LeBron James picks up $52.6M option, monitoring Lakers moves - ESPN
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is exercising his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN on Sunday.
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Sources - Fred VanVleet plans to sign new $50M deal with Rockets - ESPN
Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet intends to sign a two-year, $50 million contract to stay with the franchise, with a player option in 2026-27, sources told ESPN.
Sixers' Tyrese Maxey expected to miss rest of season, agent says - ESPN
Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season with a finger tendon injury, his agent and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
Brandon Ingram agrees to 3-year, $120M extension with Raptors - ESPN
New Toronto Raptors star Brandon Ingram has agreed to a three-year, $120 million contract extension with the franchise, including a player option in 2027-28, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agents Shy Saee and Mike George told ESPN.
Source - LeBron James to stay with Lakers beyond NBA trade deadline - ESPN
LeBron James intends to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond Thursday's NBA trade deadline, a source familiar with his plans confirmed to ESPN, setting up the four-time MVP with Luka Doncic to form the latest superstar tandem of his career.
Sources - Kings to open talks for potential De'Aaron Fox trade - ESPN
The Sacramento Kings are expected to open up talks for a potential De'Aaron Fox trade ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Tuesday.
Sources - Pelicans' Brandon Ingram signing with Klutch Sports Group - ESPN
New Orleans Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram, currently set to be the top offseason free agent, is signing with Klutch Sports Group, sources told ESPN on Sunday.
Bronny James assigned to Lakers' G League affiliate - ESPN
The Los Angeles Lakers have assigned rookie Bronny James to their G League affiliate, South Bay, and sources told ESPN that he is expected to debut for the team Saturday against Salt Lake City.