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Several players exercised or declined contract options on July 3. Teams also completed extensions and one-year signings as the period began.
NBA free agency opened with players deciding on contract options and teams completing extensions and signings. Javonte Green agreed to a one-year, $3.95 million deal to return to the Detroit Pistons after playing all 82 games last season. Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta will sign a four-year, $56 million extension.
He averaged 10.2 points and 8.4 rebounds last season after joining the team on a two-way contract.
Option decisions Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option to enter free agency. The move gives the team flexibility to pursue other players. Sacramento Kings guard Zach LaVine opted into his $49 million player option for the 2026-27 season after averaging 19.2 points in 39 games.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden declined his $42.3 million player option and is working on a new multiyear deal with the team. The team acquired him in February. Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet opted into his $25 million player option for the 2026-27 season.
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The Philadelphia Flyers submitted a five-year, $90 million offer sheet to Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson on Friday. The deal carries an $18 million average annual value. Anaheim has seven days to match or surrender the 21-year-old player and receive four first-round draft pick…