2018 NBA free agency rumors, updates, trades: With LeBron and more signed, what's up next?
NBA free agency is never ending. Unlike previous years, it goes into July 4 without a major name on the market. LeBron James is in Los Angeles, Chris Paul stayed in Houston, DeMarcus Cousins shocked everybody and went to the Warriors. That doesn't mean the end of the summer though.
There are still plenty of players left unsigned, including Clint Capela, Marcus Smart and Isaiah Thomas -- all of whom are among the top 15 in our free agency rankings.
To keep all the rumors surrounding free agency -- and Kawhi news -- straight, we'll continue to update this post with all the latest on reported deals, trades and negotiations.
Wednesday, July 4
Thunder reach agreement with Felton
Raymond Felton is back with the Thunder. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Felton and the Thunder have agreed to terms on a one-year deal. The deal will reportedly pay Felton, $2.4 million.
Tuesday, July 3
Warriors to re-sign Looney
Free agent big man Kevon Looney, who had a breakout season with the Warriors last year, will re-sign with Golden State, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Looney could continue to get significant playing time while DeMarcus Cousins recovers from his Achilles injury. (8:10 p.m. ET)
Wizards to sign Dwight Howard
Dwight Howard has reached a buyout with the Nets and will become a member of the Washington Wizards after he clears waivers, according to Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Full story (6:15 p.m. ET)
Jazz to re-sign Exum, Neto
The Jazz continue to get the band back together. They've already agreed to bring back Derrick Favors, and now they're reportedly going to re-sign guards Dante Exum and Raul Neto. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarwoski, Exum's deal is for three years, and worth $33 million. (6:03 p.m. ET)
Report: Chandler being traded to 76ers
Wilson Chandler will be traded from the Nuggets to the 76ers according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal will clear cap space for the Nuggets while giving the 76ers a solid forward. Full story (4:27 p.m. ET)
Report: Evans agrees to deal with Pacers
Tyreke Evans and the Pacers have agreed to a contract, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Evans last played on the Grizzlies. (4:20 p.m. ET)
Report: Green agrees to deal with Wizards
Jeff Green and the Wizards have agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract for next season, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. This will be the third year in a row Green only signs a one-year deal. (3:43 p.m. ET)
Report: Bulls interested in sign and trade
The Bulls have reportedly expressed interest in doing a sign and trade with restricted free agent, David Nwaba according to The Athletic. The two sides are apparently stuck in negotiations.. (3:30 p.m. ET)
Report: Rockets to sign Carter-Williams
The Rockets will sign Michael Carter-Williams, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The lengthy point guard has struggled to stay in one place, but maybe Houston will be a place he can revive his career at. (2:35 p.m. ET)
Report: Wizards looking at perimeter help
The Wizards haven't been very active in free agency so far, but according to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, they have shown interest in Jamal Crawford, Luc Mbah a Moute, Dante Cunningham, and Willie Reed. It sounds like the Wizards are going after wings. (2:23 p.m. ET)
Report: Evans meeting with Pacers
Tyreke Evans is meeting with the Pacers on Tuesday, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. There's a chance of a deal being done soon, but there's still work on both sides to close out a contract. (10:23 a.m. ET)
Wizards reportedly showing interest in Green
According to David Aldridge of Turner Sports, the Wizards have shown interest in Jeff Green as a potential option off the bench. Green is coming off a decent year with Cleveland. (10:20 a.m. ET)
Bradley agrees with Clippers on two-year deal
Bradley only played six games last season, but he apparently made an impression. The Clippers reportedly signed Bradley to a two-year, $25 million deal early Tuesday morning. (12:58 a.m. ET)
Monday, July 2
Warriors add DeMarcus Cousins
Welp. The NBA's best team just got a whole lot better. According to multiple reports, DeMarcus Cousins has agreed to join the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. Full story (8:40 p.m. ET)
Blazers get Curry ... not that Curry
The Portland Trail Blazers have reached a deal with former Mavericks guard Seth Curry, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is reportedly for two years, with a player option in the second year and $2.75 million guaranteed in the first year. (7:51 p.m. ET)
Pelicans agree to deal with Randle
Well, that didn't take long. After being renounced by the Lakers, Randle quickly reached an agreement with the New Orleans Pelicans on a two-year, $18 million contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarwoski. Full story (7:01 p.m. ET)
Rondo will join LeBron in L.A.
