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The Lakers appear to have their starting center. Meanwhile, the Knicks are nearing a deal for Tom Thibodeau's replacement. Ezra Shaw / Getty Images Would you sign Damian Lillard right now to a low-cost two-year deal, monitor his rehab during a "gap year" so he can use professional facilities and recover better from his Achilles tear and then hope to profit from having him healthy in the second year of the deal? It would seemingly make sense for a team like Boston, which isn't trying to win in 2025-26 anyway, or perhaps the Lakers, who are also more fixed on the future despite having star talent on hand. GO FURTHER Bucks waiving Damian Lillard to make room to sign Myles Turner: Sources David Banks / Imagn Images For those wondering why Tyrese Proctor, a player universally considered likely to go in the top 40 on draft night, ended up falling into the Cavaliers' lap at No. 49, here's why: The team used a second-round exception to sign him to a four-year contract with the first two years fully guaranteed, per league sources. The deal also has a partial guarantee in Year 3. The Cavaliers were clear with agents pre-draft that they would be using No. 49 for a rostered player on their team, league sources said before the draft. That made Cleveland a very desirable destination for players and their representation, as a number of teams in the 40s are likely to only give two-way contracts to their draft selections. By letting agents know ahead of time that they would be rostering the player at No. 49, the Cavaliers orchestrated a drop for Proctor in what ended up being a value selection (he was the No. 36 player on my board). Proctor is a smooth shooter, solid decision-maker as a secondary ballhandler and a willing defender. He'll give the team further depth in the backcourt after losing Ty Jerome to Memphis. Good work by both the Cavaliers and Proctor's reps to both bolster the team's backcourt and get him real money to start his career. GO FURTHER 2025 NBA Draft guide: Top 100 prospects, rankings, tiers and analysis It appears that Duncan Robinson's deal in Detroit might start at $15,807,692 for 2025-26 and stay flat over the three years; that figure is the maximum that Detroit can take back in a trade of Simone Fontecchio's contract, and even at that number, the Pistons would still be roughly $25 million below the tax line. The Pistons can still take advantage of some of that leftover money by turning Dennis Schröder's deal in Sacramento into a sign-and-trade and then taking in another contract to offset Schröder's; they would just need to throw a bone Sacramento's way (such as a second-round pick or similar asset) to get the Kings to agree. And why would Detroit want Robinson's value in return on that trade to be so high? Probably for two reasons: A) to offset the $20 million option he turned down in Miami, even though it was only half-guaranteed, and B) to give the Pistons some salary-matching ballast to take into the season. C. Morgan Engel / Getty Images Duncan Robinson will immediately become the Pistons' best 3-point shooter when he joins the team. He's a career 39.7 percent on 7.2 attempts from behind the arc per game and has made at least 185 triples in five of his seven seasons in the NBA. The 31-year-old is a proven threat from long range and will likely join his former Michigan teammate, Caris LeVert, in becoming Detroit's primary second-unit scorers. With the departure of Tim Hardaway Jr., who is heading to the Denver Nuggets, Robinson becomes even more valuable for a Pistons team still in need of more shooting and spacing on the floor around Cade Cunningham. Robinson also has 70 playoff games under his belt and should provide a valuable perspective in the locker room. One of Robinson's best on-court assets is his ability to shoot on the move. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra ran a healthy diet of off-ball action to get Robinson opening 3-point looks coming off screens. Because Robinson is accustomed to defenders staying attached to him off the ball, he's developed as a cutter as well. Although the sample size was small, Robinson shot 15 of 19 on cutting layups last season, when he averaged 11 points on 43.7 percent shooting from the field and 39.3 percent shooting from 3, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds per game. Naz Reid agrees to re-sign with Timberwolves (Five years, $125 million) Reid's deal factors into the quest for continuity mentioned above. Reid is a phenomenal story, from going undrafted to carving out a great role for himself in Minnesota to winning Sixth Man of the Year two seasons ago to now a nine-figure contract. For $25 million per season, his type of role and production will justify that kind of money, as long as he stays healthy. It will be interesting to see if his role ever evolves during this deal. Maybe Julius Randle or Rudy Gobert are moved at some point, and Reid moves into the starting lineup. He still has a lot to do to become a solid defender, but he's had some moments. The Wolves not losing Reid likely cost them Nickeil Alexander-Walker, but they feel they have the young depth to make up for that. Grade: B+ The Detroit Pistons are adding Duncan Robinson on a three-year, $48 million deal, with the last two years non-guaranteed, according to a league source. Robinson is heading to Detroit as part of a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat