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NBA Free Agent signings won’t become official until after the July Moratorium ends. As usual, that’s not stopping news and rumors from flying like bats at sundown. We’ll walk you through the end-of-June weekend with the latest, so check this post periodically and leave your reactions in the comments!
The Chicago Bulls might be looking to adopt another Portland center.
The Chicago Bulls are among the teams expected to show interest in free agent big man Enes Kanter, per SNY sources.
— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) June 29, 2019
The Sacramento Kings cannot get enough of Harrison Barnes.
The Sacramento Kings are working towards an agreement with Harrison Barnes in the 4 year, 88 million dollar range.......
— Carmichael Dave (@CarmichaelDave) June 28, 2019
Kawhi Leonard to the Lakers heats up even more. Magic Johnson may or may not be involved.
Sources. Kawhi Leonard’s people plan on meeting with Lakers president Jeanie Buss and Magic Johnson next week when free agency starts. Will most likely be in LA
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 28, 2019
Magic Johnson says he will help the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency in any way he can, but he is not permitted by NBA rules to be part of official team meetings with prospective free agents. Johnson said he has not been asked by the Lakers or owner Jeanie Buss to participate.
— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 28, 2019
The Nets have extended a qualifying offer to in demand restricted free agent D’Angelo Russell. The Clippers have done the same with big man Ivica Zubac.
Sources: Brooklyn has extended a qualifying offer to All-Star free agent D’Angelo Russell, making him a restricted free agent.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2019
Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers have extended a qualifying offer to center Ivica Zubac, making him a restricted free agent.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2019
The Magic are hoping to bring back All Star center Nikola Vucevic as soon as free agency opens on Sunday.
The Orlando Magic are preparing a four-year offer believed to be in excess of $90 million to their All-Star center Nikola Vucevic in hopes of completing a deal shortly after Sunday's opening bell in free agency, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 28, 2019
Center Clint Capela may become the fall guy for the Houston Rockets’ championship aspirations.
The Rockets believe they have a trade partner for Clint Capela but do not intend to deal Capela unless they are sure they can acquire marquee Sixers free agent Jimmy Butler, according to a source briefed on Houston's thinking
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 28, 2019
The Golden State Warriors are expected to sew up free agent guard Klay Thompson quickly and decisively.
Sources: Golden State is planning to offer All-Star Klay Thompson a 5-year, $190M maximum contract when free agency opens Sunday at 6 PM ET --- which is expected to accelerate process of GM Bob Myers and Thompson’s agent, Greg Lawrence, quickly reaching formal agreement.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2019
And check out the earlier free agency rumors you may have missed!