NBA Free Agency deals tracker, Day 2: Grades, analysis for each move, from DeRozan to a John Collins stalemate
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA Free Agency deals tracker, Day 2: Grades, analysis for each move, from DeRozan to a John Collins stalemate

New York Times  

Day 2 of 2021 NBA Free Agency was definitely less eventful than the madness we saw in Day 1. The big moves of the day DeMar DeRozan signs with Chicago Bulls | $85 million over three years Here’s the deal for DeRozan to get him from San Antonio to Chicago. Bulls Grade: C+ Spurs Grade: B More: Read John Hollinger’s analysis of the ‘biggest head-scratcher’ so far More: Read Darnell Mayberry’s analysis of the fit in Chicago Stephen Curry signs max extension with Golden State Warriors | $215 million over four years There was a tiny bit of curiosity over the last year or so on whether or not Curry would explore other options when it comes to his future in this league. Grade: C+ This could get ugly at the end Andre Drummond signs with Philadelphia 76ers | One-year minimum Why would I put a backup center’s one-year minimum signing in this section? 🤝 The names to keep an eye on in Day 3 of Free Agency Big names still available: Kawhi Leonard Restricted Free Agents still available: John Collins, Lauri Markkanen, Josh Hart, Terence Davis, Svi Mykhailiuk Veteran lead guards: Spencer Dinwiddie, Dennis Schroder, Reggie Jackson, Elfrid Payton Important veterans: Victor Oladipo, Paul Millsap, Andre Iguodala Big men: Khem Birch, DeMarcus Cousins, Moe Wagner, Frank Kaminsky, Isaiah Hartenstein, DJ Wilson, Enes Kanter, Jared Vanderbilt, Aron Baynes Wings and shooters: Kelly Oubre Jr., Danny Green, Justise Winslow, J.J. Redick, Wesley Matthews, Denzel Valentine, Hamidou Diallo Plumlees and Zellers: Marshall, Miles, Tyler, Luke More NBA Free Agency Live NBA Free Agency updates: Latest we’re hearing, grades and analysis All the moves from Day 1: Zach Harper’s grades NBA Free Agency Tracker: Hollinger’s Top 20 and best available Related Listening

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The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Lakers make another big trade

LA Times  

Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Continue reading here UCLA box score Big Ten standings AP top 25 rankings USC BASKETBALL Kiki Iriafen scored 15 points to lead a balanced attack as No. Continue reading here USC box score Big Ten standings AP top 25 rankings DODGERS From Jack Harris: For the first of what’s certain to be many times, …

Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade grades: How will Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz fare after blockbuster?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade grades: How will Lakers, Mavericks, Jazz fare after blockbuster?

New York Times  

You know a trade is a historic blockbuster — and completely out of nowhere — when everybody assumes the initial report was because of internet hacking and tomfoolery at its most devious. The Lakers receive: Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris Luka Dončić, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris The Mavericks receive: Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a 2029 first-round …

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says
6 months, 1 week ago

Cavaliers and free agent forward Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Restricted free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Saturday. Okoro’s new deal is worth $38 million, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract has not been signed or …

NBA salary-cap outlook: An early glance at the 2025 offseason landscape
7 months ago

NBA salary-cap outlook: An early glance at the 2025 offseason landscape

New York Times  

With the major business of the 2024 NBA offseason complete, the larger picture for summer 2025 and beyond looks far clearer as well. They should still be able to use the full $14.1 million nontaxpayer MLE while staying under the luxury tax, even without other major moves, so they will have some spending power. Their big question is whether $59 …

DeMar DeRozan, Kings finalizing 3-year, $76 million deal: Sources
8 months, 3 weeks ago

DeMar DeRozan, Kings finalizing 3-year, $76 million deal: Sources

New York Times  

By Shams Charania, Lukas Weese, Darnell Mayberry and Kelly Iko Six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan is finalizing a three-year, $76 million deal with the Sacramento Kings in a sign-and-trade, according to league sources. The Kings are sending Harrison Barnes and a 2031 unprotected pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs, while Chris Duarte and two second-round picks are going to the …

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA: Donovan Mitchell to stay at Cleveland Cavaliers, agrees to three-year deal extension - Reports

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell has agreed to a three-year NBA contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $150.3 million that keeps him with the team through 2028-29, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The Cavaliers, who lost to eventual champion Boston in the second round of last season’s playoffs, fired coach J.B. Bickerstaff after the campaign and have hired former Golden State assistant …

The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?

