NBA free agency is officially open for business and, if you missed it, here are some of the big deals that were reportedly agreed to early Sunday morning:
* Reports: Stephenson going to L.A.
* Reports: Gordon to re-sign with Magic
* George verbally commits to Thunder
* Reports: James, Cavs spoke at 12:01 a.m. ET
* Jordan, Mavs reportedly agree to deal
* Reports: Durant to re-sign with Warriors
* Reports: Paul, Rockets reach four-year deal
As NBA free agency rolls along, keep up on all the latest news and reports from around the league …
* * *
Reports: Favors meets with Jazz, decision on Monday
Returning to Utah is still very much in play for Derrick Favors. Unfortunately for the Jazz, so are other teams.
Multiple reports surfaced late on Sunday that the veteran big men had met with Jazz officials and that a decision could arrive as soon as Monday. Per TNT’s David Aldridge:
The Jazz met with @dfavors14 and agent Wallace Prather Sunday. The meeting with the Jazz was productive, but Wallace had meetings with multiple teams, and they are expected to make a decision on Monday.
The third overall pick of the 2010 NBA draft, Favors has played all but the first 56 games of his career in Utah after originally being drafted by the Nets. The 6-foot-10 big man is coming off a resurgent season in which he averaged 12.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per contest while helping the Jazz reach the Western Conference semifinals.
— 12:19 a.m.
* * *
Reports: JaVale McGee to join Laker migration
After playing a key role in Golden State’s championship run, JaVale McGee will reportedly join forces with the Golden State Warriors’ latest threat. On the same night LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope committed to the Lakers, the 7-foot center has also reportedly come to terms with Los Angeles. Per ESPN’s Chris Haynes and the San Francisco Chronicle‘s Connor Letourneau:
Free agent center JaVale McGee and Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement on a deal, league sources tell ESPN.
In his last two seasons with Golden State, McGee has developed into an effective role player in limited minutes. During the 2018 NBA Finals, the 10-year NBA veteran averaged 8.0 points and 1.3 blocks per contest.
— 11:11 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Payton headed home to Pelicans
Fresh off an inspiring playoff run, New Orleans will reportedly inject some available youth into its backcourt. According to multiple reports, Louisiana native Elfrid Payton will sign a one-year deal to join the Pelicans. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
Payton will sign a one-year deal with Pelicans, a return to his hometown.
A former top-10 pick, Payton was traded from Orlando to Phoenix last season in exchange for a future second-round pick. The 6-foot-4 point guard has career averages of 11.2 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per contest.
— 11:04 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Stephenson to join LeBron on Lakers
On a busy night in Hollywood, Lance Stephenson has reportedly agreed to join his long-time nemesis. According to multiple reports, the eight-year pro will sign with the Lakers once the free agent moratorium lifts. Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania was first with the story, tweeting:
Lance Stephenson has agreed to a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell Yahoo.
ESPN’s Chris Haynes adds that Stephenson’s deal will be for one year at $4.5 million. Stephenson enjoyed a resurgent season with the surprising Indiana Pacers, averaging 9.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per contest.
Stephenson’s history with LeBron James, who announced his intentions to sign with the Lakers earlier on Sudnay, is an entertaining factor. The two faced off in the playoffs on numerous occasions, with their rivalry highlighted by Stephenson blowing in James’ ear in an effort to distract the then-Miami superstar during Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference finals.
— 10:33 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Gordon to re-sign with Magic
After letting one top-five pick get away in free agency, Orlando wasn’t about to let it happen again.
The Magic are reportedly planning to re-sign former fourth overall pick Aaron Gordon to a four-year deal worth north of $80 million. According to TNT’s David Aldridge:
Four years, $82 million for Aaron Gordon to stay in Orlando, per source.
Gordon is coming off a career year in which he averaged 17.6 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.0 steals per contest. The 22-year-old forward was originally drafted by Orlando in 2014.
— 10:00 p.m.
* * *
Report: Hezonja to sign with Knicks
Three years after selecting Kristaps Porzingis fourth overall, the Knicks will reportedly sign the player taken one pick later.
