NBA free agency tracker: Chris Paul staying in Phoenix, Kyle Lowry heading to Miami Heat
One NBA season morphs into another.
NBA free agency is here, not that far ahead of next season.
Following two unusual seasons in which COVID-19 impact the regular season and playoffs, the league is slated to get back on its regular schedule this season.
FYI: Training camp opens Sept. 28, and the regular season begins Oct. 19.
There are some All-Stars and future Hall of Famers available and then a bunch of solid role players in free agency. Who ends up where? Which teams have salary cap space or the front-office know-how to get a franchise-altering deal done?
Here are players who reached deals with teams during free agency.
Tuesday’s deals (Aug. 3)
► Center Robin Lopez and the Orlando Magic came to terms on a one-year, $5 million deal, two people with knowledge of the agreement told USA TODAY Sports. Lopez gives the rebuilding Magic a veteran presence on the court and in the locker room.
► Forward Rudy Gay and the Utah Jazz have reached an agreement on a two-year, `$12.1 deal, his agency, Roc Nation, confirmed to USA TODAY Sports.
►Center Andre Drummond and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed on a one-year deal, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports. The Sixers found a serviceable backup center for Joel Embiid after Dwight Howard left for a one-year deal with the Lakers in what essentially became a team swap among centers.
Monday’s deals (Aug. 2)
► Point guard Lonzo Ball agreed to a four-year, $85 million offer sheet with the Chicago Bulls. This deal will end up being part of a sign-and-trade with the New Orleans Pelicans.