Going back to last week, ESPN averaged a 0.9 rating and 1.59 million viewers for Clippers-Warriors last Friday night — down 18% in ratings and 11% in viewership from Lakers-Mavericks last year (1.1, 1.79M) but flat and up 14% respectively from 2019 (Thunder-Blazers: 0.9 1.39M). The same matchup two nights earlier pulled a 0.8 (+14%) and 1.33 million (+30%).
June 27, 2022 | 9:55 pm EDT Update
John Wall to Clippers after reaching buyout agreement with Rockets

Adrian Wojnarowski: John Wall is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Other teams are calling to pursue Wall in free agency, but his intention is to join the Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
Chris Haynes: Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure a buyout with the Houston Rockets and become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @YahooSports.
June 27, 2022 | 8:30 pm EDT Update

The Warriors are considered to be the favorites to retain Payton’s services. It isn’t a secret how much he loves the Warriors’ environment, the Bay Area and his fit as a defensive pest and off-ball slasher in a Curry-fueled environment.

Vincent Goodwill: Free agent forward/center Simi Shittu has agreed to play Summer League for the Indiana Pacers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports

Chris Haynes: Free agent guard Ashton Hagans has committed to playing Summer League for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports.
Ira Winderman: Heat summer-league roster: pic.twitter.com/KpTjzuf8b1