Golden State Warriors lose Klay Thompson via sign-and-trade to Dallas Mavericks
LA Clippers lost Paul George without compensation due to NBA's cap apron rules and repeater tax
NBA free agency period is a time of change with teams retooling their rosters
Oklahoma City Thunder sign Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million deal
Philadelphia 76ers form formidable big three with Paul George, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey
In the world of NBA free agency, the first few days have brought a flurry of activity and significant changes to rosters across the league. Let's examine some key observations from this year's free agency period.
The Philadelphia 76ers have formed a formidable big three with Paul George joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
The Oklahoma City Thunder made a splash by signing center Isaiah Hartenstein to a three-year, $87 million deal. This addition could significantly impact Chet Holmgren and the team's offense as Hartenstein is an elite rebounder and rim protector who can also add five-out spacing with his 31% career 3-point shooting.
The Golden State Warriors saw a surprising departure when Klay Thompson left the team via sign-and-trade to join the Dallas Mavericks.
The Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, and Golden State Warriors have all been impacted by the NBA's cap apron rules and repeater tax. The Clippers lost Paul George without compensation while the Warriors were unable to turn Chris Paul's contract or Klay Thompson's free agency into an impact player.
The NBA free agency period is a time of change, with teams retooling their rosters in attempts to challenge for titles. Stay tuned as more moves are made and the 2025 title race takes shape.