NBA Free Agency Articles - Page 7

After a decade with the Indiana Pacers, Myles Turner is headed to Milwaukee. The 29-year-old center agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, a contract that includes a player option in the final year (2028-29) and a 15% trade kicker. Turner’s departure marks a significant shift for the Pacers, who reached […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have just caught their biggest break of the NBA Free Agency. Deandre Ayton is now a free agent after a buyout from the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers had been locked in a tight race with the Milwaukee Bucks to land Deandre Ayton. But that race may have just ended. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hinted at significant changes coming in free agency and continue to deliver on that notion. Within minutes of signing Myles Turner and subsequently releasing Damian Lillard, the Bucks made another notable move by adding veteran guard Gary Harris. Harris signed a two-year deal, with a player option in the second year, per […]

Tuesday was a big day for the Milwaukee Bucks as they acquired Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers, but they also waived Damian Lillard. He went down with a torn Achilles this past season, and he is going to be out for a long time because of it. This is a huge move for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wasted no time making moves in NBA Free Agency. After losing Dorian Finney-Smith to the Houston Rockets, the Lakers quickly pivoted to Jake LaRavia. The Lakers locked LaRavia in with a two-year, $12 million deal. The 6-foot-7 sharpshooting wing emerged as one of the more intriguing under-the-radar options this offseason. Memphis […]

The Chicago Bulls made a big move on Monday as they locked in guard Tre Jones to a three-year contract. Jones had spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs prior to being traded to Chicago last season. The Bulls acquired Jones right before the trade deadline, and while he only played in 18 […]

Denver Nuggets ownership has been criticized heavily, particularly over the past few seasons, for a perceived lack of interest in spending money. But one team insider is saying that it might be in the team’s best interest, not just the owners’, to avoid dipping into the luxury tax this season. Although the Nuggets controversially let […]

The Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings are reportedly looking at a sign-and-trade scenario involving the likes of Malik Monk and Dennis Schroder. Monk, owed upwards of $18 million for the upcoming season, has emerged as a serious trade candidate for Detroit as they aim to improve backcourt depth. On the other hand, Schroder was […]

The New York Knicks and Guerschon Yabusele have agreed to a 2-year, $12 million contract in free agency, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. He will have a player option in the second year of this contract in New York. Yabusele, 29, was one of the better frontcourt players on the market this offseason, given […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have shocked the NBA with a pair of huge moves made in a span of just a few minutes. After it was reported the Bucks would be signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract in free agency, it was revealed that Milwaukee was moving on from Damian Lillard by waiving […]

In a shocking turn of events, the Milwaukee Bucks have stolen Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers in free agency. While the assumption around the league was that Turner would return to the Pacers following the team’s run to the 2025 NBA Finals, the veteran center now joins Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks on a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks recently secured forward Bobby Portis on a three-year $44 million deal that keeps him with the team until the 2027-28 season. The player had previously declined a $13.4 million player option for the 2025-26 season and instead negotiated a new deal. The 30-year-old has become one of the most productive bench players […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their intentions clear this NBA Free Agency period: flexibility over long-term commitments. One of the biggest ripple effects of that Lakers mindset is the decision to let Dorian Finney-Smith walk to the Houston Rockets, despite having both the cap space and positional need to retain him. According to team […]

The Houston Rockets have locked in another key piece of their youth movement. They have reportedly agreed to a five-year, $122 million rookie extension with Jabari Smith Jr. The deal marks a significant financial commitment for a player who, while still oozing potential, has yet to deliver consistently high-level production. It’s a calculated bet from […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. has officially signed a five-year, $240 million contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies. The deal includes a player option in the final year (2029–30). It firmly establishes Jackson as a cornerstone of the franchise. The extension also reflects Memphis’s strong commitment to its young core, even as the team navigates financial challenges […]

One of the Boston Celtics’ most prominent bench pieces, Luke Kornet, has decided to move on and take his talents to the San Antonio Spurs. Kristaps Porzignis was happy to see the Texas native receive a solid payday. Kornet signed with the Spurs for a four-year, $41 million contract. By contrast, he had made a […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star and 2024-25 NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has just signed a lucrative contract extension with the team that has made league history. With all the dust settling from their recent championship, Gilgeous-Alexander will put pen to paper on a four-year, $285 million contract extension with the Thunder, according to Shams Charania of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are under a lot of pressure to improve this offseason, and they don’t have a ton of assets to help them do so. Ever since their first-round loss to the Indiana Pacers in the playoffs, there has been plenty of buzz about what will happen with star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. […]

The Atlanta Hawks were busy on the first day of free agency and they picked up two key pieces that should help them a lot when the season starts. First, they were able to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and a few hours later, they signed Luke Kennard to a one-year deal. This was huge for the […]

LeBron James may have recently opted in for his $52.6 million player option with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season. However, instead of quelling rumors about his immediate future, the move has only increased the noise, with James understood to be monitoring the Lakers’ offseason closely. As things stand, James will be a […]

