NBA free agency tracker 2023: Live updates on breaking news, signings and trades

NBA free agency tracker 2023: Live updates on breaking news, signings and trades

When the clock strikes 6 p.m. ET on Friday, June 30, negotiations will begin.

There wasn’t too much anticipation for chaos during this year’s free agency period, but the latest rumors surrounding superstar guards James Harden and Kyrie Irving have stirred the pot.

Other stars like Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet and Khris Middleton are also sure to keep things interesting.

While players can’t officially sign deals until 12:01 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 6, plenty of them will agree to terms in the next few days. The Sporting News will be tracking all of the notable signings and trades below.

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NBA free agency news, updates on signings and trades

Kyle Kuzma re-signs with Wizards on $102 million deal

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Kuzma was one of the bigger names on the free agent market, but he has elected to return to Washington on a four-year, $102 million deal. The 27-year-old is coming off a career-year with the Wizards, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

Lakers sign reserve forward Taurean Prince

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The Lakers have signed 29-year-old forward Taurean Prince, but the terms of the deal have not been released. The seven-year veteran has averaged 10.4 points and 3.7 rebounds for his career while shooting a solid 37.2 percent from 3.

Suns sign bench depth in Drew Eubanks, Josh Okogie & Keita Bates-Diop

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic; Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report; ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski

The Suns need to fill out their roster around the star foursome of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton. They have added three bench pieces by signing reserve big man Drew Eubanks, reserve forward Keita Bates-Diop, while re-signing reserve wing Josh Okogie.

Draymond Green returns to Warriors on four-year, $100 million deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

And the first deal of free agency belongs to… Draymond Green! The Warriors have retained their franchise cornerstone on a four-year, $100 million deal. The contract includes a player option in Year 4.

Nets send Joe Harris to Pistons

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

Rumor: The Nets are sending Harris and two future second-round picks to the Pistons in order to shed salary and create a trade exception. Harris, a career 43.7 percent 3-point shooter, will make $19.9 million in the final year of his deal.

Harrison Barnes signs three-year contract extension with Kings

Date: June 29

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Rumor: Barnes and the Kings have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract extension. Barnes played a key veteran role for Sacramento last season, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.

James Harden picks up player option with 76ers

Date: June 29

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Rumor: Harden has picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season, but he and the 76ers are “beginning to work together in exploring trade scenarios.” Harden has likely played his last game with the 76ers.

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Published at Fri, 30 Jun 2023 22:16:00 +0000