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- Danilo GallinariItalian basketball playerLiveTodayTomorrowvs--|
- Adrian WojnarowskiAmerican sportswriter
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- Dejounte MurrayAmerican basketball playerLiveTodayTomorrowvs--|
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2022 NBA free agency: Tracking Day 1 rumors, contracts and more originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
NBA free agency technically begins Thursday night, but the action already has begun.
The league gave us a blockbuster deal Wednesday afternoon with the Spurs and Hawks reportedly agreeing to a trade that will send All-Star guard Dejounte Murray to Atlanta and forward Danilo Gallinari, three first-round draft picks, and a pick swap to San Antonio.
Teams can start negotiating with free agents at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, which means we should see more player movement as teams look to revamp their rosters ahead of the 2022-23 season. While the top free agents -- Washington's Bradley Beal, Philadelphia's James Harden and Chicago's Zach LaVine -- are expected to stay put, a host of other talented players could change teams in the coming days.
Forsberg: Daydreaming of a fast track to 'Slo Mo' Kyle Anderson
Will the Boston Celtics land any of these players? The Celtics aren't expected to make a big splash but have interest in adding a bench scorer and/or playmaker as they look to build on a terrific 2021-22 campaign.
There will be no shortage of NBA rumors and news throughout the day, so keep it right here for the latest updates leading up to 6 p.m. ET. (All times Eastern)
For all Day 2 moves, go HERE.
9:34 p.m.: Jalen Brunson is joining the Knicks on a four year deal worth $104 million, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
8:42 p.m.: Much to our Chris Forsberg's chagrin, Kyle Anderson is signing with the Minnesota Timberwolves, per 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
7:04 p.m.: Lonnie Walker is signing with the Lakers, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports.
Free agent Lonnie Walker IV has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
6:54 p.m.: Patty Mills is returning to Brooklyn on a two-year., $14.5 million deal, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Free agent G Patty Mills has agreed to return to the Brooklyn Nets on a two-year, $14.5M deal, his agent Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
6:49 p.m.: Danilo Gallinaro is deciding between the Bulls and Celtics and while Chicago can offer more money, Boston is his preferred landing spot, per Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer.
Sounds like Danilo Gallinari will be deciding between Chicago and Boston for his next team. The Bulls have much of the full MLE to offer, roughly $8M AAV and a hair more than the Celtics. But Boston appears to be Gallo's preferred landing spot.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 30, 2022
6:11 p.m.: Mo Bamba is sticking with the Magic on a two-year, $21 million deal, according to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
6:10 p.m.: Joe Ingles is signing with the Bucks, Ingles' wife Renae announced on Twitter.
BREAKING NEWS:
Sources very close to free agent @Joeingles7 can confirm that he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks.
CEO of the house, Renae Ingles, is thrilled for Joe and their family.
Joe himself, is said to be very bucking happy.#nba #nbanews pic.twitter.com/4yra9gQst3— Renae Ingles (@RenaeIngles) June 30, 2022
Free agent center Mo Bamba has reached an agreement with the Orlando Magic on a two-year, $21 million deal, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Greer Love of @PrioritySports tell @YahooSports. https://t.co/Vs09sDBcOl
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2022
6 p.m.: Free agency has begun!
A flurry of activity is being reported. Here are the initial contract agreements, including a couple stars in Devin Booker and Bradley Beal getting max contracts.
Sources: Malik Monk is signing a two-year, $19M deal to join the Kings. https://t.co/spgbvRZspx
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Free agent PJ Tucker is finalizing a three-year, $33.2 million fully guaranteed deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, his agent Andre Buck (@andrebuck14) told @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Free agent Victor Oladipo has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal to return to the Miami Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein has agreed to a two-year, $16 million-plus deal with the New York Knicks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Fully guaranteed deal for Hartenstein.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has agreed to a deal with the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
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.
