NBA Free Agency 2020 Latest Updates: The Houston Rockets are nearing a deal with the 4 time NBA All-Star DeMarcus Cousins. The LA Lakers waived him off before the Covid-19 pandemic because of his injury issues.
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24-11-2020 – NBA Free Agency 2020 Latest Updates
10:55 A.M.
Jordan Bone agrees to a deal with Orlando Magic:
Former Pistons guard Jordan Bone has agreed to a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic
10:20 A.M.
Why did the LA Clippers did not want Montrezl Harrell back:
The new LA Lakers’ forward reveals why the LA Clippers would not sign him back.
Montrezl Harrell was a vital piece of the LA Clippers last season. Although, he said “apparently” the team did not want him back.
10:00 A.M.
John Wall to stay put at the Washington Wizards:
Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard said: “there are no plans” to trade John Wall, and that the former All-Star point guard has not requested a deal.
In a video call with reporters Monday, Sheppard was asked several times about Wall, who will attempt to make his way back from a ruptured left Achilles.
09:32 A.M.
4-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins nearing a move to the Houston Rockets
After having an injury-ridden season with the LA Lakers, they waived Cousins off in February before he played a single game for them. He was recovering from a torn ACL and was waived so the team could add Markieff Morris.
The Houston Rockets are looking to sign him on a minimum contract.
01:00 A.M.
Alex Len signs with the Toronto Raptors:
Free-agent center Alex Len has agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania.
23-11-2020 – NBA Free Agency 2020 Latest Updates
11:25 P.M.
Obi Toppin officially signs for the New York Knicks:
Obi Toppin was selected by the New York Knicks as the No. 8 draft pick in the NBA Draft 2020.
Knicks rookie Obi Toppin will wear No. 1, as @StevePopper noted.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) November 23, 2020
11:00 P.M.
Markieff Morris to return to the LA Lakers:
Free-agent Markieff Morris has agreed to a minimum deal to return to the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania.
10:55 P.M.
Damyean Dotson signs with Cleveland Cavaliers:
Free-agent G Damyean Dotson has agreed to a two-year, $4M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN.
10:36 P.M.
Solomon Hill agrees to a one year deal with Atlanta Hawks:
Free-agent F Solomon Hill has agreed to a one-year deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN.
10:30 P.M.
Dario Saric has agreed to a three-year, $27M deal to stay with Phoenix, agents Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman of @excelsm_bball tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 23, 2020
04:20 P.M.
Minnesota Timberwolves withdraw qualifying offer for Kelan Martin:
The Minnesota Timberwolves have withdrawn the qualifying offer for Kelan Martin. Martin is now an unrestricted free agent.
03:50 P.M.
Atlanta Hawks give Bogdan Bogdanovic a $72M offer sheet:
Golden State Warriors sign Kelly Oubre from Oklahoma City Thunder, costs them a massive $66M
The Golden State Warriors are set for the 2020-21 NBA season with their All-Star Steph Curry returning from injury and with the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft – James Wiseman. They have now signed Kelly Oubre from the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Boston Celtics offer $195M max contract extension to 22-year old Jayson Tatum; Report
After developing as one of the best players in the NBA last season, Jayson Tatum has reportedly been rewarded with a max contract extension from the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum’s deal will be worth $195 million over five years. The contract includes a player option after the fourth season, according to ESPN.
Utah Jazz offers a massive $195M max contract extension to Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell is being offered a massive $195 million max contract from the Utah Jazz over 5 years, according to Adrian Wojnarowski.
02:00 P.M.
Jeff Green to sign with Brooklyn Nets
Green has reportedly signed a one-year deal to join the Nets. The terms of the deal have not yet been announced.
01:14 P.M.
Tristan Thompson to sign with Boston Celtics
Thompson has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal to join the Boston Celtics, bolstering their frontcourt.
Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2020
01:00 P.M.
Aron Baynes to sign with Toronto Raptors
After losing Serge Ibaka (Clippers) and Marc Gasol (Lakers) in free agency, the Raptors bring in hard-nosed Australian big man Aron Baynes on a two-year, $14.3 million deal.
12:30 P.M.
