It’s that time of year, folks. NBA free agency finally is upon us.
There have been plenty of moves since it began Saturday, with some of the more notable ones being Paul Millsap’s deal with the Denver Nuggets, J.J. Redick’s decision to trust the process and head to the Philadelphia 76ers, and Stephen Curry’s mega-deal to become the first $200 million player in NBA history. Now, all eyes are on free agent forward Gordon Hayward, who’s expected to make his decision Tuesday.
Keep it right here at NESN.com for NBA free agent rumors, updates, meetings, signings or trades. All times are Eastern.
TUESDAY
8 p.m.: Finally, some fireworks: Hayward has announced on The Players’ Tribune he’s joining the Boston Celtics.
6:21 p.m.: After losing out on George Hill, the Lakers could make significant moves Wednesday.
From the dominoes waiting to fall department: Knicks continue to speak with Dion Waiters. Lakers meeting tomorrow on Waiters/Rondo etc
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 4, 2017
6:13 p.m.: Rudy Gay appears to be waiting on Hayward.
On the Rudy Gay front, hearing the Thunder are his preference, but there's a sizable gap on what OKC can offer and what Gay's looking for.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 4, 2017
If Hayward signs with the Celtics then Gay could be headed to South Beach.
If the Heat miss out on Hayward, likely they'll extend bigger offer to Gay. Celtics could as well.
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 4, 2017
3:22 p.m.: Gordon Hayward might be joining the Celtics. Or maybe not!
ESPN’s Chris Haynes broke the news Tuesday afternoon, saying Hayward “plans to sign” with Boston.
Free-agent Gordon Hayward plans to sign with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 4, 2017
However, Hayward’s agent refuted the report.
Gordon Hayward's agent, Mark Bartelstein, tells ESPN: "Gordon hasn't made a decision yet. We are still working through it."
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2017
Just spoke w/GH'sagent, says his client hasn't made a decision, is "upset someone would report that. He's trying to re-evaluate everything."
— A. Sherrod Blakely (@ASherrodblakely) July 4, 2017
But there’s still more, as some reporters speculated the leak might have come before Hayward had a chance to speak to the Jazz.
Celt source says no decision yet. Hard to believe so many trusted reporters wrong. Likely the process of informing teams was interrupted.
— Steve Bulpett (@SteveBHoop) July 4, 2017
My guess: Hayward picked the C's, word got out without the Jazz knowing, and they're trying to walk it back so he can tell the Jazz "first."
— Royce Young (@royceyoung) July 4, 2017
In conclusion, no one has any idea what’s going on. Yay, NBA free agency!
2:02 p.m.: Another Jazz player apparently is on his way out of Utah, as The Vertical’s Shams Charania reported point guard George Hill will join the Sacramento Kings.
Free agent George Hill has reached agreement on a three-year, $57M deal with the Sacramento Kings, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 4, 2017
The Vertical also reported that Zach Randolph will join Hill on the West Coast.
Free agent Zach Randolph has agreed to a two-year, $24M deal with the Kings, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2017
9:50 a.m.: While we wait for Gordon Hayward’s big announcement, here’s what you might have missed overnight Tuesday.
Sources: Clippers, Nuggets working on sign-and-trade to send Gallinari to LA on 3-year, $65M deal, but sides still working thru details. https://t.co/LXLgzmeZVc
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2017
Wojnarowski added that the Clippers will send Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone and a future first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, as they don’t have the salary cap room to sign Gallinari. The Nuggets are expected to receive draft compensation for helping to facilitate the deal.
Wojnarowski also reported free agent and former Hawks forward Mike Scott has found a new home.
Free agent guard Mike Scott is finalizing a minimum deal with the Washington Wizards, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 4, 2017
MONDAY
11:02 p.m.: Fourth of July fireworks are coming.
Gordon Hayward will sleep on his decision to go to Utah, Boston, or Miami, I'm told. Another July 4 declaration it is…
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 4, 2017
At the risk of tugging at Jazz fans' heart strings, I'm told Utah made a very strong impression on Gordon Hayward & he's genuinely torn.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 4, 2017
8:25 p.m.: An update on Gordon Hayward and an Indiana Pacers move.
