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2018 NBA Free Agency Tracker

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With the NBA offseason in motion, franchises will be permitted to reach verbal agreements with free agents on July 1st. The next date to look for would be July 6th, as free agents will be able to ink their deals with the team of their choice. Here are the latest reports, rumors, and updates within each respective franchise heading into free agency:

Updated: 2:54 pm est, July 10th

Atlanta Hawks

Dewayne Dedmon and Mike Muscala have exercised their player options for the 2018-19 season. Dedmon will be owed $7.2 million, while Muscala will earn $5 million.
The Hawks have waived Isaiah Taylor, avoiding a $300,000 guarantee.
For the right price, the Atlanta Hawks could be willing to trade for Denver Nuggets’ Kenneth Faried, according to rumors.
The Atlanta Hawks will not tender Josh Magette a qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Boston Celtics

Aron Baynes has agreed to a two-year, $11 million extension with the Boston Celtics. The second year in Baynes’ contract will be a player option.
Marcus Smart will likely re-sign with the Boston Celtics on his $6.1 million qualifying offer.
There is a media-based concern about Kyrie Irving not being in a rush to sign an extension with the Boston Celtics. On one hand, Irving would lose out on $80 million by signing an extension this summer. On the other hand, Irving never put the Celtics on his initial “list” of desired locations last year during the trade deadline.

Brooklyn Nets

Ed Davis has agreed to a one-year, $4.4 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets.
Joe Harris has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets.
Suitors for James Ennis during free agency include the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Charlotte Hornets

In a three-way trade, Timofey Mozgov will be sent from Charlotte to Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will be sent from Orlando to Charlotte, Julyan Stone will be sent from Charlotte to Chicago, and Jerian Grant will be sent from Chicago to Orlando.
Tony Parker has signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Hornets will not tender a qualifying offer to Treveon Graham or Marcus Paige, making them unrestricted free agents.

Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have matched the Kings’ four-year, $84 million deal with Zach LaVine, as he will remain in Chicago.
In a three-way trade, Timofey Mozgov will be sent from Charlotte to Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will be sent from Orlando to Charlotte, Julyan Stone will be sent from Charlotte to Chicago, and Jerian Grant will be sent from Chicago to Orlando. Chicago has waived Stone in the three-way trade with Orlando and Charlotte.
The Chicago Bulls are interested in any sign-and-trade deals involving David Nwaba.
The Chicago Bulls will not extend a qualifying offer to Noah Vonleh.

Cleveland Cavaliers

After the departure of LeBron James, Kevin Love will be viewed as the focal point of the Cavaliers.
The Cleveland Cavaliers will extend a $3.4 million qualifying offer to Rodney Hood. Sources believe that Cleveland is willing to match just about any reasonable offer in order to keep Hood on their roster.
For salary cap purposes, the Cleveland Cavaliers will pick up Kendrick Perkins’ 2018-19 team option.

Dallas Mavericks

DeAndre Jordan will sign with the Dallas Mavericks on a one-year deal for “slightly less” than the $24.1 million he declined from the Los Angeles Clippers.
Salah Mejri will sign a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
The Dallas Maverick plan to utilize their $5 million in cap space to re-sign Dirk Nowitzki.
Dallas expects Yogi Ferrell to play under his $2.9 million qualifying offer with the team.
The Dallas Mavericks have consistently been linked to restricted free agent Marcus Smart.

Denver Nuggets

Nikola Jokic will likely sign a contraction extension worth $148 million over five years to remain with the Denver Nuggets.
Will Barton has signed a four-year, $54 million deal with the Denver Nuggets.
Wilson Chandler has been traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Nuggets will look to shed salary cap space by trading away Kenneth Faried. The forward is set to earn $13.7 million next season. One source believes that in order to get a deal done, Mason Plumlee would need to be included.
In order for the Los Angeles Lakers to receive Kawhi Leonard, they may attempt to reach out to the Denver Nuggets with the intention of acquiring a draft pick.

Detroit Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have signed Zaza Pachulia to a one-year, $2.4 million deal.
Glenn Robinson III has signed a two-year, $8.3 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Jose Calderon has signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the Pistons.
Suitors for James Ennis during free agency include the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.
The Pistons have waived Dwight Buycks.

Golden State Warriors

Kevin Durant has signed a two-year, $61.5 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors. The 2018-19 year will include $30 million, while the 2019-20 year will be a player option worth $31.5 million. In result, Durant took a decently-sized pay cut.
DeMarcus Cousins will sign a one-year, $5.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
After being waived by the Utah Jazz, the Golden State Warriors have signed Jonas Jerebko.
Kevon Looney signed a one-year deal to remain with Golden State.