Marc Gasol to sign with Los Angeles Lakers
After losing Dwight Howard in free agency and trading JaVale McGee, the Lakers add the veteran 35-year-old center on a two-year deal.
Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers after reportedly agreeing to a two-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Marc Gasol to join LeBron James at LA Lakers?
12:00 P.M.
Fred VanVleet to re-sign with Toronto Raptors
That noise you heard was a collective sigh of relief from the entire country of Canada. He creates history by signing the largest contract for an undrafted player. VanVleet is returning to the Raptors on a four-year deal worth $85 million.
The fourth year of his deal will reportedly be a player option, but there’s more to the deal than that. According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, VanVleet’s salary will dip by 8% in Year 2, giving the Raptors some wiggle room for the loaded 2021 free agency class.
03:00 P.M.
DeAndre’ Bembry to sign with Toronto Raptors
Former Hawks forward DeAndre’ Bembry has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $4 million deal to join the Raptors.
11:04 A.M.
Chris Boucher to re-sign with Toronto Raptors
Canadian Chris Boucher is staying in Toronto after reportedly agreeing to a two-year, $13.5 million deal with the Raptors.
Juancho Hernangomez to re-sign with Minnesota Timberwolves
Restricted free agent Juancho Hernangomez is reportedly returning to Minnesota on a three-year, $21 Minnesota.
Austin Rivers to sign with New York Knicks
The Knicks add more depth to their backcourt stocks, reportedly signing Austin Rivers to a three-year, $10 million deal.
Bismack Biyombo to sign with Charlotte Hornets
Biyombo is reportedly returning to the Hornets.
Willie Cauley-Stein to sign with Dallas Mavericks
Cauley-Stein is reportedly sticking with the Mavericks on a two-year deal.
Bryn Forbes to sign with Milwaukee Bucks
Forbes has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Bucks.
Harry Giles to sign with Portland Trail Blazers
Giles has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Blazers.
JaKarr Sampson to sign with Indiana Pacers
Sampson has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Pacers.
De’Aaron Fox to sign rookie extension with Sacramento Kings
Steven Adams traded to New Orleans Pelicans
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a trade to send Kiwi big man Steven Adams to New Orleans for George Hill, Darius Miller, a 2023 lottery protected first-round pick (via Denver) and two second-round picks.
Dwight Howard to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers
After initially tweeting he was going to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, Howard is heading to the 76ers on a one-year deal.
Avery Bradley to sign with the Miami Heat
Bradley goes from playing a crucial role all regular season with the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to signing a two-year deal with the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.
He will be a great, veteran reserve point guard for Erik Spoelstra’s squad.
Free agent Avery Bradley has agreed to a two-year, $11.6M deal with the Miami Heat, his agent Charles Briscoe tells @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
Jae Crowder to sign with Phoenix Suns
After playing big minutes for the Miami Heat during their run to the NBA Finals, Crowder gets rewarded with a three-year, $30 million deal with the Suns.
Paul Millsap to re-sign with Denver Nuggets
Millsap had reportedly considered a number of different options before electing to sign a one-year “$10-plus million” deal back in Denver.
Carmelo Anthony to sign with Portland Trail Blazers
Anthony will return to the franchise that gave him a chance to return to the NBA last season.
12:32 P.M.
Rajon Rondo to sign with Atlanta Hawks
Two-time NBA champion Rondo is headed to Atlanta on a two-year, $15 million deal.
The Hawks get a veteran floor general to take some pressure off of Trae Young in the team’s pursuit to return to the playoffs.
11:00 A.M.
Serge Ibaka to sign with LA Clippers
Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $19 million deal with the LA Clippers, with the second year a player option.
After losing Montrezl Harrell in free agency to the Los Angeles Lakers, Ibaka immediately fills a need in the frontcourt and brings with him championship experience, elite shot-blocking and floor-spacing, shooting 38.5% from the 3-point line last season.
D.J. Augustin to sign with Milwaukee Bucks
Augustin has reportedly signed a three-year, $21 million deal with the Bucks.
Bobby Portis to sign with Milwaukee Bucks
Portis has reportedly signed with the Bucks on a two-year deal, although the monetary value of his contract has not yet been revealed.
