On July 1st, Beijing time, according to the famous NBA reporter Shams Charania, free agent PJ Tucker will join the 76ers on a three-year, US$33.2 million contract.
The 37-year-old Tucker previously jumped out of his $7.4 million player option for next season and became a completely free agent, causing competition from many teams.
In the season that just ended, Tucker played 71 games for the Heat , starting 70 games, averaging 27.9 minutes per game, scoring 7.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and shooting 41.5% from three-point range.
In this year's Eastern Conference semifinals, Tucker represented the Heat against the 76ers, and he was very successful in restricting Harden. Tucker will help the Bucks win the championship in 2021, and his championship experience is also urgently needed by the 76ers. Tucker and Harden were old teammates during the Rockets, and joining the 76ers was a reunion with Harden.
On July 1, Beijing time, according to a report by the famous NBA reporter Shams Charania, free agent Malik Monk reached a franchise agreement with the Kings and will join the Kings on a two-year contract of US$19 million.
Monk averaged 13.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game last season, shooting 47.3% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range. He is the player who averages the most points per game outside the Lakers Big Three. Monk has expressed his willingness to take a salary cut to stay with the Lakers, but the Lakers can only offer him a mid-level price of about US$6 million at most. In the end, Monk chose to accept a two-year, $19 million contract with the Kings.
On June 30, Beijing time, according to a report by famous NBA reporter Wo Shen, Kemba Walker and Pistons reached a buyout agreement. After passing the clarification period, he will enter the free market.
Walker was sent to the Pistons by the Knicks on the day of the draft, but the Pistons had no intention of keeping him and the two parties reached a buyout. It is reported that Walker and the Pistons have reached a full buyout, and Walker will receive the entire $9.2 million salary from the Pistons next season.
In the 2021-22 season, Walker played 37 regular season games on behalf of the Knicks, averaging 11.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. After passing the clarification period, Walker, who has just turned 32, will enter the free market, which is expected to arouse competition from many teams. The Lakers are Walker's first choice, and James has received strong support.
