The NBA yesterday had lots of news and stories break. In this article I’ll be breaking down the biggest stories that happened on June 29. Today {June 30} free agency starts and I’ll be covering all the news around the league.
- Dejounte Murray traded to Hawks
Dejounte Murray has been officially traded to the Atlanta Hawks for 3 first round picks, a 2026 pick swap and Danilo Gallinari, this will be an interesting fit as Hawks PG Trae Young is top 10 in usage rate and Murray is also a high usage rate player.
- James Harden declines player option
James Harden has declined his $47.1 million dollar player option to become a unrestricted free agent, Harden and the 76ers are already in talks to sign an extension, Harden is expected to sign a 4 year deal worth 30-37 million a year, making it a team friendly deal for the sixers to make a championship push.
- Nuggets trade for Caldwell-Pope
The Denver Nuggets have made a trade with the Washington Wizards, The Nuggets receive SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith in exchange for Monte Morris and SG Will Barton.
- Deandre Ayton returning to suns?
With Phoenix Suns star center Deandre Ayton not being happy with no max contract offer from the Suns, Ayton is looking to get paid this offseason, but many higher up media members are saying there’s little to no market for Ayton which could possibly believe Ayton could return to the Suns on a one year deal.
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