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FORMULA 1
The 2021 NBA Free Agency Guide
Upcoming Calendar Dates
7/29: NBA Draft, Draft/Rookie Contract Tracker
8/1: Option decisions are due, qualifying offers must be designated (Options Tracker)
8/2: Free Agent negotiations can begin at 6PM EST (Free Agent Tracker)
8/3: Free Agency Moratorium (12:01AM EST); 1st-Round Picks can sign; Minimum Contracts can be signed; RFA Offer Sheets can be made; 2019 4th year rookie options & 2020 3rd year options can be exercised
8/6: 2021-22 League Year begins; free agent signings & trades can become official; Extensions can be signed; 2-day offer sheet matching clock starts
Player Options
Already Decided
Spencer Dinwiddie (BKN), $12,300,000 (declined)
Al-Farouq Aminu (CHI), $10,183,800 (exercised)
Will Barton (DEN), $14,669,642 (declined)
Kevon Looney (GSW), $5,178,572 (exercised)
Norman Powell (POR), $11,615,328 (declined)
July 25
Isaiah Hartenstein (CLE), $1,762,796 (declined, 7/23)
Jul 26
JaMychal Green (DEN), $7,559,748 (declined, 7/23)
Jul 28
Kris Dunn (CHI), $5,005,350
Bryn Forbes (MIL), $2,454,002
Derrick Jones Jr. (POR), $9,720,900
Jul 31
Montrezl Harrell (LAL), $9,720,900
Aug 1
Josh Richardson (DAL), $11,615,328
Serge Ibaka (LAC), $9,720,900
Kawhi Leonard (LAC), $36,016,200
Bobby Portis (MIL), $3,804,150
Chris Paul (PHX), $44,211,146
Club Options
Aug 1
Ryan Arcidiacono (CHI), $3,000,000
Willie Cauley-Stein (DAL), $4,100,000
Edmond Sumner (IND), $2,320,000
Avery Bradley (HOU), $5,916,750
Justise Winslow (MEM), $13,000,000
Andre Iguodala (MIA), $15,000,000
Goran Dragic (MIA), $19,440,000
Mitchell Robinson (NYK), $1,802,057
DaQuan Jeffries (SAS), $1,701,593
Maximum Salaries
Note: Based on a $112,414,200 salary cap
25% of Cap
YOE: 0-6
Salary: $28,103,500
30% of Cap
YOE: 7-9
Salary: $33,724,200
35% of Cap
YOE: 10+
Salary: $39,344,900
Salary Exceptions
Note: Based on a $112,414,000 salary cap
Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level: $9,536,000
Taxpayer Mid-Level: $5,890,000
Bi-Annual: $3,732,000
Room Mid-Level: $4,910,000
Minimum Salaries
Note: Based on a $112,414,000 salary cap
YOE |
Base Salary |
Cap Hit |
---|---|---|
0 | $925,258 | $925,258 |
1 | $1,489,065 | $1,489,065 |
2 | $1,669,178 | $1,669,178 |
3 | $1,729,217 | $1,669,178 |
4 | $1,789,256 | $1,669,178 |
5 | $1,939,350 | $1,669,178 |
6 | $2,089,448 | $1,669,178 |
7 | $2,239,544 | $1,669,178 |
8 | $2,389,641 | $1,669,178 |
9 | $2,401,537 | $1,669,178 |
10+ | $2,641,691 | $1,669,178 |
Notable Unrestricted Free Agents
DeMar DeRozan (SAS, SG)
Previous AAV: $27,800,000
Previous Cap: $27,739,975
YOE: 12
Projected Maximum Salary (35% of Cap): $39,344,970
Victor Oladipo (HOU, SG)
Previous AAV: $21,250,000
Previous Cap: $21,000,000
YOE: 8
Projected Maximum Salary (30% of Cap): $33,724,260
Norman Powell (POR, SG)
Previous AAV: $10,491,264
Previous Cap: $10,865,952
YOE: 6
Projected Maximum Salary (25% of Cap): $28,103,550
Kyle Lowry (TOR, PG)
Previous AAV: $30,500,000
Previous Cap: $30,500,000
YOE: 15
Projected Maximum Salary (35% of Cap): $39,344,970
Mike Conley (UTH, PG)
Previous AAV: $30,521,116
Previous Cap: $34,502,132
YOE: 14
Projected Maximum Salary (35% of Cap): $39,344,970
Dennis Schröder (LAL, PG)
Previous AAV: $17,500,000
Previous Cap: $16,000,000
YOE: 8
Projected Maximum Salary (30% of Cap): $33,724,260
Note: Declined 4 year, $80 million contract extension from the Lakers
Kelly Oubre Jr. (GSW, SF)
Previous AAV: $15,000,000
Previous Cap: $14,375,000
YOE: 6
Projected Maximum Salary (25% of Cap): $28,103,550
Will Barton (DEN, SF)
Previous AAV: $13,250,000
Previous Cap: $13,723,214
YOE: 9
Projected Maximum Salary (30% of Cap): $33,724,260
Full List of Unrestricted Free Agents
Notable Restricted Free Agents
Players that are extended a Qualifying Offer from their current NBA team become Restricted Free Agents. Restricted free agent players may do the following:
i) Sign the Qualifying Offer, which is a 1 year contract, and become an Unrestricted Free Agent the following offseason,
ii) Sign a free agent contract with current team using their rights,
iii) Agree to/sign a free agent contract with another team. Upon agreement with the new team, the current team has two-days to match the contract.
