It’s the most Woj Bomb-filled time of the year. Yep, NBA free agency is here.
This year’s group of free agents doesn’t feature major star power, but solid talent is available. Aside from the signings, there will also be trade chatter, most notably surrounding the status of 76ers star Ben Simmons. We’ll have to wait and see how that situation unfolds.
Where will the top available players land? And what surprises does this offseason have in store for basketball fans?
Keep refreshing those Twitter feeds and follow along right here for the latest free agency news and updates.
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NBA free agency rumors 2021: Live updates, news on signings, trades
(All times Eastern)
Tuesday, Aug. 3
12:38 p.m.: Rodney Hood is going to be cut by the Raptors, and plans to immediately sign with the Bucks on a one-year deal.
The Raptors are planning to release Hood, and upon clearing waivers, Hood intends to sign the deal with the Bucks. https://t.co/6QvQGYW5cV
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
11:28 a.m.: Rudy Gay will join the Utah Jazz on a two-year, $12.1 million deal with a player option.
Rudy Gay is signing a two-year, $12.1M deal with the Jazz, with a player option, his agents Raymond Brothers and Sam Permut said. https://t.co/yWjQ9HzQNy
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021
11:25 a.m.: Sam Dekker is headed back to North America after a stint overseas as he signs a deal with the Raptors.
After two seasons overseas, F Sam Dekker is returning to the NBA on a deal with the Toronto Raptors, his agents Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
1 a.m. — Will the Sixers give George Hill a new deal? Or is he back on the market?
The Philadelphia 76ers are planning to waive guard George Hill, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Hill had a partial guarantee on next season’s contract.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021
12:10 a.m. — And here come the rookie extensions:
Atlanta Hawks All-Star G Trae Young has agreed to a five-year, $207 million designated rookie maximum extension, his agent Omar Wilkes of @KlutchSports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a five-year, $172 million maximum rookie contract extension, his agent Thaddeus Foucher of @Wasserman tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Monday, Aug. 2
11:35 p.m. — Carmelo Anthony bidding war, baby!
11:10 p.m. — Richaun Holmes posted career-highs in points, rebounds and blocks per game last season with the Kings. Good deal for him and Sacramento.
Free agent center Richaun Holmes has agreed to a four-year deal worth as much as $55 million to return to the Sacramento Kings, his agency Par-Lay Sports & Entertainment (@parlay_se) tells @TheAthletic @Stadium. Deal includes player option and trade kicker.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 3, 2021
10:30 p.m. — “He views them as a title contender.” Ouch. Shots fired at the Warriors.
I’m told Kent Bazemore was offered more money from the Warriors than the Lakers. But Bazemore agreed to join the Lakers on a one-year deal because he views them as a title contender and is told he’ll have a major role https://t.co/D5brxLKsbk
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) August 3, 2021
10 p.m. — Norman Powell told the Trail Blazers to cut the check.
Free agent G Norman Powell has agreed to a five-year, $90M deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, his agent Thaddeus Foucher of @Wasserman tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
9:35 p.m. — The Pelicans are reportedly sending a lottery-protected first-round pick to the Hornets as part of this sign-and-trade deal.
The New Orleans Pelicans are landing Charlotte restricted free agent guard Devonte Graham on a four-year, $47M contract in a sign-and-trade deal, agents Ty Sullivan and Austin Brown of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
9:05 p.m. — PJ Tucker is going to be showing off so many sneakers as he walks along the beach.
8:50 p.m. — This is the signing that will keep Damian Lillard in Portland. (Note: That is a joke.)
Free agent C Cody Zeller has agreed to a one-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, his agent Sam Goldfeder of @excelbasketball tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
8:20 p.m. — Oh, that’s a big loss for the Lakers.
Free agent guard Alex Caruso has agreed to a four-year, $37M deal with the Chicago Bulls, his agent Greg Lawrence of @Wasserman tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
8:10 p.m. — The Knicks add Evan Fournier and keep Derrick Rose. Fournier’s deal reportedly includes a team option on the fourth year.
Free agent Evan Fournier has agreed to a four-year deal that could be worth as much as $78M with the New York Knicks, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Free agent G Derrick Rose has agreed to a three-year, $43M deal to return to the New York Knicks, source tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
8 p.m. — What is Norman Powell trying to tell us?
7:50 p.m. — The Lakers add some role players who should fit well alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook.
Free agent F Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agents Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann and Erika Ruiz of @caa_sports tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
Free agent guard Wayne Ellington Jr. has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year deal, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 2, 2021
Free agent Dwight Howard is returning to the Lakers, his agent Qais Haider tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
7:30 p.m. — Run it back. Bobby Portis is sticking with the Bucks on a two-year, $9 million deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
RUN THAT SHIT BACK! Proud to call Milwaukee my home. Wouldn’t want to be no where else! #UNDERDOG
To the fans, thank you for your continued support. Now let’s get it! pic.twitter.com/Xwp8Yfwry1
— Bobby BP Portis (@BPortistime) August 2, 2021
7:15 p.m. — With JaMychal Green and Jeff Green on their way to Denver, Nuggets forward Paul Millsap could be on his way out the door.
Free agent forward/center Jeff Green has agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN. The deal includes a player option in the second year.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) August 2, 2021
7 p.m. — Here are the terms on Kyle Lowry’s new contract with the Heat:
6:50 p.m. — Good call by Chris Paul declining that player option.
BREAKING NEWS: Free agent star Chris Paul reaches agreement with Phoenix Suns on four-year, up to $120 million contract that will expire when he’s 40, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 2, 2021
6:40 p.m. — Kyle Lowry is joining the Heat. The source on that report? Kyle Lowry.
6:20 p.m. — After drafting Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers re-sign Jarrett Allen to lock up their frontcourt of the future.
Restricted free agent C Jarrett Allen has agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents Derrick Powell and Jim Tanner tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
6:15 p.m. — The Knicks keep a couple of key role players on the roster.
Free agent G Alec Burks has agreed to a three-year, $30M contract to stay with the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
Free agent C Nerlens Noel is returning to the New York Knicks on a three-year, $32M contract, his agent @GeorgeLangberg tells ESPN. Tom Thibodeau keeps his rim protector.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
6:10 p.m. — Jimmy Butler is getting PAID.
Butler’s max contract is expected to be in the four years and in excess of $184 million, per cap experts. 💰 https://t.co/pCghWjYVJW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
6:05 p.m. — Well, that was fast. A rundown of the early signings…
6 p.m. — And here we go. Lonzo Ball is heading to Chicago.
Lonzo Ball has agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul tells @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is landing on a four-year, $85 million contract with Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade agreement, his agent and @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
5:50 p.m. — Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reports that rival executives expect Kyle Lowry to end up in Miami.
5:40 p.m. — The Hawks and John Collins are “not close to an agreement,” according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The 23-year-old emerged as a key member of Atlanta’s run to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals, averaging 13.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in the playoffs.