NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 39

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 […]

Nikola Vucevic will stay put with the Chicago Bulls after both sides reportedly agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract extension on Wednesday afternoon, as first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal will keep the Bulls center off free agency, which will kick off on Friday, June 30. Extending Vucevic was reportedly […]

Over the course of the next few days, a lot of money will be spent in the league as teams look to secure the services of players in NBA free agency. A lot of players are going to get paid as they reap the benefits of the hard work they’ve put in through the years. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers would undoubtedly have interest in adding a player like  Draymond Green, particularly with what’s long been known to be a leaky defense. However, much to their misfortune, it appears that Green was actually not in Portland for the meeting that Blazers face of the franchise Damian Lillard is rumored to have […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have decided to not bring back Taurean Prince in 2023-24. The team has declined the $7.4 million option for the forward, who will now hit NBA free agency. Via Woj: “The Timberwolves are declining to pick up Taurean Prince’s $7.4M contract for the 2023-2024 season, sources tell ESPN. Prince — who’s averaged […]

With the Sacramento Kings and Houston Rockets among the NBA teams with the most projected cap space this offseason, both franchises will have plenty of free agent options to choose from as they look to take the next step forward as a franchise. For the Kings — who have also been tied to multiple stars […]

The Charlotte Hornets reportedly made qualifying offers to PJ Washington, Theo Maledon, and Miles Bridges, per Marc Stein. All three players are now restricted free agents. Bridges’ NBA future is uncertain amid his controversial past, and it remains to be seen whether or not he will play another game with the Hornets. There is no […]

With the 2023 NBA free agency period set to begin on Jul. 1, the Portland Trail Blazers are making decisions about the futures of their impending free agents, including Matisse Thybulle and Cam Reddish. In the case of the former, who the Blazers have long since conceded a desire to re-sign, the Blazers have officially […]

Damian Lillard and Draymond Green are rumored to be meeting on Wednesday night with NBA free agency right around the corner. Green has been mentioned as a possible fit for the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of free agency. This rumored meeting could simply be two friends hanging out, or it may be a discussion about Green’s […]

The Chicago Bulls have been entrenched in trade talks, but they have agreed to a contract extension for center Nikola Vucevic. The deal is for three years and $60 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. ‘The Chicago Bulls and center Nikola Vucevic are nearing a three-year, $60 million contract extension, league sources tell […]

James Harden will have to finally make his decision between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Houston Rockets once NBA free agency gets going on Friday. Despite the hype surrounding Harden’s next deal, Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo believes Harden is far from a max-contract player for the Sixers, Rockets, or any other team in the NBA, […]

The Miami Heat have quite a few unrestricted free agents this summer. Among them are two key role players in Max Strus and Gabe Vincent, who both played an important part in helping the No. 8 seed make a Cinderella run all the way to the 2023 NBA Finals. But, it appears only one of […]

The Miami Heat are perhaps the team to monitor if Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard requests a trade. In the meantime, they have to improve their team following a five-game loss in the NBA Finals to the Denver Nuggets. The Heat are looking to build their roster around Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo, who […]

Recent reports came out that Kyrie Irving would be changing his number on the Dallas Mavericks from No. 2 to No. 11, and this caused rumors to swirl that he would be returning to Dallas in NBA free agency. However, a clarification to his number change debunks any rumors that guarantees his return to the […]

Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton have been garnering interest if the rumors are true surrounding NBA free agency, specifically from the Houston Rockets. However, now rumors are indicating that the Milwaukee Bucks are a in a ‘promising position’ to hold onto them both, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “In related news, league sources say that […]

Mike James and Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe have surfaced as “potential targets” for the Phoenix Suns in NBA free agency, according to longtime NBA reporter Marc Stein. The Suns are testing the second apron in the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement. They will have to fill the rest of their roster with minimum contracts. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew past expectations during the 2022-23 season. For a team that was projected to win around 20 games, the Thunder almost made the playoffs due in large part to a major breakout campaign from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And now, it seems like the Thunder are ready to take the next step, especially […]

Milwaukee Bucks veteran forward Jae Crowder is “leaning heavily towards” re-signing in free agency, according to NBA insider Gery Woelfel. Acquired by the Bucks as part of the four-team trade that brought superstar Kevin Durant to the Phoenix Suns in early February, Crowder only played 22 games for the Bucks after being dealt by the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of work to do during the 2023 NBA offseason. The biggest decision they face, though, revolves around whether or not they will be re-signing star point guard Kyrie Irving. The Mavs pulled off a blockbuster deal for Irving at the trade deadline last season, but ended up collapsing down […]

