Free Agency 2023

RFA Rui Hachimura has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal to return to the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Lakers retain

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Originally Posted by hornetsrebirth

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

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Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

Free agent Cam Reddish has agreed to a two-year deal with the Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

The confluence of Cam Reddish fans who are still sure he's gonna be a star and Lakers fans is going to be a toxic cocktail.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

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To emphasise my point:

Free agent G Fred VanVleet has agreed on a three-year, $130 million contract with the Houston Rockets, @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and agent Erika Ruiz tell ESPN. Rockets land ex-Raptors All-Star in his prime at 29 years old. pic.twitter.com/B6WwPmLYq1

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by hornetsrebirth

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

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First let's see who plays this year and for how many games. History has been a thorn in the team's side

"All together now; everyone hold your breath!!"

Still technically available, according to Spotrac

- dwight Powell
- dillon Brooks
- Brook Lopez
- d'Angelo Russell
- Seth Curry
- dylan Windler
- PJ Washington (RFA)
- Matisse Thybulle (RFA)
- Jaxson Hayes
- Jaylen Nowell
- Christian Wood
- Jae Crowder
- Paul Reed (RFA)
- Mason Plumlee
- Jalen Mcdaniels
- Torrey Craig
- Jeff Green


et cetera

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Good luck getting literally anyone else on his level for anything less.

This is the state of the NBA cap right now. Elite roleplayers get $30m a year. Stars get $40m a year. Megastars get $50m a year. That's how it is now.

We'll retain Trey for $30m a year and we'll be practically forced to because we're already over the cap and there's no other avenues to adding major talent. Why do you think people were so worried about the new CBA?

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CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

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Originally Posted by hornetsrebirth

Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey

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Don't really have to think about Trey for 2 more years. A lot can change in that time.

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Originally Posted by AUSSIE_PELICAN

CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

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I think you are right. In fact, if we fall out of serious contention this year, CJ may be on the move this year at the trade deadline.

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Originally Posted by AUSSIE_PELICAN

CJ will be gone by then.
Trey, Zion and BI will all be making 30-35M in 2 years.

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When BI gets extended, he's going to be making $40m+ a year, that's pretty much a given. He's making $36m a year by the end of this contract and when he gets extended he'll be eligible for the larger max.

You're right that CJ should be gone by then, but also, I'm not the one worried about it - I'm happy to pay Trey $30m. I'm just very aware that if you're paying $36m a year to Zion, $30m a year to Trey, $40m a year to Ingram, $13m a year to Herb, that's basically your salary cap gone on 4 guys and you have no flexibility, to be real.

And that's with Herb on this relatively team friendly deal.

So you better believe that those 4 + Jordan Hawkins and minimum contracts is a championship team, because if you don't, that's all we got.

Still a bit of time in the next 18 months or so to make moves, but will Griff? I have zero reason to think he will.

Full MLE for Schroder to replace FVV. Raps going out sad https://t.co/Bjhrq1WCPD

— Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) July 1, 2023

Free agent guard Seth Curry has agreed on a two-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Free agent Derrick Rose intends to sign a multi-year agreement with the Memphis Grizzlies, per SNY sources.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

When BI gets extended, he's going to be making $40m+ a year, that's pretty much a given. He's making $36m a year by the end of this contract and when he gets extended he'll be eligible for the larger max.

You're right that CJ should be gone by then, but also, I'm not the one worried about it - I'm happy to pay Trey $30m. I'm just very aware that if you're paying $36m a year to Zion, $30m a year to Trey, $40m a year to Ingram, $13m a year to Herb, that's basically your salary cap gone on 4 guys and you have no flexibility, to be real.

And that's with Herb on this relatively team friendly deal.

So you better believe that those 4 + Jordan Hawkins and minimum contracts is a championship team, because if you don't, that's all we got.

Still a bit of time in the next 18 months or so to make moves, but will Griff? I have zero reason to think he will.

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out on Dyson already huh?

Griff has made plenty of moves up to this point for better or worse, i don't see why that would stop unless the pelicans actually start winning. The front office's hands are a bit tied this FA, but it would not shock me to see moves coming over the course of the next season.

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Originally Posted by Pelifan

out on Dyson already huh?

Griff has made plenty of moves up to this point for better or worse, i don't see why that would stop unless the pelicans actually start winning. The front office's hands are a bit tied this FA, but it would not shock me to see moves coming over the course of the next season.