Source: Jazz meeting w/ Gordon Hayward in San Diego, 3.5 hours, with @rickyrubio9 flying from Spain to pitch partnership. Decision looms.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
Free agent guard Darren Collison has agreed in principle to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Indiana Pacers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
1:30 p.m.: George Hill might be on his way to Los Angeles.
Free agent George Hill and reps are meeting with the Lakers today in Los Angeles, discussing a one-year deal, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
That ultimately could be good news for the Celtics.
9:10 a.m.: Derrick Rose — remember him? The Milwaukee Bucks apparently haven’t.
Free agent guard Derrick Rose is meeting with Milwaukee Bucks officials today, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
8:15 a.m.: The Carmelo Anthony is about to get a lot more interested, according to this rumor from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Sources on @ESPN: Carmelo Anthony is now open to waiving no-trade clause for Houston or Cleveland. https://t.co/AneqQQcXCZ
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2017
SUNDAY
11:05 p.m.: The Denver Nuggets have landed an All-Star forward.
Free agent Paul Millsap has agreed to a three-year, $90M with the Denver Nuggets, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2017
9:42 p.m.: This is classic Lakers, and one year after they signed bad contracts with Luol Deng and Timofey Mozgov.
Los Angeles Lakers have a meeting with free agent guard Dion Waiters tonight, a league source told Basketball Insiders.
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) July 3, 2017
8:13 p.m.: Vince Carter doesn’t seem to have any retirement plans.
8-time All-Star Vince Carter is scheduled to take a meeting with the Sacramento Kings on Monday, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
7:29 p.m.: The latest on Gordon Hayward.
Gordon Hayward meeting with #Celtics has concluded, according to a source. He now heads to San Diego to meet with the #Jazz on Monday
— gary washburn (@GwashburnGlobe) July 2, 2017
7:17 p.m.: This would be an interesting fit.
Lakers obviously hanging back at start of free agency, but one player they continue to give strong consideration to is Rajon Rondo
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) July 2, 2017
5:56 p.m.: The Kings are trying to add a star swingman.
Reporting with @MarcJSpearsESPN: ESPN sources say Sacramento offered Washington restricted free-agent Otto Porter the max.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
5:46 p.m.: The Raptors are bringing their best player back.
REPORTS: Kyle Lowry has agreed to a 3-year, $100M deal to stay with the Toronto Raptors (via The Players' Tribune). #NBAFreeAgency pic.twitter.com/dIFi0AXmXh
— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 2, 2017
4:26 p.m.: Some late-afternoon deals are coming in.
Free agent Kyle Korver has agreed to a three-year, $22M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017
Nene agrees to a 3-year, $11M deal, per source. https://t.co/ulqGFLMGsP
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
3 p.m.: The Washington Wizards look set to bolster their bench, as shooting guard Jodi Meeks agrees to a join the team from the Orlando Magic.
Free agent Jodie Meeks has agreed to a two-year, $7 million deal with the Washington Wizards, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017
Can confirm the Wizards are signing guard Jodie Meeks for two-years, $7 million. They're using their bi-annual exception to do so.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) July 2, 2017
1:45 p.m.: Life with the Toronto Raptors suits Serge Ibaka just fine. The Raptors power forward agreed to re-sign with the team he joined in February from the Orlando Magic via trade.
Source: Free agent forward Serge Ibaka has reached deal on three-year, $65M contract to stay with the Toronto… https://t.co/ATpQCWXQ36
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
1:30 p.m.: Minnesota continues its flurry of acquisitions, having agreed to sign power forward Taj Gibson, according to The Vertical’s Shams Charania. Gibson played for the Thunder and Bulls last season.
Free agent Taj Gibson has agreed to a two-year, $28M deal with Minnesota, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2017
SATURDAY
11:55 p.m.: Andre Iguodala is returning to the Warriors.
Sources close to Andre Iguodala reporting agreed to terms to return to the bay….