The Utah Jazz made waves of late after agreeing to a deal with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire John Collins and his massive contract in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. The Jazz are looking to give Collins a fresh start and are hoping that the change in scenery allows him to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going to face some critical personnel decisions once NBA free agency officially opens on Friday. The futures of Austin Reaves and Rui Hachimura are perhaps the most significant issues they have to deal with at the moment, with both players emerging as potential flight risks for LA via free agency. […]

The Washington Wizards have been making waves with their recent acquisitions in the 2023 NBA Draft. With the addition of rookies Bilal Coulibaly and Tristan Vukcevic, the team has set its sights on further elevating its chances of success. However, to fully maximize their potential, the Wizards must also look towards free agency to secure […]

The Orlando Magic have made significant moves in the 2023 NBA Draft. They acquired two talented rookies to join their promising young core. With Anthony Black and Jett Howard bolstering their ranks, the Magic aim to return to the playoffs and reignite their pursuit of success. However, to maximize their potential and accelerate their growth, […]

It isn’t a secret to most NBA fans that the Utah Jazz are not necessarily trying their hardest to compete, at least this season. Having earned an early draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Jazz seem comfortable with resetting their timeline – although how they act in free agency could bump that up. […]

The San Antonio Spurs’ new era begins after taking Victor Wembanyama with the 1st overall pick in the draft. Wembanyama has the tools and talent to be a generational player. The 19-year-old from France stands at 7-foot-5 and is exceptionally skilled. This season in France, Wembanyama averaged 21.6 points per game, 10.4 rebounds, and three […]

Rob Pelinka said the Los Angeles Lakers will prioritize continuity when NBA free agency gets underway. Speaking at the introductory press conference for 2023 NBA Draft picks Jalen Hood-Schifino and Maxwell Lewis, Pelinka reiterated the sentiments he expressed at exit interviews. “We’ve been pretty clear since our last game, with the success of making it […]

Donte DiVincenzo has taken one major step toward leaving the Golden State Warriors this summer. The veteran guard opted out of his $4.7 million player option on Tuesday, per Kendra Andrews of ESPN, all but ensuring he’ll be signing elsewhere in free agency. DiVincenzo signed a two-year, $9.2 million contract with Golden State last July, […]

The Boston Celtics have long been one of the most attractive destinations for free agents. Having won no less than 17 NBA titles throughout its storied history, many consider this team to be the most successful franchise in the entire league. This is undeniably one of the biggest reasons why more often than not, free […]

It sounds like Los Angeles Lakers fans should expect D’Angelo Russell to be wearing purple and gold when the 2023-24 NBA season begins. Over the past 24 hours, two well-connected Lakers beat writers indicated — not reported — that Russell and the Lakers are likely to strike a deal in free agency. “When league insiders […]

Entering the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After trading for All-NBA center Rudy Gobert in the 2022 offseason, it seemed like the Wolves had a legitimate chance to make a deep playoff run this spring and even represent the Western Conference in the NBA Finals in June. Although fast […]

While the 2023 NBA free agent class is not as talented as it has been in years past, there are still plenty of All-Star and championship-caliber names who will hit the open market and begin negotiating new contracts at the end of the week when free agency begins. Draymond Green, James Harden Fred VanVleet, Kyrie […]

Heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign, plenty of folks had high expectations for the New Orleans Pelicans. After all, the Pelicans were fresh off of the team’s first playoff appearance since the 2017-18 season and took the one-seeded Phoenix Suns to six games as the eighth seed in the Western Conference. But fast forward to […]

The Atlanta Hawks 2022-23 NBA season was the textbook definition of mediocre. The Hawks finished the regular season with a mediocre 41-41 record, just the seventh-best in the Eastern Conference. And after winning their first play-in game against the Miami Heat to secure the seventh seed in the East, the Hawks lost to Jayson Tatum, […]

In the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ trade for Kristaps Porziņģis, the departure of forward Grant Williams seemed like a foregone conclusion. However, the fourth-year Celtic hasn’t ruled out a return yet. In fact, he’d welcome one if there’s room on the roster, per Jay King of The Athletic. “Absolutely. It’s just a matter of […]