Day 3 signing deal summary: Gordon teamed up with the Suns Big Four to rush to the championship, and the Lakers joined the Nets with a base salary

On July 3, Beijing time, the free agent market opened for the third day, most of the players have already finalized their homes, let's take a look at what are the new developments on this day? Gordon joins the Suns and joins forces with the Big Four; Lonnie Walker, who once played the role of a Lakers surprise soldier, signed with the Nets, Mills eventually went to the Thunder, and Clarkson renewed his contract with the Jazz...

Gordon signed with the Suns at the end of two years

Gordon signed a two-year contract with the Suns for a salary of around $2.02 million for the first year and a player option for the second year. Sun Total Salary + Luxury Tax has exceeded $250 million!

The Suns' regular 15-man roster has been released, including Booker, Beal, Durant, Ayton, Gordon, Okogie, Payne, Goodwin, Damien Lee, Bates Diop, Wayne Wright, Eubanks, Isaiah Todd, Yuta Watanabe, and Metu. This year's second-round pick is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Suns.

Gordon played in 22 regular-season games after heading to the Clippers this season, averaging 11 points, 2.1 assists and 1.7 rebounds while shooting 42.3 percent from three-point range and 10.2 points on 34.5 percent three-point shooting in the playoffs. The Suns already have nine players who shot at least 35 percent from three-point range last season, four of whom (Eubanks, Watanabe, Diop and Gordon) were brought in after the free agency market opened.

Lonnie Walker signed the Nets at the end of his year

Lonnie Walker agreed to sign a one-year contract with the Nets. A reporter said that this is a basic salary contract. Last season, Walker played 56 regular-season games for the Lakers, averaging 11.7 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from three-point range. He played in 13 playoff games, averaging 6.2 points per game while shooting 48.3 percent from the field and 38.2 percent from three-point range.

Against the Warriors G4, Walker scored 15 points in the final quarter and became a Lakers shocker. It was previously reported that the Lakers were interested in signing Lonnie Walker, but in the end Walker chose the Nets.

The Thunder will get Mills through a trade

It was previously reported that the Rockets would trade Mills from the Nets, but did not plan to keep him. The latest reports say the Thunder will be Mills' next home, and the deal will bring compensation for the draft pick for the Thunder, who eat Mills' $6.8 million expiring contract. Last season, Mills averaged 6.2 points, 1.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

Bridges signed a $7.9 million qualification offer

Miles Bridges signed a $7.9 million qualifying offer with the Hornets. It is reported that the two sides have big differences in the renewal negotiations. Signing a qualifying offer also means that Bridges will have a veto over a trade for the new season. Next year, Bridges will be a full free agent.

Miles Bridges is suspended for 30 games in 2022-23 for domestic violence incidents, 10 of which will be executed next season. In 2021-22, he averaged 20.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game.

Cody Zeller 1 year 3.1 million pick Pelicans

Free agent center Cody Zeller signed a one-year, $3.1 million contract with the Pelicans and played in 15 games for the Heat last season, averaging 6.5 points and 4.3 rebounds. Played in 21 games in the playoffs, averaging 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game. The Pelicans' Hayes and Hernangomez did not stay on the team, signing Zeller to help the Pelicans replenish the interior.

Justin Holladay signed the Nuggets at the end of the year

According to sources, Justin Holladay has signed a one-year contract with the Nuggets. It is reported that this is a veteran base salary contract. Last season, Justin Holloday played in 46 games with the Hawks and Mavericks, averaging 4.5 points and shooting 32.2 percent from three-point range.

Clarkson signed a 3-year, $55 million contract extension to the Jazz

Clarkson and Jazz renewed a three-year, $55 million contract. The contract expires at the end of the 2025-26 season. In 2022-23, Clarkson played in 61 regular-season games for the Jazz, averaging 20.8 points, 4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game, including a career high.

The Bulls filed 10.2 million injury exceptions

The Bulls' ball brother is not expected to play next season, and the team has applied to the league for an injury exception worth $10.2 million. Brother Qiu, who has been out of the game since January last year due to a knee injury, has undergone knee surgery and will be out indefinitely.

It is worth mentioning that there are no NBA players in history who can return to the field after cartilage transplantation. Brother Ball has two years left on his contract, $20.47 million for 2023-24 and $21.4 million for 2024-25 (player option).

The Timberwolves signed Garza to a two-way contract

League sources have revealed that the Timberwolves have signed Luka Garza to a two-way contract. Last season, Garza played in 28 games for the Timberwolves, averaging 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds.