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The Dallas Mavericks’ decision to give Kyrie Irving a three-year, $126 million contract is a historic one because of who negotiated the deal. Shetellia Riley Irving, Kyrie Irving’s stepmom and agent, became the first Black woman to negotiate and land an NBA contract for a client by finalizing a deal with the Mavs, according to […]

NBA Free Agency is finally here with players and teams able to negotiate contracts. Contracts cannot become official until July 6 but deals that are agreed upon in principle are what’s being reported. The Minnesota Timberwolves entered NBA Free Agency looking to bolster their depth around stars Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns. They made a […]

Tre Jones is back with the San Antonio Spurs after signing a 2-year, $20 million deal, per ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski. Jones averaged 12.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 6.6 assists in 68 games last year on 45.9%/28.5%/86.0% shooting. Jones is coming off his third year in the NBA and has steadily improved over that span […]

Gabe Vincent and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a 3-year, $33 million deal, per multiple sources. After going undrafted out of UC Santa Barbara in 2018, Gabe Vincent turned into an instrumental part of the Miami Heat’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals. He created a vast market for himself in free agency […]

The Phoenix Suns are planning to pull their qualifying offer for center Jock Landale and make him an unrestricted free agent, according to Yahoo! Sports’ Jake Fischer. As of 4:13 p.m. PT, the Suns have signed Damion Lee, Keita Bates-Diop, Drew Eubanks and Chimezie Metu to deals, according to ESPN. There is also a rumor […]

The first wave of NBA free agency has come upon us and in what can be considered as a surprise, Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have reportedly wasted no time in getting a deal done. This comes out to a whopping $126 million extension that will see Irving remain in Dallas for at least […]

The Orlando Magic are expected to reach an agreement with veteran sharpshooter Joe Ingles, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal will be for two years and $22 million. Free agent F Joe Ingles has agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract with the Orlando Magic, his agent Mark […]

Although it just started, Kyrie Irving is a big winner in 2023 NBA free agency after signing a 3-year, $126 million contract to stay with the Dallas Mavericks. True to form, though, the controversial point guard made some waves before news of the monumental deal officially broke. Irving posted 15 stories on his Instagram within […]

Emerging as a key scoring weapon on the perimeter for the Brooklyn Nets after being traded from the Phoenix Suns this past season, Cam Johnson received interest from several teams as a restricted free agent. However, the Nets were never prepared to let Johnson go this offseason, which is why he is heading back to […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing in some much-needed toughness on the roster after agreeing to a deal with former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter. Carter agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal to join the Bulls at the start of NBA free agency on Friday, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The 27-year-old Carter declined his […]

Next to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton has been the Milwaukee Bucks’ second-best scoring option, and he played an integral part in their 2021 championship run. Opting to decline his $40.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season and enter free agency, Middleton is not leaving Milwaukee anytime soon after signing a new $102 million contract. […]

The Denver Nuggets just lost Bruce Brown. This is after the 26-year-old decided to take his talents to the Indiana Pacers on a two-year deal worth a whopping $45 million. This is an undeniably significant blow for the Nuggets and their hopes to defend their title this coming season, but at the same time, it […]

The Dallas Mavericks made a big investment in Kyrie Irving when they traded for the polarizing star point guard last season. And now they are doubling down in NBA free agency after agreeing to a three-year, $126 million contract with Irving, first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyrie Irving has agreed to […]

Free agent forward Trey Lyles has reached an agreement on a new contract with the Sacramento Kings, per Chris Haynes. It’s a two-year deal for $16 million, plus bonus incentives. There is no team or player option. Lyles’ contract was one of the first to be signed once NBA free agency opened on Friday. The […]

The Phoenix Suns have already started to bolster their bench, signing defensive-minded wing Josh Okogie, per Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes. At 6-foot-4 and 213 pounds, Okogie is capable of handling tough defensive matchups on the perimeter. Not only does this provide them with a likely rotation player that can be relied upon in key […]

Proving to be a key contributor alongside Damian Lillard with the Portland Trail Blazers this past season, Jerami Grant is not going anywhere after signing a new contract. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Grant and the Blazers have agreed on a 5-year, $160 million deal that will keep him with Portland through the 2027-28 […]

Bruce Brown proved that he can be a valuable player on a championship last season with the Denver Nuggets. After their near-immaculate playoff run, the feisty guard will be playing for a different team. Bruce Brown has agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Indiana Pacers, per Woj. Talk about making the most […]

With their first move of the 2023 NBA free agency period, the Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Taurean Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million contract, according to various sources. Prince checks multiple boxes for the Lakers. At 6’7, 218 pounds, the 29-year-old offers ideal size on the wing along with defensive versatility. He’s also a […]

Draymond Green is returning to the Golden State Warriors, though plenty of NBA fans couldn’t help but feel the Dubs overpaid for the defensive star. Green agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal at the start of free agency, per Marc J. Spears of Andscape and ESPN. The deal has a player option in the […]

