When the clock strikes 6 p.m. ET on Friday, June 30, negotiations will begin.
There wasn’t too much anticipation for chaos during this year’s free agency period, but the latest rumors surrounding superstar guards James Harden and Kyrie Irving have stirred the pot.
Other stars like Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet and Khris Middleton are also sure to keep things interesting.
While players can’t officially sign deals until 12:01 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 6, plenty of them will agree to terms in the next few days. The Sporting News will be tracking all of the notable signings and trades.
We’ve anchored to the biggest transactions below. Click the link to jump down to some of the marquee moves so far.
Draymond Green returns to Warriors | Kristaps Porzingis’ extension | Kyrie Irving stays in Dallas | Suns fill out their bench
NBA free agency news, updates on signings and trades
Lakers make big splash by signing Gabe Vincent
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
The Lakers weren’t tied to any rumors with Heat playoff standout Vincent, but they have landed the undrafted star on a three-year, $33 million deal. Vincent was crucial for Miami during its run to the NBA Finals and he has been rewarded with a nice contract.
Cam Johnson gets paid in Brooklyn
Date: June 30
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Johnson was projected to be a hot commodity as a restricted free agent but the Nets have ended those talks before they could even get started. The sharpshooting forward has inked a four-year, $108 million deal to remain in Brooklyn.
Jakob Poeltl stays with Raptors on lucrative deal
Date: June 30
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The Raptors have retained their defensive anchor. Poeltl has signed a four-year, $80 million deal to stay in Toronto, shoring up the Raptors’ frontcourt alongside Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes.
Khris Middleton returns to Bucks on three-year, $102 million deal
Date: June 30
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The Bucks are looking to maximize their championship window around Giannis Antetokounmpo and they’ve retained one of his key running mates in Middleton.
Middleton has inked a three-year, $102 million deal to stay in Milwaukee and chase a second championship.
Kyrie Irving returns to Mavericks on three-year, $126 million deal
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
After plenty of chatter surrounding Irving’s potential departure from the Mavericks, Dallas has re-signed its All-Star point guard to a three-year, $126 million deal. The third year will be a player option, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
In 20 games with the Mavericks, Irving averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Dallas has its backcourt locked up with him and Luka Doncic.
Kristaps Porzingis reaches two-year, $60 million extension with Celtics
Date: June 30
Source: Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report
The Celtics made one of the biggest blockbuster moves of the offseason so far when they landed Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Wizards and Grizzlies. Boston appears ready to commit to the 27-year-old All-Star, signing Porzingis to a two-year, $60 million extension through the 2025-26 season.
Jerami Grant returns to Trail Blazers on $160 million extension
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Lillard wanted the Trail Blazers to bring back Grant as he looks to build a contender-worthy team and Portland’s front office listened. Grant has landed a five-year, $160 million extension to remain with the Trail Blazers.
Bruce Brown signs massive $45 million deal with Pacers
Date: June 30
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski & Malika Andrews, ESPN
Brown proved to be one of the best value deals in free agency last season, playing a key role in helping the Nuggets win their first NBA title in franchise history. He will now reap the benefits of his contributions, signing a $45 million deal over two years with the Pacers.
Kyle Kuzma re-signs with Wizards on $102 million deal
Date: June 30
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Kuzma was one of the bigger names on the free agent market, but he has elected to return to Washington on a four-year, $102 million deal. The 27-year-old is coming off a career year with the Wizards, averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
Lakers sign reserve forward Taurean Prince
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
The Lakers have signed 29-year-old forward Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. The seven-year veteran has averaged 10.4 points and 3.7 rebounds for his career while shooting a solid 37.2 percent from 3.
Suns sign bench depth in Drew Eubanks, Josh Okogie, Keita Bates-Diop, Damion Lee & Chimezie Metu
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic; Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report; ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
The Suns need to fill out their roster around the star foursome of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton.
They have added five bench pieces by signing reserve big men Eubanks and Metu, and reserve forward Bates-Diop, while re-signing reserve wings Okogie and Lee.
Draymond Green returns to Warriors on four-year, $100 million deal
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
And the first deal of free agency belongs to… Draymond Green! The Warriors have retained their franchise cornerstone on a four-year, $100 million deal. The contract includes a player option in Year 4.
Nets send Joe Harris to Pistons
Date: June 30
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Rumor: The Nets are sending Harris and two future second-round picks to the Pistons in order to shed salary and create a trade exception. Harris, a career 43.7 percent 3-point shooter, will make $19.9 million in the final year of his deal.
