Новости за 03.08.2021

The Minnesota Timberwolves and free agent forward Nathan Knight have agreed to a two-way deal, a league source told HoopsHype.

The Los Angeles Lakers always generate a ton of headlines, but this year that has happened even more as they have added several big names.

It appears we have a John Collins waiting game unfolding in Atlanta. As has been reported elsewhere, the Hawks have a very healthy offer out to their restricted free agent that has yet to be accepted. Per sources with knowledge of the situation, it’s for five years and $125 million.

Considering America’s place in the world when it comes to men’s basketball, it should come as no surprise that the United States often receives opponents’ absolute best shots in international competition, be it at the Olympics or World Cup.

A loss against Team USA in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics may have signaled the end of Pau Gasol’s illustrious playing career, and if that is the case, what a sensational career it was.

Free agent guard Ben McLemore has agreed to a deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul told HoopsHype. It’s a one-year, $2.4 million deal between the two sides.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Atlanta Hawks All-Star G Trae Young has agreed to a five-year, $207 million designated rookie maximum extension, his agent Omar Wilkes of @KlutchSports tells ESPN.

Jon Krawczynski: Gorgui Dieng has agreed to terms with the Atlanta Hawks in a one-year, $4M deal, league sources tell The Athletic

Among big-name players who were most likely to leave their team in NBA free agency, Kyle Lowry was arguably the most impactful available.

Adrian Wojnarowski: Free agent F Solomon Hill has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks, source tells ESPN.

When free agency began on Monday, one of the first biggest dominos to fall was a sign-and-trade that sent Lonzo Ball to the Chicago Bulls.

Paul Garcia: Shams just said on the Stadium live show that John Collins and the Hawks aren’t close to a deal as of right now. He said other teams with interest in Collins are watching that situation

Jeff Schultz: The Hawks and guard Trae Young are expected to finalize terms on a max contract shortly after midnight, a source told @TheAthletic . The NBA technically doesn’t allow extension of rookie deals until after midnight.

NBA free agency is upon us, here’s the latest intel gathered by HoopsHype on some of the notable free agents entering the market.