New York Times  

More than 36 hours into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make a meaningful move to improve their roster. The second half of the Splash Brothers would’ve provided the Lakers with the type of “laser” — one of LeBron’s terms — that they’ve needed in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era. Similar to Thompson, DeRozan, 34, is both …

As the Celtics re-sign free agents, Knicks and Sixers are posing a serious challenge
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As the Celtics re-sign free agents, Knicks and Sixers are posing a serious challenge

New York Times  

As the Celtics work to hold their championship squad together, the league is shifting around them. “I think a lot of these teams, the Knicks included, stockpiled a bunch of picks that they had worked hard to get for a long time, and then each of these teams decides when they’re going to cash those in, right?” GM Brad Stevens …

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards We’ve saved the worst for last. Note the word plausible — I excluded Richaun Holmes, who isn’t declining his $12.9 million player option after barely playing last year, and the Warriors aren’t going to waive Kevon Looney’s team-friendly partially guaranteed deal. Hartenstein …

NBA free agency: Paul George to the Warriors? Plus, Klay Thompson’s options, more
9 months ago

NBA free agency: Paul George to the Warriors? Plus, Klay Thompson’s options, more

New York Times  

The picks are finally done, with the NBA’s inaugural two-day draft coming to a close on Thursday night. League sources say the Warriors, who have a sensitive free agency situation of their own with Klay Thompson, have legitimate interest in making George part of their new core alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported last week …

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency
9 months ago

The hoops case for the Lakers’ Bronny James pick. Plus, the big wrench in free agency

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. The Los Angeles Lakers drafted guard Bronny James, son of NBA all-time leading scorer LeBron James, with the 55th pick of the 2024 draft. If Bronny is able to fully bounce back from and realign his player development path, there’s a chance he could be a very good guard …

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: LeBron James stands alone atop list of power forwards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Centers As we continue our survey of the free-agent market, the power forward group offers one generational name who probably isn’t truly available, one player who is already off the market and then a lot of shrugging. Vlatko Čančar, Denver Čančar is listed here …

NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Power Forwards | Centers The small forward position might offer the most inviting possibilities for cap space teams, with two legitimate difference-makers likely in unrestricted free agency in Paul George and OG Anunoby. That’s perhaps understandable given that George is 34 and has been increasingly hampered by …

NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers The shooting guard market for this summer isn’t exactly mind-blowing at the top, but it’s heavy on the type of shooting specialists and 3-and-D role players whom contending teams crave to fill out their rosters. Luke Kennard, Memphis : $8,933,728 Kennard’s team option …

NBA free agency 2024: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the top available point guards
9 months ago

NBA free agency 2024: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the top available point guards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers Following my ranking of the top 25 overall players likely available in free agency, it’s time to break down the positions. Jose Alvarado, New Orleans : $12,128,673 Alvarado is signed for next season at just $1.95 million, but the possibility exists that the …

NBA free agency: LeBron James, Paul George and the top 25 available players in 2024
9 months, 1 week ago

NBA free agency: LeBron James, Paul George and the top 25 available players in 2024

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers NBA free agency is here again, and that’s probably more exciting in theory than it will be in practice. Photo: Dan Hamilton / USA Today Tier II - Recent former Raptors G Tier III - Need cap room 8 D'Angelo Russell G Lakers Age: …

Why Malik Monk and the Kings quickly agreed to a new deal before free agency
9 months, 1 week ago

Why Malik Monk and the Kings quickly agreed to a new deal before free agency

New York Times  

By Anthony Slater, Sam Amick and Mark Puleo Malik Monk will be staying in Sacramento. The high-scoring reserve is expected to sign a new four-year contract worth $78 million, league sources confirmed, the maximum allowable contract the Kings could offer him, incentivized with a player option on the final season. 2024-25- $17.4 million 2025-26- $18.8 million 2026-27- $20.2 million 2027-28- …

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
9 months, 1 week ago

Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But with NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown already locked …

Golden State Warriors offseason roundup: The latest on Klay, Moses Moody’s future and more
11 months ago

Golden State Warriors offseason roundup: The latest on Klay, Moses Moody’s future and more

New York Times  

SAN FRANCISCO — One of the few benefits of an NBA season ruined in April is extra time for a front office. In Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr’s exit interview, he mentioned the idea of Thompson coming off the bench next season, allowing his minutes and usage to be lessened. But it feels like we’ll have either an inkling or an …

