It’s the most Woj Bomb-filled time of the year. Yep, NBA free agency is here.
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 status of 76ers star Ben Simmons. We’ll have to wait and see how that situation unfolds.
Where will the top available players land? And what surprises does this offseason have in store for basketball fans?
Keep refreshing those Twitter feeds and follow along right here for the latest free agency news and updates.
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NBA free agency rumors 2021: Live updates, news on signings, trades
(All times Eastern)
Monday, Aug. 2
7 p.m. — Here are the terms on Kyle Lowry’s new contract with the Heat:
6:50 p.m. — Good call by Chris Paul declining that player option.
BREAKING NEWS: Free agent star Chris Paul reaches agreement with Phoenix Suns on four-year, up to $120 million contract that will expire when he’s 40, league sources tell @YahooSports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 2, 2021
6:40 p.m. — Kyle Lowry is joining the Heat. The source on that report? Kyle Lowry.
6:20 p.m. — After drafting Evan Mobley, the Cavaliers re-sign Jarrett Allen to lock up their frontcourt of the future.
Restricted free agent C Jarrett Allen has agreed to a five-year, $100 million contract to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agents Derrick Powell and Jim Tanner tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
6:15 p.m. — The Knicks keep a couple of key role players on the roster.
Free agent G Alec Burks has agreed to a three-year, $30M contract to stay with the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
Free agent C Nerlens Noel is returning to the New York Knicks on a three-year, $32M contract, his agent @GeorgeLangberg tells ESPN. Tom Thibodeau keeps his rim protector.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
6:10 p.m. — Jimmy Butler is getting PAID.
Butler’s max contract is expected to be in the four years and in excess of $184 million, per cap experts. 💰 https://t.co/pCghWjYVJW
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
6:05 p.m. — Well, that was fast. A rundown of the early signings…
6 p.m. — And here we go. Lonzo Ball is heading to Chicago.
Lonzo Ball has agreed to a four-year, $85 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, CEO of Klutch Sports Rich Paul tells @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 2, 2021
New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball is landing on a four-year, $85 million contract with Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade agreement, his agent and @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021
5:50 p.m. — Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reports that rival executives expect Kyle Lowry to end up in Miami.
5:40 p.m. — The Hawks and John Collins are “not close to an agreement,” according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The 23-year-old emerged as a key member of Atlanta’s run to the 2021 Eastern Conference finals, averaging 13.9 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in the playoffs.