After a fairly quiet week or so, the NBA world was given a major shakeup this week when Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Raptors of all teams in a multi-player deal also involving DeMar DeRozan. Plus, Carmelo Anthony finally parted ways with the Thunder. He'll soon be a free agent after being traded to the Hawks in a three-team deal. Those were just the latest in a number of big moves this offseason, as we've seen LeBron James leave Cleveland again to join the Lakers, Paul George spurn L.A. to stay with the Thunder and DeMarcus Cousins join up with the Warriors. Aside from the trades, though, things have definitely slowed down on the free agent front.
But even while dozens of new deals have been inked, there are still a handful of players left unsigned, including Clint Capela and Dwyane Wade.
To keep all the rumors surrounding free agency straight, we'll continue to update this post with all the latest on reported deals, trades and negotiations.
Friday, July 20
Grizzlies to add Mack
The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly close to beefing up their backcourt depth. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the team is nearing a deal with free agent guard Shelvin Mack.
Suns send Dudley to Nets
We have another trade. The Suns have reportedly sent Jared Dudley and a 2021 second-round pick to the Nets in exchange for Darrell Arthur. Both players are likely to be bought out, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Full story
Ferrell reverses course
Yogi Ferrell will apparently not be returning to the Mavericks, after all. Shams Charania reported on Friday that Ferrell has backed out of his deal and will re-enter free agency. Full story
Thursday, July 19
Nuggets, Monte Morris agree to deal
The Nuggets have agreed to a three-year deal, $4.8 million deal with guard Monte Morris, who was previously on a two-way contract with Denver, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The first two seasons of the deal are reportedly guaranteed.
Thunder trade Melo, get Schroder
The Oklahoma City Thunder have finally parted ways with Carmelo Anthony, sending him to Atlanta in a three-team deal also involving the 76ers, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The Hawks will buy out and waive Anthony, who is expected to join a contender, with the Rockets considered the front-runner. The Thunder will receive point guard Dennis Schroder in the deal. Full story
Mavs finalizing deal with Dirk
Dirk Nowitzki isn't going anywhere. The 40-year-old and the Mavericks are finalizing a one-year, $5 million deal, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The sides are reportedly in no rush to get the contract signed.
Mavericks to retain Ferrell
Another free-agent guard is off the board. According to Shams Charania, the Mavericks will reportedly bring back Yogi Ferrell on a two-year, $5.3M deal.
Celtics bringing back Smart
The standoff between the Celtics and Marcus Smart could be coming to an end soon. According to Shams Charania report, Smart and Boston agreed to a four-year, $52 million deal. Full story
Wednesday, July 18
Kings looking to add Bjelica
Nemanja Bjelica was supposed to be heading to Philadelphia after agreeing to a one-year deal with the club, but pulled out of the deal with plans to reportedly return to Europe. However, he has now reversed course yet again, and is reportedly in talks to sign with the Kings.
Celtics, Smart progressing on deal
The Celtics are reportedly in talks to keep Marcus Smart in town. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Danny Ainge and Smart's agent are "seriously engaged" on a new four-year deal. Full story
Spurs trade Kawhi to Raptors for DeRozan
The Kawhi Leonard era in San Antonio is over. The Spurs have traded Leonard to the Raptors in a multi-player deal including DeMar DeRozan. Full story
Tuesday, July 17
Nets reach deal with Treveon Graham
The Nets have agreed to a two-year deal with 6-5 wing Treveon Graham, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. The first season of the contract will reportedly be completely guaranteed.
Raptors, Brown nearing deal
Guard Lorenzo Brown and the Raptors are finalizing a one-year deal, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Brown was the G League MVP last season for Raptors 905.
Bjelica to return to Europe
European free agent forward Nemanja Bjelica, who recently agreed to a one-year deal to join the 76ers, reportedly informed the team Monday that he will stay overseas rather than joining Philly this season according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Bjelica was the No. 35 overall pick in 2010.
Okafor works out for four teams
Free agent big man Jahlil Okafor, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, is drawing interest in the market for his services. According to Sporting News, Okafor worked out for four teams last week in Las Vegas and "remains hopeful" he will come to an agreement with a team ahead of fall training camp. Okafor played for the Brooklyn Nets, but Sporting News reports he won't be back with the team in 2018.
Monday, July 16
Spurs, Cunningham agree to deal
The San Antonio Spurs have agreed to a one-year deal with forward Dante Cunningham, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports and Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The nine-year vet played for the Pelicans and Nets last season.
Sunday, July 15
Report: Pistons pick up Bullock team option
The Pistons have picked up the option on Reggie Bullock and will be keeping him for another season, reports The Detroit News. Bullock is coming off a solid year for Detroit where he started 52 games.
Report: Delaney could head overseas
Malcolm Delaney could be heading overseas if he doesn't find a suitable offer in the NBA. According to Eurohoops.net, Anadolou Efe is reportedly offering Delaney a one-year $2.2 million deal. Delaney has spent the last two seasons in Atlanta.
Saturday, July 14
Report: Napier agrees to deal with Nets
The Nets and guard Shabazz Napier have reportedly agreed to a two-year deal that will bring Napier to Brooklyn, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Napier is coming off what is generally considered his best year as a pro.
Report: Frye returning to Cleveland
Channing Frye is returning to Cleveland. Frye had a role in the Cavaliers 2016 championship, but was traded to Los Angeles last season. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Frye and the Cavs have agreed to a deal that will once again make Frye a member of the Cavaliers.
Bulls sign Jabari Parker
The Bulls have been rumored to be after Jabari Parker for a while now. Well, they finally got their man as Parker has signed with Chicago on a reported two-year deal worth $40M. Full story
Yogi Ferrell close to deal with Mavs
The Dallas Mavericks have rescinded the qualifying offer to Yogi Ferrell, but according to Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News, that is just so they can offer him a multi-year deal.
Friday, July 13
Jabari Parker nearing deal with Bulls
Restricted free agent Jabari Parker reportedly wants to play for his hometown Chicago Bulls, and it's looking like that could be a real possibility. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarwoski, the Bulls are nearing a deal with the restricted free agent, which the Bucks are not expected to match. Full story
Report: Rockets 'front-runners' to get Melo
The Houston Rockets' interest in Carmelo Anthony dates back far beyond just these few weeks of free agency. And now, it appears they may get their man. Shams Charania reported the Rockets are "strong front-runners" to sign Anthony once he leaves the Thunder. Full story
Thursday, July 12
Report: IT heading to Denver
Isaiah Thomas has reportedly found a home. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the former All-Star will join the Nuggets on a one-year deal.
Report: Ellington to stay with Heat
Sharpshooting swingman Wayne Ellington will reportedly stay with the Miami Heat. ESPN's Chris Haynes reported that the veteran will sign a one-year, $6.2M deal.
Report: Bulls rescind offer to Nwaba
David Nwaba will now be an unrestricted free agent. Shams Charania reported on Thursday evening that the Bulls had rescinded their qualifying offer.
Rockets looking at Nick Young
According to Mark Berman of Fox 26 in Houston, the Rockets are one of at least six teams interested in the services of Nick "Swaggy P" Young. Young played an important role during the Warriors' most recent NBA title run.
Smart is 'top priority' for Celtics
The Celtics and restricted free agent guard Marcus Smart have been locked in a stalemate during his restricted free agency. But according to Celtics GM and team president Danny Ainge, Smart remains the team's "top priority." Full story
Wednesday, July 11
Houston picks up James Ennis
The Rockets have a couple of holes to fill at the small forward position after losing Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute to free agency. It appears they've found a replacement, as Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that Houston will sign free agent James Ennis to a two-year deal.
Report: Knicks mulling Porzingis extension
The Knicks could potentially extend Kristaps Porzingis this summer. They have until October to do so, but New York appears hesitant to give up the $10 million in cap space it would cost them for the summer of 2019. Scott Perry talked to Marc Berman of The New York Post about his plans for the Knicks future.
Report: Towns, Wolves discussing max extension
The Timberwolves and Karl-Anthony Towns are reportedly in discussions for a max contract extension. Towns is an important piece to the Wolves future and someone that they'll want to lock in for a long time. Full story
Report: Teodosic staying with Clippers
Milos Teodosic is reportedly staying with the Clippers. There was an expectation when he opted in to his contract that the Los Angeles would later waive him, but that does not appear to be the case.
Tuesday, July 10
Warriors to sign Curry's future brother-in-law
The Warriors are keeping it in the family, reportedly agreeing to a two-way deal with guard Damion Lee, who also happens to be Stephen Curry's future brother in law. Lee averaged 10.7 points in 15 games for the Hawks last season.
Spurs re-sign Davis Bertans
The Spurs let Kyle Anderson walk, but they've elected to hang onto another restricted free agent forward. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, San Antonio and Davis Bertans have agreed on a two-year, $14.5 million deal.
Heat having trouble trading Whiteside, Johnson
The Miami Heat are trying to trade the unfavorable contracts of Hassan Whiteside and Tyler Johnson, but so far they haven't had any luck, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. Dion Waiters' name has also been raised in trade talks, according to the report.
Report: OKC lets Melo meet with Rockets, Heat
Carmelo Anthony could be on the move. A separation between him and the Thunder feels inevitable at this point, but Oklahoma City is reportedly trying to accomplish that split with a trade. Before that happens, the team has allowed Melo to meet with both the Rockets and Heat -- two teams reportedly interested in the veteran. Full story
76ers think they had a real chance at LeBron
Was LeBron James interested in the 76ers? He gave Philadelphia a meeting and the Sixers say that it had to do with how seriously he considered them. Full story
Report: Capela wants new $100M deal
The Rockets and Clint Capela are in contract negotiations, and the big man is reportedly asking for way more than Houston has initially offered. Capela is asking for a contract somewhere in the $100 million range. Full story
Report: Spurs and Forbes reach agreement
The Spurs are bringing back everybody they reasonably can so far in free agency. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Bryn Forbes and the Spurs are reaching an agreement to bring Forbes back to San Antonio for another season.
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