Tag: nba free agency

Marcus Morris agrees to deal with Knicks after Spurs pull offer

Brandon King

According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, Marcus Morris has agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the New York Knicks. You may be wondering how that is possible, when he already agreed to a two-year $20 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, right? Well, not quite. As reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Marc Spears, Morris had in fact agreed to the Spurs deal,however reconsidered it when the New York Knicks, of all teams, created additional cap space when they reworked the deal they had with…

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Minnesota will not match Tyus Jones offer sheet

Brandon King

The Minnesota Timberwolves declined to match the offer sheet that guard Tyus Jones signed with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Duke product had agreed to a three year, $28 million offer sheet. Minnesota had 48 hours to match the offer to keep Jones, which they chose not to do. Over his fours years with the Timberwolves, Jones provided steady play at the backup one spot.

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Lakers to add Avery Bradley once he clears waivers

Brandon King

Though the Lakers missed out on the big fish of Kawhi Leonard, they have made several quality-appearing signings in the interim. Since this weekend, the Lakers have added, Demarcus Cousins, Danny Green, and Quinn Cook and resigned Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rajon Rondo and JaVale McGee. With Avery Bradley agreeing to a two-year, $9.7 million deal, it appears Los Angeles ha made another solid addition to their roster. The deal is actually a “one plus one”, with the second year being a player option. Last year it was a tale of two…

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Tyus Jones signs a 3 year deal with Grizzlies

Brandon King

Former Timberwolves backup point guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a three year, $28 million dollar offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies, who have been more active than usual this offseason. Initially it was reported the offer sheet was for three years at $24 million, however Jones’ agent, Kevin Bradbury of BDA Sports Management told the Pioneer Press that the number was closer to $28 million when factoring in “likely incentives.” Jones , a restricted free agent, has spent the first four years of his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves.…

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Quinn Cook agrees to deal with Lakers

Brandon King

The post-Kawhi dust will continue to settle with complimentary and specialist players now being signed. Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes has reported that the Los Angeles Lakers and free agent guard Quinn Cook have reached an agreement on a two-year deal worth $6 million. Cook is a career 41.5 percent shooter from beyond the arc, something the Lakers have lacked in recent years.

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Danny Green agrees to deal with Lakers

Brandon King

Once Kawhi Leonard signed there were other ancillary players, who had been in a holding pattern awaiting his decision, who would fall into place in various locales around the league. One of those was Danny Green, who fate was thought tied to Kawhi’s. Shortly after the Leonard decision was announced Adrian Wojnarowski broke news that the sharpshooter has agreed to a two-year deal worth $30 million. If Green can resemble more of how he looked on the regular season, he brings the Lakers shooting they having been sorely lacking and…

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Breaking News: Kawhi Leonard to sign with Clippers

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The last major free agent domino has finally fallen. After much speculation, which at one point included aerially following SUV’s thought to contain Leopard he has finally made a decision regarding where he will be playing next year and that will be with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard will sign with the Clippers. It will be a four year, $142 million maximum contract. Kawhi had been linked with the ballclub at several points throughout this past season. After helping the Toronto Raptors win…

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July 2 NBA Free Agency Recap

Brandon King

Day two of the NBA’s second season featured more additions and roster moves , although certainly not at the magnitude of Sunday. Here is a recap of what went down on July 2. * Report: Clippers retain McGruder after late claim* Report: Nets add Chandler to big haul* Reports: Mudiay off to Utah* Report: Kornet, Bulls agree to deal* Report: Dudley leaves Brooklyn for L.A.* Report: Jazz add Green to busy revamp* Report: Timberwolves add Vonleh* Report: Robinson III reaches deal with Warriors* Report: Arcidiacono returning to Bulls* Report: Ennis returns to Philadelphia* Reports: Warriors add Cauley-Stein* Report: Celtics bring back Wanamaker* Report: Theis,…

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Knicks to sign Elfrid Payton

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According to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks and free agent point guard Elfrid Payton have agreed on a two year deal worth $16 million. This past season with the New Orleans Pelicans, in his 42 appearances, Payton averaged 10.7 point and 7.6 assists in 29.8 minutes per contest.

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June 30 NBA Free Agency Bonanza Recap

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From nba.com: With free agency set to officially open at 6:01 p.m., teams and players are already beginning to arrange meetings and more. Keep up on all the latest news, talks and more as the offseason takes flight: * Reports: Butler trade to Heat hits snag* Report: Murray agrees to max extension with Nuggets * Report: Portis to accept Knicks offer sheet* Report: Russell to Warriors, Iguodala to Grizzlies* Report: Robin Lopez to join brother Brook in Milwaukee* Reports: Thompson, Warriors agree to five-year deal* Report: Muscala set to join Thunder* Report: Hezonja headed to Portland* Reports: Rockets to keep Green,…

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