NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 5

The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions for the first time since 1979, when they were still the Seattle Supersonics. They capped off a historic 2024-25 campaign with a dominant run through the postseason and a statement win over the Indiana Pacers in the Finals. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander taking home MVP and scoring champion honors, […]

The Detroit Pistons have turned a corner. Last season, a team long mired in rebuilding finally hinted at something more substantial: a young core learning how to win. Cade Cunningham’s evolution into an All-Star centerpiece was the spark. For the first time in years, Little Caesars Arena had meaningful basketball deep into spring. That said, […]

In signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, Chris Paul officially ended his tenure with the San Antonio Spurs. While not one of the biggest deals of NBA free agency, it may help move the needle for an LA squad that’s been among the most active in the league this summer. From a Spurs perspective, Paul’s […]

At this point in the offseason, many teams have finalized their rosters for the 2025-26 NBA season. While the league as a whole is waiting to see what happens with the top restricted free agents like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, several veteran free agents who could aid many NBA teams remain available. Entering August, […]

With the Miami Heat involved in rumors this offseason, the team has also made some lateral moves in signing young players to two-way contracts. One player the Heat signed to a two-way contract was former FAU basketball center Vladislav Goldin, and the other was Myron Gardner, a Summer League standout, but the expected third slot […]

Cam Thomas remains one of the NBA’s most polarizing players four years into his career. While his skeptics remained loud, Thomas made it clear how he viewed himself entering his first free agency. “When I got major minutes, I feel like I’ve been one of the best guards in the league at my position. When […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to operate with the poise and precision of a franchise that understands how fleeting championship windows can be. Even after another bitter playoff exit, this time a Game 7 drubbing by the Denver Nuggets in the 2025 first round, LA wasted no time reshuffling the deck. But their commitment to […]

The Denver Nuggets have been playing the long game, and for the most part, it’s working. Despite falling in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, the Nuggets pushed the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, to a grueling seven-game series. Their exit didn’t mark a failure, but a moment of reflection for a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into the 2025 offseason not with a splashy rebuild or aggressive pivot, but a clear, measured plan: retain core talent, reinforce team chemistry, and maintain their upward trajectory. That focus on stability has paid dividends in regular-season success. But in the harsh, hyper-competitive world of the Western Conference, standing still often […]

In a league where blockbuster trades or All-Star signings often measure offseason wins, the Boston Celtics bucked convention. No dramatic free-agent poaching. No splashy move that lit up headlines. Instead, they executed something far more vital: a strategic financial retreat. Boston’s 2025 offseason was defined not by who they brought in or let go but […]

It’s been four years since Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s last NBA appearance. With the 2025-26 campaign right around the corner, the former Brooklyn Nets fan favorite is campaigning for another opportunity. “Good morning @NBA, I was wondering if any teams had a training camp spot for an kind chap like myself,” Hollis-Jefferson wrote on X. “I’m like […]

The Houston Rockets had one of the best offseasons out of any team in the NBA, transforming themselves into a legitimate contender following the trade for Kevin Durant among other roster moves. With their regular season roster pretty much done, hitting on the margins is crucial for contending teams. The Rockets made a recent roster […]

The Houston Rockets made a depth move as they signed former Boston Celtics guard JD Davison to the squad. Houston reached an agreement with Davison on Saturday, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. This comes after the Celtics waived the young player to get under the second apron of the salary cap. “Free agent guard JD […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is still available in restricted NBA free agency. However, the young wing is nowhere near a new deal with Golden State. Instead, the Warriors have explored sign-and-trades with other Western conference teams. The Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns have made contact, but their packages are not good enough. According […]

The 2024-25 season was going according to plan for the Cleveland Cavaliers. They established themselves firmly as one of the best teams in the league, winning 64 games in the regular season, and it looked as though they were going to achieve big things in the playoffs for the first time in the post-LeBron James […]

The San Antonio Spurs are certainly taking the slow approach when it comes to building a contending team around Victor Wembanyama. Instead of going all-in on Kevin Durant on the trade market, the Spurs decided to pass, which, actually, may be the correct move in the long run considering where the Spurs are at the […]

The Miami Heat may have gotten a major steal when they signed undrafted big man Vladislav Goldin to a two-way contract. Goldin was among the Heat standouts during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, and now the team is hoping they can strike gold twice. The Heat made a roster move on Friday with the […]

Every NBA Free Agency move the San Antonio Spurs make comes with an underlying point. Often, it’s the main point. The Silver and Black prioritize contracts that are easy to move or move on from. Their latest additions of Lindy Waters III and David Jones Garcia accentuate the pattern. As they round out the roster […]

Cam Thomas’ future has been a frequent point of speculation amidst the Brooklyn Nets’ busy offseason. The 23-year-old restricted free agent remains without a new contract nearly a month into free agency. Despite that, a Nets coach insists that the team remains high on the guard’s skill set. “We love Cam. We think he’s one […]

