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Tracking all signings, latest news

Tracking all signings, latest news

2022 NBA free agency: Tracking all signings, latest news originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea

Off the heels of an enthralling 2022 NBA Finals and the NBA draft, it’s onto the next phase of the offseason: free agency.

To continue building a roster for the upcoming season, teams will spend money – if they have such a tool – to sign the best available talent in order to compete for a championship.

The 2022 NBA free agency period began the negotiating stage on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET, but deals won’t become official until about a week later on July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET.

So which free agents are headed where? Here’s a tracker of all the latest moves to satisfy all your free agency questions:

Josh Okogie departs for Phoenix

The Suns signed 2018 first-round pick Josh Okogie to a one-year deal, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The four-year veteran spent every season with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Zion Williamson signs massive extension with Pelicans

Former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson and the Pelicans reportedly agreed to a five-year rookie max extension worth up to $231 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal is expected to include “protections,” which it’s safe to assume will be injury-related. Williamson missed the entire 2021-22 season following surgery for a stress fracture in his foot and multiple setbacks in his rehab process.

Cody Martin stays with the Hornets

The Hornets inked restricted free agent Cody Martin to a four-year deal worth $32 million, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Martin proved last year he could be a valuable two-way rotational player in his third NBA season after averaging 7.7 points and shooting 38% from deep.Β 

Darius Garland agrees to max extension with Cavs

All-Star guard Darius Garland and the Cavaliers have agreed to a five-year, $193 million rookie max extension worth up to $231 million, his agentΒ told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Garland joins Zion Williamson and Ja Morant as players from the 2019 draft class to land max extensions in the opening days of free agency.

Bismack Biyombo returning to Suns

Veteran centerΒ Bismack Biyombo has agreed to a deal to remain in Phoenix, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. The terms of the deal were not immediately reported. Biyombo signed with the Suns in January and went on to appear in 45 games, including the postseason.

Suns acquiring Damion Lee

The Warriors lost another free agent late on Friday. Damion Lee, who…

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