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2025 NBA Free Agency Tracking

June 30, 2025
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July 2

Frank Vogel is finalizing an agreement to join the Dallas Mavericks as lead assistant coach under Jason Kidd. Vogel previously won a championship as head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020.
Deandre Ayton has agreed to sign a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, which includes a player option.
Dante Exum has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Dallas Mavericks.
Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed to a one-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
The Los Angeles Lakers did not have “substantive” discussions with LeBron James about a contract extension before he opted in, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The organization is reportedly viewing James as an “expiring contract,” potentially making him a trade asset. Windhorst added, “I’m not as convinced as I was before that a trade is an impossibility.”

July 1

Tre Mann has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
Duncan Robinson has agreed to a three-year, $48 million deal with the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are trading Simone Fontecchio to the Miami Heat in a sign-and-trade deal.
The LA Clippers are waiving Drew Eubanks, who plans to sign with the Sacramento Kings on a one-year deal after clearing waivers.
Tim Hardaway Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
Josh Minott has agreed to a two-year, $5 million deal with the Boston Celtics.
Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $104 million extension with the Toronto Raptors, picking up his $19.5M option for 2026–27 and adding three additional years.
Sandro Mamukelashvili has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, including a second-year player option.
Jericho Sims has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option in the second season.
Dennis Schroder has agreed to a three-year, $45 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.
The Milwaukee Bucks are trading Pat Connaughton and two future second-round picks to the Charlotte Hornets for Vasilije Micic.
Gary Harris has agreed to a two-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option.
The Sacramento Kings are trading Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets for Dario Saric.
The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching his remaining $113 million contract to acquire Myles Turner.
Myles Turner has agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, including a player option and a full 15% trade kicker.
Guerschon Yabusele has agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with the New York Knicks, including a player option.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has agreed to a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the largest annual salary in NBA history.

June 30

Gary Trent Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million deal with a player option to return to the Milwaukee Bucks.
Trendon Watford has agreed to a two-year, $5.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jordan Clarkson is expected to sign with the New York Knicks after clearing waivers.
Taurean Prince has agreed to a two-year, $7.1 million deal to return to the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option.
Mason Plumlee has agreed to a one-year, $3.6 million deal with the Charlotte Hornets.
Luke Kennard has agreed to a one-year, $11 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks.
Nigel Hayes-Davis, the 2025 EuroLeague Finals MVP, has agreed to a fully guaranteed one-year contract with the Phoenix Suns.
Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal with the Orlando Magic.
The Atlanta Hawks are sending a 2027 second-round pick and cash to the Minnesota Timberwolves to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a sign-and-trade.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker has agreed to a four-year, $62 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, including a player option and trade kicker.
Luka Garza has agreed to a two-year, $5.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Boston Celtics.
Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the LA Clippers.
Caris LeVert has agreed to a two-year, $29 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.
Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets.
Luke Kornet has agreed to a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs.
Kevon Looney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.
Bruce Brown has agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets.
Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, with a player option.
Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, including a player option.
The Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and a 2032 unprotected first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson.
D’Angelo Russell has agreed to a two-year, $13 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.
Tre Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million deal to return to the Chicago Bulls.
Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Memphis Grizzlies are working with Cole Anthony’s agents to create cap flexibility for a new Jaren Jackson Jr. deal while helping Anthony find a new team.
Cam Spencer has agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million fully guaranteed deal with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Paul Reed has agreed to a two-year, $11 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons.
Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million deal with the Houston Rockets.
Santi Aldama has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million deal to return to the Memphis Grizzlies.
Jaren Jackson Jr. is expected to agree to a five-year, $240 million renegotiation and extension with the Memphis Grizzlies, including a player option.
Former Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown is emerging as a strong candidate for the New York Knicks head coaching job.
Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a buyout with the Utah Jazz to become a free agent.
Nicolas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the LA Clippers, including a team option and trade kicker.
Day’Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Collin Gillespie intends to sign a guaranteed one-year deal to return to the Phoenix Suns.
The Utah Jazz are waiving Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent.
Ziaire Williams intends to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
The Houston Rockets may target Dorian Finney-Smith, who declined his option with the Los Angeles Lakers, to complete a strong offseason after acquiring Kevin Durant.
The Golden State Warriors are waiting to see the market for restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga, with Brooklyn the only team that can offer $20M+.
While LeBron James opted in with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN’s Bobby Marks says teams are unwilling to trade “the farm” for a one-year rental of the 40-year-old superstar.

June 29

Deandre Ayton (Portland) is finalizing a contract buyout to enter free agency.
Jabari Smith Jr. intends to sign a five-year rookie extension worth approximately $122 million with Houston.
Ajay Mitchell (Oklahoma City) is set to agree to a three-year, near-$9 million contract after his team declined his option.
Eric Gordon (Philadelphia) has declined his player option and will test free agency, with a possible return still on the table.
Bobby Portis plans to re-sign with Milwaukee, signing a three-year, $44 million deal that includes a 2027–28 player option.
James Harden has declined his player option and will re-sign with LA Clippers for two years and $81.5 million; the second year includes a player option and is partially guaranteed.
Lonnie Walker IV (Philadelphia) will become a free agent after his team declined his option.
Collin Sexton is being traded from Utah to Charlotte in exchange for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round pick.
Duncan Robinson (Miami) will decline his early termination option and is expected to either re-sign or explore other offers.
Julius Randle (Minnesota) will sign a new three-year, $100 million contract.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (Philadelphia) will pick up his $8.4 million player option for the 2025–26 season.
Dorian Finney-Smith (Lakers) is declining his $15.4 million option and will pursue free agency, with interest expected from multiple contenders.
Malik Beasley (Detroit) is under federal investigation related to gambling ties; contract discussions (three years, $42 million) have been paused.
LeBron James will exercise his $52.6 million player option and return to the Lakers for his 23rd season.
Jaylin Williams (Oklahoma City) will receive a three-year extension worth $24 million.

