2023-07-02 21:58:00
Day three of Free Agency was less about big deals and trades and more about words and actions on Twitter. Lillard doesn’t understand the fans, Tyler Herro causes a stir.
The third day of free agency in the NBA brought no breakthroughs in the form of transfers or major new contracts. However, the Blazers superstar Damian Lillard, who was willing to change, spoke up.
Dame tweeted about his team’s fans: “It’s in my blood to walk the right path. But I’d like to hear what the fans are angry about. Have I betrayed her? Or anyone else? Enlighten me!”
The Blazers haven’t arranged a trade yet, but Lillard shouldn’t assume that his current team won’t uncompromisingly fulfill his wish to go to Miami. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they are uncompromising and willing to trade him to any interested team.
Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro could also be involved in a trade. This caused a stir with changes to his Twitter profile. He took his previous header off the page and removed the reference to being a “Miami Heat Guard” in his bio. However, the Miami Herald reported that the 23-year-old could be part of a three-team trade between the Heat, Blazers and Nets. So far, however, this has not yet become concrete.
Meanwhile, according to Wojnarowski, Patty Mills found a new team. He ultimately goes from the Nets to the OKC Thunder. The Houston Rockets are also involved in the trade.
Eric Gordon, in turn, goes from the Clippers to the Phoenix Suns as a free agent and apparently gets a two-year contract with a player option.
Lonnie Walker is also leaving Los Angeles. The Lakers reportedly would have liked to keep him, but he decided to sign a one-year contract with the Nets, according to Wojnarowski. He will presumably see more playing time there.
Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have requested a “Disabled Player Exception” from the NBA for Lonzo Ball. They assume that the guard with his current knee injury will miss the entire next season.
In addition, the Team USA roster is now set for the upcoming World Cup, as Knicks guard Josh Hart has apparently made his commitment as the twelfth and last player in the roster.
NBA Free Agency, Day 3: These changes are fixed
Patty Mills trades from the Nets to the ThunderEric Gordon joins the Suns as a free agent from the ClippersCody Zeller signs with the PelicansLonnie Walker signs with the NetsJustin Holiday joins the Nuggets
NBA: Josh Hart completes Team USA for Worlds
11:45 p.m .: Wojnarowski reports that Knicks guard Josh Hart has confirmed for the FIBA World Cup in the Philippines in the summer. The roster for Team USA is now complete:
Guards: Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Haliburton, Austin Reaves
Forwards: Paolo Banchero, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cam Johnson
Center: Walker Kessler, Bobby Portis
NBA Free Agency: Bulls Request Disabled Player Exception for Ball
11:35 p.m .: Justin Holiday, who was last active for the Mavs, goes to the Nuggets according to ESPN. According to the report, he is signing a one-year contract.
11:25 p.m .: The Chicago Bulls have requested a “Disabled Player Exception” for Lonzo Ball from the NBA. The team expects Ball to miss the entire 2023/24 season with his knee injury.
Ball is due $20.46 million next season.
Such an exemption gives teams that are above the cap more salary headroom if the player is more likely than not to be out through at least June 15, 2024 through injury.
The exception is worth either half the player’s salary or the mid-level exception – whichever is lower. At Ball, that would be $10.23 million that would be freed up for the cap calculation.
11:05 p.m .: The Nets have agreed on a one-year contract with Lonnie Walker, as Wojnarowski reports.
The Lakers are said to have been interested in further cooperation, but he should get more playing time in Brooklyn.
NBA Free Agency: Lillard doesn’t understand fan anger
10:50 p.m .: Let’s go back to the Gordon, because according to Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin, it’s ultimately a two-year contract with a player option. But he doesn’t give exact numbers either.
10:35 p.m .: Center Cody Zeller has found a new team. According to ESPN, he will join the New Orleans Pelicans and receive a one-year, $3.1 million contract. The 30-year-old last played for the Heat.
10:15 p.m .: Damian Lillard spoke up on Twitter and expressed a lack of understanding for the anger of the Blazers fans. Lillard wrote: “It’s in my blood to walk the right path. I’d like to hear what the fans are mad at though. Have I betrayed them? Or anyone else? Enlighten me!”
10:00 p.m. Update on Gordon: Since he had to go through the waiver wire, the Suns could only pay him the veteran minimum. For him, since he’s been in the league for more than 10 years (15), that will be in excess of $3 million for the upcoming season.
NBA Free Agency: Eric Gordon joins the Suns
9.30pm: Eric Gordon joins the Suns, according to Shams Charania! Details of the deal are not yet known. Gordon became a free agent after the Clippers failed to guarantee his $20.9 million salary for the upcoming season.
