NBA free agency: Latest news, rumblings and reports

ByABC News
July 5, 2016, 8:50 PM

— -- With NBA free agency underway, the updates are rolling in from around the league. Keep track of all the latest from our team of reporters:

July 5 updates

July 4 updates

July 3 updates

11:06 p.m. ET: Deron Williams has come to an agreement with the Dallas Mavericks for a one-year, $10 million deal, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. Williams joined the Mavs last season after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets following the 2014-15 season. The five-time All-star averaged 14.1 points and 5.8 assists per game during his first season in Dallas.

9:57 p.m. ET: The Milwaukee Bucks still have a free-agent recruiting meeting scheduled with Dwyane Wade next week, after he returns from his European vacation, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. The Bucks, like the New York Knicks and Chicago Bulls, don't presently have the requisite salary-cap space to sign Wade, but strong belief leaguewide remains that the Miami Heat and Wade will ultimately find a resolution. Sources told Stein that both the Bucks and Denver Nuggets are hanging around in case Wade decides it's indeed time to leave the only franchise he has ever played for.

8:20 p.m. ET: Free-agent wing Matt Barnes has agreed to join the Sacramento Kings, sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. The 36-year-old small forward embarks on his second stint in Sacramento, last playing for the franchise during the 2004-05 season.

7:38 p.m. ET:  Allen Crabbe has free-agent meetings set up on Tuesday, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears. A former second-round pick, Crabbe finished last season averaging 10.3 points per game. The Portland Trail Blazers have the right to match any offer tendered to Crabbe, who is a restricted free agent.

6:52 p.m. ET: Rajon Rondo has agreed to a two-year, $28-million deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources told The Undefeated's Marc Spears. "I'm excited. Great organization with pieces around me that I'm excited about," Rondo told The Undefeated.

6:24 p.m. ET: Free-agent shooting guard Jamal Crawford has agreed to a three-year, $42-million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, Crawford confirmed to ESPN. USA Today was first to report the agreement. Crawford is the only person in NBA history to win Sixth Man of the Year three times, most recently in the 2015-16 season.

1:30 p.m. ET: The Utah Jazz accepted a trade Sunday afternoon that will send guard Trey Burke to the Washington Wizards for a 2021 second-round draft pick. NBA Insider Kevin Pelton grades the deal here.

12:35 p.m. ET: The Brooklyn Nets will give a four-year, $50 million offer sheet to Miami Heat restricted free agent guard Tyler Johnson , sources confirmed, giving Miami three days to match once Johnson can officially sign on July 7.

11:29 a.m. ET:  Manu Ginobili announced on his website that he will return for a 15th NBA season. League sources told ESPN's Marc Stein that Ginobili is expected to re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs. Ginobili signed a two-year contract last summer but last month declined his player option for 2016-17 worth $2.9 million.

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- Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 3, 2016

July 2 updates

11:48 p.m. ET: The Warriors have reached out to three-time Sixth Man winner Jamal Crawford , but things are on hold until Kevin Durant signs, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The Nets have also contacted Crawford, and sources tell ESPN's Mike Mazzeo that the free agent was disappointed with the Clippers' offer.

@JCrossover might as well come to Boston my brotha lol. I know we would take you!

- Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) July 3, 2016

10:23 p.m. ET:  Kevin Durant will make his free agency decision within the next 24-36 hours, league sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard. Durant met with the Thunder, Warriors, Clippers, Heat, Spurs and Celtics in advance of his decision.

9:33 p.m. ET: The Clippers have formally made an offer to free agent Jamal Crawford , but the three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year is still mulling over his options, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.

8:44 p.m. ET: Eric Gordon has reached an agreement to join the Rockets on a four-year, $53 million deal, a source told ESPN's Chris Broussard. The Vertical first reported the deal. Gordon joins fellow former-Pelican  Ryan Anderson in Houston.

8:12 p.m. ET: Ian Mahinmi has agreed to join the Wizards on a four-year, $64 million deal, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears. The Washington Post first reported the arrangement.

7:57 p.m. ET: Austin Rivers has agreed to a three-year deal with the Clippers, according to the Orange County Register's Dan Woike. The Vertical first reported the agreement. For the Clippers to sign Kevin Durant, the Clippers needed to create more cap space, suggesting L.A. is bowing out of the Durant race.

