NBA Free Agency 2024: Key Players, Contract Statuses, and Upcoming Movements

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Davis Bertans signed contract extension with Chicago Bulls
Lonzo Ball, Keita Bates-Diop, Torrey Craig, Jaxson Hayes, Reggie Jackson, Gary Payton II, Cam Reddish, Josh Richardson, D'Angelo Russell and P.J. Tucker exercised contract options to stay with their teams for one more year
Max Christie, Simone Fontecchio, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tyrese Maxey, Isaac Okoro, Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin are restricted free agents
NBA Free Agency 2024: analysis of key players and their contract statuses
OG Anunoby, Thomas Bryant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Drew Eubanks declined team options and became free agents on July 1
Richaun Holmes signed contract extension with Sacramento Kings
Udoka Azubuike, Ibou Badji, Amari Bailey, Jules Bernard, Charlie Brown Jr., Greg Brown III, Jamal Cain and JD Davison are unrestricted free agents
NBA Free Agency 2024: Key Players, Contract Statuses, and Upcoming Movements

NBA Free Agency 2024: A Comprehensive Look at the Key Players and Their Contract Statuses

The NBA free agency period is an exciting time for basketball fans as teams scramble to secure the services of top-tier talent. In this article, we will provide a detailed analysis of the key players who are set to become free agents in 2024, their current contract statuses, and what teams might be interested in their services.

Player Options

Several players have the option to extend their contracts for another year. Here's a list of those who have exercised or declined their options:

Exercised (under contract for one more year)

  • Lonzo Ball (Chicago Bulls)
  • Keita Bates-Diop (Brooklyn Nets)
  • Torrey Craig (Chicago Bulls)
  • Jaxson Hayes (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Reggie Jackson (Denver Nuggets)
  • Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors)
  • Cam Reddish (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Josh Richardson (Miami Heat)
  • D'Angelo Russell (Los Angeles Lakers) – P.J. Tucker (Los Angeles Clippers) – Russell Westbrook (Los Angeles Clippers)

Declined and became free agents on July 1

  • OG Anunoby, Thomas Bryant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Drew Eubanks

Restricted Free Agents (issued qualifying offers by their teams)

  • Max Christie, Simone Fontecchio, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tyrese Maxey, Isaac Okoro, Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin

Unrestricted Free Agents (no qualifying offers issued by their teams)

  • Udoka Azubuike, Ibou Badji, Amari Bailey, Jules Bernard, Charlie Brown Jr., Greg Brown III, Jamal Cain and JD Davison

Notable Players with Contract Extensions Before the Deadline

  • Richaun Holmes (Sacramento Kings)
  • Davis Bertans (Chicago Bulls)
  • Jose Alvarado, Dalano Banton, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Sam Hauser, Garrison Mathews and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (all under contract for one more year due to their teams' exercise of team options)

Qualifying Offers Players who were issued qualifying offers can negotiate with their current teams or sign with other teams. Here are some notable players in this category:

  • Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (Denver Nuggets) - BORD$ valuation is more than midlevel exception, less than max

Upcoming Free Agency Movements and Implications for Teams The free agency period can significantly impact the NBA landscape. Some notable moves include LeBron James' move to Miami Heat and Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors. Stay tuned for more updates on this year's free agency.


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2024 Free Agency: Options and qualifying offers

NBA.com Sunday, 30 June 2024 10:40
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    • Lonzo Ball, Keita Bates-Diop, Torrey Craig, Jaxson Hayes, Reggie Jackson, Gary Payton II, Cam Reddish, Josh Richardson, D’Angelo Russell, P.J. Tucker and Russell Westbrook exercised their player options and will be under contract for one more year.
    • OG Anunoby, Thomas Bryant, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Drew Eubanks declined their player options and became free agents on July 1.
    • Richaun Holmes signed a contract extension before the deadline for his player option.
    • Davis Bertans is under contract for one more year due to the team’s exercise of his team option.
    • Jose Alvarado, Dalano Banton, Bruce Brown, Jeff Green, Sam Hauser, Garrison Mathews, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and JaeSean Tate are under contract for one more year due to the team’s exercise of their team options.
    • Vlatko Cancar, Jeff Dowtin Jr., Evan Fournier, Joe Ingles, DaQuan Jeffries, Isaiah Joe, Kai Jones and Tristan Vukcevic declined both their player options and are unrestricted free agents.
    • Max Christie, Simone Fontecchio, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Tyrese Maxey, Isaac Okoro, Immanuel Quickley and Obi Toppin are restricted free agents as they were issued qualifying offers by their teams.
    • Emoni Bates is a restricted free agent as he was on the NBA team’s active or inactive list for 15 or more days of the regular season and was issued a qualifying offer.
    • Udoka Azubuike, Ibou Badji, Amari Bailey, Jules Bernard, Charlie Brown Jr., Greg Brown III, Jamal Cain and JD Davison are unrestricted free agents as their teams declined to issue them qualifying offers.
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15 key free agents entering 2024 NBA offseason

NBA.com Sunday, 30 June 2024 10:41
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    • The Clippers have two key free agents: James Harden and Paul George.
    • Paul George had the best shooting season of his career in 2023-24, averaging 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists.
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NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leads top available shooting guards

The New York Times John Hollinger Tuesday, 25 June 2024 00:00
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    • NBA free agency 2024: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has a player option for $15.4 million for the current season.
    • Caldwell-Pope's BORD$ valuation is more than midlevel exception, less than max.
    • The Nuggets can negotiate an extension with Caldwood-Pope that builds off his $15.4 million salary for 2024-25.
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2024 NBA free-agency primer: CBA changes, players, dates and terms that matter

The New York Times Zach Harper Thursday, 27 June 2024 00:00
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    • Free agency determines player eligibility to sign with a new team after contract expiration
    • Significant shifts in the NBA landscape can occur during free agency period
    • LeBron James move to Miami Heat and Kevin Durant joining Golden State Warriors are notable free-agency moments
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