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NBA teams complete trades and signings during free agency period
Several teams completed trades and free-agent signings this week. Miami acquired a player from Milwaukee, Boston exchanged one starter for another, and Utah received multiple draft picks from Los Angeles.
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Multiple NBA teams completed trades and free-agent agreements during the current offseason period. Miami acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo from Milwaukee in exchange for Tyler Herro, three first-round picks and additional assets. Boston received Paul George, two first-round picks and two second-round picks from Philadelphia after attempting to obtain Antetokounmpo.
Key roster changes Utah traded Walker Kessler to Los Angeles for two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps. Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the Lakers as part of the sign-and-trade. The Jazz had previously acquired Jaren Jackson Jr.
and re-signed Jusuf Nurkic on a two-year, $22 million deal. Toronto acquired Kawhi Leonard while Philadelphia obtained Jaylen Brown. The Clippers agreed to trade Leonard to the Raptors. Free-agent signings included Walker Kessler, Mitchell Robinson, Norman Powell, Marcus Smart and Tobias Harris moving to new teams.
Additional developments LeBron James informed the Lakers that he plans to play elsewhere. The Wizards stated they will not entertain trade offers for a player. The Suns agreed to a two-year, $13 million contract with Luke Kennard. The 76ers signed a player to a four-year, $39 million deal.
The Pistons acquired a potential starting power forward. The Warriors agreed to a two-year deal with a player returning to the team. The Magic re-signed a player on a one-year contract.
