NBA free agency Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:43:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Grant Williams Heading to the Mavs via Sign-and-Trade https://sportzbonanza.com/grant-williams-heading-to-the-mavs-via-sign-and-trade/ Thu, 06 Jul 2023 06:35:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21445 Boston Celtics player Grant Williams at at a NCAA women's basketball game in February 2023Grant Williams, one of the most notable free agents left on the market, reportedly has a new team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams is heading to the Dallas Mavericks via sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics. As part of the deal, which also includes the San Antonio Spurs, Williams is getting a five-year, $53 million […]

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Grant Williams, one of the most notable free agents left on the market, reportedly has a new team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams is heading to the Dallas Mavericks via sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics.

As part of the deal, which also includes the San Antonio Spurs, Williams is getting a five-year, $53 million deal. The Celtics will get two second-rounders while the Spurs land forward Reggie Bullock from Dallas. The agreement will also see the Mavs receiving two second-round selections.

Williams emerged as a valuable contributor for the Celtics in 2022-23 and was expected to assume an even more prominent role last season. However, Boston’s new head coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t seem too eager to expand his role.

The 24-year-old player ended up playing similar minutes in 2022-23 while averaging 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, all career highs. Still, his playing time took a dip in the playoffs, where he spent just 17.7 minutes on the floor on average.

Williams underwent surgery on his hand this offseason but is expected to be ready in time for training camp. He might end up being a great acquisition for the Mavs, considering his ability to defend the team’s best players and efficient three-point shooting.

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Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo To Enter Free Agency https://sportzbonanza.com/warriors-donte-divincenzo-to-enter-free-agency/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:08:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21411 Wildcats guard Donte DiVincenzo in 2018Golden State Warriors shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be activating his $4.7 million player option in his current contract, sources revealed on Tuesday. This means that the 26-year-old will be entering free agency once his contract lapses. This decision comes as little surprise to the Warriors’ team, with both the franchise and other front-office […]

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Golden State Warriors shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be activating his $4.7 million player option in his current contract, sources revealed on Tuesday. This means that the 26-year-old will be entering free agency once his contract lapses.

This decision comes as little surprise to the Warriors’ team, with both the franchise and other front-office executives across the league expressing feelings that DiVincenzo has outplayed his contract since arriving in San Francisco from the Sacramento Kings prior to last season.

Since joining the Warriors, DiVincenzo has managed to return to form following an ankle injury that resulted in him being sidelined for half of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Upon his return to fitness, DiVincenzo made 72 appearances for the Warriors, ultimately proving himself a reliable option during a volatile phase for the team when several players departed throughout the season.

In addition to building a reputation as a reliable passer, DiVincenzo proved his shooting ability, scoring almost 40% of his 3-pointers last season.

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Kyle Kuzma to Become Free Agent After Declining Contract Option https://sportzbonanza.com/kyle-kuzma-to-become-free-agent-after-declining-contract-option/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:40:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21362 Kyle Kuzma at the Sports Illustrated Third Annual Fashionable 50 in 2018The Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is set to become a free agent after he reportedly declined his $13 million player option, sources revealed to ESPN on Tuesday. Averaging a career-high 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds over the course of last season, Kuzma is already being regarded as one of the most appealing players to […]

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The Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is set to become a free agent after he reportedly declined his $13 million player option, sources revealed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Averaging a career-high 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds over the course of last season, Kuzma is already being regarded as one of the most appealing players to hit free agency this summer.

Kuzma had previously told reporters that he would be willing to stay in Washington, however, his opinion has appeared to change following the restructuring of the franchise at the end of last season. General manager Tommy Sheppard was dismissed, with former Clippers GM Michael Winger taking charge.

Selected as the number 27 pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma made an almost immediate impact for his team, averaging 19 points per game once he got into his second season.

While his role was downgraded following the arrival of Anthony Davis, Kuzma played a role in the Lakers’ NBA Championship triumph in 2020. Less than two years later, Kuzma joined the Wizards as part of the deal that saw Russell Westbrook move in the opposite direction.