Former fifth overall pick Mario Hezonja has reportedly agreed to sign with New York, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Croatian swingman is coming off a career year in which he averaged 9.6 points and 3.7 rebounds per game while shooting 44.2 percent from the field. Per Wojnarowski:
The Knicks and Hezonja close out a tough recruitment, where several teams — including Portland, Sacramento and Memphis — competed for a fifth overall pick from the 2015 NBA Draft. Hezonja was drawn to coach David Fizdale, after going thru several coaching changes in Orlando.
New York adds Hezonja to a core that includes Porzingis (recovering from ACL surgery) and Kevin Knox, who was taken ninth overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. Hezonja didn’t waste any time introducing himself to Knicks fans, tweeting:
Start spreading the news…I want to be a part of it, New York,New York! Very excited to be joining the Knicks and play for coach Fizdale! A dream come true!!
— 9:31 p.m.
* * *
James headed to Lakers, Leonard hopes to do the same
After years of high draft picks and fruitless free agency pursuits, the Los Angeles Lakers landed the biggest name of them all.
Klutch Sports Group announced on Sunday that LeBron James will sign a four-year max deal with the Lakers. The four-time Kia MVP’s decision comes less than 24 hours after free agency negotiations opened at 12:01 a.m. James’ agency made the announcement via Twitter:
LeBron James, four time [Kia] NBA MVP, three time NBA Finals MVP, fourteen time NBA All-Star, and two time Olympic gold medalist has agreed to a four year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Lakers will be the third team for which LeBron will play as he enters his 16th NBA season. It will also be the first time he will play outside the Eastern Conference, where his teams have advanced to the Finals for eight consecutive years.
On his Instagram story, James posted a black-and-white photo from the Cavaliers’ 2016 championship parade with the message: “Thank you Northeast Ohio for an incredible 4 seasons. This will always be home.”
James now joins a Lakers team that could change drastically as it shifts to win now. After the star forward’s decision was made public, reports immediately surfaced via ESPN reporters that Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard remains intent on being traded to Los Angeles. Adrian Wojnarowski tweets:
Sources: As trade talks have unfolded, Kawhi Leonard’s focus is unchanged: He wants to be a Laker.
As things stand now, the Lakers have continued their historical trend of acquiring star players. James joins Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Shaquille O’Neal in a tradition of superstars who have chosen Los Angeles during their respective primes. Though James (33) is older than any of his predecessors, the 27.5 points, 9.1 assists and 8.6 rebounds he averaged last season — and the rest of Hall-of-Fame credentials — more than put him in the same company.
— 9:08 p.m.
* * *
Report: Noel considering Wizards, Lakers, Thunder, Pelicans
Former sixth overall pick Nerlens Noel, an unrestricted free agent after playing out his qualifying offer last season, is reportedly ready to jumpstart his career with a new team. Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports reports that the 6-foot-11 center has narrowed down his preferred destinations as follows:
Sources: Free agent center Nerlens Noel has narrowed decision on signing to these teams: The Wizards, Lakers, Thunder — with interest from the Pelicans.
Noel had hoped being traded from a crowded Philadelphia frontcourt to Dallas in 2017. He was never able to mesh with the Mavericks, however, and ultimately played just 30 games in the 2017-18 season. His best season occurred in 2015-16, when Noel averaged 11.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.5 blocks per contest.
— 8:55 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Caldwell-Pope returning to Lakers
Minutes after LeBron James announced he would sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, reports surfaced that Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would do the same. Per Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports:
Sources: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a one-year, $12M deal with the Lakers.
The five-year guard averaged 13.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 38.3 percent from 3-point range last year for the Lakers. His contract would limit how much money Los Angeles could further spend via free agency. One of the hallmarks of James’ previous teams, however, was their ability to attract role players willing to take on less money for a chance to win an NBA championship.
