For the time being, it seems that the NBA super squad era is ended. The NBA has had the longest run of fresh blood at the top since six different teams won it all between 1980 and 1975, when the Denver Nuggets won the championship in 2023. Five different teams have won the championship in the previous five years. In a league that seems completely open, free agency may really make or break a title. As participants enter the open market on June 30, these are the risks they face.
When the Nuggets signed free agency guard Bruce Brown last summer, it was a crucial move that contributed to their championship victory. By acquiring Kentavious Caldwell-Pope from the Wizards in exchange for Monte Morris and Will Barton, Denver also successfully swung a crucial deal. The squad that makes the best offseason changes might win the title in 2024, and there is an intriguing class of free players waiting to be analysed.
In addition to a large number of well-known veterans at the top of the list, this year’s free agency crop also includes a large number of young players with potential. Khris Middleton, Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden are all likely to stay with their current teams despite being poised to enter the free market. Check out our ranking of the best 75 available players in the league this summer. One of the biggest stars to switch clubs might be either Fred VanVleet or Kyle Kuzma.
With this piece, we’ll follow every NBA free agent signing in 2023.
Day one trades and signings
- According to Woj, the Nets are sending the Pistons two future second-round selections in exchange for Joe Harris.
- According to Shams, the Pacers are close to trading guard Chris Duarte to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for draught compensation.
According to Shams, Draymond Green and the Warriors have reached a four-year, $100 million agreement. - Trey Lyles and the Kings agree to go back to Sacramento, according to Chris Haynes
Suns and Drew Eubanks reach a two-year agreement, according to Shams
According to Woj and Shams, Kyle Kuzma inks a four-year, $102 million contract with the Washington Wizards.
According to Shams, Coby White gets a three-year, $33 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
Deandre Jordan and the Denver Nuggets have reached a contract, according to Chris Haynes; Keita Bates-Diop and the Phoenix Suns have reached a two-year, $5 million agreement; and Josh Okogie and the Phoenix Suns have reached a deal, according to Woj.
Damion Lee and the Phoenix Suns reach a two-year agreement, according to Woj
Per Woj and Malika Andrews, Bruce Brown and the Pacers have reached a two-year, $45 million agreement.
Blazers and Jerami Grant reach a five-year, $160 million agreement, according to Shams - According to Chris Haynes, Kristaps Porzingis and the Boston Celtics have reached a two-year, $60 million deal.
Troy Brown and the Minnesota Timberwolves reach a contract, according to Woj
According to Shams, Reggie Jackson and the Denver Nuggets reach a two-year, $10.25 million agreement. - According to Woj, Caris LeVert and the Cavs have reached a two-year, $32 million agreement.
- According to Woj, Jevon Carter and the Chicago Bulls reach a three-year, $20 million agreement.
According to Jon Krawczynski, Nickeil Alexander-Walker signs a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. - Phoenix Suns and Chimezie Metu reach one-year agreement, according to Woj
Max Strus and the Cleveland Cavaliers reach a four-year, $64 million agreement, according to Evan Massey.
George Niang and the Cleveland Cavaliers have reached a three-year, $26 million agreement, according to Woj. Kyrie Irving and the Mavericks have reached a three-year, $126 million agreement, according to Shams. - According to Woj, Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks have reached a three-year, $102 million agreement.
Joe Ingles and the Orlando Magic have reached an agreement, according to Chris Haynes; Jakob Poeltl and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract; Cam Johnson and the Brooklyn Nets have reached an agreement for a four-year, $108 million extension; Tre Jones and the San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal; Gabe Vincent and the Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement for a three-year, $33
According to Shams, Yuta Watanabe and the Phoenix Suns have reached an agreement.
Herb Jones and the New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to a four-year, $54 million contract, according to Woj and Andrew Lopez, while Shake Milton and the Minnesota Timberwolves have agreed to a two-year, $10 million agreement.
According to Shams, Josh Richardson and the Heat have reached a two-year agreement.
According to the LA Times’ Brad Turner and Shams Charania, the Lakers and Rui Hachimura have reached a contract.
Woj reports that: Julian Champagnie and the San Antonio Spurs have reached an agreement; Fred VanVleet and the Houston Rockets have reached an agreement on a three-year, $130 million contract; Dennis Schroder and Toronto have reached an agreement on a two-year, $26 million contract; Oshae Brisett and the Boston Celtics have reached an agreement; Seth Curry and the Dallas Mavericks have reached an agreement; Derrick Rose and the Memphis Grizzlies - According to Woj, Naz Reid and the Minnesota Timberwolves agree on a three-year, $45 million agreement.
- According to Woj, the Kings exercise Kessler Edwards’ $1.9 million club option.
- Jazz selects Talen Horton-Tucker’s $11 million option, according to Windy
- Per Woj, the Pistons sign Alec Burks for $10.5 million.
- According to Woj, the Suns exercise Ish Wainwright’s $1.9 million club option.
- According to Woj, Victor Oladipo accepts Heat’s $9.4 million option.
- Rudy Gay accepts Hawks’ $6.4 million option, according to Woj
- Warriors trade Jordan Poole to the Wizards for Chris Paul; Jazz acquire John Collins from the Hawks for Rudy Gay;
- Kristaps Porzingis and a first-round selection are sent to Boston in a deal involving the Celtics, Grizzlies, and Wizards; Marcus Smart is sent to Memphis; and Tyus Jones is acquired by the Suns from the Wizards in exchange for second-round choices and trades.
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