Free Agency Fireworks 💥
06/30/2022
By: Jeff Yoder
NBA Free Agency Begins Today (6:00 pm ET)
The flood gates open later today as free agency officially opens tonight (6:00 pm ET). There are plenty of big-name players on the market, but that doesn’t mean that they’re all on the move. For example, James Harden and Bradley Beal opted out of their current contracts to become free agents, but they’re widely expected to re-sign with their respective teams on restructured deals. On the other hand, players like DeAndre Ayton and Jalen Brunson are primed to jump ship for new teams in search of more money. While our list below has our expected outcomes for the biggest names on the market, we’ve learned to expect the unexpected when it comes to NBA free agency. Let the fireworks begin! 
Free Agents Likely to Stay Put
James Harden (PHI)
Bradley Beal (WAS)
Zach LaVine (CHI)
Lu Dort (OKC)
Anfernee Simons (POR)
Free Agents Likely to Switch Teams
DeAndre Ayton (PHO)
Jalen Brunson (DAL)
Donte DiVincenzo (SAC)
TJ Warren (IND)
Victor Oladipo (MIA)
PJ Tucker (MIA)
Free Agents We’re Just Not Sure AboutÂ
Miles Bridges (CHA)
Collin Sexton (CLE)
Malik Monk (LAL)
Marvin Bagley III (DET)
Mo Bamba (ORL)
Trade Alert: Hawks Acquire PG Dejounte Murray
Before free agency starts, the madness has already begun with a blockbuster trade. The Spurs sent Dejounte Murray to the Hawks in exchange for Danilo Gallinari, three first-round picks, and a pick swap. Murray immediately gives Atlanta a new dynamic with another elite ball-handler and playmaker to help alleviate some pressure off of Trae Young. On top of that, he is an elite wing defender.
Additional Storylines
BR:Â Winners and Losers from Hawks-Spurs Dejounte Murray Trade
CBS Sports:Â Nuggets-Wizards Trade Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Ish Smith in 4-Player Deal
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