Houston Rockets Make Big Moves in NBA Free Agency

Houston Rockets: All-In Mode

The Houston Rockets have been particularly active this offseason:

Traded for Kevin Durant, a 15-time All-Star averaging 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists last season.
Signed Fred VanVleet to a two-year, $50 million deal.
Signed Jabari Smith Jr. to a five-year, $122 million contract.
Added Steven Adams, Jeff Green, Aaron Holiday, and Jae'Sean Tate.
Extended head coach Ime Udoka's contract.

And they weren't done yet:

Signed Dorian Finney-Smith away from the Lakers for $53 million over four years.
Signed Clint Capela from the Hawks for $21.5 million over three years.

Milwaukee Bucks: Replacing Lopez

The Milwaukee Bucks lost Brook Lopez to the Clippers and replaced him with Myles Turner, who helped the Pacers reach the NBA Finals last season.

Denver Nuggets: Consistency and Youth

The Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. for Cameron Johnson and added Bruce Brown, a key player in 2023.

Memphis Grizzlies: Rebuilding Phase

The Memphis Grizzlies traded up to draft Cedric Coward, extended Jaren Jackson Jr.'s contract for five years and $240 million, re-signed Santi Aldama, and stole Ty Jerome from the Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Lakers: Disappointing Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers lost Finney-Smith and didn't make any big moves, signing Jake LaRavia instead.

Atlanta Hawks: Strengthening the Roster

The Atlanta Hawks traded for Kristaps Porziņģis and added Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard.

NBA Offseason: Quiet but Impactful

The NBA had a relatively quiet offseason, with the second apron making it harder for teams to spend money. The Dallas Mavericks had a weird year, trading Luka Dončić and signing D'Angelo Russell.

Good Dudes Get Good Contracts

Luke Kornet signed a four-year, $41 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs.
Kevon Looney signed a two-year, $16 million deal with the New Orleans Pelicans.