NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 24

Once again, this is a friendly reminder that the NBA dominates the summer. Aside from the Boston Celtics recently claiming their 18th championship in team history and the NBA conducting their questionable two-day draft format, the league’s attention now turns to free agency, which is also known as Christmas in July for all of you […]

What moves will the Philadelphia 76ers make in the 2024 offseason? The answer to that question carries much more weight than it does for other teams. Armed with a heap of cap space and plenty of future first-round picks to trade, the Sixers can remake their roster into a much more dangerous unit around Joel […]

It’s the end of an era for the Golden State Warriors. Barring a last-minute 180, four-time NBA champion Klay Thompson will be leaving the only franchise he has ever known in free agency. There have been no real contract talks between the Warriors and Thompson, and The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami even said Saturday “some cordial […]

Entering the 2024 NBA free agency period with more cap space than any good team is the Philadelphia 76ers. They have a lot riding on this summer — nothing short of their ability to be title contenders for the rest of Joel Embiid’s prime — but they have the resources to make some noise. On […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing for the possibility of losing Klay Thompson in NBA free agency. Thompson has already been linked to a number of teams this offseason, including the Dallas Mavericks. So with rumors swirling and Thompson’s time with the Warriors likely coming to an end, there is a specific connection between the […]

The New York Knicks have been busy this offseason as the front office makes moves to push the team over the top. With that in mind, the roster is going to go through some changes and it sounds like a promising center won’t be on the team next season. New York has officially decided to […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ taking California swingman Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft was just the beginning of their offseason. Up next, the Cavs have to shift their focus toward NBA free agency to continue leveling up this team from a playoff upstart to a legitimate title threat. While Cleveland’s […]

Although the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024 NBA Draft is over after they took California swingman Jaylon Tyson with the 20th overall pick, that doesn’t mean their offseason is done. Instead, the Cavs have to shift their focus towards NBA free agency to continue leveling up this team from a playoff upstart to a legitimate title threat. […]

As one era nears an end in California, so too could another. With Paul George declining his $48.8 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers, the NBA free agency hysteria has already arrived. Since LeBron James is expected to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the nine-time All-Star is arguably the biggest name in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have some decisions to make after LeBron James essentially told the front office to pursue a top talent in free agency. As a result, the rumor mill suggests the franchise may pursue Klay Thompson. And from the sounds of it, James is “hopeful’ that is the case. All signs are pointing […]

The Golden State Warriors appear to be on the verge of diving headfirst into a new era of Bay Area basketball. The Dubs dynasty as fans know it, which already looked to be on its last legs, is expected to officially conclude this offseason. Golden State is “preparing to lose” Klay Thompson in NBA free […]

LeBron James recently opted out of his contract with free agency around the corner. It’s expected he’ll re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, his Rich Paul revealed that James has one “priority” for the franchise to fulfill before he signs a deal. Reports indicate that LeBron James will sign a new contract with the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are busy ahead of free agency as the front office made some decisions on two players on the roster. The front office declined two contracts, however, it sounds like the plan is for both players to sign longer-term deals with the organization. Oklahoma City has officially declined the options for both […]

For the first time in more than a decade, the Orlando Magic are giving people a reason to feel genuinely excited about the future of the franchise. The seeds of optimism were shown in 2022-23 when Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero helped the team win 12 more games than it had the previous year. […]

Royce O’Neale and the Phoenix Suns are set to agree to a four-year, $44 million contract with the start of free agency just days away, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “O’Neale’s agents Mark Bartelstein and George Roussaskis of Priority Sports have been negotiating on the contract for months and now land a key part of […]

The Atlanta Hawks are at a crossroads this offseason in terms of what direction they want to go in building their team. They’ve been a team that’s not good enough to make a serious playoff run, but not bad enough to get a high draft pick and accelerate a rebuild. With NBA free agency coming […]

One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to pursue Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson when free agency opens on Sunday. Interestingly, it seems the renowned sharpshooter also has some interest in the Mavs. Thompson is set to enter free agency amid his uncertain future with the Warriors. While the Dubs’ top brass continue to emphasize that […]

With the NBA Draft in the rearview, the focus now turns to NBA free agency and trade season. The Toronto Raptors made one of the first moves of the offseason in choosing to pick up the contract option on Bruce Brown as per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Bruce Brown is due $23 million on his […]

The likelihood of Klay Thompson returning to the only NBA home he has ever known is seemingly becoming more precarious by the day. While the Golden State Warriors try to figure out how to acquire Paul George, two Western Conference contenders are now open to possibly courting the four-time NBA champion in free agency. The […]

It’s hard to keep a championship core together for a while, especially in the NBA where contract terms seem to skyrocket for role players and non-stars more than other leagues. The Denver Nuggets, champions of the NBA two seasons ago, lost a starter from that title-winning squad last offseason and are on the verge of […]