Booker will also be the cover athlete for NBA 2K23, per sources.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
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
All-Star guard Bradley Beal has agreed to a five-year, $251 million maximum contract to stay with the Washington Wizards, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
Free agent F Bobby Portis is returning to the Milwaukee Bucks on a 4-year, $49M contract, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons has agreed on a four-year, $100 million contract extension, his agent Bill Duffy of @BDA_Sports + WME Sports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
5:54 p.m.: JaVale McGee is already drawing interest from the Mavericks and Bucks, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
Sources: Mavericks and Bucks are expected to aggressively pursue C JaVale McGee in free agency.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) June 30, 2022
5:27 p.m.: Spurs guard Lonnie Walker IV will become an unrestricted free agent Wednesday at 6 p.m., per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
The Spurs are pulling the qualifying offer on Lonnie Walker IV, making him an unrestricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Expect a strong market for Walker immediately.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
5:03 p.m.: Jalen Brunson is expected to sign a four-year, $110 million deal with the New York Knicks, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Free agent Jalen Brunson intends to sign a four-year, near $110M deal with the New York Knicks in free agency, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. The Mavericks never received chance to make offer, sources said.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2022
5 p.m.: Here's some more information on potential Durant trade destinations, per various reports.
The Nets won’t trade KD to the Suns without getting Devin Booker in return, per @JakeLFischer pic.twitter.com/vtLpQsD1Xf
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 30, 2022
KD and Kyrie “want to continue to play together,†but not in Brooklyn, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/Tr1LxLHBa9
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 30, 2022
4 p.m.: Danilo Gallinari has interest in the Celtics, Heat and Bulls after being waived by the Spurs, ESPN's Dave McMenamin reports.
Will be seeking the mid-level exception with BOS, MIA and CHI among the teams he has interest in, a source close to Gallinari told ESPN https://t.co/H3V2WTEsCG
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) June 30, 2022
3:35 p.m.: Danilo Gallinari is hitting the open market, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
After officially completing trade with Hawks today, the Spurs are expected to waive F Danilo Gallinari, sources tell ESPN. As a free agent, Gallinari will be able to choose among contenders in both conferences.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022
3 p.m.: How's this for a bombshell?? Kevin Durant has requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets, The Athletic's Shams Charania reports.
The Phoenix Suns are Durant's "preferred" landing spot, per Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes, but the Miami Heat reportedly are on his list as well with several other teams prepared to offer trade packages.
11:35 a.m.: The Hawks continue to ponder more moves in the wake of the Murray trade, per Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer.
Not sure if this has been reported yet, but I’m told Danilo Gallinari’s guarantee date has only been officially moved back to July 8, which would suggest Atlanta is still looking to expand the Dejounte Murray trade as Hawks look for further John Collins, Kevin Huerter deals.
— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 30, 2022
11:24 a.m.: It wouldn't be NBA free agency without cryptic emojis! Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder has been rumored as a potential trade candidate.
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— JAE CROWDER (@CJC9BOSS) June 30, 2022
11:15 a.m.: Tobias Harris apparently is a name to monitor... ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported Thursday morning on "Get Up!" that the Philadelphia 76ers could look to trade the veteran forward.
9:25 a.m.: Could Danilo Gallinari be an option for the Celtics? Boston will be interested in signing the 6-foot-10 Italian forward if he's waived by the Spurs, per multiple reports.
League source confirms report by @JakeLFischer that Celtics are interested in signing Danilo Gallinari if he is waived by San Antonio.
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) June 29, 2022
9:20 a.m.: Boston "isn't expected to pursue any radical changes" this offseason, Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reports. Mannix also noted that perimeter bench scoring will be the Celtics' "priority" in the free-agent and trade markets.
9:17 a.m.: Kemba Walker is expected to be bought out by the Detroit Pistons and become a free agent, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports.
9 a.m.: The Hawks may look to trade Kevin Huerter or Bogdan Bogdanovic after adding Murray, The Athletic's Chris Kirschner and Sam Amick reported Wednesday night. Huerter would fit into Boston's $17.1 million traded player exception and could be an intriguing option for the C's, as our Chris Forsberg detailed recently.
