On the first weekend of NBA Free Agency 2016, a majority of the top tier talent agreed to deals. Though some teams like the Houston Rockets arrived late to the party 2 signings on Saturday got them back in the mix.
The following list breaks down each team by how they have recruited, which free agents are leaving, any trades that have occurred and finally which free agents are still technically on their roster. These updates represent all the deals through July 24.
Atlanta Hawks:
Incoming:
- Dwight Howard 3-year $70.5M exits Rockets
- Malcolm Delaney 2-years $1.49M
- Jarrett Jack agrees to 1-year minimum deal
Exiting:
- Al Horford 4-year, $113M with Boston Celtics
- Jeff Teague (traded to Pacers)
Re-upping:
- Kent Bazemore 4-year, $70M
- Mike Muscala (Hawks exercised option)
- Kris Humphries returns on a 1-year $4M deal
Unresolved:
- Kirk Hinrich
Boston Celtics
Incoming: Al Horford 4-year, $113M with Boston Celtics
Exiting:
- Evan Turner 4-year, $70M with Trail Blazers
- Jared Sullinger exits for Raptors on 1-year, $6M deal.
Re-upping: None yet
Unresolved:
- Tyler Zeller (rumored interest from Lakers)
Brooklyn Nets:
Incoming:
- Jeremy Lin 3-years, $36M exits Hornets
- Trevor Booker 2-years $18.5M exits Jazz
- Justin Hamilton 2-years, $6M exits Wolves
- Greivis Vasquez 1-year deal (no financials disclosed yet) exits Bucks
- Luis Scola 1-year minimum deal
- Anthony Bennett 2-year veteran minimum deal
- Randy Foye who leaves OKC on a reported 1-year deal
- Joe Harris who exits Cleveland on a 2-year deal
Exiting:
- Sergey Karasev signed in Russia
- Thaddeus Young (traded to Pacers)
- Wayne Ellington to 2-years, $12M exits to Heat
- Willie Reed to 2-year deal exits to Heat
Re-upping: No one yet
Unresolved:
- Andrea Bargnani
- Shane Larkin
- Thomas Robinson (Mavericks, Spurs, T-Wolves and Pelicans all rumored to have interest)
- Donald Sloan (rumored interest from Kings, T-Wolves, Sixers, Mavericks and Spurs)
- Markel Brown (Nets rescinded qualifying offer making him an Unrestricted Free Agent)
Released: Jarrett Jack who signed with Hawks
Charlotte Hornets:
Incoming:
- Marco Belinelli (trade)
- Roy Hibbert 1-year, $5M
- Ramon Sessions 2-years, $12.5M
- Brian Roberts 1 year minimum contract exits Portland
- Christian Wood on a 2-year minimum
Exiting:
- Al Jefferson 3-years, $30M to Pacers
- Courtney Lee 4-years, $50M to Knicks
- Jeremy Lin 3-years, $36M to Nets
- Troy Daniels 3-years, $10M deal in a sign and trade deal with Grizzlies
RFA Qualifying Offer:
- Daniels moves to exiting
Re-upping:
- Nicolas Batum 5-years, $120M
- Marvin Williams 4-years, $54.5M
Unresolved:
- Tyler Hansbrough
- Jorge Gutierrez
Chicago Bulls:
Incoming:
- Rajon Rondo 2-years $30M from Kings
- Robin Lopez (trade)
- Jerian Grant (trade)
- Dwyane Wade deal is reportedly for 2-years, $47.5M
- Isaiah Canaan 2-year, $2.1M deal exits 76ers
Exiting:
- Joakim Noah to New York Knicks, 4-years, $72M
- E’Twaun Moore 4-year, $34M to Pelicans
- Derrick Rose (trade)
- Pau Gasol 2-years, $30M to Spurs
- Jose Calderon (trade to Chicago in Bulls deal and now traded to Lakers to create cap space for Wade)
- Mike Dunleavy traded to Cavaliers
- Aaron Brooks to a 1-year, $2.5M deal, moves to Pacers
Unresolved:
- None
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Incoming:
- Chris Andersen 1 year veteran minimum deal
- Mike Dunleavy traded from Bulls to make room for Wade signing
Exiting:
- Timofey Mozgov 4-years $64M with Lakers
- Joe Harris who leaves for Nets on a 2-year deal
- Matthew Dellavedova 4-year, $38.5M Bucks offer (Cavs didn’t match)
