NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 40

Kyrie Irving will continue to be floated in NBA rumors until his next destination is revealed. With NBA free agency starting officially on Friday, Nick Wright believes that the Los Angeles Clippers should bypass the whole process and trade for Kyrie Irving, via First Things First. "[Kyrie Irving] at the very least puts butts in […]

Bruce Brown is expected to be a big name on the NBA free agency market that officially opens up on Friday. Rumors are that the Denver Nuggets guard apparently almost signed with the Dallas Mavericks during last offseason’s NBA free agency, but the Mavs decided to sign JaVale McGee instead, via the Hoop Collective Podcast. […]

The Boston Celtics are unquestionably one of the most storied franchises in the entire NBA. Having won 17 NBA titles, the C’s still hold the league’s record for the franchise with the most championships under their belt. The Celtics have history, and this very same legacy continues to this very day. Nevertheless, it might be […]

The Miami Heat had a successful season when all things are considered. They underwhelmed in the regular season and limped into the postseason, but then had a miraculous run to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 overall seed in the East. The Heat ultimately came up short in the NBA Finals vs. the much […]

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 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers know that time is running out on their Kawhi Leonard-Paul George core. Leonard and George have been injury-prone over the past few seasons and they’re not getting any younger, making it of utmost importance for the Clippers front office to find the right championship formula sooner than later. The Clippers’ decisions […]

James Harden’s links to the Houston Rockets in what would be a sensational reunion seem to have died down a bit of late. Harden seems intent on remaining with the Philadelphia 76ers — at the right price, of course — while for their part, the Rockets might also be looking elsewhere in terms of their […]

The Indiana Pacers are building a core and becoming a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. Indiana changed their roster at the 2021-22 deadline when they traded away All-Star Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings for young and promising guard Tyrese Haliburton. Haliburton has become the centerpiece for the Pacers and made his first All-Star […]

Rui Hachimura is one of the biggest names on the market once NBA free agency opens on Friday. The Los Angeles Lakers want to keep the 25-year-old in LA following an eye-opening half-season, but they will likely face some stiff competition from opposing teams for Hachimura’s signature. For his part, Hachimura is focused solely on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are intent on making Austin Reaves a franchise staple. In his latest Substack — and consistent with prior reporting — well-connected NBA reporter Marc Stein reaffirmed the organization’s desire to match any offer that may be presented to the 25-year-old restricted free agent, who went undrafted just two years ago. Per […]

The Phoenix Suns now have a Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal, and apparently, it has other NBA teams concerned. It’s not only because of the top-heavy roster of the team though, but also due to its possible implications in the upcoming free agency. According to the latest rumors, there are […]

In spite of the fact that Draymond Green decided to turn down his player option with the Golden State Warriors next season, the general expectation is that this move was done in order to negotiate a better deal with the Dubs. Simply put, the former Defensive Player of the Year isn’t going anywhere. … Or […]

Amid rampant speculation about his playing future, Dallas Mavericks impending free agent Kyrie Irving made an eye-opening move by surrendering his No. 2 jersey to incoming rookie Dereck Lively II. As well as telling the Mavs that he would like to wear No. 11 if he should return (h/t ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon). Derek Lively […]

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 […]

The San Antonio Spurs are mainly known for their draft expertise. Top draft picks include Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard. Heck, the Spurs’ draft prowess can be traced all the way back to David Robinson. And of course, there’s great anticipation for their latest draft pick, No. 1 overall Victor Wembanyama. […]

After making it all the way to the Western Conference Finals the year prior, plenty of folks had high expectations for the Dallas Mavericks heading into the 2022-23 NBA campaign. And those expectations became even higher once the Mavs traded for point guard Kyrie Irving before the 2023 trade deadline. But fast forward to the […]

One of the NBA’s greatest traditions has finally been put to an end. Fans will no longer have to wonder if and when John Collins will be traded, as the Atlanta Hawks dealt the big man and what is left of his five-year $125 million contract to the Utah Jazz on Monday. It is a […]

The Toronto Raptors addressed their biggest need at the 2023 NBA Draft by selecting Kansas wing Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick. The Raptors needed more shooting and they got arguably the best one in this year’s class. Nonetheless, Toronto could still use more shooting, and continuing to prioritize that in free agency […]

The Denver Nuggets have a big offseason ahead of them in order to retain their status atop the NBA. A great season finished off with an NBA Finals victory and the first NBA Finals MVP for Nikola Jokic, ending the 47 years without a championship for the franchise. When next season arrives, they will be […]

The Houston Rockets enjoyed a superb 2023 NBA Draft. They selected two players who were originally both projected to go within the top 10 of the draft in Amen Thompson and Cam Whitmore. Whitmore ultimately fell in the draft, which led to Houston selecting him as well. With a solid young core led by Jalen […]

