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10-07-2025
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Ex-Warriors guard agrees to $12 million contract to return to Bucks
The post Ex-Warriors guard agrees to $12 million contract to return to Bucks appeared first on ClutchPoints. The Milwaukee Bucks' offseason got off to a surprising start when it was announced that the team would waive and stretch Damian Lillard's contract. That wasn't the only shocker for the Bucks as they then turned around and agreed to terms in free agency with division rival Myles Turner with the cap space they acquired from waiving Lillard. Since those shockers, the Bucks have had a relatively tame offseason, mostly re-signing their own free agents such as Ryan Rollins. Advertisement Ryan Rollins agreed to a new contract with the Bucks in free agency for three seasons and worth around $12 million, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. Rollins spent last season on a two-way contract with the Bucks. The Bucks had rescinded their qualifying offer to Rollins at the onset of free agency, but they apparently had plans to bring him back. Rollins was originally the No. 44 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors. He spent one season with the Warriors before he was traded to the Washington Wizards alongside Jordan Poole as part of the Chris Paul trade. Rollins played about half a season for the Wizards before they cut him. He signed with the Bucks during the 2023-24 season on a two-year, two-way contract that carried over into the following season. However, back in March, the Bucks converted Rollins' contract into a standard deal. This past season, Rollins appeared in 56 games for the Bucks, including 19 starts, at a little over 14 minutes per game. He averaged a career-high 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists with splits of 48.7 percent shooting from the field, 40.8 percent shooting from the three-point line and 80 percent shooting from the free-throw line. Advertisement Rollins figures to compete for a role in what's looking like a crowded Bucks' backcourt rotation. The team re-signed guard Kevin Porter Jr. and Gary Trent Jr., while signing Garry Harris and trading for Vasilije Micic. AJ Green also figures to get minutes in the guard rotation. Related: Ranking 4 best Bradley Beal destinations once he completes Suns buyout Related: NBA rumors: Suns, Knicks want Darvin Ham, but there's a Bucks problem
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07-07-2025
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Former Second Round Pick Re-Signs With Bucks on Sunday
Former Second Round Pick Re-Signs With Bucks on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aside from the shocking move to waive All-Star guard Damian Lillard, the offseason moves that the Milwaukee Bucks have made are decent. On Sunday, the Bucks re-signed free agent guard Ryan Rollins to a three-year contract, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Advertisement Charania reported on X that Rollins will earn $12 million over the three years of his new deal. The final year has a player option he can exercise or opt out of, his agents, Mike Silverman and Brandon Grier of Equity Sports, confirmed with the NBA insider. After becoming an unrestricted free agent, Rollins was rewarded with a new deal. Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins signed a new three-year deal with the Lee-Imagn Images In February, the former second-round pick from 2022 signed a two-way contract to play with the Bucks during the 2024-25 season. The contract was converted to a standard one, which made him an unrestricted free agent. Last season, he averaged 6.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 56 games, 19 of which he started. When Rollins was a starter, he averaged 10.2 points and shot 48.6% from the field and 45.2% from deep. Advertisement Because of the way the 23-year-old guard played as a starter, he gained a lot of attention from Western Conference teams. Michael Scotto reported last week that the 6-foot-3 guard was a target by the Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Lakers. "Coming off the best season of his career, 23-year-old free agent guard Ryan Rollins has drawn interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told HoopsHype," Scotto wrote. Without Lillard on the Bucks' roster, there's a chance for an increased bench role for Rollins. Related: Free Agent Bucks Guard Gaining Interest From Multiple West Teams: Report This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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05-07-2025
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Free Agent Bucks Guard Gaining Interest From Multiple West Teams: Report
Free Agent Bucks Guard Gaining Interest From Multiple West Teams: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Milwaukee Bucks have made major moves since the NBA free agency started. They acquired a younger center in Myles Turner, and re-signed multiple players to return to the team (Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Jericho Sims and Gary Trent Jr.). Advertisement However, they haven't resigned free agent guard Ryan Rollins. The 23-year-old guard remains an unrestricted free agent and is yet to receive an offer from the Bucks. This has led to multiple teams gaining interest in acquiring the former Toledo player. Rollins has impressed teams with his impressive play last season, his best season. He was mostly in a reserve role, but had multiple chances as a starter for Milwaukee. Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins controls the ball against the Philadelphia Ross-Imagn Images On Friday, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on which teams have expressed interest in Rollins. Aside from the Bucks, the former 44th pick in 2022 has gotten buzz from multiple Western Conference teams. Advertisement "Coming off the best season of his career, 23-year-old free agent guard Ryan Rollins has drawn interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told HoopsHype," Scotto wrote. Rollins played in 56 games during the previous season, including 19 as a starter. During that span, he averaged 6.2 points on 48.7% shooting from the field. The youngster also made 40.8% of his shots from downtown. "Despite withdrawing a qualifying offer to Rollins, which reduced his cap hold to gain more cap space, the Bucks still have Early Bird Rights to re-sign him." Scotto explained that the Blazers could use their non-taxpayer mid-level exception for Rollins. The Spurs and Lakers, though, have bi-annual exceptions in their salary cap. Lastly, the Suns have a veteran minimum they could offer. Advertisement However, that could change if they successfully negotiate a contract buyout with All-Star guard Bradley Beal. Related: Former Bucks Star Damian Lillard And 3x All-Star Targeted By the Heat This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 5, 2025, where it first appeared.