The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a new contract with DeAndre Jordan in free agency, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. Jordan played 39 games for the Nuggets during Denver’s 2023 NBA Finals run, and he’s now set to return for the team’s championship defense. 🚨 BREAKING: NBA Champion DeAndre Jordan and the Denver Nuggets […]

One of the better forwards available in free agency this offseason, Kyle Kuzma is heading back to the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kuzma and the Wizards have agreed to a 4-year, $102 million deal that will keep him under contract in Washington through the 2026-27 season. 🚨 BREAKING: Kyle Kuzma and the […]

The Chicago Bulls are bringing back guard Coby White after agreeing to a 3-year contract worth $33 million just as NBA free agency officially started, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. The role player was a restricted free agent and will remain a part of what could become a roster in flux. […]

One of the core members of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty through the years and a four-time NBA champion, Draymond Green is not going anywhere after flirting with free agency. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Green and the Warriors have agreed on a new four-year, $100 million contract that keeps the veteran forward with […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to meet with unrestricted free agent Fred VanVleet in Los Angeles at 3PM PT, according to Sportsnet insider Michael Grange, in what will be “his first official contact” of free agency. VanVleet has been a hot name among the 2023 free agent class, with the Houston Rockets said desire the […]

Under Leon Rose, the Knicks have been sensible in free agency. After years of seemingly conceiving of themselves as the protagonists of the NBA offseason, they’ve been content to operate quietly and intentionally, inking Isaiah Hartenstein and franchise cornerstone Jalen Brunson to below-market rate deals without much fanfare. This year, even as rumors swirl that […]

The Denver Nuggets won their first championship in franchise history this past season, led by Nikola Jokic. Denver built the team on depth around Jokic co-star Jamal Murray, who have formed one of the best duos in the NBA and have a stellar supporting cast. However, like every team, the Nuggets have needs ahead of […]

NBA free agency officially starts on Saturday, July 6, but teams, agents, and players can start negotiating contracts and agreeing to deals — which Woj, Shams, and Windhorst will break — at 6 pm ET on Friday, June 30. As the Los Angeles Lakers enter what could be their “Last Dance” with LeBron James and […]

Draymond Green seems bound to return to the Golden State Warriors, and Donte DiVincenzo is already good as gone. Just a few hours before free agency officially tips off on Friday afternoon, the Warriors’ plans with outside free agents have begun taking shape, too. Free agent big man Dario Saric “has generated strong interest” from […]

There have been plenty of rumors swirling around Kyle Kuzma‘s free agency this offseason, with Action Network’s Matt Moore reporting that Kuzma is looking for $30 million in annual salary in his next contract. Coming off of a career year with the Washington Wizards in what was his second season with the team, Kuzma put […]

The Boston Celtics just lost a defense-first point guard in Marcus Smart, but they’re reportedly on the hunt for another one in free agency. Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is set to be an unrestricted free agent, and according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the C’s have some interest in the 34-year-old. “Amid interest to […]

The Detroit Pistons have a promising young core ahead of free agency, one bolstered by the addition of Ausar Thompson with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. The Pistons now have a projected starting lineup of Cade Cunningham, Jaden Ivey, Thompson, Bojan Bogdanovic and Jalen Duren. This is a ton of […]

NBA free agency frenzy is just around the corner. The wee hours before the clock strikes 6 PM ET on June 30 seem to be the calm before the storm before all hell breaks loose. With that said, let’s give some last-minute free agency predictions for the Boston Celtics, who are looking to bounce back […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t just meeting with the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns in free agency. Once the player movement period officially tips off at 3:00 p.m. (PT), the eight-time All-Star will also take free agent pitches from the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, according to Bill Reiter of CBS Sports. […]

Here we go, ladies and gentlemen. The 2023 NBA free agency period is upon us. Friday, NBA teams will be able to officially talk to players regarding new deals. This is often the most exciting time in the offseason, since this is often the culmination of many rumors surrounding the free agents. Let’s look at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, and Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly expected to be interested in Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter, per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Carter is a quality role player who make sense for each of the aforementioned teams. Particularly, Carter’s link to the Suns and Lakers is interesting. He’s a point […]

NBA free agency is looming right around the corner. Before all hell breaks loose when the clock strikes 6 PM ET, let’s give some last-minute predictions for the Golden State Warriors, who are looking to re-tool after a failed title defense in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The Warriors have already had quite the offseason after […]

With 2023 NBA free agency about to officially begin, there are plenty of rumors regarding where the top players on the market might sign. Given the latest transactions and available salary-cap space around the league, there might not be much player movement at all when it comes to the best free agents available. The top […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for a huge 2023 NBA free agency. Ever since the season ended, questions have been arising constantly in regards to the future of the organization. Many have been wondering aloud if the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has run its course and is no longer a viable option […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently involved in NBA rumors that they are trying to acquire James Harden through a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. While Russell Westbrook takes his time with his own NBA free agency decision, it is uncertain whether or not he would prefer a return to the Clippers after a trade […]