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NBA Offseason 2021: August 3 (PHT) roundup

Published August 3, 2021, 6:55 AMNBA.com News Services
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Stay up to date with the latest news and reports as free agency begins across the league on Tuesday (PHT).

Keep track of all the latest NBA free agency news and reports. Here are the top headlines from Aug. 3 (PHT) so far:

Report: Bazemore agrees to deal with Lakers
Kent Bazemore has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Lakers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Report: Griffin agrees to deal with Nets
Veteran forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a 1-year deal to return to the Brooklyn Nets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Powell agrees to 5-year deal with Blazers
Norman Powell has agreed to a 5-year, $90 million deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Nuggets agree to 1-year deal with Rivers
Veteran guard Austin Rivers has agreed to a 1-year deal to stay with the Denver Nuggets, according to Yahoo and TNT’s Chris Haynes.

Reports: Graham going to Pelicans in sign-and-trade
Devonte’ Graham has agreed to a 4-year, $47 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal with the Hornets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. New Orleans will send Charlotte its 2022 lottery-protected 1st-round pick.

Report: Dieng agrees to 1-year deal with Hawks
Gorgui Dieng has agreed to a 1-year, $4 million deal with the Atlanta Hawks, according to The Athletic.

Report: Tucker agrees to deal with Heat
Veteran forward PJ Tucker has agreed to a 2-year deal, $15 million with the Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Tucker’s deal includes a player option for Year 2.

Report: Bullock agrees to 3-year deal with Mavs
Swingman Reggie Bullock has agreed to a 3-year, $30.5 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.

Reports: Theis agrees to sign-and-trade with Rockets
Daniel Theis has agreed to a 4-year, $36 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. According to ESPN’s Tim McMahon, the Rockets will use their Victor Oladipo trade exception to work a sign-and-trade with the Bulls to land Theis.

Report: Zeller agrees to deal with Trail Blazers
Free agent center Cody Zeller has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Joseph, Pistons agree to 2-year deal
Free agent guard Cory Joseph has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Detroit Pistons, according to Yahoo and TNT’s Chris Haynes.

Report: McGee agrees to 1-year deal with Suns
Free agent center JaVale McGee has agreed to a 1-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, according to Yahoo and TNT’s Chris Haynes.

Report: Caruso agrees to 4-year deal with Bulls
Free agent guard Alex Caruso has agreed to a 4-year, $37 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowki.

Report: Batum agrees to deal to stay with Clippers
Veteran forward Nicolas Batum has agreed to a 2-year deal to return to the LA Clippers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Report: Knicks agree to deals with Fournier, Derrick Rose
The New York Knicks have agreed to a 4-year deal with Evan Fournier that could be worth as much as $78 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal includes a team option for a 4th season.

The Knicks stayed busy, agreeing to a 3-year deal with veteran guard Derrick Rose, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Report: Hill agrees to deal to return to Hawks
Free agent big man Solomon Hill has agreed to a 1-year deal to return to the Atlanta Hawks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Reports: Howard, Ariza, Ellington agree to deals with Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly have agreed to deals with center Dwight Howard, forward Trevor Ariza and guard Wayne Ellington, according to multiple reports.

This will be Howard’s third run with the Lakers after he won a title with the team in 2020. Ariza played two season with Los Angeles from 2007-09 and won a title with the Lakers in 2009.

Report: Muscala, Thunder agree to deal
Veteran forward Mike Muscala is reportedly returning to the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski, after averaging a career-high 9.7 points per game for the Thunder last season. Muscala, 30, is shooting 36.8% on 3-pointers for his career.

Report: Kings agree to deal with Len
Free agent center Alex Len has agreed to a 2-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to The Athletic. The 28-year-old played last season for the Wizards, averaging 6.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 15.3 minutes.

Report: Spurs, Collins agree to 3-year deal
Zach Collins’ continued injury woes didn’t prevent him from reportedly joining the San Antonio Spurs for $22 million over three seasons, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Collins played just 11 games in 2019-20 before missing all of 2020-21 with a fractured ankle.

Report: Portis returning to Bucks on 2-year deal
The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a two-year, $9-million deal with fan-favorite forward Bobby Portis, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Report: Raptors re-sign Trent Jr. to 3-year deal
The Toronto Raptors have agreed to a three-year, $54-million deal with guard Gary Trent Jr., according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The deal reportedly includes a player option for the third year.

Report: Sixers agree to re-sign Korkmaz
Reserve shooting guard Furkan Korkmaz will reportedly return to the Philadelphia 76ers for $15 million over three seasons, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of EPSN. He averaged 9.1 points while shooting 37.5% on 3-pointers last season, his fourth in Philadelphia.

Report: Kings, Harkless agree to 2-year deal
Free agent forward Mo Harkless reportedly has agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Sacramento Kings, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Harkless joined the Kings during the 2020-21 season.

Report: Rockets re-sign Nwaba to 3-year deal
The Houston Rockets reportedly have agreed to a three-year, $15-million deal with guard David Nwaba, according to veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Report: Nuggets agree to deal with Green
The Denver Nuggets reportedly have agreed to a two-year, $10-million deal with veteran forward Jeff Green, according to a report from Malika Andrews of ESPN.

Report: Spurs agree to 3-year deal with McDermott
The San Antonio Spurs reportedly have agreed to a three-year, $42-million deal with forward Doug McDermott, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Reports: Paul agrees to 4-year, $120-million deal with Suns
The Phoenix Suns reportedly have agreed to a four-year, $120-million contract extension with Chris Paul, according to multiple reports.

Lowry announces deal with Heat
Free agent guard Kyle Lowry announced on social media Monday night that he has agreed to a deal with the Miami Heat.

Lowry reportedly will sign a three-year deal worth $90 million and join the Heat through a sign-and-trade deal.

Report: Craig agrees to 2-year deal with Pacers
The Indiana Pacers reportedly have agreed to a two-year, $10-million deal with forward Torrey Craig, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

Reports: Heat, Robinson agree to 5-year, $90-million deal
The Miami Heat reportedly have agreed to a five-year, $90-million deal with sharpshooter Duncan Robinson, according to multiple reports.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, this would be the largest-ever contract for an undrafted player.

Reports: McConnell agrees to deal with Pacers
Guard T.J. McConnell reportedly has agreed to a four-year, $32.5-million deal to return to the Indiana Pacers, according to multiple reports.

Report: Suns agree to deal with Payne
The Phoenix Suns and guard Cameron Payne reportedly have agreed to a three-year deal, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. The deal reportedly is worth $19 million over the three years.

Reports: Pistons agree to 3-year deal with Olynyk
Free agent forward Kelly Olynyk has agreed to a three-year, $37-million deal, according to his agent.

Reports: Knicks re-sign Burks, Noel
The New York Knicks reportedly have agreed to deals with guard Alec Burks and center Nerlens Noel, according to multiple reports.According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Noel agreed to a three-year $32-million deal. Burks reportedly agreed to a three-year, $30-million contract.

Reports: Cavaliers agree to 5-year extension with Allen
The Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly have agreed to a five-year, $100-million contract extension with center Jarrett Allen, according to his agents and multiple reports. Allen, who was acquired by Cleveland from Brooklyn during a trade last season, was set to become a restricted free agent.

Reports: Ball headed to Bulls in sign-and-trade deal
Point guard Lonzo Ball reportedly will sign a four-year, $85-million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to his agent Rich Paul. The Bulls reportedly will trade Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple and a second-round pick to New Orleans in a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Ball.

Reports: Nuggets re-sign Barton, Green
The Denver Nuggets reportedly have agreed to deals with guard Will Barton and center JaMychal Green, according to multiple reports.

Reports: Jazz agree to 3-year deal with Conley
The Utah Jazz reportedly have agreed to a three-year contract with All-Star guard Mike Conley, according to multiple reports.

Report: Butler agrees to max extension with Heat
The Miami Heat reportedly have agreed to a four-year, $184-million max contract extension with All-Star Jimmy Butler. The deal reportedly will be signed on Aug. 6.

Reports: Mavericks re-sign Hardaway Jr., Marjanovic
The Dallas Mavericks were quick out of the gates on Monday as they quickly agreed to reported deals with Tim Hardaway Jr. and Boban Marjanovic. Hardaway Jr. reportedly will agree to a four-year deal. The details of Marjanovic’s deal have yet to be reported.