Now that July 1st is here, teams are wasting little time inking deals, with a lot of clubs finding a way to keep their key players. The signings started flowing in early Friday morning, with a good chunk of them announced as re-signings.
DeMar Derozan re-signs with Raptors
DeRozan's deal was announced late Thursday night, being for five years, worth $29 million per season. He made the move he always wanted to, as he expressed his desire to return after the team was eliminated from the playoffs. The 28-year-old averaged 23.5 points during last season.
Hassan Whiteside stays with Heat
Whiteside let it be known that he would make his decision about his whereabouts for next season right when free agency began, and he did not disappoint. After claiming that loyalty to the Heat would not be a factor, Whiteside announced that he is staying in Miami. The maximum money the Heat could offer is $98 million. The deal cannot be finalized and signed until July 7th.
Hornets re-sign Batum
The Charlotte Hornets also re-signed a key part of their offense, agreeing to a 5-year, $120 million deal with Nicolas Batum. The small forward had a meeting set up with the Dallas Mavericks, but cancelled that after deciding to stay in Charlotte. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 14.9 points and 5.8 assists last season.
Pistons Extend Andre Drummond
Drummond was a restricted free agent this season, but the Detroit Pistons decided to lock up their big man, giving him a five year maximum deal, worth $130 million. The deal includes a player option after the fourth year. The two sides nearly reached an agreement on an extension in October, but decided to wait for the summer. Drummond averaged 16.2 points and 14.8 rebounds this past season.
Wizards reach agreement with Beal
The Washington Wizards are said to have agreed to a deal with Bradley Beal, keeping him in our nation's capital for five years, worth around $130 million. The two sides do have a verbal agreement until July 7th, when everything will be made official. This contract comes after Beal played in a career-low 55 games, starting 35 times, last season due to injuries. The major injury was a stress reaction in his fibula, but injuries have haunted his entire four-year career. Beal has yet to play in more than 73 games in a single season.
Noah, Knicks agree on deal
The New York Knicks have officially reunited Derrick Rose with Joakim Noah, as they have agreed on a four-year, $72 million deal with the big man. Noah was scheduled to meet with the team on Friday. The need for a center is vital for the Knicks after dealing Robin Lopez to the Bulls in the Rose trade. The 31-year-old out of the University of Florida dealt with multiple injuries in 2015-16, limiting him to 29 games.
Mozgov, Lakers verbally agree
Current NBA champion center Timofey Mozgov is heading to the city of angels, agreeing to a four-year, $64 million deal. Mozgov was traded from the Nuggets to the Cavaliers in January 2015. After averaging 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds in his first season with Cleveland, his numbers went down to 6.3 points and 4.4 rebounds this past year.
Lin Returns to New York (Brooklyn)
After plenty of great memories in the New York area with the Knicks, Jeremy Lin agreed to return nearby with the Brooklyn Nets on a three-year, $36 million contract. The 28-year-old also met with the Pelicans after signing a two-year deal with the Hornets last July. He averaged 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in his only season in Charlotte.
Pacers add big man Jefferson
After losing Roy Hibbert last season to the Lakers, the Indiana Pacers added more size to their lineup, agreeing to a three-year, $30 million deal with Al Jefferson. The veteran has 12 years of NBA experience, and averaged 12 points and 6.4 rebounds in 47 games last year. In the first round of the playoffs, he posted 13.3 points and 6.1 rebounds.
Conley, Grizzlies agree to deal
The Memphis Grizzlies were able to keep their main target, Mike Conley, despite his recent meetings with the Mavericks. The two sides agreed in principle to a five-year, $153 million deal on Friday night. This would be the richest contract in total in NBA history. The nine-year veteran was selected fourth overall by Memphis in 2007.
Memphis adds Parsons
Conley will be joined by former Maverick Chandler Parsons, who agreed to a four-year max deal with the club, just before Conley's deal was announced. The contract is worth around $94.8 million. The 27-year-old also met with the Blazers, but is fully committed to Memphis. The forward tweeted out a thanks to the Mavs' organization, and stated that he has always planned on playing alongside Conley. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists last season.
Evan Turner agrees with Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost out on Parsons, but they did get Evan Turner on a four-year, $70 million deal. He spent two seasons with the Celtics, averaging 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists in that span. The 27-year-old started 57 games this past season, helping Boston back to the playoffs.
Howard finds new home in Atlanta
After troubled times with the Rockets, Dwight Howard plans on revamping his career, agreeing to a three-year, $70.5 million deal with the Hawks. He met in person with the Hawks, while just having over-the-phone conversations with other teams, including the Celtics. The team has already agreed with Kent Bazemore, but the other big man, Al Horford, has yet to decide, and has multiple teams pursing him.
