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NBA Free Agency tracker – updated listings, July 10, 2018

By Tamberlyn Richardson

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NBA Free Agency got a shot in the arm with all 30 teams in Vegas for Summer League. The updated TI tracker reflects all moves up to  July 10th.

Although NBA Free Agency had slowed following a busy opening weekend the pace picked up this past weekend. That was to be expected with all 30 teams in Vegas for the annual NBA Summer League tournament.

With most of the big names off the board, teams shifted to infilling their rosters. The writing team at Thunderous Intentions continues to opine on who best would augment the existing OKC core. In some cases no sooner had TI posted a suggested target then news broke that earmarked player signed with another team. Such is the fun of free agency.

This shift will take precedent for the remainder of the offseason. Additionally, expect trades to be more prominent as teams look to create perfect chemistry or versatility on their rosters.

In terms of moves made throughout the Association, a few will undoubtedly help the OKC Thunder, while others augment their competition. Here’s a look at a few teams whose moves could affect OKC followed by the updated team by team list.

Lakers continue to befuddle:

Although Vegas seems to believe the LeBron James Lakers will be the team to battle Golden State for dominance in the West it’s not an opinion shared here. At least not in terms of the initial moves. Witnessing Julius Randle exit at the same price the Lakers signed Rondo is perplexing. Moreover, with LeBron being the guy who likes to be the ball distributor how precisely does Rondo fit into LA’s plans?

And, what does this mean for Lonzo Ball?

With the initial free agent additions of LeBron James ($35.6M), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($12M) , Lance Stephenson ($4.5M) and Rajon Rondo ($9M) it puts the Lakers precariously close to the luxury tax. As per Spotrac these moves leave LA with $382,138 in practical cap space. Granted, the next moves Magic Johnson and Rob Pelinka could make likely involve trades (such as Kawhi Leonard), but that would mean losing young assets of which Brandon Ingram will be the most coveted.

Lots of questions  in LA left to be answered, but it sure doesn’t seem like the Lakers should be anointed as the Warriors top opponents. At least not yet.

Rockets losing defensive edge?:

To that end, the Rockets are in a precarious position having lost Trevor Ariza right out of NBA Free Agency gate. The next shoe fell with Luc Mbah a Moute exiting to join that other LA team. That represents two very big contributors to the much improved Rockets defense. Making matters worse, is the current dilemma Houston are in with Clint Capela.

Since there are only a few teams who can come correct for the big man, Daryl Morey rolled the dice with an offer of four years at $60 million. Rumor has it Capela’s camp isn’t amused. And, in fairness he has a point. Morey doled out a four year $160 million max deal to Chris Paul. Granted Paul may well be the more important cog to the Rockets, but presumably the Rockets should recognize Capela is still growing and his ceiling is untapped.

Ultimately, there may not be another team who steps to the plate given the few who have cap space to do so. But, it sure feels like Morey and he Rockets are playing with fire.

As per Spotrac the Rockets are sitting in the negative to the tune of minus $16+ million. However, that total included cap holds for Capela ($7M), Tarik Black ($3.8M), Joe Johnson ($1.54M) and Mbah a Moute ($1.54M).

The Melo factor:

For the OKC Thunder, this entire situation bodes well for them to move up the ladder. Especially considering the Rockets aren’t hiding the fact they want to bring in Carmelo Anthony as soon as he’s free. Like Gideon Lim opines this may be precisely why Sam Presti shouldn’t be too quick to pull the trigger on a buyout or waiver of Melo. Perhaps forcing teams to wait (or seeing if there is a potential trade team) may be the better bet.

The next week could find resolution (or possibly as early as today given the tweet below). But, I’m in Lim’s camp believing Presti shouldn’t just make it easy for teams to sign Melo on a vet’s minimum deal. It may be too much to ask for Presti to hold out until the trade deadline. Yet,  the longer he waits the more likely teams will be open to take on expiring contracts or improve their chances by adding proven shooters.

Up to date tracker:

Like the previous update the list highlights team signings entering the day, sub sectioned by retained, incoming, exiting or undetermined. All new moves since the last update are noted in bold.

