2024 NBA FREE AGENCY: ALL THE DEALS COMPLETED ON DAY 1
The 2024 NBA free agency is officially underway, with teams being able to sign players from 6 PM (EST) onwards on June 30. With the midnight bell having come and gone, let's take a look at the players who have found new homes within the first six hours of free agency opening up.
Players Signed On Day 1 Of Free Agency
Derrick Jones Jr, Los Angeles Clippers (3-year, $30 million)
Naji Marshall, Dallas Mavericks (3-year, $27 million)
Mason Plumlee, Phoenix Suns (1-year, money undisclosed)
Jonas Valanciunas, Washington Wizards (3-year, $30 million)
Chris Paul, San Antonio Spurs (1-year, $11+ million)
Eric Gordon, Philadelphia 76ers (1-year, $3.3 million)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Orlando Magic (3-year, $66 million)
Kevin Porter Jr., Los Angeles Clippers (2-year, money undisclosed)
Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers (2-year, $10+ million)
These are fascinating signings, with most of these deals involving contenders. The most controversial of the bunch has to be Kevin Porter Jr. being brought back into the NBA after being traded and waived mid-season due to domestic violence allegations against WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick. He has been brought back to the NBA by a Clippers organization who know they're losing Paul George for nothing in free agency.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's departure has made the Denver Nuggets much weaker, while the Mavericks seemingly get stronger by adding Naji Marshall. The Suns have also made a great move by bringing in Mason Plumlee to be their backup center, while the 76ers have done the same by signing Andre Drummond. The 76ers have also added veteran scorer Eric Gordon.
Chris Paul is expected to be the veteran point guard Victor Wembanyama needs to bring him along, but Paul is not a long-term solution for the hole at point guard in San Antonio. But his inclusion for next season is fascinating, especially how his dynamic with Wemby will play out.
Contract Extensions And Re-Signings
Along with players who have found new teams, many players have inked contracts to extend their stays on their respective franchises right now.
Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons (5-year, $226 million)
Neemias Queta, Boston Celtics (multi-year, details undisclosed)
Luke Kornet, Boston Celtics (1-year, money undisclosed)
Kevin Love, Miami Heat (2-year, $8 million)
James Harden, Los Angeles Clippers (2-year, $70 million)
Max Christie, Los Angeles Lakers (4-year, $32 million)
Obi Toppin, Indiana Pacers (4-year, $60 million)
Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls (5-year, $90 million)
The biggest name here is James Harden, who seems to be one of the only Clippers free agents who wants to return to the franchise. The team has lost Plumlee and is expected to lose Paul George and Russell Westbrook in the next few days, so securing Harden had to have been a priority for the franchise.
Cade Cunningham's rookie max extension shows that the Pistons are continuing to trust Cunningham with the keys to the franchise after an encouraging season last year despite the team's overall struggles. The former No. 1 overall pick will hope the Pistons use their cap space to add at least a few win-now teammates for him.
Multiple young players will continue with their respective franchises, as Obi Toppin, Patrick Williams, and Max Christie got long-term extensions. Christie's deal is going to keep him under $10 million for the considerable future, so the Lakers will hope he develops soon to help them compete as soon as next season.
The Celtics brought back role-players such as Neemias Queta and Luke Kornet, while the Heat will continue on with Kevin Love on the roster.
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