2024 NBA Free Agency Tracker: All the signings and deals in the offseason
The 2024 NBA Free Agency is here and teams are making pushes to make their teams better and stockpile future draft assets. Here's everything you need to know about the makings and the moves heard all around the league in our free agency tracker below (list to be updated):
Sixers waive Paul Reed to create more cap room
The 76ers will waive Paul Reed, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 6, 2024
Reed, who averaged 8.1 PPG, 5.5 RPG, and 1.2 BPG last season, could be a valuable pickup for teams needing a reliable backup big man. pic.twitter.com/3XeG1SrpCe
Caleb Martin to sign with Sixers
Caleb Martin is finalizing a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 6, 2024
In the past two seasons, Martin has averaged 13.6 PTS, 50% FG and 44% vs. the Celtics (including regular season and playoffs).
That’s his most points per game vs an Eastern Conference opponent in that… pic.twitter.com/sf78vzFLxE
Malik Beasley chooses to sign with Pistons
Malik Beasley plans to sign a one-year, $6 million-plus deal with the Pistons, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 6, 2024
Beasley, 27, participated in the 3-point Contest at the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend and shot 41.3 percent from 3-point range last season. pic.twitter.com/MFEbQGYvv8
Franz Wagner agrees to 5-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension with Magic
Franz Wagner has agreed on a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie contract extension with the Orlando Magic, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 6, 2024
This deal could become worth as much as $269 million.
Wagner averaged 19.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 72 games last season.
He is the… pic.twitter.com/WwcI9lKjmB
Kai Jones to come back to the Clippers; fight for roster spot
Kai Jones has agreed to a non-guaranteed deal to return to the Clippers, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 5, 2024
The Clippers incorporated the talented 6-foot-11 big man at the end of last season and gave the 2021 No. 19 overall pick a chance to compete for a roster spot next season. pic.twitter.com/GIG3QKO1VH
Shake Milton to be part of the Mikal Bridges trade to the Nets
The Knicks are signing and trading Shake Milton as part of the Mikal Bridges-Bojan Bogdanovic trade to the Nets, who will also send Keita Bates-Diop to New York, according to @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 4, 2024
Milton will sign a three-year, $9 million contract, with over minimum in year one and… pic.twitter.com/X91GqtUcKh
Taurean Prince to sign with the Bucks
Taurean Prince plans to sign a deal with the Bucks, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 4, 2024
TP will reunite with his former coach Darvin Ham in Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/oG1L6rU6vA
LeBron resigns with Lakers on another 1+1 deal worth $104 million
LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $104 million maximum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 3, 2024
The deal will reportedly include a player option and no trade clause. pic.twitter.com/jxpBuJ1qAy
Warriors in 'serious talks' to a sign-and-trade with Buddy Hield
BREAKING: The Warriors are in "serious talks" on a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Buddy Hield, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 3, 2024
The Warriors and 76ers have been in deep discussions, working to finalize the deal for one of the NBA's best three-point shooters. pic.twitter.com/wO4ud3SkDS
Warriors hire Terry Stotts, Jerry Stackhouse as assistant coaches
The Warriors are planning to hire Terry Stotts as lead assistant coach and Jerry Stackhouse as an assistant, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 3, 2024
Both come to Steve Kerr’s staff with significant head coaching experience.
Stotts had a successful nine-year run with the Trail Blazers while Stackhouse… pic.twitter.com/kQ0KrGga3q
Warriors interested with Lauri Markannen
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly going all-in on all-star forward Lauri Markkanen, per @MontePooleNBCS.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 3, 2024
“Based on what I've heard, the Warriors number one target is now Lauri Markkanen.”
(via @957thegame) pic.twitter.com/LDrlGaZhDn
Kyle Anderson lands with Warriors in a sign-and-trade for a 3-year deal
Full trade details:
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Warriors receive:
• Kyle Anderson
Timberwolves receive:
• A future second-round pick swap
• Cash https://t.co/DFqMwZTu33
Monte Morris signs with Phoenix with immediate PG need
Monte Morris plans to sign a deal with the Phoenix Suns, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Morris has averaged 10 points, 39% 3-point shooting and 3.8 assists over his career.
He is expected to be Phoenix's starting point guard next season. pic.twitter.com/9OeTxqRScq
Moe Wagner extends with Orlando as they keep building their young core
Moe Wagner is returning to the Orlando Magic on a two-year, $22 million deal, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Wagner averaged 10.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 80 games for the Eastern Conference’s fifth seed. pic.twitter.com/Hj3ZMphYg6
James Wiseman jumps ship from Pistons to Pacers
The Pacers have signed James Wiseman to a 2-year deal, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Wiseman, 22, averaged 7.1 PPG & 5.3 RPG on 61.3 FG% shooting in 17.3 MINS for the Pistons last season. pic.twitter.com/obGtuhs8mn
Rockets not yet keen on giving Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green their max rookie extensions
Both are eligible for a five-year deal worth up to $224.2 million.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Houston has had conversations with both camps concerning an extension and will continue dialogue during the offseason, but the chances of either player inking an agreement are slim.
