NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 41

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 […]

Brooklyn Nets general manager Sean Marks said Brooklyn is preparing for everything as Cam Johnson enters restricted free agency. Johnson is coming off the best season of his career, averaging 15.5 points per game on 47/40/84 shooting splits for the Phoenix Suns and Nets. He was Brooklyn’s top playoff performer during a first-round sweep against […]

Bruce Brown made it clear at the Denver Nuggets NBA Finals parade that he wants to come back and try to defend his NBA Finals ring. However, if he ends up leaving the Nuggets, the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers are the current favorites to sign him, via Bovada. As of right now, the odds […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet opted out of his player option and hit NBA free agency with rumors that he will be leaving. However, a ‘big money offer’ from the Raptors has put his return back into the realm of possibility, reports Hardwood Paroxysm. “Have an update on this that I wasn’t expecting, Toronto still […]

The Houston Rockets have been linked to both the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden and Toronto Raptors’ Fred VanVleet in NBA free agency. If their plan A to land James Harden falls through with him staying with the Sixers, then Fred VanVleet is reportedly the preferred next signing. However, rumors are that a ‘potential hangup’ has […]

Kyle Kuzma opted out of his player option with the Washington Wizards and officially entered NBA free agency. With the Dallas Mavericks and Utah Jazz showing interest, NBA rumors have revealed Kyle Kuzma’s massive salary desires, which might make the Mavs and Jazz think twice, reports Action Network’s Matt Moore. “With the Wizards pivoting toward a […]

Bruce Brown played a pivotal role in the Denver Nuggets’ 2023 NBA Finals victory. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray obviously led the charge, but Brown was important nonetheless. After recently opting out of his contract though, Brown’s future is now in question amid NBA free agency. ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski recently joined The Pat […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma declined his $13 million player option on Tuesday, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski. “ESPN Sources: As expected, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has declined his $13 million player option and become a free agent,” Wojnarowski wrote. “Kuzma will be one of the marketplace’s most prominent players. […]

Kyle Kuzma posts a cryptic tweet after becoming an unrestricted participant of NBA Free Agency, which draws speculation among fans for a return to the Los Angeles Lakers. Kuz made the decision to decline his $13 million player option with the Washington Wizards, allowing him to enter the market as a free agent. The 27-year-old […]

You just knew that Draymond Green would make headlines after he was spotted in France with LeBron James. Naturally, the reaction of fans is that LeBron is now attempting to recruit Green to the Los Angeles Lakers after the former Defensive Player of the Year decided to decline his $27.5 million player option with the […]

There’s no denying that James Harden is the talk of the town for the Philadelphia 76ers heading into NBA free agency this summer. After all, Harden is now in a position to completely change the outlook of the Sixers this coming season if he decides to jump ship and leave Philly after just a year […]

Despite the way their tenure with the Brooklyn Nets ended, future Hall of Famers Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving appear to have still had interest in playing together as early as this summer, as SNY insider Ian Begley reports that the Phoenix Suns were among the teams to pursue a sign-and-trade with the Dallas Mavericks […]

Kyle Kuzma has officially declined his player option with the Washington Wizards and will become an unrestricted free agent. The decision has Los Angeles Lakers fans calling for his return in NBA free agency. Come get your parade and 2nd ring @kylekuzma https://t.co/17szVvJF9Y — 🦉 Lakers Vino (@VinoUncorked) June 20, 2023 Sound like Kuz finna […]

Washington Wizards standout Kyle Kuzma will hit the open market. As expected, the forward has turned down his $13 million player option for the 2023-24 season and is set to enter free agency. As Woj points out though, returning to the Wizards on a new deal is a possibility, despite the franchise hitting the reset […]

Los Angeles Lakers star and known Klutch Sports client LeBron James was in France with fellow Klutch client Draymond Green, who will enter NBA free agency this summer. Bron and Draymond were seen in France together on Sunday 👀 (via josh_sass98/IG) pic.twitter.com/bZx98NUj7F — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 20, 2023 Green made headlines by turning down […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers fans are putting a lot of stock on Austin Reaves and his future with the team. With the 24-year-old set to enter NBA free agency this summer, LA supporters are waiting to see if Reaves will choose to remain with the Lakers or if he’s headed to greener pastures. At […]

All of a sudden, Draymond Green’s future with the Golden State Warriors has been put into question. This is after the former Defensive Player of the Year decided to turn down the player option on his current deal in order to enter NBA free agency this summer. It isn’t a complete surprise, but the fact […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are interested in adding 12-time All-Star Chris Paul, but only for the right price — and not necessarily to be their starting point guard. The Lakers are monitoring the Paul situation, but would only consider signing him as a free agent at the veteran’s minimum, or possibly the mini-mid-level exception, according […]

Rumors around the NBA are swirling about what the Toronto Raptors are going to do to salvage their main core. This would include trying to re-sign Fred VanVleet in NBA free agency and holding onto Pascal Siakam, to which sources around the NBA believe is the priority, reports SportsNet’s Michael Grange. “What I’m hearing now […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have a “strong desire” to retain their starting center, Brook Lopez, and forward Khris Middleton this summer, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Lopez is an unrestricted free agent this offseason. According to Forbes, the maximum contract Lopez can sign with the Bucks is three years for $54 million. Forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has […]

NBA free agency is going to be chaotic this offseason, and Fred VanVleet is one of the bigger names on the market. Rumors around the NBA are that league executives believe that Fred VanVleet is going to command $30 million plus annually when entering contract negotiations, reports HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. The Toronto Raptors remain in […]

Draymond Green has officially declined his player option with the Golden State Warriors and will be entering NBA free agency as an unrestricted free agent. Although he and the Warriors have both expressed interest in a return on a new deal, he will now have free rein to test the open waters of NBA free […]

The Golden State Warriors could be heading into a new era. As reported by Shams Charania, veteran Draymond Green has decided to turn down his $27.5 million player option and will enter NBA free agency this summer. Green’s agent Rich Paul released a statement shortly after the news broke, via Woj: “We will continue to […]

Chris Paul is all but guaranteed to be playing elsewhere besides the Washington Wizards after being traded from the Phoenix Suns. Whether he is dealt somewhere or he is waived by the Wizards, Brian Windhorst believes the Los Angeles Clippers are a stronger candidate for Chris Paul than the Los Angeles Lakers. "I think that […]

The Phoenix Suns are cooking. Not only did they acquire three-time All-Star Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards, they did so for the low price of Chris Paul (a player they would have waived anyway), Landry Shamet (is he really worth $11+ million?), and some low-value draft picks and swaps. That is incredible value for […]

James Harden, during last year’s offseason, took a huge pay cut to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers in hopes that the front office could make an addition that would help the Joel Embiid-led core get over the hump. Not even a year later, and here the Sixers are, having exited the playoffs in the second […]

The Houston Rockets are approaching the fourth year of the rebuild they began to embark on when they dealt James Harden in early 2021. However, the Rockets are nowhere near the playoff contention picture yet. Missing out on a top-three pick in the 2023 NBA Draft only rubbed salt on their wounds. But with new […]

NBA free agency hasn’t officially started, but multiple teams around the league are reportedly interested in Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams. The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent this summer once the Celtics make him a $6.2 million qualifying offer. However, there’s no guarantee he’ll stay in Beantown. The Orlando Magic, Indiana Pacers and […]