2018 NBA free agency rumors, trades, updates: LeBron representatives to visit 76ers; The rockets still pursue James

There was a hustle and bustle as the NBA free agency period started on July 1 at midnight ET. And the news always came on Sunday morning furious and furious, especially around LeBron James. The Nuggets are apparently desperately trying to get a meeting, while the Sixers did have an audience – at least with representatives of LeBron .

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Meanwhile, Chris Paul stays with the Rockets, Paul George is – surprisingly – re-signing with the Thunder and Kevin Durant looks like he will stay with the Warriors . In other news, Trevor Ariza jumped to the Suns on a shocking one – year deal, while the Raptors are re – signing Fred VanVleet.

To keep up to date all the rumors surrounding the free agency – and the news of Kawhi – we will continue to update this post with the latest updates on the offers, exchanges and reported negotiations. Good offseason of the NBA!

Sunday, July 1

Report: The Rockets Do not Give Up the Pursuit of LeBron

The Rockets were one of the teams at the forefront of the saga of the # 39, but left after "The King" withdrew. of the last year of his business. According to one report, however, they do not abandon their pursuit of LeBron. More news (15:11 pm ET)

Reportage: The Sixers hope to trade for Kawhi Leonard

The 76ers believe that they are still in the draws for LeBron James, and they have a meeting with his representatives on Sunday. During this discussion, they hope to influence LeBron's representatives with their belief that they can get an exchange for Kawhi Leonard. More news (15:09 pm ET)

Reportage: The Lakers hold a meeting with Capela

According to David Aldridge of TNT, the Lakers meet with a free agent restrained great man Clint Capela. The Rockets would be able to match any offer made by the Lakers. (15:00 PM ET)

The Detroit Pistons reportedly agreed to an agreement with swing player Glenn Robinson III. According to a report by Shams Charania, it is a two-year contract. (14:56 pm ET)

The Rockets will meet free agent guard Michael Carter-Williams, according to to a report by Zach Lowe d & # 39; ESPN. (2:50 pm ET)

The other Los Angeles team, the Clippers, began to enter the action. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Clips will meet with Kentavious Caldwell-Pope on Monday. (12:59 pm ET)

According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers will meet with representatives from LeBron James to Los Angeles on Sunday, but James will not be at this meeting. (11:16 AM) ET]

The Milwaukee Bucks have brought Brandon Jennings, their former top-10, last. And now they have decided to keep it for next season too. The team did not give up Sunday, guaranteeing his contract of $ 2.2 million. (11:08 ET)

The Toronto Raptors will report one of the most important parts of their outstanding bench unit. According to Shams Charania, the team has accepted a two-year contract with Fred VanVleet. ( 10:41 AM ET )

The Nuggets make a serious push to meet LeBron James, according to Chris Mannix of Yahoo Sports. Denver has been in contact with James' agent, Rich Paul, to claim that it would be a good short-term choice for James. More news (10:11 AM ET)

Saturday, June 30

Kevin Durant will, according to The New York Times Marc Stein, joins the Warriors. However, he will do it with only one contract plus one. This means that he will sign a two year contract with a player option for the 2019-2020 season, essentially guaranteeing that he will retire and become a free agent again next summer. Shams Charania reported the case worth $ 61.5M More history

A few summers ago there was a fiasco with DeAndre Jordan and the Mavericks. Now the big man is finally heading to Dallas. He would have accepted a one – year contract with the club. More news

Chris Paul will stay in Houston. According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the veteran playmaker has agreed to a maximum contract of $ 160 million over four years. More information History

Despite all the reports linking him to the Lakers, Paul George would have pledged to sign a new contract with the Thunder. Apparently, the party the Thunder organized for him on Saturday night was successful. More news

Lakers Boogie? With Paul George ready to return to Thunder, the Lakers could turn to DeMarcus Cousins. Kevin O 'Connor of Ringer reported that Cousins ​​is gaining ground as a target for the Lake Show. More news

The Boston Celtics will retain one of their key pieces in vanguard. Aron Baynes has apparently accepted a two-year contract with the team.

In one of the most surprising movements of the free agency, attacker Trevor Ariza will head west to join the Phoenix Suns. According to a report of Shams Charania, Ariza accepted a one-year contract with the team. More information

The main move of the Thunder at the opening of the free agency would have convinced Paul George to accept a big deal. But they would also have accepted for a three-year contract with Jerami Grant.

Derrick Rose would stay in Minnesota with Tom Thibodeau. According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski, Wolves agreed a one-year contract with the playmaker. More information

According to a report by Shams Charania, Rudy Gay will be re-signing with the Spurs . It will only be a one year contract worth $ 10 million.

The Indiana Pacers reportedly made their first move in the summer. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the team agreed a three-year contract with penalty shoot-out Doug McDermott.

Marco Belinelli would return to the San Antonio Spurs. Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Italian accepted a two-year contract with the Spurs.

The Houston Rockets may have lost to Trevor Ariza, but as a consolation prize they will pick Gerald Green. Shams Charania reported that the team accepted a one year contract with the swingman.

