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ESPN Source: LeBron to opt out, eyes new deal in L.A.

LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Lakers, a source told ESPN, but he will look to sign a new deal to remain in Los Angeles.

ESPN Lakers' Russell to opt in, high on Redick's arrival

Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell says he intends to exercise his $18.7 million player option and sees himself "thriving" under new coach JJ Redick.

ESPN Ex-No. 1 pick Russell fired as coach, faces lawsuit

Former No. 1 NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell was fired as a volunteer assistant coach at his alma mater, Williamson High School in Mobile, Alabama, and is facing a lawsuit accusing him of taking a $74,000 check meant as a donation to the school.

ESPN Sources: Clips' Westbrook picking up $4M option

Nine-time All-Star guard Russell Westbrook is picking up his $4 million option and returning to the LA Clippers, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN Sources: Heat's Love declining $4M player option

Heat vetran forward/center Kevin Love is declining his $4M player option, but the two sides are enthusiastic about negotiating a new deal in free agency, sources tell ESPN.

ESPN Bolts deal Sergachev to Utah in flurry of moves

After a quiet first day of the NHL draft, Day 2 kicked off with a stunner as the Tampa Bay Lightning traded defenseman Mikhail Sergachev to the Utah Hockey Club.

ESPN USMNT's Dest joins PSV from Barça on free

Barcelona and United States right-back Sergiño Dest has joined Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer, the Catalan club have confirmed.

ESPN ESPN analyst Vitale announces cancer diagnosis

Hall of Famer Dick Vitale announced he will have surgery Tuesday to remove cancer in his neck. The 85-year-old has been an ESPN broadcaster since 1979.

ESPN Source: LeBron to opt out, eyes new deal in L.A.

LeBron James intends to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Lakers, a source told ESPN, but he will look to sign a new deal to remain in Los Angeles.

ESPN Alex Pereira, Mr. Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere -- and maybe Anyweight

Pereira steps in for the UFC once again, this time in a rematch against Jiri Procházka.

ESPN NHL draft tracker: Following all seven rounds

Here's an updated list of every selection, including detailed analysis for the top 32.