The first several hours of the NBA's free-agency period haven't been quite as hectic as last season, but teams have still agreed to some important deals.
DeMar DeRozan re-upped with the Toronto Raptors on a five-year, $139 million deal, according to The Vertical's Shams Charania, and Charania also reported that the Charlotte Hornets have retained Nicolas Batum on a five-year, $120 million contract. Other names such as Jordan Clarkson, Timofey Mozgov and Joakim Noah received some attention for agreements, as well.
There are still plenty of names left on the market, though, and at least one possible major trade brewing. Let's break down the latest buzz on three of the league's bigger names.
Mike Conley
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, TNT's David Aldridge said the Memphis Grizzlies are "very confident" they'll retain point guard Mike Conley, despite a push from the Dallas Mavericks. Memphis registered its worst winning percentage in six seasons during the 2015-16 campaign, and the franchise appears to be on the decline. Conley re-signing would be a monumental relief for the squad.< ...
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NBA Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Mike Conley, Possible Enes Kanter Trade and More
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