Kristaps Porzingis agrees to 2-year, $40M deal with Warriors
NBA free agency moves see Kristaps Porzingis stay in Golden State while Marcus Smart departs the Lakers for the Houston Rockets.
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The brief
Kristaps Porzingis has agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract to remain with the Golden State Warriors. Additionally, De’Anthony Melton has declined his player option with the Warriors, and the Atlanta Hawks have declined an option on Jonathan Kuminga. Coverage from outlets including ESPN, The New York Times, NBA.com, and Yahoo Sports confirms the terms of the Porzingis and Smart agreements.
Reporting from the San Francisco Chronicle and Golden State of Mind highlights the status of Melton’s contract and discusses the impact of the Porzingis signing on the Warriors’ roster flexibility. Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report are actively tracking the implications of Smart’s transition to Houston. Market movement continues as players enter free agency.
Future updates will track the finalized roster compositions for the Warriors, Rockets, and Lakers. Coverage does not yet specify how these signings will influence further negotiations involving LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (89% supported) Updated 134d ago.
Quick answers
What are the terms of Kristaps Porzingis’ new deal?
He has agreed to a two-year contract with the Warriors valued at $40 million.
Where is Marcus Smart playing next season?
Marcus Smart has agreed to a two-year deal with the Houston Rockets after declining his player option with the Lakers.
What is the status of De’Anthony Melton and Jonathan Kuminga?
De’Anthony Melton has declined his player option with the Warriors, and Jonathan Kuminga is a free agent after the Hawks declined his option.
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- Spurs sign 6-foot-8 former 76ers star to assist Victor Wembanyama Yahoo Sports · 133d ago
- Report: Spurs agree to 2-year deal with Tobias Harris NBA.com · 133d ago
- All-Star Norman Powell leaves Heat for Bulls in NBA free agency Sun Sentinel · 134d ago
- Bulls' Updated Depth Chart, Salary Cap After Norman Powell Leaves Heat Following Giannis Trade Bleacher Report · 134d ago
- NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters AP News · 134d ago
- Report: Bulls sign Powell to 2-year, $45M deal theScore · 134d ago
- Report: Norman Powell agrees to 2-year deal with Bulls WGN-TV · 134d ago
- Projecting the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup after Norman Powell signing Yahoo Sports · 134d ago
- Bulls slow-play through start of free agency but land Norman Powell Chicago Sun-Times · 134d ago
- Norman Powell leaves Heat after one season to join Bulls in free agency Miami Herald · 134d ago
- NBA free agency: Norman Powell to Chicago in another All-Star move as teams continue shaping rosters Yahoo Sports · 134d ago
- Chicago Bulls in NBA free agency: Norman Powell joins on a 2-year deal Chicago Tribune · 134d ago
- Norman Powell, Bulls agree to 2-year, $45 million contract: Sources The New York Times · 134d ago
- Report: Bulls, Norman Powell agree to 2-year deal NBA.com · 134d ago
- New Bulls Rumors on Jonathan Kuminga, Norman Powell, Anfernee Simons Before NBA Free Agency Bleacher Report · 134d ago
- Bulls Free Agency Tracker: How Much Cap Space? Rumors, Current Roster, More Sports Illustrated · 134d ago
- Bulls sign 2026 NBA All-Star to free agent deal Yahoo Sports · 134d ago
- Bulls, Norman Powell Agree To Two-Year Contract HoopsRumors.com · 134d ago
- Sources: Norman Powell agrees to 2-year, $45M deal with Bulls ESPN · 134d ago
- How Lakers Should Replace Marcus Smart After Rockets Signing Yahoo Sports · 134d ago
- Former Celtics guard reunites with Ime Udoka in Houston MassLive · 134d ago
- Rockets expected to land Marcus Smart Rockets Wire · 134d ago
- Lakers’ top defender Marcus Smart agrees to deal with Rockets Los Angeles Times · 134d ago
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