NFL veteran Calais Campbell knew he wanted to keep playing, even after a family tragedy this summer resulting in his mother’s death and his brother being charged with murder.
“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected," a representative of Daniels said.
The Lakers were valued last year at $10 billion when Mark Walter purchased a controlling stake from the Buss family, which had owned the team since 1979.
Kelsey Plum scored 19 points in her first start for the Mercury, as Alyssa Thomas added 17 points and DeWanna Bonner posted a double-double in the loss.
Kyle Shanahan suffered a concussion, broke his nose and several ribs, and injured his hands in the crash, a person familiar with the injuries told The Associated Press.
