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Let’s update the latest rumors around 2017NBA Free Agency. The official start of Free Agency is at 9:00 pm, June 30th, Pacific Time, when the “Moratorium” begins. At that point, teams can talk to free agents, but no official agreements can be made. The rumors are expected to ramp up as we get closer to that date, and fireworks often fly as soon as the Moratorium begins.
In case you’re wondering, all is indeed quiet in Blazerland. There have been no reports of interest so far, either from the team or players. The Oregonian’s Mike Richman hints that the Blazers may have limited activity.
开拓者不会大手大脚地花钱在自由球员市场,但player movement in July will still have a huge impact on the teamhttps://t.co/Y24eTnuEP1
— Mike Richman (@mikegrich)June 29, 2017
Transactions
Indianatraded Paul George to Oklahoma Cityfor Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are sending Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz for a 2018 first-round pick.
Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract extension with the Clippers.
Griffin finished meeting with the Clippers and sides finalized a five-year, maximum contract, league sources tell The Vertical.https://t.co/MjYJjY4wKf
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)July 1, 2017
Latest Rumors
Blake Griffin is canceling meetings. It’s possible someone has trapped him in a room, placed a chair under the door handle, and convinced him to stay with the Clippers.
Blake Griffin has canceled meetings w/ Phoenix & Denver, I'm told. Barring wildcard team swooping in, sense is a return to Clippers coming.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick)July 1, 2017
Former Trail Blazer Zach Randolph is drawing interest.
Grizzlies veteran F Zach Randolph set to meet with teams tonight in Los Angeles. Interest coming from Kings, Thunder, Clippers.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt)July 1, 2017
The Wolves are rumored to have cleared their cap space for a run at Jeff Teague or Raptors All-Star Kyle Lowry.
Updated intel on Minnesota front: expectation from folks who would know is that Jeff Teague is heavy, heavy favorite with T-Wolves.
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick)June 30, 2017
Upping Raptor fan angst to unimaginable levels, hearing back channel Lowry-to-Minnesota chatter has begun.https://t.co/YQiG2RPxlD
— Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps)June 30, 2017
The Philadelphia 76ers have waived former Blazers wing, Gerald Henderson.
The Sixers waived guard Gerald Henderson.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpearsESPN)June 30, 2017
The Jazz are on the verge of acquiring Ricky Rubio from Minnesota.
The Ricky Rubio trade is happening, sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune. Deal is close to being done
— Tony Jones (@tribjazz)June 30, 2017
The Bulls have waived Rajon Rondo.
Down to 1 Alpha. The Bulls officially waive Rajon Rondo and Isaiah Canaan.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop)June 30, 2017
Blake Griffin has started his courting schedule. First on the list seems to be the Phoenix Suns.
Blake Griffin scheduled to meet with Phoenix Suns Saturday, per source. Suns can offer BG 4 year deal, $130 million.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner)June 29, 2017
Believe it or not, Isiah Thomas is a “dark horse” to return to theKnicksafter Phil Jackson’s departure.
One person close to the Knicks described Isiah Thomas as a "dark horse candidate" to become Knicks president.
— Frank Isola (@FisolaNYDN)June 29, 2017
BUT WAIT! Isiah swears he’s not interested.
I'm not interested in joining@nyknicks. I'm happy with the@nyliberty& NBATV. I wish the best for the Knicks and@PhilJackson11
— Isiah Thomas (@iamisiahthomas)June 29, 2017
Moving on... with Jackson gone,Jeff Teagueis now interested in the Big Apple.
Report: Mutual interest between Knicks, Jeff Teague with Phil Jackson gonehttps://t.co/Za0j9b1exlpic.twitter.com/WZIbrfV53n
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports)June 28, 2017
Meanwhile, Tony Allen’s defense is in strong demand all over this offseason.
Will be a strong market for Grizzlies' UFA/perennial DPOY candidate Tony Allen, still an elite wing defender. Likely to sign quickly.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt)June 29, 2017
After suffering a rough injury in his first game with the Cavs,Andrew Bogutis back on the market.
After his injury heartbreak in Cleveland last season, Andrew Bogut will be fully back on the free-agent market Saturday, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine)June 29, 2017
David Lee is also entering the free agent waters.
Sources: San Antonio's David Lee has declined his player option for next season to become a free agent.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)June 29, 2017
TheWarriorsare reaching some ugly luxury tax territory, andAndre Iguodalawill try to find out his offers quickly when the moratorium starts.
With Iguodala open to leaving Warriors and league interest accelerated, he plans to field offers at midnight Saturday, league sources say.https://t.co/TVUs6GFwkz
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)June 29, 2017
Possibly related to that, Golden State is letting go of one of their rarely-played youngsters.
Golden State not tendering qualifying offer to James Michael McAdoo, league sources tells ESPN. Instead of restricted, he's unrestricted FA.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes)June 29, 2017
Multiple reports state that New Orleans strongly wants to re-sign Jrue Holiday. However, their sites use auto-play video, and we’ll skip linking them. Here’s ahandy search on Twitterinstead.
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