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Summary of free agent signing transactions: Rockets Gods, Clippers Veterans Shelter

6:31pm, 1 July 2025【Basketball】

Los Angeles Clippers News: Veteran shelter

Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that free agent center Brooke Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

free agent forward Nicholas Batum will sign a two-year, $11.5 million contract to return to the Los Angeles Clippers. The deal includes a team option and a trade kicker.

7:33 PM ET: Free agent guard Carris Leville has agreed to a two-year, $29 million contract with the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Rockets Management Conquered: Finney Smith Capela joins

7:30 pm ET: Free agent center Clint Capela has agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million contract with the Houston Rockets. Capela was drafted by the Rockets in 2014, where he spent six seasons before being traded to the Atlanta Hawks in 2020.

free agent forward Dorian Finney-Smith has agreed to a four-year, $53 million contract with the Houston Rockets.

7:26 pm ET: Free agent center Luke Connett has agreed to a four-year, $41 million contract with the San Antonio Spurs, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

7:18 pm ET: Free agent center Rooney has agreed to a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

7:16 PM ET: Free agent Bruce Brown has agreed to a one-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Brown won the championship with the Nuggets in 2023, but spent last season with the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans.

7:13 PM ET: Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Milwaukee Bucks as a player option in the 2026-27 season, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Nuggets continue to avoid taxes

7:06 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that the Denver Nuggets are trading Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round draft pick to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Cameron Johnson.

7:02 pm ET: Free agent guard Russell has reached a two-year, $13 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania.

7:00 pm ET: Free agent guard Trey Jones has agreed to a three-year, $24 million contract to return to the Chicago Bulls, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Grizzlies have a series of operations, still in place

7:09 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that free agent guard Ty Jerome has agreed to a three-year, $28 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies with a player option in the third year.

6:33 PM ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that the Memphis Grizzlies and guard Cam Spencer have agreed to a two-year, $4.5 million full-money contract.

6:32 PM ET: Free agent C/F Paul Reed has agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Detroit Pistons, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania.

6:20 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that restricted free agent Santi Aldama has agreed to a three-year, $52.5 million contract to return to the Memphis Grizzlies.

6:16 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that the Memphis Grizzlies and All-Star Jaren Jackson Jr. will reach a five-year, up to $240 million renegotiation and contract renewal, including the player option for the final year of the 2029-30 deal.

2:47 pm ET: Sources tell ESPN's Shams Charania that guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a buyout of contract with the Utah Jazz. Jazz officials and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul finalized the acquisition agreement on Monday, which allowed Clarkson to join the contender this summer.

12:45 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that free agent big man Day 'Ron Sharpe intends to sign a two-year, $12 million contract to return to the Brooklyn Nets. Sharp played 50 games for Brooklyn last season, averaging 7.9 points and 6.6 rebounds.

12:42 pm ET: Sources told ESPN's Shams Charania that free agent forward Joe Ingles intends to sign a one-year, $3.6 million contract to return to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Ingles played 19 games last season for the Timberwolves.

9:00 a.m. ET: How will the Golden State Warriors deal with restricted free agent Jonathan Cumingga? According to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk, the Brooklyn Nets are the only team that can offer a starting salary of $20 million or more, and the Golden State Warriors will wait and see what the market is for Cumingga. The Warriors have the right to match, and can also explore options for signing and trading. If no deals become a reality, they can keep Cuminga — see how he can continue to grow with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green — and next season, if they want.

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