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I think dyson is still in that zone where he could or could-not work out. He has promise but I'm not pinning anything to him yet, it will really be make-or-break for him whether he can put together a little scoring package.

I only mentioned Hawkins because at least he has a bankable NBA skill and his rookie deal will still be active by the time all these big contracts crush in.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

I think dyson is still in that zone where he could or could-not work out. He has promise but I'm not pinning anything to him yet, it will really be make-or-break for him whether he can put together a little scoring package.

I only mentioned Hawkins because at least he has a bankable NBA skill and his rookie deal will still be active by the time all these big contracts crush in.

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If I remember correctly, dae, you weren't high on Hawkins at all. If I'm mistaken, accept my apologies.

Here I found it....

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

I like Jose a lot, but if the right deal exists it's hard to frame him as untouchable, and then they might be interested in a backup guard which would make something like the Podziemski pick more likely - or someone I dislike like Hawkins :hihi:

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BREAKING: All-Star G Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers are agreed on a five-year, designated maximum contract extension that could be worth up to $260 million, his agents Dave Spahn and Aaron Mintz of @CAASports tell ESPN. Haliburton is fully the franchise cornerstone now. pic.twitter.com/je59CkPNOj

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by As I See It

If I remember correctly, dae, you weren't high on Hawkins at all. If I'm mistaken, accept my apologies.

Here I found it....

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Except for his shooting, which I said was probably the best in class - my concern is all his other skills. Which is the bankable skill to which I refer: shooting.

Honestly, if you're going to continue being a petty troll the least you could do is update your pedantry from time to time.

BREAKING: Memphis Grizzlies G Desmond Bane has agreed on a five-year, $207M max contract extension, his agents Jim Tanner, Max Wiepking and Terrence Felder of @_Tandemse tell ESPN. Grizzlies’ cornerstone players — Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Bane — are secured long-term. pic.twitter.com/tFeXZedcst

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Except for his shooting, which I said was probably the best in class - my concern is all his other skills. Which is the bankable skill to which I refer: shooting.

Honestly, if you're going to continue being a petty troll the least you could do is update your pedantry from time to time.

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dae, I'm not trolling...just setting the record straight.

Like it or not, I have been consistent in all my posts. You?

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ESPN Reporting with @_andrew_lopez: Free agent F Herb Jones has agreed on a new four-year, $54M deal to stay with the New Orleans Pelicans, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Jones declined his option to sign a long-term deal with Pels. pic.twitter.com/7r0r212hWZ

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Hey! Just as predicted!

4 more years of Herb!

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Great contract with No player option. Nice one Griff! I’m happy to see Herb in Pelicans uniform in next 4 years !!

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Time to sign Bamba.

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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This one really hurts; really thought we had a special player in JAX.

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1675135498879217664

Free agent center Jaxson Hayes has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

? Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Lakers with Cam Reddish, Rui, and Jaxson Hayes from the 2019 draft. It's as if they're trying to collect all the top 10 picks from that year. Also goes to show that top 10 picks aren't generally as valuable as people think. They often turn out like these 3. 6 and 7 that year were Jarrett Culver and Colby White also.

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This one really hurts; really thought we had a special player in JAX.

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All the physical tools it takes to play in today's NBA and none of the mental ones. We completely shifted draft strategies after him.

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Originally Posted by msusousaphone

All the physical tools it takes to play in today's NBA and none of the mental ones. We completely shifted draft strategies after him.

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lebron and company will hold jax accountable so dude just may get it together and be a good player for the lakers..

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Originally Posted by 6warddude

lebron and company will hold jax accountable so dude just may get it together and be a good player for the lakers..

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Depends on what he's asked to do. If all they want him to do is rim run on PnR and protect the paint... he'll be fine. IDK what our staff wanted him to do but he didn't do it well enough to warrant a 2nd contract.

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Originally Posted by 6warddude

lebron and company will hold jax accountable so dude just may get it together and be a good player for the lakers..

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Possibly. He likely signed for minimum, but supposedly wanted a pretty sizeable contract from Pels.

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Depends on what he's asked to do. If all they want him to do is rim run on PnR and protect the paint... he'll be fine. IDK what our staff wanted him to do but he didn't do it well enough to warrant a 2nd contract.

