Davis is expected to sign a multi-year contract with the Lakers after he opts out, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The 2020 NBA Finals are now in the rearview mirror, and the rumor mill is beginning to heat up in advance of what should be a fascinating offseason.
Plenty of contenders will be looking to restock their rosters as they chase LeBron James and the Lakers, and there is no shortage of intrigue regarding the top picks in the 2020 NBA Draft. Even if we don't know when the 2020-21 season will begin, there should still be a wealth of NBA news in the coming months.
Check out the latest crop of NBA news and rumors below.
• Anthony Davis is expected to opt-out of his contract before signing a multi-year deal with the Lakers. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
• The Lakers and Dwight Howard have "mutual interest" ahead of free agency. The Warriors are also a potential suitor. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
• Jeff Van Gundy met with Rockets ownership regarding their coaching vacancy on Wednesday. (Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN)
• The Clippers interviewed assistant Sam Cassell for their head coaching vacancy on Tuesday. (Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN)
• There are "several" teams interested in signing Heat point guard Goran Dragic. (Shams Charania, The Athletic)
• The NBA could target Martin Luther King Day as the date of the 2020-21 season opener. (John Hollinger, The Athletic)