Houston Rockets

Chris Paul has signed a four-year $160 million max contract extension to remain with the Houston Rockets.
Gerald Green has agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million contract with the Houston Rockets.
Houston has signed Michael Carter Williams to a one-year deal.
The Houston Rockets have agreed to exercise their team option on Aaron Jackson for the 2018-19 season. He is set to earn $1.4 million.
If Carmelo Anthony is on the move, the Houston Rockets are an early frontrunner for the veteran.
The Rockets have tendered a qualifying offer to Markel Brown, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Indiana Pacers

The Indiana Pacers have signed Doug McDermott to a three-year, $22 million deal.
Tyreke Evans will sign a one-year, $12 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Kyle O’Quinn has signed a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Indiana Pacers.
Indiana has elected to release Al Jefferson.
The Pacers will guarantee the contract of Bojan Bogdanovic. He will be set to earn $10.5 million in the 2018-19 season.
Indiana has picked up their option on Darren Collision, guaranteeing him $10 million.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Austin Rivers to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Marcin Gortat.
Avery Bradley will sign a two-year, $25 million deal to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Luc Mbah a Moute has signed a one-year, $4.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Milos Teodosic has opted into his $6.3 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
The Clippers have signed Mike Scott to a one-year deal.
The Los Angeles Clippers still consider Kawhi Leonard a “high offseason priority”.

Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James will sign a four-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers have signed JaVale McGee to a one-year, $2.4 million deal.
Los Angeles has signed Lance Stephenson to a one-year, $4.5 million deal.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope will sign a one-year, $12 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers will sign Rajon Rondo to a one-year, $9 million deal.
There are rumors about Carmelo Anthony wanting to play alongside LeBron James, although it’s unlikely to occur on his current salary.
Los Angeles has waived Tyler Ennis, but has guaranteed the contract of Ivica Zubac for the 2018-19 season. He is scheduled to earn roughly $1.5 million.
It has been reported that Lonzo Ball has a torn meniscus in his left knee. He is expected to be ready by the time training camp begins.
The Lakers will meet with RFA Clint Capela, as they continue to struggle to reel in superstar talent.
The Los Angeles Lakers have not been aggressive in bidding for Kawhi Leonard the last several days.

Memphis Grizzlies

Kyle Anderson has signed a four-year, $37.2 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Omri Casspi has agreed to a one-year deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Memphis Grizzlies were unable to trade away Chandler Parsons during the NBA Draft, leaving many to wonder what’s next to come.
The Grizzlies have waived Omari Johnson from their active roster.

Miami Heat

Derrick Jones Jr. signed a two-year deal with the Miami Heat.
The Heat have attempted to move Hassan Whiteside, Tyler Johnson, and Dion Waiters this offseason, but have failed to find a suitor for any of the three.
One player on the radar of the Miami Heat includes Greg Monroe. With a lack in salary cap space, Monroe would be seen as a cheap, but affordable option.
The Miami Heat have extended their qualifying offer to Derrick Walton Jr, making him a restricted free agent.
There are roughly nine or ten franchises interested in Wayne Ellington, and it will be difficult for Miami to retain him.

Milwaukee Bucks

Ersan Ilyasova has agreed on a three-year, $21 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
The guarantee date for Brandon Jennings’ salary has been moved from July 1st to August 1st.
Players rumored to be on the Bucks’ trade block include Eric Bledsoe and Matthew Dellavedova.

Minnesota Timberwolves

Derrick Rose has agreed on a one-year, $2.1 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per sources.
Anthony Tolliver will sign a one-year, $5.7 million deal with the Timberwolves.
As soon as July 9th hits, the Minnesota Timberwolves will offer Jimmy Butler a four-year, $110 max extension. He becomes a free agent after the 2018-19 season concludes.
Veteran Jamal Crawford has declined his player option with the Minnesota Timberwolves for next season. The 38-year old was scheduled to make $4.5 million next year.
Minnesota has waived Cole Aldrich, who was scheduled to earn $6.9 million in the 2018-19 season.

New Orleans Pelicans

Julius Randle will sign a two-year, $18 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Elfrid Payton has signed a one-year, $2.4 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Ian Clark has returned to the New Orleans Pelicans on a one-year deal.

