2025 NBA Free Agency Discussion

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Brook Lopez
Clint Capela
Bruce Brown Jr.
Malcolm Brogdon
Myles Turner
Tim Hardaway Jr.
D'Angelo Russell
Luke Kennard
Caris LeVert
Dennis Schroder
Marvin Bagley III
Chris Boucher
Joe Ingles
Larry Nance Jr.
Chris Paul
Al Horford
Tre Jones
Gary Payton II
Jeff Green
Gary Harris
Kevon Looneey
Precious Achiuwa
Malik Beasley
Nickeil Alexander-Walker
Russell Westbrook
Cory Joseph
Spencer Dinwiddie
Seth Curry
Kyle Lowry
Cameron Payne
Mason Plumlee
Dante Exum
Tyus Jones
Luke Kornet
Gary Trent Jr.
Ty Jerome
Bol Bol

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Josh Giddey
Jonathan Kuminga
Davion Mitchell

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LeBron James (Player)
James Harden (Player)
Julius Randle (Player)
Naz Reid (Player)
Dorian Finney-Smith (Player)
Bobby Portis (Player)
Moritz Wagner (Team)
Kelly Oubre Jr. (Player)
Andre Drummond (Player)
Nicholas Batum (Player)
Eric Gordon (Player)

What I posted as a notable list. I didn't feel like listing almost all two hundred names.

One player that could really help a team is Chris Paul to Dallas. Kyrie is probably out until at least January projected. Dallas could resign Exum and give their $5+ million exception to Chris Paul. I think that could hold down the fort until Kyrie gets back and at least make them competitive if not more.

Really boring free agency, barely any starter quality guys. Nickiel is most interesting unrestricted guy. Also think you missed maybe the best free agent in Quentin grimes. He was ridiculous in Philly even better than kuminga the next best player who could move imo.

Very few teams going get a starter in free agency I think. Trade market will be interesting however

Turner

[QUOTE=NBAGOAT;15017956]Really boring free agency, barely any starter quality guys. Nickiel is most interesting unrestricted guy. Also think you missed maybe the best free agent in Quentin grimes. He was ridiculous in Philly even better than kuminga the next best player who could move imo.

Very few teams going get a starter in free agency I think. Trade market will be interesting however[/QUOTE]

Yep I forgot Grimes. Another Maverick that was given up on.

Raptors and Masai Ujiri part ways. He was responsible for building the 2019 championship team.

Lakers need to pick up Capela.

[QUOTE=ImKobe;15017989]Lakers need to pick up Capela.[/QUOTE]

He fits. Do they have more than vet minimum?

[QUOTE=ImKobe;15017989]Lakers need to pick up Capela.[/QUOTE]

[QUOTE=Meticode;15017984]Raptors and Masai Ujiri part ways. He was responsible for building the 2019 championship team.[/QUOTE]

Someone will be paying him a lot

The Lakers will have access to exceptions like the non-taxpayer mid-level exception and the biannual exception, but using them could hard cap the team at the first apron, according to Sports Illustrated.

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15017990]He fits. Do they have more than vet minimum?[/QUOTE]

Lebron and DFS will likely decline their player options so they can use the MLE. Lebron probably takes a discount to help the team and DFS gets a new contract with a lower starting salary is what I'm guessing.

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15017992]The Lakers will have access to exceptions like the non-taxpayer mid-level exception and the biannual exception, but using them could hard cap the team at the first apron, according to Sports Illustrated.[/QUOTE]
Wouldnt count on lebron taking a discount again

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15017991]Someone will be paying him a lot[/QUOTE]

I forget who it was, but someone contacted the Raptors about his availability this past season I believe.

I think denver still has an opening. Connelly a free agent in minny...

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15017998]I think denver still has an opening. Connelly a free agent in minny...[/QUOTE]

Denver should be making moves with players like the Lakers should. Nuggets are a piece away.

It would be nice that when Jokic comes off the floor the Nuggets don't completely fall apart offensively.

Naz Reid resigns with the Timberwolves for 5 years, $125 million.

[url]https://thescore.com/nba/news/3305043[/url]

A lot of money for a 6th man. Guess of randle opts out and leaves maybe?

[QUOTE=Meticode;15018178]Naz Reid resigns with the Timberwolves for 5 years, $125 million.

[url]https://thescore.com/nba/news/3305043[/url][/QUOTE]

Well worth it. Can they move Gobert?

They can but they will need a starting center

[QUOTE=Proctor;15018182]Well worth it. Can they move Gobert?[/QUOTE]

Not without taking terrible contracts back.

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15018184]They can but they will need a starting center[/QUOTE]

Reid put up 18 PPG, 9 REB, 3 AST, 1 BLK across 17 starts last season. I think that is sufficient. No he doesn't have the overall impact of Gobert when Rudy is playing his best ball, but Reid also will make $25M vs Rudy's $40M.

