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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in Kevon Looney and Jonas Valanciunas, sources told Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

The Lakers are looking to add another wing and a big man in free agency.

With Rui Hachimura not expected to return to the team, the Lakers are linked with a move for Jonathan Kuminga. 

The Nuggets are looking to move Valanciunas, whom the Lakers previously attempted to sign two years ago.

Valanciunas' $10 million deal can be reduced to $2 million if he is waived by July 8. 

There is a "growing belief" from people around the league that LeBron James will sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line.

There are whispers that the Cavs are delaying offseason transactions, like signing a new deal with James Harden, because they want to have open roster spots in case they need to trade for Bronny James.

Rich Paul previously cited the Cavs as a potential landing spot for James on his "Game Over" podcast. 

It was reported late Friday night at the Wolves have also increased their efforts to sign James. 

The Sixers and Nuggets also believe they still have a chance to land James.

Keyonte George will be an assistant coach on Steve Wojciechowski's staff for the Utah Jazz's Summer League for one game. 

George will be on the sideline for the Jazz's opener on July 9 against the Wizards.

The Jazz had to clear the process with the NBA, with the league signing off on the idea if it was for one game and George is not compensated.

George averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season.

Garrett Temple accepted an offer to join Dusty May's coaching staff with the Dallas Mavericks as an assistant, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line.

Temple appeared in 22 games for the Raptors last season.

Temple joins Willie Green as an assistant on May's staff.

The Milwaukee Bucks signed Kam Jones to a two-way deal, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN.

Jones averaged 4.4 points and 3.2 assists for the Pacers last season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have "ramped up" their efforts to sign LeBron James, sources told Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic.

The Wolves believe that they are in the running to land James, and are also the best situation for the 41-year-old.

The Wolves are pitching James on the idea of teaming up with Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert to help win Minnesota's first men's professional sports title since the Twins in 1991.

The team is arguing that James winning a title with the Wolves, who have never won a championship, would solidify him as the greatest player of all time.

Rich Paul mentioned the Wolves as a possible landing spot for James on his "Game Over" podcast. 

The Los Angeles Lakers re-signed Chris Manon to a two-way deal on Friday, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Manon, who appeared in nine games for the Lakers last season, was selected to the 2025-26 NBA G League All-Defensive Team.

The Golden State Warriors have faded as one of the favorites to possibly sign LeBron James in free agency as their case appears to be dependent on a possible trade with the Washington Wizards for Anthony Davis. The Warriors haven't gained any traction with the Wizards and appear to be preferring to keep Jimmy Butler, who would need to be included in a deal for Davis.

While the thought of James teaming up with Stephen Curry has received widespread approval on the basketball side of the equation, they would not be considered legitimate title contenders based on the current state of the roster.

"The Warriors, going into free agency, dreamt up a grand plan of Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, and LeBron James," said Shams Charania on Friday. "But the big domino with them is trying to get a player like an Anthony Davis, so you can bring in LeBron James and Anthony Davis as a package deal. Short of that, they're not really looked at right now at the top of this list, but things can change."

Rich Paul, who represents both James and Davis, met with the Wizards last weekend to discuss the future of Davis with the franchise. The Wizards acquired Davis from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline and he has yet to play a game for the team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat have been considered the other two most probable teams, but the Philadelphia 76es have emerged following their trade for Jaylen Brown.

Trey Lyles and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a one-year deal. Lyles last played in the NBA in 2025 for the Sacramento Kings and played for Real Madrid last season.

Lyles played for the Denver Nuggets when Tim Connelly ran their front office.

In 74 games last season with Real Madrid, Lyles averaged 12.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 20.8 minutes. 

Lyles will be playing in his age-29 season.

Josh Okogie and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal. Okogie is represented by Calvin Andrews. 

The Jazz are planning on competing for a playoff spot after several years of rebuilding. 

Okogie appeared in 78 games last season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 38.5 percent on three-pointers.

Okogie will be in his age-28 season in 2026-27.