On June 30th, Beijing time, the countdown to the free agent market began. What were the trading and signing developments in the past night? Harden and Bill both refused to exercise player options. The Hawks and Spurs reached a 5-for-1 deal, Nuggets and Wizards reached a 2-for-2 deal, Lakers and other 7 teams competed. Bamba, Nets 3 for 1 pursuit of Ayton plan exposed...
1. Harden refused to execute the 47.3 million player option
According to Shams and Woj reports, Harden decided to refuse to execute the 47.3 million US dollar player option, becoming Free agency. His move is to provide salary flexibility for Philadelphia signings, including the ability to use the full mid-level ($10.5 million), two-year exceptions ($4.1 million) and sign-and-trade.
Shams said that Harden’s only focus is winning the championship in Philadelphia next season. This offseason, he resumed training earlier than usual and has focused all his energy on the 2022-23 season and the championship. Previous reports stated that after Harden quits his contract, he is expected to renew a short-term contract with Philadelphia, but the amount should not reach the maximum salary.
2. Bill refused to exercise the 36.4 million player option
Like Harden, Bill also refused to exercise the player option. Bill has the right to sign a five-year contract extension with the Wizards. If he signs with another team, his new contract will be the most The long term is four years. Beal's five-year maximum salary will reach $250.9 million. According to previous reports, he has planned to stay with the Wizards.
3. The Hawks and the Spurs reached a 5-for-1 deal
According to the famous reporter Woj, the Hawks and the Spurs reached a 5-for-1 trade agreement. The Hawks sent Gallinari, three future first-round picks and a future first-round pick. In exchange for rights, we got Spurs star Murray . The three first rounds are specifically the first round from and the Hornets in 2023, the unprotected first round from the Hawks in 2025 and the unprotected first round from the Hawks in 2027, 1 first round Swap eligibility is in 2026.
In the 2021-22 season, the 25-year-old Murray played 68 games, averaging 21.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game, with a shooting percentage of 46.2%. His points, rebounds, assists and steals all hit career highs, including ranking in steals. No. 1 in the league, he is the NBA steals leader in the 2021-22 season, and was also selected to the All-Star for the first time in his career in the 2021-22 season. There is news that if the Spurs give up Gallinari, the Celtics are interested in signing him.
4. The Nuggets and the Wizards have reached a 2-for-2 deal
According to the famous reporter Woj, the Nuggets and the Wizards have reached a 2-for-2 deal. The Nuggets sent Will Barton and Monte Morris to get the Wizards wave. and es-smith .
In the 2021-22 season, Patton played 71 games, averaging 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game; Morris played 75 games, averaging 12.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game; Pope played 77 games, averaging 13.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. , Smith played in 28 games, averaging 6.3 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. It is worth mentioning that the Nuggets will be the 13th team that Smith has played for in his career, setting a new NBA record. He has previously played for the Rockets, Grizzlies, Warriors, Magic, Bucks, Suns, Thunder, Philadelphia, Pelicans, Pistons, Hornets, and Wizards.
5. The Lakers are competing with 6 teams for Bamba.
The Lakers, Raptors , Knicks , Bulls , Rockets, Heat and Timberwolves are all interested in signing Bamba. The Magic are not expected to offer Bamba a qualifying offer and he will become an unrestricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, Bamba played 71 regular season games, averaging 10.6 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.7 blocks per game, shooting 48% from the field and 38.1% from the three-point range.
6. The Lakers are interested in pursuing Hield
NBA reporter Matt More reported that the Pacers are listening to offers from Brogdon and Turner, and the Lakers are focusing on a familiar target: Buddy- Hilde . This is not the first time the Lakers are interested in Hield. Before trading for Westbrook , they were close to getting Hield.In the 2021-22 season, Hield played 81 games, averaging 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 36.6% from the three-point range.
7. The Nets' 3-for-1 plan to chase Ayton was exposed
According to NBA reporter Quinton Mayo, the Nets and the Suns discussed trading Ayton. The framework of the 3-for-1 plan was exposed. The chips sent by the Nets were Clarkston , Joe Harris and Cam Thomas hope to get Ayton. Previously, the odds of the Nets becoming Ayton's next home soared, arousing speculation. The Suns have already made a qualifying offer for Ayton. If they are unwilling to give Ayton a maximum salary, they may still sign and trade the center. If this deal can be reached, the Nets will form a championship lineup of Irving + Durant + Simmons +Ayton.
8. The Raptors and Trail Blazers discuss the trade Anunoby
The Trail Blazers have always been interested in Raptors forward OG-Anunoby, and the two teams have discussed his trade. The Raptors had previously demanded the No. 7 pick from the Trail Blazers + an extra first-rounder + Hart or Little. The Blazers thought the asking price was too high.