Legend:

  • M equals million
  • +PO equals player option, number in front designates years prior ie: a 3 year deal with a player option on the end would be represented as (2 +PO)
  • +TO equals team option, same examples as per above.
  • UFA  equalsuUnrestricted free agent
  • RFA  equals restricted free agent
  • MLE equals midlevel exception

Atlanta Hawks:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • Isaiah Taylor waived

Undecided:  

Boston Celtics:  

Retained: 

Incoming: 

Outgoing: 

  • None to date

Undecided:  

Brooklyn Nets:  

Retained: 

  • Joe Harris  – the UFA  agreed to re-sign on a two year $16M deal.

Incoming: 

  • Ed Davis agrees to a one year, $4.4 million deal on.

Outgoing: 

Undecided: 

Charlotte Hornets:  

Retained: 

  • None to date

Incoming: 

  • Tony Parker (UFA) agrees to two year $10M deal
  • Bismack Biyombo arrives via three team trade with Magic and Bulls. 

Outgoing: 

  • Michael Carter-Williams UFA leaves for Houston.
  • Timofey Mozgov continues to make the rounds as he no sooner was traded to Hornets and is on the move again to Orlando
  • Julyan Stone exits to Chicago as part of same trade above. 

Undecided:  

Chicago Bulls:

Retained: 

  • Sacramento Kings offered RFA Zach LaVine four year $78M offer sheet, but Bulls elected to match as was their right.

Incoming: 

  • Julyan Stone comes to Bulls as part of three team trade with Hornets and Magic

Outgoing: 

  • Jerian Grant exits to Magic as part of the three team trade with Charlotte and Orlando.

Undecided:  

  • Zach LaVine – Bulls seem to be playing possum with presumably no offer yet although they’ll be able to match any offer sheet extended if they so wish.
  • David Nwaba – Remains RFA following Bulls qualifying offer.
  • Noah Vonleh – With no qualifying offer the RFA switches to a UFA.

Cleveland Cavaliers:

Retained: 

  • Kendrick Perkins (UFA) – Cavs decided to exercise option to retain salary flexibility.

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

Dallas Mavericks:

Retained: 

  • Wesley Matthews opted into his final year prior at start of moratorium.
  • Salah Mejri – agreed to one year minimum deal.
  • Dirk Nowitzki and Mavericks each agreed to forego his option to allow for Mavericks to have financial flexibility. Shams Charnia advised the Mavs issued a one year, $5M offer, but it should be noted Nowitzki will do whatever is necessary to help Dallas.

Incoming: 

  • DeAndre Jordan has presumably put the emoji’s in cold storage. Although an initial sign and trade (similar to Chris Paul) was discussed, when LA couldn’t affirm  Dallas as his destination he opted out. In expedient fashion DJ agreed to a single year at $24M. Ironically, this is less than he would earn via opting in, although Texas is a no tax State.

https://twitter.com/NBAonTNT/status/1013406871317708801

Outgoing: 

  • Seth Curry – exits for Blazers.
  • Doug McDermott – team offered than rescinded a qualifying offer to clear cap space for other signings. McBuckets exits for Indiana.
  • Nerlens Noel  exits for OKC.

Undecided: 

Denver Nuggets:

Retained: 

  • Nikola Jokic – Nuggets declined team option in order to offer a max deal via a five year, $148M extension.
  • Will Barton  agreed to four year, $54M offer.
  • Darrell Arthur– as an UFA opted in to final year of Nuggets contract, prior to moratorium.
  • Torrey Craig, – signs two year $4.4M deal

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • Traded Wilson Chandler plus draft considerations to 76ers in order to clear cap space.

Undecided:  

Detroit Pistons:

Retained: 

  • None to date

Incoming: 

  • Jose Calderon – accepts a one year, $2.4M offer from Pistons.
  • Glenn Robinson III, Pistons, two years (1+TO) for $8.3M.
  • Zaza Pachulia agrees to one year $2.4M deal.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

Golden State Warriors:  

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • DeMarcus Cousins – With the loss of center JaVale McGee to the Lakers (and rumors they were also targeting the big man) the Warriors sign Cousins to a minuscule one year $5.3M deal.
  • Upon being waived by Utah Jonas Jerebko will sign with Warriors

Outgoing: 