* * *
Report: Spurs set price for Leonard with Sixers
The price for Kawhi Leonard for the Philadelphia 76ers could be two players and three future first-round picks according to a report by Yahoo! Sports Jordan Schultz (via Twitter):
The #76ers interest in Kawhi Leonard “remains strong,” a league source confirms. The #Spurs, per multiple league sources, remain motivated to trade Leonard. … In exchange for Kawhi Leonard, the #Spurs asked the #76ers for three future first-round draft choices and two current players, per a source familiar with the negotiations. Source would not comment yet on which current players SA asked for.
— 7:03 p.m.
* * *
Report: Magic’s Gordon could be another Lakers’ target
Another potential target for the Los Angeles Lakers is Orlando Magic restricted free agent Aaron Gordon, according to the Undefeated’s Marc J. Spears (via Twitter):
Outside of the Magic, a source said another team to keep an eye on in regards to Magic RFA forward Aaron Gordon is the Los Angeles Lakers. Magic GM John Hammond has already told @TheUndefeated that the hope is to re-sign @UncleDrewFilm star long-term.
* * *
Report: Sixers look to move on from Bayless
In an effort to clear salary cap space, the Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly interested buying out the final year of guard Jarryd Bayless’ contract according to a report by Yahoo! Sports Jordan Schultz (via Twitter):
Sources: #76ers and guard Jerryd Bayless are strongly considering a buyout. Bayless, 29, is owed $9M next season from Philly and has a host of potential suitors looking to add a veteran combo man. Potentially useful cap for 76ers to offer #LeBron the max ($35.6M) next year. Sources: The #76ers and Jerryd Bayless are also considering stretching Bayless out to reduce the cap. Just some additional clarification and context from previous report.
Philly.com reporter Keith Pompey confirmed the report and added (via Twitter):
Sources confirm @Schultz_Report’s report that the #Sixers are strongly considering buying out final yr of Jerryd Bayless’ deal. The source said team contacted the PG’s agent today saying it wants a buyout if unable to trade him. Team even tried to negotiate a figure in case.
— 5:05 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Mejri to return to Mavericks
Center Salah Mejri is staying with the Dallas Mavericks according to the three-year veteran’s management agency (via Twitter) and reported by Marc Stein (via Twitter):
One-year league minimum deal for Salah Mejri to stay with the Mavericks, according to league sources. Dallas’ desire to bring Mejri back only rose after the draft-night acquisition of his former Real Madrid teammate Luka Doncic
— 4:01 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Several teams pursue big man Booker
Veteran forward Trevor Booker is drawing interest from several teams in free agency, reports Tony Jones of The Salt Lake Tribune and Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype.com. The Utah Jazz — whom Booker played for from 2014-16 — are among the teams in pursuit of him, writes Jones (via Twitter):
The Utah Jazz have reached out to unrestricted free agent forward Trevor Booker, league sources tell The Salt Lake Tribune. Booker has previously played for the Jazz
Aside from Utah, the New Orleans Pelicans and Minnesota Timberwolves (among others) have interest in Booker, too, reports Kennedy:
The Utah Jazz and New Orleans Pelicans have expressed interest in free agent Trevor Booker, according to league sources. They join the Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs (whom I mentioned last night) as possible suitors for the big man.
— 2:49 p.m.
* * *
Aldridge: Capela to meet with Lakers
Houston Rockets center Clint Capela enjoyed a career season in 2017-18, setting personal bests in scoring (13.9 ppg), rebounding (10.8 rpg) and blocks (1.9 bpg). That has made him a hot target in free agency this summer and, per Turner Sports’ David Aldridge, Capela set to meet with the Los Angeles Lakers this afternoon.
Here’s more from Aldridge (via Twitter):
Lakers, working multiple scenarios, will meet this afternoon with Rockets RFA Clint Capela, per league source.
Certainly makes sense for LA to look into Capela, even if it’s a long shot. Can’t imagine Rockets wouldn’t match any potential offer sheet, but no harm in trying.
Capela was a vital part of Houston’s record-breaking offense in 2017-18, serving as the ultimate roll man after setting screens for James Harden and Chris Paul. Capela, 24, could very well improve over the length of his next NBA contract.
— 2:36 p.m.