Coming off their best season in a decade, the Detroit Pistons entered free agency with specific goals to improve their team ahead of the 2025-2026 season. While losing veteran guards Dennis Schroder and Tim Hardaway Jr., they improved their roster on paper by acquiring Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. LeVert and Robinson, who both played […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came into the 2025 offseason with a glaring roster need in the form of a capable starting center. Given the slim free agent market, it always appeared as if the Lakers roster move for a big man would come via trade rather than a signing. But good fortune struck the Lakers […]

The Portland Trail Blazers now feature one of the league’s most respected veteran backcourts following a whirlwind series of offseason moves. When the Milwaukee Bucks waived Damian Lillard earlier this month, the move stunned much of the NBA. But what caught even more attention was the immediate message Lillard received from Jrue Holiday, who had […]

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ free agent signing of veteran guard Marcus Smart, their offseason is essentially done. Barring an unforeseen trade of sorts, the Lakers current roster is likely to be what they come into training camp with. Of course there will be invites to camp, probably some of the Lakers’ summer league players […]

Rumors have been suggesting all offseason that the Golden State Warriors have their eye on Stephen Curry’s brother, Seth. However, a deal has yet to be signed with August around the corner. The latest reports reveal the interest level between both sides. Reports indicate that there is a mutual interest between the Warriors and Curry, […]

Over three weeks have passed since the NBA free agency window opened, and there is still no word on when a resolution will come for the Golden State Warriors and restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. When the Dubs first drafted Kuminga, they did so because the young wing had the potential to be the next […]

Jonathan Kuminga has been the mystery of the NBA offseason. After spending the first four seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors, a tenure marked by road bumps and struggles to remain in Steve Kerr’s rotation, it seemed likely that Kuminga would be involved in a sign-and-trade this summer. However, over three weeks […]

The Detroit Pistons will be looking to build on their success from last season when they snapped a five-year stretch of not making the playoffs. The Pistons will be getting Jaden Ivey back from injury, and their major free agency move was Duncan Robinson in a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat. Good teams have to […]

The Charlotte Hornets had a strong draft in selecting Kon Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner. They also were able to add Liam McNeely via trade with the Phoenix Suns involving Mark Williams. As the Hornets look to shape their roster for the upcoming season, finding talent on the margins is key. The Hornets made […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to prove that they have one of the smartest front offices operating in the NBA today with the way they land on their feet every time adversity hits. Their 2025 playoff run came to a screeching halt when they got demolished by the Denver Nuggets in Game 7 in the […]

It’s been a busy offseason for the Phoenix Suns so far as they kicked off the summer with the blockbuster trade of Kevin Durant to Houston Rockets. They followed that up with a buyout of Bradley Beal’s contract. A contract extension for Devin Booker solidified the All-Star guard as the franchise centerpiece of the organization. […]

The Phoenix Suns have claimed free agent guard Jordan Goodwin off waivers, league sources told ClutchPoints on Wednesday afternoon. Goodwin was waived by the Lakers on Sunday night and was expected to draw plenty of interest on the open market in the wake of Los Angeles’ decision to cut him from their roster. News of […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the 2025 NBA offseason with a sense of calm purpose. No grand rebuild. No win-now desperation. Just steady, measured decision-making aimed at internal growth and stability. With a young core in place and cap flexibility still years away, Toronto’s free agency approach was pragmatic. But was it productive? From the eyebrow-raising […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. The 2025 offseason marked a dramatic shift in philosophy for a team once defined by its ascending youth. After two frustrating seasons marked by injuries and stagnation, the Grizzlies hit the […]

A couple of years ago, the Sacramento Kings were lighting the beam and playing some of the most joyful basketball in the NBA. Fast forward to now, and that momentum feels like a distant memory. What was once a rising team with a clear identity has become a disjointed group grappling with age and fading […]

Few teams in the Western Conference have grown more organically and more impressively over the last few seasons than the Minnesota Timberwolves. After back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals, the Wolves aren’t a plucky underdog anymore. They’re a legitimate contender operating under the weight of expectation. However, maintaining that status, especially under the NBA’s […]

What do you do when your young core feels stuck between promise and production? If you’re the Memphis Grizzlies, you shake the snow globe. You flip the script, shuffle your assets, and hope the next configuration clicks. However, after a flurry of moves in the 2025 offseason, the only thing certain about Memphis is its […]

Max Christie appears ready to reunite with an old friend in Dallas. The shooting guard shared his excitement about teaming up again with D’Angelo Russell, his former Los Angeles Lakers teammate, now that both are part of the revamped Dallas Mavericks roster. Russell signed a two-year, $12 million contract with the Mavericks this offseason and […]

The Sacramento Kings are not expected to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga or guard Ben Simmons this offseason, according to Carmichael Dave of Sactown Sports 1140. The longtime Kings insider addressed both players during a recent livestream, dismissing recent speculation about potential interest. Dave first addressed Simmons, calling the rumors “hilarious” and downplaying any chance of […]

Patience is the name of the game for the Golden State Warriors this offseason. The team continues to stall its free agency because of the uncertainty surrounding forward Jonathan Kuminga. The two sides are nowhere near completing a deal, according to ClutchPoints insider Brett Siegel. “The Dubs’ main problem is that there simply isn’t a […]