The 2019 NBA free agency frenzy was here and gone in a flash, but the landscape has changed. It appears we have achieved parody in a league that has been dominated by the Warriors for 5 years now. Having said that, it all could change and parody could be out the window if Kawhi Leonard decides to join the Los Angeles Lakers giving them a big three along with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. If that were to happen we would be looking at the Lakers as the heavy favorites to win it all. Here’s to hoping Kawhi stays in Toronto or goes to Los Angeles, but with the Clippers and not the Lakers. Without further ado, let’s get into all the changes around the NBA landscape for 2019 and see what some teams did to bolster their rosters for the season ahead!
Brooklyn Nets
- Kevin Durant agrees to four-year, $164 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
- Kyrie Irving agrees to a four-year, $142 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
- DeAndre Jordan agrees to a four-year, $40 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.
Boston Celtics
- Kemba Walker agrees to a four-year, $141 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
- Enes Kanter agrees to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
Miami Heat
- Jimmy Butler agrees to a four-year, $142 million contract as part of a sign-and-trade with the Miami Heat.
- Meyers Leonard was traded to the Miami Heat for Hassan Whiteside.
Golden State Warriors
- D’Angelo Russell agrees to a four-year, $117 million contract with the Golden State Warriors as part of a sign-and-trade with the Nets.
Philadelphia 76ers
- Al Horford agrees to a four-year, $109 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Indiana Pacers
- Malcolm Brogdon agrees to a four-year, $85 million contract with the Indiana Pacers.
- Jeremy Lamb agrees to three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Indiana Pacers.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Derrick Favors is headed to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a trade with the Utah Jazz.
- JJ Redick agrees to a two-year, $26.5 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
- Zion Williamson drafted #1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
New York Knicks
- Julius Randle agrees to a three-year, $63 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- Taj Gibson agrees to a two-year, $20 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- Bobby Portis agrees to a two-year, $31 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- Reggie Bullock agrees to a two-year, $21 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- Wayne Ellington agrees to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- Elfrid Payton agrees to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New York Knicks.
- RJ Barrett drafted #3 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.
Utah Jazz
- Bojan Bogdanovic agrees to a four-year, $73 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
- Ed Davis agrees to a two-year, $10 million contract with the Utah Jazz.
- Mike Conley traded to the Utah Jazz from the Memphis Grizzlies for Grayson Allen, Kyle Korver, Jae Crowder, and the 23rd pick in the draft which turned out to be PF Brandon Clarke from Gonzaga.
Sacramento Kings
- Trevor Ariza agrees to a two-year, $25 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
- Cory Joseph agrees to a three-year, $37 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
Chicago Bulls
- Thaddeus Young agrees to three-year, $41 million contract with the Chicago Bulls.
- Tomas Satoransky agrees to a three-year, $30 million contract with the Chicago Bulls as part of a sign-and-trade with the Washington Wizards.
Portland Trailblazers
- Hassan Whiteside traded to the Blazers for Meyers Leonard.
Phoenix Suns
- Ricky Rubio agrees to a three-year, $51 million contract with the Phoenix Suns.
- Frank Kaminsky agrees to a two-year, $10 million deal with the Phoenix Suns.
Detroit Pistons
- Derrick Rose agrees to a two-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Pistons.
Notable Players Staying Put
- Klay Thompson agrees to a five-year, $190 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
- Khris Middleton agrees to a five-year, $178 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Brook Lopez agrees to a four-year, $52 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Tobias Harris agrees to five-year, $180 million contract to return to the Philadelphia 76ers.
- Kristaps Porzingis agrees to a five-year, $158 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks.
- Nikola Vucevic agrees to a four-year, $100 million contract with the Orlando Magic.
- Jamal Murray agrees to a five-year, $170 million contract extension with the Denver Nuggets.
- Paul Millsap has his $30 million team option exercised by the Denver Nuggets.
- Harrison Barnes agrees to a four-year, $85 million contract with the Sacramento Kings.
- Marc Gasol exercises his $25.6 million player option with the Toronto Raptors.
- Patrick Beverley agrees to a three-year, $40 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.
- Jonas Valanciunas agrees to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Rumor Mill
- Andre Iguodala who was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies will receive a buyout and subsequently sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.