(via @KellyIko &… pic.twitter.com/4QF1a0LjEs
Cavaliers extend Donovan Mitchell on 3-year max deal
BREAKING: Donovan Mitchell has agreed on a three-year, $150.3 million maximum contract extension, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
The deal includes a player option for the 2027-2028 season. pic.twitter.com/wJlhHQMdUx
Mo Bamba, Kris Dunn sign with Clippers
Mo Bamba has agreed on a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/kuajHi6ibR
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Kris Dunn has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Clippers, per @ChrisBHaynes. pic.twitter.com/1c4Htboh0i
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Gary Harris inks new 2-year deal with Magic
Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract to stay with the Orlando Magic, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 2, 2024
Harris will return for his fifth season with the Magic — his 11th in the NBA. pic.twitter.com/kT6T7Pe3ja
Full trade details for Klay Thompson's sign-and-trade deal between the Mavs and Warriors:
Full trade details:
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Mavs get: Klay Thompson
Hornets get: Josh Green
Warriors get: Two second-round picks
(via @ShamsCharania) https://t.co/9gyJFsUztx
Goga Bitadze to return to the Magic on a 3-year deal
Goga Bitadze is returning to the Orlando Magic on a three-year, $25 million contract, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Orlando secures one of the top available big men, as Bitadze returns after a career-high shooting season of 60% in 62 games. pic.twitter.com/AMASjOICdN
Jayson Tatum agrees to $315 million supermax extension with Celtics; become highest-paid player in the NBA
Jayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $315 million supermax extension with the Boston Celtics, per @ChrisBHaynes.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
The deal, which includes a player option, marks the largest contract in NBA history. pic.twitter.com/6GjcbHtabR
Nico Batum rejoins Clippers on a 2-year deal
Nicolas Batum has agreed on a two-year, $9.6 million deal to join the Clippers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Batum is back in LA just eight months after being traded to Philadelphia.
His return is a significant boost for the Clippers, bringing veteran leadership, versatility, and a valuable… pic.twitter.com/kizESjo7lS
Derrick White resigns with NBA Champions Boston Celtics for 5 years
Derrick White has agreed to a four-year, $125.9 million contract extension with the Celtics, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
The deal includes a player option.
Locking in White, a key playmaker and defender, was a top offseason priority for the reigning champions. pic.twitter.com/BoBF4Jz5nD
Klay Thompson signs with the Dallas Mavericks; bring an end of an era in Golden State
Klay Thompson has reached an agreement to join the Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal that will require a sign-and-trade, per @ChrisBHaynes.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Thompson, an elite sharpshooter, joins Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving in Dallas, forming a superstar trio that will make the… pic.twitter.com/gq7T3WavnI
Wolves bring back Luka Garza on a 2-year deal
Luka Garza is returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/NXL4CBM1Pm
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Drew Eubanks to join Utah on a 2-year deal
Drew Eubanks has agreed on a two-year, $10 million deal to join the Utah Jazz, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Eubanks averaged 5.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and shot 60.1% from the field in 75 games last season with the Suns. pic.twitter.com/VtNAeutKUS
Tobias Harris signs with the Pistons for 2 years
Tobias Harris has agreed to a two-year, $52 million deal with the Detroit Pistons, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
This marks his return to Detroit, where he previously played from 2016 to 2018 with the franchise.
An ideal fit on the floor and in the locker room for a young, developing roster. pic.twitter.com/kD3pyXFBAO
Thunder snag Isaiah Hartenstein from Knicks on a 3-year, $87 million deal
Isaiah Hartenstein plans to sign a three-year, $87 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Hartenstein departs the Knicks for an enormous contract, providing OKC with a new anchor inside. pic.twitter.com/YgCik0M2Q8
Tyrese Maxey to sign $204 million maximum contract extension with Sixers
Tyrese Maxey has agreed in principle on a five-year, $204 million maximum contract extension with the 76ers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Maxey was a first-time All-Star last season, averaging 25.9 PPG and 6.2 APG. He is also the reigning NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. pic.twitter.com/jGFR4cM3Kh
Pacers' Jalen Smith to sign with Bulls on a 3-year deal
Jalen Smith has agreed on a three-year, $27 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Smith, 24, is coming off the best shooting season of his career, shooting 59% from the field and 42% from the 3PT line last season. pic.twitter.com/btmIOhhhyG
Thunder resign key bench pieces Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe to long-term contracts
Aaron Wiggins has agreed to a new five-year, $47 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Wiggins receives $45 million in new money with a significant raise next season after OKC declined his $2 million team option.
The Thunder locks in a key rotation… pic.twitter.com/Byg9qdje5Q
Sixers acquire Paul George in blockbuster signing
BREAKING: Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the 76ers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
The deal includes a player option.