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Mavericks Sign Free Agent Frank Ntilikina https://sportzbonanza.com/mavericks-sign-free-agent-frank-ntilikina/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:26:11 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16555 Frank Ntilikina in 2017The Dallas Mavericks confirmed on Friday the signing of free agent Frank Ntilikina, the number eight pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The addition of Ntilikina will help the Mavericks to boost their lineup of guards as they head into the new 2021-22 season. Ntilikina began his professional NBA career with the New York Knicks, […]

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The Dallas Mavericks confirmed on Friday the signing of free agent Frank Ntilikina, the number eight pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The addition of Ntilikina will help the Mavericks to boost their lineup of guards as they head into the new 2021-22 season.

Ntilikina began his professional NBA career with the New York Knicks, representing the team from Manhattan for four seasons. During his time at Madison Square Garden, the French player averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 assists.

Born in Belgium, Ntilikina moved to France at the age of 3, where he later entered Strasbourg IG’s youth academy when he was 15. After helping Strasbourg to the French Youth League Championship title in the 2014-15 season, Ntilikina signed a professional contract with the first team.

The 23-year-old star represented Strasbourg in 32 games during the 2015–16 Pro A season, scoring 1.3 points per game and being named the league’s Best Young Player that year.

Ntilikina represented France at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, picking up a silver medal after his side lost to the United States in the gold medal game.

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Alize Johnson Signs 2-Year Deal With Bulls https://sportzbonanza.com/alize-johnson-signs-2-year-deal-with-bulls/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:21:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16456 Alize Johnson with Missouri State in 2017Free agent Alize Johnson has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his agent George Langberg announced to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. The deal is believed to be worth $3.6 million. The 25-year-old forward played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, appearing in 18 NBA games and averaging 5.2 points, 5 rebounds, and […]

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Free agent Alize Johnson has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his agent George Langberg announced to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. The deal is believed to be worth $3.6 million.

The 25-year-old forward played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, appearing in 18 NBA games and averaging 5.2 points, 5 rebounds, and a 58.8% shot accuracy rate. Johnson’s stand-out performance last season came in April, when he tallied 20 points and 21 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.

The need for Alize Johnson arose due to the Bulls’ offloading of Thaddeus Young and Lauri Markkanen during the offseason, who departed for San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers respectively.

Standing at 6 foot 7, Johnson was the second-round pick of the Indiana Pacers during the 2018 NBA Draft. Prior to launching his NBA career, the forward gained attention during his two seasons at Missouri State.

Alize Johnson is not the only last-minute trade that the Bulls secured. Fellow free agent Stanley Johnson was also snatched up, following the Bulls’ inability to land the signatures of primary targets Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge, who both signed with the Brooklyn Nets.

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NBA Free Agency: DeMar DeRozan Joins Bulls, Chris Paul Re-Signs https://sportzbonanza.com/nba-free-agency-demar-derozan-joins-bulls-chris-paul-re-signs/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:33:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16271 DeMar DeRozan with Raptors in 2018The 2021 NBA free agency is off to an electric start, with several teams making big moves to position themselves for a successful 2021-22 season. The majority of the big-name free agents are already off the board, with some of them making surprising and unexpected decisions. Let’s check out the biggest deals and moves. DeMar […]

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The 2021 NBA free agency is off to an electric start, with several teams making big moves to position themselves for a successful 2021-22 season. The majority of the big-name free agents are already off the board, with some of them making surprising and unexpected decisions. Let’s check out the biggest deals and moves.

DeMar DeRozan Joins the Bulls

After spending the previous three seasons with San Antonio Spurs, four-time All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan is off to a new challenge. DeRozan is joining the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal that will see him earn $85 million in the next three years. For their role in the deal, the Spurs gained Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu, one first-round pick, and two second-rounders.

DeRozan finished the season averaging 21.6 points, 4.2 boards, and career-high 6.9 assists per game. The 32-year-old guard is expected to lead a revamped Bulls team that also signed guard Lonzo Ball on a four-year, $85 million deal and guard Alex Caruso on a four-year, $37 million contract.

Chris Paul Re-Signs With the Suns

After leading the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2020-21, Chris Paul decided to run it back with the franchise by inking a new four-year, $120 million contract. Paul, who earned All-Star and All-NBA nods last season, previously declined his $44 million option for 2021-22.

Suns previously also picked up Landry Shamet from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that saw them give up Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Kyle Lowry Headed to Miami

The Miami Heat made a big addition to their roster as well, signing All-Star guard Kyle Lowry to a three-year, $90 million contract. Lowry joins from the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal that will see the Heat sending Precious Achiuwa and Goran Dragic in exchange.

