Category: Top Rumors

Tyus Jones re-signs with Grizzlies

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G Tyus Jones is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year, $30M deal, his agent Kevin Bradbury of @REP1Basketball tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What’s the buzz on Twitter? StatMuse @ statmuse Tyus Jones …

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent G Tyus Jones is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year, $30M deal, his agent Kevin Bradbury of @REP1Basketball tells ESPN.
Source: Twitter @wojespn

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

StatMuse @statmuse
Tyus Jones with the Grizzlies:
7.5 PPG
4.2 APG
2.0 RPG
Two more years in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/TmGxu3o0Xv – 6:15 PM

Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
Zach Kleiman said paying to retain players is not going to be a problem in Memphis. He just proved it by paying Tyus Jones $15 million per year. – 6:13 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
my favorite signings so far (that were definitely negotiated between 6 pm est and 601 pm est and not a moment sooner)
—isaiah hartenstein to the knicks
—malik monk to the kings
—tyus jones stays with the grizzlies – 6:12 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Free agent G Tyus Jones is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year, $30M deal, his agent Kevin Bradbury of @REP1Basketball tells ESPN. – 6:11 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
The Tyus Jones suitors appear thin, perhaps his return is more likely than it was a few weeks ago. But it only takes one team to jump in that could spoil a return/ dailymemphian.com/subscriber/sec… – 9:22 AM
Mark Giannotto @mgiannotto
COLUMN: Ja Morant, Tyus Jones and the value of a great backup point guard. It’s a dilemma and a decision that will dictate how the Memphis Grizzlies proceed when NBA free agency officially begins today.
commercialappeal.com/story/sports/c… – 9:09 AM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I like Jalen Brunson a lot, but I don’t like him for probably over twice as much as Tyus Jones is going to get. – 9:59 PM
Damichael Cole @DamichaelC
The Memphis Grizzlies should make re-signing Tyus Jones a priority, but if the two can’t come to terms, the free agent backup point guard market is not void of talent. Here are some options.
Story: commercialappeal.com/story/sports/n… – 9:48 AM

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Tyus Jones — Sources say the Cavs continue to have interest in Jones, who served as both Ja Morant’s backup and fill-in starter. The belief is Jones wants a starting gig — and pay day. The Cavs can’t offer either one, making Jones an unrealistic target — unless there isn’t a destination with both. -via Cleveland Plain Dealer / June 30, 2022
Minnesota is expected to have interest in Tyus Jones, but Washington has been the one rival team most often connected with the Grizzlies’ point guard. Jones is said to be seeking a multi-year deal above the non-taxpayer mid-level exception of $10.1 million for the ’22-23 season. -via Bleacher Report / June 29, 2022

 

Bobby Portis to re-sign with Bucks

Shams Charania: Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes a player option in Year 4. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on …

Shams Charania: Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes a player option in Year 4.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Isaiah Hartenstein and Bobby Portis immediately takes 2 of my Suns targets off the board right away. And now Danuel House, one of my wing targets, is going to the Sixers.
KD obviously takes precedence, but definitely keeping an eye on some of these MLE guys in the meantime – 6:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Can confirm Bobby Portis’ gamble on himself has paid off to the tune of $49 million to remain in Milwaukee with the #Bucks – 6:06 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent Bobby Portis has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes a player option in Year 4. – 6:05 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
New @lockedonbucks w/@CamilleMonae 🦌
Under 24 hours until FA tips off with Bobby Portis and Jordan Nwora on the agenda. Also, it’s time for the annual Derrick Rose to the Bucks rumour so we rehashed that discussion.
🎙️ https://t.co/fq5or6OoXX
📺 https://t.co/xYEXZwKP0e pic.twitter.com/08e31SCUuu – 12:07 AM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
As expected, Bobby Portis opts out of contract, expected to re-sign with Bucks nba.nbcsports.com/2022/06/29/as-… – 5:42 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Bobby Portis in 2022:
14.6 PPG
9.1 RPG
48/39/75%
He led the Bucks in offensive rebounds. pic.twitter.com/XinsEdqPyI – 5:04 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Bucks forward Bobby Portis declines $4.6M player option
sportando.basketball/en/bucks-forwa… – 4:55 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Bucks F Bobby Portis has declined his $4.6M option and will become a free agent, per @Adrian Wojnarowski. pic.twitter.com/mkoQ8TIh3Z – 4:51 PM

Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
said on today’s @LockedOnHeat pod that the Heat would have interest in Mo Bamba if he became available, per a source. According to @Khobi Price, Bamba will become an unrestricted FA. Heat would also be interested in Bobby Portis but MIL figures to be able to offer more money. – 1:36 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Remaining options:
B. Beal WAS- PO
O. Brissett IND- TO
K. Edwards BKN- TO
W. Gabriel LAL- TO
S. Johnson LAL- TO
J. Harden PHI- PO
S. Hauser BOS- TO
P. Mills BKN- PO
J. Morgan BOS- TO
M. Muscala OKC- TO
J. Nowell MIN- TO
B. Portis MIL- PO
N. Reid MIN- TO
I. Roby OKC- TO – 6:19 PM

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Power forward Bobby Portis opted out of his $4.6 million player option with Miwaukee, according to ESPN. According to a source, the Heat would be a team that appeals to him if he doesn’t sign with Milwaukee, but Miami is reluctant to give him or anyone the full mid-level exception, making Portis not likely for Miami. Portis can sign for four years and as much as $49 million with Milwaukee. -via Miami Herald / June 29, 2022
Adrian Wojnarowski: Milwaukee Bucks F Bobby Portis has informed the team that he’ll decline his $4.6M option and become a free agent, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @Priority Sports tells ESPN. -via Twitter @wojespn / June 29, 2022

 

76ers add Danuel House

Shams Charania: Free agent Danuel House has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Noah Levick @ NoahLevick Two-year, $8.5M agreement between …

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Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Two-year, $8.5M agreement between Danuel House and the Sixers, source confirms.
Always seemed like House made sense as a defensive-minded wing who can blend well alongside stars. – 6:13 PM
Eric Walden @tribjazz
Danuel House reeeeeally rehabbed his value during his short time in Utah pic.twitter.com/xQA2L4xxzE – 6:12 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I’ve updated the #sixers salary cap sheet with the PJ Tucker (Non-Taxpayer MLE) and Danuel House (bi-annual exception).
dailysix.com/philadelphia-7… – 6:11 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Danuel House got the Bi-Annual Exception from the 76ers. – 6:10 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Tad Brown
Daryl Morey
James Harden
P.J. Tucker
Danuel House
Mike D’Antoni (by the All Star Break) – 6:08 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
The Sixers are using the bi-annual exception on Danuel House Jr., per a source. Inside the decision to bring in, as many will point out, another former Rockets player: phillyvoice.com/nba-trade-free… – 6:08 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Isaiah Hartenstein and Bobby Portis immediately takes 2 of my Suns targets off the board right away. And now Danuel House, one of my wing targets, is going to the Sixers.
KD obviously takes precedence, but definitely keeping an eye on some of these MLE guys in the meantime – 6:08 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Free agent Danuel House has agreed to a two-year, $8.5M deal with the 76ers, sources tell ESPN. – 6:08 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Danuel House on the BAE is awesome value. Getting House, Tucker and Melton is a fantastic haul for the Sixers. – 6:07 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent Danuel House has agreed to a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 6:07 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
With Royce O’Neale gone the @Utah Jazz obviously have quite a bit more room for both Juancho Hernangomez and Danuel House Jr. on the roster.
Both free agents will be significantly cheaper next season, and were impactful down the stretch for the Jazz last year. – 3:34 PM

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The Jazz have interest in bringing Danuel House Jr. back. By the end of the season, he was playing at a starting level. He’s a tough and athletic two-way wing, the kind who should garner significant interest on the open market. Because the Jazz don’t have his Bird rights, they may well have to use all or part of their midlevel if they want to bring him back. If not, they could offer him a vet minimum and hope that’s enough to stave off other offers. -via The Athletic / June 30, 2022
Paschall should draw interest on the open market, according to sources. He’s a terrific athlete for his size, gets to the basket off the dribble and is a capable scorer. His absence from the roster means the Jazz have one more forward spot they need to account for as free agency opens. -via The Athletic / June 30, 2022

 

Bradley Beal agrees to return to Wizards on max contract

Adrian Wojnarowski: All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @Priority Sports tells ESPN. Source: Twitter @wojespn What’s the buzz on …