Rajon Rondo has agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal to join LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. Multiple other reports say that Rondo will have the opportunity to start over Lonzo Ball. Full story (5:30 p.m. ET)
Lakers renounce Randle, make him UFA
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers have renounced Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent. The move opens up cap room for the Lakers to go after other free agents. (5:20 p.m. ET)
Report: Scott to join up with Clippers
The L.A. Clippers have reportedly added some depth to their front court. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have agreed to a one-year deal with Mike Scott. (4:47 p.m. ET)
Report: Warriors unlikely to add Howard
The Warriors have been linked to free-agent big man Dwight Howard, but according to USA Today's Sam Amick, it's unlikely the two sides agree to a deal. He noted the Pelicans and Wizards are other possible landing spots for Howard. (4:37 p.m. ET)
Report: Pistons to ink Calderon
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly reached an agreement with veteran point guard Jose Calderon. ESPN's Chris Haynes reported it will be a one-year deal. (4:34 p.m. ET)
Wolves withdraw qualifying offer on Bjelica, agree to deal with Tolliver
The Minnesota Timberwolves are making moves. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has rescinded their qualifying offer on Nemanja Bjelica, making him an unrestricted free agent. Additionally, Shams Charania reported that the team has agreed to a deal with Anthony Tolliver. (3:54 p.m. ET)
Report: Thunder agree to deal with Noel
The Thunder are reportedly making more moves. According to Shams Charania, OKC has agreed to a two-year deal with young big man Nerlens Noel. Full story (3:18 p.m. ET)
Report: Favors to stay with Jazz
Derrick Favors will be staying in Salt Lake City. A report from Marc Spears indicated that Favors has agreed to a two-year deal with the Jazz. Full story (3:14 p.m. ET)
Report: Evans meeting with Lakers
The Lakers' free agency bonanza continues. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, Los Angeles is meeting with Tyreke Evans on Monday. Sunday, Evans reportedly met with the Thunder. (12:48 p.m. ET)
Report: Cavs open to trading Love
Now that LeBron James has left, the Cavaliers could be open to trading Kevin Love, according to Jason Lloyd of The Athletic. If the Cavs went this route, it would indicate a rebuild is on the way. Full story (12:38 p.m. ET)
Report: Redick returning to 76ers
J.J. Redick will be returning to the 76ers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Redick will reportedly be making somewhere between $12-$13 million on a one-year deal. This is the second summer in a row he's signing a one-year deal with Philadelphia. Full story. Full story (12:37 p.m. ET)
Report: Randle has meeting set up with Lakers
Julius Randle hasn't received an offer yet from the Lakers, but the restricted free agent has plans to meet with the organization on Monday in hopes of receiving one, says Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. (12:34 p.m. ET)
Report: Favors will make final decision Monday
Derrick Favors might be an unrestricted free agent, but signs are pointing towards a return to Utah. According to David Aldridge of Turner Sports, Favors met with the Jazz on Sunday and an announcement on his decision is expected on Monday. (10:42 a.m. ET)
Report: Suns ready to offer Booker an extension
The Suns are working on a contract extension for Devin Booker, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. There's a strong chance that Booker receives a max deal from this extension. (10:37 a.m. ET)
Report: Pels want to keep Rondo
The Pelicans may have signed Elfrid Payton, but that doesn't mean they're out on Rajon Rondo. The guard had a strong season with New Orleans last year and according to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Pelicans would like to bring him back. (10:30 a.m. ET)
Report: Louisiana native Payton joining Pels
The Pelicans found a young point guard to add depth to their roster Sunday night in Elfrid Payton, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The Louisiana native is hoping to jump-start his career with New Orleans and he's doing so on a bargain. He reportedly will only be making $2.7 million. (10:27 a.m. ET)
Report: McGee joins the Lakers
Javale McGee is staying in California. According to ESPN's Chris Haynes, the NBA champion big man will be moving from the Warriors down south to the Lakers so he can join up with LeBron. Full story (10:20 a.m. ET)
Sunday, July 1
Report: Noel gaining interest across the league
Nerlens Noel is an unrestricted free agent and he's gaining some interest across the league. Teams interested in him include the Lakers, Wizards, Thunder and Pelicans according to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports. (10:49 p.m. ET)
Report: Aaron Gordon agrees to $84 million deal
Aaron Gordon is staying in Orlando. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, the Magic forward has agreed to a four-year $84 million deal. This is a big pay day for Gordon. Full story (10:43 p.m. ET)
Report: Lance joins LeBron in L.A.