Lowry was courted by multiple NBA teams in the free agency but was interested only in the Heat as he wanted to play with Miami’s All-Star forward Jimmy Butler.

Miami made several other moves in the first days of free agency, agreeing to a five year, $90 million extension with sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, and resigning Victor Oladipo.

Lakers Get Carmelo Anthony, Add Several Others

The blockbuster trade for superstar Russell Westbrook left the Lakers with only five players under contract. Still, general manager Rob Pelinka quickly filled out the roster with veterans and young players through free agency.

The biggest news is definitely the addition of Carmelo Anthony, who signed on a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract. After being almost out of the league in 2019, Melo bounced back with two successful seasons in Portland and will now have a chance to compete for an NBA Championship with one of his best friends in LeBron James.

Lakers also added veterans Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, and Kent Bazemore while signing pair of young and prospective players in Kendrick Nunn and Malik Monk. They also re-signed restricted free agent Talen Horton-Tucker.

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Bucks Agree to 5-Year, $228 Million Supermax Extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-agree-to-5-year-228-million-supermax-extension-with-giannis-antetokounmpo/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:50:05 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15173 Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after finally agreeing to a five-year, $228 million supermax contract extension with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “Greek Freak” was under contract for the 2020-21 season with the Bucks, but would have become an unrestricted free agent next offseason had he not signed an extension […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after finally agreeing to a five-year, $228 million supermax contract extension with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The “Greek Freak” was under contract for the 2020-21 season with the Bucks, but would have become an unrestricted free agent next offseason had he not signed an extension with Milwaukee this year.

The Bucks were able to get the job done and keep one of the most exciting and talented players in the league on their roster for the upcoming future, no small feat for a small market team.

Antetokounmpo’s new contract, which makes him the highest-paid player in the league, will keep the 26-year-old forward in Milwaukee through the end of the 2025-26 season.

The deal is a coup for the Bucks, who ensure that they will have a star to lead their team, and a perennial MVP caliber player that they hope will bring them the franchise’s second-ever title.

Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game last season.

The two-time reigning MVP is now set to begin the upcoming season with his future settled and his focus back on helping getting the Bucks to once again be one of the league’s best teams and a legitimate title contender.

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Anthony Davis Set to Sign Five-Year Max Deal with Lakers https://sportzbonanza.com/anthony-davis-set-to-sign-five-year-max-deal-with-lakers/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:04:41 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15041 After joining the Lakers prior to the 2019-20 season via trade, and winning an NBA title with them as well, free agent forward Anthony Davis has decided to sign a max contract for the next five years. Davis, a seven-time All Star, ended up being the perfect complement to LeBron James in Tinseltown after signing […]

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After joining the Lakers prior to the 2019-20 season via trade, and winning an NBA title with them as well, free agent forward Anthony Davis has decided to sign a max contract for the next five years.

Davis, a seven-time All Star, ended up being the perfect complement to LeBron James in Tinseltown after signing with the Lakers. Although he hit the free agent market this summer, his resigning with the team was to be expected.

This expectation came to fruition on Thursday, when the former Kentucky star settled on a contract that was the biggest he could possibly get, worth $190 million and keeping him in LA through the end of the 2024-25 season.

The big man averaged 26.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game during his first season in Los Angeles, maintaining his status as one of the league’s best players.

Quite appropriately, the Lakers had also just come to an agreement with LeBron James for a two-year contract extension the same week. As a result, now their two biggest stars will be around for the next three seasons.

With a new revamped roster, fans and non-fans alike can expect the Lakers to be a serious threat to defend their crown for years to come.

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J. J. Barea Re-Signs with Mavericks on 1-Year Deal https://sportzbonanza.com/j-j-barea-re-signs-with-mavericks-on-1-year-deal/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:42:46 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=14987 Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is heading back to Texas once again in the 2020-21 season after he decided to ink a new one-year deal with the team. Barea, an NBA veteran who has spent 11 of his 14 seasons in the league with Dallas, will sign a one-year, $2.6 million veteran minimum deal […]

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Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is heading back to Texas once again in the 2020-21 season after he decided to ink a new one-year deal with the team.

Barea, an NBA veteran who has spent 11 of his 14 seasons in the league with Dallas, will sign a one-year, $2.6 million veteran minimum deal to contribute off of the bench for the Mavs.