Lakers, Deng agree on deal
The Los Angeles Lakers added Luol Deng on the second day of free agency, agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Heat, and struggled to produce when he switched from small forward to power forward. The second half of last season was better, averaging 15.2 points. 8.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 28 games after the All-Star break. The 12-year veteran spent his first nine seasons with the Bulls, and will now help L.A. do their best to move on from Kobe Bryant.
Horford chooses Boston
Al Horford made his decision on Saturday out of multiple teams that wanted him, agreeing to a four-year, $113 million deal with the Boston Celtics. The deal includes a player option after the third year. Horford has played his entire nine-year career with the Hawks, who drafted him third overall in 2007. He is a four-time All-Star, and most recently averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season. Adding those numbers to what already was a 48-win team makes Boston a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference.
Bulls, Rondo agree on two-year deal
After a troubling season with the Sacramento Kings, point guard Rajon Rondo is returning to the Eastern Conference, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls. The deal is worth around $28 million. The 30-year-old will play the role of Derrick Rose's replacement after the former MVP was dealt to the Knicks. After spending the first 8 1/2 seasons with the Celtics, this is now Rondo's fourth team in the last two seasons. He averaged 11.9 points and 11.7 assists last year with the Kings.
Gasol finalizes deal with Spurs
Pau Gasol will add to the size of the San Antonio Spurs next season, finalizing a two-year deal with the team on the Fourth of July. He tweeted out the news to confirm his decision. The likes of the Timberwolves, Raptors, and Blazers were also in the running for the big man. Gasol averaged 16.5 points and 11.0 rebounds last season with the Bulls.
Nowitzki returns to Mavs as expected
In a move that comes as no surprise, the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have reportedly agreed on a two-year, $40 million deal. This contract will run the big man into the age of 40. The final details of the contract are still being worked out, but there is expected to be a player option after the first season. The 18-year veteran has both a regular-season and Finals MVP on his resume, as well as 13 All-Star selections. He hopes to move into the top five on the all-time scoring list before his career is all said and done.
Mavs also verbally agree with Barnes
Dallas has also verbally agreed to a four-year deal with Harrison Barnes. The restricted free agent will have his rights to Golden State renounced after they added Durant. The 24-year-old reportedly turned down an extension from the Warriors worth around $64 million. He averaged 11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds in 66 games last year. The Mavs also acquired Andrew Bogut in a deal with Golden State, sending a draft pick the other way.
DeMar Derozan re-signs with Raptors
DeRozan's deal was announced late Thursday night, being for five years, worth $29 million per season. He made the move he always wanted to, as he expressed his desire to return after the team was eliminated from the playoffs. The 28-year-old averaged 23.5 points during last season.
Hassan Whiteside stays with Heat
Whiteside let it be known that he would make his decision about his whereabouts for next season right when free agency began, and he did not disappoint. After claiming that loyalty to the Heat would not be a factor, Whiteside announced that he is staying in Miami. The maximum money the Heat could offer is $98 million. The deal cannot be finalized and signed until July 7th.
Hornets re-sign Batum
The Charlotte Hornets also re-signed a key part of their offense, agreeing to a 5-year, $120 million deal with Nicolas Batum. The small forward had a meeting set up with the Dallas Mavericks, but cancelled that after deciding to stay in Charlotte. The 27-year-old averaged a career-high 14.9 points and 5.8 assists last season.
Pistons Extend Andre Drummond
Drummond was a restricted free agent this season, but the Detroit Pistons decided to lock up their big man, giving him a five year maximum deal, worth $130 million. The deal includes a player option after the fourth year. The two sides nearly reached an agreement on an extension in October, but decided to wait for the summer. Drummond averaged 16.2 points and 14.8 rebounds this past season.
Wizards reach agreement with Beal
The Washington Wizards are said to have agreed to a deal with Bradley Beal, keeping him in our nation's capital for five years, worth around $130 million. The two sides do have a verbal agreement until July 7th, when everything will be made official. This contract comes after Beal played in a career-low 55 games, starting 35 times, last season due to injuries. The major injury was a stress reaction in his fibula, but injuries have haunted his entire four-year career. Beal has yet to play in more than 73 games in a single season.
Noah, Knicks agree on deal
The New York Knicks have officially reunited Derrick Rose with Joakim Noah, as they have agreed on a four-year, $72 million deal with the big man. Noah was scheduled to meet with the team on Friday. The need for a center is vital for the Knicks after dealing Robin Lopez to the Bulls in the Rose trade. The 31-year-old out of the University of Florida dealt with multiple injuries in 2015-16, limiting him to 29 games.
Mozgov, Lakers verbally agree
Current NBA champion center Timofey Mozgov is heading to the city of angels, agreeing to a four-year, $64 million deal. Mozgov was traded from the Nuggets to the Cavaliers in January 2015. After averaging 10.6 points and 6.9 rebounds in his first season with Cleveland, his numbers went down to 6.3 points and 4.4 rebounds this past year.
