The Los Angeles Lakers and the Toronto Raptors are interested in Canadian big man Tristan Thompson, according to Sports Illustrated.
After Andre Drummond opting into the final year of his contract, Thompson’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers could be over.
Fonte: Sports Illustrated.
The Los Angeles Clippers have explored a deal for Hornets guard Terry Rozier, as reported by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix.
Rozier signed with Charlotte last offseason and has 2 years left on his contract, at approximately $17M per season.
Fonte: Chris Mannix.
According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes, the Houston Rockets and Orlando Magic have discussed a trade featuring Russell Westbrook for a package centered around Aaron Gordon, but talks never progressed.
According to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype, the Minnesota Timberwolves have extended a qualifying offer to Spanish forward Juancho Hernangomez, making him a restricted free agent.
In 12 games played with Minnesota after a mid-season trade from Denver, Hernangomez averaged 12.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game last season.
Fonte: Michael Scotto.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired center Vincent Poirier and cash considerations from Boston in exchange for a protected 2021 second-round draft pick, it was announced today by Executive Vice President and General Manager Sam Presti.
Poirier (7-0, 235) appeared in 22 games during his rookie season with Boston, registering averages of 1.9 points and 2.0 rebounds in 5.9 minutes per contest, shooting 47.2 percent from the floor and 85.7 percent from the free throw line. The French native also saw action in four games on assignment with the Maine Red Claws of the NBA G League, averaging 16.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a team-leading 3.00 blocks in 26.5 minutes per game, shooting 62.2 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the charity stripe.
According to the Miami Herald, the Miami Heat are expected to offer “rich” 1-year deals to free agents Goran Dragic and Jae Crowder. Both deals could include a second year, but most likely via a team option.
Both moves would signal the 2020 Finals runner-up to save salary cap flexibility for the 2021 offseason.
Fonte: Miami Herald.
Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant has been discussed as a possible trade chip for Rockets’ All Star Russell Westbrook, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic.
Bryant is under contract with Washington until June 2022, at approximately $17M.
Fonte: Kelly Iko.
The New York Knicks have agreed to acquire Ed Davis and two 2023 2nd-round picks from the Utah Jazz, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst
Davis signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Jazz last offseason. This move helps the Jazz saving money as they attempt to re-sign Jordan Clarkson.
Fonte: ESPN.
Serbian guard Bogdan Bogdanovic reportedly believes he can get a four-year offer for more than what the Milwaukee Bucks can do in a sign-and-trade with the Sacramento Kings. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports that Bogdanovic is aiming to a 4-year, $72 million deal in free agency.
Bogdanovic is a restricted free agent, and that gives Sacramento the opportunity to match any possible offer sheet via the market. The NBA, meanwhile, has opened an investigation into the Bucks’ previous sign-and-trade reported agreement with the Kings over Bogdanovic.
Fonte: Brian Windhorst.
Golden State Warriors finalized a trade to acquire OKC forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for a 2021 protected first-round NBA draft pick.
The Warriors will convey that pick to the Thunder next season only should they finish 21st to 30th in the final regular-season standings. If the Warriors land in the top 20, they’ll send two second-round picks to Oklahoma City, sources said.
ESPN story on Golden State finalizing trade to acquire OKC’s Kelly Oubre Jr., for a 2021 protected first-round pick: https://t.co/KFe5UvvReP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 20, 2020
Avery Bradley has decided to opt out of his deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bradley will become unrestricted free agent after having declined the $5 million player option.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley will decline his $5M player option for the 2020-21 season and become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
The Golden State Warriors are acquiring Kelly Oubre jr from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Warriors will use Oubre’s $14.4M salary into their $17.2M trade exception once deal is done
The Warriors will absorb Oubre Jr., and his $14.4M salary into their $17.2M trade exception once deal is done. https://t.co/GcLaIlnwNF
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
JaMychal Green has opted out of his $5 million contract for next season to become free agent.
Green has played with the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green has declined his $5M player option for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
The Houston Rockets have decided to pick up the $1.8 million option on David Nwaba’s contract.
The player will have a guaranteed deal in 2020-2021.
The Rockets are exercising guard David Nwaba’s $1.8M team option for next season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Gordon Hayward is leaning towards declining his $34 million player option in his contract with the Boston Celtics to become unrestricted free agent.
If he does not pick up the option, it is because he has a promise of a multi-year deal when free agency begins.
And the Knicks seem the team ready to make a huge bid to bring Hayward in New York.
Hayward’s official decision on the Boston player option for next season is due at 5 PM ET
If he declines the option to become an unrestricted free agent, it’s the strongest signal yet he has a landing spot on a multiyear deal via free agency once the market opens Friday at 6 PM
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020
The Phoenix Suns will not pick up the team option on Frank Kaminsky’s contract.
