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

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 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

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

McMenamin A couple of the names UFA I'm told that Lakers have mulled over internally are Tobias Harris from the Detroit Pistons Quentin Grimes of the Philadelphia 76ers who was a teammate of Luka's in Dallas in the past and also Dean Wade

Windhorst The Los Angeles Lakers would be very open to the prospect of trading LeBron James for Jarrett Allen