Raul Neto has signed a one-year deal with the Wizards
The details of Neto’s deal have not yet been released.
Gary Clark to re-sign with Orlando Magic
Clark is reportedly returning to Orlando on a two-year, $4.1 million deal.
John Konchar to re-sign with Memphis Grizzlies
Konchar went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft but has found a home in Memphis for the next four years on a deal worth $9 million.
De’Anthony Melton to re-sign with Memphis Grizzlies
Melton has reached a four-year, $35 million deal to stay in Memphis.
According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Melton – the 46th pick in the 2018 NBA Draft – now has the highest net salary from his class for the 2020-21 season at $9.6 million per year.
09:52 A.M.
Kris Dunn to sign with Atlanta Hawks
Dunn has reportedly signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Hawks.
Dunn was one of two players (joining Ben Simmons) to average 2.0 steals per game last season and has emerged as a premier on-ball defender in the league. A great get for an offensive-minded Atlanta team.
09:48 A.M.
Moe Harkless to sign with Miami Heat
Moe Harkless has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the defending Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat.
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski added that “Harkless turned down more lucrative deals” for a chance to play for a contender, only signing a one-year deal to re-enter a more “cash flushed” 2021 free agency.
09:55 A.M.
Denzel Valentine to re-sign with Chicago Bulls
Valentine has reportedly signed a one-year, $4.7 million qualifying offer to stay in Chicago.
Michael Carter-Williams to re-sign with Orlando Magic
Carter-Williams is reportedly returning to Orlando but the terms of the deal have yet to be announced.
Jeff Teague to sign with Boston Celtics
The Celtics have added more depth to their backcourt with the reported signing of Jeff Teague on a one-year deal.
In 59 games last season split between the Timberwolves and Hawks, Teague shot 36.8% from the 3-point line and gives the Celtics another strong ball-handler in the second unit.
Nerlens Noel to sign with New York Knicks
Nerlens Noel has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the New York Knicks.
Elfrid Payton to re-sign with New York Knicks
Payton has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to return to the New York Knicks.
Brad Wanamaker to sign with Golden Stae Warriors
The Golden State Warriors bolster their guard rotation with the addition of Brad Wanamaker on a one-year, $2.25 million deal.
The 31-year-old can expect a larger role in the Bay as Steph Curry’s backup and gives the Warriors another reliable outside threat. Wanamaker connected on 36.3% of his 3-point shots last season.
Wes Iwundu to sign with the Dallas Mavericks
Texas native, Wes Iwundu has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal to join the Dallas Mavericks. Per ESPN’s Tim McMahon, it’s a veteran’s minimum, worth $3.5 million over the two years of the deal.
Jakob Poeltl to re-sign with San Antonio Spurs
Poeltl is reportedly finalising a three-year deal worth $27 million to return to the San Antonio Spurs.
Justin Holiday to re-sign with Indiana Pacers
Holiday has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth $18.1 million to return to the Indiana Pacers.
Robin Lopez to sign with Washington Wizards
Robin Lopez has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to join the Wizards.
Derrick Jones Jr. to sign with Portland Trail Blazers
Slam Dunk champion Derrick Jones Jr. is bringing his high-flying act to Portland after reportedly agreeing to a two-year, $19 million deal with the Blazers, with the second year a player option.
The Blazers have done a great job reinforcing their depth on the wings, adding Jones, Robert Covington, and re-signing Rodney Hood.
Garrett Temple to sign with Chicago Bulls
Brooklyn Nets guard Garrett Temple has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Chicago Bulls.
Pat Connaughton to re-sign with Milwaukee Bucks
Pat Connaughton has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $8.3 million deal to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option for the second year.
James Ennis to re-sign with Orlando Magic
Ennis has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Orlando Magic.
Alec Burks to sign with New York Knicks
Burks has reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6 million deal to join the New York Knicks.
Trey Burke returns to Dallas Mavericks
Trey Burke is reportedly re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year deal.
Mason Plumlee to sign with Detroit Pistons
Denver Nuggets back-up big man Mason Plumlee is heading to the Detroit Pistons on a three-year, $25 million deal.