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05-07-2025
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Lakers are reportedly interested in Ryan Rollins
The Los Angeles Lakers may have at least somewhat addressed their gaping hole at the center position by getting Deandre Ayton to agree to a two-year contract and bringing back Jaxson Hayes. But they still need help at the guard and wing spots, ideally from two-way players. They reportedly have interest in De'Anthony Melton, a young and athletic 3-and-D guard. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, they're also interested in Ryan Rollins, another young guard who spent this past season with the Milwaukee Bucks. "Coming off the best season of his career, 23-year-old free agent guard Ryan Rollins has drawn interest from the Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, San Antonio Spurs, Portland Trail Blazers, and Los Angeles Lakers, league sources told HoopsHype," Scotto wrote. Rollins, who is 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds, averaged 6.2 points in 14.6 minutes a game and shot 48.7% from the field and 40.8% from 3-point range during the 2024-25 season. In 19 starts, he scorched the nets with a 45.2% accuracy from downtown. Advertisement He reportedly has a 6-foot-10 wingspan and is fairly athletic, and he is a fairly effective on-ball defender. This article originally appeared on LeBron Wire: Lakers are reportedly interested in Ryan Rollins
New York Times
30-06-2025
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Bucks issue qualifying offer to Rollins
NBA free agency officially began Monday evening, and we've already seen some key moves and re-signings. Ronald Martinez / Getty Images Emilee Chinn / Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks have tendered a qualifying offer to guard Ryan Rollins, making him a restricted free agent, a league source told The Athletic. This was expected. The Bucks liked the contributions they received from Rollins, especially as he helped them cover for Damian Lillard's absences after the All-Star taking over for Lillard as the Bucks' starting point guard following Lillard's deep vein thrombosis diagnosis in his right calf, Rollins averaged 10.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.9 assists in 24.4 minutes per game in his final 13 regular season contests. Rollins was converted to a rostered NBA player from a two-way contract shortly after the trade deadline. With Lillard's torn left Achilles tendon likely sidelining the All-Star point guard for most of next season, there will be ample opportunity in Milwaukee at the point guard position. Making Rollins a restricted free agent gives the Bucks the opportunity to match any offer Rollins receives from another team and potentially bring him back next season. Joshua Gateley / Getty Images It turns out the Thunder did yesterday's Dillon Jones-Colby Jones trade so they could rework Jaylin Williams' contract and still remain below the luxury tax line. The Thunder had a team option on Williams, which they declined, and then they re-signed him to a new three-year, $24 million deal, as first reported by ESPN I presume this extension will be front-loaded to soften the luxury tax and apron hits once extensions for Jalen Willams and Chet Holmgren make the Thunder more expensive in 2026 and 2027. A first-year salary of $8.725 million with 8-percent declines would put the Thunder $1.2 million from the tax line with 15 players under contract. David Richard / Imagn LeBron James' agent, Rich Paul, confirms James will exercise his $52.6 million player option. 'LeBron knows the Lakers are building for the future, and he also wants to compete for championships,' Paul told The Athleti c. 'We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie (Buss) and Rob (Pelinka) and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.' Lakers forward Dorian Finney-Smith will opt out of his $15.4 million contract and enter unrestricted free agency, a team source confirmed to The Athletic . The Lakers acquired Finney-Smith midway through last season for D'Angelo Russell, Maxwell Lewis and three second-round draft picks. In 43 games with the Lakers, Finney-Smith averaged 7.9 points while hitting nearly 40 percent of his 3-point shots. He dealt with an ankle issue throughout the season and underwent surgery this offseason. Finney-Smith, 32, is a versatile defender and knockdown spot-up shooter comfortable playing with Luka Dončić, the two becoming good friends together early in their career in Dallas. The Lakers, who could still re-sign Finney-Smith, will have access to the full midlevel exception as a Plan B option as free agency gets under way on Monday. I think there's a good chance Nickeil Alexander-Walker gets more than the midlevel exception when the market opens. A lot of interested teams for him out there. LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, exercised his $52.6 million player option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2025-26 