The market is in full swing this summer offseason, with teams dealing with player contract options and free agency moves full of highlights.
And just one night, the league came with 6 major news, among them, Vucevic renewed the Bulls, Middleton stayed with the Bucks for 4 years and 140 million, and the Clippers cut Gordon!
1. Vucevic renews Bulls' contract
According to the official announcement of the Bulls, the team officially agreed to a 3-year contract extension worth $60 million with center Nikola Vucevic.
Last season, Vucevic played in 82 regular season games, averaging 34 minutes per game and posting 17.6 points, 11 rebounds and 3.2 assists.
It is worth mentioning that after signing a 3-year, $60 million contract extension with the Bulls, the 32-year-old Vucevic completed another salary cut!
It is reported that after renewing Vucevic's contract, the Bulls' total salary next season is $27 million below the luxury tax line, and the Bulls still have room to bring in and strengthen this summer offseason!
2. Middleton stayed with the Bucks
According to Bucks team Gery Woelfel, sources revealed that Chris Middleton will stay with the Bucks and the two sides will sign a four-year, $140 million contract extension.
According to previous reports, Middleton refused to execute the $40 million player option on his contract for next season and became a full free agent.
Last season, Middleton averaged 15.1 points, 4.2 rebounds and 4.9 assists in the regular season and 23.8 points, 6.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists in the playoffs.
For the Bucks, the team's desire to sign back Middleton, partnering Alphabet Brother and Holladay to retain the core of the Big Three has been the main task of management this summer!
3. The Timberwolves cut Prince
According to ESPN, sources revealed that the Timberwolves will cut forward Torrion Prince, who will enter free agency to find a new home.
Playing for the Timberwolves last season, Prince averaged 9.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in the regular season and 7.8 points and 1.4 rebounds in the playoffs.
At present, Prince is still in the contract claim period, has a lot of suitors in the free market, and has the opportunity to return to the league!
4. Knight quote LeVert
According to Chris Fedor, the Cavaliers are interested in renewing Caris LeVert and are willing to offer a contract with an annual salary of $15 million to $18 million.
Last season, LeVere averaged 12.1 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1 steal in the regular season and 15 points, 4.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists in the playoffs.
It is reported that LeVert's contract expires this summer, and the Pistons were interested in signing LeVere, but Lewell himself preferred to stay with the Cavaliers.
5. Lowry puts the shelves on the shelves
According to Miami Herald reporter Barry Jackson, sources revealed that the Heat have decided not to use an extension clause to cut or buy Kyle Lowry.
Barry Jackson said the Heat will next focus on using Lowry's salary to match a trade for Damian Lillard or someone else, and Lowry will be on the shelf!
Playing for the Heat last season, Lowry averaged 11.2 points, 4.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1 steal in the regular season and 9.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1 steal in the playoffs.
It is reported that Lowry is 37 years old and has $29.7 million left on his contract for 1 year, and the Heat may need to woo third-party deals to process Lowry's contract!
6. The Clippers cut Gordon
According to ESPN's Woj, the Clippers will not turn Eric Gordon's contract into guarantee, and the Clippers will cut Gordon, who will become a full free agent.
It is reported that Gordon's contract for next season is worth $21 million, and after cutting Gordon, the Clippers successfully saved $110 million in luxury taxes.
Last season, he played for the Rockets and Clippers, and Gordon averaged 12.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists in the regular season and 10.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists in the playoffs.
From the current situation, although he is 34 years old, Gordon, who has a stable outside three-point hand and has both experience and strength, still attracts the interest of many playoff teams, and Gordon may cause a rush in free agency!