The Los Angeles Lakers officially presented Frank Vogel's coaching staff heading into next season, a group that included former NBA coaches Jason Kidd and Lionel Hollins.

Phil Handy, Miles Simon, Mike Penberthy and Quinton Crawford round out the coaching staff.

Greg St. Jean, Dru Anthrop, and Jon Pastorek were hired in player development roles. 

Ryan West, the Director of Player Personnel for the Los Angeles Lakers, is leaving the organization after 10 years, according to Bill Oram of The Athletic.

West, the son of Jerry West, is credited for drafting D'Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson.

Kawhi Leonard said he was "very close" to signing with the Los Angeles Lakers or Toronto Raptors.

The situation changed for Leonard when they were able to trade for Paul George.

"I was very close. Real close," Leonard said. "But when (the Clippers) presented the opportunity of playing with Paul (George) it was easy, it was a yes. I said let's get it going."

Leonard also spoke of how excited he is to play with George.

"This is probably going to be my first time playing with an elite player on his level around the same age as me," Leonard said. "Same talent. I'm excited."

The NBA is investigating whether improper inducements were offered to players to circumvent the salary cap this offseason.

The issue was raised by multiple team owners during the NBA's board of governors.

There were also multiple reports this month suggesting that Kawhi Leonard’s representatives, in arranging his blockbuster move from the Toronto Raptors to the Los Angeles Clippers, had asked for perks that would violate the league’s collective bargaining agreement.

Stephen A. Smith said Dennis Robertson had asked other teams for houses, planes and guaranteed sponsorship money. Smith added, “I have no idea whether this is true or not.” 

In another report, The Sports Network in Canada said Robertson had asked for “things players don’t generally ask for in standard contract negotiations.”

The Minnesota Timberwolves were fined $3.5 million and penalized five first round picks due to under-the-table deals they signed with Joe Smith.

Kyle Kuzma has parted ways with his agents Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of Priority Sports and Entertainment.

Kuzma has yet to meet with new prospective agents.

“I wish nothing but the best for Kyle,” Bartelstein said. “This was simply a situation in which it became clear our visions were not aligned. When that is the case, it simply does not make sense to continue our partnership.”

Kuzma trademarked “Kuzmania” shortly after entering the NBA, created branded merchandise and has taken business trips to China the last two summers.

The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a two-way deal with Kostas Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, was recently waived by the Mavs. He played two games with the team last season. 

The Los Angeles Lakers are hiring Mike Penberthy as shooting coach.

Penberthy played briefly for the Lakers between 2000 and 2001.

Penberthy has worked for the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans as shooting coach.

The Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors had gripes about how Kawhi Leonard lead on each team in free agency, according to Brian Windhorst.

"I heard complaints from the Lakers that they got played. I heard complaints from the Raptors that Kawhi came in and asked for the sun, the moon, the stars then left them at the altar," said Windhorst on The Hoop Collective podcast.  

Leonard reportedly recruited Paul George to join him on the Clippers, leading to George asking for a trade from the Thunder.

League sources later told Adrian Wojnarwoski that without George, Leonard would have signed with the Lakers. 

Malcolm D. Lee has replaced Terence Nance as the director of Space Jam 2.

Nance's departure has been described as amicable with the studio and producers having differing perspectives on the creative vision of the film.

Ryan Coogler, LeBron James, Duncan Henderson and Maverick Carter are producing the film.

Lee has directed Girls Trip and Night School.

Space Jam 2 is scheduled to be released on July 16, 2021.

Klutch Sports and United Talent Agency have joined forces to create a sports division. Klutch will retain its own branding as part of the alliance.

Rich Paul is the chief executive of Klutch and represents LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Ben Simmons and others.

“We’ve been looking for the right sports opportunity for quite a while,” said Jeremy Zimmer, the talent agency’s chief executive. “We have taken a significant stake in Klutch, but Rich retains very substantial controls because we want it to be his business and we love what he’s doing.”

Neither side would divulge the amount of the stake, but Paul said “nothing changes” in terms of how Klutch’s basketball business operates and that the investment will enable him “to go out and further build Klutch.”

UTA represents Angelina Jolie, Kevin Hart and others.

Creative Artists Agency and William Morris Endeavor, the two main rivals of UTA, already have sports divisions.