With the 2023-24 NBA season and the 2024 NBA Draft officially in the books, it’s time for the free agent frenzy to begin.
Klay Thompson, Paul George, James Harden and DeMar DeRozan are some of the big-name players available in unrestricted free agency, while several other notable players could be acquired through trades.
The other 29 teams are chasing the Boston Celtics, who bulldozed their way through the playoffs last season en route to a record 18th NBA championship.
Here’s a complete look at every free-agent signing and trade that went down this offseason.
The Utah Jazz are waiving Omer Yurtseven, according to ESPN. Adrian Wojnarowski.
Kevin Love keeps his talents in South Beach.
Love and the Miami Heat are finalizing a two-year, $8 million-plus deal, according to The Athletic and Stadium. Shams Saranya. There is no player or team option in the contract, according to Anthony Chiang of Miami Herald.
Luke Cornett returns to the defending NBA champions.
According to ESPN, Garnett has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics. Adrian Wojnarowski.
“Beard” resides in Los Angeles.
James Harden has agreed to a two-year, $70 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, according to The Athletic and Stadium. Shams Saranya. The deal also includes a player option for a second year, Sarania was added.
Chris Paul’s time with the Golden State Warriors is coming to an end.
On Saturday, the Warriors will waive Ball before the team begins free agency declared. He will become an unrestricted free agent.
Max Christie will be with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Christie, a restricted free agent, wants to sign a four-year, $32 million deal to stay with the purple and gold, according to ESPN. Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal also includes a player option, Wojnarowski added.
The Indiana Pacers have agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with Obie Taupin. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The former New York Knicks forward was traded to Indiana before last season, appearing in all 82 regular season games with Indiana in 2023-24.
Veteran center Alex Len has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract to return to the Sacramento Kings. Shams Saranya Stadium and The Athletic.
According to ESPN, veteran wing Royce O’Neal has agreed to a four-year, $44 million contract to stay with the Phoenix Suns. Adrian Wojnarowski.
The New Orleans Pelicans signed Zion Williamson and C.J.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (h/t ESPN Andrew Lopez), the Los Angeles Lakers’ 2025 first-round pick, 2027 first-round pick, Larry Nance Jr., Tyson Daniels and E.J. The Pelicans agreed to trade Liddell to the Atlanta Hawks for the one-time All-Star guard in Dejaunde. Murray.
Center Nick Claxton is reportedly staying with the only NBA team he’s ever known as he agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN. Adrian Wojnarowski.
According to ESPN Adrian WojnarowskiGuard Emmanuel Quigley avoided restricted free agency by signing a five-year, $175 million contract with the Toronto Raptors.
In how much to pay the Dallas Mavericks, the Detroit Pistons sent guard Quentin Grimes to the Mavs in exchange for guard Tim Hardaway Jr. and three future second-round picks, according to ESPN. Adrian Wojnarowski.