Anthony Gill to sign with Washington Wizards
Gill has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Wizards, giving them another floor-spacing forward.
The 28-year-old played for Russian team Khimki in the EuroLeague last season, averaging 8.3 points and 4.5 rebounds on 57% shooting from the field, 44% from deep, and 85% at the free-throw line in 18.9 minutes per game.
Josh Jackson to sign with Detroit Pistons
Jackson, the former No.4 overall pick in the 2017 Draft, spent last season with the Memphis Grizzlies, splitting time between the NBA and G League.
Still just 23 years old, the former Kansas star will look to get his career back on track after three inconsistent seasons.
Patrick Patterson to re-sign with LA Clippers
Patterson is reportedly returning to the LA Clippers on a one-year deal.
In 59 regular-season games last season (18 starts), Patterson averaged 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds, shooting 39.0% from the 3-point line on 2.9 attempts per game.
Free agent Patrick Patterson is returning the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal, his agent Sam Goldfeder of @excelsm_bball tells ESPN.
– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020
09:42 A.M.
Jahlil Okafor to sign with Detroit Pistons
New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor is reportedly signing a two-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, adding even more depth to their new-look frontcourt.
In 30 games last season for the Pelicans, Okafor averaged 8.1 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
Dwayne Bacon to sign with the Orlando Magic
Bacon has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal with the Orlando Magic, reuniting with former head coach Steve Clifford.
Drew Eubanks to re-sign with San Antonio Spurs
Eubanks returns to the San Antonio Spurs on a three-year deal. Last season he appeared in 22 games averaging 4.9 points 3.9 rebounds in 12.4 minutes.
Meyers Leonard to re-sign with Miami Heat
Leonard returns to the Miami Heat on a two-year del, reportedly worth $20 million.
Facundo Campazzo to sign with Denver Nuggets
Argentine playmaker Facundo Campazzo is signing a two-year guaranteed deal with the Denver Nuggets, joining the team from Real Madrid.
Enes Kanter returns to Portland
The Portland Trail Blazers acquire former centre Enes Kanter in a three-team deal with the Boston Celtics and Memphis Grizzlies.
Memphis receives Mario Hezonjia and the 30th pick Desmond Bane, while the Celtics get future Memphis draft consideration.
Kanter returns to the Blazers, where he enjoyed a productive stretch in 2019. In 23 games with the Blazers, Kanter averaged 13.1 points and 8.6 rebounds.
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09:32 A.M.
Gordon Hayward to sign with Charlotte Hornets
Another big name is off the board – Hayward will sign a four-year deal with the Hornets. Charlotte attempted to sign Hayward to a deal back in 2014 but the Utah Jazz matched its offer sheet. Hayward will now land with the Hornets long-term.
Find out why Gordon Hayward chose to sign with the Charlotte Hornets.
09:30 A.M.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to re-sign with Los Angeles Lakers
Fresh off winning a championship with the Lakers, Caldwell-Pope will be back in L.A. after reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $40 million deal.
Find out LeBron James’ reaction to this deal.
Christian Wood to sign with Houston Rockets
One of the biggest free-agent names is off the board, with Christian Wood reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $41 million deal with the Houston Rockets.
09:28 A.M.
Joe Harris to re-sign with Brooklyn Nets
Nets sharp-shooter Joe Harris has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $75 million deal to remain in Brooklyn!
09:25 A.M.
Montrezl Harrell signs with Los Angeles Lakers
As if the Los Angeles rivalry needed any more fuel, Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal to join the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 26-year-old enjoyed a career-year in 2019-20 averaging 18.6 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks shooting 58.0 percent from the field, and will add even more firepower to the Lakers’ frontline.
09:25 A.M.
Davis Bertans to re-sign with Washington Wizards
Bertans has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $80 million deal to remain in DC.
The 28-year-old enjoyed a breakout season with the Wizards in 2019-20, averaging 15.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game on 42.4% shooting from the 3-point line on 8.7 attempts.
09:24 A.M.
Marcus Morris to re-sign with LA Clippers
Morris has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal to return to the LA Clippers.