The Puerto Rico native, who won an NBA title with the team in 2011 and has served as a spark plug off of the bench for many years in the league, missed part of last season after rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in January 2019.

He appeared in just 29 games for the Mavs, averaging 7.7 points and 3.9 assists per game in an average of 15.5 minutes of action.

Barea, who has long expressed a desire to become a coach after his playing career ends, is expected to play a role as a mentor in the upcoming season while serving as one of the team’s last options off of the bench.

His expertise should help young players like Jalen Brunson and newly-acquired draft pick Tyrell Terry continue to grow as they look to become the team’s stars of the future.

Barea’s new deal is expected to be formally announced in the coming week.

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C Alex Len Agrees to Deal with Toronto Raptors https://sportzbonanza.com/c-alex-len-agrees-to-deal-with-toronto-raptors/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:05:29 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14908 It did not take long for the Toronto Raptors to find a replacement for departed center Marc Gasol, as the team inked center Alex Len to a one-year deal. The contract, valued at $2.3 million according to ESPN sources, brings the former fifth overall draft pick to a team that needed depth in the paint […]

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It did not take long for the Toronto Raptors to find a replacement for departed center Marc Gasol, as the team inked center Alex Len to a one-year deal.

The contract, valued at $2.3 million according to ESPN sources, brings the former fifth overall draft pick to a team that needed depth in the paint after losing Gasol and Serge Ibaka.

Their new Ukrainian big man has already spent seven years in the league with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, and most recently, the Sacramento Kings.

Len, who moved from Atlanta to Sacramento in a mid-season trade last season, only averaged 8.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 2019-20, a small step back from his 2018-19 season which saw him break the double-digit scoring mark for the first time in his career.

The veteran center, who is still only 27 years old, is expected to be Toronto’s first big man off the bench and will provide interior scoring, rebounding, and tough defense at a very low price.

Len will be tasked with playing for the first contender of his career, a move that could spark him to tap into some of his untapped potential.

The team is expected to officially announce the signing in the coming days.

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Grant Williams, one of the most notable free agents left on the market, reportedly has a new team. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams is heading to the Dallas Mavericks via sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics.

As part of the deal, which also includes the San Antonio Spurs, Williams is getting a five-year, $53 million deal. The Celtics will get two second-rounders while the Spurs land forward Reggie Bullock from Dallas. The agreement will also see the Mavs receiving two second-round selections.

Williams emerged as a valuable contributor for the Celtics in 2022-23 and was expected to assume an even more prominent role last season. However, Boston’s new head coach Joe Mazzulla didn’t seem too eager to expand his role.

The 24-year-old player ended up playing similar minutes in 2022-23 while averaging 8.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, all career highs. Still, his playing time took a dip in the playoffs, where he spent just 17.7 minutes on the floor on average.

Williams underwent surgery on his hand this offseason but is expected to be ready in time for training camp. He might end up being a great acquisition for the Mavs, considering his ability to defend the team’s best players and efficient three-point shooting.

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Warriors’ Donte DiVincenzo To Enter Free Agency https://sportzbonanza.com/warriors-donte-divincenzo-to-enter-free-agency/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 06:08:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21411 Wildcats guard Donte DiVincenzo in 2018Golden State Warriors shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be activating his $4.7 million player option in his current contract, sources revealed on Tuesday. This means that the 26-year-old will be entering free agency once his contract lapses. This decision comes as little surprise to the Warriors’ team, with both the franchise and other front-office […]

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Golden State Warriors shooting guard Donte DiVincenzo will not be activating his $4.7 million player option in his current contract, sources revealed on Tuesday. This means that the 26-year-old will be entering free agency once his contract lapses.

This decision comes as little surprise to the Warriors’ team, with both the franchise and other front-office executives across the league expressing feelings that DiVincenzo has outplayed his contract since arriving in San Francisco from the Sacramento Kings prior to last season.

Since joining the Warriors, DiVincenzo has managed to return to form following an ankle injury that resulted in him being sidelined for half of the 2021-22 NBA season.

Upon his return to fitness, DiVincenzo made 72 appearances for the Warriors, ultimately proving himself a reliable option during a volatile phase for the team when several players departed throughout the season.

In addition to building a reputation as a reliable passer, DiVincenzo proved his shooting ability, scoring almost 40% of his 3-pointers last season.