Evaluating the 2024 NBA free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan and more
11 months, 1 week ago

Evaluating the 2024 NBA free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan and more

New York Times  

When my colleague Sam Vecenie and I talk about the quality of an NBA Draft class, we do it through a very specific lens: stars, starters and rotation players. The New Orleans Pelicans’ Jonas Valančiūnas, the Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk and the Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr. probably start the conversation, but others like the Washington Wizards’ Tyus Jones and the …

Lakers retain Reaves and Russell as NBA free agency heats up
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers retain Reaves and Russell as NBA free agency heats up

China Daily  

Austin Reaves is sticking with the Los Angeles Lakers while Dillon Brooks is leaving Memphis for the Houston Rockets. Also Saturday, Milwaukee — which had already retained Khris Middleton — kept center Brook Lopez on a two-year deal, a person familiar with the agreement told the AP. Russell Westbrook is also staying where he ended last season, agreeing to a …

Pistons depth-chart prediction: Evaluating Detroit’s roster after the start of free agency
1 year, 8 months ago

Pistons depth-chart prediction: Evaluating Detroit’s roster after the start of free agency

New York Times  

Follow our live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. The first weekend of NBA free agency is over, and the Detroit Pistons, who entered with $30 million in cap space, didn’t sign anyone. Pistons 2023-24 depth-chart prediction PG SG SF PF C …

Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson 'agrees new three-year, $55m deal'
1 year, 8 months ago

Utah Jazz's Jordan Clarkson 'agrees new three-year, $55m deal'

Daily Mail  

The Utah Jazz and guard Jordan Clarkson have reportedly agreed to a new extension as NBA free agency is well underway. Per Shams Charania, Clarkson - a client of NBA super agent Rich Paul - will reportedly agree to a $55million deal extended to three years. It's yet another major deal for a Rich Paul client after a successful opening …

Grades, great values, head-scratchers and more from Day 1 of NBA free agency
1 year, 8 months ago

Grades, great values, head-scratchers and more from Day 1 of NBA free agency

New York Times  

Follow live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Grade: C+ GO DEEPER Lakers upgrade roster with Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince but still have work to do Coby White agrees to re-sign with the Bulls on a three-year, $33 million deal If …

The already hectic NBA offseason now poised for free agents like Kyrie Irving to make moves
1 year, 8 months ago

The already hectic NBA offseason now poised for free agents like Kyrie Irving to make moves

The Hindu  

Chris Paul has already been traded twice this offseason, ending up in Golden State. READ | Wembanyama poised to make NBA Summer League debut in Las Vegas “Obviously, money’s a thing. I mean, that’s just for anybody,” said Miami guard Max Strus, a free agent now in line for a big payday, going from $1.8 million this season to potentially …

Lakers’ free agency: Here’s the latest about how their plans are shaping up
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers’ free agency: Here’s the latest about how their plans are shaping up

LA Times  

Can the Lakers get another bargain on the free-agent market as they did last season when they added guard Dennis Schroder, shown driving past Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo. When the Lakers couldn’t find a deal they liked with Malik Beasley and/or Mo Bamba’s contracts on draft night, they were operating as a team with access to the full …

NBA’s top free-agent shooting guards in 2023: James Harden, Austin Reaves and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent shooting guards in 2023: James Harden, Austin Reaves and more

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect Eric Gordon’s addition to the free-agent market. The same contract in Houston would have few tax implications: Houston projects to be more than $60 million below the cap, and Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün don’t become free agents until 2025. I’d be surprised if White’s deal reaches this BORD$ value, but …

Hollinger: NBA option predictions — will James Harden, Draymond Green, others become free agents?
1 year, 9 months ago

Hollinger: NBA option predictions — will James Harden, Draymond Green, others become free agents?

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of 2023 NBA Free Agency. Prediction: Opt out James Harden, SG, Philadelphia : Harden’s impending free agency has been a very popular topic; regardless of whether he chooses to stay in Philadelphia or seek greener pastures, there seems little chance that he would opt in for $35.6 million when more money and years likely await …

Leroux: Which NBA free agent will sign for the most guaranteed money?
1 year, 9 months ago

Leroux: Which NBA free agent will sign for the most guaranteed money?

