The summer of 2018 is finally upon us! This should be the most entertaining and transaction-filled summer in a good while, and expectation are high. We have some of the biggest names in the NBA involved: LeBron James. Kawhi Leonard. Chris Paul. Paul George. Kendrick Perkins. Okay, maybe I made one of those up, but as you can see, tons of big names could potentially be on the move. The biggest name is LeBron James. He can opt-out of his contract on June 29, and could make his decision as soon as July 1. LeBron is the first big free-agent domino that should trigger the remaining avalanche of free agents.

I will keep posting blog updates as the news comes in. Here are just some of the most recent roster decisions, including a trade!

Paul George Opts Out

Paul George has informed the Oklahoma City Thunder that he will opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent, per Woj.

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Julius Randle officially a RFA

The Lakers have extended a $5.6M qualifying offer to Julius Randle, making him a restricted free agent. Randle has a cap-hold of $12.5M until he signs.

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Cavs Make Roster Decisions

The Cavaliers have extended a $3.4M qualifying offer to G/F Rodney Hood, making him a restricted free agent. The Cavs also picked up the option on C Kendrick Perkins, per Cleveland.com.

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Nuggets decline option on Jokic

The Nuggets have declined their team-option on C Nikola Jokic. This makes Jokic a restricted free-agent, eligible for a long-term extension.

Rumor Mill: Per Woj, the Nuggets have agreed to a 5 year/$147M extension

 

Clippers/Wizards Trade

Clippers Receive:

C Marcin Gortat

Wizards Receive:

G Austin Rivers

Follow all of the NBA moves here
NBA Transactions 

Enjoy the Summer! Thank you so much for reading!

-Brandon