The work stoppage entered its second week with no end in sight, but a marathon bargaining session resulted in a 4 a.m. tentative agreement between the union's leaders and the city on Wednesday, July 9.
McLaurin is the primary receiving threat on the Commanders, leading with 117 targets in 2024, indicating his importance to the team's offensive strategy.
Finney-Smith represented a change of identity to the Lakers upon his arrival. Given how highly he spoke of him, he also represents the style of basketball head coach JJ Redick wants to play.