NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 10

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering free agency with two clear targets at point guard. Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon lead the list of names most connected to Steve Ballmer’s team. If Paul chooses to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead, the Clippers plan to pivot to Brogdon as their main alternative. Chris Paul carries […]

The New York Knicks, from the moment they were eliminated from championship contention by the Indiana Pacers in the 2025 Eastern Conference Finals, were raring to redeem themselves, looking to make any and every change necessary to get the team over the hump. And they have been busy thus far this offseason, replacing head coach […]

NBA star Damian Lillard did not rush to respond after his exit from Milwaukee. A couple of weeks after the Bucks waived him, he finally broke his silence with a message that made clear he plans to own the next phase of his career. “If they call it a ‘gamble’ at this stage… tell em […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been one of the more quiet teams during the NBA free agency period so far. In fact, they actually lost a key contributor in Guerschon Yabusele who agreed to sign with the New York Knicks. The 76ers have brought back a couple of veteran guards with Kelly Oubre Jr. picking up […]

This offseason is a pivotal moment for the Golden State Warriors. Mike Dunleavy Jr. and his front office are tasked with finding reliable, consistent depth around Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler in a limited market with limited options. Not to mention, Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency continues to loom large with no certainty in sight. […]

The Houston Rockets shook up the NBA world with arguably the biggest move of the offseason when they agreed to trade for Kevin Durant. While the complete framework of the trade is reportedly still being worked on, there’s no question the Rockets improved. The Rockets continued to add to the roster this week with an […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 offseason looking to bolster their frontcourt rotation. A day after agreeing to terms with free agent big man Deandre Ayton, it appears as if the Lakers have their backup center. The Lakers have agreed to re-sign veteran center Jaxson Hayes via a one-year contract in free agency, […]

The Phoenix Suns appear to be at a major crossroads. Their Big 3 experiment with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal did not go as planned. During the two-plus seasons they were part of the Suns organization together, they were rarely on the court at the same time. That culminated in Phoenix missing out […]

Jonathan Kuminga has had an up-and-down career with the Golden State Warriors. The 2021 seventh overall pick has flashed stardom at times during his career, but he has often been in and out of Steve Kerr’s rotation. His days in Golden State seem numbered, and the G-League Ignite product will likely find a new home […]

The Orlando Magic have withdrawn their qualifying offer to guard Mac McClung, making the three-time NBA Slam Dunk Contest champion an unrestricted free agent. The move, reported Wednesday by Keith Smith of Spotrac, signals the Magic’s continued reshuffling of their roster following an active offseason. McClung, 26, appeared in just two games for Orlando during […]

NBA analyst Bill Simmons believes the Houston Rockets are preparing for a significant consolidation trade, pointing to the team’s depth and flexibility as signs of a potential “three-for-one” move during the upcoming 2025–26 season. On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Simmons outlined Houston’s current roster situation and suggested the franchise may be […]

The Lakers just made a major move in NBA Free Agency, and Luka Doncic is all in. After weeks of speculation and failed trade talks, Los Angeles signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal. The addition gives them a true center with size, athleticism, and playoff experience. More importantly, it answers a roster gap Doncic […]

Chris Paul has still not decided where he will play next season, and it seems like he may have a few options that he’s looking at. There are also teams that seem to be interested in adding him to their team, and it is no surprise when talking about the true point guard Paul is, […]

The Sacramento Kings are trying to make a push to acquire Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade deal, but The Athletic’s Sam Amick says there has been “zero progress” made in those talks. The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer previously reported the Kings’ interest in Kuminga, noting interest in a possible […]

Coming off their 2024 NBA championship high, the Boston Celtics entered the 2024–25 season with the same swagger and an expectation to repeat. Their core of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porziņģis, and Derrick White looked battle-tested and hungry. However, adversity came knocking. Late in the playoffs, Jayson Tatum suffered a significant injury […]

The 2024-25 season was a major success for the Detroit Pistons. After a historically putrid 2023-24 campaign, the Pistons front office started anew, bringing in JB Bickerstaff to be the team’s new head coach and then adding a slew of veterans to aid the team’s rising young core led by Cade Cunningham. In the end, […]

The Sacramento Kings will be adding veteran point guard Dennis Schroder, who decided to sign with the team in free agency, by way of a sign-and-trade with the Detroit Pistons, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday evening. After lengthy discussions with the Pistons when the free-agency period opened, the two sides moved on from the […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers allowed Dorian Finney-Smith to walk in free agency after he opted out of his contract, they suddenly found themselves with the full non-taxpayer mid-level exception at their disposal. That gave them around $14 million to spend, and it couldn’t have come at a better time as a surprise free agent […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are never ones to shy away from the spotlight. They are always in the headlines, and the NBA offseason has been no different. The team was sold for a record amount of money, and there has been massive trade speculation surrounding LeBron James. Now, there are reports that Lakers general manager […]

