2022 NBA Offseason Thread -- Trades and Free Agency Roundup

[bisme37]

I figure the more Earth-shattering moves of the summer will get their own threads but here's a thread to record them all in one place and to post some of the more minor moves. Rumors can go here too as long as the source is accredited.

Free agency officially begins Thursday June 30 at 6pm EST.

Here are some of the biggest stories of the moment. I'll try to keep it updated when I'm feeling ambitious.

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Oct:
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro has agreed on a four-year, $130 million contract extension
Larry Nance Jr. Agrees To Two-Year, $21.6M Extension With Pelicans
Steven Adams, Grizzlies Sign Two-Year, $25.2M Extension

Sept:
Blake Griffin has agreed to a one-year, fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics
Thunder trading Favors, Jerome, Harkless, Maledon and a pick to the Houston Rockets for Nwaba, Brown, Burke and Chriss.
Oklahoma City is trading Vit Krejci to Atlanta for Moe Harkless and a second-round pick.
New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum has agreed on a two-year, $64 million extension
The Boston Celtics announced that the team has suspended Head Coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies
Andre Iguodala announced that he’s re-signing with the Golden State Warriors for his 19th NBA season.
Bojan Bogdanovic has been traded to the Pistons for Kelly Olynyk and Saben Lee
Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets,
Dennis Schroder is signing a one-year, $2.64 million deal with the Lakers
The Dallas Mavericks and Maxi Kleber are finalizing a three-year, $33 million contract extension.
Montrezl Harrell is signing two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player option.
Utah is trading Donovan Mitchell to Cleveland for Lauri Markkanen, Ochair Agbaji, Collin Sexton, three unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps
Collin Sexton is signing a four-year, $72 million contract via sign-and-trade to the Utah Jazz.

Aug 25-31:

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The Toronto Raptors announce they have signed forward Josh Jackson.
New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett is finalizing a four-year rookie extension that could be worth up to $120 million
Markieff Morris has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets.
The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring Utah Jazz guard Patrick Beverley for Talen Horton-Tucker and Stanley Johnson

Aug 17:

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Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has agreed on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension – including a player option for the 2024-2025 season

Aug 5-12:

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Willie Cauley-Stein has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets
Kent Bazemore Signs One-Year Deal With Kings
Mike Muscala Re-Signs With Thunder

July 26-29:

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The Sacramento Kings have signed veteran guard Matthew Dellavedova to a one-year, partially guaranteed deal
Free agent F Eric Paschall has agreed to a one-year deal with Minnesota (2-way contract)
Juancho Hernangomez is finalizing a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors
Rockets Re-Sign Bruno Fernando

July 14-21:

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The Indiana Pacers and Andrew Nembhard have agreed to a four-year, $8.6 million deal
James Harden has agreed on a two-year, $68.6M deal, including a player option, to return to the 76ers
JaMychal Green is finalizing a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder and plans to sign with the Golden State Warriors
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams has agreed on a four-year, $27.2 million contract extension
Keldon Johnson Signs Four-Year, $80M Extension With Spurs
Deandre Ayton has signed a max offer sheet with the Indiana Pacers
The Phoenix Suns have matched the Indiana Pacers’ four-year, $133 million maximum offer sheet on Deandre Ayton
The Minnesota Timberwolves and second-round pick Josh Minott have agreed to a four-year, $6.8 million contract
Austin Rivers has agreed on a one-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves
KZ Okpala has reached an agreement on a two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings

July 13:

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Milwaukee Bucks G Pat Connaughton has agreed on a three-year, $28.5M extension with a player option
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed on a two-year, $30M extension with the Denver Nuggets

July 7-9:

Spoiler:

Damian Lillard, Blazers Agree To Two-Year, $120M Extension
James Harden Agrees To Two-Year, $67M Deal With 76ers
Taj Gibson Waived By Knicks, Plans To Sign With Wizards
Memphis Grizzlies G John Konchar has agreed to a three-year, $19 million contract extension
Frank Kaminsky has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks

