NBA free agency - LeBron's next move, Denver's deals, more intel - ESPN
The opening week of NBA free agency has, for the most part, been dominated by someone who isn't even a free agent.
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Sources: Lakers to bring back Jaxson Hayes on one-year deal - ESPN
Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN.
Sources -- Lakers reach agreement with center Deandre Ayton - ESPN
Free agent center Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN on Wednesday night.
Sources - Blazers' Ayton to become free agent after buyout - ESPN
Deandre Ayton is finalizing a contract buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers to become a free agent, sources told ESPN.
Sources - Suns acquire Hornets center Mark Williams - ESPN
The Charlotte Hornets are trading center Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns for the No. 29 pick tonight and a 2029 first-round pick, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.
Celtics trading Jrue Holiday to Trail Blazers, sources say - ESPN
The Boston Celtics are trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks, sources told ESPN on Monday night.
Trail Blazers sign Chauncey Billups to multiyear extension - ESPN
The Portland Trail Blazers have signed coach Chauncey Billups to a multiyear contract extension, general manager Joe Cronin announced Sunday.
LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
PORTLAND, Oregon: LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night.The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf.Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points.After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear.After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead.