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

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 There is definitely a lot of belief around the leagues around Los Angeles stemming out of Klutch Sports that LeBron has so many outcomes on the table here It might even be more likely than not that he leaves Los Angeles than stays with the Lakers

Windhorst 2 days ago the Lakers and Austin Reaves' camp were pretty far apart in their discussions about where his contract would land Then the Lakers yesterday pivoted increasing their offer somewhere in the neighbourhood of 50 per season

Siegel The Pistons are not looking to do a sign and trade for Jalen Duren and are looking to extend him in the range of 25 million annually

Windhorst The Clippers will have serious demands from the Raptors for Leonard Leonards request to land in Toronto creates an exclusive negotiation but his willingness to sign an extension and eliminate concerns about him being a rental will help LA secure an extra piece or two in a trade

Windhorst The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors have agreed on player compensation and are currently haggling over draft picks LA could opt to use the Leonard deal to clear cap space If they wanted to they could become a free agent player if they execute this trade