The Milwaukee Bucks caught the attention of the entire NBA world on Tuesday when they decided to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to open up the space necessary to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal to replace Brook Lopez, who decided to sign with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2025 offseason with one goal; sign a starting center. However, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka missed out on his top targets on the first night of free agency. A couple of days later, Los Angeles finally filled the hole, signing former Portland Trail Blazers big man Deandre Ayton. Ayton […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Deandre Ayton, the first pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, have agreed to a 2-year contract in free agency, league sources told ClutchPoints. This contract with Los Angeles contains a player option in the second year, allowing Ayton to potentially maximize his value after the 2025-26 season. Ayton, 26, was […]

Following a rather brief romance with the hoops-loving world during the 2022-23 campaign, the Sacramento Kings have once again become a punchline. A double-digit home loss in the NBA Play-In Tournament to what should have been an emotionally-drained Dallas Mavericks squad makes that difficult to argue (No Malik Monk, but Kyrie Irving was also out […]

Free agent guard Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 29-year-old reportedly considered multiple contenders before choosing to rejoin the Mavericks on Wednesday. Exum’s return adds depth and familiarity to a retooled Dallas backcourt that recently welcomed D’Angelo Russell on a two-year, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made the biggest move of the 2025 NBA free agency thus far after having what was an underwhelming draft. They selected Bogoljub Marković with the 47th pick before signing Mark Spears on a two-way contract. However, the headlines have been dominated by Milwaukee’s decision to waive Damian Lillard and stretch his salary […]

The Los Angeles Lakers entered the offseason with big goals. However, LeBron James put pressure on general manager Rob Pelinka after he opted into his $52.5 million player option. So far, Los Angeles has underwhelmed and lost out on most of their free agent targets. Austin Reaves turned down his extension and Luka Doncic might […]

The Atlanta Hawks concluded the 2024–25 regular season with a 40–42 record, securing the 9th position in the Eastern Conference. It was another year stuck in mediocrity, too talented to tank but too inconsistent to contend. The team hovered around .500 for most of the season and exited early in the Play-In Tournament, continuing a […]

The New York Knicks have been relatively busy in the early days of the 2025 NBA free agency period. After agreeing to terms with Jordan Clarkson, who will certainly bolster the team’s second-unit scoring, New York turned its attention to the gritty side of the game. With the team seeking frontcourt help, the Knicks agreed […]

After the Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey reportedly are not close to reaching a deal on a new contract, the free agent guard made a cryptic post on his Instagram. With numerous signings happening across the league three days into the free agency, are the Bulls looking for a potential Giddey replacement? Either way, Giddey’s […]

The NBA offseason has included no shortage of twists and turns. The Charlotte Hornets became the latest team to add a particularly surprising piece. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Hornets. He will join LaMelo Ball and a young team that is attempting to build […]

The New York Knicks have reportedly expressed preliminary interest in free agent forward Ben Simmons as they look to reshape their roster ahead of the 2025–26 season. According to Ian Begley of SNY, the team has “checked in” on Simmons following a turbulent 2024–25 campaign that saw the former All-Star split time between the Brooklyn […]

As contract negotiations continue between the Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton has identified another possible target for the franchise: Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. In a recent piece evaluating restricted free agents, Pelton wrote that Chicago could make sense as a destination for Grimes, though the team remains focused […]

In a stunning NBA Free Agency pivot, the Milwaukee Bucks have officially waived nine-time All‑Star Damian Lillard. The move, designed to stretch the remaining $113 million of his deal over five years, cleared the way for a lucrative four‑year, $107 million contract to bring in former Pacers rim protector Myles  Turner. The twist? While rehabbing a torn […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ NBA Free Agency and LeBron James trade buzz just took an unexpected turn. As recently as yesterday, most believed LeBron James wouldn’t be traded. However, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst now admits he’s not so sure anymore. “My conversations over the last three days have crystallized that the Lakers are essentially viewing LeBron […]

The Miami Heat have emerged as a potential trade suitor for Utah Jazz forward John Collins, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The report adds to the growing list of players linked to Miami this offseason, which includes Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and Sacramento Kings veteran forward DeMar DeRozan. Fischer wrote […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s future at the Golden State Warriors continues to remain uncertain despite several teams maintaining an interest in the forward. The Warriors have sent out a qualifying offer of $7.9 million, which gives them the freedom to match free agency offers. The New Orleans Pelicans are among multiple teams interested in the 22-year-old. However, […]

Following an underwhelming 2025 NBA Draft that saw them make minimal roster upgrades, the Golden State Warriors have entered free agency with a clear priority. They want to figure out Jonathan Kuminga’s contract situation while finding the wriggle room to make further upgrades for a team that is looking to compete for the championship. However, […]

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. The proposed trade scenario would center around Kings guard Malik Monk, though no deal has materialized. Fischer reported Wednesday that Sacramento would consider including Monk in a potential outgoing package to land […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made an unprecedented move yesterday when they waived Damian Lillard’s massive contract in order to create space to sign Indiana Pacers big man Myles Turner. While some have applauded the Bucks for being creative in upgrading their roster immediately, considering Lillard, 34, was expected to miss the entire next season due to […]