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Kyle Kuzma to Become Free Agent After Declining Contract Option https://sportzbonanza.com/kyle-kuzma-to-become-free-agent-after-declining-contract-option/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:40:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21362 Kyle Kuzma at the Sports Illustrated Third Annual Fashionable 50 in 2018The Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is set to become a free agent after he reportedly declined his $13 million player option, sources revealed to ESPN on Tuesday. Averaging a career-high 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds over the course of last season, Kuzma is already being regarded as one of the most appealing players to […]

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The Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is set to become a free agent after he reportedly declined his $13 million player option, sources revealed to ESPN on Tuesday.

Averaging a career-high 21.2 points and 7.2 rebounds over the course of last season, Kuzma is already being regarded as one of the most appealing players to hit free agency this summer.

Kuzma had previously told reporters that he would be willing to stay in Washington, however, his opinion has appeared to change following the restructuring of the franchise at the end of last season. General manager Tommy Sheppard was dismissed, with former Clippers GM Michael Winger taking charge.

Selected as the number 27 pick overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft, Kuzma made an almost immediate impact for his team, averaging 19 points per game once he got into his second season.

While his role was downgraded following the arrival of Anthony Davis, Kuzma played a role in the Lakers’ NBA Championship triumph in 2020. Less than two years later, Kuzma joined the Wizards as part of the deal that saw Russell Westbrook move in the opposite direction.

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Mavericks Sign Free Agent Frank Ntilikina https://sportzbonanza.com/mavericks-sign-free-agent-frank-ntilikina/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:26:11 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16555 Frank Ntilikina in 2017The Dallas Mavericks confirmed on Friday the signing of free agent Frank Ntilikina, the number eight pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The addition of Ntilikina will help the Mavericks to boost their lineup of guards as they head into the new 2021-22 season. Ntilikina began his professional NBA career with the New York Knicks, […]

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The Dallas Mavericks confirmed on Friday the signing of free agent Frank Ntilikina, the number eight pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. The addition of Ntilikina will help the Mavericks to boost their lineup of guards as they head into the new 2021-22 season.

Ntilikina began his professional NBA career with the New York Knicks, representing the team from Manhattan for four seasons. During his time at Madison Square Garden, the French player averaged 5.5 points and 2.7 assists.

Born in Belgium, Ntilikina moved to France at the age of 3, where he later entered Strasbourg IG’s youth academy when he was 15. After helping Strasbourg to the French Youth League Championship title in the 2014-15 season, Ntilikina signed a professional contract with the first team.

The 23-year-old star represented Strasbourg in 32 games during the 2015–16 Pro A season, scoring 1.3 points per game and being named the league’s Best Young Player that year.

Ntilikina represented France at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, picking up a silver medal after his side lost to the United States in the gold medal game.

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Alize Johnson Signs 2-Year Deal With Bulls https://sportzbonanza.com/alize-johnson-signs-2-year-deal-with-bulls/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 06:21:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16456 Alize Johnson with Missouri State in 2017Free agent Alize Johnson has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his agent George Langberg announced to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. The deal is believed to be worth $3.6 million. The 25-year-old forward played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, appearing in 18 NBA games and averaging 5.2 points, 5 rebounds, and […]

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Free agent Alize Johnson has signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, his agent George Langberg announced to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Monday. The deal is believed to be worth $3.6 million.

The 25-year-old forward played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, appearing in 18 NBA games and averaging 5.2 points, 5 rebounds, and a 58.8% shot accuracy rate. Johnson’s stand-out performance last season came in April, when he tallied 20 points and 21 rebounds against the Indiana Pacers.

The need for Alize Johnson arose due to the Bulls’ offloading of Thaddeus Young and Lauri Markkanen during the offseason, who departed for San Antonio Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers respectively.

Standing at 6 foot 7, Johnson was the second-round pick of the Indiana Pacers during the 2018 NBA Draft. Prior to launching his NBA career, the forward gained attention during his two seasons at Missouri State.

Alize Johnson is not the only last-minute trade that the Bulls secured. Fellow free agent Stanley Johnson was also snatched up, following the Bulls’ inability to land the signatures of primary targets Paul Millsap and LaMarcus Aldridge, who both signed with the Brooklyn Nets.

