Free Agency 2023

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Originally Posted by RobertM320

Should we have a separate thread for free agency?

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Well, we do now.

This thread is specifically for reporting, discussing, and judging free agency this year. Hopefully it's not as boring as the trade deadline was!

FA starts in less than an hour so I thought it a fitting time to open up the thread.

Free agent center DeAndre Jordan has reached an agreement to return to the NBA champion Denver Nuggets, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2023

Free agent G Coby White has agreed on a three-year, $40 million deal to stay with the Chicago Bulls, his agents Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/oZoLtnwg8q

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent guard Josh Okogie has reached an agreement to return to the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2023

Free agent F Kyle Kuzma has agreed on a four-year, $102M deal to return to the Washington Wizards, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. Kuzma took a shorter deal with Lakers three years ago — and now cashes in after a career-year with Wizards. pic.twitter.com/Ox7TQDcb6z

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent forward Taurean Prince is finalizing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

Free agent center Drew Eubanks has agreed on a two-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, with a player option in second season, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Eubanks is represented by agent James Dunleavy of Excel Sports.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

Cleveland Cavaliers G Caris LeVert has agreed on a new two-year, $32 million contract, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. LeVert had career highs on three-pointers (127) and makes (39 percent) last season. pic.twitter.com/gercF8u3pq

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent forward Draymond Green has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with a player option in the final season to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on the first day of free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Andscape. Green, Stephen Curry & Klay Thompson stay together. pic.twitter.com/0wvfQOspV3

— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) June 30, 2023

Free agent F Keita Bates-Diop has agreed to a two-year, $5M deal with the Phoenix Suns, co-head of @CAA_Basketball Austin Brown tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option. Bates-Diop will have a chance to earn a starting forward spot.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Lee is a two-year deal with a player option, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/vRSvvtCK4k

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

All signs point to Nickeil Alexander-Walker remaining in Minnesota, league sources tell @TheAthletic. Optimism all around that a deal is nearing.

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) June 30, 2023

ESPN reporting with @malikaandrews: Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed on a two-year, $45M deal with the Indiana Pacers, his agents Ty Sullivan and Steven Heumann of @CAASports tell ESPN. Denver — limited in what it could pay — loses a key piece to its repeat hopes.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Legit loss for the Nuggets

Boston Celtics and Kristaps Porzingis are expected to finalize a two-year, approximately $60 million extension, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2023

Free agent forward Jerami Grant and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul have agreed on a five-year, $160 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

Blazers gonna Blazer

Free agent Troy Brown has agreed to a deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Calvin Andrews of Klutch Sports tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Are we gonna make any moves in FA ? Or the only moves we make gonna be through trade ?

Free agent Reggie Jackson has agreed to a two-year, $10.25 million deal, with player option in second season, to return to the Denver Nuggets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

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Originally Posted by djrnno

Are we gonna make any moves in FA ? Or the only moves we make gonna be through trade ?

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We got no money. It's going to be resigning Herb and that's basically it without trading. We're *this* close to the luxury tax as well, and Gayle ain't paying that.

Free agent guard Jevon Carter has agreed on a three-year, $20 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Carter leaves the Bucks to bring Bulls his perimeter toughness. pic.twitter.com/AjqjxN3rKO

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent forward Chimezie Metu has agreed to a one-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent F George Niang has agreed on a three-year, $26 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of @PrioritySports tell ESPN. Niang leaves Sixers for another Eastern contender. pic.twitter.com/PsF6euvmQV

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Kyrie Irving’s agent, Shetellia Riley Irving, will become the first Black woman to negotiate and complete an NBA contract. https://t.co/hcI5HaKDAe

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

Three-time All-Star Khris Middleton has agreed on a new three-year, $102 million deal to stay with the Milwaukee Bucks, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. Middleton keeps franchise a championship contender with his return. Player option. pic.twitter.com/o2E7vXXQj8

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent forward Joe Ingles is expected to reach an agreement with the Orlando Magic, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 30, 2023

Restricted free agent F Cam Johnson has agreed on a four-year, $108 million deal to stay with the Brooklyn Nets, his agent Steven Heumann of @CAA_Basketball tells ESPN. Nets keep a young cornerstone acquired in deadline deal with Suns.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

ESPN Sources: Free agent C Jakob Poeltl has agreed on a four-year, $80 million contract to stay with the Toronto Raptors. Poeltl is represented by Michael Tellem and Sam Goldfeder of @excelbasketball. Deal includes a player option.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

For those wondering what Trey is going to cost us to keep next year, take a look at that Cam Johnson signing and add another few million a year on.