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Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
The Wizards re-signing Bradley Beal continues a yearslong trend of the organization keeping players they want to keep. They have essentially batted 1.000 in re-signing their own players, from stars to key role players. – 6:07 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Bradley Beal will stay forever at Wizards. The new 5-year, $251M deal remains him in DC and keeps the leader in the team. Big deal for the Wizards! #DCAboveAll – 6:07 PM
Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Nikola Jokic and Bradley Beal now become the only players to ever sign a $250+ million contract. Insane. – 6:07 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Bradley Beal’s $251 million supermax contract with the Wizards
2022-23: $43.3 million
2023-24: $46.7 million
2024-25: $50.2 million
2025-26: $53.7 million
2026-27: $57.1 million – 6:05 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Bradley Beal will re-sign with the Washington Wizards on a five-year deal worth $248 million, league sources tell me. – 6:01 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @Priority Sports tells ESPN. – 6:01 PM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
Will be interesting to see the fine details of Bradley Beal’s new contract
Presume he gets the same player option in the last season and 15% trade kicker that Otto Porter Jr. and John Wall had – 5:32 PM
Michael Beasley @Michael8easley
Bradley beallion 🔥🔥🔥@Bradley Beal – 11:22 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
From PM: Heat gets meeting with Brunson. And Heat updates on Tucker, Beal, PF options, more: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 9:04 AM
Neil Dalal @NeilDalal96
I wonder if the Wizards will even use the full MLE (or 15th roster spot) because if Bradley Beal re-signs for the max, they may not be able to stay under the $150.3M luxury tax with two minimum contracts barring further moves. – 8:11 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Heat reportedly gets meeting with Jalen Brunson. Plus Heat-related updates on P.J. Tucker, Beal, free agent power forwards, more, with free agent floodgates sent to open in less than 24 hours: miamiherald.com/sports/spt-col… – 6:46 PM

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Chase Hughes: NBA free agency begins today at 6 p.m. While all eyes are on Bradley Beal’s decision, I’m told Thomas Bryant is likely to sign with another team and is expected to have multiple suitors. That would leave the Wizards in the market for a third center. -via Twitter @ChaseHughesNBCS / June 30, 2022
Wizards All Star guard Bradley Beal declined his $36.4 million player option but has not requested a sign-and-trade to another team. The Heat would have interest in Beal if he asked to be traded to Miami. But as of Wednesday, he had not. -via Miami Herald / June 29, 2022
NBA Central: “Bradley Beal has indicated all along that his loyalties and wanting to see it through in Washington.” – @Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t @The Jump ) pic.twitter.com/f1xVtfwPsp -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / June 29, 2022

 

Devin Booker agrees to supermax extension with Suns, will feature on cover of NBA 2K23

Shams Charania: The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he’s set to sign as soon as next week, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Booker will also be the cover …

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StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker in 2022:
26.8 PPG
5.0 RPG
4.8 APG
47/38/87%
$214 million. pic.twitter.com/EAQDoHJxVO – 6:06 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We knew the Devin Booker supermax extension was happening, but still good the Suns took care of that business right away. No-brainer – 6:01 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he’s set to sign as soon as next week, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Booker will also be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23, per sources. – 6:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The “starting talks with Devin Booker” thing is a nonstarter. The Nets literally can’t trade for him with Ben Simmons still on the roster, and KD wanting to come to Phoenix most likely starts and ends with wanting to play with Book and Chris Paul – 4:55 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
I’m on vacation.
Might as well keep having fun.
Saw Kevin Durant requesting trade as free agency set to launch at 6 p.m. ET.
Durant and Devin Booker won Olympic gold in Tokyo.
Could they win an #NBA title together, too?
What wound happen if they teamed up in Phoenix? #Suns pic.twitter.com/ViuXHMenAa – 3:59 PM

Alan Hahn @alanhahn
If you’re the Nets, and KD wants to go to Phoenix, don’t you start the conversation with Devin Booker? I’m sending you one of the three best players in the game. Don’t offer me your supporting cast players! FOH – 3:31 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
KD/Book/CP3 is a bomb squad – 3:10 PM

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From Brooklyn’s perspective, sources said, there’s no deal to land Durant in Phoenix that doesn’t start with sending back Devin Booker to Barclays Center. The Suns, of course, would likely hold the line firm. But early indications are the Nets brass is not particularly inclined to take a sign-and-trade that brings back restricted free agent Deandre Ayton. -via Bleacher Report / June 30, 2022
Tommy Beer: Brian Windhorst, on ESPN, says Durant is “focused” on landing in Phoenix, and that one reason KD requested the trade today (before start of FA) was so that DeAndre Ayton could be included in a potential trade package. Windy notes KD’s relationship with CP3 and and Devin Booker. -via Twitter @TommyBeer / June 30, 2022

 

Victor Oladipo back to Heat

Shams Charania: Free agent Victor Oladipo has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Anthony Chiang @ Anthony_Chiang As …

