NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 60

Before 2022 NBA free agency gets underway at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, let’s examine where LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers — with a revamped coaching staff, attempting to dramatically rebound from a 33-49 season — stand financially, roster-wise, and whom they could target on the open market. Now that Russell Westbrook has […]

2022 NBA Free Agency is set to begin and many players are already narrowing down their options. However, Dennis Schroder is going to be a wild card this offseason. The veteran guard has been a fringe star at times during the course of his 10-year career. However, he is fresh off of an underwhelming season […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may have struggled in 2021-22 in what was essentially a rebuilding year in a sense, but Anfernee Simons proved that he could be Damian Lillard’s next co-star after the departure of CJ McCollum. Heading into restricted free agency this summer, the Blazers are expected to retain the young guard. But, it […]

The NBA’s 2022 free agency period figures to be an active one, with the likes of Bradley Beal, Zach LaVine and James Harden potentially available in certain scenarios. While there could ultimately be more movement on the trade market, teams will still look to fill in the gaps on their depth charts through free agent […]

The Charlotte Hornets appeared to be at a crossroads regarding the future of Miles Bridges. The star forward is reportedly seeking a max contract this offseason, and it was not believed that the Hornets were willing to pay him quite that much. Despite that, recent comments from GM Mitch Kupchak indicate that the Hornets have […]

The Golden State Warriors’ first priority this summer is retaining incumbent free agents. Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II and Otto Porter will all hit the open market when free agency opens on Thursday afternoon, their reputations burnished by playing key roles during the Warriors’ dominant playoff run to a fourth title in eight seasons. Another […]

After an outpouring of questions ahead of NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets got their Kyrie Irving answer with the mercurial guard agreeing to opt into the final year of his deal. Kyrie’s intention is to stay on with the Nets and play out the year with the boys in Brooklyn. But that news doesn’t […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back from a horrific 2020-2021 season by finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference in 2021-2022. If they want to return to genuine title contention status, though, they need to make some moves in the 2022 NBA free agency period. First, the Raptors are well-positioned to contend now and in the future, […]

Russell Westbrook is expected to exercise his $47.1 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers. This news comes just minutes after Westbrook posted a carefree jam-out session, which appeared to be a message to his “Westbrick” haters. The Lakers guard tweeted a video of him in the car singing along to Beyonce’s “Break My […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a successful rebuild. Budding superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as the team leader. Josh Giddey displayed signs of stardom last year prior to an injury. And the team recently selected Gonzaga standout Chet Holmgren with the number 2 overall pick in the draft. Although their roster […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are in the midst of a retooling around Damian Lillard. The Blazers shipped away CJ McCollum, Norman Powell and Robert Covington last season, and they just made a move to acquire Jerami Grant this offseason. Joe Cronin and Co. then selected Shaedon Sharpe with the No. 7 pick instead of trading […]

In the span of one season, the New York Knicks went from being a top 4 team in the Eastern Conference to not even making it to the play-in tournament. They need more pieces, and they can obtain them through the 2022 NBA free agency period. The Knicks had a terrible 2021-2022 season. The majority […]

Jusuf Nurkic has quietly been one of the more productive centers in the NBA over the past few seasons. Although injuries have restricted his overall output, he has displayed signs of stardom when on the court. He averaged 15 points and 11 rebounds last season despite playing in just 56 games. The Trail Blazers star […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are eyeing more than one Kentucky stud this offseason. After the recent news on former All-Star John Wall potentially making the move to LA, now it appears the team wants to swing a trade with the New York Knicks for center Nerlens Noel. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Clippers have […]

The New York Knicks’ seemingly dogged pursuit of Dallas Mavericks point guard Jalen Brunson could get a big kick. That’s if the Knicks could pull off a trade involving Alec Burks, who is already getting interest from at least the Boston Celtics, according to NBA insider Ian Begley. The Knicks can get to roughly $25 […]

Kevon Looney is going to be a key free agent in the offseason, and it’ll be very interesting to see where he lands. Remember that Looney’s greatest season with the Warriors culminated in his third NBA Finals ring. He played a big role for the champions, too. Incredibly, he started 80 of the 82 games […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were not able to defend their crown, losing to the Boston Celtics in the second round. Milwaukee was without Khris Middleton, who is their second-best player, and his presence was sorely missed. The Bucks went through stretches where they were unable to score as Boston keened in on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo still […]

The Dallas Mavericks were able to swing big in acquiring Christian Wood to team up with Luka Doncic earlier in the offseason. But they may be on the verge of taking an equally huge loss in Jalen Brunson. With the New York Knicks making it common knowledge that they’re moving heaven and earth to sign […]

Coming off a heartbreaking loss to the Boston Celtics in a thrilling 7-game series, the Miami Heat will look to bounce back with a return to the NBA Finals in 2023. With their sights set on championship gold and their fourth title in franchise history, the Heat will be working tirelessly to surround Jimmy Butler […]

