{"id":14294,"date":"2025-07-03T06:06:53","date_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/sin-categoria\/nba-ayton-to-lakers-turner-to-bucks-and-more-in-free-agency-2025-26\/"},"modified":"2025-07-03T06:06:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T10:06:53","slug":"nba-ayton-to-lakers-turner-to-bucks-and-more-in-free-agency-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alofokedeportes.com\/en\/nba\/nba-ayton-to-lakers-turner-to-bucks-and-more-in-free-agency-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA: Ayton to Lakers, Turner to Bucks and more in free agency 2025-26"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NBA Free Agency Shakes Up the Market: Analysis and Grades of the Signings<\/h2>\n\nThe NBA free agency has started strong, and teams are reinforcing their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Below, we analyze the most impactful moves so far.\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Myles Turner<\/strong> leaves the Indiana Pacers, Eastern Conference finalists, to join the <strong>Milwaukee Bucks.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/strong> and <strong>Jaren Jackson Jr.<\/strong> sign maximum extensions.<\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>James Harden<\/strong> agrees to a new two-year contract with the <strong>LA Clippers.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n<li><strong>LeBron James<\/strong> exercises his player option for $52.6 million with the Los Angeles Lakers.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\nAs more agreements are confirmed, at <strong>Alofoke Deportes<\/strong> we evaluate each move and its impact on the 2025-26 season and beyond.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Deandre Ayton Joins the Lakers<\/h2>\n\n\nThe <strong>Los Angeles Lakers<\/strong> have reached an agreement with center <strong>Deandre Ayton<\/strong> for a two-year contract.\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade: B+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nAfter reaching an agreement for the termination of his contract with the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers<\/strong>, Ayton seems to fit well with the Lakers. At almost 27 years old, Ayton is significantly younger than other center options on the team, which could make him a long-term option.\n\nAyton could be a <em>pick-and-roll<\/em> threat for Doncic in the Lakers&#8217; offense, providing powerful vertical spacing.\n\n<h2>The Hornets Secure Mann and Add Depth with Dinwiddie<\/h2>\n\nThe <strong>Charlotte Hornets<\/strong> have agreed to re-sign guard <strong>Tre Mann<\/strong> to a three-year, $24 million contract, and have reached a one-year agreement with guard <strong>Spencer Dinwiddie.<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nMann: B-\n\nDinwiddie: B\n\nAfter acquiring <strong>Collin Sexton<\/strong> from the <strong>Utah Jazz<\/strong>, the Hornets seem determined to ensure that playmaking is not a problem. Mann&#8217;s injury in November was a major factor in that weakness.\n\nDinwiddie, as the fifth guard in Charlotte, is insurance against injuries. His incorporation creates a logjam on the roster for the Hornets.\n\n<h2>Myles Turner Joins the Bucks<\/h2>\n\nThe <strong>Milwaukee Bucks<\/strong> have reached a four-year, $107 million agreement with center <strong>Myles Turner.<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Grade: B-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThis is perhaps the most surprising move in NBA free agency. Turner seemed destined to re-sign with the <strong>Indiana Pacers<\/strong>, but now joins the Bucks, who aspire to compete for the championship.\n\nTurner is a younger version of Brook Lopez, capable of protecting the rim and opening the court for Antetokounmpo. Turner is in the best three-point shooting season of his career, averaging 2.2 per game with 40% accuracy.\n\nTurner&#8217;s arrival could be key to the Bucks&#8217; aspirations.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs supermax extension with OKC<\/h2>\n\n\nThe <strong>Oklahoma City Thunder<\/strong> have reached an agreement with point guard <strong>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/strong> for a four-year supermax extension.\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: Passed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nThe Thunder benefits from the supermax extension, with Gilgeous-Alexander, deserving of every penny, securing his future with the team. Oklahoma City has planned ahead, giving it flexibility to maintain competitiveness.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bucks Sign Harris and Sims<\/h2>\n\n\nThe <strong>Milwaukee Bucks<\/strong> have reached a two-year agreement with guard <strong>Gary Harris<\/strong> and center <strong>Jericho Sims.<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nHarris: C\n\nSims: B-\n\nFollowing the surprising moves of the week, the Bucks continue to reinforce their roster. Harris could take minutes off the bench in a 3-and-D role. Sims, acquired mid-season, offers valuable minutes as a third center.\n\nThe Bucks have signed several player options, which could cause problems in the future.\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knicks sign Yabusele<\/h2>\n\n\nThe <strong>New York Knicks<\/strong> have reached a two-year, $12 million agreement with forward\/center <strong>Guerschon Yabusele.<\/strong>\n\n\n<p><strong>Rating: B<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nYabusele was a bright spot in the lost season of the <strong>Philadelphia 76ers.<\/strong> In the Knicks, Yabusele fits better in the rotation, which could be beneficial for the team.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NBA Free Agency Shakes Up the Market: Analysis and Grades of the Signings The NBA free agency has started strong, and teams are reinforcing their rosters for the 2025-26 season. Below, we analyze the most impactful moves so far. 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