There are no days off on the NBA calendar.
After the Finals and the NBA Draft, teams will be able to negotiate with free agents starting at 6pm ET on Sunday, June 30. On July 6 at 12:01pm ET, teams will be able to officially sign free agents.
With a ton of player moves set to happen starting Sunday night, we'll be evaluating all of the free agent signings live at Sporting News. Details and analysis of all the major transfers will be updated throughout the night, so be sure to check back here regularly to let us know what you think about the moves for your favorite teams.
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Paul George signs with the Sixers
The biggest domino to fall in free agency happened at 3:30 a.m. ET, when it was widely speculated that George would sign with the Sixers after the Clippers rejected a fourth-year offer to him.
Philadelphia had no such reservations, giving George as much money as they could, and he now forms a dynamic trio with Joel Embiid and soon-to-be-signed Tyrese Maxey.
George was the best free agent in the division. The 60s were able to acquire him thanks to careful planning. With over $60 million in cap space, they got a star player who could join the Knicks as the Celtics' biggest challenger. He's still capable of making an All-NBA team and is one of the best two-way wings in the game.
School year: a
Kelly Oubre re-signs with the Sixers
Oubre signed a nice contract last summer at the veteran minimum wage, and while he was due for a raise, this was a reasonable amount for him.
Oubre isn't the type of player who can fit in just anywhere — his time with the Warriors a few years ago was disastrous because he couldn't play in that type of read-and-react system — but he's found a niche in Philadelphia where he can be a good scorer and a good on-ball defender.
George will get all the attention, but the 76ers also need to be careful about acquiring a cheaper replacement for him. Oubre and Eric Gordon are good lower-level players who could make a difference in the playoffs.
School year: B+
Derrick Jones Jr. signs with Clippers
Jones had the best season of his career last year playing next to Luka Doncic, and while he's always been a great athlete and an underrated defender, his lack of offensive prowess has seen him play for five different teams in eight years.
He may have come close to solving that problem with the Mavericks, shooting 34.3 percent from 3-point range during the regular season and 36.9 percent in the playoffs.
But how real were those shots? Jones' shots fell flat in the Finals, shooting just 25.0 percent from 3-point range, and the Celtics again ignored him on offense.
If Jones is indeed a capable starter on a Finals team, this could be a bargain deal. If he reverts to being a non-shooter, which exposed his weaknesses in the playoffs, this could be a bit too expensive for what is still a solid reserve.
School year: Ba
Naji Marshall signs with Mavericks
This deal wouldn't have been possible if the Mavericks hadn't traded Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Pistons earlier this week, allowing them to use their cost-cutting measures to free up a mid-level player exception and sign Marshall to a very reasonable contract.
Marshall was one of my top free agent sleepers. He was a Swiss Army knife for the Pelicans, knocking down a decent percentage of three-point shots last season while playing solid defense. He'd be a perfect fit for the Mavericks alongside fellow addition Quentin Grimes. This means the team is likely to part ways with Derrick Jones Jr.
School year: a
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Mason Plumlee signs with Suns
The Suns have no way to add outside talent outside of veteran minimum wage, and Plumlee is a good backup center who is being shut out by L.A.'s depth. He's a limited player but could earn backup minutes behind Jusuf Nurkic.
School year: B-
Jonas Valanciunas signs with Wizards
The Pelicans had previously stated they would not re-sign Valanciunas, so it was clear he was headed elsewhere, and few expected him to go to the Wizards.
Valanciunas started games for the Pelicans last season but wasn't the closer every game. His old-school style of play doesn't suit many teams, but he's still an effective slugger who can step out to the third every now and then. It's a strange combination, to be sure, but it's not a bad deal.
School year: Ba
Chris Paul signs with the Spurs
This was the most pleasant landing spot for Paul after the Warriors didn't guarantee his $30 million salary. The Spurs were in desperate need of a veteran point guard and acquired the point god to aid in the development of Victor Wembanyama.
Paul was an excellent bench guard for the Warriors last season and barely lost the ball, so this is the perfect leadership role for him now that he won't be playing long minutes again.
School year: A+
Eric Gordon signs with 76ers
The 66ers have few guaranteed contracts outside of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and possibly Paul George, and Nicolas Batum is reportedly leaving the team with a number of other free agents likely to follow.