— andre (@andre) July 2, 2017
Iguodala's deal will be worth $48M over the three years, league source tells ESPN. Warriors deepened offer, close deal tonight.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 2, 2017
11:00 p.m.: The Warriors are serious about keeping the 2015 Finals MVP.
Golden State offered Andre Iguodala a 3-year, $45 million deal and he's deliberating, league sources tell ESPN. No options are attached.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2017
9:51 p.m.: Big return for the Jazz.
Full four-year, $52M guaranteed deal for Ingles. Big retain for Jazz. Ingles & Gordon Hayward share Priority Sports agent Mark Bartelstein.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 2, 2017
9 p.m.: The veteran shooter is getting a lot of interest and Golden State would be an ideal fit.
Nick Young has fielded interest from Golden State, Oklahoma City & New Orleans (@daldridgetnt 1st on Pelicans) https://t.co/cAuBoY9uo5
— Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) July 2, 2017
8:59 p.m.: The Cavs added some depth to their backcourt.
A big congratulations to our guy @JmCalderon on reaching an agreement with the @cavs!
— Priority Sports (@PrioritySports) July 2, 2017
8:39 p.m.: Just a prop.
Rudy Gay is in Oklahoma City visiting with the Thunder. Locker is a prop for his visit, I'm told.
— Erik Horne (@ErikkHorne) July 2, 2017
8:20 p.m.: More help for the Thunder?
League sources tell Enes Kanter: 😲 pic.twitter.com/PJFyboVP42
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) July 2, 2017
7:49 p.m.: Some more news.
Hawks the most ardent suitors at present for Wizards RFA Bojan Bogdanovic. Will be hard for WAS to match offer sheet if it has 2 max Porter.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 1, 2017
7:30 p.m.: The Celtics tried to add a piece but were unable to complete the deal.
Woj confirming speculation that the Amir Johnson S&T talks were over bringing Jahlil Okafor to #Celtics, but fell short.
— Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) July 1, 2017
6:32 p.m.: Paul Millsap could be leaving the Atlanta Hawks.
Hearing MIN also may be out of Millsap talks, clearing the way for possible resolution w/Denver, meeting w/him tonight. Would be great fit.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 1, 2017
6:15 p.m.: Charlotte needed a backup point guard.
Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a deal with Charlotte, source told ESPN. https://t.co/FswcJxUHag
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 1, 2017
6:03 p.m.: Couple more updates.
Sources: Suns out on Millsap pursuit, turning to use cap space to absorb $ dumps paired w/ assets. Open to moving vets, going all-in young.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Free agent Amir Johnson has agreed to a one-year, $11M deal with Philadelphia, agent Kevin Bradbury tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
4:37 p.m.: The Rockets aren’t done trying to make moves.
Cleveland's in talks with Houston on a deal to move Iman Shumpert to Rockets, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/Uym4ZfSwMz
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Cavs in market to get draft pick & trade exception for Iman Shumpert, which would free $ to sign Kyle Korver and set up future deals.
— Brian Windhorst (@WindhorstESPN) July 1, 2017
4:34 p.m.: Makes sense.
Celtics will keep their meeting with Gordon Hayward relatively small tomorrow, with IT, Horford, Brad Stevens, Danny Ainge and ownership.
— Mark Murphy (@Murf56) July 1, 2017
4:25 p.m.: A nice veteran addition for a young, talented 76ers team.
JJ Redick has agreed to a one-year, $23 million deal with the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
https://twitter.com/JJRedick/status/881242874263851008
4:05 p.m.: Does Iguodala not trust The Process?
Sixers had been on Iguodala's list of teams to meet today, sources say. No meeting. Now we wait in suspense.
— Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) July 1, 2017
Andre Iguodala has canceled the remainder of his free agency meetings, league sources tell The Vertical.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2017
2:18 p.m.: More signings for the Celtics, and other notes.
German forward Daniel Theis has agreed to a two-year deal with the Boston Celtics, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/zZ46znJVYy
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
Andre Iguodala's meeting with Houston has concluded. As is almost always the case in these settings, good vibes shared by all.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 1, 2017
Free agent guard Langston Galloway is finalizing a three-year, $21M deal with the Detroit Pistons, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
1:22 p.m.: A couple of completed deals for Celtics first-round picks.
