Rob Pelinka in 2017 after signing Klutch Sport's KCP to a 1 year, $18 million deal: "In the book of genesis, when the Israelites wandered in the desert and bread came down from heaven, that's what today feels like to have KCP join us."

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 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

Rich Paul on Lakers signing Kessler What do you value more A wing or a big I value the wing more Uses the Knicks as an example of a defense built around wings Then says Spurs with Castle before Kellerman points out the Spurs have Wemby Paul later repeats he would have prioritized wings in LA

Bill Simmons Pod Simmons on Lakers' moves I'm just dumbfounded I just don't get it Goldsberry What are we doing with Walker Kessler We are the Los Angeles fing Lakers We go after George Mikan Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaq

CharaniaThose talks are continuing they're serious between the Clippers and the Raptorsall signs point to these two sides being motivated andKawhi Leonard's tenure is nearing it's end in Los Angeles He has not been given any indication that the Clippers want to give him a contract extension

Charania I'm told over the last 24-48 hours the Lakers came to the understanding that Austin Reaves had multiple max contracts available to him in free agency The Detroit Pistons were coming aggressively for him So that's why today the Lakers stepped up to give him this deal