Could a 43-year-old LeBron James play in the Los Angeles Games in 2028? The Lakers superstar doubts that will happen, Marc J. Spears of Andscape writes. “No, I can’t see myself playing in L.A. I also didn’t see myself playing in Paris,” he said. “But four years from now, now I can’t see it.” A 39-year-old James was certainly a huge factor in Team USA’s triumph. James averaged … [Read more...] about Olympic Notes: James, Kerr, Collet, Attendance, Micic
Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Russell, D. Johnson
The two Lakers who collected gold medals in this year’s Olympics have differing plans for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. LeBron James, who won MVP honors while leading Team USA to a 6-0 record, responded “I can’t see myself playing in L.A.” when reporters asked about the possibility, tweets Marc J. Spears of Andscape. However, Anthony Davis said “I think so,” per Tim Reynolds … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: LeBron, Davis, Russell, D. Johnson
Hornets, Raequan Battle Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Free agent former West Virginia swingman Raequan Battle has agreed to an Exhibit 10 training camp contract with the Hornets, sources tell Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer (Twitter link). A 6’5″ swingman, Battle averaged 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.0 steals per contest across 22 games with the Mountaineers as a fifth-year senior in 2023/24, posting a shooting line of … [Read more...] about Hornets, Raequan Battle Agree To Exhibit 10 Deal
Eastern Notes: Lee, Peterson, Hornets, Ivey, Duren, White, Pullin
After speaking with more than 10 candidates, the Hornets decided on Charles Lee to be the franchise’s next head coach, having been won over by Lee’s basketball and business backgrounds, as well as his experience in player development and championship history, according to executive vice president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson, who spoke to The Athletic’s Mike Vorkunov … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Lee, Peterson, Hornets, Ivey, Duren, White, Pullin
Eastern Notes: Booker, Heat, Hornets, Nnaji, Tominaga
Suns star Devin Booker, who is currently competing in the Olympics with Team USA, told D’Angelo Russell he wanted to be drafted by the Heat back in 2015 (YouTube link). Miami ultimately selected former Duke forward Justise Winslow at No. 10 overall, while Booker went No. 13 to Phoenix. “You knew it was Phoenix though leading up to (the draft)?” Russell asked Booker. “Oh, no,” … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Booker, Heat, Hornets, Nnaji, Tominaga