involving Simone Fontecchio. Robinson's 1,202 3-pointers are the most in Heat franchise history. As our noble compatriot, Jared Weiss, pointed out, the Boston Celtics will still be over the second apron with the impending signing of Josh Minott. But a reminder, whether it's about the Celtics or any other team that might be straddling the second apron: A team is not officially over the second apron until the end of the last day of the regular season. So for apron purposes, and tax payment purposes, this is not the end of the line, though it does make some things harder to do in the interim. It wouldn't be surprising to see the Celtics get below that threshold, because why only go over by a little bit if you don't have to? They still have the rest of this summer and through the trade deadline to do so. The Celtics will have to make another move at some point to get back below the second apron after agreeing to terms with Josh Minott. This fills their roster at 15, and they still are hoping Al Horford comes back, so they'll need to do more than just waive JD Davison to make that all work. Whether it's dealing Anfernee Simons to try to dive all the way back under the tax line or dumping Sam Hauser and/or Geroges Niang into an exception, Boston has more work to do. The Boston Celtics will sign forward Josh Minott to a two-year, $5 million contract, a league source confirmed. The 22-year-old became a free agent after the Timberwolves declined to pick up his team option. Depth was one of the bigger issues for Denver last season. Here's their current projected rotation: Starters: Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić Jamal Murray, Christian Braun, Cam Johnson, Aaron Gordon, Nikola Jokić Bench: Bruce Brown, Julian Strawther, Peyton Watson, DaRon Holmes, Jonas Valančiūnas, Tim Hardaway Jr. Denver is making a couple of bets here on Valančiūnas and Brown, but I like what it has done so far. Between adding Hardaway, Johnson and Brown, that should help the Nuggets' need for ballhandling and shooting The LA Clippers plan to waive center Drew Eubanks, a league source said. LA will clear Eubanks' non-guaranteed $4.75 million salary off its books to provide more relief from the first apron and open a roster spot that was always expected to be open. I mentioned the possibility of Eubanks being waived overnight in my latest story discussing the Clippers' next potential maneuvers. We can't rule a trade out, but this decreases the likelihood of one for now. Jake LaRavia agrees to sign with Lakers (Two years, $12 million) LaRavia is a solid pickup for the Lakers after they lost Dorian Finney-Smith to Houston. After struggling to shoot the 3-pointer in Memphis his first two seasons, he shot it extremely well last year. The Lakers are praying that it will continue in his new home. The confusing part for me is our Dan Woike saying this was their top wing target after Finney-Smith was off the board. He's solid, but he can't be that high on your board. Grade: C+ Lon Horwedel / Imagn The Denver Nuggets have agreed to a one-year, veteran's minimum contract with free-agent guard Tim Hardaway Jr., a league source said. Hardaway, 33, averaged 11 points per game for Detroit last season while starting 77 contests. It's shocking the Nuggets can get a guy of Hardaway's caliber on that contract, but the market is drying up, so the Nuggets got a bit fortunate. Caris LeVert agrees to sign with Pistons (Two years, $29 million) The Malik Beasley investigation likely opened up this opportunity for LeVert with the Pistons. If that's the case, I'm not sure I love this pivot. LeVert is a fine scorer to bring off the bench, but he's been a below-average 3-point shooter for most of his career. He can handle the ball, but the Pistons needed more of a 3-and-D guy. You need pure shooters around Cade Cunningham, not someone to dribble a lot. Grade: C+ Stacy Revere / Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks plan to sign veteran shooting guard Gary Harris to a two-year contract with a player option, and have agreed to a trade to send guard Pat Connaughton to the Charlotte Hornets, a league source confirmed to The Athletic. The Bucks will trade Connaughton and two future second-round picks to Charlotte for Vasa Mičić. In turn, the Bucks will likely try to work with Mičić on a buyout that allows them to create the necessary space to fit Myles Turner in Milwaukee and lets Mičić make his way back to professional basketball in Europe. Dorian Finney-Smith agrees to deal with Rockets (Four years, $53 million) This might be my favorite signing of Day 1. The Rockets gave up a good defender in Dillon Brooks to complete the Kevin Durant trade, but I'd argue Finney-Smith is a much better fit for this team. He can guard two through four and a lot of point guards as well. He's mostly been a league-average 3-point shooter or better in his career. He doesn't try to do too much with the ball, so you're not going to get those random acts of dribbling that look like it's a football. Finney-Smith also defends without taking away from the team in the form of trying to instigate. When it worked for Brooks, it got opponents out of their game. But when it didn't work, it caused the Rockets to crumble a bit. Finney-Smith is just solid at all times. For this kind of money and a four-year commitment, it's a perfect signing for the Rockets. Grade: A+ Page 2
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Bucks Under Fire After Treatment Toward Damian Lillard Surfaces