New York Knicks

Knicks center Enes Kanter will exercise his $18.6 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
Mario Hezonja will sign a one-year, $6.5 million deal with the New York Knicks.
Luke Kornet will sign a one-year, $1.6 million deal with the New York Knicks.
The Knicks have signed Isaiah Hicks on a two-way contract.
According to the Knicks President, the team has “repaired” their relationship with Kristaps Porzingis.

Oklahoma City Thunder

Paul George has agreed to a four-year, $137 million max extension to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Jerami Grant has agreed on a three-year, $27 million extension to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A player option will be included in Grant’s third season.
Raymond Felton has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder, pushing the front office’s tax to roughly $150 million.
Nerlens Noel will sign a minimum deal to be part of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Forward Carmelo Anthony intends to go separate ways from the Oklahoma City Thunder. The two sides will meet and find a beneficial result.

Orlando Magic

Aaron Gordon will sign a four-year, $84 million extension with the Orlando Magic.
In a three-way trade, Timofey Mozgov will be sent from Charlotte to Orlando, Bismack Biyombo will be sent from Orlando to Charlotte, Julyan Stone will be sent from Charlotte to Chicago, and Jerian Grant will be sent from Chicago to Orlando.
The Orlando Magic have waived Sheldon Mack, who was scheduled to earn $6 million next season.
The Orlando Magic are unlikely to sign Isaiah Thomas.
Orlando free agent Marreese Speights will play overseas in China for the 2018-19 season.

Philadelphia 76ers

JJ Redick will sign a one-year, $12-13 million deal to remain with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Wilson Chandler has been traded from the Denver Nuggets to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Amir Johnson re-signed with the 76ers on a veteran minimum deal.
Philadelphia will sign Nemanja Bjelica to a room mid-level exception deal.
The 76ers are engaging in trades talks for Kawhi Leonard. The only players not on the trade block for Philadelphia include Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz.
The Philadelphia 76ers are considering a buyout with Jerryd Bayless.
Philadelphia has gaining interest in Jamal Crawford.
Suitors for James Ennis during free agency include the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers.

Phoenix Suns

Trevor Ariza has agreed on a one-year, $15 million extension with the Phoenix Suns.
The Suns and Devin Booker are nearing a five-year, $158 million max extension.
The Phoenix Suns have waived Tyler Ulis and Alan Williams.

Portland Trail Blazers

Seth Curry has signed a two-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. It is reported that $2.75 is guaranteed in his first year.
Free agent guard Nik Stauskas has signed with the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Trail Blazers have sent Jusef Nurkic his qualifying offer, officially making him a restricted free agent.
Portland will not extend a qualifying offer to Shabazz Napier or Pat Connaughton.

Sacramento Kings

The Chicago Bulls have matched the Kings’ four-year, $84 million deal with Zach LaVine, as he will remain in Chicago.
Kings guard Garrett Temple will opt into his $8 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
The Kings have shown interest in Rodney Hood, but no concrete progress towards a deal has been made.
Sacramento will not tender a qualifying offer to forward Bruno Caboclo, as both sides agreed to move on.

San Antonio Spurs

Rudy Gay has signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs.
Marco Belineli will return to the San Antonio Spurs on a two-year, $12 million deal.
Spurs forward Danny Green has opted into his $10 million player option for the 2018-19 season.
Davis Bertans has signed a four-year, $20 million deal to return to San Antonio.
Joffrey Lauvergne has opted out of his player option for the 2018-19 season with the San Antonio Spurs.
Bryn Forbes will return to San Antonio on a two-year deal.
The San Antonio Spurs are currently shopping Kawhi Leonard to the highest bidder. The front office has been active in trade talks with the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. According to one source, the team is “ready to move on”.
The 76ers are engaging in trades talks for Leonard. The only players not on the trade block for Philadelphia include Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Markelle Fultz.
Out of all the young assets the Los Angeles Lakers can offer for Leonard, one player the San Antonio Spurs are not interested in is Lonzo Ball.

Toronto Raptors

Fred VanVleet has signed a two-year, $18 million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors. The contract is fully guaranteed.

Utah Jazz

Derrick Favors will sign a two-year, $36 million deal.
Dante Exum will sign a three-year, $33 million extension with the Jazz.
RFA Raul Neto has signed a two-year, $4.4 million deal with the Utah Jazz.
Utah has reached out to Trevor Booker, who is an unrestricted free agent.

Washington Wizards

Dwight Howard will sign a two-year, $11 million deal with the Washington Wizards.
Jeff Green will sign a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Washington Wizards.
The Washington Wizards have claimed former Laker Thomas Bryant.
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to trade Austin Rivers to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Marcin Gortat.