The forward was due to make $5.2 million this upcoming season.
Kaminsky will become unrestricted free agent.
The Phoenix Suns are declining the $5.2M team option on Frank Kaminsky, making him an unrestricted free agent, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Rookie forward Rayshaun Hammonds has agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers, Scott Agness reports.
Hammonds ended his junior season at Georgia with 12.9 points and 7.4 rebounds.
Source: Rayshaun Hammonds has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Pacers.
He’s a lefty with range, and did part of his pre-draft training in Indy.
— Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) November 19, 2020
New York Knicks announced today that the team has waived guards Wayne Ellington and Elfrid Payton, forward Kenny Wooten and center Taj Gibson. The Knicks have also declined to exercise the team options on Theo Pinson and Bobby Portis.
Knicks Roster Moves pic.twitter.com/ml0yexhIL0
— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 19, 2020
The Atlanta Hawks have traded Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Last year Dedmon averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds in the 10 games played for the Hawks.
Snell, who is on an expiring $12.2 million contract, last season produced 8 points and 2.1 assist per game.
Detroit is trading Khyri Thomas and Tony Snell to Atlanta for Dewayne Dedmon, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
The Milwaukee Bucks decided to release Ersan Ilyasova, Shams Charania reports.
The veteran forward had a non-guaranteed $7 million contract.
Last year Ilyasova averaged 6.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.
Milwaukee is waiving forward Ersan Ilyasova, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee has decided to exercise the $4.2 million player option on the final year of his contract, Shams Charania reports.
Last year McGee averaged 6.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game.
Lakers center JaVale McGee will exercise his $4.2M player option for 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Dallas Mavericks guard Tim Hardaway Jr has decided to exercise the $19 million player option on the final year of his contract, Tim McMahon reports.
Hardaway ended last year with averages of 15.8 points and 1.9 assist, shooting 40% from beyond the arc on over 7 attempts per game.
Source: Tim Hardaway Jr. is exercising his $19 million player option. He will return to the Mavs after thriving in a starting role last season.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 19, 2020
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with Myles Powell, Adam Zagoria reports.
The talented scoring guard out of Seton Hall ended his senior year with averages of 21 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.9 assist.
Fonte: Adam Zagoria.
The New York Knicks have decided to free up salary space ahead of tomorrow’s Free Agency.
According to Shams Charania, the team declined the option in Bobby Portis’s contract (15.7 million) and waived Taj Gibson (10.2, one million guaranteed) and Elfrid Payton (8 million, one guaranteed).
The Knicks have yet to decide what to do with Wayne Ellington (8 million, one guaranteed) and Reggie Bullock’s (4.2, one guaranteed) contracts.
The Knicks declined team option on Bobby Portis ($15.7M) and waived Taj Gibson ($10.29M) and Elfrid Payton ($8M), sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Frees up salary space for New York.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
The Minnesota Timberwolves have extended a qualifying offer to Malik Beasley, Michael Scotto reports.
The guard out of Florida State, who will become a restricted Free Agent, averaged over 20 points (47% FG, 42% 3P) and 5 rebounds over the 14 games played for the Timberwolves before the suspension.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have extended a qualifying offer to Malik Beasley, league sources told @hoopshype. Beasley will become a restricted free agent. https://t.co/RksKJE6ioR
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 19, 2020
Nathan Knight is signing a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
The undrafted big man ended his senior year at William & Mary with averages of 20.7 points, 10.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks.
Undrafted William & Mary center Nathan Knight is signing a two-way deal with the Atlanta Hawks, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Oklahoma City Thunder big man Mike Muscala has decided to exercise the player option on the final year of his contract, Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
Muscala ended last season with 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds per game, shooting 37% from beyond the arc.
Forward Mike Muscala has exercised his player option to return to Oklahoma City this season, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
Trevelin Queen has reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets.
The guard out of New Mexico went undrafted last night but he will try to make the Rockets roster.
Undrafted free agent guard Trevelin Queen of New Mexico State has reached an agreement with the Houston Rockets, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 19, 2020
Kelly Olynyk has decided to exercise the player option on the final year of his contract.
The forward of the Miami Heat will earn $13.6 million next season.
Miami's Kelly Olynyk has exercised his $13.6M player option for the 2020-21 season, source tells ESPN
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
The NBA rights of Ante Tomic has been traded to the New York Knicks.
Last night the Knicks have acquired from the Jazz the 23rd pick (Leandro Bolmaro) and Ante Tomic’s rights in exchange of the 27th (Udoka Azubuike) and 38th pick (Saben Lee).