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Lakers reportedly agree to Thybulle deal

The Lakers added Matisse Thybulle on a one-year, $3.3 million deal, bringing their 2026-27 roster to 16 guaranteed contracts and signaling a likely roster move (waiver or trade) to create space. With over-the-cap constraints and ongoing talk around Jonathan Kuminga, the team appears to be weighing a trade path to shore up depth on the wing and defense.

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Buss Brothers bid for NBA Europe, Padres stake

Joey and Jesse Buss, through their firm Buss Sports Capital, are actively bidding for NBA Europe franchises in London, Manchester, and Lyon and are exploring an ownership stake in the San Diego Padres, as they pursue a return to major pro-sports ownership after leaving the Lakers. The NBA Europe project, expected to launch in 2027 with about 12 permanent teams and several markets already targeted, has attracted broad interest including potential bids tied to Luka Dončić and Donnie Nelson Jr. in Italy.

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