NBA free agency 2017: Latest rumors, news and analysis
After the Finals and then the NBA draft, the momentum of NBA news typically slows a bit before free agency. That hasn't been close to the case this season, and now, the free agency madness has officially begun.
Pay close attention to the rumblings (listed in reverse chronological order). They might shed light on a player's future.
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► What now for Olynyk?:
► The KD sacrifice:
► Where will George Hill end up?
► Could Carmelo and D-Rose be on the move?
► What's next for Otto Porter, Wizards?
► Swaggy P, JaVale McGee reunion?
► Clippers in the Gallinari sweepstakes:
► Think the Celtics want Gordon Hayward?
► Porter drawing interest:
► Will Kyle Lowry stay put?
► Did Enes Kanter just break some Rudy Gay to OKC news?
► What's going on in the Millsap market?
► Restricted free agent Otto Porter will surely receive offers from other teams. But will it matter?
► Could Iman Shumpert be on the way out?
► Joining the young group of Ben Simmons, Markelle Fultz and Joel embiid in Philly? JJ Redick:
The 33-year-old sharpshooter, who spent the past four seasons of his career in Los Angeles with the Clippers, will give the up-and-coming Sixers some much-needed veteran leadership.
► What's next for Iggy?
► Sac Town looking to add to their frontcourt:
► Miami begins Gordon Hayward pitches:
► At this time last year, Hassan Whiteside was being recruited. Now he's the recruiter:
► With the West getting stronger, could Gordon Hayward be headed out East?
► The new point guard in Minny? Jeff Teague:
► Supermax Steph:
Curry's contract is the largest in NBA history
► Griffin staying in L.A.
As Clippers executive vice president of basketball operations told USA TODAY Sports, keeping Griffin is the team's top priority, and that's exactly what they did.
The Clippers locked Griffin down to a five-year, $175 million deal.
► Rubio on the move:
The Minnesota Timberwolves dealt Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz, which could have a serious trickle down effect on Utah's plans for point guard George Hill and Gordon Hayward. And as for the T-Wolves' point guard options after the deal (which netted them a protected first round pick) ...
► Ex-Cavalier GM David Griffin in New York?
► Add Rondo to the deep free agent point guard pool:
The Chicago Bulls released the veteran guard on Friday afternoon. Rondo was productive in the postseason and could find himself a decent deal, but he clearly wasn't part of the Bulls' rebuilding plans. The Bulls shifted gears last week in their blockbuster Jimmy Butler trade with Minnesota.
► On All-Star Gordon Hayward, who might be the biggest domino heading into free agency:
From USA TODAY Sports' Sam Amick: "But the moving parts are many in Utah, where point guard George Hill is also a free agent. While Hill could re-sign in Utah if Hayward leaves, there are strong signs that the opposite is not the case. Add in the fact that the Jazz have been exploring other point guard options on the trade market of late – a move that may ultimately prove unwise – and you get the sense in league circles that Hayward may be headed out of town."
► Lots of teams interested in Danilo: