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Free agency might have opened a few days ago, but phones are still flying off the hook. Since Sunday night we’ve had some potential league-shifting deals, one players record-setting bag, and the end of one of the NBA’s most iconic duos. Let's talk about it.

Today’s Lineup

Free Agency Central 🚨

Playoff P to Philly — 4 year, $212M

Ever since they let Jimmy Butler walk in the summer of 2019, the Sixers have been crying out for a high end wing who can clamp down opposing stars on one side while being able to create their own shot on the other. Now, five years later, the stars have aligned for Philly to not only bring in such a player, but do it without having to trade away a single future asset. Paul George isn't quite the star who can lead a team by himself anymore, but he's an excellent complement to Joel Embiids interior dominance and Tyrese Maxeys dazzling on-ball guard skills. The Sixers immediately vault themselves back into the top tier of Eastern contenders

Dallas snags a Splash Bro — 3 year, $50M

After 13 seasons spent winning rings, terrorizing the rest of the league, and generally redefining what an elite shooters can be, the splash brothers are no more. While Steph Curry will remain launching bombs in the Bay, Klay Thompson is off to start a new adventure in the Lonestar State. The Mavericks are fresh off a Finals appearance, and will rely on Klay’s 158 games of playoff experience as well as his all-time catch-and-shoot ability to add some extra pop behind Luka and Kyrie.

Hartenstein heads to OKC — 3 year, $87M

After half a decade spent accruing draft assets and young talent , the Thunder are finally starting to move some chips into the center of the table. OKC lost their second round series against the Mavericks by the finest of margins, and a big part of it was their lack of size down low. In Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder just snagged one of the leagues best rebounders, playmakers out of the post, and overall glue guys. Unfortunately, he might have secured the bag, but he lost Josh Harts friendship.

⚡ LIGHTNING ROUND! ⚡

• Tobias Harris to the Pistons — 2 year, $52M

• Kyle Anderson to the Warriors — 2 year, $27M

• Nic Batum to the Clippers — 2 year, $10.6M

• Drew Eubanks to the Jazz — 2 year, $10M

• Delon Wright to the Bucks — 1 year, $3.3M

• James Wiseman to the Pacers — 2 years

• Mo Bamba to the Clippers — 1 year

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Major Bag Watch 💰

Time to talk extensions! Here are some of the best players who secured the bag over the last few days.

Jayson Tatum — 5 year, $315M

An NBA championship and the largest contract in the league history? Jayson Tatum might just be having the greatest summer of all time and we’re totally here for it. With basically the whole team coming back Boston is primed to defend their title in 2024-25.

Tyrese Maxey — 5 year, $204M

Fresh off a playoff run where he went absolutely nuclear, we have a feeling this Tyrese Maxey deal will age like fine wine. 🍷 With Embiid, PG, and Maxey now all locked up on long-term deals, the Sixers have their core for the foreseeable future.

Donovan Mitchell — 3 year, $150.3M

There's been a lot of talk recently about whether Donovan Mitchell would be the crown jewel on the trade market this summer, especially after Coach J.B. Bickerstaff was dismissed, but it looks like Spida is committed to the cause in Cleveland at least for the foreseeable future. 🕷️

💹 OTHER EXTENSIONS 💹

• Derrick White (BOS) — 4 year, $125.9M

• Johnathan Isaac (ORL) — 5 year, $84M

• Goga Bitadze (ORL) — 3 year, $25M

• Mo Wagner (ORL) — 2 year, $22M

• Gary Harris (ORL) — 2 year, $15M

• Xavier Tillman (BOS) — 2 years

Three in the Key

Signing Off

Thanks for hanging with us today y’all! Make sure to get outside and enjoy the nice summer weather, the vibes are immaculate this time of year.

Talk soon,

-Spencer Poole