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Warriors to waive future Hall of Famer
The Warriors are waiving point guard Chris Paul, Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Reports tweets. Paul will now become an unrestricted free agent once he clears waivers. Golden State had to decide on Sunday whether to pick up its $30M option on Paul’s contract. Both the Warriors and Paul agreed to push back the guarantee date from Friday to Sunday.
Report: Growing optimism the 76ers will land this star in free agency
There’s “growing optimism” that the Sixers will be able to win the Paul George sweepstakes and land the star forward, reports Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. George, who declined his 2024-25 player option with the Clippers on Saturday, is expected to meet with the 76ers, the Magic and the Clips on Sunday night after the free agent period officially opens. Both Philadelphia and Orlando are said to be willing to offer a four-year, maximum-salary contract for George and have the cap room necessary to do so.
Max Christie expected to sign a four-year deal with Lakers
Restricted free agent Max Christie plans to sign the Lakers’ four-year contract offer, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN tweets. The deal is worth approximately $32M and will include a player option, most likely in the final year. It’s a strong commitment by the Lakers to Christie, an early second-round selection...
Mavericks forward's free agency complicated by agent change
Fresh off a 50-32 season and a run to the NBA Finals, the Mavericks are hoping to build on their success this offseason. As Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports writes, Dallas agreed to ship the expiring $16.2M contract of bench swingman Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Pistons in part to create the financial flexibility to re-sign starting small forward Derrick Jones, whose defensive ferocity helped the minimum-salaried vet emerge as a critical role player during the Mavericks’ Finals run.
Pacers agree to new contract with critical bench contributor
As Wojnarowski notes, the 6-foot-9 Dayton alum emerged as a critical bench contributor for a Pacers club that advanced all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals this past spring for the first time in a decade. The eighth overall pick in the 2020 draft, Toppin was traded from New...
Kings to re-sign veteran center
It will be the fourth straight season in Sacramento for the 31-year-old Len, who originally joined the team as a free agent in 2021 and then re-signed last summer. Len appeared in 48 games this season, all off the bench, and averaged 2.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 9.3 minutes per night.
Warriors believed they were close to trading for Paul George
The Warriors believed several times on Saturday that they were close to a deal to acquire Paul George from the Clippers, sources tell Tim Kawakami of The Athletic. Kawakami hears that the teams were involved in “very serious negotiations” right through the Saturday afternoon deadline for George to decide on his $48.8M player option for next season.
Pistons make decision on next head coach
The 45-year-old coach lands his next job just weeks after being fired in Cleveland. He inherits a talented young roster, much like the one he had when he took over the Cavaliers in 2020. Bickerstaff was one of three candidates who reportedly interviewed for the position in Detroit. The competition...
Patrick Williams intends to sign five-year deal with Bulls
Williams, 22, was expected to be a cornerstone of the franchise when Chicago selected him with the fourth pick in the 2020 draft. He hasn’t lived up to that billing due to injuries and inconsistent play, but executive Arturas Karnisovas decided to make keeping him a priority as part of his effort to build a younger and more athletic roster.
Clippers decline team option on former first-rounder
The Clippers have declined their $2.2M team option on backup big man Kai Jones, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. Team officials hope to work out a new contract with Jones, who will now be an unrestricted free agent, Murray adds. The 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft,...
Wizards sign center to new two-year contract after he declines option
Richaun Holmes has reached a two-year contract agreement with the Wizards after turning down his $12.8M player option, according to the NBA.com transactions log. The news was first reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. The new deal for the 30-year-old center is valued at $25.9M over two years, according...
Knicks not extending qualifying offer to winter trade acquisition
New York hasn’t ruled out re-signing Achiuwa, Katz adds, but the team didn’t want to risk the possibility of having him quickly accept the QO, which would have affected its hard cap situation as it tries to work out the details of the trade to acquire Mikal Bridges from Brooklyn.
Suns guard who just missed whole season declines player option
Suns shooting guard Damion Lee has declined his $2.8M player option with Phoenix and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources inform Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 6-foot-5 swingman missed the entire 2023-24 NBA season after suffering a meniscus tear in his right knee, which ultimately required surgery. Lee initially...
Warriors reportedly preparing to lose Klay Thompson
According to Charania and Slater, the Warriors and Thompson haven’t had much contact as of late and the team hasn’t made him a formal contract offer since the exclusive negotiating window opened after the NBA Finals. The club has expressed interest in circling back to the five-time All-Star...
Magic declining team option on Moritz Wagner
The Magic aren’t picking up their $8M team option for Moritz Wagner for next season, but both sides have an interest in negotiating a new contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (X link). The decision means the 27-year-old big man will become an unrestricted free agent Sunday afternoon...
Grizzlies decline Luke Kennard’s team option, both sides 'eager' to discuss deal
While the move will make Kennard an unrestricted free agent, the two sides are “eager” to discuss a new, restructured deal, according to Wojnarowski. Kennard was limited to just 39 games (22 starts) this past season for health reasons, including a left knee bone bruise, but was effective when he was available, with averages of 11.0 points, 3.5 assists and 2.9 assists in 25.6 minutes per game.
Miami Heat losing two depth cogs to summer free agency
Miami big man Thomas Bryant is also declining a player option and opting for unrestricted free agency, according to Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. Bryant’s option would have paid him about $2.85M. Martin’s decision comes as no surprise. He ranked 23rd on our list of this summer’s top...
Lakers forward who just saw dougle-digit starts picks up player option
Lakers forward Cam Reddish has picked up his minimum player option for 2024-25, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Last year with Los Angeles, Reddish averaged a career-worst 5.4 PPG on .389/.336/.759 shooting splits, 2.1 RPG, 1.0 APG and 1.0 SPG. Health issues limited him to just 48 contests with the club, which included 26 starts.
Paul George to decline player option, become free agent
The move puts George on track to become an unrestricted free agent, and he intends to schedule meetings with the Clippers – who control his Bird rights– and other suitors with cap room beginning on Sunday evening, says Wojnarowski. The decision also means that an opt-in-and-trade scenario is...
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