2019/20 Players' Transactions: Breaking News , Trades, Free Agents, And Rumors

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  1. Khmrp

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    I like Marshall back, still looked like a turtle out there but dude knows how to setup teammates, thats all we need from our backup PG, Ball's aura will shine/absorb onto Marshall lol
     
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    dallas does love him, but there might be some circumstances in which they'd move him. for example, there's some current confusion regarding whether they're operating over or under the cap right now (it's complicated). if it's under, i could see them moving him for immediate salary relief, but the lakers can't do that anyway.

    if dwill would vet min, i think that's a good way to go. he's basically done, but he could show the young guy the ropes. much moreso than a sessions type.
     
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    Slim pickings for a vet PG

    - Ty DUI Lawson
    - Jason Terry
    - Barbosa
    - DWill
    - Sessions
    - Jennings
    - Udrih
    - Ian Clark but is he really a vet?
    - CJ Watson
    - Canaan is he a vet?
    - Trey Burke is he a vet?
    - Randy Foye ... kinda like him
    - Brian Roberts could be interesting

    Kinda wish Jose Calderon was available
     
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    why isn't jose available? cause we waived him? also odd that Burke is still there, he did a "lil bit" better in Was guess it wasn't enough. I like Foye too even though he's more of a scoring pg, but his shooting is nice when he gets hot. Udrih was a solid backup too, not sure what hes been up too, dont want any part of jennings
     
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    Calderon in Cleveland
     
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    how bout trading for Jameer Nelson? Brewer/minor incentives like a future distant 2nd, some cash to make up difference between bewer salary n nelson. Nelson is a solid vet, Den has alot of young combo guards who need PT, Nelson had a resurgence last yr shooting nearly 39% from 3's
     
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    Who is Kuzmo?

    And welcome KuzmoBall17
     
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    thought he only signed for last season?
     
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    No he signed in july for one year
    Cavaliers sign veteran point guard Jose Calderon | cleveland.com
     
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    Every deal (and type of deal) all 30 NBA teams can still make
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    Latest update (9 a.m. ET, July 17): These figures have been updated to include the latest deals.

    How many NBA teams still have max cap room? What kind of deals can contenders still make?

    We're updating the need-to-know information for all 30 teams throughout free agency as each and every deal comes in.


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    ATLANTA HAWKS
    Current space (with cap holds): $9.8 million

    Free-agent cap holds: Mike Muscala

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $89.2 million

    Room under tax: $31.5 million

    Players under contract: 12

    Summer transactions: Mike Muscala (2 years, $10 million), Dewayne Dedmon (2 years, $14 million), Ersan Ilyasova (1 year, $6 million), Diamond Stone (trade), John Collins (draft), Tyler Dorsey (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.3 million)

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    BOSTON C Bags
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: Guerschon Yabusele

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $103.5 million

    Room under tax: $15.7 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Gordon Hayward(4 years, $128 million), Aron Baynes (1 year, $4.3 million), Daniel Theis (2 years, $2 million), Marcus Morris (trade), Jayson Tatum (draft), Abdel Nader (draft), Semi Ojeleye (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    BROOKLYN NETS
    Current space (with cap holds): $16.5 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $82.6 million

    Room under tax: $36.7 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: DeMarre Carroll(trade), D'Angelo Russell (trade), Timofey Mozgov (trade), Jarrett Allen (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.3 million)

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    CHARLOTTE HORNETS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $116.5 million

    Room under tax: $2.6 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Michael Carter-Williams (1 year, $2.7 million), Malik Monk (draft), Dwayne Bacon (draft), Dwight Howard (trade)

    Available exceptions: Nontaxpayer midlevel ($4.9 million), biannual exception ($3.3 million)

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    CHICAGO BULLS
    Current space (with cap holds): $8.2 million

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): $25.7 million

    Free-agent cap holds: Nikola Mirotic, Anthony Morrow

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $75 million

    Room under tax: $44.5 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: Cristiano Felicio(4 years, $32 million), Justin Holiday (2 years, $9 million), Lauri Markkanen(draft), Zach LaVine (trade), Kris Dunn(trade), David Nwaba (waiver claim)

    Available exceptions: Nontaxpayer midlevel ($3.8 million), biannual exception ($3.3 million), trade exception ($15.3 million)

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    CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $140.4 million

    Room under tax: $21.2 million over

    Tax Penalty: $70.7 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Kyle Korver (3 years, $22 million), Jose Calderon (1 year, $2.3 million), Jeff Green (1 year, $2.1 million), Cedi Osman (3 years, $8.3 million)

    Available exceptions: Taxpayer midlevel ($5.2 million), trade exception ($4.8 million, $2.2 million)

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    DALLAS MAVERICKS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): $17.0 million

    Free-agent cap holds: Nerlens Noel

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $93.1 million

    Room under tax: $36.1 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Dennis Smith Jr.(draft), Dirk Nowitzki (2 years, $10 million), Max Kleber (2 years, $2 million), Josh McRoberts (trade)

    Available exceptions: Nontaxpayer midlevel ($8.4 million), biannual exception ($3.3 million), trade exception ($1.5 million, $1.3 million)

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    DENVER NUGGETS
    Current space (with cap holds): $5.3 million

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): $11.1 million

    Free-agent cap holds: Mason Plumlee

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $97.2 million

    Room under tax: $27.8 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Tyler Lydon(draft), Paul Millsap (3 years, $90 million), Trey Lyles (trade)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel ($4.3 million)

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    DETROIT PISTONS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $115.7 million

    Room under tax: $3.5 million

    Room below hard cap: $9.5 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Luke Kennard(draft), Langston Galloway (3 years, $21 million), Reggie Bullock (2 years, $5 million), Anthony Tolliver (1 year, $3.3 million), Avery Bradley (trade)

    Available exceptions: None

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    GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $133.8 million

    Room under tax: $14.6 million over

    Tax Penalty: $27.8 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Stephen Curry (5 years, $201 million), Kevin Durant (2 years, $51 million), Andre Iguodala (3 years, $48 million), Shaun Livingston (3 years, $24 million), David West (1 year, $2.3 million), Omri Casspi (1 year, $2.1 million), Zaza Pachulia (1 year, $3.4 million), Jordan Bell (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    HOUSTON ROCKETS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $117.7 million

    Room under tax: $246,000

    Room under hard cap: $7.5 million

    Players under contract: 16

    Summer transactions: James Harden (4 years, $170 million extension), PJ Tucker(4 years, $32 million), Nene Hilario (3 years, $11 million), Zhou Qi (draft), Tarik Black (1 year, $3.3 million), Cameron Oliver (2 years, $2 million), Chris Paul(trade), Shawn Long (trade), Tim Quarterman (trade), Jarrod Uthoff (trade)

    Available exceptions: None

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    INDIANA PACERS
    Current space (with cap holds): $5.7 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $93.4 million

    Room under tax: $25.9 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Darren Collison(2 years, $20 million), Bojan Bogdanovic(2 years, $21.5 million), Cory Joseph(trade), Victor Oladipo (trade), Domantas Sabonis (trade), TJ Leaf (draft), Ike Anigbogu (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    LA CLIPPERS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $118.6 million

    Room under tax: $617,345

    Room under hard cap: $6.6 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Danilo Gallinari(3 years, $65 million), Lou Williams(trade), Patrick Beverley (trade), Sam Dekker (trade), Montrezl Harrell (trade), Kyle Wiltjer (trade), DeAndre Liggins(trade), Milos Teodosic (2 years, $12.3 million), Jawun Evans (draft)

    Available exceptions: Full midlevel exception ($1.5 million)

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    LOS ANGELES LAKERS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $99 million

    Room under tax: $20 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (1 year, $18 million), Brook Lopez (trade), Lonzo Ball (draft), Josh Hart (draft), Kyle Kuzma (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: JaMychal Green

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $106.4 million

    Room under tax: $15.5 million

    Room below hard cap: $18.8 million

    Players under contract: 12

    Summer transactions: Tyreke Evans (1 year, $3.3 million), Ben McLemore (2 years, $10.4 million), Wayne Selden (2 years, $2.8 million)

    Available exceptions: Full midlevel exception ($2.2 million)

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    MIAMI HEAT
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $98.8 million

    Room under tax: $20.1 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: James Johnson (4 years, $60 million), Dion Waiters, (4 years, $52 million), Kelly Olynyk (4 years, $50 million), Bam Adebayo (draft), AJ Hammons (trade)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    MILWAUKEE BUCKS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $120.0 million

    Room under tax: $1.5 million over

    Tax Penalty: $2.0 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Tony Snell (4 years, $44 million), D.J. Wilson (draft), Sterling Brown (draft)

    Available exceptions: Taxpayer midlevel exception ($4.4 million)

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    MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
    Current space (with cap holds): $1.7 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $97.4 million

    Room under tax: $24.9 million

    Players under contract: 11

    Summer transactions: Jeff Teague (3 years, $57 million), Taj Gibson (2 years, $24 million), Jamal Crawford (2 years, $8.9 million), Jimmy Butler (trade), Justin Patton (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $115.3 million

    Room under tax: $3.7 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Jrue Holiday (5 years, $125 million), Rajon Rondo (1 year, TBD), Darius Miller (1 year, $2.1 million), Frank Jackson (draft)

    Available exceptions: Full midlevel exception ($5.5 million), biannual exception (3.3 million)

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    NEW YORK KNICKS
    Current space (with cap holds): $1.4 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $97.7 million

    Room under tax: $22.3 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Tim Hardaway Jr.(4 years, $71 million), Ron Baker (2 years, $8.9 million), Frank Ntilikina (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $128 million

    Room under tax: $8.1 million over

    Tax Penalty: $14.0 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Andre Roberson(3 years, $30 million), Patrick Patterson (3 years, $16 million), Nick Collison (1 year, $2.3 million), Paul George (trade), Terrance Ferguson (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    ORLANDO MAGIC
    Current space (with cap holds): $2.1 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $97.0 million

    Room under tax: $21.9 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: Shelvin Mack (2 years, $12 million), Jonathon Simmons (3 years, $18 million), Jonathan Isaac (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
    Current space (with cap holds): $15.1 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $83.9 million

    Room under tax: $35.3 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: JJ Redick (1 year, $23 million), Amir Johnson (1 year, $11 million), Markelle Fultz (draft), Furkan Korkmaz (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    PHOENIX SUNS
    Current space (with cap holds): $10.6 million

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): $22 million

    Free-agent cap holds: Alex Len and Alan Williams

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $88.9 million

    Room under tax: $44.4 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: Alan Williams (3 years, $17 million), Josh Jackson (draft), Davon Reed (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($8.4 million), biannual exception ($3.3 million)

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    PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $140.2 million

    Room under tax: $20.8 million over

    Tax Penalty: $48.3 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Zach Collins(draft), Caleb Swanigan (draft)

    Available exceptions: Taxpayer midlevel exception ($5.2 million)

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    SACRAMENTO KINGS
    Current space (with cap holds): $4.3 million

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $94.8 million

    Room under tax: $24.5 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: George Hill (3 years, $57 million), Zach Randolph (2 years, $24 million), Vince Carter (1 year, $8 million), Bojan Bogdanovic (draft), De'Aaron Fox (draft), Justin Jackson(draft), Harry Giles (draft), Frank Mason (draft)

    Available exceptions: Room midlevel exception ($4.3 million)

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    SAN ANTONIO SPURS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Potential maximum cap space (after renouncing free agents): None

    Free-agent cap holds: Manu Ginobili and Pau Gasol

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $95.3 million

    Room under tax: $18.6 million

    Room under hard cap: $24.8 million

    Players under contract: 13

    Summer transactions: Patty Mills (4 years, $50 million), Rudy Gay (2 years, $17 million), Brandon Paul (2 years, $2 million), Derrick White (draft)

    Available exceptions: Biannual exception ($3.3 million)

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    TORONTO RAPTORS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $117.8 million

    Room under tax: $625,000

    Room under hard cap: $7.4 million

    Players under contract: 14

    Summer transactions: Kyle Lowry (3 years, $100 million), Serge Ibaka (3 years, $65 million), CJ Miles (3 years, $25 million), Justin Hamilton (trade), OG Anunoby (draft)

    Available exceptions: Biannual exception ($3.3 million), trade exception ($11.8 million and $7.8 million)

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    UTAH JAZZ
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: $108.5 million

    Room under tax: $10.7 million

    Players under contract: 14


    Summer transactions: Joe Ingles (4 years, $52 million), Thabo Sefolosha (2 years, $10.5 million), Jonas Jerebko (2 years, $8.1 million), Ekpe Udoh (2 years, $6 million), Ricky Rubio (trade), Donovan Mitchell (draft), Tony Bradley (draft)

    Available exceptions: None

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    WASHINGTON WIZARDS
    Current space (with cap holds): None

    Free-agent cap holds: None

    Guaranteed 2017-18 salary: : $126.2 million

    Room under tax: $7.3 million over

    Tax Penalty: $11.4 million

    Players under contract: 15

    Summer transactions: Otto Porter Jr. (4 years, $107 million), Jodie Meeks (2 years, $7 million), Mike Scott (1 year, $1.7 minimum), Tim Frazier (trade)

    Available exceptions: Taxpayer midlevel exception ($1.7 million)

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    Best rookies, best vets, most disappointing in summer league
    Mavs rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has had his way at the Vegas Summer League. Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images
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    Which players have been most impressive so far at the NBA summer league in Las Vegas? Whose careers have gotten off to slow starts?

    We're midway through summer league action, with the tournament portion of the competition beginning Wednesday. With each team having played three games -- and some of the big names already shut down for the remainder of the competition -- now is a good time to take a preliminary look at the most impressive (and most disappointing) players in Las Vegas.

    Best rookies

    1. Dennis Smith Jr., Dallas Mavericks

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    The ninth pick of this year's draft, Smith has been the most impressive rookie so far in Las Vegas. Playing alongside more talent and in a better system than at North Carolina State, Smith has gotten where he's wanted on the court, finished creatively at the rim, drawn fouls and found open teammates.

    Despite inconsistent outside shooting (5-of-14, 35.7 percent from 3), Smith has scored 55 points on 46 shooting possessions. He also has been active at the defensive end, a change from his low-energy style in college that left questions in the minds of scouts.

    2. John Collins, Atlanta Hawks

    After developing as a traditional post player at Wake Forest, Collins has to employ a new style to succeed in the NBA.

    He has shown that ability this week, playing well as a center for the Hawks' summer league team. Collins has pulled down double-figure rebounds in all three games while shooting 60 percent from the field, highlighted by 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting against New Orleans.

    3. Donovan Mitchell, Utah Jazz

    Mitchell's shot hasn't always gone down this summer -- he's shooting just 21-of-59 -- but when it has, he has been incredible. Mitchell dropped 37 points on the Memphis Grizzlies in an overtime loss Tuesday, making 14 free throws and adding eight steals.

    Mitchell's defense has been the constant. He has shown All-Defensive potential as an individual and help defender, lifting him into this spot over more efficient scorers.

    Honorable mention: Bam Adebayo, Miami Heat; De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Kings; Kyle Kuzma, Los Angeles Lakers; Frank Mason III, Sacramento Kings; Jayson Tatum, Boston C Bags

    Most disappointing rookie
    Zach Collins, Portland Trail Blazers

    Playing in his hometown, Collins has gotten off to a slow start. He shot just 4-of-20 from the field in his first two games, and a bounceback effort Tuesday (four points and four rebounds in 11 minutes) was cut short by a quadriceps contusion.

    Collins has been more promising as a rim protector, blocking six shots in three games.

    Best NBA veterans
    1. Brandon Ingram, L.A. Lakers

    The Lakers shut down Ingram after he cramped up at the end of regulation of his one appearance in Las Vegas. They'd already seen enough. Ingram showed all the improvement the Lakers could hope for after his inefficient rookie campaign, playing with more strength and creating easy shot opportunities.

    Ingram's 26 points were more than he scored in any game during 2016-17.

    2. DeAndre' Bembry, Atlanta Hawks

    With Tim Hardaway Jr.'s departure, the Hawks have minutes open at shooting guard, and Bembry has made a strong case to claim them with his performance this week. He has scored 55 points in just 76 minutes -- 26.0 per 36 -- on 57.1 percent shooting, while also handing out 4.0 assists per game.

    Perhaps most encouraging was Bembry hitting a pair of 3-pointers on Monday after attempting just one in his first two games.

    3. Troy Williams, Houston Rockets

    Signed by the Rockets last March after spending most of his rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams has the potential to excel in Mike D'Antoni's system if he can become a 3-point threat. He has been accurate in this week's small sample, making 10 3-pointers in 26 attempts (38.5 percent).

    Williams' athleticism allows him to get easy baskets in transition, padding his average of 25.7 PPG.

    Honorable mention: Malik Beasley, Denver Nuggets; Yogi Ferrell, Dallas Mavericks; Bryn Forbes, San Antonio Spurs; Montrezl Harrell, LA Clippers; Wayne Selden, Memphis Grizzlies; Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors; Rashad Vaughn, Milwaukee Bucks

    Most disappointing NBA veterans
    Chicago Bulls' veterans

    The Bulls are the defending summer league champions, and with several first-round picks on the roster they figured to be contenders to repeat. Instead, Chicago got smashed by a combined 36 points in its first two games before getting a win Tuesday.

    Rookie Lauri Markkanen led the summer Bulls in that game, with Denzel Valentinethe only veteran to suit up. He shot 6-of-21, improving his shooting percentage to 27.2 percent this week.


    Though he played well defensively, Kris Dunn shot 3-of-12 in his only appearance and Cameron Payne didn't show much improvement from last year's frustrating sophomore season.

    Best free agent
    Brandon Paul, Cleveland Cavaliers

    A veteran of the G League who played for Cleveland's affiliate in Canton last season, Paul has flashed a well-rounded game for a Cavaliers team that has gone 3-0 with just one roster player (second-year guard Kay Felder). He has averaged 17.4 points, 3.3 assists and an impressive 3.3 steals per 36 minutes.

    In a year that lacks a single standout unsigned player, Paul tops the list.

    Honorable mention: Alex Caruso, L.A. Lakers; Charles Cooke, Minnesota Timberwolves; Matt Costello, Minnesota Timberwolves; Jared Cunningham, Washington Wizards; Kennedy Meeks, Toronto Raptors

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    from that list, i wouldn't mind terry, barbosa, d-will, or foye. all would be fine vet presences for lonzo. terry strikes me as someone they will possibly go after, given his AZ connections with luke and simon

    clark would be awesome but he's asking for way too much
     
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    Let's get Jason Terry and tell him to get a Lakers 2018 Champions tattoo.
     
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    Magic and Rob said they will fill out the roster in the next week or 2, so don't hold your breath ha ha.
     
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    What's up in this article ranking the rookies with no mention of Lonzo in the top 3? 1. Dennis Smith Jr. 2. John Collins 3. Donovan Mitchell

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    look at the date before the indepth part (july 12th)
     
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    Why do some have an $8mm. $4.4mm $2.3mm MLE?
     
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    I believe the tax paying teams get the $8mil
     
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