The first evening of “free agency” was very intense, with dozens of contract extensions and signings, and most of the stars have already initialed their contracts! On the team side, only the Knicks and the Clippers have not moved, and on the budget side, everything has been burnt, or almost, on the main free agents.
Thus, after one day, it is now the Spurs who have the biggest envelope with 29 million dollars to spend. As a reminder, the new regulation punishes franchises that do not spend enough. The Spurs will therefore have to sign “free agents” to avoid being punished. The Rockets follow with $25 million, and the Kings with $18 million.
As for the good players, or even very good players still available, here is an overview, from the list defined by the NBA.
Free protected agents
Ayo Dosunmu (Bulls), PJ Washington and Miles Bridges (Hornets), Paul Reed (Sixers), Grant Williams (Celtics), Matisse Thybulle (Blazers) and Austin Reaves (Lakers).
Free unprotected agents
D’Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Lonnie Walker (Lakers), Kelly Oubre (Hornets), Russell Westbrook (Clippers), Patrick Beverley (Bulls), Max Strus (Heat), Donte DiVincenzo (Warriors), Mo Wagner (Magic), Eric Gordon (Clippers), Dillon Brooks (Grizzlies), Brook Lopez (Bucks), Mason Plumlee (Clippers), Jeff Green and Thomas Bryant (Nuggets), Dario Saric (Suns), Jalen McDaniels (Sixers), Christian Wood (Mavericks) …
