2023 NBA Free Agency Tracker
The countdown is done and the fight for NBA Free Agents has started. The Portland Trail Blazers are expected to be active, particularly with their own free agents, including Jerami Grant up for grabs.
Suns snare Chimezie Metu
The Phoenix Suns have signed Chimezie Metu to a one-year deal, per Woj.
Free agent forward Chimezie Metu has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.
Jevon Carter headed to Chicago
The Chicago Bulls have signed veteran point guard Jevon Carter to a three-year, $20 million deal, per Woj.
Free agent guard Jevon Carter has agreed on a three-year, $20 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Carter leaves the Bucks to bring Bulls his perimeter toughness.
Jackson stays a Nugget
Reggie Jackson will again be with the Denver Nuggets next season, signing a two-year, $10.25 million deal, per Charania.
Free agent Reggie Jackson has agreed to a two-year, $10.25 million deal, with player option in second season, to return to the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium
Wolves sign Troy Brown
Wolves and Lakers essentially swap wings with Brown headed to Minnesota, according to Woj.
Free agent Troy Brown has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports tells ESPN.
Jerami Grant signs massive deal to stay a Blazer
The Portland Trail Blazers have retained forward Jerami Grant on a five-year $160 milllion contract, according to Charania.
Free agent forward Jerami Grant and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul have agreed on a five-year, $160 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium
Pacers secure in-demand wing Bruce Brown
The Indiana Pacers break hearts and sign NBA champion Bruce Brown to a two-year, $45 million deal, per Woj.
ESPN reporting with @malikaandrews : Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed on a two-year, $45M deal with the Indiana Pacers, his agents Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of @CAASports tell ESPN. Denver — limited in what it could pay — loses a key piece to its repeat hopes.
Suns retain Damion Lee on two-year contract
Veteran guard Damion Lee is staying with the Phoenix Suns on a two-year deal, per Woj.
Lee is a two-year deal with a player option, sources tell ESPN. Free agent guard Damion Lee has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.
NBA champion DeAndre Jordan is remaining a Nugget.
The Denver Nuggets have retained veteran big DeAndre Jordan, per Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes.
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has reached an agreement to return to the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport
Suns pick up Bates-Diop
The Phoenix Suns secure former Spur Keita Bates-Diop on a two year, $5 million deal, says Woj.
Free agent F Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a two-year, $5M deal with the Phoenix Suns, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option. Bates-Diop will have a chance to earn a starting forward spot.
Wizards keep Kyle Kuzma
The popular forward returns to the Washington Wizards on a four-year, $102 million contract, writes Woj.
Free agent F Kyle Kuzma has agreed on a four-year, $102M deal to return to the Washington Wizards, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. Kuzma took a shorter deal with Lakers three years ago — and now cashes in after a career-year with Wizards.
Lakers snare Taurean Prince
After being let go by the Minnesota Timberwolves yesterday, Taurean Prince lands with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one year, $4.6 million contract, per Charania.
Free agent forward Taurean Prince is finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium
Coby White to stay a Bull
The Chicago Bulls are keeping guard Coby White on a three year, $33 million contract, per Charania.
Restricted free agent Coby White has agreed to a three-year, $33 million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium
Cavs keep Caris LeVert
The Cleveland Cavaliers have retained wing Caris LeVert on a two year, $32 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Cleveland Cavaliers G Caris LeVert has agreed on a new two-year, $32 million contract, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. LeVert had career highs on three-pointers (127) and makes (39 percent) last season.
Draymond Green stays in the Bay Area
The Golden State Warriors have re-signed Draymond Green to a four year, $100 million deal, per Shams Charania.
Free agent Draymond Green and CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul have agreed on a four-year, $100 million contract to return to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The $100M deal contains a player option in Year 4.
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Kyrie Goes Where?!?
According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving intends to meet with the Phoenix Suns. You know, because Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal aren’t enough.
The Suns are still being ultra-aggressive in trying to assemble top talent to play alongside their three stars... New Suns governor Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones are working tirelessly to construct a legitimate championship team.
No word yet how “Kyrie Irving” and “Legitimate Championship Team” are going to fit into the same sentence, or how the Suns will feel bumping up against the hard cap like they’re standing on top of the elevator instead of riding in it.
Suns pull qualifying offer for Australian center Jock Landale
The Phoenix Suns are making their back up big man a free agent, per Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer.
Maxey Not Receiving Extension
Tyrese Maxey, the fourth year guard for the Philadelphia 76ers, will not get a rookie extension this off-season according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The 2023-24 season will be the last year on his rookie contract.
Joe Harris to the Pistons
Monty Williams and the Detroit Pistons are acquiring Joe Harris and second-round picks from the Brooklyn Nets.
Pacers and Kings Open the Trading
The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings are nearing an agreement that would send Chris Duarte to the Kings in exchange for draft compensation according to Shams Charania of the Athletic.
Barnes Stays Noble
Harrison Barnes has agreed on a contract extension with the Sacramento Kings worth $54 million over three years, says Adrian Wojnarowski.
Knox’s Option Isn’t Picked Up
Danny Marang reported that the Portland Trail Blazers did not pick up the team option for Kevin Knox II meaning he will become an unrestricted free agent this off-season.
Hart Stays in New York
Charania also reported that New York Knicks wing Josh Hart accepted his player option for the 2023-24 season.
Harden Opts In
Shams Charania of the Athletic reports that Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden accepted his player option. He added that Harden and the 76ers are working together to find a trade for Harden out of Philadelphia.
Rockets Making Bids
In the same article, Haynes indicates that the Houston Rockets are expected to make a strong play for Kyle Kuzma and also plan to battle with the Toronto Raptors for guard Fred VanVleet.
There’s growing momentum that the Rockets will have the edge in signing unrestricted free agent Kyle Kuzma, league sources tell B/R The Sacramento Kings have also shown interest in Kuzma. They’re one of the few teams with the type of cap space to offer the veteran forward the salary he’s seeking. The Rockets are ready to turn the corner on their rebuild by adding proven players who are capable of leading them back to the playoffs next season.
Kyrie Goes Where?!?!?
According to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, Kyrie Irving intends to meet with the Phoenix Suns. You know, because Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal aren’t enough.
The Suns are still being ultra-aggressive in trying to assemble top talent to play alongside their three stars... New Suns governor Mat Ishbia and general manager James Jones are working tirelessly to construct a legitimate championship team.
No word yet how “Kyrie Irving” and “Legitimate Championship Team” are going to fit into the same sentence, or how the Suns will feel bumping up against the hard cap like they’re standing on top of the elevator instead of riding in it.
Stay tuned for more updates throughout the day.
Source: Blazer's Edge