July 6:

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Bradley Beal's new contract includes a no-trade clause
Caleb Martin, Heat Agree To Three-Year, $20M Deal
The Portland Trail Blazers plan to waive guard Eric Bledsoe
Kessler Edwards, Nets Sign Two-Year Deal

July 4-5:

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Thomas Bryant has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal
TJ Warren, Nets Agree To One-Year Deal
Gorgui Dieng, Spurs Agree To One-Year Deal
Spurs Claim Isaiah Roby On Waivers
Serge Ibaka has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks

July 3:

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Goran Dragic has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago Bulls
Cody Martin, Hornets Agree To Four-Year, $32M Deal
Josh Okogie agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns traded for Atlanta Hawks center Jock Landale, who was acquired in the Dejounte Murray trade
Damion Lee Signs One-Year Deal With Suns
Celtics and forward Sam Hauser have agreed to a three-year deal worth approximately $6 million

July 2:

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Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star guard Darius Garland has agreed on a five-year, $193M maximum designated rookie contract extension that could be worth as much as $231M
Bismack Biyombo has agreed to terms on a return to the Phoenix Suns
Jalen Smith, Pacers Agree To Two-Year Deal
Bryn Forbes, Wolves Agree To Deal
Luke Kornet has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Boston Celtics

July 1:

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NBA All-Star Zach LaVine has agreed to a five-year, $215.2 million maximum contract to return to the Chicago Bulls, with a player option in Year 5

Karl Anthony Towns (Wolves) and Ja Morant (Grizzlies)are both signing max extensions

Zion Williamson is nearing a five-year rookie max contract extension with Pelicans worth up to $231 million

The Timberwolves are sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt and multiple first-round picks for Rudy Gobert

Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless and a future first round pick

John Wall is heading to L.A. Clippers on a two-year, $13.2M deal

Robin Lopez has agreed to a one-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Indiana Pacers are trading guard Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics for Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith and a 2023 first round pick.

Danilo Gallinari plans to sign with the Celtics after clearing waivers

Donte DiVincenzo has agreed to a two-year, $9.3 million deal with the Golden State Warriors

Kevon Looney has agreed to a three-year, $25.5M deal to return to Golden State

Otto Porter Jr. has reached an agreement with the Toronto Raptors on a two-year deal with a player option

Mitchell Robinson and the Knicks have agreed to a 4-year, $60 million contract

Ricky Rubio has reached an agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year, $18.4 million deal

Bruce Brown has agreed to a 2-year, $13M+ deal with the Denver Nuggets

Jusuf Nurkic has agreed on a new four-year, $70 million deal to stay with the Portland Trail Blazers

Blazers Finalizing Three-Year, $28M Deal With Gary Payton II

Derrick Jones Jr. and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million deal. Jones will have a player option for Year 2.

Aaron Holiday, Hawks Agree To One-Year Deal

Theo Pinson, Mavericks Agree To One-Year Deal

Drew Eubanks, Blazers Agree To One-Year Deal

Bol Bol to the Magic on a 2-year deal

June 30:

Spoiler:

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has agreed on a four-year, $100 million contract extension

Andre Drummond is finalizing a deal with the Chicago Bulls

Nic Claxton has agreed on a two-year, $20 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets

Patty Mills has agreed to return to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $14.5M deal

JaVale McGee has reached an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks

Kyle Anderson has agreed to a two-year, $18M deal to join the Timberwolves

DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets

Chris Boucher is returning to the Toronto Raptors on a three-year, $35.25M deal

Thaddeus Young is signing a 2-year, $16M deal to stay with the Raptors

Mo Bamba has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic on a two-year, $21 million deal

Gary Harris is finalizing a deal to return to the Orlando Magic

Lu Dort has agreed to a five-year, $87.5M deal to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder

Jae'Sean Tate and the Houston Rockets have agreed to a three-year, $22.1 million deal

