't give the Lakers any hints about what he would do, and he was on the sidelines when it came to the Lakers' offseason operations and the role that might play in his decision.
As for the Bronny factor, league sources say LeBron's plans won't be affected by his son's position in this week's draft.
9, Pelinka: Give Lao Zhan time
Pelinka attended Redick's inaugural press conference. When asked about his confidence in building a championship squad around James and Bushy Eyebrows, Pelinka said:
First of all, I think we respect James' ability to make a choice on June 29 regarding the player option on his contract, so we'll definitely give him time to consider that decision. If those two players are at the heart of your team, we love our chances. Of course, as we get closer to the opening of free agency, we're going to continue to have conversations over the next week or two about how we can adjust or change the roster to put us in a competitive position around these two players.
10. The bull wants to renew the contract with Zhuang Shen
According to Scotto, the Bulls want to re-sign Andre Drummond.
Note: Drummond's contract expires this summer and he will become a free agent.
11. The Clippers and George can't get along
George is reportedly seeking a four-year contract. Returning to the Clippers has long been seen as George's go-to option, but the Clippers are offering George a shorter contract, similar to the team's contract with the Clippers.
12. The Warriors actively explore trading
According to NBC Bay Area Sports, the Warriors are no less interested in George than the Knicks. The Warriors are actively exploring trade options, and Paul is at the center of it all. By Friday, the Warriors will decide whether to exercise Paul's $30 million team option for next season.
Within the league, it is believed that George accepted his $48.8 million player option for next season and had the Clippers trade him.
The day before the free agent market opened, George had time to decide whether to exercise his $48.8 million player option for the upcoming season.