Lance Stephenson and LeBron James will be playing on the same team. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Stephenson has agreed to a deal with the Lakers in what is the most bizarre signing of free agency by far. Full story (10:37 p.m. ET)
Knicks take on reclamation project with Hezonja
Mario Hezonja had a disappointing start to his career in Orlando, but he'll get a second chance in New York with the Knicks. Hezonja and New York reportedly agreed to a one-year deal worth $6.5 million. Full story (10:35 p.m. ET)
Report: KCP joins the Lakers
LeBron James wasn't the only one to sign with the Lakers on July 1. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope earned himself a contract as well with Los Angeles. According to Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports, Caldwell-Pope and the Lakers agreed on a one-year, $12 million deal. Full story (10:31 p.m. ET)
Report: Kawhi still wants the Lakers
If there was any concern that LeBron James signing in Los Angeles would push Kawhi Leonard away then that was quickly put to bed by a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that said Kawhi Leonard's focus is still on joining James in Los Angeles. Full story (10:24 p.m. ET)
LeBron agrees to sign with Lakers
The wait is over. LeBron James' agency, Klutch Sports, announced that LeBron will sign a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Full story (8:15 p.m. ET)
Dirk reportedly back in Dallas
Dirk Nowitzki will return to the Mavericks. Not that anybody is surprised, but Shams Charania of Yahoo! Sports reports that the Mavericks will use their $5 million in cap to bring Dirk back to Dallas. (8 p.m. ET)
Lakers could chase Gordon
The Magic reportedly want to keep restricted free agent Aaron Gordon, but they could face some competition from the Los Angeles Lakers. According to a report, the Lakers are a team to "keep an eye on" when it comes to Gordon. Full story (7:08 p.m. ET)
Knicks going after Hezonja?
The Knicks are keeping it simple so far in free agency with one-year deals, and one of the players they've given an offer to is reportedly Mario Hezonja. The former No. 5 overall pick has an offer on the table from the Knicks, according to The New York Post. Hezonja, however, apparently would like a larger deal. (4:40 p.m. ET)
Report: Rockets not giving up on LeBron pursuit
The Rockets were one of the teams at the forefront of the LeBron free agency saga, but have fallen back after "The King" opted out of the final year of his deal. According to a report, however, they aren't giving up on their pursuit of LeBron. Full story (3:11 p.m. ET)
Report: Sixers hope to trade for Kawhi Leonard
The 76ers believe that they are still in the sweepstakes for LeBron James, and they have a meeting with his reps on Sunday. During that talk, they'll reportedly hope to sway LeBron's reps with their belief that they can pull off a trade for Kawhi Leonard. Full story (3:09 p.m. ET)
Report: Lakers set up meeting with Capela
According to TNT's David Aldridge, the Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent big man Clint Capela. The Rockets would be able to match any offer the Lakers made. Full story (3:00 p.m. ET)
Report: Pistons agree with GRIII
The Detroit Pistons have reportedly agreed to a deal with swingman Glenn Robinson III. According to a report from Shams Charania, it's a two-year deal. (2:56 p.m. ET)
Report: Rockets meeting with MCW
The Rockets will meet with free-agent guard Michael Carter-Williams, according to a report from ESPN's Zach Lowe. (2:50 p.m. ET)
Report: Clippers to meet with KCP
The other Los Angeles team, the Clippers, have started to get into the action. According to ESPN's Chris Haynes, the Clips will meet with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Monday. (12:59 p.m. ET)
Report: Sixers to meet with LeBron's representatives
According to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Philadelphia 76ers will meet with representatives of LeBron James in Los Angeles on Sunday, but James will not be at this meeting. (11:16 a.m. ET)
Bucks guarantee Jennings' deal
The Milwaukee Bucks brought back Brandon Jennings, their former top-10 pick, last. And now they've decided to keep him around for next season as well. The team did not waive him on Sunday, thus guaranteeing his $2.2M deal. (11:08 a.m. ET)
Report: Raptors to re-sign VanVleet
The Toronto Raptors will reportedly bring back one of the most important parts of their exceptional bench unit. According to Shams Charania, the team has agreed to a two-year deal with Fred VanVleet. (10:41 a.m. ET)
Report: Nuggets trying to land meeting with LeBron
The Nuggets are making a serious push to meet with LeBron James, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports. Denver has been in touch with James' agent, Rich Paul, to pitch that it would be a good short-term fit for James. Full story (10:11 a.m. ET)
Saturday, June 30
Durant expected to sign 1+1 deal with Warriors
Kevin Durant will, according to The New York Times' Marc Stein, rejoin the Warriors. However, he will do so with only a one-plus-one contract. That means he'll sign a two-year deal with a player option for the 2019-20 season, essentially guaranteeing he'll opt out and become a free agent again next summer. Shams Charania reported the deal is worth $61.5M Full story
Jordan heading to Dallas
A few summers ago there was a whole fiasco with DeAndre Jordan and the Mavericks. Now, the big man is finally heading to Dallas. He reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the club. Full story
Paul agrees to four-year max with Rockets
Chris Paul will reportedly be staying in Houston. The veteran point guard agreed to a four-year, $160M max contract, according to a report from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Full story
George commits to re-sign with OKC
Despite all the reports linking him to the Lakers, Paul George is reportedly committed to sign a new deal with the Thunder. Apparently the party that the Thunder threw for him on Saturday night was successful. Full story
Rumor: Cousins could be option for Lakers
Boogie to the Lakers? With Paul George set to return to the Thunder, the Lakers could set their sights on DeMarcus Cousins. The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor reported that Cousins is gaining traction as a target for the Lake Show. Full story
Baynes staying with Celtics
The Boston Celtics will reportedly hold on to one of their key frontcourt pieces. Aron Baynes has apparently agreed to a two-year deal with the team.
