Two big names are on the move, with Paul George heading to the Philadelphia 76ers and Klay Thompson going to Dallas in a sign-and-trade on Monday.
One name is also staying put, with Donovan Mitchell re-signing with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the early hours of July 1, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski about three big moves for the 76ers. The team landed Paul George with a four-year, $212 million maximum contract just 90 minutes after they agreed with Kelly Oubre on a two-year, $16.3 million deal. Later that morning, the 76ers agreed to a maximum extension - five years, $204 million - with star guard Tyrese Maxey.
Later in the day, the Mavericks agreed to a sign-and-trade for the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson, sources told Wojnarowski. The deal included the Charlotte Hornets, who received Maverick wing Josh Green. Green, 23, averaged 8.2 points in 26.4 minutes last season.
In receiving Thompson, the Mavericks get a big-time addition to their perimeter shooting, where Thompson should thrive in getting open looks from Luka Doncic. He, Doncic, and Kyrie Irving is quite the shooting trio. Thompson averaged 17.9 points last season, his lowest since 2012-2013, but is a great addition to the Maverick roster. His departure from the Warriors, of course, breaks up the most potent shooting backcourt in league history of he and Stephen Curry. The Warriors may not be done retooling their roster as they could trade Andrew Wiggins.
the Oklahoma City Thunder made a few key moves, re-signing Isaiah Joe (four-years, $48 million) and Aaron Wiggins (five-years, $47 million), according to ESPN’s Tim McMahon. Both players play vital roles off the bench for the Thunder with their score ability. Joe is particular is a potent three-point shooter. The Thunder also agreed to a five-year, $87 million deal with Isaiah Hartenstein. Hartenstein gives the Thunder the interior size and rebounding that they have been lacking, which could very well have prevented them from advancing in the playoffs.
The Detroit Pistons signed Tobias Harris to a two-year, $52 million deal, according to Wojnarowski. The 31-year-old played 157 games for the Pistons from 2015-2018, and averaged 17.2 points on 49 percent shooting in 2023-2024 with the 76ers. Harris not only provides Detroit with perimeter scoring but gives them a veteran presence in their locker room.
The Chicago Bulls signed center Jalen Smith to a three-year, $27 million deal. Smith comes over from the Indiana Pacers.
Former Phoenix Sun center Drew Eubanks signed with the Utah Jazz for two years at $10 million.
Luka Garza re-signs with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year deal.
The Portland Trail Blazers sign Justin Minaya to a two-way contract.
The Milwaukee Bucks, according to Wojnarowski, sign Delon Wright to a one-year, $3.3 million deal.
The Boston Celtics agreed to a record five-year, $314 million deal with Jayson Tatum, per Wojnarowski. It is now the largest deal in NBA history. The team also re-signed Derrick White to a four-year, $125.6 million contract extension with a player option, according to Wojnarowski.
The Los Angeles Clippers sign Nicolas Batum to a two-year, $9.6 million deal. The Clippers also sign Mo Bamba to a one-year deal. He presumably will take the role vacated by Mason Plumlee signing with the Suns.
The Orlando Magic re-sign Gary Harris at two-years and $14 million. The Magic also re-sign Goga Bitadze to a three-year, $25 million contract.
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Mitchell is back in Cleveland on a three-year, $150.3 maximum contract extension, according to Wojnarowski. The deal makes Mitchell eligible for a $380 million, five-year extension in 2027 when he would satisfy the league’s 10-year criteria. Mitchell, 27, was the 13th overall selection out of the University of Louisville in 2017. He led the Cavaliers to the fourth seed, averaging 26.6 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.1 rebounds on 46.2 percent shooting.
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