George committed in a meeting with Sixers officials and returns to the East to join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of an NBA… pic.twitter.com/Jg0BBQRDHm
Paul George last season:
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
🟦 22.6 PPG
🟦 5.2 RPG
🟦 3.5 APG
🟦 1.5 SPG
🟦 47.1% FG
🟦 41.3% 3P
🟦 74 games played (most since 2018-19)
🟦 NBA All-Star (9th career selection)
The newest star in Philadelphia. pic.twitter.com/vrysAT448H
Kelly Oubre Jr. stays with Philadelphia on a 2-year contract
Kelly Oubre Jr. has agreed on a two-year, $16.3 million deal to stay with the Philadelphia 76ers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
The deal includes a player option for the 2025-2026 season. pic.twitter.com/fl7x4sulwS
Derrick Jones Jr. leaves Dallas, signs to the Clippers for a 3-year, $30 million deal
Derrick Jones Jr. is signing a three-year, $30 million deal with the Clippers, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
A significant move for the Clippers amidst Paul George's departure. pic.twitter.com/ZODBQLnWi8
Dallas nets Naji Marshall from Pelicans on a 3-year deal
Naji Marshall has agreed on a three-year, $27 million deal with the Mavericks, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
An ideal replacement for Derrick Jones Jr., who will reportedly not re-sign with Dallas. pic.twitter.com/2DFPKhnNAO
Jonas Valanciunas to sign with the Wizards on a 3-year deal
Jonas Valanciunas has agreed on a three-year, $30 million deal with the Washington Wizards, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
A much-needed veteran center to a young, rebuilding roster in DC. pic.twitter.com/VdHDy0qBSg
After getting waived by the Warriors, Chris Paul signs for 1-year with Spurs; pair up with Wembanyama
Chris Paul has agreed on a one-year, $11 million-plus deal with the Spurs, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
CP3 was reportedly impressed with the Spurs' culture and is eager to help improve Victor Wembanyama's game after conversing with Gregg Popovich. pic.twitter.com/VrlQljvJVh
Wemby finally got his point guard ✊🏽 pic.twitter.com/EZphCXduLL
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Cade Cunningham to sign $226 million max rookie extension from Pistons
The Pistons plan to sign Cade Cunningham to a five-year, $226 million maximum rookie extension, per @ShamsCharania & @JLEdwardsIII. pic.twitter.com/EfSddosH02
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) July 1, 2024
Magic get their big fish, sign Nuggets' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on a 3-year, $66 million deal
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope intends to sign a three-year, $66 million deal with the Magic, per @JeffZillgitt.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
The deal includes a player option.
Known for his defensive skills and championship experience, KCP's presence adds depth and reliability to Orlando's roster. pic.twitter.com/dvKlr697KO
Kevin Porter Jr. makes a return to the NBA by signing to the Clippers for 2 years
Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year deal with the Clippers, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
The deal reportedly includes a player option.
Porter previously reached a plea agreement of a third-degree reckless assault misdemeanor in January. He is in the process of completing a… pic.twitter.com/51qsQP2XBB
Andre Drummond signs back with Sixers for 2 years
Andre Drummond plans to sign a two-year, $10-plus million deal with the 76ers, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
Drummond is returning to Philly, where he previously played during the 2021-22 season. pic.twitter.com/07NhRdn3W3
Kevin Love returns to the Heat on a 2-year deal
Kevin Love is finalizing a two-year, $8 million-plus deal to return to the Heat, per @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
Love averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 55 games last season. pic.twitter.com/7iQmiT2e2K
Luke Kornet, Celtics ink 1-year deal
Luke Kornet has agreed on a one-year deal to return to the Celtics, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/AM37C5Qk0N
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
James Harden signs 2-year, 70 million extension for the Clippers
James Harden plans to sign a two-year, $70 million contract to return to the Clippers, via @ShamsCharania.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
The deal includes a player option for the second year.
Harden averages 16.6 PPG and 8.5 APG for the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/AZlNxbSTG6
Chris Paul waived by the Warriors
The Warriors are waiving veteran point guard Chris Paul, per @ChrisBHaynes.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
Paul will become an unrestricted free agent.
He averaged 9.2 PPG and 6.8 APG in 58 games for Golden State this season. pic.twitter.com/bgKczEE51p
Lakers bring back young gun Max Christie to a 4-year deal
Max Christie intends to sign a 4-year, $32 million deal to stay with the Lakers, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
The deal reportedly includes a player option.
Christie — 35th pick in the 2022 draft — has shown promise as a future LA rotation player. pic.twitter.com/A9BeKPiPnl
J.B Bickerstaff, Pistons reach agreement for head coaching job
J.B. Bickerstaff has agreed to a five-year deal to become the next coach of the Pistons, per @wojespn.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
Bickerstaff ushered the Cavs through a rebuild, winning 99 regular-season games over the past two seasons. He led Cleveland to the Eastern Conference playoffs in consecutive… pic.twitter.com/GN7mCaZjUu
Bulls resign Patrick Williams on a 5-year deal
Patrick Williams has agreed to return to the Bulls on a five-year, $90 million contract extension, per @JamalCollier.
— BasketballNews.com (@basketbllnews) June 30, 2024
The fifth year will be a player option. pic.twitter.com/pXvJ8TTuO8