NBA free agency tracker 2023: Live updates on breaking news, signings and trades
When the clock strikes 6 p.m. ET on Friday, June 30, negotiations will begin.
There wasn’t much chaos expected during this year’s free agency period, but the latest rumors surrounding superstar guards James Harden and Kyrie Irving have caused quite a stir.
Other stars like Draymond Green, Fred VanVleet and Khris Middleton are sure to add excitement.
While players won’t be able to officially sign their contracts until Thursday, July 6th at 12:01pm ET, many of them will agree to the terms over the next few days. Sporting News will follow all major signings and transfers.
Below we have focused on the largest transactions. Click the link to jump to some of the key moves so far.
Draymond Green returns to the Warriors | The extension of Kristaps Porzingis | Kyrie Irving stays in Dallas | Suns fill their bank
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Suns gain more bank depth with Yuta Watanabe
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
The Suns waste no time building their support team, adding sharp-shooting forward Watanabe to a group of five other free agents.
Watanabe knew Durant from his time in Brooklyn. Last season he shot an incredible 44.4 percent from 3-point distance.
The Lakers are causing a stir with the signing of Gabe Vincent
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
The Lakers weren’t tied to any rumors about Heat playoff standout Vincent, but they landed the undrafted star on a three-year, $33 million deal. Vincent was vital for Miami on their way to the NBA Finals and was rewarded with a good contract.
Cam Johnson gets paid in Brooklyn
Date: June 30th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Johnson was supposed to be a hot commodity as a restricted free agent, but the Nets ended those talks before they could even begin. The talented forward has signed a four-year, $108 million deal to remain in Brooklyn.
Jakob Poeltl stays with the Raptors with a lucrative deal
Date: June 30th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The Raptors have retained their defensive anchor. Poeltl has signed a four-year, $80 million deal to remain in Toronto and join the Raptors’ frontline alongside Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes.
Khris Middleton returns to the Bucks on a three-year, $102 million deal
Date: June 30th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Looking to maximize their championship window around Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have retained one of their key contenders in Middleton.
Middleton has signed a three-year, $102 million deal to remain in Milwaukee and seek a second championship.
Kyrie Irving returns to the Mavericks on a three-year, $126 million deal
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
After many rumors surrounding Irving’s possible departure from the Mavericks, Dallas has re-signed its all-star point guard to a three-year, $126 million deal. Third year will be a player option, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne.
In 20 games with the Mavericks, Irving averaged 27.0 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game. Dallas closed their backcourt with him and Luka Doncic.
Kristaps Porzingis signs a two-year, $60 million extension with the Celtics
Date: June 30th
Source: Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report
The Celtics made one of the biggest blockbuster moves of the offseason to date when they signed Porzingis in a three-team trade with the Wizards and the Grizzlies. Boston appears ready to make a commitment to the 27-year-old All-Star, signing Porzingis on a two-year, $60 million extension through the 2025-26 season.
Jerami Grant returns to the Trail Blazers with a $160 million extension
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Lillard wanted the Trail Blazers to bring Grant back because he wants to build a competitive team, and the Portland front office listened. Grant has received a five-year, $160 million contract extension to stay with the Trail Blazers.
Bruce Brown signs massive $45 million contract with the Pacers
Date: June 30th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews, ESPN
Brown proved to be one of the cheapest deals in free agency last season and played a key role in giving the Nuggets their first NBA title in franchise history. Now he will capitalize on his contributions and sign a $45 million, two-year contract with the Pacers.
Kyle Kuzma re-signs $102 million deal with the Wizards
Date: June 30th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Kuzma was one of the bigger names in the free-agent market, but he has decided to return to Washington on a four-year, $102 million deal. The 27-year-old ended a career year with the Wizards averaging 21.2 points, 7.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.
Lakers sign reserve forward Taurean Prince
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
The Lakers have signed 29-year-old forward Prince to a one-year, $4.5 million deal. The seven-year veteran has averaged 10.4 points and 3.7 rebounds throughout his career while shooting a solid 37.2 percent from 3 balls.
The Suns have signed Drew Eubanks, Josh Okogie, Keita Bates-Diop, Damion Lee and Chimezie Metu to the bench
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic; Chris Haynes, Bleacher Report; ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
The Suns need to add star foursome Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal and Deandre Ayton to their roster.
They added five substitutes, signing big reserves Eubanks and Metu and reserve forward Bates-Diop, while re-signing reserve wings Okogie and Lee.
Draymond Green returns to the Warriors on a four-year, $100 million deal
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
And the first free agency contract belongs to… Draymond Green! The Warriors have retained their franchise cornerstone with a four-year, $100 million deal. The contract includes a player option in the fourth year.