Lin Returns to New York (Brooklyn)
After plenty of great memories in the New York area with the Knicks, Jeremy Lin agreed to return nearby with the Brooklyn Nets on a three-year, $36 million contract. The 28-year-old also met with the Pelicans after signing a two-year deal with the Hornets last July. He averaged 11.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in his only season in Charlotte.
Pacers add big man Jefferson
After losing Roy Hibbert last season to the Lakers, the Indiana Pacers added more size to their lineup, agreeing to a three-year, $30 million deal with Al Jefferson. The veteran has 12 years of NBA experience, and averaged 12 points and 6.4 rebounds in 47 games last year. In the first round of the playoffs, he posted 13.3 points and 6.1 rebounds.
Conley, Grizzlies agree to deal
The Memphis Grizzlies were able to keep their main target, Mike Conley, despite his recent meetings with the Mavericks. The two sides agreed in principle to a five-year, $153 million deal on Friday night. This would be the richest contract in total in NBA history. The nine-year veteran was selected fourth overall by Memphis in 2007.
Memphis adds Parsons
Conley will be joined by former Maverick Chandler Parsons, who agreed to a four-year max deal with the club, just before Conley's deal was announced. The contract is worth around $94.8 million. The 27-year-old also met with the Blazers, but is fully committed to Memphis. The forward tweeted out a thanks to the Mavs' organization, and stated that he has always planned on playing alongside Conley. He averaged 14.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.6 assists last season.
Evan Turner agrees with Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers may have lost out on Parsons, but they did get Evan Turner on a four-year, $70 million deal. He spent two seasons with the Celtics, averaging 10 points, five rebounds, and five assists in that span. The 27-year-old started 57 games this past season, helping Boston back to the playoffs.
Howard finds new home in Atlanta
After troubled times with the Rockets, Dwight Howard plans on revamping his career, agreeing to a three-year, $70.5 million deal with the Hawks. He met in person with the Hawks, while just having over-the-phone conversations with other teams, including the Celtics. The team has already agreed with Kent Bazemore, but the other big man, Al Horford, has yet to decide, and has multiple teams pursing him.
Lakers, Deng agree on deal
The Los Angeles Lakers added Luol Deng on the second day of free agency, agreeing to a four-year, $72 million deal. The 31-year-old spent the last two seasons with the Heat, and struggled to produce when he switched from small forward to power forward. The second half of last season was better, averaging 15.2 points. 8.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 28 games after the All-Star break. The 12-year veteran spent his first nine seasons with the Bulls, and will now help L.A. do their best to move on from Kobe Bryant.
Horford chooses Boston
Al Horford made his decision on Saturday out of multiple teams that wanted him, agreeing to a four-year, $113 million deal with the Boston Celtics. The deal includes a player option after the third year. Horford has played his entire nine-year career with the Hawks, who drafted him third overall in 2007. He is a four-time All-Star, and most recently averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 3.2 assists last season. Adding those numbers to what already was a 48-win team makes Boston a legitimate threat in the Eastern Conference.
Bulls, Rondo agree on two-year deal
After a troubling season with the Sacramento Kings, point guard Rajon Rondo is returning to the Eastern Conference, agreeing to a two-year deal with the Chicago Bulls. The deal is worth around $28 million. The 30-year-old will play the role of Derrick Rose's replacement after the former MVP was dealt to the Knicks. After spending the first 8 1/2 seasons with the Celtics, this is now Rondo's fourth team in the last two seasons. He averaged 11.9 points and 11.7 assists last year with the Kings.
Gasol finalizes deal with Spurs
Pau Gasol will add to the size of the San Antonio Spurs next season, finalizing a two-year deal with the team on the Fourth of July. He tweeted out the news to confirm his decision. The likes of the Timberwolves, Raptors, and Blazers were also in the running for the big man. Gasol averaged 16.5 points and 11.0 rebounds last season with the Bulls.
Nowitzki returns to Mavs as expected
In a move that comes as no surprise, the Dallas Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki have reportedly agreed on a two-year, $40 million deal. This contract will run the big man into the age of 40. The final details of the contract are still being worked out, but there is expected to be a player option after the first season. The 18-year veteran has both a regular-season and Finals MVP on his resume, as well as 13 All-Star selections. He hopes to move into the top five on the all-time scoring list before his career is all said and done.
Mavs also verbally agree with Barnes
Dallas has also verbally agreed to a four-year deal with Harrison Barnes. The restricted free agent will have his rights to Golden State renounced after they added Durant. The 24-year-old reportedly turned down an extension from the Warriors worth around $64 million. He averaged 11.7 points and 4.9 rebounds in 66 games last year. The Mavs also acquired Andrew Bogut in a deal with Golden State, sending a draft pick the other way.
