The 2025 NBA Off Season (includes free agency)

[Mainstreet]

Wtf is Minnesota thinking? I like Naz Reid but $25 million a year is way too much for him. He's a tweener big who doesn't even start and can't next to Gobert. Good sixth man but an overpay. He's the type of guy you love for the MLE but double that will create a problem.

Maybe the Timberwolves plan to trade Gobert. He was included among the trade rumors for Phoenix.

Reid would be about $10 million a season cheaper.

 

[Phrazbit]

Wtf is Minnesota thinking? I like Naz Reid but $25 million a year is way too much for him. He's a tweener big who doesn't even start and can't next to Gobert. Good sixth man but an overpay. He's the type of guy you love for the MLE but double that will create a problem.

They're going to either trade Randle or let him walk next summer.

IMO, this was pretty obvious when they made the Randle/Kat trade in the first place. The Wolves were not comfortable with Towns contract commitment and moved for Randle who is expiring this summer.

I also think Reid compliments Gobert better than Randle does. Reid is a solid defender, he stretches the court, he is not a ball stopper. I'd rather have Reid over Randle regardless.

 

[Suns_fan69]

They're going to either trade Randle or let him walk next summer.

IMO, this was pretty obvious when they made the Randle/Kat trade in the first place. The Wolves were not comfortable with Towns contract commitment and moved for Randle who is expiring this summer.

I also think Reid compliments Gobert better than Randle does. Reid is a solid defender, he stretches the court, he is not a ball stopper. I'd rather have Reid over Randle regardless.

Possible they try to convince Randle to decline the player option to re-sign a longer term deal at a lower annual salary.

 

[Folster]

Wtf is Minnesota thinking? I like Naz Reid but $25 million a year is way too much for him. He's a tweener big who doesn't even start and can't next to Gobert. Good sixth man but an overpay. He's the type of guy you love for the MLE but double that will create a problem.

We're about to give Booker $75M per year. The MLE is $14M now. Contracts are insane.

 

[Folster]

Lonzo Ball to the Cavs.

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[Raindog]

Lonzo Ball to the Cavs.

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Hmm, that doesn't bode so well for the rumor of the Suns moving Beal to the Bulls.

 

[Chaplin]

Hmm, that doesn't bode so well for the rumor of the Suns moving Beal to the Bulls.

How so? Because of Lonzo's salary? I don't know, I also think that the Bulls trading a guard for a SF might open the door for them to get a SG (like Beal).

 

[PDXChris]

I can't belive we re-signed Ball last off-season after he missed 2 seasons! I'm so glad he's gone! We paid $90 million for 70 games played!

 

[PDXChris]

How so? Because of Lonzo's salary? I don't know, I also think that the Bulls trading a guard for a SF might open the door for them to get a SG (like Beal).

It was a salary for salary swap, shouldn't impact much on the money front. With the Bulls obout $25 million over the cap, the Suns would have to take Zack Collins ($18m), Pat Williams ($18m) and Kevin Huerter (18m) to make it work. I'm not sure Beal had enough left in the tank to pay $53m. Guess we'll see.

 

[SunsTzu]

It was a salary for salary swap, shouldn't impact much on the money front. With the Bulls obout $25 million over the cap, the Suns would have to take Zack Collins ($18m), Pat Williams ($18m) and Kevin Huerter (18m) to make it work. I'm not sure Beal had enough left in the tank to pay $53m. Guess we'll see.

That is actually too much money coming back to the Suns for the deal to work straight up. Would need to replace one of those contracts with Jalen Smith for the trade to be legal, though it's probably pretty likely any Beal trade will have more teams involved as salary ballasts.

I'm likely in the minority, but I'd rather keep Beal to try to rehab his value and instead trade Green.

 

[Mainstreet]

FWIW, Zach Collins, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith and Jevon Carter work in a Beal trade. A third team might be involved anyway.

 

[Adrian]

Sources: Bulls trading Lonzo Ball to Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro

The Bulls are trading Lonzo Ball to the Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Adrian]

Sources: Nicolas Batum opts out; interest in Clippers return

There is mutual interest between Nicolas Batum and the Clippers in a new deal together after the veteran forward opted out, sources told ESPN.

www.espn.com

 

[Adrian]

Davion Mitchell reportedly staying in Miami on two-year, $24 million contract.

Mitchell's energy and grit fit perfectly with the Heat. This could mean the end of the Duncan Robinson era in Miami to avoid the tax.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[JCSunsfan]

I have completely lost touch of where all the players are now on this league.

 

[Mainstreet]

LeBron exercises his $52.6 million option to stay with the Lakers.

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[TJ]

LeBron exercises his $52.6 million option to stay with the Lakers.

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Beal for Lebron. Get er done

 

[Mainstreet]

Dorian Finney-Smith opts out of his contract with the Lakers.

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[Mainstreet]

NBA Free Agency begins tomorrow, Monday, June 30th, 2025.

Signing NBA free agents can begin July 6th.

Key dates for 2025-26 NBA season

Key dates and important events for the 2025-26 NBA season, Emirates NBA Cup, All-Star, Playoffs, NBA Finals and NBA Draft.

www.nba.com

 

[Mainstreet]

The Suns are keeping Nick Richards. This is a good move IMO, providing insurance at the center position.

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[Mainstreet]

Duncan Robinson is declining $20 million early termination option. It sounds a bit risky.

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[Mainstreet]

Looking for shooting? Look no further than Grayson Allen.

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[Mainstreet]

Julius Randle to get paid, 3 years, $100 million with Timberwolves.

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[Mainstreet]

Chris Paul might prefer the Clippers if it is closer to home.

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[JCSunsfan]

Looking for shooting? Look no further than Grayson Allen.

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Allen is a virtual free agent in this free agency period. Teams do not even have negotiate. Teams with cap space can pick him up for the value of his contract.