* * *
Report: Mavs likely to re-sign Nowitzki with remaining cap space
The Dallas Mavericks opened free agency by reportedly reaching a deal with former All-Star center DeAndre Jordan. To make room for that agreement to work out, Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki and the team mutually agreed to him opting out of his contract.
There’s no need for Mavs fans to fret, however, about Nowitzki going anywhere this summer. Per Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania (via Twitter), the Mavs are expected to use their remaining salary cap space to get Nowitzki back under contract:
The Dallas Mavericks will likely utilize remaining $5M in salary cap space to re-sign franchise cornerstone Dirk Nowitzki, league sources tell Yahoo. Nowitzki’s $5M team option was declined before start of free agency to give Dallas flexibility.
If Nowitzki does return, he would become the first player to spend all 21 seasons with the same NBA franchise.
The Nowitzki opt-out was designed to create more room under the salary cap, as were decisions to rescind qualifying offers to shooting guard Doug McDermott and center Salah Mejri, making both unrestricted free agents. McDermott reportedly reached an agreement on a deal with the Indiana Pacers overnight.
— 2:31 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Robinson III, Pistons reach deal
Former Slam Dunk Contest winner Glenn Robinson III of the Indiana Pacers has reached a deal with the Detroit Pistons. According to both ESPN’s Marc J. Spears and Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania, Robinson III has agreed to a two-year deal:
Sources: Robinson will sign a two-year, $8.3M deal with the Pistons, including team option. Robinson has financial security and Detroit gets talented wing.
Free agent Glenn Robinson III has agreed to a two-year, $4 million deal with the Pistons with a team option on the second year, a source told @TheUndefeated
Robinson confirmed the move on Twitter:
Motor city!!! Back in Michigan on a new level!! @DetroitPistons @UMich #overlydedicated
— 2:08 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Jennings deal still not guaranteed
Earlier in this space, we brought you news that the Milwaukee Bucks had reportedly guaranteed guard Brandon Jennings’ contract for 2018-19. That appears to not be the case now and his contract remains a non-guaranteed deal.
Matt Velazquez of the Journal Sentinel and ESPN’s Marc J. Spears both report that the guarantee date for Jennings’ contract is next month:
Bucks guard Brandon Jennings was completely under the impression that his $2.2 million contract was guaranteed for next season, a source told @TheUndefeated. But apparently the Bucks are still deliberating to Jenning’s surprise, a source said.
Brandon Jennings’ contract guarantee date has been moved from July 1 to August 1.
— 1:16 p.m.
* * *
Reports: Knicks reach deal with Kornet
The New York Knicks don’t have much salary cap room after Enes Kanter opted into his deal for 2018-19. However, they will be bringing one of their young big men back next season (according to multiple reports).
Center Luke Kornet, who appeared in 20 games and averaged 6.7 points per game, has agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.6 million deal. Here’s more from Marc Berman of the New York Post on Kornet’s deal:
The Post has learned the Knicks have agreed to terms on a one-year deal for $1.6 million for Kornet, who was a restricted free agent. The $1.6 million stands as more than his minimum, as the Knicks dished out his non-Bird exception.
Kornet, the 3-point-shooting former Vanderbilt star, was on a two-way deal with the Knicks last season after going undrafted. He played in 20 games, mostly late in the season, and shot 35 percent from 3-point range.
…
Kornet wasn’t certain how long the free-agent process would take, and sources said a couple of teams expressed preliminary interest entering Sunday’s first full day of free agency. The Knicks also drafted project center Mitchell Robinson in the second round, making Kornet a further question mark.
— 11:29 a.m.
* * *
Aldridge: Four teams in mix for McGee
JaVale McGee has two championship rings to his name, earning them as a backup center for the Golden State Warriors the last two seasons. The big man is a free agent this summer and, after proving to be a valued piece of the Warriors’ rotation, has drawn interest from several teams on the open market.
Per our David Aldridge (via Twitter), the Warriors and three other squads are in the mix for McGee:
Warriors, Lakers, Pelicans and Thunder currently in the mix for @JaValeMcGee, per source.