7:53 p.m. ET: The Dallas Mavericks intend to make a max offer to Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Harrison Barnes , league sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. Stein reported that Dallas understands Barnes will likely only be available if the Warriors land  Kevin Durant, but the Mavs want to try anyway.

7:46 p.m. ET: Courtney Lee has agreed to four-year deal worth $48 million with the  New York Knicks, sources told ESPN's Ian Begley. Basketball Insiders first reported the agreement. Begley reported that all four years are fully guaranteed.

7:15 p.m. ET: Al Horford has agreed to a four-year deal worth $113 million with the Boston Celtics, sources confirmed to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The Vertical first reported the signing. Windhorst reported that the Hawks' offer topped out at five years and $136 million.

Celtic Pride!!!!!! ????????????????????????????????????

- Al Horford (@Al_Horford) July 2, 2016

6:50 p.m. ET: ESPN's Marc Stein said sources indicate Sacramento and Indiana have had recent trade discussions involving Kings forward Rudy Gay . Sources also maintain that no matter what happens with Indiana, Gay is right there with Greg Monroe in terms of proven players available via trade.

4:59 p.m. ET: Free-agent forward Ryan Anderson is headed to the Houston Rockets on a four-year deal worth $80 million, his agency, Octagon, told ESPN's Marc Stein. The Rockets met with the former Pelican on Saturday afternoon and finalized the deal after a meeting that lasted nearly two hours. 

3:49 p.m. ET: The Celtics called in the area's most famous athlete to help with their sales pitch to Kevin Durant. A Snapchat photo of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was posted on Reddit's NBA page. The snapshot showed Brady walking alongside Celtics boss Danny Ainge.

3:45 p.m. ET: Arron Afflalo has agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with Sacramento, sources confirmed to ESPN.com's Ian Begley. The Vertical first reported the agreement with the nine-year veteran guard who played for the Knicks last season.

3:43 p.m. ET: Bismack Biyombo has agreed to a four-year deal with Orlando that is expected to land in the $70 million range, league sources told ESPN.com's Marc? Stein. The Associated Press first reported the agreement with the former Raptors big man.

2:40 p.m. ET: The Knicks' offer to Courtney Lee is north of $10 million per year for four years, sources tell ESPN's Ian Begley. Many in the Knicks organization would love to see Lee sign, but New York will have competition from teams that can probably offer a contract with a higher annual value. Lee is considering other offers.

2:13 p.m. ET: The Celtics emerged encouraged after meeting with Al Horford on Friday, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Chris Forsberg. The Vertical reported Saturday that the Celtics and Wizards have emerged as front-runners for Horford.

1:53 p.m. ET: Jon Leuer , who has played for four teams in five seasons, has landed a four-year deal worth $42 million with the Detroit Pistons after posting his best season to date in Phoenix, sources tell ESPN's Marc Stein.

12:31 p.m. ET: The San Antonio Spurs like to keep free-agent presentations short. They wrapped up this morning's visit with top free-agent target  Kevin Durant in less than two hours, sources tell ESPN's Marc Stein.

11:10 a.m. ET: Free agent Luol Deng has agreed to a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers that is worth $72 million, a source confirmed to ESPN's Chris Broussard on Saturday. The agreement was first reported by The Vertical.

1:19 a.m. ET: Veteran swingman Joe Johnson reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz on a two-year, $22 million deal, according to multiple reports. The agreement was first reported by Turner Sports. Johnson, 35, gives the up-and-coming Jazz a proven scorer and level-headed veteran.

Free agent tracker: Click here for a look at every deal so far

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- Manu Ginobili (@manuginobili) July 3, 2016

July 2 updates

11:48 p.m. ET: The Warriors have reached out to three-time Sixth Man winner Jamal Crawford , but things are on hold until Kevin Durant signs, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. The Nets have also contacted Crawford, and sources tell ESPN's Mike Mazzeo that the free agent was disappointed with the Clippers' offer.

@JCrossover might as well come to Boston my brotha lol. I know we would take you!

- Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) July 3, 2016

10:23 p.m. ET:  Kevin Durant will make his free agency decision within the next 24-36 hours, league sources told ESPN's Chris Broussard. Durant met with the Thunder, Warriors, Clippers, Heat, Spurs and Celtics in advance of his decision.


9:33 p.m. ET: The Clippers have formally made an offer to free agent Jamal Crawford , but the three-time NBA Sixth Man of the Year is still mulling over his options, according to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne.