Bucks Under Fire After Treatment Toward Damian Lillard Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In one of the more shocking moves of the offseason, the Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive nine-time NBA All-Star Damian Lillard. Advertisement The decision comes after Lillard underwent surgery for a torn Achilles in May, ending his tenure with the Bucks after just two seasons. Although this came as a surprise to fans, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne confirmed Wednesday that Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was well aware this move would happen. However, the biggest plot twist stemming from this saga is that it may have all started because of where Lillard chose to undergo his rehabilitation. As confirmed by NBA insider Chris Haynes, Lillard requested to do his rehab in Portland, where he started his career, and where his family lives. That was a request the Bucks didn't approve of, and according to Haynes "got the ball rolling," on their decision. While waiving Lillard allowed the Bucks to sign a veteran big man Myles Turner, fans on social media are disgusted by Milwaukee's treatment of Lillard. Advertisement "Damn, the Bucks kinda suck for that," said one user. "so Dame was like can I rehab back home with my family and the Bucks said sure but get off our team? 😭," questioned another. "yeah the bucks organization is awful for this," wrote one fan. "This is almost Nico Harrison levels of controlling," suggested another, invoking the name of the Dallas Mavericks general manager. "Bucks are ridiculous if that's why they let Dame walk. He's a veteran who will handle his business at home. Let him be with his kids. Poor Giannis, he needs a new team," added another. Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Aaron Ruszkowski-Imagn Images In terms of what is next for Lillard, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported there is no timetable for when he might sign with his next team. Advertisement However, both the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat have emerged as possible landing spots. Related: Exciting Miami Heat, Damian Lillard Development Surfaces This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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NBA free agency 2025: Live updates, news, rumors as Deandre Ayton reportedly agrees to terms with the Los Angeles Lakers, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signs reported extension with Thunder
The free agency floodgates are officially open, and after a flurry of activity Monday night, the action continued Tuesday morning. To kick things off, reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander signed a four-year, $285 million supermax extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Shortly after, former Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner reportedly agreed to a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks — the top-ranked center on Yahoo Sports' free agent big board, now off the table. With Turner in the fold, the Bucks waived Damian Lillard, using the stretch provision in the CBA to wipe the final three years and $113 million of his contract off of their balance sheet. Advertisement Other deals on Tuesday included the Nuggets trading for Jonas Valanciunas from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dario Saric, Dennis Schröder signing with the Sacramento Kings and Jakob Poeltl agreeing to an extension with the Toronto Raptors. Wednesday's big domino was Deandre Ayton, who has reportedly agreed to terms on a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. When free agency opened Monday night, the NBA had officially set its salary cap at $154.647 million for the 2025-26 season. That's up 10% from last season, which was the expected jump. It took about an hour for things to get going, but before long, news broke that Jaren Jackson Jr. and the Grizzlies are expected to agree on a five-year, $240 million max extension, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Shortly after, Charania reported the Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. to the Nets in exchange for Cam Johnson. Advertisement Other deals Monday night included Dorian Finney-Smith agreeing to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Rockets, Ty Jerome and the Grizzlies agreeing to a three-year, $28 million contract and the Mavericks striking a two-year, $13 million deal with point guard D'Angelo Russell. Things began shifting last weekend, with the Phoenix Suns trading superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks and the 10th pick (Khaman Maluach) in the 2025 NBA Draft. The Boston Celtics also began a refresh by trading Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers and Kristaps Porziņģis to the Atlanta Hawks. Advertisement Plenty of players will stay put with their current teams for now, though. On Sunday, LeBron James reportedly picked up his $52.6 million option for the 2025-26 season, stating his hopes of competing for a championship while the Lakers build for the future. James Harden will also stick in Los Angeles, signing a new two-year, $81 million deal after declining his player option for next season. Julius Randle will remain in Minnesota after reportedly agreeing to a three-year, $100 million contract with the Timberwolves. Other notable potential free agents include Damian Lillard, Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga and more (check out Yahoo Sports' NBA free agent big board here). Find all of this year's free agency deals here. Free-agent position rankings: Point guards | Shooting guards | Small Forwards | Power forwards | Centers Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as 2025-26 NBA free agency heats up:
