Just in: Free agent guard Anfernee Simons has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, with a player option in second season, sources tell ESPN. Simons chose the 76ers over other suitors believing his fit is perfect with the revamped 76ers roster.
The Boston Celtics believe Derrick White had a better season than Jaylen Brown last year, per @WindhorstESPN
"Even though Jaylen Brown was talking about himself for MVP, the Celtics did not feel like Jaylen had the best season on their team. They felt that Derrick White had a better season.โ
(h/t @MrBuckBuckNBA)
After being offered in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and how public it became, Jaylen Brownโs relationship with the Celtics became severed beyond repair.
Brown now heads to Bostonโs division rival for significantly less value than expected.
The Lakers signed Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million deal, per @ShamsCharania.
Los Angelesโ new frontcourt pairing will feature Walker Kessler and Mamukelashvili.
Trade summary, per @ShamsCharania:
Lakers get - Walker Kessler
Jazz get - 2 first-round picks, 2 first-round pick swaps
Kessler to sign 4-year, $130M deal with Lakers.
Just in: Free agent Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Powell joins the Bulls as a potent scorer after an NBA All-Star season in Miami, averaging nearly 22 points over the last two years.
Free agent John Collins has agreed to a three-year, $51 million deal to sign with the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. Frontcourt addition and a new lob threat for Cade Cunningham in Detroit.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing interest in LeBron James, per @sam_amick
โWhat's more, the Warriors do not appear to have clarity yet regarding James' plans. Cleveland and Miami are often cited as realistic landing spots as well, and the Minnesota Timberwolves are known to have interest if he felt like shocking the basketball world with that sort of move.โ
(Via https://t.co/CHdOo0XSXG)
Buzz in league circles continues to connect Rui Hachimura signing with the Spurs once free agency opens tonight.
Los Angeles is on the verge of losing all the following players on the open market, even with tons of cap space:
LeBron James
Rui Hachimura
Marcus Smart
Luke Kennard