Free agent G Tre Jones has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs, his agent Kevin Bradbury of @LIFTSPORTSMNGMT tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

We got no money. It's going to be resigning Herb and that's basically it without trading. We're *this* close to the luxury tax as well, and Gayle ain't paying that.

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I don?t think she should either until this team shows it can win and stay healthy. Can?t blame her.

NBA teams have committed a reported $1.02 billion in salaries over the first hour of free agency

— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) June 30, 2023

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Originally Posted by JJackisangry

I don?t think she should either until this team shows it can win and stay healthy. Can?t blame her.

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The Pelicans are one of only two teams in NBA history who have never paid the luxury tax. We're not paying it until we're a title contender, at least - and yet, how often do teams become title teams without paying the tax?

It's the old conundrum. Basically, if you're going to be cheap, don't buy an NBA team.

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Originally Posted by JJackisangry

I don?t think she should either until this team shows it can win and stay healthy. Can?t blame her.

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I agree.

Free agent guard Gabe Vincent has agreed on a three-year, $33 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Vincent’s agent, Bill Neff, negotiated the new deal for a tremendous undrafted success story.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

The Pelicans are one of only two teams in NBA history who have never paid the luxury tax. We're not paying it until we're a title contender, at least - and yet, how often do teams become title teams without paying the tax?

It's the old conundrum. Basically, if you're going to be cheap, don't buy an NBA team.

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CHEAP??????

What's cheap about 'giving'...'gifting'...'throwing' $ 197mm at a four year veteran who has played a total of 114 games and never sniffed the playoffs? It's so easy to call Gayle Benson cheap when it ain't your money.

Also, probably the team is the Seattle Sonics and not the New Orleans Pelicans if she didn't own the team.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

The Pelicans are one of only two teams in NBA history who have never paid the luxury tax. We're not paying it until we're a title contender, at least - and yet, how often do teams become title teams without paying the tax?

It's the old conundrum. Basically, if you're going to be cheap, don't buy an NBA team.

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That's why I've always been in favor of a hard cap. It works great for the NFL

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Originally Posted by As I See It

CHEAP??????

What's cheap about 'giving'...'gifting'...'throwing' $ 197mm at a four year veteran who has played a total of 114 games and never sniffed the playoffs? It's so easy to call Gayle Benson cheap when it ain't your money.

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What's cheap about it is the revenue he brings in. Owners aren't in this to lose money. It's a risk but the gamble is that he brings her more money back than she spends on him. Let's not confuse this being a business or not.

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Originally Posted by Jabberwalker

What's cheap about it is the revenue he brings in. Owners aren't in this to lose money. It's a risk but the gamble is that he brings her more money back than she spends on him. Let's not confuse this being a business or not.

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Pardon me, but what's your point? Did she not fork the money up?

Free agent Yuta Watanabe has agreed on a deal with the Phoenix Suns, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2023

Free agent guard Shake Milton has agreed to a deal with Minnesota, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent F Joe Ingles has agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract with the Orlando Magic, his agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. An accomplished role player and presence for a young Magic roster. pic.twitter.com/LdYzJdGbcF

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Can someone get in touch with Herb via his flip phone or his pager or his fax machine or whatever he uses and get him to agree to a new deal?

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

Free agent guard Shake Milton has agreed to a deal with Minnesota, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

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$10m/2yrs

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!

The good news: Herb is back and that's a very good contract value. He's going to be outproducing his contract pretty much immediately.

The bad news: That's probably it for our entire offseason now, from Griff. I'd be pretty surprised if anything else really happened.

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

The Pelicans are one of only two teams in NBA history who have never paid the luxury tax. We're not paying it until we're a title contender, at least - and yet, how often do teams become title teams without paying the tax?

It's the old conundrum. Basically, if you're going to be cheap, don't buy an NBA team.

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It's like every time we came close to that hump where we should pay, a serious injury or player tantrum ended that era before we could.

Either way - no hardcap yet for the Pelicans. They retain the MLE for other uses should they need it.

Watch now for cost cutting moves

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) July 1, 2023

This is where we're at right now. Gotta cut some salary so you imagine the obvious place is Temple but there's also the possibility of a trade involving people like JV, Kira, Naji, etc. Let's see how this goes.

Free agent Josh Richardson has agreed on a two-year deal with the Miami Heat, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Richardson returns to the franchise that drafted him in 2015.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2023

Oh no, not Pelicans legend Josh Richardson

No player options on Brandon, Zion, and now Herb. This is extremely valuable to the team side and future players will have a tough time trying to negotiate for one.

Looking at the Trey deal in particular

— Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) July 1, 2023

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Originally Posted by Pelicanidae

For those wondering what Trey is going to cost us to keep next year, take a look at that Cam Johnson signing and add another few million a year on.

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Yikes if that?s the case is bye bye Trey