season, a league source told The Athletic . The decision deadline was Sunday. James' choice is notable, as there is no guarantee about what comes after this upcoming campaign. The 40-year-old could choose to retire, a possibility he has publicly acknowledged. GO FURTHER LeBron James exercises option and will remain with Lakers for his 23rd NBA season The Wizards are receiving Dillon Jones and a 2029 second-round pick that originally belonged to the Houston Rockets from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Colby Jones, per a team source. Nicolas Batum can receive a 20 percent raise as a non-Bird free agent without the Clippers dipping into exception money, which would take his salary to $5.6 million ... an upgrade on the $4.7 million player option he just declined. Don't be shocked if that's the exact amount of his 2025-26 salary in his next contract with LA. Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. has informed the team that he will let his $2.5 million player option for the 2025-26 season expire and will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, league sources told me and Fred Katz. I can confirm via league sources that Nicolas Batum has declined his player option and will enter free agency. The LA Clippers want Batum back, and Batum expressed after the season that he expects to be back as well. The Philadelphia 76ers have officially tendered an $8.7 million qualifying offer to guard Quentin Grimes, a league source told The Athletic . Both sides continue to discuss a new deal. Four years and $38 million for Sam Merrill is pretty phenomenal for a guy who was an late-season roster add in 2023 and basically only got his contract guaranteed for the 2023-24 season by going nuclear in summer league. This and the Lonzo Ball trade are also tells that Ty Jerome is likely not coming back to Cleveland, as the Cavs are set in the backcourt. The other news here is that Cleveland is going for it in the injury-wracked East, set up for a two-year window where the Cavs will blow through the second apron and chase a ring. They'll likely retrench in 2027 to avoid having their 2033 draft pick moved to the end of the first round; conveniently, that's when the contracts of De'Andre Hunter, Max Strus and Ball all expire and Donovan Mitchell has a player option. Assuming they decline Chuma Okeke's team option and add second-round pick Tyrese Proctor on a rookie minimum deal ($1.2 million), the Cavs will be $16 million over the second apron and only able to sign minimum contracts for their final two roster spots. Davion Mitchell is getting two years and $24 million to stay with Miami, a league source tells our Joe Vardon. An 8 percent raise for Year 2 means his first-year salary is $11.55 million ... which is the amount that allows the Heat to juuuust limbo below the first-apron barrier with 15 players under contract for the current season. Miami can get out of the tax entirely by waiving Duncan Robinson's partially guaranteed deal or by making a trade, but this number on Mitchell ensures Miami's hands aren't tied on trades. Something to file away if a certain Greek superstar becomes available later this summer. The Cleveland Cavaliers are sending wing Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Lonzo Ball. The Cavs have a bevy of wings at their disposal and are possibly looking for some injury insurance and guard depth with Ball, who is still coming back from knee injuries that cost him two-plus seasons of his career. The Bulls are looking to keep adding to their perimeter of wing defenders. This is a pretty intriguing deal for the 64-win Cavaliers, and the Bulls are continuing to say goodbye to an era of basketball that was supposed to help bring them back when they had Ball, DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, and Nikola Vučević. Let's break out the red pen and hand out some grades. Sam Merrill will be staying in Cleveland on a four-year, $38 million deal, his agent Mark Bartelstein tells The Athletic . The Bulls-Cavs trade of Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro likely sets up Cleveland to lose at least one of Ty Jerome or Sam Merrill in free agency and still have a playoff-caliber backcourt in the postseason. Cleveland is still several million dollars over the second apron and seems destined to blow past it this season, but using Ball to replace essentially two salary slots (Okoro and one of the guards) softens the blow on what is likely to be a breathtaking luxury-tax penalty for a Cavs team that should be the favorite in a defanged Eastern Conference. Okoro's lack of floor spacing hindered his ability to contribute in the postseason, but I'm not sure that's a relevant issue for the Bulls. Jokes aside, Chicago turns a veteran into a young wing who can defend, which is something the Bulls really need. The Warriors have officially tendered the $7.9 million qualifying offer to Jonathan Kuminga, setting the stage for his restricted free agency.