Following Montrezl Harrell’s departure for the Lakers, re-signing Morris gives the Clippers a reliable floor-spacer at the forward position. Morris was effective in that role for the Clippers in the playoffs, averaging 11.8 points on 47.5% from the 3-point line on 4.5 attempts and can expect to see his role significantly increase next season.
09:22 A.M.
Danilo Gallinari to sign with the Atlanta Hawks
The Oklahoma City Thunder forward has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Hawks worth $61.5 million.
The Hawks continue to make moves to surround young star Trae Young with experienced talent in the hopes of making a playoff push next season.
All about the deal that will bring Danilo Gallinari to the Atlanta Hawks.
09:20 A.M.
Derrick Favors to sign with Utah Jazz
Favors returns to the Jazz for a second stint after playing 8.5 seasons in Utah, before joining the New Orleans Pelicans last season. His deal is reportedly worth $27 million over three years.
The 29-year-old is a fan favourite in Utah and will resurrect his lethal combination with Aussie swingman Joe Ingles, who together routinely sliced apart opposing bench units.
Jordan Clarkson to re-sign with Utah Jazz
Clarkson is reportedly returning to the Utah Jazz on a four-year, $52 million deal.
The 28-year-old provided an elite scoring punch off the bench for the Jazz in 42 regular-season games last season, averaging 15.6 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 45.4% shooting from the field and 36.8$ from the 3-point line.
His return re-inforces the Jazz’s guard rotation, alongside Mike Conley Jr. Donovan Mitchell, and Joe Ingles.
Wes Matthews to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers
Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Wes Matthews is reportedly set to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Matthews makes for a ready-made replacement for Danny Green in the backcourt, providing perimeter defence and 3-point shooting. Last season, he buried 36.4% of his triples on 4.4 attempts per game, starting 67 games for the Bucks.
09:10 A.M.
Rodney Hood to re-sign with Portland Trail Blazers
Blazers shooting guard Rodney Hood is staying put in Portland on a two-year deal worth $21 million. Hood has not played since he tore his Achilles tendon in December 2019.
09:08 A.M.
Jerami Grant to sign with Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons continue to make moves in free agency, with Jerami Grant reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $60 million deal.
09:06 A.M.
Delon Wright traded to Detroit
The Pistons were one of the busiest teams on night one of free agency, trading for Mavericks guard Delon Wright in a three-team deal that sees Trevor Ariza and Justin Jackson going to the Oklahoma City Thunder, while Dallas receives James Johnson and a draft pick.
Steven Adams traded to New Orleans Pelicans
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Oklahoma City Thunder have agreed to a trade to send Kiwi big man Steven Adams to New Orleans for George Hill, Darius Miller, a 2023 lottery protected first-round pick (via Denver) and two second-round picks.
09:00 A.M.
Goran Dragic to re-sign with the Miami Heat
Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic has reportedly signed a two-year, $37.4 million contract to return to South Beach
The second year of Dragic’s deal is not guaranteed, preserving the Heat’s flexibility for free agency in 2021-22.
Last season Dragic averaged 16.2 points, 5.1 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 59 regular-season games, shooting 44.1% from the field and 36.7% from the 3-point line.
08:55 A.M.
Malik Beasley to re-sign with Minnesota Timberwolves
Restricted free agent Malik Beasley is staying put in Minnesota after reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $60 million deal.
After being traded by the Nuggets last season, Beasley impressed in his 14 games for the Timberwolves, averaging 20.7 points and 5.1 rebounds on a wildly efficient 47.2% shooting from the field and 42.6% from the 3-point line on 8.2 attempts per game.
08:46 A.M.
JaMychal Green to sign with Denver Nuggets
Jamychal Green has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million deal with the Denver Nuggets, with the second year a player option.
The tentative schedule calendar for the 2020-21 season:
• Dec. 11-19, 2020: Preseason games
• Dec. 22, 2020 – March 4, 2021: First Half of regular season
• March 5-10, 2021: All-Star break
• March 11 – May 16, 2021: Second Half of regular season
• May 18-21, 2021: Play-In Tournament
• May 22 – July 22, 2021: 2021 NBA Playoffs