Here are some of the big things that happened today in free agency:
Trades and New Signings:
1. Obi Toppin Traded to the Pacers
The New York Knicks are finalizing a trade to send Obi Toppin to the Pacers for two future second round draft picks.
Toppin was not satisfied with his limited role on the Knicks so this would give him the opportunity for a bigger role on another team.
The Knicks just recently acquired Obi's brother, Jacob Toppin, but unfortunately now they won't have the chance to play together.
2. Dillon Brooks Signs with the Rockets
Dillon Brooks and the Houston Rockets have agreed on a 4-year, $80M deal. Last season, with the Memphis Grizzlies, he averaged 14.3 Points, 3.3 Rebounds, and 2.6 Assist.
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3. Donte DiVincenzo Signs with the Knicks
Donte DiVincenzo has agreed on a 4-year, $50M contract with the New York Knicks. This trade will reunite him with his former teammates Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, who all won the 2015 NCAA Championship together at Villanova.
Last season for the Golden State Warriors DiVincenzo averaged 9.4 Points, 4.5 Rebounds, and 3.5 Assists.
4. Max Strus Traded to the Cavaliers
Max Strus has agreed to a 4-year, $63M deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In the 3-team deal, the Heat got a 2nd round pick and the Spurs got Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and a 2nd round pick.
Last season for the Miami Heat, Max Strus averaged 11.5 Points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.1 Assists.
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Contract Extensions and Re-Signings:
1. Desmond Bane Contract Extension
Desmond Bane has agreed on a 5-year, $207M max contract extension with Memphis Grizzlies. Last season for the team he averaged 21.5 Points, 5 Rebounds, and 4 Assists.
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2. Russel Westbrook Re-signs with the Clippers
Russel Westbrook has agreed to a new 2-year, $8M deal to stay with the Clippers. (I think they are definitely underpaying him) Last season for the team he averaged 15.9 Points, 7.5 Assists, and 5.8 Rebounds.
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3. Austin Reaves Contract Extension
Austin Reaves has agreed to a 4-year, up to $56M max contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. Last season he averaged 13 Points, 3.4 Assists, and 3 Rebounds, while making over 50% of his shots.
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4. Tyrese Haliburton Contract Extension
Tyrese Haliburton has agreed on a 5-year maximum contract extension worth up to $260M with the Indiana Pacers. Last season he averaged 20.7 Points, 10.4 Assists, and 3.7 Rebounds for the team.
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5. Brook Lopez Re-signs with the Bucks
Brook Lopez has agreed to re-sign with the Milwaukee Bucks on a 2-year, $48M contract. Last season for the Bucks he averaged 15.9 Points, 6.7 Rebounds, and 1.3 Assists.
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6. LaMelo Ball Re-signs with the Hornets
LaMelo Ball has signed a 5-year, up to $260M max extension contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Last season he averaged 23.3 Points, 8.4 Assists, and 6.4 Rebounds for the team.
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