The Philadelphia 76ers did little but tread water this season. Heading into the 2022-23 campaign, plenty of folks thought that the Sixers would finally take that next step and establish themselves as a legitimate NBA title contender. But fast forward to the current day, and it’s clear that the Sixers fell short of these expectations. […]

Naz Reid agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract that includes a player option to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves at least until the 2024-25 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Sunday. The agreement will keep the Timberwolves center off the NBA Free Agency market. This will also give him a chance to build off […]

The 2022-2023 campaign can be considered a failure for the Milwaukee Bucks. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo went viral for calling this season not a failure but just another step on the journey after the Bucks were upset in the playoffs, many still call this year a failure for Milwaukee. They entered the postseason as the No. […]

Chris Haynes reports the Phoenix Suns will hold a free agent workout Wednesday that will include a former No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, Jabari Parker, and former Los Angeles Lakers player Stanley Johnson. Phoenix likely has to sign players on minimum contracts to fill out its roster. It is set to be a […]

Los Angeles Lakers’ free-agency will be crucial this offseason. The franchise is coming up to the end of its LeBron James, Anthony Davis window, and they need to make some moves for one last run. The team has Lakers’ free agents they need to re-sign, like Austin Reaves, and players they can target after the […]

The Golden State Warriors’ roster for the 2023-24 season is beginning to take shape. After much speculation brought forth by the Warriors’ turbulent 2022-23 campaign, they finally traded away Jordan Poole, although it’s fair for fans to wonder whether getting a 38-year old Chris Paul in return was the best return they could have gotten […]

After he opted out of his $27.6 million player option, Draymond Green, an unrestricted free agent, has a few potential suitors before NBA free agency begins Friday. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, the Detroit Pistons and Sacramento Kings would be “intriguing options” for Green, who has been a part of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty […]

The Chicago Bulls had a fairly uneventful 2023 NBA Draft, although they did make a trade into the second round to nab Julian Phillips out of the University of Tennessee. A flier on Phillips will be interesting to watch come the start of the season, but for now Bulls fans and members alike will be […]

Naz Reid just got paid. The Minnesota Timberwolves opted to take out one of the most highly sought-after big men off the NBA free agency market by agreeing to a deal with the 23-year-old. This comes out to the tune of $42 million for a three-year extension. After this deal, the Timberwolves now have one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge decision on Sunday. They have decided to waste no time on backup center Naz Reid, who was set to enter NBA free agency this summer. Well, the Wolves did not want to run the risk of losing the 23-year-old, and both parties have now reportedly agreed to a new […]

The Memphis Grizzlies made it clear soon after their season ended that they would be moving on from Dillon Brooks in free agency. While Brooks played a key role on the Grizzlies in recent seasons as a 3-and-D wing and a professional agitator, things turned ugly when he poked the bear against the Los Angeles […]

Take a breath, Dub Nation. Despite the Sacramento Kings aligning the financial stars to potentially pursue Draymond Green in free agency, there’s still no indication he has any plans of leaving the Golden State Warriors—for their Northern California neighbors nor any other Western Conference rival. The Kings traded Richaun Holmes and the No. 24 overall […]

The Houston Rockets have already been linked to a number of names in 2023 NBA free agency, with James Harden being the most notable. While momentum is currently swinging toward Harden returning to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Rockets have no shortage of other targets to chase with their roughly $60 million in projected cap space, […]

Derrick Rose’s second stint with the New York Knicks is about to come to an end. This is after reports emerged on Saturday that the Knicks gave decided to turn down the former league MVP’s $15.6 million team option for next season, thereby allowing him to enter NBA free agency this summer. This recent development […]

It’s still unclear where Patrick Beverley will be playing next season as free agency fast approaches. Whether he returns to the Chicago Bulls or signs elsewhere on the open market, though, one thing is for sure about the hard-nosed, defense-first guard: He won’t be letting rookies off easy. Beverley sent a message to the 2023 […]

The New York Knicks haven’t always been able to sign the biggest names in free agency. However, in recent years, they’ve managed to get excellent production from some under-the-radar signings. With the Knicks looking to sign some free agents when the signing period begins June 30, we decided to look at the best free-agent signings […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be credited for one of the best free agent signings in league history because of their swoop on LeBron James in 2018. LeBron is definitely one of the greatest of all time, and for the Lakers to have lured LeBron as a free agent is a monumental win for the […]

If it wasn’t plainly obvious before, Thursday’s stunning trade of Jordan Poole for Chris Paul effectively cements what both sides have been stressing since the Golden State Warriors’ title defense went up in flames with a second-round loss. Draymond Green, despite opting out of his contract earlier this week to become an unrestricted free agent, […]

The Portland Trailblazers had a big night Thursday by drafting Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. However, they didn’t stop there, as the Blazers signed undrafted Detroit-Mercy star Antoine Davis to an Exhibit 10 contract on Friday, reports The Athletic’s Shams Charania. After landing Scoot Henderson, bringing in […]