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jax and AD together on defense may be a good thing for the lakers when it come to protecting the rim....like you said, he was good at that.....

young and athletic is what got him a second contract imo....you just have to take a chance on him as a bench guy...

Super smart move Jax.

He's about to be proclaimed the next big thing in NBA basketball. His social media accounts about to get a huge boost.

He does only slightly more than he did here, and he'll be on all star ballots with votes.

Just waiting to see what happens with Jonas. Stop making me wait.

It could be a fair assessment to say the Pelicans are finished, will roll with what they have, and free agency started and finished with Herb's signing? Outside of making a trade, the Pelicans essentially have no money unless they go luxury tax.

This is from the Times-Picayune: The Pelicans have minimal space under the NBA’s luxury tax line after agreeing to a four-year, $54 million deal with forward Herb Jones. They will have to do some maneuvering in the trade market if they want to stay under the luxury tax line and fill out their roster.

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This is from the Times-Picayune: The Pelicans have minimal space under the NBA’s luxury tax line after agreeing to a four-year, $54 million deal with forward Herb Jones. They will have to do some maneuvering in the trade market if they want to stay under the luxury tax line and fill out their roster.

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Yeah, we're technically about $4m over the tax, so there's going to be something coming up to get back under. Probably something involving Temple and/or Kira.

Free agent Thomas Bryant has agreed on a two-year, $5.4 million deal with the Miami Heat, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Player option on second year.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Free agent G D’Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, co-heads of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz along with Antonio Russell tell ESPN. Deal has player option. Lakers secure their starting point guard. pic.twitter.com/ScrZHD7Jio

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Free agent G D’Angelo Russell has agreed on a two-year, $37 million contract to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, co-heads of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz along with Antonio Russell tell ESPN. Deal has player option. Lakers secure their starting point guard. pic.twitter.com/ScrZHD7Jio

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

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Never knew Russell and Davis have 2 eyebrows between them.

RFA Austin Reaves has agreed to return to the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $56 million Early Bird maximum contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency negotiated the new deal to keep Reaves in L.A. long term.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Unfortunately, the Lakers are getting better this offseason. No one challenged them on Reaves or Rui.

Charlotte Hornets G All-Star LaMelo Ball has agreed in principle on a five-year designated rookie max extension that could be worth as much as $260M, Sam Permut of @RocNationSports tells ESPN. Ball joins 2020 draft classmates Tyrese Haliburton and Desmond Bane with max deals. pic.twitter.com/L1aVIb6yU7

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Free agent F Mo Wagner is returning to the Orlando Magic on a two-year, $16 million deal, his agent Jason Glushon of @GlushonSM tells ESPN. Wagner averaged 10.5 points and 4.5 rebounds for the Magic last season.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Rockets are nearing a deal sending two former first-round picks, TyTy Washington Jr. and Usman Garuba, along with draft compensation to Atlanta, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

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Unfortunately, the Lakers are getting better this offseason. No one challenged them on Reaves or Rui.

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Is Mo Bamba just free, still?

If so, can we get him? Please

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Is Mo Bamba just free, still?

If so, can we get him? Please

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Nope resigned with Magic.

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Nope resigned with Magic.

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Wrong Mo.

Mo Wagner re-signed with the Magic.
Mo Bamba is still a FA.

For the record, i believe we should have found a way with Hayes. When he played more... we were better

Free agent G Dillon Brooks has agreed on a four-year, $80 million contract with the Houston Rockets, his agent Mike George of @OneLegacySports tells ESPN. Rockets have now landed two targets in free agency — Fred VanVleet and Brooks.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023

Free agent Jock Landale has agreed to a four-year, $32 million deal with the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Agents Sammy Wloszczowski and Michael Lelchitski of @SIGSports negotiated the new contract for Landale.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Rockets might be sneakily okay this year. Not a 50 win team or anything but I could see them winning more than you may think.

Woj adds that only year 1 of the Landale contract is guaranteed.

Rockets are finalizing a deal to acquire Brooklyn’s Patty Mills via trade, sources tell me and @KellyIko.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Brooklyn continues shedding salary, Rockets get another vet guard

Free agent Russell Westbrook has agreed on a two-year, nearly $8M deal to stay with the Clippers, agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN. Deal includes player option. Clippers were eager to bring back 9-time All-Star after his late season run as starting point guard. pic.twitter.com/ycN4Mc6G1I

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2023