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of 2023 NBA Free Agency. On top of that, this year’s Philadelphia 76ers scored a robust 120.8 points per 100 possessions in Harden’s minutes, and that stayed surprisingly strong at 117.1 when Harden played without MVP Joel Embiid. While many focus on Harden’s shortcomings, it is important to appreciate how few players can shoulder the …

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA: Retooled Lakers, Mavericks to square off

The Hindu  

A pair of teams optimistic for the road ahead will meet Sunday afternoon when the Los Angeles Lakers visits the Dallas Mavericks. Both rosters were retooled this month, with the Mavericks trading for Kyrie Irving and the Lakers adding a variety of players, including Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, Jarred Vanderbilt and Mo Bamba. Doncic and Irving finally broke through together …

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams
2 years, 1 month ago

NBA trade deadline sees Irving, Durant bolster West teams

Associated Press  

First it was Kyrie Irving to Dallas. They acquired Durant by sending Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, first-round picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029, and a first-round pick swap in 2028 to the Nets, who also sent T.J. Warren back to his original team in Phoenix. “You can imagine that’s a tough blow to the group for the human side …

NBA: 76ers stripped of second-round picks next two years for tampering
2 years, 4 months ago

NBA: 76ers stripped of second-round picks next two years for tampering

The Hindu  

The NBA stripped the Philadelphia 76ers of second-round draft picks in 2023 and 2024 on Monday after an investigation into tampering during offseason free-agency moves. The Sixers were able to sign Tucker to the full mid-level exception and House to the bi-annual exception because star guard James Harden declined his $47.4 million option and agreed to be paid about $14.5 …

LeBron and LA Lakers have 'productive discussion' with the star entering final year of current deal
2 years, 7 months ago

LeBron and LA Lakers have 'productive discussion' with the star entering final year of current deal

Daily Mail  

Thursday marked the first day LeBron James and the Los Angles Lakers could begin discussions on a contract extension and they reportedly went well. LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers started talks on a contract extension Thursday Lakers VP/GM Rob Pelinka and new head coach Darvin Ham were both involved The report claims that new Lakers coach Darvin Ham was …

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves
2 years, 8 months ago

NBA: 'Goal is to win', Rudy Gobert says as he joins Timberwolves

Firstpost  

Rudy Gobert has spent all nine of his National Basketball Association seasons with Utah, where he helped the Jazz reach the playoffs for six straight years. Los Angeles: Three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert said Wednesday his mission with new team Minnesota is simple. The Timberwolves confirmed they had acquired Gobert “in exchange for guards Patrick Beverley, …

Warriors still apart in free agency talks with Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney: Sources
2 years, 8 months ago

Warriors still apart in free agency talks with Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney: Sources

New York Times  

As the first day of free agency nears a close, distance remains between the contract desires of Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II and the willingness from the Warriors to meet that number, sources told The Athletic. Facing a record tax bill multiplying each additional dollar spent by nearly seven, the Warriors entered free agency intent on avoiding any overpay …

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2022: Miles Bridges, Otto Porter and more
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2022: Miles Bridges, Otto Porter and more

New York Times  

Hollinger’s Free-Agent rankings and projections: Top 25 free agents by BORD$ projections Top point guards by BORD$ projections Top shooting guards by BORD$ projections Top small forwards by BORD$ projections Top centers by BORD$ projections The power forward market is unexceptional this year, with the one top-tier player on the market seeming highly likely to stay. But a credible defender …

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?
2 years, 11 months ago

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, sits on the bench next to forward Anthony Davis as head coach Frank Vogel stands by during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver …

John Hollinger’s NBA free-agency winners: Nets, Wizards among teams in a better place
3 years, 7 months ago

John Hollinger’s NBA free-agency winners: Nets, Wizards among teams in a better place

New York Times  

When it comes to free agency, the winners aren’t so obvious when no superstars are involved. Beal’s best move is to play out the season, decline his player option and sign a five-year, $242 million deal with the Wizards in the offseason. A potential $100 million luxury-tax bill for this year looks ridiculous, so they may still need to surrender …

Together at last: Carmelo joins LeBron’s Lakers to seek ring
3 years, 7 months ago

Together at last: Carmelo joins LeBron’s Lakers to seek ring

Associated Press  

Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have dreamed about teaming up in the NBA since they entered the league together 18 years ago. The 10th-leading scorer in NBA history will join James, the third-leading scorer, alongside eight-time All-Star Anthony Davis and former MVP Russell Westbrook for what should be a fascinating season in Los Angeles. If the Lakers don’t win another …

