Offseason News (Part 4)

Ethan Melwani
Jun 29, 2023
2 min read

Here is some more that has happened this offseason:

1. Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley Become Free Agents

The Los Angeles are waiving center Mo Bamba. He avergaed 7.5 Points and 5.8 Rebounds last season. They have also decided to decline the $16.5M team option on guard Malik Beasley. Beasley averaged 12.5 points, 3.5 Rebounds, and 1.5 Assists last season. Both players will now become free agents.

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2. James Harden Stays with 76ers but is Looking to be Traded

76ers guard James Harden has picked up his $35.6M player option, but he is not expected to play for the team next season. Instead of entering free agency, Harden is exploring trade options with the team. Last season Harden averaged 21 Points, 10.7 Assists, and 6.1 Rebounds.

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3. Josh Hart Stays with the Knicks

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has opted in to his $12.9M player option, so he will continue with the team for atleast one more season. Last season Hart averged 9.8 Points, 7.8 Rebounds, and 3.8 Assists for the team.

4. Herb Jones Becomes a Restricted Free Agent

The New Orleans Pelicans have declined their $1.8 million team option on forward Herb Jones, He is now a restricted free agent, so he can look to sign with other teams but the Pelicans can still keep him by matching any offer he receives from other teams. Last season he averaged 9.8 Points, 4.1 Rebounds, and 2.5 Assists.

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5. Andre Drummond Stays with the Bulls

Andre Drummond has opted into his $3.36 million player option to return to the Chicago Bulls. Drummond averaged 6 Points, and 6.6 Rebounds last season.

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6. Harrison Barnes Contract Extension

Harrison Barnes has agreed to a 3-year $54M contract extension with the Sacramento Kings. Last season he averaged 15 Points, 4.5 Rebounds, 1.6 Assists, and helped the Kings make the playoffs for the first time in 16 years.