If Minny can convert that $40M in to a Conly replacement and a solid back up big, they could be better in the long run.Rudy will age like warm milk.

Unless they trade gobert, Minnesota can’t keep both Randle and naw without going into 2nd apron. Think really good chance naw goes somewhere else

Randle has player option. Why would you want to keep him adter disappearing in the finals?

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15018193]Randle has player option. Why would you want to keep him adter disappearing in the finals?[/QUOTE]

You can’t replace him and he’s a big reason you made the conference finals

On behalf of the Dallas Mavericks community... we'd like to express interest in Chris Paul

[QUOTE=NBAGOAT;15018194]You can’t replace him and he’s a big reason you made the conference finals[/QUOTE]

Cant replace a guy that didnt show up? Just paid reid. You have to hope he can replace him and ant and mcdaniels and other young guys continue to improve. Also what you get in a trade if he doesnt leave as fa

[QUOTE=Doomsday Dallas;15018195]On behalf of the Dallas Mavericks community... we'd like to express interest in Chris Paul[/QUOTE]

I see them getting Brogdon instead.

Randle carried The French Fraud all playoffs and eventually his back gave out from lugging that Joel Anthony level scrub around and xiao is STILL ungrateful :facepalm

Cant quit me

[QUOTE=RRR3;15018204]Randle carried The French Fraud all playoffs and eventually his back gave out from lugging that Joel Anthony level scrub around and xiao is STILL ungrateful :facepalm[/QUOTE]

Randle had a uptick in production across the board in comparison to his regular season. Gobert had a swan dive in production across the board and the worst efficiency of his career, rookie season included.

But Mr. Can't Quit Me will continue to reinvent history.

[QUOTE=beasted;15018208]Randle had a uptick in production across the board in comparison to his regular season. Gobert had a swan dive in production across the board and the worst efficiency of his career, rookie season included.

But Mr. Can't Quit Me will continue to reinvent history.[/QUOTE]

The advanced stats sgow gis impact. Randle sucked in the final. He and finch were the main problem. Vut sure bring them back and do it again! :facepalm

[QUOTE=beasted;15018208]Randle had a uptick in production across the board in comparison to his regular season. Gobert had a swan dive in production across the board and the worst efficiency of his career, rookie season included.

But Mr. Can't Quit Me will continue to reinvent history.[/QUOTE]
B-b-b-b-but his offensive rebound percentage :cry:

Still cant quit me

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15018209]The advanced stats sgow gis impact. Randle sucked in the final. He and finch were the main problem. Vut sure bring them back and do it again! :facepalm[/QUOTE]

Randle had a 2.8epm in playoffs almost as good as Edwards at 3.2. Gobert was a 0.6. Epm is the best advanced stats and gobert used to dominate. He’s past his prime however

[QUOTE=NBAGOAT;15018213]Randle had a 2.8epm in playoffs almost as good as Edwards at 3.2. Gobert was a 0.6. Epm is the best advanced stats and gobert used to dominate. He’s past his prime however[/QUOTE]
Randle sucked in the final. What he did before doesnt matter. They have to go through okc. He isnt the guy as towns wasnt

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15018214]Randle sucked in the final. What he did before doesnt matter. They have to go through okc. He isnt the guy as towns wasnt[/QUOTE]

They have epm for Individual games. Gobert averaged a -1.6 epm Randle averaged a 0.7

The troll is positively stumped.

Will never quit me

Making cavs worse helps jazz :cheers:

The Utah Jazz have emerged as a team to watch in free agency as guard Ty Jerome hits the open market following a career-best season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told RG. Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists and shot 51.6% from the field in 70 games last season for Cleveland, including over 40% shooting from beyond the arc. He also played well in the postseason, averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists on 50% shooting, including 46.7% from three. 10 mins ago – via Responsible Gaming

[QUOTE=Xiao Yao You;15018483]Making cavs worse helps jazz :cheers:

The Utah Jazz have emerged as a team to watch in free agency as guard Ty Jerome hits the open market following a career-best season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, league sources told RG. Jerome averaged 12.5 points, 3.4 assists and shot 51.6% from the field in 70 games last season for Cleveland, including over 40% shooting from beyond the arc. He also played well in the postseason, averaging 11.7 points and 3.6 assists on 50% shooting, including 46.7% from three. 10 mins ago – via Responsible Gaming[/QUOTE]

This would be his first real contract at 28 years old looking for what might be a final payday. I would hate this if I were a Jazz fan, especially considering they are finally about to have flexibility once Collins, Sexton and Clarkson expire.

This has to be a fake report to gain negotiation leverage.