Lonzo Ball (NOP, PG)
Previous AAV: $8,367,906
Qualifying Offer Amount: $14,359,935
Lauri Markkanen (CHI, PF)
Previous AAV: $5,097,417
Qualifying Offer Amount: $9,026,952
John Collins (ATL, PF)
Previous AAV: $2,764,966
Qualifying Offer Amount: $7,705,447
Duncan Robinson (MIA, SF)
Previous AAV: $1,030,062
Qualifying Offer Amount: $4,736,102
Gary Trent Jr. (TOR, SG)
Previous AAV: $1,306,392
Qualifying Offer Amount: $4,736,102
Devonte' Graham (CHA, PG)
Previous AAV: $1,356,392
Qualifying Offer Amount: $4,736,102
Jarrett Allen (CLE, C)
Previous AAV: $2,508,646
Qualifying Offer Amount: $7,705,448
Kendrick Nunn (MIA, SG)
Previous AAV: $1,028,483
Qualifying Offer Amount: $4,736,102
Bruce Brown Jr. (BKN, SG)
Previous AAV: $1,306,392
Qualifying Offer Amount: $4,736,102
Full List of Restricted Free Agents
Practical Cap Space by Team
Team | UFAs | RFAs | Practical Cap Space |
---|---|---|---|
Atlanta Hawks | 3 | 4 | $-36,395,709 |
Boston Celtics | 3 | 2 | $-50,007,882 |
Brooklyn Nets | 4 | 4 | $-80,943,598 |
Charlotte Hornets | 3 | 4 | $20,397,559 |
Chicago Bulls | 4 | 4 | $-52,978,814 |
Cleveland Cavaliers | 1 | 3 | $-7,692,807 |
Dallas Mavericks | 4 | 3 | $34,330,552 |
Denver Nuggets | 6 | 1 | $-56,990,557 |
Detroit Pistons | 2 | 3 | $-9,603,392 |
Golden State Warriors | 3 | 1 | $-96,979,554 |
Houston Rockets | 5 | 5 | $-60,385,317 |
Indiana Pacers | 3 | 1 | $-32,519,460 |
Los Angeles Clippers | 4 | 1 | $-52,385,374 |
Los Angeles Lakers | 7 | 3 | $-58,186,275 |
Memphis Grizzlies | 1 | 1 | $22,774,192 |
Miami Heat | 4 | 4 | $20,483,041 |
Milwaukee Bucks | 3 | 2 | $-58,109,132 |
Minnesota Timberwolves | 1 | 2 | $-60,859,932 |
New Orleans Pelicans | 2 | 3 | $-51,796,201 |
New York Knicks | 6 | 3 | $51,312,098 |
Oklahoma City Thunder | 1 | 4 | $37,480,948 |
Orlando Magic | 5 | 2 | $-50,224,123 |
Philadelphia 76ers | 3 | 2 | $-58,934,101 |
Phoenix Suns | 5 | 0 | $-26,812,281 |
Portland Trail Blazers | 6 | 2 | $-55,173,736 |
Sacramento Kings | 3 | 3 | $-15,130,784 |
San Antonio Spurs | 4 | 2 | $48,948,260 |
Toronto Raptors | 3 | 2 | $23,069,857 |
Utah Jazz | 3 | 3 | $-72,064,957 |
Washington Wizards | 5 | 3 | $-67,424,612 |
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- Keith Smith NBA
- Scott Allen Contributor
- Taylor Vincent NWSL
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