The Latest NBA Deals You Need to Know About
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- Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets
- Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat
- Kemba Walker to the Boston Celtics
- Khris Middleton to the Milwaukee Bucks
- Al Horford to the Philadelphia 76ers
- Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers
- DeAndre Jordan to the Brooklyn Nets
- Julius Randle to the New York Knicks
- Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings
- Brook Lopez to the Milwaukee Bucks
The NBA trade deadline is fast approaching and there are a lot of rumors flying around about which players might be on the move. Stay up-to-date on the latest deals with our NBA trade deadline tracker.
Kyrie Irving to the Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets have acquired Kyrie Irving from the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster deal that also sends Kevin Durant to the Nets. The Nets will also receive a protected first-round pick in the 2020 NBA draft as well as a second-round pick in 2025. The Celtics will receive point guard Marcus Smart and center Kendrick Perkins in the deal.
Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat
One of the biggest names in the NBA has a new home.
Jimmy Butler is headed to the Miami Heat after agreeing to a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The four-time All-Star will sign a four-year, $142 million contract with the Heat.
Kemba Walker to the Boston Celtics
Kemba Walker is headed to the Boston Celtics The point guard has agreed to a four-year, $141 million deal with the team, his agent Jeff Wechsler told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 29-year-old is coming off his best season as a pro, averaging 25.6 points and 5.9 assists while shooting career highs from 3-point range (35.6%) and the field overall (48.7%). He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career and led the Charlotte Hornets to their first playoff berth in five years.
Khris Middleton to the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks and Khris Middleton have agreed to a five-year, $178 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Middleton, 27, was due to become a free agent next week and was reportedly sought after by the Philadelphia 76ers and Houston Rockets
The Bucks reportedly met with Middleton on Sunday night in an attempt to keep him from leaving.
Middleton has been with the Bucks since 2013 and has averaged 15.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in his career.
Al Horford to the Philadelphia 76ers
Al Horford has been one of the best players in the NBA for many years now. He’s a versatile big man who can play both inside and out, and he’s an excellent Defensive Player The Philadelphia 76ers have signed Al Horford to a four-year, $109 million deal.
Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a five-year, $180 million maximum contract with free agent forward Tobias Harris league sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Sixers beat out the Nets and Mavericks for Harris, 27, one of the most coveted players in this summer’s free-agent class Harris gives the Sixers a potential top-10 player to pair with All-Star center Joel Embiid and All-Star point guard Ben Simmons
DeAndre Jordan to the Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets and DeAndre Jordan have agreed to a four-year, $40 million deal, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Jordan, 30, averaged 11.0 points and 13.1 rebounds in 82 games for the Dallas Mavericks last season, his first with the team after signing as a Free Agent in 2018. He ranked second in the NBA in rebounding percentage (.638) and sixth in blocks per game (1.51).
The Nets had been exploring a sign-and-trade deal with the Mavericks for Jordan but were unable to reach an agreement, sources said.
Julius Randle to the New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have reached an agreement with free agent Julius Randle according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
Randle, who spent last season with the New Orleans Pelicans was one of the most coveted free agents on the market. He ultimately agreed to a three-year, $63 million deal with the Knicks.
The 24-year-old forward averaged 21.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game last season, career highs in both categories. He’ll likely be tasked with leading the Knicks’ frontcourt alongside second-year big man Mitchell Robinson.
Harrison Barnes to the Sacramento Kings
The Kings have signed former Dallas Mavericks small forward Harrison Barnes to a four-year, $85 million deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
The 27-year-old Barnes was one of the Mavericks’ key pieces last season, averaging 19.2 points and 5.5 rebounds per game while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 36.8 percent from three-point range He’ll now join a Kings team that made a surprise playoff push last season led by point guard De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield and fellow newcomer Bogdan Bogdanovic.
Brook Lopez to the Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have struck a deal with the Brooklyn Nets acquiring center Brook Lopez and the rights to European star guard Álex Abrines in exchange for forward Thon Maker.
The 7-foot Lopez gives the Bucks a much-needed Three-point shooting threat at center, as he has converted on 34.5 percent of his attempts from beyond the arc over the last three seasons. He also provides some solid rim protection, as he averaged 1.7 blocks per game last season.
Abrines, meanwhile, is a 6-foot-6 sharpshooter who has been one of the top scorers in the EuroLeague over the last few years. He has shot 42.1 percent from three-point range over his career in Europe and should be able to provide an instant boost to the Bucks’ perimeter shooting.