Mavin Bagley III has agreed to a three-year, $37 million deal with the Detroit Pistons

Kevin Knox has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal with the Detroit Pistons

Troy Brown Jr. has agreed to a minimum deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Lonnie Walker IV is signing a one-year, $6.5M deal with the Lakers

Juan Toscano-Anderson has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers

Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers

Nicolas Batum has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $22 million deal

Amir Coffey has agreed to a three-year, $11M deal with the Clippers

Danuel House has agreed to a two-year, $8.5M deal with the 76ers

PJ Tucker is finalizing a three-year, $33.2 million fully guaranteed deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

Trevelin Queen has agreed a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a two-year, $16 million-plus deal with the New York Knicks

Bobby Portis has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks

Joe Ingles is signing with the Bucks on a 1-year deal

Jevon Carter and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a two-year deal

Wesley Matthews is returning to the Bucks on a 1-year deal

Victor Oladipo has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat

Dewayne Dedmon has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal to return to the Miami Heat

Malik Monk is signing with Sacramento on a two-year deal approaching $20 million

Tyus Jones is returning to the Memphis Grizzlies on a two-year, $30M deal

Delon Wright has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal to sign with the Washington Wizards

Anthony Gill is signing a two year-deal with the Washington Wizards

Utah is trading Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn for a first-round pick

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These are some slightly older and/or more minor reports. Putting them under a spoiler just so there's not such an overwhelming number of tweets in your eyeballs.

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(Windhorst says Irving is trying to force his way to the Lakers)

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[bisme37]

Also, yes, I am having a terrific time talking to myself here if anyone was wondering.

[JujitsuFlip]

Does anyone know if they had to guarantee Green's salary to trade him to the Grizzlies? Or are they trying to do this prior to the new league year like the Wolves did with Prince last season (as far as timing of the trade)?

[OkcSinceSGA]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

[sixers4real]

Thank you for this thread! So exited for the off-season

[sixers4real]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

That’s because 11 teams feel they can win it all with what they have:
GS, Celtics, Miami, Dallas (top 4 teams in playoffs)
Sixers, Suns, Bucks, Grizzlies (top 8 teams in the playoffs)
Nuggets (injured players back)
Nets and Lakers (I don’t want to turn this into a Nets or Lakers thread, but having LeBron and KD always will put you in the conversation)

So, 11 teams out of 30 believe they can win it all in 2023. That’s 37% of the league.

[OkcSinceSGA]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

That’s because 11 teams feel they can win it all with what they have:
GS, Celtics, Miami, Dallas (top 4 teams in playoffs)
Sixers, Suns, Bucks, Grizzlies (top 8 teams in the playoffs)
Nuggets (injured players back)
Nets and Lakers (I don’t want to turn this into a Nets or Lakers thread, but having LeBron and KD always will put you in the conversation)

So, 11 teams out of 30 believe they can win it all in 2023. That’s 37% of the league.

And you left out the team that may be the odds on favorite in the Clippers. I don’t buy the hypothesis though unfortunately. Contenders or thinking they are contenders or not, it’s incredibly stale. Even if they think they can win, retooling happens.

[D12VCMagic]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

I remember the day before the draft, Woj was going on about how draft night was going to be crazy with trades and we saw Kemba Walker’s salary get dumped and DeAnthony Melton get traded, lol.

[sixers4real]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

That’s because 11 teams feel they can win it all with what they have:
GS, Celtics, Miami, Dallas (top 4 teams in playoffs)
Sixers, Suns, Bucks, Grizzlies (top 8 teams in the playoffs)
Nuggets (injured players back)
Nets and Lakers (I don’t want to turn this into a Nets or Lakers thread, but having LeBron and KD always will put you in the conversation)

So, 11 teams out of 30 believe they can win it all in 2023. That’s 37% of the league.

And you left out the team that may be the odds on favorite in the Clippers. I don’t buy the hypothesis though unfortunately. Contenders or thinking they are contenders or not, it’s incredibly stale. Even if they think they can win, retooling happens.

