The wait for LeBron James continues as the rest of the NBA’s free agents continue to negotiate and secure a place to play for the upcoming season.
James continues to weigh his options, likely watching with a close eye as the movement happens among 29 of the 30 teams in the league.
The four-time MVP informed the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, June 30, that he would not be returning to the franchise and would explore free agency after eight years in Los Angeles.
While James searches for a new team, Jaylen Brown found one on Wednesday, July 1. Brown is coming off one of his best individual seasons, finishing sixth in the regular season MVP voting, but the Boston Celtics sent Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers for Paul George and four draft picks.
USA TODAY Sports is tracking all of the latest news, signings, trades and rumors with NBA free agency in full gear. Here’s what’s happening around the league at this moment:
Who are top remaining NBA free agents?
Jalen Duren, center
The 22-year-old center remains one of the top free agents available. Duren’s options have become smaller after other centers went off the market, including Walker Kessler (Lakers) and Mitchell Robinson (Celtics).
Peyton Watson, wing
Watson continued to improve with each season he spent with the Denver Nuggets. He averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds in 54 games played this past season. He is a restricted free agent.
Rui Hachimura, forward
Hachimura has been a solid player for the Lakers in recent years. He’s been linked to the Detroit Pistons and San Antonio Spurs. He averaged 11.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 68 games played last year. He also finished with a 44.3 percentage from the 3-point line.
Marvin Bagley to join Denver Nuggets
Marvin Bagley III agreed to a one-year deal with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Bagley played with both the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks. He averaged 10.5 points and 6.1 rebounds in 60 games played. He was a part of a 3-team trade in February.
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