The three-team talks on a Porzingis-Brogdon deal with Celtics, Wizards and Clippers have fallen apart, sources tell ESPN. Sides are moving on. https://t.co/WoNkOcTYe5

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023

Concerns raised by the Clippers about Malcolm Brogdon's injury status, league sources say, led to the collapse of the three-team trade expected to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston before midnight tonight.

A direct Wizards/Celtics deal has not been ruled out.

More NBA from me:

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 22, 2023

Washington is completing a three-way deal with Boston and Memphis that will send guard Tyus Jones to the Wizards, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/tQgoW60nQz

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023

Three-time All-Star forward Khris Middleton has declined his $40 million player option with the Milwaukee Bucks to become a free agent, his agents Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz of @excelbasketball tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/k0sO5qhSk6

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023

I know NBA contracts are crazy but is Middleton expected to get a multi year, $40MM+ per year contract on the open market? With recent injuries and a down year this seems surprising.

NoahAg said:

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I know NBA contracts are crazy but is Middleton expected to get a multi year, $40MM+ per year contract on the open market? With recent injuries and a down year this seems surprising.

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No ****ing way. Hell get more total years/cash, less than 40 per year

Oh, that makes sense. Something like 3 years, $25MM per?

Can't see I saw this coming. I guess draymond will likely stay.

ESPN Sources: The Washington Wizards are finalizing a deal to send Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors for a package that includes Jordan Poole and future draft assets. pic.twitter.com/kpNkhqFicp

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023

New GM (Mike Dunleavy Jr) spending that cash pretty easily.

I think he's undoing the Myers mistake. And having to send out draft capital to do it.

we finally get the sequel to this https://t.co/rmEBV2CmNr pic.twitter.com/D0nqY0me8A

— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) June 22, 2023

superunknown said:

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New GM (Mike Dunleavy Jr) spending that cash pretty easily.

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mike dunleavy as soon as the cameras were off: https://t.co/Vby7Lt62nf pic.twitter.com/G5tckraoDB

— Molly Morrison (@mollyhannahm) June 22, 2023

Washington and Phoenix have finalized the Bradley Beal trade, landing the Wizards six second-round draft picks and four first-round pick swaps, sources tell ESPN. Suns are sending seconds in 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2030. Pick swaps in 2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2023

Edited. since I can't verify.

Wow dumb move by GS

Enzo The Baker said:

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I think he's undoing the Myers mistake. And having to send out draft capital to do it.

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So after doing some reading up, if they cut CP now or in the next couple of days, he's still owed $15mil. Or if they keep him all season he gets his $30mil. So...yeah they just bought out Poole's contract for either 15 or 30 mil. Pretty sweet.

Boston takes Sasser 25 and trades to Detroit for 31.

I liked Sasser a lot. Oh well.

So did the Kings get anything back on that Holmes trade?

Iowaggie said:

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So did the Kings get anything back on that Holmes trade?

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Probably protected right to pick swap or something.

Clippers finally came in 1st in something.

The Athletic rumors

https://theathletic.com/4640012/2023/06/26/nba-free-agency-news-rumors-damian-lillard-james-harden/

Dame wants to go to Miami
Lillard indeed has serious interest in joining the Heat, who would surely love to pair him with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. If it reaches this point and there's still an "if" here considering all the times Lillard chose not to ask out before Lillard's wishes would matter a great deal because of the enormity of his contract.

Harden still trying to play the Rockets vs 76ers to get the 4ymax.


Paul to Warriors is mostly a "Poole didn't work out, Curry&friends don't really like Paul, but knows he can still play a little"

Hawks finally dumping Collins.

ESPN Sources: The Hawks are finalizing a trade to send F/C John Collins to the Jazz for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. Atlanta’s largely unloading Collins’ three years, $78M for some roster building flexibility and alignment with looming changes to salary cap. pic.twitter.com/CpAfTNXKMq

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2023

Not even a 1st for Collins. Wonder if they are done or if DeJounte is next.

Enzo The Baker said:

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Not even a 1st for Collins. Wonder if they are done or if DeJounte is next.

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I am not sure DeJounte is going to resign there. Saves them ~18mm or 23mm if they stretch Rudy.

Collins has 3y75mm so that's pretty awful for a 13/6 guy.

They have 15 players and are comfortably under the lux tax. They even have a path to use the non-taxpayer MLE.

Probably done for a while.

Rumor is that Khris Middleton has a 4y140mm deal wrapped up with Milwaukee

That won't age well.

Unprompted text I just received from one team's cap person: "Fuck my life."

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) June 28, 2023

Sheesh, appreciate the heads up Woj🤲🏾 https://t.co/KXwlYfMyLA

— TP (@taureanprince) June 28, 2023

NBA: Institutes tons of new rules that punish teams with bad contracts on the books.

Indiana: offers Max Straus $50mm.

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The Pacers are "strongly weighing" a three-year offer in the $48MM range for free agent shooting guard Max Strus, Marc Stein writes in his latest Substack column.

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Gordon’s waiving saves the Clippers $110M in luxury tax, per @BobbyMarks42. https://t.co/g4dEgWxymZ

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2023

Harden-Morey add another reunion piece?
(although they are a bit heavy in the guards there)

I would have picked him to go to Indiana. Staying in Sac.

Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes – a key part of the franchise’s rise into Western Conference contention – has agreed on a new three-year, $54 million contract extension, his agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN. pic.twitter.com/JCT4RUayt7

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2023

Free agent list and current team:

Bigs/Stretch 4:

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto
Brook Lopez, Milwaukee
Christian Wood, Dallas
Dwight Powell, Dallas
MoBamba, Lakers
Drew Eubanks, Portland
Mason Plumlee, Clippers
Chimezie Metu, Sacramento
Mo Wagner, Orlando
Trez Harrell, Philly
Paul Reed, Philly
Jock Landale, Phoenix
Willy Hernangomez, NOLA
Dario Saric, OKC
Thomas Bryant, Denver
Cam Johnson, Brooklyn
PJ Washington, Charlotte
Jeremi Grant, Portland
Harrison Barnes, Sacramento
Grant Williams, Boston
Kyle Kuzma, Washington
Jae Crowder, Milwaukee
Kevin Love, Miami
Trey Lyles, Sacramento
Rui Hachimura, Lakers



Wings:

Miles Bridges, Charlotte
Taurean Prince, Minnesota
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee
Dillon Brooks, Memphis
Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah
Matisse Thybulle, Portland
Kelly Oubre, Charlotte
Jalen McDaniels, Philly
Max Strus, Miami
Troy Brown, Lakers
K Bates-Diop, SASpurs
Joe Ingles, Milawaukee
Danny Green, Cleveland
Yuta Watanabe, Brooklyn
Torrey Craig, Phoenix
Jordan Clarkson, Utah
Coby White, Chicago
Donte DiVincenzo, GSW
Caris LeVert, Cleveland
Josh Richardson, NOLA
Josh Okogie, Phoenix
Seth Curry, Brooklyn
Eric Gordon, Clippers
Nick Alex-Walker, Minnesota
Shake Milton, Philly
Lonnie Walker, Lakers



Combos/Points:
Bruce Brown, Denver
Romeo Lankford, SASpurs
Austin Reaves, Lakers
PatBev, Chicago
Josh Primo, SASpurs
Derrick Rose, Knicks
Kyrie Irvin, Dallas
FVV, Toronto
DLo Russell, Lakers
Tre Jones, Spurs
Brodie Westbrook, Clippers
Dennis Schroder, Lakers
Jevon Carter, Milwaukee
Dennis Smith, Charlotte
Gabe Vincent, Miami
CoJo, Detroit
George Hill, Indiana

Predictions:

Bigs/Stretch 4:

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto - Toronto
Brook Lopez, Milwaukee - Lakers
Christian Wood, Dallas -
Dwight Powell, Dallas - Dallas
MoBamba, Lakers -
Drew Eubanks, Portland -
Mason Plumlee, Clippers - Clippers
Chimezie Metu, Sacramento
Mo Wagner, Orlando
Trez Harrell, Philly
Paul Reed, Philly
Jock Landale, Phoenix
Willy Hernangomez, NOLA
Dario Saric, OKC - OKC
Thomas Bryant, Denver
Cam Johnson, Brooklyn - Brooklyn
PJ Washington, Charlotte - Charlotte
Jeremi Grant, Portland - Portland
Harrison Barnes, Sacramento - Sacramento
Grant Williams, Boston - San Antonio
Kyle Kuzma, Washington - Houston
Jae Crowder, Milwaukee - Milwaukee
Kevin Love, Miami - Lakers
Trey Lyles, Sacramento - Sacramento
Rui Hachimura, Lakers - Lakers



Wings:

Miles Bridges, Charlotte - Charlotte
Taurean Prince, Minnesota - Minnesota
Khris Middleton, Milwaukee - Milwaukee
Dillon Brooks, Memphis - Houston
Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah
Matisse Thybulle, Portland - Portland
Kelly Oubre, Charlotte
Jalen McDaniels, Philly
Max Strus, Miami - Indiana
Troy Brown, Lakers
K Bates-Diop, SASpurs
Joe Ingles, Milawaukee
Danny Green, Cleveland
Yuta Watanabe, Brooklyn
Torrey Craig, Phoenix
Jordan Clarkson, Utah
Coby White, Chicago
Donte DiVincenzo, GSW
Caris LeVert, Cleveland
Josh Richardson, NOLA - NOLA
Josh Okogie, Phoenix
Seth Curry, Brooklyn
Eric Gordon, Clippers - Lakers
Nick Alex-Walker, Minnesota
Shake Milton, Philly
Lonnie Walker, Lakers - Lakers



Combos/Points:
Bruce Brown, Denver - Dallas
Romeo Lankford, SASpurs
Austin Reaves, Lakers - Lakers
PatBev, Chicago - Philly
Josh Primo, SASpurs
Derrick Rose, Knicks
Kyrie Irvin, Dallas - Dallas
FVV, Toronto - Houston
DLo Russell, Lakers
Tre Jones, Spurs - Spurs
Brodie Westbrook, Clippers - NOLA
Dennis Schroder, Lakers
Jevon Carter, Milwaukee - Spurs
Dennis Smith, Charlotte
Gabe Vincent, Miami
CoJo, Detroit
George Hill, Indiana - Indiana

I love Brook Lopez to the Lakers. If he can keep up the level of play.