NBA Free Agency is now officially open for 2025! Teams can now negotiate with players, and reach agreements, but contracts cannot be signed. From July 1-6, the NBA is in a moratorium, and all agreements in place will be signed after it’s lifted.
The Blazers have been very busy this month, trading Anfernee Simons for Jrue Holiday, buying out Deandre Ayton at a discount, and declining an offer to Jabari Walker.
The Blazer’s Edge writing staff will be updating this article through the day, and will move to a new one when this one is overloaded with news and comments.
Top Stories
The Blazers are reportedly interested in signing Luke Kennard, per HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. We have a separate story for this.
Scotto also notes that the Blazers may consider holding onto their midlevel exception for an in-season trade, via his live podcast. (Thanks to akimbonautilus in the comments)
Completed Agreements
Nicolas Batum plans to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the LA Clippers
Joe Ingles plans to sign a one-year, $3.6 million deal to remain with the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Charania)
Day’Ron Sharpe plans to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets. (Charania)
Ziaire Williams plans to sign a two-year, $12 million deal to stay with the Nets. The second year of the deal is a team option. (Charania)
Collin Gillespie plans to sign a guaranteed one-year contract to remain with the Phoenix Suns (Charania).
The Houston Rockets intend to sign Jae’Sean Tate to a one-year, $3 million deal (HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto)
Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz (Charania)
Transactions
The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, (Charania).
The Charlotte Hornets declined the qualifying offer for Tre Mann (Scotto).
The Hornets and Josh Okogie have agreed to push back the decision date on his $7.75 million option to July 15 (Scotto)
Other News and Rumors
The Lakers may be interested in former Trail Blazer Deandre Ayton. (Various reports)
The Warriors may be eyeing Al Horford with their taxpayer MLE (The Athletic)
The Warriors have not reached terms with Jonathan Kuminga and he is expected to explore the market (Athletic)
The Detroit Pistons are gauging the trade market on forward Simone Fontecchio. (Scotto)