Yeah, didn't mean to. They are top 6 to me.
I still believe in them and in Kawhi.

[CharityStripe34]

Retooling for the contenders usually happens on the margins, so we may not see any earth-shattering trades or signings amongst them. Then again, we've seen stranger things happen.

[OGEEZ]

I don't understand why the Spurs seem to be wiling to trade Dejounte Murray. How do you make sense of that?

[SK21209]

I don't understand why the Spurs seem to be wiling to trade Dejounte Murray. How do you make sense of that?

I kind of get it. Murray is very good and just had the best year of his career but he is 25. He probably isn’t the best player on the next great Spurs team, maybe not even the 2nd best player. They have some good young pieces but those guys probably aren’t on the roster yet. Those guys will probably have to be found in the draft given that the Spurs typically aren’t a destination for top level free agents. So by the time they find their new #1 guy, Murray will probably be in his late 20s plus he’s up for a new deal in 2024 and will likely ask for the max or close to it. This may be the right team to deal him, after his best season and while he’s on his extremely friendly contract.

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I don't understand why the Spurs seem to be wiling to trade Dejounte Murray. How do you make sense of that?

I kind of get it. Murray is very good and just had the best year of his career but he is 25. He probably isn’t the best player on the next great Spurs team, maybe not even the 2nd best player. They have some good young pieces but those guys probably aren’t on the roster yet. Those guys will probably have to be found in the draft given that the Spurs typically aren’t a destination for top level free agents. So by the time they find their new #1 guy, Murray will probably be in his late 20s plus he’s up for a new deal in 2024 and will likely ask for the max or close to it. This may be the right team to deal him, after his best season and while he’s on his extremely friendly contract.

Anyway Fischer et al drumming up the talks "DJ TO ATL!" hrrrmagrrrrrddd!!! went out with a whisper after the bang tweets.

And people have it backwards. Teams calling the Spurs isn't us actively shopping him, but as he's the best player after Year One of our rebuild in which we won 34 games, frankly no one is nor should be untradeable.

The asking price for those calling is a "Jrue-like" package which people should agree we'd have to look at.

DJ's next contract eligibility may resemble LaVine's, ie/ something starting with a "4" in the first year.

Until then, we've drafted more guards, yes, but four of six potential roster departures are guards, and no that does not include DJ.

We're just up on the FA period and have tradeable assets and cap space so let's see how we can improve our team and go forward with DJ first before we make any further determinations.

But no we're not actively trying to trade him. We know his value which is arguably higher to us than just about any other team.

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Annoying. They're both under contract.
He did it with LMA when he was with us, too.

Can't he just send a text or something more low key?

Silver fine time!

[Chuck Everett]

The only thing about Murray is that if the Spurs are still treading water, trading him makes way more sense than signing him for the max. Because if the Spurs are just going to be a .500 team, then clearly none of their guys are worthy of max money.

[John Murdoch]

So far this is the most boring offseason in recent history. Underwhelming draft, weak free agency class, no trades yet worth noting. Usually by now you have a ton happening I feel.

Just wait my friend the 29th is approaching

[libertyYYZ]

Dort will be UFA in the next off-season. There may be a tacit agreement between player and club, but it's exposing the team and untethering a valuable player early in his career.
https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/267556/Thunder-Will-Pick-Up-$19M-Team-Option-For-Lu-Dort

Oklahoma City Thunder GM Sam Presti confirmed that the team would exercise their option to keep Lu Dort for the 2022-23 season. Dort will now be on the Thunder's books at $1,930,681 for the upcoming season.

OKC could have declined Dort's option and made him a restricted free agent in July. That would have allowed the Thunder to control the free agent process for Dort, as they could have matched any offer he got.

Now, Dort will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2023, barring him signing an extension. Oklahoma City won't have cap space this summer, as they are carrying a few big expiring deals and have over $27 million in dead money for Kemba Walker on their books.