On July 4, Beijing time, the free agent market opened for the fourth day, most of the players have already finalized their homes, let's take a look at what are the new developments on this day? Edwards signed a 5-year maximum salary of 260 million with the Timberwolves; Robin Lopez signed a year-end salary with the Bucks and reunited with his brother Brooke Lopez; Plumlee signed a 1-year 5 million contract extension to the Clippers; Craig joined the Bulls; Banton went to the Celtics; the Lakers will hire Carroll as an assistant coach...
Edwards received a maximum salary of 260 million for five years
Edwards and the Timberwolves agreed to an early extension on designated rookie terms, a five-year maximum salary contract that could reach up to $260 million. It is reported that the five-year contract does not include player or team options.
If Edwards meets the conditions (for next season's All-NBA team), the total amount of this early contract extension is $260 million, or if it doesn't happen, it is $217 million. Edwards has one year left on his rookie contract and is paid $13.53 million. His teammate Towns also immediately tweeted @Edwards with a picture: A truckload of money.
Last season, Edwards played in 79 regular-season games for the Timberwolves, averaging 24.6 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 steals and 5 playoff games, averaging 31.6 points, 5 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.8 steals and 2 blocks.
This is the fourth maximum salary contract for the Class of 2020, the other three are: Three-Ball and Haliburton are both a five-year maximum of 260 million, and Bane is a five-year maximum of 207 million.
The Lopez brothers reunite the Bucks
Robin Lopez signed a one-year contract with the Bucks, which is reportedly a $2.02 million base-salary contract. Last season, Robin Lopez played in 37 games for the Cavaliers, averaging 8.1 minutes per game and contributing 3.0 points and 1.4 rebounds.
Previously, his older brother Brooke Lopez signed a 2-year, $48 million contract extension with the Bucks, and the brothers can play together in Milwaukee again. The two played alongside the Bucks for one season in 2019-20.
Plumlee 1-year, $5 million contract extension for the Clippers
Mason Plumlee returned to the Clippers on a 1-year, $5 million contract. Woj reported that other teams had offered Plumlee better contracts, but he decided to stay in Los Angeles anyway. After being traded to the Clippers last season, Plumlee played in 23 games for the team, averaging 7.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 72.7 percent from the field. As a backup centre-forward, his performances have been outstanding.
Craig joins the Bulls
Forward Craig agreed to a two-year contract with the Bulls, with a player option for the second year. Next season, his salary is $2.53 million. Last season, Craig played in 79 regular-season games for the Suns, averaging 7.4 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists and 11 playoff games, averaging 6.5 points and 2.3 rebounds.
Banton joins Celtic
Darano Banton has agreed a two-year contract with the Celtics, with the second year being a team option. Banton is 2.06 meters tall, but his position on the court is a point guard. Last season, Banton played in 31 games for the Raptors, averaging 9 minutes per game, contributing 4.6 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists.
The Lakers will hire Carroll as an assistant coach
According to Lakers reporter Dave McMenamin, the Lakers will hire Demare Carroll as an assistant coach to join coach Hamm's team. Last season, Carroll worked as an assistant coach with the Bucks, working for then-coach Budenholzer. Hamm, Budenholzer and Carroll worked together with the Hawks, when Carroll was the main player, Budenholzer was the head coach and Hamm was the assistant.
Carroll played 11 seasons in the NBA, playing for 8 teams, averaging 8.9 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.
In addition, the Rockets have officially signed rookie contracts with No. 4 pick Amen Thompson and No. 20 pick Whitmore. The 76ers plan to turn Melton's $8 million contract next season to full guarantee. The Suns also signed with second-round pick Kamara.