Smith There was a point last night before the six-team trade involving John Collins was finalized that it nearly expanded to involve seven or eight teams and would have landed Peyton Watson with the LA Clippers

Fischer The LA Clippers have held direct negotiations with Peyton Watson and his agent who are seeking upwards of 25 million annually with a potential sign-and-trade still in play I dont think Denver really wants to stomach the pill of paying Peyton Watson much more than 25 million

Fischer Derrick Jones Jr is a player from the LA Clippers that the Denver Nuggets would covet in a sign-and-trade in exchange for Peyton Watson

Rob Pelinka and Denver Nuggets restricted free agent Peyton Watson having a very friendly conversation during the Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas

Irwin The Lakers have been in contact with the Bucks and Pistons as a part of a potential multi-team deal that could send Giannis to Miami Isaiah Stewart is a name that keeps coming up in connection with the Lakers

Charania The Philadelphia 76ers are trying to make a pitch to free agent LeBron James The Warriors Cavaliers Heat 76ers and maybe one or two other teams are in the mix for James

Fischer Rich Paul of Klutch Sports is not rushing a resolution to Peyton Watsons restricted free agency with the focus on getting his client paid what hes worth Klutch Sports is comfortable if the process drags out