With 2016’s major free agent period winding down, here’s a look back at all the notable news and events from around the NBA this past week:
Signings/Agreements
- Alex Abrines, G/F (Thunder): Three years, $17MM+ (draft-and-stash)
- Cat Barber, PG (Sixers): Terms unknown
- Brandon Bass, PF (Clippers): One year, minimum salary
- Aaron Brooks, PG (Pacers): One year, $2.5MM
- Kyle Collinsworth, PG (Mavericks): Two years, minimum salary
- Cheick Diallo, PF/C (Pelicans): Three years
- Alonzo Gee, G/F (Pelicans): One year, minimum salary
- Livio Jean-Charles, F (Spurs): Four years, $4.5MM
- Mike Miller, G/F (Nuggets): Two years, $5MM+
- Dirk Nowitzki, PF (Mavericks): Two years, $50MM
- Chinanu Onuaku, C (Rockets): Three years, minimum salary
- Brandon Paul, SG (Sixers): Terms unknown
- Miles Plumlee, C (Bucks): Four years, $50MM
- D.J. Stephens, G/F (Grizzlies): Two years, minimum salary
- Jarrod Uthoff, F (Raptors): Two years, minimum salary
- Anderson Varejao, PF/C (Warriors): One year, minimum salary
Notable International Deals
- Celtics first-rounder Guerschon Yabusele will play for Shanghai Sharks in China.
- Clippers second-rounder David Michineau will play for Hyeres-Toulon Var Basket in France.
- Hawks second-rounder Isaia Cordinier will play for Antibes in France.
- Donald Sloan will play for Guangdong Southern Tigers in China.
Waivers
- The Sixers waived Sasha Kaun.
- The Clippers waived Branden Dawson.
News/Rumors
- The Thunder rescinded their qualifying offer for Dion Waiters, making him an unrestricted free agent.
- Russell Westbrook has given no indication he wants out of OKC and the Thunder have shown no signs that they’ll trade him.
- Timberwolves big man Kevin Garnett remains unsure about whether he’ll play one more season.
- The Cavaliers remain optimistic about re-signing J.R. Smith, who may be seeking $15MM annually, per one report.
- The Rockets will not be re-signing Jason Terry.
- The NBA D-League will hold its expansion draft on August 24.