Dani Avdija training during the break (from Instagram)
After countless rumors and speculation, tonight (Friday through Saturday) the NBA free-agent window has officially opened, allowing free agents to sign wherever they want. As every year, the first night of the window was full of activity. We have collected the notable reports.
Not going anywhere. Green (Photo by Getty Images, Loren Elliott)
Dallas decided to keepKyrie Irvingand signed him for three seasons for $126 million. Seth Curryalso joined for two years.
Draymond Greenstayed with Golden State, which signed him to a four-year, $100 million contract. The fourth year of the contract is an option of the player.
Contrary to expectations, Kyle Kuzmaremains in Washington and will earn $102 million over the next four years. Monte Morris,on the other hand, was traded to Detroit for a second-round pick.
*Khris Middletonremains in Milwaukee for the same contract Kuzma received, the final year of his contract is a player option.
Houston signed Toronto point guardFred VanVleet, who will earn $130 million over the next three years. This is the largest contract in history for an undrafted player, and his replacement is Dennis Schroder, who arrived from the Lakers for $26 million over two years. The Canadiens also kept center Jakob Peltel for $80 million over four years.
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Went through a group and made history. VanVleet (Photo: Reuters)
In today's most expensive contract, Portland keptJeremy Grantclose to Damian Lillard for $160 million over five years.
* The Miami Heat lost the top five players who started in their back line en route to the Finals. Cleveland will giveMax Strus$64 million over four years, Gabe Vincentsigned with the Lakers for three years for $11 million, whileTorian Prince and Cam Reddishalso signed with LAand Rui Hachimuraremained. The Heat also sentVictor Oladipoin a trade to Oklahoma City. Josh Richardson signed with the Heat, returning to the team that drafted him.
Denver couldn't keepBruce Brown, one of the most important players on the NBA roster. Brown signed a two-year, $45 million deal with Indiana, with the second year of his contract being an option for the Pacers.
* Phoenix is bolstering its roster around its stars. Along withJosh Okogie and Damion Leesigning new contracts, the Suns also addedDrew Eubanks, Utah Wataabe, Keita Bates Diop and Chimezi Mettu.
Cam Johnson, who came to Brooklyn during the season as part of the Kevin Durant deal, will continue with the Nets and earn $108 million over four years.
The Nuggets lost a key player. Brown (Photo by Getty Images, Mike Ehrmann)
* Boston extended the contract ofKristaps Porzingis, who arrived in a trade from Washington. The Latvian will earn $60 million over two years starting next summer. The Celtics also signed Indiana forwardO'Shea Brissett for two years.
Caris Levertstayed in Cleveland for $32 million for two years, George Niangarrived from Philadelphia and will receive $26 million over three years.
Joe Ingles, who played this season in Milwaukee after many years in Utah, has moved to Orlando and will earn $11 million over the next two years with the Magic.
Chicago signedKobe Whiteto a three-year deal for $40 million and added Milwaukee'sJavon Carterto the back line for $20 million for three seasons.
Sacramento keptTrey Lylesfor two years for $16 million and traded ChrisDuarte from Indiana.
Soon together? Brooks and LeBron (Photo: Reuters)
The Lakers are leaning toward extendingDeAngelo Russell's contract.The guard is expected to sign for two years and earn $40 million.
Dario Sharic is expected to join Golden State, CBS reports.
* The Pacers and Knicks have begun talks with a trade centered on New York forwardObi Toppin.
Dillon Brooksis expected to meet with the Lakers in the coming days. Who became LeBron James' opponent in the last playoffs will collaborate with him this coming season?
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