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NBA Free Agency: DeMar DeRozan Joins Bulls, Chris Paul Re-Signs https://sportzbonanza.com/nba-free-agency-demar-derozan-joins-bulls-chris-paul-re-signs/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 06:33:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16271 DeMar DeRozan with Raptors in 2018The 2021 NBA free agency is off to an electric start, with several teams making big moves to position themselves for a successful 2021-22 season. The majority of the big-name free agents are already off the board, with some of them making surprising and unexpected decisions. Let’s check out the biggest deals and moves. DeMar […]

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The 2021 NBA free agency is off to an electric start, with several teams making big moves to position themselves for a successful 2021-22 season. The majority of the big-name free agents are already off the board, with some of them making surprising and unexpected decisions. Let’s check out the biggest deals and moves.

DeMar DeRozan Joins the Bulls

After spending the previous three seasons with San Antonio Spurs, four-time All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan is off to a new challenge. DeRozan is joining the Chicago Bulls in a sign-and-trade deal that will see him earn $85 million in the next three years. For their role in the deal, the Spurs gained Thaddeus Young, Al-Farouq Aminu, one first-round pick, and two second-rounders.

DeRozan finished the season averaging 21.6 points, 4.2 boards, and career-high 6.9 assists per game. The 32-year-old guard is expected to lead a revamped Bulls team that also signed guard Lonzo Ball on a four-year, $85 million deal and guard Alex Caruso on a four-year, $37 million contract.

Chris Paul Re-Signs With the Suns

After leading the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2020-21, Chris Paul decided to run it back with the franchise by inking a new four-year, $120 million contract. Paul, who earned All-Star and All-NBA nods last season, previously declined his $44 million option for 2021-22.

Suns previously also picked up Landry Shamet from the Brooklyn Nets in a trade that saw them give up Jevon Carter and the No. 29 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

Kyle Lowry Headed to Miami

The Miami Heat made a big addition to their roster as well, signing All-Star guard Kyle Lowry to a three-year, $90 million contract. Lowry joins from the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal that will see the Heat sending Precious Achiuwa and Goran Dragic in exchange.

Lowry was courted by multiple NBA teams in the free agency but was interested only in the Heat as he wanted to play with Miami’s All-Star forward Jimmy Butler.

Miami made several other moves in the first days of free agency, agreeing to a five year, $90 million extension with sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, and resigning Victor Oladipo.

Lakers Get Carmelo Anthony, Add Several Others

The blockbuster trade for superstar Russell Westbrook left the Lakers with only five players under contract. Still, general manager Rob Pelinka quickly filled out the roster with veterans and young players through free agency.

The biggest news is definitely the addition of Carmelo Anthony, who signed on a one-year, veteran’s minimum contract. After being almost out of the league in 2019, Melo bounced back with two successful seasons in Portland and will now have a chance to compete for an NBA Championship with one of his best friends in LeBron James.

Lakers also added veterans Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza, Wayne Ellington, and Kent Bazemore while signing pair of young and prospective players in Kendrick Nunn and Malik Monk. They also re-signed restricted free agent Talen Horton-Tucker.

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Bucks Agree to 5-Year, $228 Million Supermax Extension with Giannis Antetokounmpo https://sportzbonanza.com/bucks-agree-to-5-year-228-million-supermax-extension-with-giannis-antetokounmpo/ Fri, 18 Dec 2020 06:50:05 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15173 Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Milwaukee Bucks breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after finally agreeing to a five-year, $228 million supermax contract extension with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo. The “Greek Freak” was under contract for the 2020-21 season with the Bucks, but would have become an unrestricted free agent next offseason had he not signed an extension […]

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The Milwaukee Bucks breathed a sigh of relief on Tuesday after finally agreeing to a five-year, $228 million supermax contract extension with star player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The “Greek Freak” was under contract for the 2020-21 season with the Bucks, but would have become an unrestricted free agent next offseason had he not signed an extension with Milwaukee this year.

The Bucks were able to get the job done and keep one of the most exciting and talented players in the league on their roster for the upcoming future, no small feat for a small market team.

Antetokounmpo’s new contract, which makes him the highest-paid player in the league, will keep the 26-year-old forward in Milwaukee through the end of the 2025-26 season.

The deal is a coup for the Bucks, who ensure that they will have a star to lead their team, and a perennial MVP caliber player that they hope will bring them the franchise’s second-ever title.

Antetokounmpo averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game last season.

The two-time reigning MVP is now set to begin the upcoming season with his future settled and his focus back on helping getting the Bucks to once again be one of the league’s best teams and a legitimate title contender.

