NBA free agency is heating up, with some big names already finding new homes. Paul George, a 9-time All-Star, signed a 4-year max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers worth $212 million. The 76ers also locked in Tyrese Maxey with a 5-year, $204 million max extension. Maxey, who was the NBA’s Most Improved Player last year, averaged 25.9 points per game and earned his first All-Star selection.
LeBron James, who declined his player option with the Lakers, is still on the market. Last season, James put up impressive stats, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 assists, and 7.3 rebounds per game. The Lakers added some incentive for James to stay by drafting his son, Bronny, in the second round of the NBA Draft.
There are plenty of other notable signings happening across the league. Aaron Holiday agreed to a two-year, $10 million deal to stay with the Rockets. De’Anthony Melton will join the Golden State Warriors on a one-year, $12.8 million contract. Klay Thompson is heading to the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year, $50 million deal with a player option.
Nicolas Batum is moving to the Los Angeles Clippers on a two-year, $9.6 million deal. DeMar DeRozan will not re-sign with the Bulls, and Derrick White agreed to a 4-year, $125.9 million extension with the Boston Celtics. The Spurs are eyeing Nic Batum, and Delon Wright is joining the Milwaukee Bucks on a one-year deal.
Drew Eubanks signed a two-year, $10 million deal with the Utah Jazz, Tobias Harris is leaving the 76ers for the Detroit Pistons on a two-year, $52 million contract, and Isaiah Hartenstein is heading to the Oklahoma City Thunder on a three-year, $87 million deal.
Jalen Smith agreed to a three-year, $27 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, while Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe are staying with the Thunder on new deals. Tyrese Maxey inked a 5-year, $204 million contract to remain with the 76ers, joining Paul George in forming a new Big 3 for Philadelphia.
With the NBA free agency frenzy in full swing, fans can keep up with all the latest signings and deals on Yahoo Sports’ NBA free agency tracker. Stay tuned for more updates as teams look to strengthen their rosters for the upcoming season.