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Pacers rumors: Myles Turner, Pacers hold ‘mutual interest' on new deal in free agency
The post Pacers rumors: Myles Turner, Pacers hold 'mutual interest' on new deal in free agency appeared first on ClutchPoints. Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers are reportedly headed down a long-term contract extension. Entering a critical offseason for the Eastern Conference champions, the Pacers are expected to re-sign Turner in free agency. They'll waste no time bringing back their 10-year starting center. After coming within one win of an NBA championship, Indiana will attempt to keep its core intact as Tyrese Haliburton rehabs from his devastating Achilles injury in Game 7. Advertisement Turner and Pacers are expected to agree to a deal from the outset of free agency, per ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel. 'Myles Turner and the Indiana Pacers are expected to get a deal done quickly when the free agency window opens on June 30,' Siegel reported. Turner and the Pacers are expected to agree to a new deal quickly. 'The Indiana Pacers and starting center Myles Turner are expected to get a deal done early when the free agency period starts,' Siegel added. 'Turner and the Pacers hold mutual interest on a new, long-term contract.' Tuner averaged 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks for Indiana last season. Rick Carlisle breaks silence on Myles Turner, Pacers free agency Nell Redmond-Imagn Images Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle addressed Myles Turner's potential contract extension ahead of June 30 — when the NBA's free agency officially begins. Without getting into the specifics, Carlisle said re-signing Turner to a new deal remains a priority ahead of the offseason. Advertisement Carlisle commented on Turner's potential new deal, per 107.5 The Fan's morning show. '#Pacers HC Rick Carlisle said on @MorningShow1075 that re-signing C Myles Turner this offseason remains a priority,' The Athletic's James Boyd said in a post. 'Of course, Carlisle noted that he wouldn't get into contract numbers or anything like that, but expressed complete faith in the front office.' Coming off his first NBA Finals appearance, Turner will be entering his eleventh season with the Pacers. Related: Pacers adds Big East scoring machine after Spurs NBA draft trade Related: 3 Pacers trade targets after Tyrese Haliburton injury, NBA Finals loss
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Bucks ditch Damian Lillard's $113 million contract to make room for Myles Turner
The post Bucks ditch Damian Lillard's $113 million contract to make room for Myles Turner appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Milwaukee Bucks have shocked the NBA with a pair of huge moves made in a span of just a few minutes. Advertisement After it was reported the Bucks would be signing Myles Turner to a four-year, $107 million contract in free agency, it was revealed that Milwaukee was moving on from Damian Lillard by waiving him and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to make room for Turner. Lillard made his return from deep vein thrombosis in his right calf for the 2025 NBA Playoffs, but he ended up tearing his Achilles in Game 4 of the Bucks' first-round series against the Indiana Pacers. With Turner joining the team and a lengthy injury rehab in store for Lillard, Milwaukee is spreading the remainder of his $113 million deal over their salary cap for the next five seasons to clear up some cap space. 'Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner, sources tell ESPN,' Shams Charania reported. Lillard's two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon.' Advertisement 'The Bucks found a creative path to waive and stretch Lillard – whose $113M will be stretched over the next five seasons – while leaving their future draft assets untouched. In a stunning turn of events, Myles Turner departs the Pacers to join the Bucks.' Bucks shake up roster with Damian Lillard, Myles Turner moves Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports The decision to move on from Lillard is a shocker as he was brought in to be Giannis Antetokounmpo's partner-in-crime just two years ago in an effort to lead the Bucks back to the NBA Finals. Instead, injuries ended up deterring their time together, and the front office is pivoting, opting to bring Turner to town and move on from Lillard in a cost-efficient manner. Advertisement Lillard averaged 24.9 points, 7.1 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game last season while shooting 44.8% from the field, and while he's free to sign wherever he pleases, it's worth noting that he will miss most, if not all, of the 2025-26 campaign as he recovers from his Achilles injury. Times are changing in Milwaukee, and they will be worth keeping tabs on as the free agency market continues to unfold. Related: Bucks' 2026 title odds shift after Myles Turner, Damian Lillard moves Related: Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo jokes about 'worst-case scenario' in career