Mark Medina of The Mercury News reports it is unclear if McGee will return to Oakland or seek a big free-agent deal elsewhere:
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans are among the teams that expressed interest in McGee, league sources said. Though McGee recently told Bay Area News Group he would consider returning to the Warriors on a veteran minimum’s deal, he would also like to see what offers he receives. Meanwhile, the Warriors are prioritizing bolstering their wing depth and adding young players to complement their top-heavy talent.
How this turns out could become as unpredictable as McGee’s role with the Warriors in the 2017-18 season. Although McGee has attracted interest from Golden State, Oklahoma City, Los Angeles and New Orleans so far, any partnership with any of those teams partly hinge on what other moves they make with their roster.
In 65 games last season, McGee averaged 4.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 9.5 minutes per game.
— 11:02 a.m.
Report: Jennings won’t be waived by Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks used the first few hours of free agency to reach a reported deal with former Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova. Hours later, the Bucks have reportedly decided to not part ways with another player from their recent past.
ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports (via Twitter) that the Bucks are not waiving guard Brandon Jennings, thus guaranteeing his contract for next season.
The Bucks will not waive guard Brandon Jennings at the deadline today thus making his $2.2 million contract guaranteed for next season, a source told ESPN’s The Undefeated.
Jennings was signed to a multi-year deal in early April after playing on two 10-day deals with the team. He averaged 5.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game in 14 games with the Bucks last season.
Before joining Milwaukee, Jennings played for the Wisconsin Herd, the Bucks’ G League affiliate. He also played for Shanxi Zhongyu in the Chinese CBA before his G League stint. In the 2009 Draft, the Bucks selected Jennings with the 10th overall pick. He was traded by the team to the Detroit Pistons on Feb. 16, 2016.
— 10:57 a.m.
* * *
Reports: VanVleet returning to Raptors
Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has apparently gotten his summer payday. According to both Yahoo Sports’ Shams Charania and The Athletic’s Michael Scotto, VanVleet has agreed to return to the Raptors on a two-year, $18 million deal.
Here’s more from Scotto on the deal (via Twitter):
The Toronto Raptors and Fred VanVleet have agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal, league sources told The Athletic. No options are included in the deal. VanVleet was a finalist for the NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award.
The deal was also reported via Twitter by Turner Sports’ David Aldridge.
Last season, VanVleet averaged 8.6 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game — all of which were career highs — as he emerged as one of the top backup guards in the NBA.
— 10:39 a.m.
Report: Knicks reach out to Johnson
Veteran big man Amir Johnson could be on the New York Knicks’ free-agency radar. New York does not have much salary cap room this summer after center Enes Kanter opted in. But per Ian Begley of ESPN (via Twitter), Johnson could be a name New York pursues to round out its frontcourt for 2018-19 …
From earlier: The Knicks are one of the teams that’s reached out to veteran forward Amir Johnson on the first night of free agency, per ESPN sources. New York has been consistent in telling agents it strongly prefers to sign players to one-year deals this summer.
The Knicks may not be the only ones after Johnson, though. Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports via Twitter that L.A.’s two teams have interest in Johnson as well:
Can confirm reports that Lakers and Clippers both have interest in Amir Johnson, per source. Both teams will talk with him today.
Additionally, Begley reports (via Twitter) that former Orlando Magic swingman Mario Hezonja had the Knicks at the top of his free-agent wish list …
Shortly before midnight, several league execs were under the impression that Mario Hezonja saw the Knicks as his top choice in free agency. It will be interesting to see if a longer contract offer from another suitor impacts negotiations here.
— 8:43 a.m.
* * *
Report: Pelicans, Lakers talk to Cousins early on
Former All-Star center DeAndre Jordan is reportedly already off the free-agent market. But there’s still another big free-agent center to be had — and he has no shortage of suitors.
DeMarcus Cousins of the New Orleans Pelicans got attention as free agency opened last night, fielding calls from both his incumbent team as well as the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s Marc J. Spears reports face-to-face meetings between Cousins and both teams could happen sometime today:
New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins received phone calls from the Pelicans and the Los Angeles Lakers on the first day of NBA free agency on Sunday, a source told ESPN’s The Undefeated.