Harrison Barnes signs three-year contract extension with Kings
Date: June 29
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Rumor: Barnes and the Kings have reached an agreement on a three-year, $54 million contract extension. Barnes played a key veteran role for Sacramento last season, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
James Harden picks up player option with 76ers
Date: June 29
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Rumor: Harden has picked up his player option for the 2023-24 season, but he and the 76ers are “beginning to work together in exploring trade scenarios.” Harden has likely played his last game with the 76ers.
MORE: Trade destinations for James Harden following contract opt-in
Full list of signings in NBA free agency
| Player | Previous team | New team | Contract | Report |
| James Harden | 76ers | 76ers | 1y/$35.6M | ESPN |
| Kyrie Irving | Mavericks | Mavericks | 3y/$126M | The Athletic |
| Khris Middleton | Bucks | Bucks | 3y/$102M | ESPN |
| Draymond Green | Warriors | Warriors | 4y/$100M | The Athletic |
| Fred VanVleet | Raptors | |||
| Jerami Grant | Trail Blazers | Trail Blazers | 5y/$160M | The Athletic |
| Brook Lopez | Bucks | |||
| Cam Johnson | Nets | Nets | 4y/$108M | ESPN |
| Austin Reaves | Lakers | |||
| Nikola Vucevic | Bulls | |||
| Jakob Poeltl | Raptors | Raptors | 4y/$80M | ESPN |
| D’Angelo Russell | Lakers | |||
| Kyle Kuzma | Wizards | Wizards | 4y/$102M | ESPN |
| Russell Westbrook | Clippers | |||
| Christian Wood | Mavericks | |||
| Bruce Brown | Nuggets | Pacers | 2y/$45M | ESPN |
| Harrison Barnes | Kings | Kings | 3y/$54M | ESPN |
| Grant Williams | Celtics | |||
| Josh Hart | Knicks | Knicks | 1y/$12.9M | ESPN |
| Rui Hachimura | Lakers | |||
| Caris LeVert | Cavaliers | Cavaliers | 2y/$32M | ESPN |
| P.J. Washington | Hornets | |||
| Dillon Brooks | Grizzlies | |||
| Max Strus | Heat | |||
| Joe Ingles | Bucks | Magic | TBD | Bleacher Report |
| Tre Jones | Spurs | Spurs | 2y/$20M | ESPN |
| Gabe Vincent | Heat | Lakers | 3y/$33M | The Athletic |
| Alec Burks | Pistons | Pistons | 1y/$10.5M | ESPN |
| Jevon Carter | Bucks | Bulls | 3y/$20M | ESPN |
| Jae Crowder | Bucks | |||
| Donte DiVincenzo | Warriors | |||
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | Hornets | |||
| Dario Saric | Thunder | |||
| Coby White | Bulls | Bulls | 3y/$40M | ESPN |
| Trey Lyles | Kings | Kings | TBD | Bleacher Report |
| Seth Curry | Nets | |||
| Georges Niang | 76ers | Cavaliers | 3y/$26M | ESPN |
| Lonnie Walker IV | Lakers | |||
| Andre Drummond | Bulls | Bulls | 1y/$3.4M | ESPN |
| Dennis Schroder | Lakers | |||
| Malik Beasley | Lakers | |||
| Torrey Craig | Suns | |||
| Yuta Watanabe | Nets | |||
| Jalen McDaniels | 76ers | |||
| Mason Plumlee | Clippers | |||
| Paul Reed | 76ers | |||
| Patrick Beverley | Bulls | |||
| Josh Richardson | Pelicans | |||
| Thomas Bryant | Nuggets | |||
| Drew Eubanks | Trail Blazers | Suns | 2y/TBD | The Athletic |
| Taurean Prince | Timberwolves | Lakers | TBD | The Athletic |
| Josh Okogie | Suns | Suns | TBD | Bleacher Report |
| DeAndre Jordan | Nuggets | Nuggets | TBD | Bleacher Report |
| Damion Lee | Suns | Suns | 2y/TBD | ESPN |
| Reggie Jackson | Nuggets | Nuggets | 2y/$10.3M | The Athletic |
| Chimezie Metu | Kings | Suns | 1y/TBD | ESPN |
| Troy Brown Jr. | Lakers | Timberwolves | TBD | ESPN |