9. The Kings have become Harris’s potential next home.
NBA reporter Matt More reported that if the 76ers restart trade negotiations, the Kings may be Tobias Harris’s next home. The 76ers are willing to offer Tucker a three-year, $30 million contract, but they need to free up salary space first. The 76ers are trying to send away Tobias Harris. Harris' salary in the next two seasons will be US$37.63 million and US$39.27 million respectively.
10. Cavaliers are interested in Cavaliers guard Lonnie Walker
The Spurs have provided Walker with a qualifying offer worth $6.3 million. The latter becomes a restricted free agent, and the Spurs have the right to match any offer he receives. In the 2021-22 season, Lonnie Walker played 70 games for the Spurs, averaging 12.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
11. The Suns have discussed trading with many teams for Crowder
The Suns have discussed trading with many teams including the Knicks, Heat, Pelicans, and Cavaliers Crowder . In the 2021-22 regular season, Crowder Played in 67 games, averaging 9.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.4 steals per game.
12. Three-team competition Brunson
Brunson plans to meet with the Knicks, Mavericks and Heat on the first day of the free agent market. The Heat have become the dark horse team to acquire Brunson. They have to sign and trade before they can hope to get him. It was previously reported that the Knicks planned to offer Brunson a four-year contract worth more than 110 million US dollars. If the Mavericks want to keep Brunson, they may need to offer a five-year contract worth $125 million.
Major reporters also updated the information that many players are expected to renew their contracts with their parent teams -
13. Lillard is expected to renew his contract with the Trail Blazers in advance for more than 100 million US dollars in 2 years
14. LaVine is expected to reach 212 million US dollars in 5 years US dollar extension with the Bulls
15. Nurkic is expected to renew with the Trail Blazers for 4 years and 68 million US dollars
16. Shiro is expected to renew with the Heat for 4 years and 100 million US dollars
17. VanVleet is expected to renew with the Heat for 4 years and 120 million US dollars. About the Raptors
18. Thaddeus Young is expected to renew his contract with the Raptors
19. for 3 years and 30 million US dollars. Bagley III is expected to renew his contract with the Bucks for over 40 million US dollars
21. Bagley III is expected to renew his contract with the Pistons
22.html for 2 years and 20 million US dollars. 1 Mitchell Robinson is expected to renew his contract with the Knicks for 60 million US dollars and 4 years.
In addition, there are some updates to options and qualification quotations -
23. The Lakers officially implemented Gabriel and Stanley Johnson team option . Gabriel's team option for next season is $1.9 million, and Stanley Johnson's team option for next season is $2.4 million. In the 2021-22 season, Stanley Johnson averaged 6.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, and Gabriel averaged 6.7 points and 4.3 rebounds per game.
24. Nets player Mills declined to exercise his player option worth $6.2 million next season and will become an unrestricted free agent. In the 2021-22 regular season, Mills played in 81 games, averaging 11.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game, with a three-point shooting rate of 40%. There were previous reports that Irving's drama may affect Mills' choice.The Nets declined to exercise Kessler Edwards 's team option for next season and provided him with a qualifying offer worth $1.8 million, which also made Edwards a restricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, Edwards played 48 games for the Nets, averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
25. The Pacers officially exercise Brissett's $1.8 million team option. In the 2021-22 season, Brissett averaged 9.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.
26. The Rockets officially exercise Tate's team option worth $1.8 million. In the 2021-22 season, Tate averaged 11.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. The Rockets will not extend a qualifying offer to Trevelin Quinn, who will become an unrestricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, he played 10 regular season games for the Rockets, averaging 4.3 points and 1.6 rebounds per game.
27. The Thunder will not exercise Dortmund 's $1.9 million team option for next season, and he will become a restricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, Dortmund averaged 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
28. The Trail Blazers officially announced that they have provided a qualifying offer to Anfernee Simons. He will become a restricted free agent and the Trail Blazers can match offers from other teams. In the 2021-22 season, Anfernee Simons averaged 17.3 points, 2.6 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.
29. The Kings will not provide a qualifying offer to DiVincenzo, who will become an unrestricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, DiVincenzo played 25 regular season games after being traded to the Kings, averaging 10.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals per game, and his three-point shooting percentage was 36.8%. Multiple teams are expected to be interested in signing him.
30. Celtics will not exercise Hauser's team option worth US$1.6 million and is expected to re-sign a new contract. In the 2021-22 season, Hauser averaged 2.5 points, 1.1 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game. The Celtics extended a two-way qualifying offer to Broderick Thomas, who will become a restricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 1.8 points per game. They also exercised Juwan Morgan 's team option worth $1.8 million for next season.
31. The Spurs have provided a qualifying offer to Joe Wieskamp , who will become a restricted free agent. In the 2021-22 season, he averaged 2.1 points per game.
32. The Pistons officially implemented the team option of Diallo , and Joseph chose to exercise the player option for next season. The Pistons did not exercise Garza and Frank Jackson team options for next season.
