NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 38

The San Antonio Spurs have a bright future ahead of them. Not only did they draft Victor Wembanyama with the first overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft, but they also have a young core boasting the likes of Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell, Jeremy Sochan, and Malaki Branham to round out the roster. To top […]

Austin Reaves has emerged from a beloved rotation piece to one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ most important players. Reaves’ crafty ballhandling as well as his penchant for drawing fouls has made him such a valuable part of the Lakers’ offense — just in time for his foray into free agency. But keeping him may […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made it clear that they consider retaining Cam Johnson this summer as one of their top priorities this summer. So much so, that the team is reportedly willing to shed salary elsewhere in order to accommodate a new deal for Johnson, who will be entering NBA free agency in the next […]

The Phoenix Suns fully guaranteed point guard Cameron Payne’s $6,500,000 contract Thursday, according to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin. Payne is entering the final year of a three-year, $19 million contract he signed after the 2020-21 season. He has been the Suns’ backup point guard in the last two seasons and has a chance to compete for […]

The Sacramento Kings had a magical 2022-23 NBA season that resulted in them making the playoffs for the first time since 2006. All-Stars De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis played a big part in the Kings’ success, but so did veteran forward Harrison Barnes. As a result, Barnes earned himself a nice, new paycheck with the […]

Amid speculation about whether or not he would return to the Dallas Mavericks, recent rumors have painted a fantastical picture of Kyrie Irving meeting up with fellow All-Stars Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal to discuss them teaming up together with the Phoenix Suns. In the aftermath, fans around the league weighed in on […]

The Toronto Raptors could have real competition for Jakob Poeltl this offseason, with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets emerging as threats to sign the Austrian pivot. In the case of the Spurs, bringing Poeltl back to play alongside Victor Wembanyama “is very appealing” for San Antonio, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. […]

Add another name to the list of free agents whom the Los Angeles Lakers are monitoring: Brook Lopez. Here was the latest intel from ESPN’s Dave McMenamin: “Among the players L.A. has interest in signing with the non-tax midlevel are Denver Nuggets forward Bruce Brown and Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, sources told ESPN”. The Lakers can use the $12.4 million […]

In just two seasons, 24-year-old forward Herb Jones has already turned himself into a household name, proving himself to be one of the most impactful defenders in the league. A 2021-22 All-Rookie 2nd Team selection largely due to his defensive prowess and an All-Defensive candidate in both seasons, the New Orleans Pelicans looked like some […]

James Harden rocked the NBA world on Thursday after it was revealed that the former league MVP has decided to opt into his $35.6 million player option this coming season with the Philadelphia 76ers. While some folks might initially think that this is a good thing for the Sixers, let me assure you that it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers declined Malik Beasley’s $16.5 million team option for 2023-24 before Thursday’s deadline, thereby rendering Beasley an unrestricted free agent. The decision came shortly after the Lakers waived Mo Bamba’s $10.3 million non-guaranteed contract for next season (Bamba was seen working out the team’s facility in Lakers gear this afternoon). Both moves […]

Bringing high energy when he is on the floor and being a player who can contribute in many different ways, Josh Hart helped the New York Knicks make the postseason and win their first playoff series since 2013. Now, he is set to be with the Knicks after he decided to opt into his $12.96 […]

The Phoenix Suns already traded for Bradley Beal this offseason. Now they are rumored to be interested in Kyrie Irving. With a roster that already features Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Deandre Ayton, and Bradley Beal, the odds of Phoenix adding Irving appear to be slim. The Suns would need to make a trade in order […]

With the Houston Rockets looking to accelerate their rebuild, myriad free agents have emerged as potential free agent signings for a team with plenty of young talent. Chief among those prospective players have been names such as James Harden, Fred VanVleet, and Kyrie Irving. Despite the Rockets selecting a true point guard in 6-foot-7 Amen […]

The endless outpouring of rumors about whether aging star James Harden will stay with the Philadelphia 76ers or rejoin the Houston Rockets is almost over. The 33-year-old has now made a decision, and his future gets even more questions. Harden has opted in to his $35.6 million dollar option, although the two sides will work […]

The Sacramento Kings aren’t cute anymore. After charming the entire NBA last year by celebrating every win by trying to destroy the moon, the Kings are ready to make the leap from feel-good to just straight up good. Just about important member of their rotation who they want to return will return; Harrison Barnes (whose […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Bruce Brown, who played a pivotal role for the Denver Nuggets in the 2022-23 NBA postseason, are expected to meet in NBA free agency, per Tim MacMahon. The Nuggets have interest in re-signing Brown, and even the Los Angeles Lakers have been rumored as a possible landing destination for him. However, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers would like to have Dennis Schroder on their roster for 2023-24 but they have contingency plans at backup point guard should Schroder opt for a larger offer elsewhere. The Lakers are reportedly interested in Jevon Carter, Shake Milton, and Cory Joseph, according to Mike Scotto of HoopsHype. Los Angeles remains intent […]

The NBA free agency period is right around the corner, and as always, the Los Angeles Lakers are entrenched in plenty of rumors. Prior to the start of the frenzy, the Lakers decided to waive center Mo Bamba, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. ‘The Lakers are waiving Mo Bamba, according to a league […]