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Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
As expected, the Heat is losing P.J. Tucker to the 76ers. But @Shams Charania reporting that the Heat used Bird rights to bring back Victor Oladipo on a one-year, $11 million deal.
Heard yesterday, an Oladipo return remained a possibility. – 6:06 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Victor Oladipo is coming back, PJ Tucker is not, can confirm. – 6:03 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Victor Oladipo signs for 1 year, 11 million to stay with Heat… pic.twitter.com/sTzNt8oghO – 6:03 PM

Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
So Heat keeps Oladipo, using his Bird Rights, and PJ Tucker goes to Philadelphia in first 2 minutes of free agency – 6:03 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent Victor Oladipo has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 6:01 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
A few notes on Knicks, Andre Drummond, interest level in Isaiah Hartenstein, RJ Barrett, MEM/Joe Ingles, Oladipo/SAC: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:39 AM
Victor Oladipo @VicOladipo
What you seek is seeking you. 🐺 – 9:24 AM
Victor Oladipo @VicOladipo
One thing about me you might not know…… I love candles. 🕯 🐺 – 4:45 PM
Victor Oladipo @VicOladipo
It’s really ridiculous that I’m still seeing posts about bringing Brittney Griner home. – 1:04 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Lost in the sauce of today’s trade was that @Jake Fischer reported that the Nuggets had some interest in Victor Oladipo at the taxpayer MLE.
I have no idea how a potential salary cap increase affects this. – 12:50 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Victor Oladipo in his nine seasons:
— 17/5/4
— 2x All Star
— 1x All-NBA
— 1x All-Defensive
— MIP pic.twitter.com/8cyX4yCqMM – 10:27 AM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat summer/free agency guesses: Oladipo gone, Herro gets 4/110, Martin stays, Dedmon gone, Morris gone, UD returns … and despite tons of evidence to the contrary in recent days, PJ Tucker comes back. – 9:53 AM
Victor Oladipo @VicOladipo
I’m going to start celebrating my half birthday. What y’all think? 🤔🐺 – 5:10 PM

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The Sacramento Kings are among the teams interested in free agent Victor Oladipo. As Bleacher Report noted, the Washington Wizards and Detroit Pistons also have had interest in Oladipo. -via SportsNet New York / June 30, 2022
Victor Oladipo is set to hit free agency, and rumors suggest he’s not going to return to the Miami Heat. On Thursday morning just hours ahead of the beginning of free agency, Oladipo took to Twitter with some cryptic tweets. “What you seek is seeking you”. “How quickly they forget. But soon they will remember”. -via Clutch Points / June 30, 2022

 

Malik Monk to Kings

Shams Charania: Free agent Malik Monk is finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell me and @sam_amick. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Keith Smith @ KeithSmithNBA Malik Monk got most of the Non-Taxpayer MLE …

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Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Malik Monk got most of the Non-Taxpayer MLE from the Kings.
Sacramento likely left enough to sign a player to a four-year minimum deal vs the two years allowed via the Minimum Exception. – 6:08 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
Monk to the Kings! I can root for Monk again! Party at my house on Monk Island!!!! – 6:08 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Free agent guard Malik Monk reaches agreement with the Sacramento Kings on a two-year, $19 million deal, league sources tell @YahooSports. – 6:07 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Can confirm reports that guard Malik Monk has agreed to a deal to join the Sacramento Kings, two years for about $20 million. Monk had a break-out season with the Lakers, who knew they probably wouldn’t be able to afford him in free agency. – 6:05 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
League source confirms Kings add free agent guard Malik Monk on a 2-year, $19 million deal. @damienbarling first – 6:03 PM
Sean Cunningham @SeanCunningham
Sources say that Malik Monk will sign a two-year, $19 million deal with the Sacramento Kings. – 6:01 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent Malik Monk is finalizing a deal with the Sacramento Kings, sources tell me and @Sam Amick. – 6:00 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malik Monk in 2022:
13.8 PPG
3.4 RPG
2.9 APG
47.3 FG%
All career highs. pic.twitter.com/LOgiMlS9aO – 5:26 PM

Dave Mason @DeuceMason
TOO MUCH GOING ON.
KD WANTS OUT?! Monk to the Kings?!
We’re going LIVE!
https://t.co/LLeLC2Zubn pic.twitter.com/Q85OSHBKdn – 4:22 PM

Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Lakers to sign Kemba Walker and Blake Griffin, re-sign Malik Monk (MLE) and Carmelo (minimum), and run it back. Not news, just a palpable whiff of emotional panic I just had. – 1:57 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
Malik Monk could be a great fit for the Sacramento Kings. He knows De’Aaron Fox’s game pretty well, since Kentucky days and he’s a prolific scorer. Definetely can make the difference in Sactown. #SacramentoProud – 1:26 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast! With free agency starting TODAY, we look at some names linked to the Lakers. Bamba. Porter Jr. The Martin Twins. Hartenstein. Monk. Who makes the most sense for a TPMLE? #FirstListen @LockedOnNetwork @LockedOnNBAPods
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mo-… – 12:35 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, early on YouTube! We look at free agents connected to the Lakers. Mo Bamba. Otto Porter Jr. Caleb/Cody Martin. Isaiah Hartenstein. Blake Griffin(???). And, of course, Malik Monk. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtu.be/uX5v-8C7uIo?t=2 – 1:13 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
For the sickos who like to watch, Wednesday’s @LockedOnLakers pod, YouTube version. We talk with @Jovan Buha about Russ opting in, the possibility of still trading him, the Lakers-Kyrie talks, Malik Monk’s future and more. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtu.be/17BqAWo8vlw?t=… – 6:26 PM

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Jason Anderson: I’m getting strong indications from league sources that Malik Monk will reach an agreement with the Sacramento Kings after free agency begins at 6 p.m. ET. Sounds like a Kentucky reunion with De’Aaron Fox could be in the works. https://t.co/B8lTxCQbtd -via Twitter @JandersonSacBee / June 30, 2022

 

DeAndre Jordan to Nuggets

Shams Charania: Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s the buzz on Twitter? Mark Deeks @ MarkDeeksNBA Who were the Nuggets outbidding …

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Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Who were the Nuggets outbidding for DeAndre Jordan? – 6:06 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Can confirm via league source Nikola Jokic agreed to sign the five-year supermax. Nuggets also adding DeAndre Jordan, as first reported by @Shams Charania. – 6:05 PM
TJ McBride @TJMcBrideNBA
If DeAndre Jordan is what you’re left with late in free agency and you need a center, sure. I can understand that.
72 seconds into free agency and that is your guy? I don’t follow that thinking even if it’s a minimum deal. Wait and see who else is out there. – 6:04 PM
Michael Singer @msinger
The Nuggets have agreed to a deal with DeAndre Jordan, source confirms as @Shams Charania first reported. – 6:04 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. – 6:00 PM
Alex Raskin @RaskinDailyMail
Never forget: #Nets signed an over-the-hill DeAndre Jordan to a four-year, $40 million deal before benching and trading Jarrett Allen to convince Durant and Irving to sign in Brooklyn. This team scuttled its own rebuilding plan for a Durant/Irving combo and got NOTHING. – 3:22 PM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Call me crazy, but the Nets’ culture went down the toilet the minute they moved DeAndre Jordan. AK – 3:03 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
If the Pistons don’t pick up the options on Noel and Burks next summer, they’ll have those two, CoJo, Diallo, and the dead money of DeAndre Jordan coming off the books. That’s, roughly, $35-ish million (assuming none are retained), making them big players again in free agency. – 10:25 PM

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All-Star forward Khris Middleton and center Brook Lopez appeared Friday on “Jimmy Kimmel Live: NBA Finals Game Night,” one of ABC’s pregame shows ahead of Game 4 between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Middleton played in a game of “College Knowledge,” where he was asked to answer trivia questions alongside fellow Texas A&M; attendee Deandre Jordan. The pair faced off against former University of Kentucky players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Malik Monk. -via Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel / June 11, 2022

 

Nikola Jokic agrees to richest contract in NBA history, five years, $264 million

Shams Charania: Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fifth season (2027-28) will be a player …

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Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Can confirm via league source Nikola Jokic agreed to sign the five-year supermax. Nuggets also adding DeAndre Jordan, as first reported by @Shams Charania. – 6:05 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Centers in NBA history with $200M+ contracts:
Nikola Jokic
Rudy Gobert pic.twitter.com/HWjml7PnYj – 6:03 PM

Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Jokic signs super max
Deandre joins Denver
That was a real wild two-part story – 6:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
From a second round pick to the largest contract in NBA history.
Jokic is the greatest draft pick ever, regardless of rounds. pic.twitter.com/tnTGNp5ezb – 6:00 PM

