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NBA free agency sees multiple player options declined and exercised
Several NBA players declined or picked up contract options ahead of free agency. Teams including the Warriors and Cavaliers are adjusting rosters through these decisions.
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m. ET start. Draymond Green declined his $27.7 million player option with the Golden State Warriors, according to ESPN reporting. James Harden declined his $42.3 million option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and is negotiating a new multiyear deal with the team.
Zach LaVine opted into his $49 million player option with the Sacramento Kings. Fred VanVleet picked up his $25 million option with the Houston Rockets. Both decisions were reported by Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul to ESPN.
roster moves The LA Clippers and Toronto Raptors have held trade talks involving Kawhi Leonard, sources told ESPN. Leonard has one year remaining on his contract at $50.3 million. The Charlotte Hornets completed a trade sending Miles Bridges and draft picks to the Phoenix Suns for Grayson Allen, Royce O'Neale and a future first-round pick.
restricted free agents A list of players eligible for contract extensions includes Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic, Jaylen Brown, Anthony Edwards and Donovan Mitchell. Restricted free agents such as Jalen Duren, Walker Kessler and Tari Eason remain under watch as teams with limited cap space seek compromises.
