It’s the most Woj Bomb-filled time of the year. Yep, NBA free agency is here.
With training camps beginning Dec. 1 and the 2020-21 season kicking off Dec. 22, teams must finalize their rosters as quickly as possible. That sense of urgency could lead to a flurry of moves over the next few days.
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This year’s group of free agents doesn’t feature major star power, but solid talent is available. Aside from the signings, there will also be trade chatter, most notably surrounding the Rockets’ duo of James Harden and Russell Westbrook. We’ll have to wait and see how that situation unfolds.
Follow along right here for the latest free agency news and updates.
NBA free agency rumors 2020: Live updates, news on signings, trades
Friday, Nov. 20
3:45 p.m. ET — Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Trail Blazers are acquiring Enes Kanter from the Celtics in a three-team trade with the Grizzlies. Grizzlies get Mario Hezonja and the 30th pick (Desmond Bane), Celtics get future Memphis draft consideration.
1:55 p.m. ET — Shams Charania reports the Warriors are waiving Ky Bowman:
11:20 a.m. ET — Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Anthony Davis, 27, will return to the Lakers in 2020-21, but will take his time to consider the structure and length of his new max contract. Potential deals include two years, $68 million; three years, $106 million; four years, $146.7 million; and five years, $189 million.
Thursday, Nov. 19
9:15 p.m. ET — Here are the details on the protected first-round pick the Warriors will send to the Thunder in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr.
Sources: The Warriors will only convey that first-round pick next season should they finish 21-to-30 in the final regular season standings. If the Warriors land in the top 20, they’ll send two second-round picks to OKC. https://t.co/ltzvx7cIhQ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 20, 2020
7:10 p.m. ET — Uh oh. The Bucks and Kings are being sent to the principal’s office.
The NBA has opened an investigation of the reported transaction involving Milwaukee and Sacramento that was to send Bogdan Bogdanovic to the Bucks via sign-and-trade after Friday’s scheduled start of free agency, @NYTSports has learned
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 20, 2020
5:55 p.m. ET — The Knicks take on Ed Davis’ salary in order to gain a couple future picks. Not a bad way to use cap space.
The Utah Jazz are trading Ed Davis and two 2023 second-round picks to the New York Knicks, sources tell @WindhorstESPN and me.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020
5:15 p.m. ET — With Klay Thompson out for the season, the Warriors are on the verge of adding some wing depth by trading for Kelly Oubre Jr.
5:05 p.m. ET — Avery Bradley will be an unrestricted free agent. Multiple contenders will look to lure him away from Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley will decline his $5M player option for the 2020-21 season and become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
4:55 p.m. ET — Gordon Hayward has turned down his $34.2 million player option and will hit free agency. This doesn’t mean he is guaranteed to leave Boston, though.
Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020
Hayward has indeed opted out of next season’s $34.2 million with the Celts and becomes an unrestricted free agent Friday at 6 PM ET
The Knicks are in play …
Indiana has also pursued Hayward via trade, sources say …
And Boston can still re-sign Hayward to a long-term deal
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020