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Anthony Davis Set to Sign Five-Year Max Deal with Lakers https://sportzbonanza.com/anthony-davis-set-to-sign-five-year-max-deal-with-lakers/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 07:04:41 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15041 After joining the Lakers prior to the 2019-20 season via trade, and winning an NBA title with them as well, free agent forward Anthony Davis has decided to sign a max contract for the next five years. Davis, a seven-time All Star, ended up being the perfect complement to LeBron James in Tinseltown after signing […]

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After joining the Lakers prior to the 2019-20 season via trade, and winning an NBA title with them as well, free agent forward Anthony Davis has decided to sign a max contract for the next five years.

Davis, a seven-time All Star, ended up being the perfect complement to LeBron James in Tinseltown after signing with the Lakers. Although he hit the free agent market this summer, his resigning with the team was to be expected.

This expectation came to fruition on Thursday, when the former Kentucky star settled on a contract that was the biggest he could possibly get, worth $190 million and keeping him in LA through the end of the 2024-25 season.

The big man averaged 26.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game during his first season in Los Angeles, maintaining his status as one of the league’s best players.

Quite appropriately, the Lakers had also just come to an agreement with LeBron James for a two-year contract extension the same week. As a result, now their two biggest stars will be around for the next three seasons.

With a new revamped roster, fans and non-fans alike can expect the Lakers to be a serious threat to defend their crown for years to come.

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J. J. Barea Re-Signs with Mavericks on 1-Year Deal https://sportzbonanza.com/j-j-barea-re-signs-with-mavericks-on-1-year-deal/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 05:42:46 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=14987 Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is heading back to Texas once again in the 2020-21 season after he decided to ink a new one-year deal with the team. Barea, an NBA veteran who has spent 11 of his 14 seasons in the league with Dallas, will sign a one-year, $2.6 million veteran minimum deal […]

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Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea is heading back to Texas once again in the 2020-21 season after he decided to ink a new one-year deal with the team.

Barea, an NBA veteran who has spent 11 of his 14 seasons in the league with Dallas, will sign a one-year, $2.6 million veteran minimum deal to contribute off of the bench for the Mavs.

The Puerto Rico native, who won an NBA title with the team in 2011 and has served as a spark plug off of the bench for many years in the league, missed part of last season after rehabbing from a torn Achilles tendon suffered in January 2019.

He appeared in just 29 games for the Mavs, averaging 7.7 points and 3.9 assists per game in an average of 15.5 minutes of action.

Barea, who has long expressed a desire to become a coach after his playing career ends, is expected to play a role as a mentor in the upcoming season while serving as one of the team’s last options off of the bench.

His expertise should help young players like Jalen Brunson and newly-acquired draft pick Tyrell Terry continue to grow as they look to become the team’s stars of the future.

Barea’s new deal is expected to be formally announced in the coming week.

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C Alex Len Agrees to Deal with Toronto Raptors https://sportzbonanza.com/c-alex-len-agrees-to-deal-with-toronto-raptors/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 05:05:29 +0000 https://stagingspb.wpengine.com/?p=14908 It did not take long for the Toronto Raptors to find a replacement for departed center Marc Gasol, as the team inked center Alex Len to a one-year deal. The contract, valued at $2.3 million according to ESPN sources, brings the former fifth overall draft pick to a team that needed depth in the paint […]

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It did not take long for the Toronto Raptors to find a replacement for departed center Marc Gasol, as the team inked center Alex Len to a one-year deal.

The contract, valued at $2.3 million according to ESPN sources, brings the former fifth overall draft pick to a team that needed depth in the paint after losing Gasol and Serge Ibaka.

Their new Ukrainian big man has already spent seven years in the league with the Phoenix Suns, Atlanta Hawks, and most recently, the Sacramento Kings.

Len, who moved from Atlanta to Sacramento in a mid-season trade last season, only averaged 8.0 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in 2019-20, a small step back from his 2018-19 season which saw him break the double-digit scoring mark for the first time in his career.

The veteran center, who is still only 27 years old, is expected to be Toronto’s first big man off the bench and will provide interior scoring, rebounding, and tough defense at a very low price.

Len will be tasked with playing for the first contender of his career, a move that could spark him to tap into some of his untapped potential.

The team is expected to officially announce the signing in the coming days.

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