Otto Porter Jr emerged as a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their NBA Finals run. His defensive versatility and contributions on offense gave Golden State an X-Factor. Porter Jr is set to hit free agency and should have plenty of interest on the open market. The Warriors could attempt to bring him […]

The 2022 NBA free agency period begins June 30 at 6 p.m. ET and the rumors have already begun swirling. The future of free agent guard Victor Oladipo is one of the more intriguing ones. Last season, Oladipo averaged 12.4 points per game, 3.5 assists per game, and 2.9 rebounds per game. While Oladipo is […]

After choosing to opt-in on his $47.4 million option with the Houston Rockets, John Wall is ready to take the next step that has long been rumored: a buyout. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Wall will secure a buyout with the Rockets and enter free agency. Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure […]

The Sacramento Kings haven’t been making much noise of late, but it appears that they could be determined to land one or two impact players in the offseason via free agency. A handful of names have already been rumored to be on their radar, and right now, the Kings are being linked to Miami Heat […]

The Golden State Warriors may want to keep their current roster intact this offseason, but with new additions to the team, as well as the potential bumps in contracts of some players entering free agency, that might be difficult to fulfill. With that said, as Anthony Slater of The Athletic reported, some fan-favorites from the […]

The Golden State Warriors are determined to keep their key players that helped them win the 2022 NBA championship, and that includes Gary Payton II. However, that doesn’t mean they are the only ones interested in their players. For one, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic, the Dallas Mavericks are interested in GPII–but they […]

Kyrie Irving has opted in to his contract with the Brooklyn Nets, ending the speculation regarding his future with the franchise. Amid rumors of a potential sign-and-trade to the Los Angeles Lakers, Irving put the talks to rest by agreeing to return to Brooklyn, where he’ll earn $36.5 million in 2022-23. This is certainly good […]

The Charlotte Hornets have a crucial decision to make in regards to Miles Bridges’ future with the franchise. Word around the league is that Bridges is demanding a max contract after his breakout season in 2021-22. However, the Hornets do not feel inclined to pay him the max, which has led to their negotiations taking […]

After falling short in the playoffs, the Utah Jazz face a busy offseason with plenty of questions to answer. Rudy Gobert trade rumors continue to swirl, and there are questions about just how long Donovan Mitchell wants to stick around as the Jazz look to build around him. Regardless, this organization is likely to do […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a major dilemma on their hands and could potentially wind up losing both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this offseason. With Irving rumored to be mulling a move to the Lakers, the possibility of Durant requesting a trade out of Brooklyn will loom over the Nets. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly preparing to lose both Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant this offseason. The Nets’ situation is obviously the biggest story in the NBA right now as free agency approaches this week, with a massive shift in the league’s landscape on the way if both players do go elsewhere. Count Washington Wizards […]

Signs are pointing to Zach LaVine re-signing with the Chicago Bulls in free agency. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago says the expectation is the Bulls will offer LaVine a five-year max deal worth around $212 million when free agency begins, and the two-time All-Star will ultimately accept. Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations […]

The Golden State Warriors enter free agency with their star-studded core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green still in-tact. However, players such as Otto Porter Jr and Kevon Looney are set to hit free agency. Looney emerged as a vital piece to the puzzle for Golden State during the postseason. As a result, […]

The Portland Trail Blazers already made a splash this offseason by trading for Detroit Pistons star Jerami Grant. Now, they look ahead to retaining a couple of key free agents: Jusuf Nurkic and Anfernee Simons. As Marc Stein notes, there is expected to be no shortage of interest in the Blazers duo. However, both are […]

The Atlanta Hawks have an eventful offseason ahead of them. The franchise was seemingly ahead of its developmental curve as they burst on the scene in 2021. The Hawks embraced the villain role and made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. Unfortunately, the franchise took a step back this season by going […]

Kyrie Irving’s future with the Brooklyn Nets is firmly up in the air, with various rumors suggesting the point guard is seeking an exit from the Nets in order to reunite with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The latest rumor from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer suggests that Irving would be willing to opt […]

The New Orleans Pelicans showed signs of improvement after bringing CJ McCollum to town via a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers. As the Pelicans’ core continues to come together, headlined by Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and McCollum, the team could be active in free agency in order to get some more solid pieces in […]

The Detroit Pistons found themselves near the bottom of the league in 2021-2022. But they have already upgraded their roster thanks to the NBA Draft. Jaden Ivey and Jalen Duren are projected to be stars in the league. But the Pistons are still multiple pieces away from being considered a contender. This offseason will determine […]

The Brooklyn Nets have and drama have been attached at the hip for the past three seasons. Some controversy is expected when a team’s roster boasts superstar talent like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant, but as both players look to be on the way out, the drama seems to be reaching a boiling point. Reports […]

The Los Angeles Clipper will have their sights set on truly contending once again next season. The Clippers were without both of their true stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for most of this past season. George was able to make his return toward the end of the season but unfortunately missed the Clippers’ […]