June 28

Dillon Jones and a second-round pick are being sent from Oklahoma City to Washington, with guard Colby Jones heading back to Oklahoma City (then waived).
Garrett Temple is set to return to the Toronto Raptors on a one-year, $3.6 million deal.
Nicolas Batum (LA Clippers) will become a free agent after declining his $4.9 million option; both sides have mutual interest in re-signing.
Sam Merrill (Cleveland) is expected to stay on with a four‑year, $38 million contract.
Davion Mitchell (Miami) is set to re-sign for two years and $24 million.
Jonathan Kuminga of Golden State has received a ~$7.9 million qualifying offer, keeping him a restricted free agent.
Lonzo Ball is being traded from Chicago to Cleveland in exchange for Isaac Okoro.

June 27

Naz Reid (Minnesota) will sign a lucrative five-year, $125 million extension (includes a player option), remaining with the Timberwolves after reaching consecutive Western Conference finals.

June 26

Kobe Sanders is traded from New York to LA Clippers.
The Lakers have acquired the No. 36 draft pick from Minnesota, sending No. 45 and cash in return.
The Celtics and Orlando swapped picks and picks in a separate deal: Boston trades No. 32; receives No. 46, No. 57, a 2026 second‑rounder and a 2027 second‑rounder.
The Pelicans sent Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and two future second-round picks—boosting Boston’s salary flexibility.
The Knicks have finalized a deal sending Kobe Sanders and substitute assets.
Austin Reaves (Lakers) declined a four-year, $89.2 million extension; both sides remain interested in negotiating next summer.
The Nets moved the No. 36 pick to Phoenix in exchange for future second-round picks.
Lakers moved up in the second round by acquiring pick No. 45 from Chicago, giving up pick No. 55 plus cash.

June 25

The Thunder flipped the No. 24 draft pick (Nique Clifford) to Sacramento for a protected 2027 first-round pick.
Miami has reportedly shown interest in Jonathan Kuminga, who’s a restricted free agent.
The Wizards traded their No. 18 pick (Walter Clayton Jr.) to Utah in exchange for No. 21, No. 43, a 2031 second-rounder, and a 2032 second-rounder.
The Hawks traded the No. 13 pick (Derik Queen) to the Pelicans for No. 23 (Asa Newell) and a future first-rounder.
The Blazers sent Cedric Coward (No. 11 pick) to Memphis for Yang Hansen (No. 16), a 2028 first-rounder, and two second-rounders.
Charlotte dealt center Mark Williams to Phoenix for the No. 29 pick and other assets.
The Spurs traded away their No. 38 pick to the Pacers for future picks and cash.
Knicks are interviewing top assistant James Borrego from New Orleans for their head-coaching vacancy.
John Collins (Utah) will pick up his $26.5 million player option for next season.
Fred VanVleet (Houston) will sign a two-year, $50 million deal that includes a player option for 2026–27.
Numerous teams are reportedly reaching out to Boston about potential trades involving Jaylen Brown and Derrick White.

June 24

Kyrie Irving will decline his $43 million option and sign a three-year, $119 million deal to stay with the Mavericks.
A three-team trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Atlanta, Terance Mann and a pick to Brooklyn, and Georges Niang to Boston.
The Pelicans have traded CJ McCollum and Kelly Olynyk to Washington in exchange for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and a 2025 second-round pick.
Matisse Thybulle (Portland) will pick up his $11.5 million player option.

June 23

Boston traded Jrue Holiday to Portland for Anfernee Simons and future picks. The move offers Boston $40 million in tax flexibility.
Khris Middleton (Washington) will pick up a $33.3 million player option.

June 2

Kevin Durant was traded from Phoenix to Houston in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 draft pick, and five second-rounders.

June 21

Pat Connaughton (Milwaukee) opted in on his $9.4 million deal for the 2025–26 season.

Earlier in June

Milwaukee remains firm: Giannis Antetokounmpo has not requested a trade, and no trade market currently exists.

Discussion began around Kevin Durant’s trade—the Knicks reportedly weren’t interested, whereas Houston, Miami, San Antonio, Toronto, LA Clippers, and Minnesota were frequently referenced.

Memphis traded Desmond Bane to Orlando for multiple first‑round picks and a swap. They confirmed they’re not moving Ja Morant or Jaren Jackson Jr..

Steven Adams reportedly secured a three-year, $39 million extension with Houston.

The NBA offseason’s pace has accelerated, with significant activity happening during the draft period.

Knicks were denied permission to interview Jason Kidd, as well as Ime Udoka and Chris Finch, for their vacant head-coach position.