Starting 5, July 2: NBA Free Agency – Top reported deals from Wednesday

The free agency reports continue to roll in, including a former No. 1 pick on the move.

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July 2, 2025

NBA free agency opened on June 30 at 6 p.m. ET, with players and teams allowed to negotiate deals during the moratorium period.

On Sunday, July 6, at 12:01 p.m. ET, NBA teams may begin signing free agents.

Here’s how to find the latest on NBA.com.

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COMING UP … ⏰

Creators hit the court in one week…

The worlds of hoops and viral hits collide once more as the PlayStation NBA Creator Cup returns to Las Vegas on July 9. This year’s showdown will be held at The Pavilion at UNLV at 10 p.m. ET (YouTube/NBA App).

Don’t miss the action – tap here for tickets.

First Look: No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg dons the Mavs’ blue and white for the first time.

What’s Next: Summer League will be our first chance to see Flagg and the rest of the 2025 draftees take the court.

• California Classic: July 5-6, 8 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California (Warriors, Lakers, Heat, Spurs)
• Salt Lake City: July 5, 7-8 at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah (Jazz, Grizzlies, Thunder, 76ers)
• NBA 2K26 Summer League: July 10-20 at UNLV’s Thomas & Mack Center and The Pavilion in Las Vegas (all 30 teams)

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FREE AGENCY REPORTS TO KNOW

Some of the top reported moves from Wednesday…

Reminder: While teams may negotiate deals with free agents, players cannot officially sign until 12:01 p.m. ET on July 6.

• Report: Deandre Ayton signs with L.A. Lakers on 2-year deal (POR ➡️ LAL)
• Report: Spencer Dinwiddie signs with Charlotte on 1-year deal (DAL ➡️ CHA)
• Report: Dante Exum returns to Dallas on 1-year deal (DAL 🔒)

Stay tapped in on the latest free agency reports with our live roundup.

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2025 OFFSEASON: REPORTS BY TEAM, SO FAR

See all the reported free-agent deals, extensions and trades for all 30 teams so far.

For more details – including contract lengths, official reports and more – tap here.

Atlanta Hawks Reports

• New Signings: Luke Kennard
• Trade Additions: Nickeil Alexander-Walker (sign-and-trade with Timberwolves), Kristaps Porziņģis (from Celtics via 3-team trade)

Boston Celtics Reports

• New Signings: Luka Garza, Josh Minott
• Trade Additions: Georges Niang (from Hawks via 3-team trade), Anfernee Simons (via Blazers)

Brooklyn Nets Reports

• Returning: Day’Ron Sharpe, Ziaire Williams
• Trade Additions: Terance Mann (from Hawks via 3-team trade), Michael Porter Jr. (via Nuggets)

Charlotte Hornets Reports

• Returning: Tre Mann
• New Signings: Spencer Dinwiddie, Mason Plumlee
• Trade Additions: Pat Connaughton (via Bucks), Collin Sexton (via Jazz)

Chicago Bulls Reports

• Returning: Tre Jones
• Trade Additions: Isaac Okoro (via Cavs)

Cleveland Cavaliers Reports

• Returning: Sam Merrill
• Trade Additions: Lonzo Ball (via Bulls)

Dallas Mavericks Reports

• Returning: Kyrie Irving, Dante Exum
• New Signings: D’Angelo Russell

Denver Nuggets Reports

• New Signings: Bruce Brown, Tim Hardaway Jr.
• Trade Additions: Cam Johnson (via Nets), Jonas Valančiūnas (via Kings)

Detroit Pistons Reports

• Returning: Paul Reed
• New Signings: Caris LeVert
• Trade Additions: Duncan Robinson (sign-and-trade with Heat)

Golden State Warriors Reports

Houston Rockets Reports

• Returning: Steven Adams, Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Jae’Sean Tate, Fred VanVleet
• New Signings: Clint Capela, Dorian Finney-Smith
• Trade Additions: Kevin Durant (via Suns)

Indiana Pacers Reports

LA Clippers Reports

• Returning: Nic Batum, James Harden
• New Signings: Brook Lopez

Los Angeles Lakers Reports

• New Signings: Deandre Ayton, Jake LaRavia

Memphis Grizzlies Reports

• Returning: Santi Aldama, Jaren Jackson Jr., Cam Spencer
• New Signings: Ty Jerome
• Trade Additions: Cole Anthony & Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (via Magic)

Miami Heat Reports

• Returning: Davion Mitchell
• Trade Additions: Simone Fontecchio (sign-and-trade with Pistons)

Milwaukee Bucks Reports

• Returning: Kevin Porter Jr., Bobby Portis, Taurean Prince, Jericho Sims, Gary Trent Jr.
• New Signings: Myles Turner, Gary Harris
• Trade Additions: Vasilije Micić (via Hornets)

Minnesota Timberwolves Reports

• Returning: Joe Ingles, Julius Randle, Naz Reid

New Orleans Pelicans Reports

• New Signings: Kevon Looney
• Trade Additions: Saddiq Bey & Jordan Poole (via Wizards)

New York Knicks Reports

• New Signings: Guerschon Yabusele

Oklahoma City Thunder Reports

• Returning: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Ajay Mitchell, Jaylin Williams

Orlando Magic Reports

• New Signings: Tyus Jones
• Trade Additions: Desmond Bane (via Grizzlies)

Philadelphia 76ers Reports

• Returning: Justin Edwards
• New Signings: Trendon Watford

Phoenix Suns Reports

• Returning: Collin Gillespie
• New Signings: Nigel Hayes-Davis
• Trade Additions: Dillon Brooks & Jalen Green (via Rockets), Mark Williams (via Hornets)

Portland Trail Blazers

• Returning: Garrett Temple
• Trade Additions: Jrue Holiday (via Celtics)

Sacramento Kings Reports

• New Signings: Dennis Schröder
• Trade Additions: Dario Šarić (via Nuggets)

San Antonio Spurs Reports

• New Signings: Luke Kornet

Toronto Raptors Reports

• Returning: Jakob Poeltl
• New Signings: Sandro Mamukelashvili

Utah Jazz Reports

• Trade Additions: Jusuf Nurkić (via Hornets)

Washington Wizards Reports

• Trade Additions: CJ McCollum & Kelly Olynyk (via Pelicans), Dillon Jones (via Thunder)