Agent: Davis inking 5-year deal to return to Lakers
Anthony Davis is finalizing a five-year contract worth up to $190 million to return to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Davis’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, confirmed the terms of Davis’ pending free agent deal to The Associated Press on Thursday. The Lakers didn’t comment.
One day after LeBron James agreed to a twoyear, $85 million contract extension with the Lakers through 2022- 23, Davis committed to the Lakers through the 2024-25 season. Davis’ deal includes an e a rly t ermi n at ion clause prior to the fifth year, but the lengthy contract is still a clear declaration that the 27-year- old Davis sees his long- term future with the 17- time NBA champions. PORZINGIS UPBEAT WHILE
DEALING WITH ANOTHER KNEE I S SUE >> K r i s t ap s Porzing is’ delayed surgery and the NBA’s decision to start in late December apparently will sideline the Mavericks’ center for their opener Dec. 23 at Phoenix. Coach Rick Carlisle said the 2018 A ll- Star’s season debut will be in January.
Porzingis didn’t have the procedure to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee until October, more than a month after Dallas’ first playoff appearance in four years ended in the first round inside the NBA bubble in Florida.
Pro football
NFL REINSTATES GORDON,
CAN PLAY IN FINAL 2 GAMES FOR SEATTLE >> Josh Gordon was conditionally reinstated by the NFL and can begin the process of joining the Seattle Seahawks roster as early as Friday.
Commissioner Roger Goodell reinstated Gordon after nearly a one-year suspension following his latest off-field transgression for violations of the league’s substance abuse policies. Gordon was suspended in December 2019 for violating the league’s drug policy. He tested positive for performance enhancers and “substances of abuse,” the league said in a statement at the time.
Golf
KNOXTAKES1ST-ROUNDLEAD INMAYAKOBA CLASSIC >> Russell Knox shot a 6-under 65 at breezy and wet El Camaleon Golf Club to take the firstround lead in the PGA Tour’s Mayakoba Golf Classic.
Chile’s Joaquin Niemann was a stroke back with Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo and American Tom Hoge. HULL TAKES LPGA TOUR LEAD >> Charley Hull fought through cold and windy conditions to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s Volunteers of America Classic.
The 24- year- old Englishwoman shot a 3-under 69, making six birdies and three bogeys at Old American Golf Club with the temperature only climbing into the high 40s.