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley intends to sign a five-year, $175 million contract to remain with the team. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Friday morning. The Raptors acquired Quickley in the blockbuster trade that sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks ahead of last season’s trade deadline. The 25-year-old guard is a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came out of the 2024 NBA Draft with a decent haul of Dalton Knecht and Bronny James as its first- and second-round selections, plus two undrafted prospects agreeing to two-way deals. Now, the Lakers look towards free agency or trades to top off their roster that will complement the core of […]

The Denver Nuggets came into the 2024 offseason looking to regain their championship mettle. In order to do so though, the Nuggets are going to have to make a decision regarding Kentavious Caldwell-Pope who will test NBA free agency as per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s decision to hit NBA free agency doesn’t […]

As part of the new CBA, NBA teams are allowed to begin negotiations with their own free agents immediately following the NBA Finals. Some deals have been agreed to already with the latest being the Brooklyn Nets reaching an agreement to re-sign center Nic Claxton in NBA free agency as per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. […]

The New York Knicks and OG Anunoby are set to agree to a five-year, $212.5 million contract that includes a player option and a trade kicker, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks have agreed on a 5-year, $212.5 million deal, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/e6KShpRNv3 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 26, […]

DeMar DeRozan is heading into 2024 free agency trying to make the most of the remainder of his NBA days. Whether he stays with the Chicago Bulls or goes elsewhere, the 34-year-old will assuredly want to go somewhere he thinks he can win. It may take movement elsewhere before Deebo makes his decision, including for […]

The New York Knicks were ripe for a monster move given how many draft assets and tradeable contracts they had, and on Tuesday night, they finally made their much-anticipated major maneuver as they traded five first-round picks, an unprotected pick swap, and a second-round pick, along with Bojan Bogdanovic’s contract, to the Brooklyn Nets for […]

NBA free agency is rapidly approaching and the Phoenix Suns have a couple of decisions to make regarding their roster. One key player for the Suns who is set to hit free agency is Royce O’Neale. But he might not get a chance to hit the open market once Sunday evening rolls around. Royce O’Neale […]

What is going to happen with Klay Thompson? This is the question everyone is asking pertaining to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, as the future Hall of Fame sharpshooter is less than a week away from being an unrestricted free agent that can sign with any of the other 29 teams around the league […]

For years, it looked like the big man was going out of style. As spacing increased, so did the popularity of small ball lineups. Luckily for centers, the position has been revitalized, as it is once again viewed at as a franchise cornerstone. Nikola Jokic just won his third MVP award, and Joel Embiid won […]

The Golden State Warriors’ status as a model of consistency in the NBA could take a hit if Klay Thompson leaves in free agency. Seeing one of their stars on another team would officially mark the beginning of the end for one of basketball’s best teams. Thompson has been with the Warriors for 13 years […]

The whirlwind of the NBA offseason has hit the Western Conference hard. Well, nothing has technically been decided as of yet, but with less than a week until the start of NBA free agency, the futures of Paul George with the Los Angeles Clippers and Klay Thompson with the Golden State Warriors continue to look […]

Denver Nuggets veteran point guard Reggie Jackson has opted into his $5.25 million player option for the 2024-25 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Jackson, 34, joined the Nuggets during the 2022-23 season after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Charlotte Hornets. Upon completion of the trade, Jackson was waived by the […]

The duck boats are parked and the parade cleanup is over, so it’s officially time for the Boston Celtics’ offseason to begin. And forward Oshae Brissett kicked things off by reportedly declining his player option on Sunday afternoon, per Keith Smith of Spotrac. Brissett signed with the C’s last July and was a part of […]

It is a quick turnaround from the NBA playoffs to the offseason. The 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics have barely had any time to celebrate their record-breaking 18th title, and yet they already have to move on to tinkering their roster for next season while they join the offseason madness. The NBA Draft is on […]

There are a couple of intriguing power forwards who have a chance to become free agents during the 2024 NBA offseason, but there is obviously no bigger name set to hit the open market than LeBron James. The Lakers megastar is one of the greatest and most well-known basketball players of all time, and now […]

Team building in the NBA requires varying levels of compromise as executives juggle a star-driven competition while balancing the directives from ownership. A perfect example of this is the New Orleans Pelicans entering NBA free agency and having to look at bargain-big big men free agents to round out their roster next season. The Pelicans […]

Kyle Lowry’s time in the NBA will be up soon but he’s not done just yet. Although the scrappy, witty point guard’s days as an All-Star are over, his days as a tough role player are still ongoing. He spent the second portion of last season with the Philadelphia 76ers after being traded by the […]