NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 12

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue reshaping their roster following the blockbuster midseason acquisition of Luka Doncic, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne revealed Tuesday that the 26-year-old star is playing an active role in the franchise’s offseason strategy. “My sense with Luka is he’s involved in everything they’re doing,” Shelburne said during an appearance on ESPN LA. […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves unreasonably short on the center position after long-term backup Kevon Looney joined the New Orleans Pelicans. Steve Kerr has generally opted for Draymond Green as the starting center in what has come to be known as a small-ball lineup. However, the Warriors had previously registered interest in the Chicago […]

Damian Lillard is suddenly a free agent for the first time after the Milwaukee Bucks decided to waive and stretch his contract in order to make room for signing Myles Turner. A number of suitors have already reached out to Lillard’s camp about a deal even though he’s rehabbing from a torn Achilles, with The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were immediately linked to Deandre Ayton after news broke that the Portland Trail Blazers were buying him out. ClutchPoints’ Anthony Irwin reported the Lakers as a “reluctant favorite” for Ayton on Tuesday, and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line later said the “safest forecast” is the big man teaming up with […]

The Boston Celtics were widely expected to be one of the busiest teams in the NBA this offseason, and sure enough, they have lived up to that billing right out of the gate. The C’s started things off with a pair of big trades involving two key pieces of their 2024 championship team, Jrue Holiday […]

Fresh off an appearance in the 2025 NBA Finals, the world was the Indiana Pacers’ oyster. Alas, the fairytale did not last very long for the Pacers. They soon had to grapple with the reality that Tyrese Haliburton was going to be out for the entirety of the 2025-26 season and as a result, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been put on the clock by LeBron James, who, after opting in, said (via his agent Rich Paul) that he and his camp will be assessing the team’s roster and may look for a move elsewhere if the Purple and Gold fail to find the requisite pieces to mold the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are desperate to turn the page after an awful, injury-plagued 24-58 campaign. They have brought in some new players like VJ Edgecombe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to position the franchise for long-term success. But the organization is also retaining some familiar faces to assist the squad […]

In the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks’ improbable decision to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract (that runs for two more years), perhaps the Phoenix Suns would come to the same conclusion regarding Bradley Beal. The Suns have been trying their best to get Beal’s contract off the books, but […]

The Milwaukee Bucks stunned the entire NBA world when they decided to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract to open up the necessary space to sign Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract. Lillard is currently dealing with a torn Achilles and will (presumably) be out for the entirety […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been seeking a center upgrade on the trade market throughout the offseason. After rescinding their trade for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams, who was recently traded to the Phoenix Suns this summer, executive Rob Pelinka and his front office have made it their top goal to add a rim-running big […]

The Charlotte Hornets managed to maintain a core piece of the roster in free agency on Tuesday. Reports indicate that backup point guard Tre Mann is here to stay with the organization and is likely to remain as a key option off the bench behind LaMelo Ball. Mann is signing a three-year, $24 million contract […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are bringing back a familiar face as free-agent forward Larry Nance Jr. has agreed to a deal with the franchise, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The move marks a homecoming for the Akron native, who previously played for the Cavaliers from 2018 to 2021. Nance Jr., 32, returns to […]

The Denver Nuggets have been busy this offseason as the front office aims to build an improved roster around superstar Nikola Jokic. So far this offseason, the team has moved on from Russell Westbrook (for now), Dario Saric, and Michael Porter Jr., but it’s the players that the team has managed to acquire that make […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran sharpshooter Tim Hardaway Jr., according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Hardaway, 33, is the latest key veteran to join the Nuggets this offseason as new front office executives Ben Tenzer and Jon Wallace continue to make aggressive moves to surround three-time MVP Nikola Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets entered the 2025 NBA offseason with one goal. MVP runner-up Nikola Jokic was in desperate need of depth in the Western Conference playoffs. After Denver traded for Cameron Johnson from the Brooklyn Nets, the Nuggets became a team to watch. General manager Ben Tenzer swung a trade with the Sacramento Kings one […]

In an era where centers are now valued more than almost any other position, a former first overall pick who has averaged a double-double for his career and played in a Finals series is a free agent. He hasn’t suffered any major, career-threatening surgeries. He hasn’t had any off-court controversies or criminal activity. He’s just […]

Free-agent forward Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move comes as Boston faces the potential departure of veteran big man Al Horford, who has drawn strong interest from both the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers. Minott, 22, was selected […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2025 offseason with one goal in mind; keep Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP was considering a trade request after another disappointing offseason. Milwaukee caught the NBA world off caught when the Bucks signed Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million deal on Tuesday. Signing Turner is part […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a flurry of moves on the second day of free agency, and they recently made a decision on one of their young guards, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. “Milwaukee Bucks are rescinding the qualifying offer of promising young guard Ryan Rollins and he will now become an unrestricted free agent, […]