The #Celtics have signed 2017 first round draft pick Jayson Tatum and 2016 first round draft pick Ante Zizic
📝: https://t.co/8nKbcWzewn pic.twitter.com/QD0FdZQ3u5
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 1, 2017
1:06 p.m.: Bad news for the Boston Celtics?
Three league sources sense the current favorite for Gordon Hayward is Miami. Reasons: better lifestyle, Spoelstra, "feature scoring role."
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) July 1, 2017
Some other notes, too.
Kings focus today, after Andre Iguodala and Patrick Patterson last night? Unrestricted forwards Taj Gibson and Danilo Gallinari, I'm told
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) July 1, 2017
David West, per source, to re-sign for one year—will be his last—with the Warriors.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) July 1, 2017
Most recent word is Raptors are confident Ibaka and Lowry will get done; facing competition for Tucker.
— Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) July 1, 2017
11:24 a.m.: Here are some morning updates on the NBA front.
The meeting between Houston Rockets and free-agent Andre Iguodala is scheduled for this morning, league sources inform ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2017
Cavs have targeted Jose Calderon to be their backup point guard, per source. The interest is mutual.
— Jason Lloyd (@ByJasonLloyd) July 1, 2017
1:19 a.m.: The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly are in search of veterans to help groom their young players.
The Lakers spoke with free agents Andre Iguodala and Rajon Rondo tonight, league sources tell @espn.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
12:43 a.m.: The Golden State Warriors reportedly have a backup plan if Andre Iguodala signs elsewhere.
If Iggy leaves, Warriors will pursue Rudy Gay, per @wojespn https://t.co/3NH8N6XmCK pic.twitter.com/NdhW2foS0O
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 1, 2017
12:42 a.m.: The Philadelphia 76ers aren’t putting all of their eggs in J.J. Redick’s basket.
Source: If PHI can't sign JJ Redick, they will move on to potential offer sheets for Kentavious Caldwell Pope and/or Otto Porter.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) July 1, 2017
Midnight: There wasn’t much of a doubt that Stephen Curry would stay with the Golden State Warriors, and it looks like The Dubs will be paying the star guard handsomely.
League sources indicate that the Warriors and Stephen Curry are on course to strike their five-year, $201 mil "supermax" deal after midnight
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) July 1, 2017
The Milwaukee Bucks acquired Tony Snell in a trade with a Chicago Bulls back in October, and they reportedly will be keeping the swingman around for a few more years.
Sources: Tony Snell has agreed to 4-year, $46M deal — $44M guaranteed — to return to Milwaukee. Player option… https://t.co/2KNELDMrdS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
The Minnesota Timberwolves were in need of a point guard after agreeing to trade Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz. It looks like they found their man in Jeff Teague.
Free agent Jeff Teague has agreed to a 3-year, $57M deal with Minnesota, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/fgvUnhATgH
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
It’s rare for homegrown players to leave the San Antonio Spurs and Patty Mills’ new reported deal furthers that trend.
Free agent Patty Mills has agreed to a 4-year, $50M deal to stay with San Antonio, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/K9ZzMOnDzR
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
It looks like a George Hill reunion with the San Antonio Spurs isn’t in the cards.
Sources: George Hill, Spurs discussions broke off. Denver and New York have so far made initial contact with Hill, one of top PGs on market.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2017
The Golden State Warriors might lose out on Andre Iguodala, but they’re making sure they keep at least one of their key reserves.
Golden State, Shaun Livingston reach agreement on 3-years, $24 million, league sources tell ESPN.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 1, 2017
The Philadelphia 76ers need a veteran to help groom their crop of young talent, and it appears they’re targeting one of the league’s best sharpshooters.
Free agent JJ Redick is meeting with the 76ers, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/pRKukjMkON
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2017
The Cleveland Cavaliers already have a veteran-laden roster, but that apparently isn’t stopping them from going after an aging big man.
#Cavs have expressed interest, may attempt to meet with #Grizzlies free agent PF Zach Randolph, sources say. #NBA
— Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) July 1, 2017
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