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Two companies owned by Dodgers chairman and owner Mark Walter — TWG Global and Guggeinheim Partners — are part of multiple federal investigations regarding insurance investments. After Walter sold the Lakers for $12.5 billion — a sale that is being contested by Jeanie Buss — the natural speculation was that the Dodgers might be next […]
Jonathan Kuminga chose to sign with the Timberwolves over the Lakers, and given the basketball situation they offer, this was absolutely the right call.
Jonathan Kuminga had the Lakers sweating through a long free agency stretch, and then he turned down their multi-year offer entirely. Instead, he signed a short-term deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leaving the Lakers front office red-faced and the LakeShow fanbase less than thrilled. What makes it sting even more? One of the first things […] The post Lakers Fans Dig Up Iconic Kobe Bryant Quote to Blast Jonathan Kuminga After Timberwolves Move appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Fresh off flexing his NBA pedigree in the BIG 3, Patrick Beverley was back on his podcast to voice his strong frustration over a series of viral, crude disruptions targeting WNBA games. Speaking on the latest episode of The Pat Bev Show, the 12-year NBA veteran addressed the absurd security breaches where brightly colored adult […] The post “My Daughter Watched This”: Ex-Lakers Star Reacts After Obscene Objects Are Thrown During WNBA Games appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Jonathan Kuminga chose the Timberwolves. Should the Lakers now pursue a different type of power forward?
With Jonathan Kuminga choosing to join the Wolves, we explore three low-cost options for the Lakers to bolster their wing depth.
Metta World Peace attempted to become a Lakers investor with a $100 million commitment after Mark Walter acquired control of the franchise, but his proposal was rejected, according to the California Post. The former Los Angeles forward said he reached out to Walter immediately after the 2025 transaction because he believed the team’s value would […] The post Metta World Peace tried to invest $100M in Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Timberwolves Jonathan Kuminga got what he wanted. Now comes the part where he has to make it work. Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves on Wednesday, complete with a player option for the second season. He’ll also get a starting job alongside Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Lakers, Bruce Brown, Kings appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Gilbert Arenas makes his feelings known on Jonathan Kuminga snubbing the Lakers to join the Timberwolves on a two-year deal.
The stakes just got higher in the saga surrounding the ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers. The Busses are once again set for a clash in a Los Angeles courtroom. Controlling owner and governor Jeanie Buss has filed an explosive 97-page petition in Los Angeles Superior Court to block her five siblings — Joey, Janie, […] The post Jeanie Buss Takes Legal Action Against ‘Devious’ Siblings as Lakers Ownership Battle Intensifies appeared first on EssentiallySports .
If I had a nickel for every time Jeanie Buss took her family to court, I’d have two nickels, which isn’t a lot, but it’s odd that it’s happened twice. Jeanie has officially filed a petition to block the family’s sale of the Lakers, a move that became public on Tuesday. It’s the second time […]
The Buss family fight over the Lakers has officially reached the see you in court stage. Jeanie Buss filed a petition Wednesday asking a Los Angeles Superior Court judge to prevent her five siblings from selling the family’s remaining 17.8 percent stake in the franchise, according to Sam Amick and Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic. […] The post Jeanie Buss goes to court to stop siblings from selling Lakers stake appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga this week, and at least one ESPN voice thinks that is a good thing. After Kuminga agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with a player option to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, ESPN Los Angeles host Deondre Hawkins made the case that the Lakers are better […] The post Did the Lakers dodge a Jonathan Kuminga bullet? ESPN personality weighs in appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Buss family legal battle over the sale of their stake in the Lakers continued Wednesday in a Los Angeles Superior Court, according to Sam Amick and Melody Gutierrez of The Athletic. Jeanie Buss filed a petition asking a judge to block her five siblings from selling the family’s 17.8% share of the franchise, while […]
The Jonathan Kuminga sweepstakes appeared to give the Lakers everything they needed to close the deal. More money, an extra year, and, reportedly, a starting role were all on the table. Yet when Shams Charania revealed where the former Warriors forward had chosen to continue his career, fans were left staring at a decision that […] The post Jonathan Kuminga Sacrifices $23M to Join Timberwolves Over Lakers, Leaving Rob Pelinka a Target of Fan Mockery appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Agent Zero can’t defend Jonathan Kuminga anymore after all those reports about the young forward preferring the Lakers proved false. Kuminga’s decision to sign with the Minnesota Timberwolves has Gilbert Arenas baffled. Not just because he’s back on the Los Angeles Lakers bandwagon. The two-year, $12.4 million deal, bypassing a lucrative three-year offer from the Los […] The post “Who Is Your Agent?”: 3x NBA All-Star Rips Jonathan Kuminga for Choosing Timberwolves Over $36M Lakers Deal appea...
Lakers could turn to Bruce Brown as final offseason addition after losing out on Jonathan Kuminga.
NBA fans make their feelings known on Jonathan Kuminga's decision to sacrifice on more money from the Lakers to agree on a deal with the Timberwolves.
The battle over the Buss family’s remaining ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers is heading back to court. Jeanie Buss has filed a petition in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging her five siblings’ vote to sell the family’s remaining shares, while also seeking to remove Janie and Joey Buss as co-trustees of the family trust, […] The post Jeanie Buss Takes Lakers Family Fight Back to Court appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga has finally come to an end, with the Minnesota Timberwolves getting their guy in free agency. Teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers, and LA Clippers were all rumored to be interested in Kuminga, but the Timberwolves ultimately came out on top. Kuminga is expected to sign a two-year, […] The post What Lakers offered Jonathan Kuminga before Timberwolves deal appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Portland Trail Blazers had interest in signing free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga before he ultimately decided to land with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania: Kuminga chose the Timberwolves over offers from the Lakers, Bulls and Trail Blazers — bypassing a similar starting role and $12M-plus annually over three years in L.A. […]
The Los Angeles Lakers let Rui Hachimura walk and went all-in on Jonathan Kuminga. That may have been a mistake.
Jonathan Kuminga has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, with a player option, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Kuminga reportedly had a few suitors in free agency, including the Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls, who offered him similar deals around three years and $12 million before he opted to sign with Minnesota on a shorter deal. After never truly finding his form or a consistent role with the Warriors despite being more ...
The Los Angeles Lakers are back to the drawing board after Jonathan Kuminga left them hanging in free agency.
The Los Angeles Lakers have lost the race for free agent forward Jonathan Kuminga.