Ariza joining Suns
In one of the most surprising moves of free agency, forward Trevor Ariza will reportedly head West to join the Phoenix Suns. According to a report from Shams Charania, Ariza agreed to a one-year deal with the team. Full story
Thunder retain Grant
The main move the Thunder made upon the opening of free agency was reportedly convincing Paul George to agree to a big deal. But they also reportedly agreed on a three-year deal with Jerami Grant as well.
Rose re-signing with Timberwolves
Derrick Rose will reportedly be staying in Minnesota with Tom Thibodeau. Per a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wolves agreed to a one-year deal with the point guard. Full story
Gay to re-sign with Spurs
According to a report from Shams Charania, Rudy Gay will be re-signing with the Spurs. It will just be a one-year deal worth $10 million.
Pacers add McDermott
The Indiana Pacers have reportedly made their first move of the summer. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the team agreed to a three-year deal with sharpshooting forward Doug McDermott.
Spurs agree with Belinelli
Marco Belinelli is reportedly returning to the San Antonio Spurs. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Italian agreed to a two-year deal with the Spurs.
Rockets to re-sign Green
The Houston Rockets may have lost out on Trevor Ariza, but as a consolation prize they will reportedly be retaining Gerald Green. Shams Charania reported that the team agreed to a one-year deal with the swingman.
Ed Davis heading East to join Nets
The Nets have reportedly added some depth to their frontcourt. According to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, the team agreed to a one-year deal with former Blazers big man Ed Davis.
Grizzlies snag Casspi
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have now gotten in on the action. They've reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with veteran forward Omri Casspi.
Nuggets looking to shed salary
According to a report from Marc Stein, the Nuggets are looking to shed salary, which means they've made a number of players available in trade talks. Those players include Kenneth Faried, Wilson Chandler and Darrell Arthur. They would reportedly prefer to hold on to Mason Plumlee, but may have to make him available as well.
Report: Pacers have interest in Barton
If the Nuggets can't reach an agreement with free agent Will Barton quickly enough then expect the Pacers to get involved. The Pacers reportedly have a strong interest in him. If they can't get Barton then their interest could shift towards Doug McDermott or Joe Harris.
Barton has been a strong focus for the Pacers, who would pivot and search for perimeter free agent help elsewhere. Doug McDermott and Joe Harris are potential Pacers targets, league sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/gSQJnuIJT5 — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2018
Report: Nuggets and Barton could be done quick
The Nuggets reportedly want to get a deal done with free agent Will Barton as quickly as possible. The two sides could reach an agreement on a deal mere moments after free agency has begun.
There's strong momentum with the Denver Nuggets and their free agent guard Will Barton to get a deal done quickly after the start of free agency at 12:01 AM, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2018
Report: Suns going after VanVleet
The Suns are reportedly interested in Raptors restricted free agent Fred VanVleet. The Raptors can match any offer made for VanVleet, but a hefty money agreement could be enough to make Toronto let him walk away.
With ample cap space and a need at point guard, several league sources believe the Phoenix Suns are the biggest threat to poach RFA Fred VanVleet from the Raptors, as I (and others) have reported previously. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) June 30, 2018
Report: LeBron seen flying into LA
LeBron James is either meeting with the Lakers, or he's setting up his planned free agency meetings at his summer home in Los Angeles. James was spotted flying into L.A. by a group of fans and ESPN later reported that he was indeed on the plane. Are the Lakers getting first crack at James? Full story
Report: LeBron not meeting with Cavs in person
LeBron James will not be having an in-person meeting with the Cavaliers to start free agency, according to ESPN. This doesn't mean that James isn't going to have a discussion of some kind later on with Cleveland officials, but as of now, there is no official face-to-face meeting scheduled. Full story
Cavs interested in Green return
Jeff Green wasn't the most impactful role player last season, but he had his moments for the Cavs. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Cleveland has an interest in bringing Green back for another season. Of course, Green probably wants more money than the veteran's minimum this time around.