After the NBA free market opened, in just over 4 hours on the first day, 23 people got new contracts, with a total amount of up to $1.2 billion, including champion Cunningham getting a five-year $226 million maximum salary, and Harden and the Clippers completing a two-year $70 million contract extension. The 76ers became the biggest buyers on the first day, not only officially acquired Paul George for 4 years and $212 million, but also completed a five-year $204 million contract extension with Maxey, in addition to signing Gordon and Zhuang Shen, they worked hard to improve the strength of the roster and called the Celtics. On the second day of the free market, there was once again heavy news, first of all, Klay officially joined the Mavericks in the form of signing first and then exchanging, and the Lakers miscalculated again! Tatum completed a five-year, $315 million super-cap salary extension, the Clippers welcomed back Batum, the Warriors signed Melton for the first time, and the Lakers still didn't get anything.
Clay officially joined the Mavericks
Woj reported that Klay finally joined the Mavericks in a sign-and-trade manner, teaming up with the Eastern European group to win the championship! The contract is 3 years and $50 million, with no player or team options, and in this deal, the Mavericks' Josh Green was sent to the Hornets, and the Warriors got a trade exception + a second-round pick from the Hornets! Klay's 13-year Warriors career, 4 championships + 5 All-Stars + 37 points in a single quarter + 14 three-pointers in a single game, all officially came to an end! Immediately Hayes revealed the inside story: The Lakers made an average offer of $20 million to Klay (80 million for 4 years), plus Russell's signing conditions, but was rejected by the Warriors! Klay finally chose the Mavericks because the Mavericks have a higher income and more conditions for the championship, and the Lakers can't match it.
Tatum has a record contract extension, and the Celtics' largest shareholder wants to sell the team
Boston media confirmed that the Celtics officially completed a five-year, $315 million super-cap salary extension with Tatum, because there are 2 years left in the contract, the 25-26 season is worth $37.1 million player option, and the new contract starts from the 25-26 season, and the five-year salary is: $54.13 million + $58.46 million + $62.79 million + $67.12 million + $71.45 million. Tatum has been named to the All-NBA team for three consecutive years and has led the team to a championship this past season. Tatum also officially surpassed Jaylen Brown's five-year $304 million contract, setting a new record for the largest contract in NBA history! But by next summer, Doncic will surpass Tatum on a five-year, $346 million contract.
In addition, Derrick White and the Celtics completed a four-year, $125.9 million early contract extension, which is the largest contract White can get, with a four-year salary of $28.1 million + $30.4 million + $32.6 million + $34.8 million. After successfully retaining the team's framework, Woj confirmed that the team led by Celtic's largest shareholder, Grossbeck, plans to sell all its shares, which is expected to be completed by 2028, and Grossbeck's investment team has completed the plan to realize the most valuable asset in the sports world!
The Clippers welcome back Batum
After the free market opened, the Clippers said goodbye to George, and at the same time actively sent away Willis and PJ Tucker, re-signed Harden for 2 years and $70 million, and signed Porter Jr. at the same time, and acquired Derrick Jones for 3 years and $30 million. And Batum, who confirmed his departure from the 76ers, finally decided to return to the Clippers! According to Woj and Los Angeles reporters, the Clippers and Batum have reached a two-year, $9.6 million contract! In the past season, Batum averaged 5.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, Batum has always wanted to stay with the Clippers, but became one of Harden's trade chips last season, which was really a last resort. After Batum returns, the small card can basically reduce the time in the No. 4 position. After completing these few operations, the Clippers still need to find a suitable replacement for Zubac.
The Warriors signed Melton
Charania reports that the Warriors intend to sign Melton for one year and $12.8 million. In the past season, Melton played 38 games for the 76ers, averaging 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1.6 steals per game. According to the analysis of the Bay Area media, the Warriors' move hopes to improve the defensive ceiling of the swingman, after all, whether it is Podemski or Moody, they are too young, and the burden on Curry is too great.
The Lakers got nothing, and James confirmed a contract extension with a maximum salary
After James jumped out of the player option, he could have signed a three-year $162 million contract with the Lakers this summer, but James was willing to take the initiative to reduce his salary for the Lakers! But after the free market opened, the Lakers had several favorite players: Harden stayed with the Clippers, Varland was inexplicably cut off by the Wizards, Klay was snatched away by the Mavericks, and the Lakers got nothing! Even if the Lakers are interested in DeRozan, they have to make a trade first to reduce the roster, but the trade market for people like Vincent, Vanderbilt and others is very average. The Woj report confirms that James is expected to sign a contract with the Lakers with a maximum salary after repeated setbacks. The Los Angeles media directly criticized Jeanie Buss and Pelinka, and the trading market found nothing, but Christie, who renewed the non-rotation contract for 32 million 4 years ahead of schedule!