This past season, the New York Knicks’ number one problem was their lack of depth. In the end, it came back to bite them as they fell short in the Eastern Conference Finals to a much deeper team in the Indiana Pacers. Thus, it’s no surprise to see the Knicks look to rectify this problem […]

Jake LaRavia has not even suited up for the Los Angeles Lakers yet, but he already knows exactly how to get fans on his side. After agreeing to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Lakers, LaRavia posted a simple message that instantly energized the team’s massive following and hinted at the mindset he plans […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again making headlines—this time not for on-court moves, but for their long-term financial strategy. According to recent reports from Shams Charania, the Lakers are prioritizing 2027 salary cap flexibility, with plans to preserve space for a potential max-level free agent signing. This forward-looking approach follows LeBron James’ player option […]

After making their first big swing of free agency, signing Tyrese Maxey’s friend Trendon Watford to a new two-year, $5.3 million deal, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking to do some classic addition by subtraction, scouring the league for a team to take on the contract of backup center Andre Drummond. That’s right, mere days after […]

On the first night of free agency, the San Antonio Spurs wasted no time making headlines. Free agent center Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the Spurs, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. The move immediately reshapes San Antonio’s rotation and signals that the front office is determined to build […]

After a putrid 2024-25 campaign in which they won just 21 games, the New Orleans Pelicans are looking to return to playoff contention for the upcoming season. To further their cause, they signed three-time champion Kevon Looney to a two-year, $16 million deal in the first day of free agency, bolstering their frontcourt and giving […]

Cam Johnson begins a new chapter of his NBA career as he becomes a member of the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets acquired him from the Brooklyn Nets in a major trade on Monday night. They obtained his talents in exchange for Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 first-round pick. This ended Johnson’s time with the […]

The first day of free agency has brought forth plenty of player movement, with teams such as the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies being among the busiest. To teams already above the salary cap, moving in free agency isn’t quite as easy, as they have to maneuver smartly to stay below the relevant tax apron. […]

The Houston Rockets aren’t just signaling that they’re all-in. They’re acting like it. Mere days after pulling off the most shocking trade of the summer by acquiring Kevin Durant from Phoenix, the Rockets are staying on the offensive. Their latest move? Signing veteran forward Dorian Finney-Smith to a four-year, $53 million deal in 2025 NBA […]

The Milwaukee Bucks will retain a player who was one of their brightest spots in the playoffs with Gary Trent Jr. coming back next season. Trent will sign a two-year, $7.5 million deal to stay with Milwaukee, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania on Monday night. “Free agent sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to […]

After some doubt regarding the future of Jaren Jackson Jr. with the Memphis Grizzlies following the trade that sent Desmond Bane away to the Orlando Magic, the Grizzlies have quickly made it clear that they are not about to blow up the team anytime soon. On the first day of free agency, it was reported […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ obvious need for a center has garnered headlines since the team was eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Playoffs. But with the free agency negotiation period beginning on Monday, the Lakers first move was to come to an agreement with a wing in Jake LaRavia. The free agent market […]

The Memphis Grizzlies wasted no time in the opening hours of NBA Free Agency. EVP Zach Kleiman inked both Jaren Jackson Jr. and Santi Aldama to multi-year deals, making a massive financial commitment and statement about the franchise’s championship aspirations. Securing two pivotal pieces with substantial contract extensions is an all-in commitment to building around […]

After watching the rest of the Eastern Conference, especially the Atlanta Hawks, make move after move to improve their roster, the Philadelphia 76ers have finally joined the party, signing 24-year-old forward Trendon Watford to a two-year, $5.3 million deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Standing 6-foot-9, 240 pounds, Watford can do a little bit of […]

The Dallas Mavericks have made their first major free agency splash of the 2025 offseason by agreeing to terms with D’Angelo Russell. The 29-year-old guard has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with Dallas, according to ESPN. After a rocky season that saw the franchise stumble through self-inflicted chaos, the Mavericks now turn to […]

It’s been a busy free agency period for the Milwaukee Bucks so far. Although the team lost Brook Lopez to the LA Clippers, they did manage to agree to new contracts with several of their own free agents. At the onset of the NBA’s free agency negotiation period, the Bucks agreed in principle to bring […]

The Charlotte Hornets are bringing back a familiar face in Mason Plumlee, agreeing to a one-year, $3.6 million contract in free agency. The move signals a strategic step to bolster the Hornets’ front court depth following the departure of Mark Williams, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns on draft night. Plumlee, a 12-year NBA […]

The Atlanta Hawks wasted no time making moves this offseason. They just struck a deal that will send shockwaves across the league’s middle class. In a sign-and-trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Atlanta acquired Nickeil Alexander-Walker on a four-year, $62 million contract, complete with a player option and trade kicker. The price may raise eyebrows, but […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks continue to be aggressive this offseason. Right after acquiring Nickeil Alexander-Walker from the Minnesota Timberwolves, they also land sharpshooter Luke Kennard from the Memphis Grizzlies. Kennard will sign a one-year, $11 million deal with Atlanta, per ESPN’s NBA insider Shams Charania on Monday. “Free agent sharpshooter Luke Kennard has […]