9:20 p.m.: Miles Bridges has signed his $7.9 million qualifying offer from the Hornets. Wojnarowski reports. That means he’ll stay in Charlotte for another year and become a free agent in 2024.
9 p.m.: We look to Canada for “Dennis Schröder’s Raptors”, as the German agencies will call the team in the future. Pascal Siakam could be traded there. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange reports that his name is being mentioned more frequently in connection with potential trades. However, there is still no clear direction.
NBA Free Agency: Patty Mills geht nach OKC
8:40 p.m .: The Knicks, in turn, are still interested in trading Evan Fournier, as reported by SNY.TV. However, after Obi Toppin’s trade to Indiana, cap space is no longer the primary motivation.
According to the report, however, the Knicks are not involved in potential trades for Lillard or Harden.
8:15 p.m .: According to Wojnarowski, Patty Mills goes from the Brooklyn Nets to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Accordingly, he is part of a larger trade in which the Houston Rockets are also involved. OKC gets draft picks to pick up Mills’ expiring contract ($6.8 million). The full deal is not yet known.
8 p.m.: Celtics again: According to the Boston Globe, they are not trying to trade Malcolm Brogdon. Brogdon was actually already on his way to LA in the Porzingis trade, but this attempt failed due to medical concerns from the Clippers. In Boston, however, it is now assumed that the sixth man of the year should be fit at the start of the season after his elbow injury in the Eastern Conference Finals.
NBA Free Agency: Tyler Herro Part Of Three-Team Trade?
7:40 p.m.: Tyler Herro has apparently changed his bio and header on Twitter. It used to say “Miami Heat Guard” which is gone now. Believe me, that’s how it is, even if you can probably no longer check it yourself because Twitter doesn’t want any more users…
In any case, this could mean nothing, but it could also mean that a trade is in the making. According to the Miami Herald, he could be part of a three-team trade between the Heat, Blazers and Nets. It’s not hot yet, but the rumors are getting warmer…
7:30 p.m.: Here’s a shocker: According to Wojnarowski, the price of a trade for James Harden is “really high”. The idea is that even after this, the Sixers still have enough support in the roster for MVP Joel Embiid to remain competitive.
6:30 p.m .: The Houston Rockets have again given Darius Days a two-way contract. The team announced this on Sunday.
The same goes for Trevor Hudgins. The team can sign another two-way player.
6:05 p.m .: Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Portland is not willing to accommodate Damian Lillard in his trade request to Miami. Yes, they’re willing to trade him, but the Blazers don’t seem to care where. They only care about young players, draft picks and cap relief.
NBA Free Agency: New contract for Jordan Clarkson
5:15 p.m .: According to Shams Charania, Jordan Clarkson will sign a new contract with the Jazz. After Utah pulled its option for 2023/24, both are said to have agreed on a longer cooperation.
In total, the new deal is said to be worth $55 million, but it’s not clear if that will be fresh money or the total volume of the contract. So far, his option for the coming season was worth $14.3 million, but he is expected to receive more money this year.
NBA Free Agency: Offer Sheet für Grant Williams?
5:05 p.m .: Forward Grant Williams is also a popular man these days. The Hornets are said to be considering offering him an offer sheet, according to a report by HoopsHype. He is a restricted free agent for the Celtics. The Mavericks are also said to be interested in his services.
4:50 p.m.: Fred VanVleet’s new three-year contract with the Houston Rockets is apparently not what it looks like. Locked on Rockets’ Jackson Gatlin reports that it’s actually a two-year deal with a team option for a third year. That would be a little more team-friendly than a “real” three-year contract.
4:40 p.m.: We have known for a few days that Damian Lillard wants to be traded. Now there is speculation that the Trail Blazers could at least “discuss” Jusuf Nurkic in a possible trade package for Lillard. This is reported by HoopsHype, among others. Nurkic is entitled to $54.38 million over the next three years.
4.30 p.m .: Donte DiVincenzo finally decided for the Knicks, but he is said to have had a few other serious interested parties. According to a report by SNY.TV’s Ian Begley, three other teams were said to have had their turn.
He ended up going to the Big Apple apparently because of his Villanova connection with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart. And because he thinks the Knicks are a Contender.
NBA Free Agency: The Saturday to read!
NBA Free Agency: Mavericks target Beasley
4:20 p.m .: Our first halfway big rumor is about Guard Malik Beasley from the Lakers. According to HoopsHype, this should have attracted the interest of several teams, including the Dallas Mavericks. The other teams? Sixers, Suns, Raptors, Bucks and Warriors.
4:15 p.m .: The NBA madness continues. A lot of deals were already issued on the first two days – but even today there are still some changes and contract extensions waiting for us – maybe even trades! Let’s tackle it.
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