- Sasha Kaun to the 76ers in trade
Re-upping:
- Jordan McRae (Cavs exercised option)
- Mo Williams Exorcised Option
- Richard Jefferson 2-years, $5M
Unresolved:
- LeBron James (says he’s returning)
- James Jones
- J.R. Smith
Dallas Maverickrs:
Incoming:
- Andrew Bogut (trade)
- Harrison Barnes 4-years, $95M
- Seth Curry 2-year $6M deal exits Sacramento
- Nicolas Brussino from the Argentina League
- Jonathan Gibson signed a 3-year minimum deal
- Quincy Acy has agreed to a 2-year minimum deal exits Sacramento
Exiting:
- Chandler Parsons 4-years, $94M from Grizzlies
- Zaza Pachulia 1-year $2.9M to Warriors
- Jeremy Evans (trade to Pacers)
- Raymond Felton joins Clippers on a reported 1-year minimum deal
Re-upping:
- Deron Williams 1-year, $10M
- Dwight Powell 4-years, $37M
- Dirk Nowitzki (he’s a Mav for life) 2-year, $40M
Unresolved:
- David Lee (Heat have interest)
- Charlie Villaneueva
Denver Nuggets:
Incoming: None yet
Exiting:
- D.J. Augustin 4-years, $29M exits for Magic
Re-upping:
- Darrell Arthur 3-years, $23M (obviously likes team direction signing reasonable contract) Mike Miller 2-year $6M deal
Unresolved: None
Detroit Pistons:
Incoming:
- Jon Leuer 4-years, $42M exits Suns
- Ish Smith 3-years, $18M exits 76ers
- Boban Marjanovic 3-years $21M offer sheet (Spurs will not match)
Exiting:
- Anthony Tolliver 2-years, $16M to Kings
- Jodie Meeks (traded to Magic)
Re-upping:
- Andre Drummond 5-years $130M
Unresolved:
- Steve Blake
Golden State Warriors:
Incoming:
- Kevin Durant 2-years $54.3M with opt out in second year
- Zaza Pachulia 1-year $2.9M to Warriors
- David West veteran minimum contract of 1 year at $1.3M
Exiting:
- Andrew Bogut (trade to Dallas)
- Harrison Barnes 4-years, $95M to Dallas
- Brandon Rush to a 1 year $3.5M to Minnesota
- Leandro Barbosa 2-year, $8M to Phoenix
- Festus Ezeli on a 2-year $15M to Portland
- Marreese Speights to the Clippers on a 2-year vets minimum deal
Re-upping:
- Ian Clark on a 1 year contract (no financial terms available)
- James Michael McAdoo changed direction (no qualifying offer orginally extended) with 1-year minimum deal
- Anderson Varejao
Unresolved:
- none
Houston Rockets:
Incoming:
- Ryan Anderson 4-years, $80M exits Pelicans
- Eric Gordon 4-years, $53M exits Pelicans
- Nene Hilario on a 1 year, $2.9M exits Wizards
- Pablo Prigioni on a 2-year veteran minimum deal exits Clippers
Exiting:
- Dwight Howard agrees to 3-year $70.5M deal with Hawks
- Terrence Jones signed a 1-year deal with Pelicans
RFA Qualifying Offer:
- Donatas Motiejunas Rockets extend qualifying offer
Unresolved:
Indiana Pacers:
Incoming:
- Thaddeus Young (traded from Nets)
- Jeff Teague (traded from Hawks)
- Al Jefferson 3-years, $30M exits Hornets
- Jeremy Evans (trade from Dallas)
- Aaron Brooks to a 1-year, $2.5M deal exits Bulls
Exiting:
- Solomon Hill 4-years, $52M to Pelicans
- George Hill (traded to Jazz)
- Ian Mahinmi 4-years, $64M to Wizards
- Jordan Hill exits for T-Wolves to sign a 2-year $8M
Re-upping: None yet
Unresolved:
- Ty Lawson
Los Angeles Clippers:
Incoming:
- Marreese Speights to the Clippers on a 2-year vets minimum deal
- Raymond Felton leaves Dallas
- Devyn Marble and a 2020 second round (trade for Wilcox)
- Brandon Bass to a 1-year minimum deal leaves Lakers
Exiting:
- Cole Aldrich 3-years, $22M from T-Wolves
- Jeff Green1-year $15M from Orlando
- Pablo Prigioni leaves for Houston
- C.J. Wilcox and cash in trade fro Marble
Re-upping:
- Jamal Crawford 3-years, $42M
- Austin Rivers 3-years $35M
- Wesley Johnson 3-years $18M
- Luc Richard Mbah a Moute 2-year, $4.5M deal.
