The 2024 NBA Finals and NBA Draft flew by in the blink of an eye.
The next tentpole event of the offseason is here, with free agency kicking off on Sunday, June 30. This isn’t a particularly deep free agency class, but some superstar names have decisions to make.
LeBron James and Paul George both face player options with the Lakers and Clippers, respectively. James Harden and DeMar DeRozan are both unrestricted free agents who could shake up the league by signing with new teams.
Others, like Pacers’ Pascal Siakam and Knicks’ O.G. Anunoby, have already made their decisions to return to their current franchises.
As you try and keep up with your notifications on the first day of free agency, The Sporting News has you covered with all the breaking news below.
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This section will be updated when free agency tips off on Sunday, June 30.
Date: June 26
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
There were questions if the Knicks would be able to re-sign Anunoby after trading for Bridges. New York cleared up that situation one day after the blockbuster deal.
The Knicks inked Anunoby to a five-year, $212.5 million contract to keep their starting core intact as they look to build a championship contender.
Date: June 26
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
New York has added another Villanova product to the “Nova Knicks.”
The Knicks acquired two-way star Bridges from the Nets in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic, four unprotected first-round picks, one protected first-round pick (via MIL), one second-round pick, and an unprotected pick swap.
Bridges is reunited with his college national championship teammates, Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo.
Date: June 20
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The Thunder and Bulls made the first big trade to signal the start of the offseason.
Oklahoma City acquired defensive ace Caruso in a one-for-one swap for 21-year-old star forward Giddey. The Thunder get one of the best perimeter defenders in the NBA with championship pedigree. The Bulls start to hit the reset button by acquiring a former top-10 pick with All-Star potential.
Date: June 19
Source: Adrian Wojnarowski, ESPN
The Pacers were not going to let Siakam enter free agency coming off an Eastern Conference Finals run. Indiana signed its star forward to a four-year, $189.5 million max extension.
Siakam proved to be a great fit after being traded to the Pacers at the 2024 deadline. He averaged 21.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game during their longest playoff run since 2014.