8:44 p.m. ET: Eric Gordon has reached an agreement to join the Rockets on a four-year, $53 million deal, a source told ESPN's Chris Broussard. The Vertical first reported the deal. Gordon joins fellow former-Pelican  Ryan Anderson in Houston.


8:12 p.m. ET: Ian Mahinmi has agreed to join the Wizards on a four-year, $64 million deal, a source told The Undefeated's Marc Spears. The Washington Post first reported the arrangement.


7:57 p.m. ET: Austin Rivers has agreed to a three-year deal with the Clippers, according to the Orange County Register's Dan Woike. The Vertical first reported the agreement. For the Clippers to sign Kevin Durant, the Clippers needed to create more cap space, suggesting L.A. is bowing out of the Durant race.


7:53 p.m. ET: The Dallas Mavericks intend to make a max offer to Golden State Warriors restricted free agent Harrison Barnes , league sources told ESPN's Marc Stein. Stein reported that Dallas understands Barnes will likely only be available if the Warriors land  Kevin Durant, but the Mavs want to try anyway.


7:46 p.m. ET: Courtney Lee has agreed to four-year deal worth $48 million with the  New York Knicks, sources told ESPN's Ian Begley. Basketball Insiders first reported the agreement. Begley reported that all four years are fully guaranteed.


7:15 p.m. ET: Al Horford has agreed to a four-year deal worth $113 million with the Boston Celtics, sources confirmed to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. The Vertical first reported the signing. Windhorst reported that the Hawks' offer topped out at five years and $136 million.

Celtic Pride!!!!!! ????????????????????????????????????

- Al Horford (@Al_Horford) July 2, 2016

6:50 p.m. ET: ESPN's Marc Stein said sources indicate Sacramento and Indiana have had recent trade discussions involving Kings forward Rudy Gay . Sources also maintain that no matter what happens with Indiana, Gay is right there with Greg Monroe in terms of proven players available via trade.


4:59 p.m. ET: Free-agent forward Ryan Anderson is headed to the Houston Rockets on a four-year deal worth $80 million, his agency, Octagon, told ESPN's Marc Stein. The Rockets met with the former Pelican on Saturday afternoon and finalized the deal after a meeting that lasted nearly two hours. 


3:49 p.m. ET: The Celtics called in the area's most famous athlete to help with their sales pitch to Kevin Durant. A Snapchat photo of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was posted on Reddit's NBA page. The snapshot showed Brady walking alongside Celtics boss Danny Ainge.


3:45 p.m. ET: Arron Afflalo has agreed to a two-year, $25 million deal with Sacramento, sources confirmed to ESPN.com's Ian Begley. The Vertical first reported the agreement with the nine-year veteran guard who played for the Knicks last season.


3:43 p.m. ET: Bismack Biyombo has agreed to a four-year deal with Orlando that is expected to land in the $70 million range, league sources told ESPN.com's Marc? Stein. The Associated Press first reported the agreement with the former Raptors big man.


2:40 p.m. ET: The Knicks' offer to Courtney Lee is north of $10 million per year for four years, sources tell ESPN's Ian Begley. Many in the Knicks organization would love to see Lee sign, but New York will have competition from teams that can probably offer a contract with a higher annual value. Lee is considering other offers.


2:13 p.m. ET: The Celtics emerged encouraged after meeting with Al Horford on Friday, a league source confirmed to ESPN's Chris Forsberg. The Vertical reported Saturday that the Celtics and Wizards have emerged as front-runners for Horford.


1:53 p.m. ET: Jon Leuer , who has played for four teams in five seasons, has landed a four-year deal worth $42 million with the Detroit Pistons after posting his best season to date in Phoenix, sources tell ESPN's Marc Stein.


12:31 p.m. ET: The San Antonio Spurs like to keep free-agent presentations short. They wrapped up this morning's visit with top free-agent target  Kevin Durant in less than two hours, sources tell ESPN's Marc Stein.


11:10 a.m. ET: Free agent Luol Deng has agreed to a four-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers that is worth $72 million, a source confirmed to ESPN's Chris Broussard on Saturday. The agreement was first reported by The Vertical.


1:19 a.m. ET: Veteran swingman Joe Johnson reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz on a two-year, $22 million deal, according to multiple reports. The agreement was first reported by Turner Sports. Johnson, 35, gives the up-and-coming Jazz a proven scorer and level-headed veteran.

Free agent tracker: Click here for a look at every deal so far

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