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day
3 years, 7 months ago

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day

New York Times  

Day 1 of 2021 NBA Free Agency is in the books and we had a very busy day. Grade: B+ Jeff Green signs with Denver Nuggets | $10 million over two years: Love this signing for the Nuggets, even if it doesn’t fully cover a need for them. Grade: B Norman Powell re-signs with Portland Trail Blazers | $90 million …

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker
3 years, 7 months ago

Lakers add Carmelo Anthony as well as youngsters like Talen Horton-Tucker

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James drives against Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony during Game 2 of their playoff series. With agreements from the seasoned Carmelo Anthony and the 20-somethings Talen Horton-Tucker, Malik Monk and Kendrick Nunn, the Lakers have a loaded roster of 13 players for coach Frank Vogel and his staff. Lakers Lakers bringing back Dwight Howard and Trevor Ariza …

‘Where am I going?’: Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum and the wild experience of being NBA free agents at Olympics
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Where am I going?’: Evan Fournier, Nicolas Batum and the wild experience of being NBA free agents at Olympics

New York Times  

SAITAMA, Japan — The French national team hadn’t been to the Olympic medal round since 2000, and they almost certainly weren’t going to get back there without Evan Fournier, their high-octane scoring guard. “This morning I woke up at 3:30, I called my agent, like, ‘You gotta get a deal done right now so I can move on from it,’” …

NBA free agency lacks star power, but that could change
3 years, 8 months ago

NBA free agency lacks star power, but that could change

LA Times  

DeMar DeRozan directs the Spurs’ offense during a game last season. The top unrestricted free agents that teams will be pursuing are Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry, Utah point guard Mike Conley and San Antonio shooting guard DeMar DeRozan. “It’s a very average free-agent group for unrestricted free agents,” said one Western Conference executive. But if some guys opt out …

NBA free agency: Supply, demand and the potential domino effect in 2021
4 years, 1 month ago

NBA free agency: Supply, demand and the potential domino effect in 2021

New York Times  

Recently, I have walked through both the team-by-team salary cap projections for 2021 and the pending free agents most likely to get more than the midlevel exception, which are two important pieces of the puzzle. While the most recent Collective Bargaining Agreement made small positive strides like shortening the time teams have to make their match decisions, that clock not …

2020 NBA trade and free-agency tracker: Latest news and rumors
4 years, 3 months ago

2020 NBA trade and free-agency tracker: Latest news and rumors

New York Times  

In this compressed NBA offseason, the moves and the news are coming fast and furious. It’s not a sequel.” Alex Len to the Raptors Shams Charania: Free agent center Alex Len has agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors, sources tell The Athletic. Grizzlies add De’Antony Melton and John Konchar Shams Charania: Restricted free agent De’Antony Melton agreed to …

NBA: Free agency opens with De'Aaron Fox and Sacramento Kings agreeing $163 million deal
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA: Free agency opens with De'Aaron Fox and Sacramento Kings agreeing $163 million deal

Firstpost  

Fox’s numbers have improved in each of his three NBA seasons. He averaged 11.6 points as a rookie, then 17.3 points two seasons ago and finally 21.1 points last season for the Kings. Campazzo agreed to a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets on Friday’s opening day of free agency, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. …

Drama with Dwight Howard makes for interesting start to NBA free agency
4 years, 4 months ago

Drama with Dwight Howard makes for interesting start to NBA free agency

LA Times  

Dwight Howard agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, but that came after he tweeted out that he was returning to the Lakers. Free agency seemed like it could end up being a bit of a dud — the top names in the class likely staying put. Led by the Lakers and Rob Pelinka, the first day …

NBA free agency: Heat re-sign Dragic; Hawks land Gallinari
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA free agency: Heat re-sign Dragic; Hawks land Gallinari

LA Times  

Heat guard Goran Dragic drives to the basket against Lakers during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Miami Heat, a surprising NBA finalist last season, will be bringing back veteran point guard Goran Dragic and 7-foot center Meyers Leonard, the two players told the Associated Press on Friday evening. Other teams and players reportedly reaching agreements: — Point guard …

NBA free agency power forward rankings: Davis, Gallinari, Bertans lead strong field
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA free agency power forward rankings: Davis, Gallinari, Bertans lead strong field

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 5, but will be periodically updated. All week, we will unveil the best available free agents at each position: • Best Available Point Guards • Best Available Shooting Guards • Best Available Small Forwards • Best Available Power Forwards • Best Available Centers There is one amazing power forward available in …

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