Before the Golden State Warriors enjoyed their reign of terror in the back half of the last decade, they were a team decimated by incompetence. A bad roster, inept decision-making from management and a slew of coaches who couldn’t see eye to eye with executives. Before the Warriors brought the gold to Golden State, they […]

Just a few months after asking for a trade that broke up his partnership with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving seemingly has an interest in reuniting with his superstar friend. Irving and the Phoenix Suns are expected to meet at the start of the 2023 NBA free agency period, according to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes. The […]

Golden State Warriors free agent Draymond Green made a recent appearance on Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, and Green explained to Paul George how he is keeping Steph Curry and Klay Thompson in the loop on everything regarding free agency. “You know I’m going through free agency right now, […]

It appears ever likely the Los Angeles Lakers will miss out on adding a third star in free agency this summer. Adding Bruce Brown on the relative cheap, though, would be quite the consolation prize for the purple-and-gold. The Lakers are “increasingly confident” about their chances of bringing in Brown with the non-taxpayer’s mid-level exception, […]

Rumors are that the Los Angeles Lakers will be fairly busy once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. More rumors are now surfacing that the ‘only certainty’ for the Lakers throughout the offseason will be their willingness to match any offer sheet for restricted free agent Austin Reaves, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “The […]

In guards Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, the Miami Heat could lose two of their most significant rotation players from the 2023 NBA Playoffs in the upcoming free agency period. Strus has been linked to teams like the Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, who all could use upgrades in their second unit. Vincent has […]

The Milwaukee Bucks plan to have Brook Lopez for a run at the 2024 NBA Finals. It doesn’t mean that the center is guaranteed to stay in Milwaukee. There’s a chance that Lopez ends up getting an unexpected offer from another team in 2023 NBA free agency that beats what the Bucks are willing to […]

The Charlotte Hornets selected Alabama star Brandon Miller with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. For a long time, the decision was between Scoot Henderson and Miller, but the Hornets selected Miller. Suddenly, the future of Kelly Oubre Jr. looks a bit cloudy, and it looks like his return to the […]

Jordan Clarkson isn’t hitting NBA free agency after all. The veteran guard has reportedly exercised the $14.2 million player option on his existing contract, keeping Clarkson with the Utah Jazz through 2023-24 and perhaps beyond. “I’m told Jordan Clarkson will exercise his player option to stay with the Utah Jazz for the 2023-24 season, according […]

The Dallas Mavericks already lost one star point guard for nothing. As Kyrie Irving’s foray into free agency dawns on Friday afternoon, Kendrick Perkins sent a dire warning to Dallas about not repeating the same mistake they made with Jalen Brunson this time last year. Perkins believes the Mavericks “don’t have a choice and don’t […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place last week, the NBA world now turns their attention to free agency. While considered a weaker free agent class compared to previous years, quite a bit of movement is expected as many playoff contending teams look to finally get over the hump with one key addition. There are […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a huge NBA free agency starting on Friday with the priority of retaining Kyrie Irving. However, rumors indicate that the Mavs also have something brewing with the Chicago Bulls’ Andre Drummond, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “Multiple rival teams have told me this week that they expect Dallas to come to terms […]

In 2020, the Milwaukee Bucks made history by signing two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the largest NBA contract ever. The Bucks front office was more than willing to break the bank to retain the services of their cornerstone superstar — and rightfully so. With NBA free agency opening Friday, the Bucks will be looking to […]

Bruce Brown will officially begin his NBA free agency with the rest of the league on Friday, and the Los Angeles Lakers are being included in rumors of his potential destinations. However, the chances of Brown ending up with the Lakers do not look that promising, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “I don’t get the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers chose not to guarantee Eric Gordon’s contract for next season. Add Eric Gordon to the list of quality players who will be available in 2023 NBA free agency. The Clippers parted ways with Gordon because it will save Los Angeles $110 million in luxury tax. He might not be worth the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers stunned the basketball world on Wednesday night after announcing their decision NOT to pick up Eric Gordon’s $20.9 million guaranteed income for the 2023-24 season. This means that the Clippers have waived the services of the 34-year-old veteran, allowing him to enter NBA free agency. All of a sudden, the Los […]

There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding Bruce Brown’s future with the Denver Nuggets. Recently, Jamal Murray came out with some intriguing comments about Brown’s looming extension with NBA free agency set to officially open on Thursday. While some folks may have gotten the idea that Murray just revealed that Brown was already well […]

NBA free agency is right around the corner and while teams can begin negotiating contracts on Friday, Jun. 30, some dominoes have already fallen. Most of the activity in the days leading up to NBA free agency is contract guarantees. For players that have player options and teams that have team options, the past week […]

“Multiple rival clubs indicated Wednesday that [Max] Strus is increasingly likely to command a contract that starts higher than the full $12.4 million midlevel exception,” per NBA insider Marc Stein. One of the teams willing to pay Strus that amount appears to be the Indiana Pacers, who are weighing a three-year, $48 million contract for […]

Reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2006 this past season, the Sacramento Kings have rapidly become a team every NBA fan is rooting for. The feel-good story of the 2022-23 NBA season, the Kings found a lot of success in Mike Brown’s first season as the head coach and they have decided to […]