The Nets would have added depth to their frontcourt. According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski, the team has accepted a one – year contract with former big – man Blazers Ed Davis.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Grizzlies have now gone into action. They would have accepted a one – year contract with veteran striker Omri Cbadpi.

Nuggets seek to lose their wages

After a report by Marc Stein the Nuggets seek to lose their wages, which means that they put a number actors available in the trade negotiations. These players include Kenneth Faried, Wilson Chandler and Arthur Darrell. They would prefer to keep Mason Plumlee, but may have to make it available too.

If the Nuggets fail to reach an agreement with the free agent Will Barton rather quickly, they expect the Pacers to go ahead. # 39; imply. The Pacers would have a strong interest in him. If they can not get Barton then their interest could shift to Doug McDermott or Joe Harris.

Barton has been a strong home for the Pacers, who would rotate and seek out agent-free help elsewhere. Doug McDermott and Joe Harris are potential targets for the Pacers, according to league sources. https://t.co/gSQJnuIJT5

– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) 30 June 2018

The Nuggets would like to make a deal with the # 39, free agent Will Barton as quickly as possible. Both parties could reach agreement on an agreement a few moments after the free agency began.

The Denver Nuggets and their guard of the free agent, Will Barton, have made a big step forward to get a contract quickly after the start of the free agency at 00:01, according to sources League ESPN

– Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2018

The Suns would be interested in the restricted free agent Raptors Fred VanVleet. The Raptors may match any offer made for VanVleet, but a heavy cash deal might be enough for Toronto to let him go.

With a wide selection of caps and a need for leaders, several league sources believe that the Phoenix Suns are the greatest poaching threat of the Raptors Fred VanVleet, as I previously reported (19459005) – Josh Lewenberg (@ JLew1050) June 30, 2018

LeBron James is either meeting with the Lakers, or he is setting up his plans planned free agencies at his house summer in Los Angeles. James was spotted flying into LA by a group of fans and ESPN later reported that he was actually in the plane. Do the Lakers get their first chance at James? Full Article

LeBron James will not have an in-person meeting with the Cavaliers to start a free agency, according to ESPN. This is not to say that James will not discuss with Cleveland officials later, but for the moment, there is no formal face-to-face meeting. More information

Jeff Green was not the most impressive player of last season, but he had his moments for the Cavs. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Cleveland has an interest in bringing back Green for another season. Of course, Green probably wants more money than the minimum of veterans this time around.

Friday, June 29

Oh boy, here we go. Marc Stein of The New York Times reports that the Warriors will take a ball at DeAndre Jordan's free will. Jordan should take a major pay cut to join Golden State and management knows the odds are slim but they will nevertheless explore the opportunity. Full Article

Immediately After DeAndre Jordan Has Decided to Withdraw From His Clippers' Contract and Become a Free Agent, Mavericks and Dirk Nowitzki would have agreed not to exercise his $ 5 million team option for next season. Dirk and the Mavericks will renegotiate a new contract for 2018-2019, which will be the 21st NBA season in Nowitzki.

The big man has been linked to the Mavericks, but he will not travel to Dallas as part of a signing operation, as we have speculated. Jordan has decided to opt out of his option with the Clippers, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski ESPN and will become an unrestricted free agent, with the Mavericks expected to be one of his contenders. More information

LeBron James is now an unrestricted free agent . As expected, "The King" has withdrawn from the last year of his contract with the Cavaliers, as reported by Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com. This essentially eliminates the possibility that he goes to the Rockets, and leaves the Cavs and Lakers as the two finalists presumably . In addition, he deliberates in " The Decision Cave ."

Thursday, June 28

The Spurs would not be interested in retaking Lonzo Ball of the Lakers in a possible contract Kawhi Leonard, according to Tim Bontemps of Washington Post . The Lakers would try to soften the pot by buying a pick in the Nuggets draft, which they would use in Leonard's trade. More news (20:25 ET)

The 76ers are thinking of making a race at Kawhi Leonard, and are considering a package involving Robert Covington, Dario Saric and a first-round pick. More news (5:28 PM ET)

While the Lakers continue to pursue a trade for Kawhi Leonard, they are reportedly willing to offer the former # 2 choice to General Brandon Ingram and a first round choice to wrap up the deal. Complete History (15:30 ET)

Kings have many Captains Halls, and KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports that they can use it to attack Zach LaVine. LaVine was part of the deal that sent Jimmy Butler to Minnesota, but was limited last season after recovering from an injury to the ACL. (1:24 pm ET)

According to Ian Begley of ESPN, the great man of the Knicks Enes Kanter would lean heavily to opt for his option of 18, $ 6 million for next season. (1945: 1616)

The Spurs would be willing to trade Kawhi Leonard, and would have engaged in talks with the Lakers and Celtics about packages involving young players and picks. More News (12:08 PM ET)

The Pacers have more than $ 20 million in ceiling pay this season, and According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, they can use it on an offer sheet for restricted free agent Orlando Magic Aaron Gordon. (11:20 ET)