Jakob Poeltl will remain with the Toronto Raptors for the foreseeable future. After making it clear that they were committed to their longtime center, the Raptors inked Poeltl to a massive four-year extension that keeps him on the team through the 2029-2030 season. Poeltl’s new four-year deal is worth $104 million, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. […]

Damian Lillard’s time with the Milwaukee Bucks has come to an unexpected end. The team waived the nine-time All-Star guard on Tuesday, stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract across the next five seasons. In the wake of the decision, Lillard’s agent issued a public statement addressing his client’s future. Aaron J. Fentress of […]

The New York Knicks wasted little time making a splash in free agency. After the Knicks rounded out their starting unit last offseason, the Knicks recently reached an agreement with former Sixth Man of the Year winner Jordan Clarkson. The 6-foot-3 guard will join the team for the veteran’s minimum, according to the New York […]

The Milwaukee Bucks made a splash in free agency on Tuesday morning after signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract. It’s a move that gives the team a good center to replace Brook Lopez, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. The decision to acquire Turner brought an opinion from Brian Windhorst that […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shocked the basketball world and waived Damian Lillard on Tuesday. The Bucks made the decision to let go the point guard and stretch his contract out over the next five years to make room for Myles Turner, whom the Bucks signed to a four-year, $107 million deal. The decision puts Lillard in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a trade with the Charlotte Hornets, acquiring veteran guard Vasilije Micic in exchange for Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The picks included are Milwaukee’s 2031 and 2032 second-round selections. The move marks another step in what has become a busy offseason for Milwaukee. […]

After a decade with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner is headed to Milwaukee. The 29-year-old center agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a contract that includes a player option in the final year (2028-29) and a 15% trade kicker. Turner’s departure marks a significant shift for the Pacers, who reached […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just caught their biggest break of the NBA Free Agency. Deandre Ayton is now a free agent after a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers had been locked in a tight race with the Milwaukee Bucks to land Deandre Ayton. But that race may have just ended. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hinted at significant changes coming in free agency and continue to deliver on that notion. Within minutes of signing Myles Turner and subsequently releasing Damian Lillard, the Bucks made another notable move by adding veteran guard Gary Harris. Harris signed a two-year deal, with a player option in the second year, per […]

Tuesday was a big day for the Milwaukee Bucks as they acquired Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers, but they also waived Damian Lillard. He went down with a torn Achilles this past season, and he is going to be out for a long time because of it. This is a huge move for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time making moves in NBA Free Agency. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, the Lakers quickly pivoted to Jake LaRavia. The Lakers locked LaRavia in with a two-year, $12 million deal. The 6-foot-7 sharpshooting wing emerged as one of the more intriguing under-the-radar options this offseason. Memphis […]

The Chicago Bulls made a big move on Monday as they locked in guard Tre Jones to a three-year contract. Jones had spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs prior to being traded to Chicago last season. The Bulls acquired Jones right before the trade deadline, and while he only played in 18 […]

Denver Nuggets ownership has been criticized heavily, particularly over the past few seasons, for a perceived lack of interest in spending money. But one team insider is saying that it might be in the team’s best interest, not just the owners’, to avoid dipping into the luxury tax this season. Although the Nuggets controversially let […]

The Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking at a sign-and-trade scenario involving the likes of Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder. Monk, owed upwards of $18 million for the upcoming season, has emerged as a serious trade candidate for Detroit as they aim to improve backcourt depth. On the other hand, Schroder was […]

The New York Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele have agreed to a 2-year, $12 million contract in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He will have a player option in the second year of this contract in New York. Yabusele, 29, was one of the better frontcourt players on the market this offseason, given […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have shocked the NBA with a pair of huge moves made in a span of just a few minutes. After it was reported the Bucks would be signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract in free agency, it was revealed that Milwaukee was moving on from Damian Lillard by waiving […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have stolen Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers in free agency. While the assumption around the league was that Turner would return to the Pacers following the team’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals, the veteran center now joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently secured forward Bobby Portis on a three-year $44 million deal that keeps him with the team until the 2027-28 season. The player had previously declined a $13.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and instead negotiated a new deal. The 30-year-old has become one of the most productive bench players […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their intentions clear this NBA Free Agency period: flexibility over long-term commitments. One of the biggest ripple effects of that Lakers mindset is the decision to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk to the Houston Rockets, despite having both the cap space and positional need to retain him. According to team […]