Cousins, a four-time All-Star, could meet with the Pelicans and Lakers on Sunday, but it is uncertain if such meetings would take place in person or over the phone. Cousins is currently in his hometown of Mobile, Alabama.
A first-time unrestricted free agent, Cousins might be a stronger target for the LeBron James-seeking Lakers after free-agent guard Paul George decided to re-sign with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
…
ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Cousins could be re-signed by the Pelicans to a two-year deal. The Lakers, however, are a team that Cousins expressed interest in being traded to during his latter years with the Sacramento Kings.
A source close to Cousins said it might be time for him to play on a big-market stage after playing in Sacramento and New Orleans.
Cousins averaged 25.2 points and 12.9 rebounds in 48 games, during which New Orleans went 27-21. He suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in late January, but the Pelicans still managed to advance to the Western Conference semifinals behind the play of All-Star big man Anthony Davis and two-way guard Jrue Holiday.
— 7:12 a.m.
* * *
Warriors reportedly reach out to Looney
Reserve forward Kevon Looney is perhaps one of the under-the-radar free agents to watch this summer. According to a recent report, thought, the incumbent Golden State Warriors let Looney know they’d like him to stay with them going forward.
Per Mark Medina of the Bay Area News Group, the Warriors got in touch with Looney shortly after free agency officially opened at 12:01 a.m. ET Sunday:
The Warriors contacted Looney shortly after free agency began on Saturday to express interest in retaining him, league sources told Bay Area News Group. But just as the Warriors had feared after declining to make his $2.3 million contract for next season guaranteed, Looney is expected to field interest elsewhere.
The Warriors and Looney would both like to extend their partnership together after the third-year, 22-year-old forward achieved a potential turning point in his young NBA career. After playing only a combined 58 games through his first two seasons because of overlapping hip injuries that required surgery, Looney posted career-highs in points (4.4), shooting percentage (58.0), rebounds (3.3), minutes (13.8) and games played (66). But Looney had missed only one game attributed to an ailment (flu-like symptoms).
Yet, both the Warriors and Looney have their own reasons for possibly parting ways.
The Warriors can only pay Looney up to $2.3 million per year, while Looney would like to entertain what offers he might receive elsewhere. Looney would like to return to the Warriors because of the team’s championship culture, and how he has developed under coach Steve Kerr and his All-Star teammates. The Warriors would like Looney to return because of his defense, work ethic and knowledge of NBA personnel. While the Warriors hope he does not attract too much outside interest because of his limited offensive game, the 22-year-old Looney would like long-term security and a chance to grow his role.
— 7:20 a.m.
* * *
Reports: Stauskas, Blazers reach deal
Guard Nik Stauskas, who shot a career-best 40.4 percent on 3-pointers last season, is apparently headed back to the Western Conference.
According to Joe Freeman of The Oregonian and ESPN’s Chris Haynes, Stauskas has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. Last season, the Blazers saw their 3-point shooting take a significant downturn in the playoffs — making just 33.1 percent of their attempts (second-worst in the playoffs) after ranking 11th in that category (36.6 percent) during the season.
Here’s more from Freeman on the deal with Stauskas:
The Blazers on Saturday agreed to a 1-year deal with unrestricted free agent Nik Stauskas, according to agent Mark Bartelstein, adding the 6-foot-6 former lottery pick to a bench that will look significantly different next season.
Stauskas, who was drafted with the No. 8 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Sacramento Kings, has averaged 7.0 points and 2.1 rebounds during a four-year NBA career that has also included stops in Philadelphia and Brooklyn.
He last played for the Nets, who acquired him in a multi-player deal before the 2018 trade deadline but elected not to tender him a qualifying offer after the season.
Stauskas’ best season came with the 76ers in 2016-17, when he averaged 9.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists — all career-highs — while shooting 37 percent from three-point range. He played in 80 games, including 27 starts, that season.
— 6:55 a.m.
* * *
East Player Movement | West Player Movement | Free Agent Tracker