RFA Qualifying Offer:
Unresolved:
- Jeff Ayres,
Los Angeles Lakers:
Incoming:
- Luol Deng 4-year $72M exits Heat
- Timofey Mozgov 4-years $64M exits Cavs
Exiting:
- Roy Hibbert 1-year, $5M
- Brandon Bass to a 1-year minimum deal moves to Clippers
Re-upping:
- Jordan Clarkson 4-years, $50M
- Tarik Black 2-years, $12.75M
- Marcelo Huertas to a 2-year deal
Unresolved:
- Metta World Peace
- Robert Sacre
- Ryan Kelly
Memphis Grizzlies:
Incoming:
- James Ennis 2-years, $6M
- Chandler Parsons 4-years, $94M exits Dallas
- Troy Daniels 3-years, $10M deal in a sign and trade deal
Exiting:
- Matt Barnes 2-years, $12M to Kings
- Chris Andersen leaves for Cleveland on a 1-year, minimum deal.
Re-upping:
- Mike Conley 5-years, $153M
Unresolved:
- Xavier Munford (Grizz decline Team Option)
- Lance Stephenson (Grizz decline Team Option)
- Jordan Farmar
- PJ Hairston
- Ray McCallum,
Miami Heat:
Incoming:
- D-League Player Rodney McGruder on a 3-year deal.
- Derrick Williams to a reported 1-year, $5M deal exits Knicks
- Wayne Ellington to 2-years, $12M exits Nets
- James Johnson to 1-year, $4M deal exits Raptors
- Willie Reed to 2-year deal exits Nets
Exiting:
- Dwyane Wade deal is reportedly for 2-years, $47.5M as he heads home to Chicago
- Luol Deng 4-year $72M with Lakers
- Joe Johnson 2-year, $22M with Jazz
Re-upping:
- Hassan Whiteside 4-year, $98M
- Tyler Johnson Heat matched $50M offer sheet Nets offered
- While the Heat missed the boat with Dwyane Wade they decided to step up to the plate with Udonis Haslem on a reported 1-year, $4M deal
RFA Qualifying Offer:
- See Johnson above
Unresolved:
- Gerald Green
- Amar’e Stoudemire
- Beno Udrih
- Dorell Wright
Milwaukee Bucks:
Incoming:
- Mirza Teletovic 3-years, $30M exits Suns
- Matthew Dellavedova 4-year, $38.5M Bucks offer (Cavs chose not to match)
Exiting:
- Jerryd Bayless 3-years, $27M to 76ers
- Greivis Vasquez 1-year deal (no financials disclosed yet) to Nets
Re-upping: None yet
RFA Qualifying Offer:
Unresolved:
- Steve Novak
- Jared Cunningham
- Chris Copeland
Waived: Damien Ingles and Johnny O’Bryant
Suspended from league for 2 years due to failed drug test: O.J.Mayo
Minnesota Timberwolves:
Incoming:
- Cole Aldrich 3-years, $22M exits Clippers
- Brandon Rush to a 1 year $3.5M exits Warriors
- Jordan Hill exits the Pacers to sign a 2-year $8M
Exiting: none yet
Unresolved:
- Damjan Rudez (T-Wolves decline Team Option)
Waived: Greg Smith
New Orleans Pelicans:
Incoming:
- E’Twaun Moore 4-year, $34M from
- Solomon Hill 4-years, $52M from Pacers