  • Omri Casspi, UFA leaves for the Grizzlies. Technically he left the Warriors but entered the moratorium listed under their roster.
  • JaVale McGee (UFA) exits for Lakers.
  • Zaza Pachulia exits for Detroit

Undecided:  

Houston Rockets:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Michael Carter-Williams  Rockets come to terms with UFA on a one year $1.75M deal.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

Indiana Pacers:  

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Tyreke Evans agrees to a one-year, $12M deal.
  • Doug McDermott – agrees to a three year $22M deal.
  • Kyle O’Quinn is headed to Indy on one year $4.5M deal

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

LA Clippers:  

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Marcin Gortat arrives via a trade for Austin Rivers.
  • Mike Scott (UFA) accepts one year deal with Clippers
  • Luc Mbah a Moute will join the Clippers on a reported one year $4.3M deal

Outgoing: 

  • Austin Rivers to Wizards in trade for Marcin Gortat.

Undecided:  

LA Lakers:   

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • LeBron James, 4 years, $153M (3+PO), Note: some sites say $154M.
  • JaVale McGee, agrees to one year, $2.4M deal.
  • Lance Stephenson, one year, $4.5M.
  • Rajon Rondo, one year, $9M deal.

Outgoing: 

  • Julius Randle Lakers had to remove qualifying offer in order to facilitate trades which resulted in Randle becoming an UFA and exiting for New Orleans.
  • Brook Lopez exits for Milwaukee on an extremely economical contract 
  • Thomas Bryant waived
  • Tyler Ennis waived

Undecided:  

Memphis Grizzlies:

Retained: 

  • None to date

Incoming: 

  • Omri Casspi, one year, $2.2M
  • Grizzlies offered RFA Kyle Anderson a four year $37.2M offer sheet which Spurs had option to match but elected not to.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

Miami Heat:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • None to date

Undecided:  

Milwaukee Bucks:  

Retained: 

  • Brandon Jennings – team guaranteed his contract of $2.2M for next season.

Incoming: 

  • Ersan Ilyasova, exits Philly agreeing to a three year deal for $21M. Notably the last year is unguaranteed.
  • In what feels like a bit of a steal, Brook Lopez agrees to one year, $3.4M  deal

Outgoing: 

  • None to date

Undecided:  

Minnesota Timberwolves:

Retained: 

  • Derrick Rose (UFA) accepts one year, $2.4 M deal to remain with Wolves and Thibs.

Incoming: 

  • Anthony Tolliver incoming on a one-year, $5M deal.

Outgoing: 

  • Nemanja Bjelica Switches to a UFA after Wolves rescind of qualifying offer and joins 76ers
  • Cole Aldrich waived

Undecided:  

New Orleans:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Elfrid Payton, accepts a one year $2.7M deal.
  • Julius Randle (RFA )Agrees to two-year, $18M (1 +PO) deal.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

New York Knicks:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Mario Hezonja, accepts a one year, $6.5M deal. (with the best player tweet of NBA Free Agency .. below)
  • Allonzo Trier signed under a two-way contracts.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

OKC Thunder:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Nerlens Noel on two year $3.4M (1 +PO) minimum deal.
  • Deonte Burton signed to a two-way deal

Outgoing: 

Although not official yet, the movement to send Carmelo Anthony packing is underway. This is no surprise as since the exit interview it was clear the two sides were far apart in terms of direction. We’ll have more on this situation shortly. In the interim here’s two articles on locations Sam Presti might be able to broker a trade with.

Related: Thunder must strike while iron is hot and move Melo to LA

Related: Three Carmelo Anthony trade destinations OKC Thunder should consider

Undecided:  

Orlando Magic:  

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Magic agree with Isaiah Briscoe on a deal as per Woj’s tweet.
  • As part of three team trade with Bulls and Hornets Timofey Mozgov lands in Orlando.
  • Jerian Grant arrives from Chicago as part of the three team trade above. 

Outgoing: 

  • Marreese Speights (UFA) signing with Chinese team.
  • Mario Hezonja (UFA)  exits for New York.
  • Shelvin Mack was waived by Magic.
  • Bismack Biyombo departs for Charlotte as part of the three team deal.

