This is one of the biggest offseasons in franchise history for the Sixers. Keep track of all the latest NBA free agency rumors and rumblings right here.
Thursday, 3:08 p.m. - Warriors prepared to offer Klay Thompson a max deal
ESPN story on Golden State planning a five-year, $190M max offer to keep All-Star Klay Thompson -- and expectation a deal will be completed as soon as Sunday night. https://t.co/xkemzIalHT— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 28, 2019
Thursday, 2:57 p.m. - Rockets have trade partner for Clint Capela, but only if they get Jimmy Butler
The Rockets believe they have a trade partner for Clint Capela but do not intend to deal Capela unless they are sure they can acquire marquee Sixers free agent Jimmy Butler, according to a source briefed on Houston's thinking— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 28, 2019
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Thursday, 8:47 a.m. - There are "sizable" gaps in talks between Kemba Walker and the Hornets
All-Star Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets have sizable gaps and stalemate in talks so far, opening pathway for competitors in Boston, New York and Dallas, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 27, 2019
And the Celtics are seen as the frontrunners for the All-Star guard
The Boston Celtics have emerged as the frontrunner to sign Charlotte All-Star guard Kemba Walker once free agency opens Sunday at 6 PM ET, league sources tell ESPN.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 27, 2019
Wednesday, 4:59 p.m. - Marc Gasol staying in Toronto
Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol is exercising his $25.6M player option for next season, returning to the defending NBA champions, league sources tell ESPN. Gasol could've entered free agency.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2019
Wednesday, 3:14 p.m. - Rockets seeking a first-round pick for sign-and-trade for Jimmy Butler
Reporting w/ @ZachLowe: Houston's offering Clint Capela, Eric Gordon and PJ Tucker individually to teams w/ space to absorb salary. Rockets trying for best available first-rounder for any of those three, hoping to redirect pick to Philly in pursuit of Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2019
But ...
Philadelphia has been privately expressing confidence around NBA that it can re-sign Butler and Tobias Harris, but Houston remains on case of selling Butler/76ers with a sign-and-trade scenario once free agency starts on Sunday. https://t.co/xk3vLdDCGn— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2019
Wednesday, 11:49 a.m. - As expected, Kevin Durant is hitting the free agent market.
Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has declined his $31.5M player option and will become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell ESPN. Durant and his business manager Rich Kleiman are in New York, evaluating free agency options. So far, process has stayed private.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 26, 2019
Tuesday, 3:49 p.m. - The Celtics are reportedly expected to make a strong push for Kemba Walker.
We can scratch "stealth." Boston and Dallas are at the front of the line that will be trying to lure Kemba Walker away from Charlotte, league sources say— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 25, 2019
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