- Langston Galloway 2-years (undisclosed financials) from Knicks
- Terrence Jones signs a 1-year deal exits Houston
Exiting:
- Ryan Anderson 4-years, $80M to Rockets
- Eric Gordon 4-years, $53M to Rockets
Re-upping:
- Re-signed Tim Frazier 2-years, $4M deal
- Alonzo Gee reported 1-year deal, $1.4M deal
Unresolved:
- Norris Cole
- Jordan Hamilton
- Kendrick Perkins
New York Knicks:
Incoming:
- Joakim Noah from Bulls, 4-years, $72M
- Derrick Rose (trade)
- Courtney Lee 4-years, $50M exits Hornets
- Brandon Jennings 1 year at $5M
- Willy Hernangomez (older brother of Juan who was drafted by Denver 15th this summer)
- Mindaugas Kuzminskas
- Maurice Ndour 2-year minimum deal with the Knicks
Note: Hernangomez and Kuzminskas come over from Spanish League where Porzingis played prior to joining Knicks as a rookie.
Exiting:
- Robin Lopez (trade)
- Jerian Grant (trade)
- Jose Calderon (trade)
- Arron Afflalo 2-years, $25M to Kings
- Langston Galloway 2-years (undisclosed financials) to Pelicans
- Derrick Williams to a reported 1-year, $5M deal with Heat
Re-upping:
- Lance Thomas to a 4-year $27M
- Sasha Vujacic accepted a reported 1-year, minimum
Unresolved:
- Cleanthony Early
- Lou Amundson
- Kevin Seraphin
Oklahoma City Thunder:
Incoming:
- Victor Oladipo (trade)
- Ersan Ilyasova (trade)
- Domantas Sabonis (trade)
- Alex Abrines to a 3-year $18M deal. Abrines was drafted in 2013 by the Thunder in the second round
Exiting:
- Kevin Durant joins Warriors in biggest decision of summer 2-years, $54.3M
- Serge Ibaka (traded on draft night)
- Randy Foye joins Nets on reported 1-year deal
Unresolved:
- Dion Waiters Thunder rescind initial offer of $6.8M
- Nazr Mohammed
Orlando Magic:
Incoming:
- Serge Ibaka (traded on draft night)
- Jeff Green1-year $15M exits LA Clippers
- D.J. Augustin 4-years, $29M exits Nuggets
- Bismack Biyombo 4-years, $72M exits Raptors
- Jodie Meeks (acquired in trade from Pistons)
- C.J. Wilcox and cash in trade fro Marble
Exiting:
- Victor Oladipo (trade)
- Ersan Ilyasova (trade)
- Domantas Sabonis (trade)
- Andrew Nicholson 4-year, $26M from Wizards
- Brandon Jennings 1 year at $5M
- Jason Smith 3-year, $16M deal exits to Washington
- Dewayne Dedmon on 2-year $6M deal, to Spurs
- Devyn Marble and a 2020 second round (trade) C.J. Wilcox and cash
Re-upping:
- Evan Fournier 5-years, $85M
Unresolved: NONE
Philadelphia 76ers:
Incoming:
- Jerryd Bayless 3-years, $27M exits Bucks
- Sergio Rodriguez via a 1-year $2.9M
- Gerald Henderson 2-year, $18M exits Portland
- Dario Saric has signed a 4-year rookie scale contract with the club.