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fifth season (2027-28) will be a player option at $60M. – 6:00 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Condolences now for anyone who tweets out the Joker “and here we go” meme when FA opens. – 5:50 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Just got sent exclusive footage of Nikola Jokic arriving to sign his supermax contract. pic.twitter.com/plYpYhL3MW – 5:47 PM

Michael Singer @msinger
My expectation for free agency? The Jokic supermax gets agreed to, Davon Reed gets signed and #Nuggets find a C. Perhaps there’s room for another wing as well. – 5:40 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
With Simmons needed to be sent out (to Heat or elsewhere) in any Bam/Nets deal, one HYPOTHETICAL permutation that would work within cap rules is Durant/Simmons for Bam, Herro, Lowry, Robinson and three first-rounders (including Jokic). – 3:41 PM
Matt Williams @StatsWilliams
The Hawks now have 2 of the best creators in the NBA in Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
Most made field goals + assists in 2021-22:
Trae Young: 1,448
Nikola Jokic: 1,348
Luka Doncic: 1,209
Dejounte Murray: 1,200 – 9:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
The Nuggets are looking strong:
Jamal Murray
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Michael Porter Jr.
Aaron Gordon
Nikola Jokic
6th man: Bones Hyland pic.twitter.com/dyCFdgLKd5 – 7:21 PM

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Isaiah Hartenstein to Knicks

Kelly Iko: Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a two-year, $16.7 million deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic. Source: Twitter @KellyIkoNBA What’s the buzz on Twitter? Fred Katz @ FredKatz Very interested to see how …

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Fred Katz @FredKatz
Very interested to see how the Knicks use Isaiah Hartenstein. Quite a good passer from the high post. It’s a very different skill set from the big men they’ve had the past couple of seasons. – 6:04 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a two-year, $16 million-plus deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fully guaranteed deal for Hartenstein. – 6:00 PM
Kelly Iko @KellyIkoNBA
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein is signing a two-year, $16.7 million deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic. – 6:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
On Kevon Looney, Isaiah Hartenstein, Mo Bamba and other bigs the Suns should target with the MLE (which might be more relevant if KD happens and Deandre Ayton is sign-and-traded away): bit.ly/3Paxucb – 3:38 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
In regards to the Wolves and Isaiah Hartenstein, there was significant interest at the trade deadline — and it was a bit of a surprise LAC wouldn’t give him up, given they have limited means to retain him
The deadline was of course pre-Tim Connelly, but TC had Hartenstein in DEN – 1:33 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
A few notes on Knicks, Andre Drummond, interest level in Isaiah Hartenstein, RJ Barrett, MEM/Joe Ingles, Oladipo/SAC: sny.tv/articles/knick… – 11:39 AM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Isaiah Hartenstein 3PT% last season: 46.7%
Mitchell Robinson FT% last season: 48.6% – 9:11 AM
Kamenetzky Brothers @KamBrothers
Thursday’s @LockedOnLakers podcast, early on YouTube! We look at free agents connected to the Lakers. Mo Bamba. Otto Porter Jr. Caleb/Cody Martin. Isaiah Hartenstein. Blake Griffin(???). And, of course, Malik Monk. @LockedOnNBAPods @LockedOnNetwork
youtu.be/uX5v-8C7uIo?t=2 – 1:13 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Will Isaiah Hartenstein, Clippers extend their time together? ocregister.com/2022/06/29/wil… – 6:23 PM

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I’d expect the Knicks to waive Gibson and then give strong consideration to signing him to a new contract later in the offseason; though, as SNY reported, the club has several backup centers on its radar. Among them: Isaiah Hartenstein and Andre Drummond, per sources. Bleacher Report first noted Hartenstein on the Knicks’ radar. The Knicks will be aggressive in their pursuit of Hartenstein, per SNY sources. The Orlando Magic, as Marc Stein reported, is also a suitor for Hartenstein. Teams with interest in Drummond say the Knicks have a degree of interest in the center. -via SportsNet New York / June 30, 2022
Jake Fischer: Sounds like Isaiah Hartenstein has another suitor: the New York Knicks. No guest, just taking your questions on @getcallin at 4pmET, to help set the table one last time before the free agency horn blares. Make sure to create an account and tune in: callin.com/link/EaFCnvABtD -via Twitter @JakeLFischer / June 30, 2022
Marc Stein: It’s well-known among rival teams interested in Hartenstein, league sources say, that he has strong interest in re-signing with the Clippers. The Clips’ forthcoming signing of John Wall, however, severely limits what they can offer the in-demand big man. -via Twitter @TheSteinLine / June 30, 2022