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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 43d 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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NBA Golden State Warriors Houston Rockets Kristaps Porzingis Marcus Smart Free Agency

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