- Sasha Kaun (traded from Cavaliers)
Exiting:
- Isaiah Canaan exits for Bulls
Re-upping:
- Hollis Thompson (76ers exercised option)
Unresolved: none
Phoenix Suns:
Incoming:
- Jared Dudley 3-years, $30M exits Wizards
- Leandro Barbosa 2-year, $8M exits Warriors
Exiting:
- Jon Leuer 4-years, $42M to Pistons
- Mirza Teletovic 3-years, $30M to Bucks
Re-upping: None yet
Unresolved:
- Chase Budinger
- Cory Jefferson
- Phil Pressey
- Ronnie Price
Portland Trail Blazers:
Incoming:
- Evan Turner 4-year, $70M exits Celtics
- Festus Ezeli on a 2-year $15M leaves Warriors
Exiting:
- Gerald Henderson 2-year, $18M deal to 76ers
- Brian Roberts on a 1 year minimum contract to Charlotte
Re-upping:
- Re-signed forward Meyers Leonard to a reported four-year, $41 million deal
- Allen Crabbe 4-year, $70M (Blazers reverses initial decision and matched Nets offer)
Unresolved:
- Maurice Harkless
- Chris Kaman
Sacramento Kings:
Incoming:
- Matt Barnes 2-years, $12M, leaves Memphis
- Anthony Tolliver 2-years, $16M exits Detroit
- Garrett Temple 3-years, $24M exits Wizards
- Arron Afflalo 2-years, $25M exits Knicks
Exiting:
- Rajon Rondo 2-years $30M to Bulls
- Marco Belinelli (trade)
- Seth Curry leaves for Dallas
- Quincy Acy has agreed to a 2-year minimum deal with Dallas
Re-upping:
- Butler has since been waived
Waived:
- Caron Butler Exorcised Option
- Duje Dukan
Unresolved:
- Eric Moreland
- James Anderson
San Antonio Spurs:
Incoming: NOTE – like Warriors, Heat and Thunder won’t make moves until Durant decides
- Bryn Forbes : given a guaranteed contract beyond Summer League
- Pau Gasol 2-years $30M
- Olivier Hanlan (trade exchange from Jazz for Diaw)
- Dewayne Dedmon on 2-year $6M deal, exits Orlando
Exiting:
- David West veteran minimum contract of 1 year at $1.3M to Warriors
- Boris Diaw (traded to Jazz)
- Boban Marjanovic 3-years $21M offer sheet (Spurs will not match)
Re-upping:
- Tim Duncan Exorcised Option – Since then has retired
- Manu Ginobili 1 year, $14M
- Ryan Arcidiacono, No terms provided
- Davis Bertans No terms provided
Unresolved:
- Kevin Martin
- Matt Bonner
- Rasual Butler
- Andre Miller
NOTE: wonder if Kawhi Leonard is thinking to himself, damn I should have done a two year with an opt out. Points to the differences between certain stars at the top and the Spurs team mentality
Toronto Raptors:
Incoming:
- Jared Sullinger exits Celtics on 1-year, $6M deal
- Fred VanVleet was a stand-out in Summer League, Toronto ink him to $50k deal with potential of a longer term deal. VanVleet will arrive in training camp with the potential to make the team or the Raptors 905 D-League squad.
Exiting:
- Bismack Biyombo 4-years, $72M to Magic
- James Johnson to 1-year, $4M deal to Heat
- Luis Scola leaves for the Nets
Re-upping:
- DeMar DeRozan 5-years, $139M
Unresolved:
- Jason Thompson
Utah Jazz:
Incoming:
- Joe Johnson 2-year, $22M with Jazz
- George Hill (traded from Pacers)
- Boris Diaw (trade from Spurs for Olivier Hanlan)
Exiting:
- Trevor Booker 2-years $18.5M with Nets
- Trey Burke (traded for future 2nd round pick)
Unresolved: None
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Incoming:
- Andrew Nicholson 4-year, $26M, leaves Magic
- Ian Mahinmi 4-years, $64M exits Pacers
- Tomas Satoransky 3-years, $9M
- Trey Burke (trade from Jazz)
- Jason Smith 3-year, $16M deal.
Exiting:
- Garrett Temple 3-years, $24M to Kings
- Jared Dudley 3-years, $30M to Suns
- Nene Hilario on a 1 year, $2.9M to Rockets
Re-upping:
- Bradley Beal 5-years, $133M
- Ramon Sessions 2-years, $12.5M deal
- Marcus Thornton to a 1-year veteran’s minimum deal
Unresolved:
- Alan Anderson
- JJ Hickson
- Gary Neal
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