Clippers Sign Center to Combat Mavs?
JULY 1 CLIPPERS GET MO IN FREE AGENCY
After losing Mason Plumlee to the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers replace him with free agent Mo Mamba, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Losing in the opening round to the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles desperately needed another big man to combat Daniel Gafford and Dereck Lively II.
How else will the Clippers rebuild their roster in light of losing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers?
Clippers Sign Center to Combat Mavs?
JULY 1 SHOW TATUM THE MONEY!
Less than a month away from winning the 2024 NBA championship over the Dallas Mavericks, Jayson Tatum went from seeing gold to green. According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, Tatum and the Celtics agreed to a $314 million extension. Despite not winning either the Eastern Conference finals MVP or Finals MVP, Tatum is now the holder of the largest contract in NBA history.
JULY 1 NO STATE TAXES FOR THE WIN
Despite the Dallas Mavericks being the betting favorites to land Klay Thompson, the Los Angeles Lakers did their best to complicate the transaction. Nevertheless, the Golden State Warriors opted to deal with the Mavericks over the LeBron James-led Lakers.
What happened for Thompson to turn down more money and the Warriors declining possibly a potential asset in return from the Lakers? Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes tells the story here.
JULY 1 MAXEY GETS MONEY!
Following the Philadelphia 76ers' success in signing Paul George, Daryl Morey flexed his basketball mind as Tyrese Maxey agreed to a five-year, $205 million contract extension.
The 76ers core of Joel Embiid, George, and Maxey look to make their first NBA Finals run. This probably means Maxey won't attend any Dallas Mavericks games as a fan anytime soon.