Gordon is still a good 3-point shooter who could fill out that roster — he made 37.8% of his shots from long range last season with the Suns — and while his ultimate value will depend on his salary, Daryl Morey has a very good idea of Gordon's value based on their days together in the Rockets.
School year: Ba
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope signs with Magic
The Nuggets' second base apron issues made it hard for them to re-sign Caldwell-Pope, but the Magic took advantage and showed they were serious about moving forward by acquiring an above-average starting wing.
This was a great signing for Orlando, acquiring one of the top free agents on the market and a proven winner who can show the franchise how to succeed in the playoffs. The Magic were lacking on the roster last season, ranking 29th in 3-point shot attempts. Caldwell-Pope will help elevate that number and further bolster the team's already strong defense.
School year: B+
Kevin Porter Jr. signs with Clippers
Porter certainly has the ability to score — he averaged 19.2 points per game last season before going to Greece and losing his NBA status due to domestic violence charges.
Porter has a lot of other issues and signed a non-guaranteed contract with the Cavaliers, a pretty risky deal in terms of disrupting the Los Angeles team.
School year: D+
Andre Drummond signs with 76ers
Drummond was an excellent backup to Joel Embiid in 2021-22, and he'll be able to fill that role again on a bargain price.
Drummond remains one of the best rebounders in the league, has quick handles that allow him to steal a surprising number of times, and is a big guy. He's not a great offensive bag player and makes some weird decisions at times, but he's a top backup center.
This is a great deal for the Sixers
School year: A-
James Harden re-signs with Clippers
I estimated Harden's worth at $27 million next season, so this is a bit high.
Harden had a terrible start to the season after being traded to the Clippers, but he bounced back midway and is looking like an All-Star again. His scoring, especially as a finisher in the paint, has dropped off significantly, but he's still a great three-point shooter and facilitator.
The Clippers don't have much to replace Harden, so bringing him back on a short-term deal for the right price would be a good move for them.
School year: Ba
Pascal Siakam re-signs with the Pacers
The Pacers were always going to give Siakam a big contract after trading three first-round picks to acquire him, and he helped the team reach the Eastern Conference finals last season and showed an ability to take good shots whenever he wanted in the playoffs.
Siakam was eligible for a five-year max contract, and it was a good deal for the Pacers to get out of the deal in year five. It's a bit pricey, but Siakam is one of the best free agents in the division and the Pacers did what they needed to do to get him.
School year: Ba
Kevin Love re-signs with Heat
Love is certainly declining at age 35, but the deal is just above the veteran minimum. Love is still a rotation-level player for the Heat, shooting 34.4% from 3-point range and has a nice outlet pass.
This is a great deal for a talented veteran who fits the team's culture.
School year: Ba
Bulls re-sign Patrick Williams
Williams hasn't performed like an $18 million player in his first four years in the league, but he certainly has the potential to make much more than that amount.
This is a good hedge for the Bulls. Williams is a good defender and shot 41.0 percent from 3-point range last season. The Bulls are giving Williams a below-average starter salary in hopes that he can improve his offensive output and stay healthier.
Williams has the tools to achieve that, but he will need to improve his motor to get there.
School year: Ba
Pacers re-sign Obi Toppin
- Contract details: $60 million over four years
There was understandable concern that Toppin would be left out of Indiana's plans due to big new contracts for Pascal Siakam and Jarrece Walker, who are competing for Toppin's minutes. But Toppin is a young, talented offensive player, and keeping him on the team was a good deal for the Pacers. He's a good 3-point shooter and a great athlete who will fuel the team's transition attack.
School year: B+
Lakers re-sign Max Christie
Christie has shown great promise during summer league and preseason, but that potential hasn't translated into much NBA playing time, a shaky 3-point shooting style and an inconsistent roster that has prevented him from securing a steady spot in the Lakers' rotation.
Christie is a restricted free agent and it's unclear who Los Angeles would have competed with to retain him, so every dollar will be valuable going forward for this team battling apron issues.
School year: child
Celtics re-sign Luke Kornet
Free agency kicked off with Kornet's big decision to return to the Celtics, likely on a veteran-minimum deal. He contributed greatly to team chemistry and was a solid third-string center in the right matchups. Kudos to him for finding a role on a championship team and reviving his NBA career.
School year: child
