Frenzied Moves in the NBA: Latest Updates
Following the conclusion of the NBA Finals and the Draft, the free agency market has become the center of attention, with numerous moves promising to reshape the rosters for the upcoming season. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant heads to the Houston Rockets, while league teams closely watch the situation of Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Milwaukee Bucks. The New York Knicks are still looking for a head coach, and the Boston Celtics are remodeling their team after Jayson Tatum’s injury. The Memphis Grizzlies and the Orlando Magic kicked off the trade season with a deal involving several players and draft picks. Desmond Bane joins Orlando, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony, and several future first-round picks join the Grizzlies.On Monday, the NBA announced that the salary cap for the 2025-26 season was set at $154.647 million, with a tax level of $187.895 million. The first exception level was set at $195.945 million and the second at $207.824 million. These figures will take effect on Tuesday at 12:01 a.m. ET.
Here’s a summary of the most recent moves in the league:July 1st
6:03 p.m. ET: Free agent Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.5:08 p.m. ET: The LA Clippers plan to waive center Drew Eubanks, who will sign with the Sacramento Kings for one year after clearing waivers.4:39 p.m. ET: Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.3:32 p.m. ET: Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million contract with the Boston Celtics.2:30 p.m. ET: Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million contract extension with the Toronto Raptors, extending his contract through 2029-30.1:40 p.m. ET: Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, with a player option for the second year.12:43 p.m. ET: Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option in the second season.12:42 p.m. ET: Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.12:41 p.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Vasilije Micic.12:00 p.m. ET: Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in the second season.11:58 a.m. ET: The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets in exchange for Dario Saric.11:17 a.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks plan to waive Damian Lillard and extend the remaining $113 million of his contract to acquire Myles Turner.11:07 a.m. ET: Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in 2028-29 and a full 15% trade kicker.11:02 a.m. ET: Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, plus a player option.10:02 a.m. ET: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a supermax contract extension for four years and $285 million with the Oklahoma City Thunder, extending his contract until 2030-31.June 30
11 p.m. ET: Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract with a player option to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.9:55 p.m. ET: Trendon Watford agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.9:50 p.m. ET: Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers.9:28 p.m. ET: Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in the second season.9:22 p.m. ET: Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million contract with the Charlotte Hornets.9:01 p.m. ET: Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks.8:33 p.m. ET: Nigel Hayes-Davis, EuroLeague champion and Finals MVP, has agreed to a one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.8:20 p.m. ET: Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Orlando Magic.8:17 p.m. ET: The Atlanta Hawks send a 2027 second-round pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker via a sign-and-trade.8:08 p.m. ET: Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million contract with the Atlanta Hawks, which includes a player option and a trade kicker.8:04 p.m. ET: Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed contract with the Boston Celtics.7:52 p.m. ET: LeBron James has not had any discussions with the Lakers about wanting a trade.7:48 p.m. ET: Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the LA Clippers.7:33 p.m. ET: Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.7:30 p.m. ET: Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Houston Rockets.7:26 p.m. ET: Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs.7:18 p.m. ET: Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.7:16 p.m. ET: Bruce Brown has agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.7:13 p.m. ET: Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option in 2026-27.7:09 p.m. ET: Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, with a player option in the third year.7:06 p.m. ET: The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cameron Johnson.7:02 p.m. ET: D’Angelo Russell has agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.7:00 p.m. ET: Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract to return to the Chicago Bulls.6:45 p.m. ET: Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.6:39 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and Cole Anthony’s representatives are working to resolve the situation that allows Memphis to create the necessary salary space to renegotiate and extend Jaren Jackson Jr., while giving Anthony the opportunity to find his next destination.6:33 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed contract.6:32 p.m. ET: Paul Reed has agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons.6:30 p.m. ET: Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets.6:20 p.m. ET: Santi Aldama has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract to return to the Memphis Grizzlies.6:16 p.m. ET: The Memphis Grizzlies and star Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to agree on a renegotiation and a five-year, $240 million maximum extension that includes a player option in the final year of the contract, in 2029-30.5:25 p.m. ET: Mike Brown, former coach of the Sacramento Kings, will have a second meeting with the New York Knicks for the head coaching position and has emerged as a strong candidate.2:47 p.m. ET: Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz.1:57 p.m. ET: Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the LA Clippers. The deal includes a team option and a trade kicker.12:45 p.m. ET: Day’Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million contract to return to the Brooklyn Nets.12:42 p.m. ET: Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves.12:28 p.m. ET: Collin Gillespie intends to sign a one-year guaranteed contract to return to the Phoenix Suns.11:38 a.m. ET: The Utah Jazz…
