Keeping Track Of The Latest Free Agency Buzz
Keeping Track Of The Latest Free Agency Buzz. With the NBA draft being in the rear view, the major source of attention is now shifting towards free agency. As per the official news, it will be open from Thursday, June 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET. If we believe in the rumor, there are going to be a lot of potential signings.
The final place of Deandre Ayton is still unclear. Along with that, are the teams with the most capital able to make the splash? Likewise, there are plenty of other latest free agency news, rumors, and trade buzz to attend to.
2022 NBA Free Agency rumors
Let’s explore some of them in talk NBA free agency buzz around the town –
Knicks clearing space
As per Adrian Wojnarowski (ESPN), the Knicks are planning to trade Nerlens Noel and guard Alec Burks in return for unloading $19 million. It will help them in having the amount to sign Jalen Brunson. Two future second-round picks and cash are likely to be introduced in the deal.
Knicks in hot pursuit of Brunson
As per Tim McMahon (ESPN), Brunson is likely to accept the four-year deal. It can be finalized right after the free agency opens up on Thursday evening. The Mavericks are agreeing to sign Brunson to a five-year contract.
Suns extend qualifying offer for Ayton
Deandre Ayton’s situation is taking a further step with the Suns tendering $16.4 million. It is one worthy offer to make him a restricted free agent. Suns are eager to match any deal that Ayton is getting from the rival teams. Once he signs the order, he will be an unrestricted free agent in the coming summer.
Westbrook opts in with the Lakers
As per the reports of Adrian Wojnarowski, Russell Westbrook is going to opt-in the final year of his deal. It is going to be worth $47.1 million for the next 2022-23 season.