Day six of NBA free agency looked like it was shaping up to be the quietest day yet, even more so than day three or day five. Then a trio of players was signed and a trade took place last night to go along with the signings the Clippers and Mavericks made earlier in the day.
Milos Teodosic goes from Europe to LA
The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic, with a player option for the second season. He is considered one of the most creative playmakers and passers in Europe. Since 2011, he has played for CSKA Moscow of the VTB United League and EuroLeague.
In his career in Europe, he has been a two-time winner of the Greek Cup, Serbian Cup, and PBL Champion. He has also been a six-time winner of the VTB United League Champion and was a EuroLeague Champion in 2016. Last season, the 30-year-old averaged 16.1 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.1 rebounds.
In his career in Europe, he has been a two-time winner of the Greek Cup, Serbian Cup, and PBL Champion. He has also been a six-time winner of the VTB United League Champion and was a EuroLeague Champion in 2016. Last season the 30-year-old averaged 16.1 points, 6.8 assists, and 2.1 rebounds.
Dirk signs on for two more years
The Dallas Mavericks have finished a new two-year, $10 million deal with legend Dirk Nowitzki guaranteeing he will return to play a 20th season with the franchise.
The second year of his deal will be a team option. Nowitzki, a 13-time All-Star, will now join Kobe Bryant as the only two players to play that long with one franchise. Last season he averaged 14.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists but was limited to 57 games due to a sore right Achilles tendon.
Kelly Olynyk gets paid by Miami
Following the Boston Celtics signing of Gordon Hayward, they waived any rights to Kelly Olynyk to create cap room. Now, the free agent has found a new home after agreeing to a four-year, $50 million deal with the Miami Heat. Last season, the floor-spacing big man averaged 9 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2 assists while shooting 51.2% from the field and 35.4% on three-pointers.
He is only the second 7-footer in NBA to have at least 200 three-pointers and 400 assists in first 4 seasons, with the other being Dirk.
Rudy Gay signs with the Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs and free agent small forward Rudy Gay have agreed to a two-year, $17.2 million deal that includes a player option for the second season. Last season Gay averaged 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 steals. However, he only played 30 games because he suffered a complete tear of his left Achilles tendon in January.
Vince Carter is the latest veteran to join the Kings
The Sacramento Kings and Vince Carter have agreed to a one-year, $8 million deal, making him the latest veteran player to join the team. Like Dirk, this will be the 20th NBA season for Carter, who spent his last three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Last season Carter averaged 8 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. He is also one of only seven players in NBA history to have made at least 2000 career three-pointers.
Josh McRoberts traded to Dallas
In an effort to make cap room after resigning Dion Waiters, paying Kelly Olynyk and being close to finalizing a deal to keep James Johnson, the Miami Heat have made a trade. They are sending veteran power forward Josh McRoberts and a future second-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for second-year center A.J. Hammons.
