Jun 30, 2022
NBA Free Agency Blog: Payton II to sign with Trail Blazers
Free agency opens Thursday in the NBA, with teams able to begin negotiating at 6 p.m. ET with players who are not under contract. Some deals will be struck quickly, others not for weeks, and in almost all circumstances those new contracts won’t be able to be signed until July 6 at the earliest.
TSN.ca Staff
NBA Free Agency has officially opened as teams can negotiate with players who are not under contract. Stay up to date on the latest around the league right here on TSN.ca.
Payton II to sign with Trail Blazers
Free agent Gary Payton II is finalizing a three-year, $28 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Free agent Gary Payton II is finalizing a three-year, $28 million deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2022
Towns agrees to supermax with Minnesota
Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed to a four-year, $224 million supermax expansion, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal begins with the 2024-25 season.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns has agreed on a four-year, $224M super max extension, his agent Jessica Holtz of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Deal begins with the 2024-25 season and delivers Towns’ total contract value to six years and $295M.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022
Morant re-ups with Grizzlies
Ja Morant and the Grizzlies have agreed on a five-year, $193 million designated rookie maximum extension that could become worth $231 million, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has agreed on a five-year, $193M designated rookie maximum extension that could become worth $231M, his agent Jim Tanner of @_TandemSE tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022
Booker, Jokic sign supermax deals
According to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that the All-NBA guard is set to sign as soon as next week.
In Denver, Charania reports that the Nuggets and two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic have agreed to a five-year, $264 million contract extension, the richest deal in NBA history. The fifth season (2027-28) will be a player option at $60 million.
The Phoenix Suns and All-NBA guard Devin Booker are finalizing a four-year, $214 million supermax contract extension that he’s set to sign as soon as next week, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Booker will also be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23, per sources.
Two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic has agreed to a five-year, $264 million supermax contract extension with the Denver Nuggets, the richest deal in NBA history, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fifth season (2027-28) will be a player option at $60M.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Beal signs supermax deal with Wizards
All-star Bradley Beal has agreed to a five year, $251 million contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Malik Monk signs with Kings
Free agent guard Malik Monk is finalizing a two-year deal worth $19 million with the Sacramento Kings, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jordan signs with Nuggets
Free agent centre DeAndre Jordan is finalizing a deal to join the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Hartenstein signs with Knicks
Free agent centre Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New York Knicks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Oladipo returns to Miami
Free agent guard Victor Oladipo is returning to the Miami Heat on a one-year, $11 million deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Tucker joining 76ers
Free agent swingman P.J. Tucker is finalizing a three-year, $33.2 million deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent tells Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Simons staying in Portland
Guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a four-year, $100 million extension with the Portland Trail Blazers, his agent tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Portis returning to Bucks
Free agent forward Bobby Portis Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $49 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, his agent tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
House to join 76ers
Free agent swingman Danuel House has agreed to a two-year deal worth $8.5 million for him to join the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Jones staying in Memphis
Free agent Tyus Jones have agreed to a two-year, $30 million deal to stay with the Memphis Grizzlies, his agent tells ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Matthews returns to Milwaukee
Free agent swingman Wesley Matthews has agreed to a one-year deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Coffey re-signs with Clippers
Free agent guard Amir Coffey has agreed to a three-year, $11 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, his agents tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Bucks re-sign Carter
Free agent guard Jevon Carter has agreed to a two-year deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Jones jones the Lakers
Free agent centre Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Clippers re-sign Batum
Free agent forward Nic Batum has agreed to a two-year, $22 million deal to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Queen joins 76ers
Free agent guard Trevelin Queen has agreed to a two-year, $3.3 million deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent tells Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Reed stays in Denver
Free agent guard Davon Reed has agreed to a two-year deal to stay with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Dedmon staying in South Beach
Free agent centre Dewayne Dedmon has agreed to a two-year, $9 million deal to stay with the Miami Heat, his agents tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Mills returning to Brooklyn
Free agent guard Patty Mills has agreed to a two-year, $14.5 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets, his agent told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Rockets sign restricted free agent Tate
Restricted free agent Jae'Sean Tate has agreed to a three-year, $22.1 million deal with the Houston Rockets, his agents tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Walker, Brown joins the Lakers
Free agent guard Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers, while free agent forward Troy Brown Jr. and the Lakers have agreed to a league minimum deal, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Nets re-sign Claxton to two-year deal
Restricted free agent centre Nic Claxton has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Bagley re-signs in Detroit
Restricted free agent forward Marvin Bagley III has agreed to a three-year, $37 million deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Bucks sign Ingles
Free agent forward Joe Ingles has reached an agreement on a one-year, $6.5 million deal to join the Milwaukee Bucks, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Bamba staying with Magic
Free agent centre Mo Bamba has agreed to a two-year, $21 million deal with the Orlando Magic, his agents tell Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Mavericks sign McGee
Free agent centre Javale McGee has agreed to a three-year, $20.1 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Toscano-Anderson joins Lakers
Free agent forward Juan Toscano-Anderson has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent tells Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports.
Knox to join Pistons
Free agent forward Kevin Knox has agreed to a two-year, $6 million deal to join the Detroit Pistons, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Harris re-signs with Magic
Free agent guard Gary Harris has agreed on a two-year, $26 million deal to stay with the Orlando Magic, his agents tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Anderson signs with Timberwolves
Free agent forward Kyle Anderson has agreed on a two-year, $18 million deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves his agents tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kyle Anderson has agreed to a two-year, $18M deal to join the Timberwolves, his agents Thad Foucher and Joe Smith of @wassbasketball tell ESPN. https://t.co/fWzhFhVfkx
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022
Wright signs with Wizards
Free agent guard Delon Wright has agreed on a two-year, $16 million deal to join the Washington Wizards his agent tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Free agent guard Delon Wright has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal to sign with the Washington Wizards, his agent Greg Lawrence of @wassbasketball tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2022
Drummond to join Bulls
Free agent centre Andre Drummond has agreed to a two-year, $6.6 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.