US EditionThe NBA Offseason Is Officially Here. It’s Been Going on for some Time, Actually
- The NBA offseason officially started with notable moves including Kevin Durant's trade to Houston and the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Durant's trade followed extensive talks, while the Lakers face pressure due to mistakes managing their center position and the imminent free agency.
- The Lakers struck a recent deal transferring majority ownership to Mark Walter, ending a 46-year run by the Buss family amid ongoing roster challenges.
- Durant said at Fanatics Fest, "I'm looking forward to it," referring to Houston, while the Lakers explore acquiring starting centers like Nic Claxton and Walker Kessler.
- These developments suggest heightened competition as free agency opens June 30, with the Lakers needing quick, wise roster moves to remain competitive.
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NBA offseason officially arrives, but it’s actually been going for a while
Kevin Durant already has been traded to Houston. The New York Knicks are looking for a coach. Cooper Flagg is about to become the No. 1 pick in the draft. Expansion plans likely will take a big step forward in a few weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers just got sold.
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The NBA offseason is officially here. It's been going on for some time, actually
Kevin Durant has been traded to Houston. The New York Knicks are looking for a coach. Cooper Flagg is about to become the No. 1 pick in the draft.
Los Angeles Lakers Put Themselves In A Bad Position To Address Big Need, According To Insider - LAFB Network
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers are operating under mounting pressure to fill a glaring hole in their roster: a starting-caliber center. But that urgency may be their biggest obstacle. According to ClutchPoints’ Anthony Irwin, rival teams are exploiting the Lakers’ need, making trade talks more difficult than anticipated. “The worst spot you can put yourself in is trying to negotiate while everyone knows about your desperation,”…
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