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

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

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

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 Lakers reached out to LeBron to LeBrons representative to Rich Paul and said Wed like to have LeBron back OK But there have been no further talks as of today when I got this update LeBron has not you know made himself available to meet with the Lakers yet

Windhorst It's been communicated to me that the number one thing for LeBron next season is happiness not money I have clearance to use this quote attributed to Rich Paul 'The Lakers are not and will not annoy us'

Chris Haynes says that LeBron James himself will not be meeting with any of the teams throughout free agency instead allowing Rich Paul to do it Based on the info Rich Paul provides him LeBron will make his decision