NBA free agency has already kicked off, even though players can’t officially sign contracts yet. Verbal agreements have been made by some players, while the NBA world is still waiting on some dominoes to fall. Here is a recap of everything we know so far.
Tyreke Evans joins Pacers
Evans had a great bounce-back season for the Memphis Grizzlies this season, which gave himself the chance to be a high priority free agent. With Evans joining Indiana, it makes them a contender in the Eastern Conference if Victor Oladipo and Myles Turner keep progressing.
Sources: Tyreke Evans, Pacers finalizing a one-year, $12M deal. https://t.co/pXsjp2IArw
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2018
Denver trades Wilson Chandler to Philly
The Nuggets had to clear up cap space to keep some of their core together and decided that Chandler was the guy to go. Denver gets to keep growing, while Philadelphia gets a good bench player.
For Denver, this moves Chandler's $12.8M expiring contract, clearing room to sign Will Barton to his extension. Denver likely sending a future second-round pick. https://t.co/OQzAwbUWj6
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2018
Dante Exum and Jazz reach deal
Exum hasn’t necessarily lived up to the hype he received when he entered the league, but has also had to deal with injury. If he can start playing to his potential it gives the Jazz another talented backcourt player to put with Donovan Mitchell.
Utah Jazz restricted free agent Dante Exum has agreed to a three-year, $33M contract extension, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2018
Dwight Howard to join Wizards
Dwight Howard has finally finalized his buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and will sign with the Wizards. The Wizards traded away Marcin Gortat and were in need of a big man, as Howard has been bouncing around the league looking for a more stable home the last few years. It will be interesting to see how he fits into a locker room that already has its fair share of problems.
Dwight Howard has finalized a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and will sign a 1-year deal for the tax MLE with the Washington Wizards once he clears waivers, league sources tell The Athletic.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) July 3, 2018
- Michael Carter-Williams signs one year deal with the Rockets (via Adrian Wojnarowski)
- Raul Neto and the Jazz agree to a two-year extension (via Adrian Wojnarowski)
- Devin Booker and Suns are talking max extension (via Adrian Wojnarowski)
- Raymond Felton agrees to one-year deal with the Thunder (via Adrian Wojnarowski)
- Jeff Green agrees to deal with the Washington Wizards (via Shams Charania)
- Kevon Looney and Warriors agree to new deal (via Chris Haynes)
More will be updated as we go along with NBA free agency.
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