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.

We’ve anchored to the biggest transactions below. Click the link to jump down to some of the marquee moves so far.

Draymond Green returns to Warriors | Kristaps Porzingis’ Celtics extension | Kyrie Irving stays in Dallas | Suns fill out their bench | Fred VanVleet’s max contract with Rockets

NBA free agency news, updates on signings and trades

Kings reach agreement with EuroLeague MVP Sasha Vezenkov

Date: July 1

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

In what could be an underrated splash, Sacramento has signed the 6-foot-9 forward, who spent each of the last five seasons with Greek club Olympiacos. Last season, he was named EuroLeague MVP with averages of 17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.

Nets add Dennis Smith Jr.

Date: July 1

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The former top-10 pick found his footing last season as one of the league’s best two-way point guards. He heads to Brooklyn, where Charania said the Nets made the 25-year-old a priority in their free-agency plan.

Jaxson Hayes signs with Lakers

Date: July 1

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

The Lakers add another former lottery pick with high upside as the 23-year-old Hayes heads to LA on a two-year deal. According to Wojnarowski, Hayes will have a player option for the 2024-25 season.

Max Strus lands with Cavaliers via three-team sign-and-trade

Date: July 1

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

It’s a big payday for the undrafted Strus, who heads to Cleveland on a four-year, $63 million deal. In the deal, the Heat receive a second-round pick and the Spurs, who helped facilitate the deal, will receive Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens from Cleveland.

Desmond Bane signs $207 million max contract extension with Grizzlies

Date: July 1

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Another designated rookie extension is done. The Grizzlies have signed Bane to a five-year, $207 million max contract extension to lock up their franchise cornerstone trio alongside Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.

Tyrese Haliburton inks $260 million max contract extension with Pacers

Date: July 1

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

The designated rookie extensions have tipped off with a well-deserved maximum contract extension for Haliburton. The All-Star guard signed a five-year, $260 million max contract extension to remain in Indiana.

Thunder acquire Victor Oladipo from Heat

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The Heat have traded Oladipo and draft compensation to the Thunder, creating a $9.45 million Traded Player Exception in the deal. Could this be the deal before the deal for Miami? That is to be determined.

Oladipo will have his second stint in Oklahoma City as he rehabilitates a torn patellar tendon suffered during the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Pistons acquire Monte Morris from Wizards

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The Pistons are adding a veteran guard to their rotation, sending a second-round pick to the Wizards for a trusty floor general. Washington will create a $9.8 million Traded Player Exception with the deal, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Derrick Rose signs with Grizzlies

Date: June 30

Source: Ian Begley, SNYtv

Rose will return to the same city he played his college basketball — Memphis. The veteran guard has landed a two-year, fully guaranteed $6.5 million deal with the Grizzlies.

Raptors move quick on Dennis Schroder

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Just moments after the news broke that Fred VanVleet would be headed to Houston on a maximum contract, the Raptors wasted no time to find their replacement. Schroder has signed a two-year, $26 million contract with Toronto, assuming the starting point guard role.

Fred VanVleet is headed to Houston

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Perhaps the biggest move of the day so far, VanVleet has inked a three-year, $130 million maximum contract to join the Rockets. VanVleet is a 29-year-old, one-time All-Star who is expected to bring a winner’s mentality to a young Houston core.

Lakers bring back Rui Hachimura, sign Cam Reddish

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic; Brad Turner, LA Times

The Lakers were expected to retain Hachimura and they did exactly that, signing the budding forward to a three-year, $51 million deal. Los Angeles has also taken a flier on former top-five pick Reddish, who is still only 23 years old.

Pelicans lock up defensive stopper Herb Jones

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski & Andrew Lopez, ESPN

The Pelicans turned some heads when they declined Jones’ team option the day before free agency, but now it’s clear it was to work out a longer deal. New Orleans has signed the defensive stopper to a four-year, $54 million contract.

The 35th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Jones has been a steal for the Pelicans as a promising 24-year-old for their young core.

Suns land more bench depth with Yuta Watanabe

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The Suns are wasting no time building up their supporting cast, adding sharpshooting forward Watanabe to a group of five other free agents.

Watanabe has familiarity with Durant during their time in Brooklyn. He shot a blistering 44.4 percent from 3-point range last season.

Lakers make big splash by signing Gabe Vincent

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

The Lakers weren’t tied to any rumors with Heat playoff standout Vincent, but they have landed the undrafted star on a three-year, $33 million deal. Vincent was crucial for Miami during its run to the NBA Finals and he has been rewarded with a nice contract.

Cam Johnson gets paid in Brooklyn

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

Johnson was projected to be a hot commodity as a restricted free agent but the Nets have ended those talks before they could even get started. The sharpshooting forward has inked a four-year, $108 million deal to remain in Brooklyn.

Jakob Poeltl stays with Raptors on lucrative deal

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

The Raptors have retained their defensive anchor. Poeltl has signed a four-year, $80 million deal to stay in Toronto, shoring up the Raptors’ frontcourt alongside Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes.

Khris Middleton returns to Bucks on three-year, $102 million deal

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN

The Bucks are looking to maximize their championship window around Giannis Antetokounmpo and they’ve retained one of his key running mates in Middleton.

Middleton has inked a three-year, $102 million deal to stay in Milwaukee and chase a second championship.

Kyrie Irving returns to Mavericks on three-year, $126 million deal

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

After plenty of chatter surrounding Irving’s potential departure from the Mavericks, Dallas has re-signed its All-Star point guard to a three-year, $126 million deal. The third year will be a player option, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.

In 20 games with the Mavericks, Irving averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Dallas has its backcourt locked up with him and Luka Doncic.