Undecided:  

Philadelphia 76ers:

Retained: 

  • JJ Redick  Agrees to a one year deal said to be in the $12 to $13M range (significantly less than last season).
  • Richaun Holmes -76ers elect to pick up his option.
  • T.J. McConnell – 76ers elect to pick up his option.
  • Amir Johnson – elects to re-sign on a one year contract

Incoming: 

  • Denver traded forward Wilson Chandler plus draft considerations to clear cap space.
  • 76ers add depth via Wolves Nemanja Bjelica on a one year $4.4M deal

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

https://twitter.com/SixerSense/status/1014917518383775745

Phoenix Suns:

Retained: 

  • None to date

Incoming: 

  • Trevor Ariza, accepts a one year, $15M deal.

Outgoing: 

Undecided:  

  • Alex Len (UFA) Suns advise they will not re-siign
  • Danuel House (RFA – 2-way FA switched to UFA due to no offer)
  • Alec Peters (RFA – 2-way FA – switches to UFA due to no offer)

Portland Trail Blazers:  

Retained: 

  • Jusuf Nurkic accepts four year $48M deal to stay in Portland.

Incoming: 

  • Nik Stauskas, agrees to one year, $1.6 M, deal.
  • Seth Curry accepts a two year deal (1 +PO).

Outgoing: 

  • Ed Davis UFA departs for Nets.

Undecided:  

Sacramento Kings:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • None to date

Undecided:  

San Antonio Spurs:  

Retained: 

  • Rudy Gay UFA Opted out, but agreed to a one year $10M deal.
  • Danny Green UFA – opted in to final year of contract to stay in San Antonio.
  • Bryn Forbes RFA agrees to two year deal, details unknown- assumption is $2.5M per year
  • Davis Bertans RFA agrees to four year term (presumed to be in $18M to $20M range)

Incoming: 

  • Marco Belinelli,  accepts two years, $12M  deal to return to Spurs.

Outgoing: 

  • Joffrey Lauvergne UFA, opted out and signed with French team Fenerbahce.
  • End of an era as Tony Parker (UFA) departs for Charlotte.
  • Spurs decline matching Grizzlies offer to Kyle Anderson

Undecided:  

Toronto Raptors:

Retained: 

  • Fred VanVleet Raptors took care of their main free agent priority by coming to a quick agreement with their backup point guard for two years at $18M.

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • None to date

Undecided:  

  • Lorenzo Brown (UFA) The MVP of the G-League was issued a qualifying offer by the Raptors.
  • Lucas Nogueira (RFA switched to UFA following no qualifying offer))
  • Malcolm Miller (RFA: 2-way FA) was issued a qualifying offer.

Utah Jazz:  

More from Thunderous Intentions

Retained: 

  • Dante Exum (RFA) Re-signing with Jazz on three year $33M deal.
  • Derrick Favors (UFA) Re-signing with Jazz on two-year, $36M deal.
  • Raul Neto (RFA ) Re-signing with Jazz on two-year, $4.4M deal.

Incoming: 

  • None to date

Outgoing: 

  • Jazz waive Jonas Jerebko who will sign with Warriors

Undecided:  

Washington Wizards:

Retained: 

Incoming: 

  • Dwight Howard will join Wizards after being bought out by Nets. Reportedly the deal will be for one year likely in the $5 to $8M range (with Wizards using their MLE).
  • Jeff Green will sign a one year $2.5M minimum deal.
  • Austin Rivers opted into his $12.6M final season prior to being traded to Washington.

Outgoing: 

  • Mike Scott (UFA) accepts one year deal with Clippers

Undecided:  

Tracker Updates Ongoing:

Thunderous Intentions will continue providing frequent updates to the tracker. Expect more movement while all the teams are in Vegas and have open access to one another. As part of this process watch for second round draft pick clarification as teams aren’t cemented to signing those players.

With three rookies to deal with the Thunder will need to make decisions on Devon Hall and Kevin Hervey. I’m not sure of the exact protocol for Hamidou Diallo since he was obtained in a trade. That said, of the three Diallo seems the most likely to be on the bench at season start. The other two players could find themselves with the team’s G-League affiliate, the OKC Blue or potentially parked overseas for development.

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