Stay up to date with all of the latest news and rumors as NBA free agency kicks off on Monday evening.
NBA free agency kicks off at 6 p.m. ET on Monday night, and the moves over the next week could shape the championship picture in 2022.
Kawhi Leonard and Chris Paul are both on the free-agent market after opting out on Sunday night, and Kyle Lowry could be on the move two years after a championship run with Toronto. The point-guard market is perhaps the top thing to watch on Monday, with a potential musical chairs starting as Lowry, Lonzo Ball, Reggie Jackson, Derrick Rose and Goran Dragić all search for potential new homes. There should be a flurry of movement in the coming days, even if Leonard and Paul stay put.
Stay up to date with all the latest NBA news below as free agency begins:
6:50 p.m. ET – Duncan Robinson Secures $90 Million
Miami will bring back sharpshooting forward Duncan Robinson on a five-year, $90 million deal, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Robinson's return is just one of many marquee moves for Miami on Monday night as the Heat have also agreed to a sign-and-trade for Toronto point guard Kyle Lowry. With Robinson, Lowry, Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo in tow, a Finals return isn't out of the question for the Heat in 2022.
6:40 p.m. ET – McConnell Stays With Indiana
The Pacers agreed to a four-year, $35 million contract with guard TJ McConnell, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Indiana's commitment to McConnell marks another significant salary to its crowded cap sheet. The Pacers are currently slated to have seven players earn at least $10 million next season, led by $21.7 million for fellow point guard Malcolm Brogdon. Perhaps the Pacers could make for one of the offseason's top trade partners before the start of 2021-22.
6:35 p.m. ET – Payne Returning to Phoenix
Cameron Payne will remain in Phoenix alongside Chris Paul after agreeing to a three-year, $19 million deal on Monday, according to Yahoo's Chris Haynes. Payne returns to the Suns after averaging 8.4 points per game last season on 44 percent from three.
6:25 p.m. ET – Denver Brings Back Barton, Green
Denver is bringing back a pair of wings in 2021-22 after reportedly agreeing to contracts with JaMychal Green and Will Barton. Green will earn a $17 million deal over two years, per The Athletic's Shams Charania, while Barton will sign a two-year, $32 million deal, per Yahoo's Chris Haynes. After three straight playoff appearances, the Nuggets are keeping their core intact ahead of 2021-22.
6:15 p.m. ET – Allen Gets Major Money
The Cavaliers are doubling down on their twin towers experiment after drafting USC center Evan Mobley with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NBA draft. Cleveland signed Jarrett Allen to a five-year, $100 million deal on Monday, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, bringing back the center after 51 games for the team last season. Perhaps Allen and Mobley can create a stout interior that leads Cleveland back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018.
6:10 p.m. ET – Hardway Returning to Dallas
The Mavericks didn't land Lonzo Ball nor Kyle Lowry in free agency, but Dallas will still return a marquee piece in 2021-22. Dallas signed forward Tim Hardaway Jr. to a four-year, $74 million deal on Monday, bringing back its third-leading scorer behind Luka Dončić and Kristaps Porziņģis, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Next season will mark Hardaway's fourth in Dallas after stints in New York and Atlanta.
Dallas is also expected to re-sign center Boban Marjanovic, per Charania.
6:05 p.m. ET – Lonzo Ball Joining Bulls
The Bulls secured one of the major pieces on the point-guard market on Monday evening as they signed Lonzo Ball to a four-year, $85 million deal, per The Athletic's Shams Charania.
Chicago will reportedly acquire Ball via a sign-and-trade. New Orleans will acquire Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick in exchange for the former No. 2 pick.
6:00 p.m. ET – Kyle Lowry Moving to Miami
Kyle Lowry is on the way to Miami after nine seasons in Toronto. The six-time All-Star and 2019 NBA champion is joining the Heat on a three-year deal, and he will arrive with his new club via a sign-and-trade, according to Yahoo Sports's Vincent Goodwill. Perhaps Miami will return to the Finals picture in 2022 after making one of the first major splashes of free agency.
5:45 p.m. ET – John Collins, Hawks 'Not Close' to Deal
Atlanta could see one of the key pieces from its playoff run on the move before next season, per The Athletic's Shams Charania. The Hawks are reportedly "not close" to an agreement with John Collins, continuing a theme from their negotiations before 2020-21.
Collins turned in an impressive fourth season last year despite his looming free agency. He shot 55.6 percent from the field and 39.9 percent from three, adding 17.6 points and 7.4 points per game. Collins and the Hawks advanced to the Eastern Conference finals before losing to the Bucks in six games.
5:30 p.m. ET – Mike Conley Nearing Jazz Return
Utah's point guard may be one of the few backcourt pieces staying put as free agency begins. Conley is expected to finalize a three-year deal with the Jazz, returning to the team after an All-Star campaign in 2020-21, according to The Athletic's Tony Jones.
Conley averaged 16.2 points and six assists last season, though he missed five games of the Western Conference semifinals due to a hamstring injury. The Jazz enter 2021-22 seeking their sixth straight playoff appearance and their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1998.
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