Kristaps Porzingis reaches two-year, $60 million extension with Celtics

Date: June 30

Source: Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report

The Celtics made one of the biggest blockbuster moves of the offseason so far when they landed Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Wizards and Grizzlies. Boston appears ready to commit to the 27-year-old All-Star, signing Porzingis to a two-year, $60 million extension through the 2025-26 season.

Jerami Grant returns to Trail Blazers on $160 million extension

Date: June 30

Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic

Lillard wanted the Trail Blazers to bring back Grant as he looks to build a contender-worthy team and Portland’s front office listened. Grant has landed a five-year, $160 million extension to remain with the Trail Blazers.

Bruce Brown signs massive $45 million deal with Pacers

Date: June 30

Source: Adrian Wojnarowski & Malika Andrews, ESPN

Brown proved to be one of the best value deals in free agency last season, playing a key role in helping the Nuggets win their first NBA title in franchise history. He will now reap the benefits of his contributions, signing a $45 million deal over two years with the Pacers.

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 Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. 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, Damion Lee & Chimezie Metu

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 five bench pieces by signing reserve big men Eubanks and Metu, and reserve forward Bates-Diop, while re-signing reserve wings Okogie and Lee.

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.

MORE: Trade destinations for James Harden following contract opt-in

Full list of signings in NBA free agency

Player
Previous team
New team
Contract
Report

James Harden
76ers
76ers
1y/$35.6M
ESPN

Kyrie Irving
Mavericks
Mavericks
3y/$126M
The Athletic

Khris Middleton
Bucks
Bucks
3y/$102M
ESPN

Draymond Green
Warriors
Warriors
4y/$100M
The Athletic

Fred VanVleet
Raptors
Rockets
3y/$130M
ESPN

Jerami Grant
Trail Blazers
Trail Blazers
5y/$160M
The Athletic

Brook Lopez
Bucks
 
 
 

Cam Johnson
Nets
Nets
4y/$108M
ESPN

Austin Reaves
Lakers
 
 
 

Nikola Vucevic
Bulls
 
 
 

Jakob Poeltl
Raptors
Raptors
4y/$80M
ESPN

D’Angelo Russell
Lakers
 
 
 

Kyle Kuzma
Wizards
Wizards
4y/$102M
ESPN

Russell Westbrook
Clippers
 
 
 

Christian Wood
Mavericks
 
 
 

Bruce Brown
Nuggets
Pacers
2y/$45M
ESPN

Harrison Barnes
Kings
Kings
3y/$54M
ESPN

Grant Williams
Celtics
 
 
 

Josh Hart
Knicks
Knicks
1y/$12.9M
ESPN

Rui Hachimura
Lakers
Lakers
3y/$51M
The Athletic

Caris LeVert
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
2y/$32M
ESPN

P.J. Washington
Hornets
 
 
 

Dillon Brooks
Grizzlies
 
 
 

Max Strus
Heat
Cavaliers
4y/$63M
ESPN

Joe Ingles
Bucks
Magic
2y/$22M
Bleacher Report

Tre Jones
Spurs
Spurs
2y/$20M
ESPN

Gabe Vincent
Heat
Lakers
3y/$33M
The Athletic

Alec Burks
Pistons
Pistons
1y/$10.5M
ESPN

Jevon Carter
Bucks
Bulls
3y/$20M
ESPN

Jae Crowder
Bucks
 
 
 

Donte DiVincenzo
Warriors
 
 
 

Kelly Oubre Jr.
Hornets
 
 
 

Dario Saric
Thunder
 
 
 

Coby White
Bulls
Bulls
3y/$40M
ESPN

Trey Lyles
Kings
Kings
TBD
Bleacher Report

Seth Curry
Nets
Mavericks
2y/TBD
ESPN

Georges Niang
76ers
Cavaliers
3y/$26M
ESPN

Lonnie Walker IV
Lakers
 
 
 

Andre Drummond
Bulls
Bulls
1y/$3.4M
ESPN

Dennis Schroder
Lakers
Raptors
2y/$26M
ESPN

Malik Beasley
Lakers
 
 
 

Torrey Craig
Suns
 
 
 

Yuta Watanabe
Nets
Suns
TBD
The Athletic

Jalen McDaniels
76ers
 
 
 

Mason Plumlee
Clippers
 
 
 

Paul Reed
76ers
 
 
 

Patrick Beverley
Bulls
 
 
 

Jaxson Hayes
Pelicans
Lakers
2y/TBD
ESPN

Josh Richardson
Pelicans
Heat
2y/TBD
The Athletic

Thomas Bryant
Nuggets
 
 
 

Dennis Smith Jr.
Hornets
Nets
1y/TBD
The Athletic

Drew Eubanks
Trail Blazers
Suns
2y/TBD
The Athletic

Taurean Prince
Timberwolves
Lakers
TBD
The Athletic

Josh Okogie
Suns
Suns
TBD
Bleacher Report

DeAndre Jordan
Nuggets
Nuggets
TBD
Bleacher Report

Damion Lee
Suns
Suns
2y/TBD
ESPN

Reggie Jackson
Nuggets
Nuggets
2y/$10.3M
The Athletic

Chimezie Metu
Kings
Suns
1y/TBD
ESPN

Troy Brown Jr.
Lakers
Timberwolves
2y/$8M
ESPN

Shake Milton
76ers
Timberwolves
2y/$10M
ESPN

Cam Reddish
Trail Blazers
Lakers
TBD
LA Times

Julian Champagnie
Spurs
Spurs
TBD
ESPN

Oshae Brissett
Pacers
Celtics
2y/TBD
ESPN

Derrick Rose
Knicks
Grizzlies
2y/6.5M
SNYtv

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