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Clippers inquiry about James, Warriors want to sign Lillard

5:09pm, 2 July 2025Basketball

The second day after the NBA free market opened, it has once again ushered in many signings and transactions, including Lillard's buyout and other major news. Let’s review it together!

Clippers and other teams inquired about James

After James announced the execution of a $52.5 million contract next season, rumors have been circulating that James will be traded. After the Lakers changed hands, the new boss seemed to be not interested in James, and they would not fully respect James' decisions like the Bass family. In addition, the Lakers' current inaction during the offseason has left James unable to see hope of winning the championship. So, trading James has become the biggest thing for the Lakers this summer. At present, six teams including the Clippers, Mavericks, Warriors, Knicks, Cavaliers and Heat have taken the initiative to consult James' agent Fu Paul about James's ideas about the future. The Warriors contacted Lillard and wanted to win the league with a minimum salary last night. The news that shocked Lillard's buyout was Lillard's buyout. The Bucks learned from their mistakes and made this crazy decision. Next, Lillard entered the free market, and more than a dozen teams are interested in signing Lillard. Among them, the Warriors are the most active, and they have taken the initiative to communicate with Lillard. Lillard is also very happy to play in his hometown team. The two sides hit it off, and after Lillard spent the 48-hour clarification period, the two sides may complete the formal signing. At that time, the Warriors will form Curry Butler Lillard Green's old version of the four giants, and continue to attack the championship.

Extreme happiness leads to sorrow! 3J was injured in a jungle ball and was out of surgery for 5 months

According to famous reporter Haynes: Memphis Grizzlies star 3J Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a toe injury during the team's off-court game and needed surgery and needed 4-5 months of recovery. Jackson encountered this accident just after signing a five-year, 240 million contract extension with the team. It’s so joyful that leads to sorrow! The Grizzlies may still be difficult to achieve next season.

Signing summary today

Schroeder and the Kings reached a three-year, $45 million contract, and will serve as the starting point guard of the Kings in the new season.

The Heat and Duncan Robinson reached a three-year agreement of $48 million to sign and then exchange, and exchanged it from the Pistons for Italian point guard Von Tecchio.

Nuggets and Hardaway Jr. signed a one-year basic salary contract.

Larry Nance Jr. reached a one-year contract with the Cavaliers.

The Hornets and Trey Mann reached a three-year, $24 million contract renewal.

The King traded Yovalanciunas to the Nuggets and obtained Sharichi.

The Bucks traded Connaughton and 2031 and 2032 second round picks to the Hornets and got Micic.

Eric Gordon's 1-year veteran returns to 76ers with a basic salary.

Pelter and the Raptors reached a four-year, 104 million contract renewal.

The Bucks reached a two-year contract with Gary Harris and the second-year player option.

The Clippers cut Eubanks, who plans to sign a one-year contract with the Kings.

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