This article will update every time there is a big free agent signing or trade, and when a significant rumor regarding big name player comes out. We will give it some instant analysis and reactions too.
BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard joins LA Clippers, Paul George joins him
The Klaw gets a 4 year max contract. The Clippers traded 6 first round picks, Danilo lexander in order to land George..
Al Horford signs with 76ers
The veteran big man will join Joel Embiid and company in Philly's pursuit of a ring. He gets a 4 year, 102 million dollar deal, and will be an excellent fit next to Embiid both offensively and defensively.
Jimmy Butler sign-and-traded to Heat
Butler gets to go to his favored destination. Miami sent Josh Richardson to Philly, and then sent Kelly Olynyk and Derrick Jones Jr. to the Mavs in order to clear the cap for Butler, who gets a four year max. Miami was on Butler's list of wanted destinations back in October when he requested a trade from Minnesota.
Andre Iguodala traded to Grizzlies, Warriors sign-and-trade for DLo
In a shocking twist yesterday, the Warriors traded Andre Iguodala to the Grizzlies in order to clear the cap space required to sign D'Angelo Russell to a 4 year, 117 million dollar contract. DLo will play the starting shooting guard position this year, and might have to shift to the bench once Klay Thompson comes back.
Dame Lillard agrees to super-max extension
The 4 year, 196 million dollar deal will kick in to effect after next season.
Malcolm Brogdon shipped to Pacers
In a sign-and-trade, the Pacers gave Milwaukee a first round pick and two seconds for Brogdon, and then signed him to a 4 year, 85 million dollar deal.
Terry Rozier goes to Hornets as part of sign-and-trade for Kemba
Earns a 3 year, 58 million dollar contract.
Harrison Barnes resigns with Kings
Stays on 4 year, 85 million dollar deal.
JJ Redick goes to the Pelicans
Deal is worth 2 years, 25 million. Redick averaged 18 points for the 76ers last year, and will provide excellent shooting for the young Pels.
Derrick Rose signs with Pistons
The former MVP joins Detriot on a 2 year, 15 million dollars contract.
Khris Middleton agrees on 5 year, 178 million dollar extension with Bucks
He will stay with Milwaukee along with stretch center Brook Lopez, who was extended on a four year deal.
BREAKING: Kevin Durant joins Kyrie in Brooklyn
It was about time. After months and months and months of constant speculation, Kyrie and KD have finally teamed together in the Big Apple.
Klay Thompson expected to resign
Warriors plan to give him 5 year, 190 million dollar deal as soon as free agency starts tomorrow, Klay will accept. Thompson will miss most if not all of next season rehabbing his ACL injury that he suffered during game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Lakers clear enough cap for max slot
The Los Angeles Lakers are now in a position to sign a max contract free agent player. LA traded Jemerrio Jones, Isaac Bonga, ad Mo Wagner to the Wizards to clear some of their cap, and then persuaded Anthony Davis to wave his 4 million dollar trade kicker. This leaves them with 4 players on their active roster. Because of this, it does not make too much sense for Los Angeles to pursue a max player. It would be better if they filled out their team with B and C list players like Danny Green.
Celtics interested in Kemba
One of the biggest free agents this offseason is Kemba Walker. The Hornets point guard is eligible for a super-max, but is expected to at least receive offers from other teams. With Kyrie Irving and Al Horford likely out the door, the Celtics can create a max slot in free agency by renouncing the rights to all of their free agents. This would include tough decisions like Marcus Morris and Terry Rozier.
The addition of Kemba would be huge for Boston. They could easily and seamlessly fill in the hole that Kyrie Irving left them. However, it might be more sensible for Boston to hold on to Rozier at point guard, and throw a near max contract to a center like Nikola Vucevic. Vooch is coming off of a career season and fits in Brad Stevens' system well.
Update: After some recent developments, Kemba Walker's talks with the Hornets have stalled, leaving Boston as the clear-cut favorite for the 29 year old UConn Product. Kemba is expected to agree on the 4 year, 141 million dollar max deal that Boston offers him as soon as free agency talks can begin(Sunday @ 6:00PM).
UPDATE: Kemba plans to come to New England to agree on 4 year max deal with Celtics.
Timberwolves trade up to #6 pick(per Woj)
Suns receive: #11, Dario Saric
This is great for the T-Wolves, as they get a chance to draft the point guard of their future in either Darius Garland or Coby White.
What are the Suns doing? They were in a perfect place to finally get a point guard, but traded out of it. Maybe they wanted to draft NIckeil Alexander-Walker instead of White or Garland, but this choice is confusing.
Timberwolves: A-
Suns: C
Hawks trade up to #4 pick(Per Woj), get Solomon Hill and second rounder too.
The Hawks are now in a great position. They can draft either Jarrett Culver or DeAndre Hunter, who both are perfect fits into their system. It is also a big win that they were able to hold on to the #10 pick, where a player like Jaxson Hayes could still be available.
This is also a good trade for New Orleans. They had no real selection at #4, and also were able to dump off Solomon Hill's terrible contract. There will be good value at both picks 8 and 17.
Hawks: A
Pelicans: A
Mike Conley Shipped to Utah(Per Adrian Wojnarowski)
Grizzlies receive: Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver, Jae Crowder, and two firsts
This trade is a big win for the Jazz. They desperately need a point guard as Ricky Rubio was not going to cut it. They get an excellent one in Conley, who can space the floor, knock down threes, and play great defense. Conley has no serious flaws in his game, and is also a great leader. Additionally, he is coming off of a career year where he carried the Grizzlies, and scored 22 points a night. The Jazz will take on his $67 Million dollar contract over the next two seasons, although there is a chance he opts out after this season. The cap hold of Conley should not be an issue for Utah, as they might have finally found the final piece to their puzzle, and are now contenders, especially with Golden State out of the picture.
This trade marks the start of the Grizzlies rebuild. They dumped their only good player for more assets and cleared a lot of cap space after not competing in the stacked Western Conference. Memphis did get some value in return, as Grayson Allen has tons of potential, Korver can still shoot like nobodies business, and Crowder is a great 3 and D wing. This deal confirms that Memphis will be selecting point guard Ja Morant out of Murray State with the number two overall pick this year. The future is bright for the Grizzlies, as Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are a great base for this franchise to build off of.
Utah: A
Memphis: B
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