Today marks the seventh day of NBA free agency and it is hard to believe that a week has gone by since that first day. The biggest move today saw the Boston Celtics finally make a move to clear cap space, while other teams signed some veteran guards to provide depth.
Avery Bradley sent to the Pistons
The Boston Celtics have agreed to a deal to send Avery Bradley and a 2019 second-round pick to the Detriot Pistons for power forward Marcus Morris. This move now gives Boston $30.8 million in cap room, enough to add in Gordon Hayward's $29.7 million contract. Last season, Morris averaged 14 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 41.8% from the field and 33.1% on three-pointers.
In getting Bradley, the Pistons finally get the two-way guard that they have been wanting. Last season Bradley averaged 16.3 points, 2.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals. He also shot 46.3% from the field and 39% on three-pointers. Bradley is also noted for his defense, having been named to an All-Defensive team twice. He is also in the last year of his contract, so the Pistons will likely move to offer him a long-term deal. In response to the trade, they renounced their rights to restricted free agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.
Bojan Bogdanovic strikes deal with the Pacers
The Indiana Pacers and shooting guard Bojan Bogdanovic have agreed to a two-year, $21 million deal with a partial guarantee of $1.5 million for the second year.
The Wizards renounced their rights to Bogdanovic despite having traded for him in order to have enough cap room to try to keep restricted free agent Otto Porter, who the Nets have given an offer sheet. Last season with the Nets and Wizards he averaged 13.7 points, 3.1 rebounds while shooting 44.5% from the field and 36.7% on three-pointers.
Raymond Felton joins the Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder and veteran guard Raymond Felton have agreed to a one-year deal for the veteran's minimum. This signing gives the team a viable and experienced backup for MVP Russell Westbrook. The Thunder will be Felton's seventh team in his NBA career. Last season for the Los Angeles Clippers, he averaged 6.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists while shooting 43% from the field and 31.9% on three-pointers.
Shelvin Mack signs with the Magic
The Orlando Magic have come to a two-year, $12 million deal with Shelvin Mack, which includes a partial guarantee for the second season. He is the first free agent signing for the Magic's new general manager. Last season with the Utah Jazz, Mack averaged 7.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists while shooting 44.6% from the field and 30.8% on three-pointers.