Nets send Joe Harris to Pistons
Date: June 30th
Source: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Rumor: The Nets are sending Harris and two future second-round picks to the Pistons to save on pay and create a trade exception. Harris, a 3-point shooter with a 43.7 percent career rating, will earn $19.9 million in the final year of his contract.
Harrison Barnes signs a three-year contract extension with the Kings
Date: June 29th
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Rumor: Barnes and the Kings have agreed a three-year, $54 million contract extension. Barnes played a key veteran role for Sacramento last season, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game.
James Harden takes player option with the 76ers
Date: June 29th
source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
Rumor: Harden secured his player option for the 2023-24 season, but he and the 76ers “are beginning to work together on evaluating trade scenarios.” Harden probably played his last game with the 76ers.
MORE: Trade targets for James Harden after signing deal
Full list of free NBA agency signings
| player | previous team | new team | Contract | report |
| James Harden | 76er | 76er | 1 year/$35.6M | ESPN |
| Kyrie Irving | outsider | outsider | 3 years/$126M | the athlete |
| Chris Middleton | dollar | dollar | 3 years/$102M | ESPN |
| Draymond Green | warrior | warrior | 4 years/$100M | the athlete |
| Fred VanVleet | raptors | |||
| Jerami Grant | Trailblazer | Trailblazer | 5 years/$160M | the athlete |
| Brook Lopez | dollar | |||
| Cam Johnson | nets | nets | 4 years/$108 million | ESPN |
| Austin Reaves | lakers | |||
| Nikola Vucevic | cops | |||
| Jakob Poltl | raptors | raptors | 4 years/$80M | ESPN |
| D’Angelo Russell | lakers | |||
| Kyle Kuzma | wizard | wizard | 4 years/$102 million | ESPN |
| Russell Westbrook | hair clippers | |||
| Christian Wood | outsider | |||
| Bruce Brown | nuggets | pacemaker | 2 years/$45M | ESPN |
| Harrison Barnes | kings | kings | 3 years/$54M | ESPN |
| Grant Williams | Celts | |||
| Josh Hart | curtsy | curtsy | 1 year/$12.9M | ESPN |
| Rui Hachimura | lakers | |||
| Caris LeVert | Cavaliers | Cavaliers | 2 years/$32M | ESPN |
| PJ Washington | hornets | |||
| Dillon Brooks | grizzlies | |||
| Max Strauss | heat | |||
| Joe Ingles | dollar | magic | 2 years/$22M | Bleacher report |
| Tre Jones | spores | spores | 2 years/$20M | ESPN |
| Gabe Vincent | heat | lakers | 3 years/$33M | the athlete |
| Alec Burks | Pistons | Pistons | 1 year/$10.5M | ESPN |
| Jevon Carter | dollar | cops | 3 years/$20M | ESPN |
| Jae Crowder | dollar | |||
| Donte DiVincenzo | warrior | |||
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | hornets | |||
| Dario Saric | thunder | |||
| Coby White | cops | cops | 3 years/$40M | ESPN |
| Trey Lyles | kings | kings | Still open | Bleacher report |
| Seth Curry | nets | |||
| Georges Niang | 76er | Cavaliers | 3 years/$26M | ESPN |
| Lonnie Walker IV | lakers | |||
| Andrew Drummond | cops | cops | 1 year/$3.4M | ESPN |
| Dennis Schroeder | lakers | |||
| Malik Beasley | lakers | |||
| Torrey Craig | to sunbathe | |||
| Yuta Watanabe | nets | to sunbathe | Still open | the athlete |
| Jalen McDaniels | 76er | |||
| Mason Plumlee | hair clippers | |||
| Paul Reed | 76er | |||
| Patrick Beverly | cops | |||
| Josh Richardson | pelicans | |||
| Thomas Bryant | nuggets | |||
| Drew Eubanks | Trailblazer | to sunbathe | 2 years/TBD | the athlete |
| Taurian prince | timber wolves | lakers | Still open | the athlete |
| Josh Okogie | to sunbathe | to sunbathe | Still open | Bleacher report |
| DeAndre Jordan | nuggets | nuggets | Still open | Bleacher report |
| Damion Lee | to sunbathe | to sunbathe | 2 years/TBD | ESPN |
| Reggie Jackson | nuggets | nuggets | 2 years/$10.3M | the athlete |
| Chimezie Metu | kings | to sunbathe | 1 year/TBD | ESPN |
| Troy Brown Jr | lakers | timber wolves | 2 years/$8M | ESPN |
| shake Milton | 76er | timber wolves | 2 years/$10M | ESPN |