NBA Offseason 2020: Nov. 19 roundup

It has been reported that Gordon Hayward chose to opt out of his contract with the Celtics on Thursday.

Keep up on all the latest news, reports and more as the offseason rolls along. Here are some key moves to know today:

• Reports: Thunder, Warriors finalizing Oubre trade
• Celtics’ Hayward reportedly opts out
• Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons for Snell
• McGee opting in, but Cook reportedly waived
• Bucks’ deal for Bogdanovic reportedly in flux
• Reports: Wolves in talks to reacquire Rubio
• Opting in, opting out: Updates from Nov. 18

Here’s a team-by-team look at every reported move from Nov. 19:

Atlanta Hawks

Reports: Hawks trade Dedmon to Pistons

A reported trade has been worked out between two Eastern Conference teams with playoff ambitions to address specific needs.

According to various reports, the Atlanta Hawks have traded center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report on this trade. The move enables the Hawks to significantly reduce their salary cap, as they no longer have to pay Dedmon’s $13.3 million salary for this season. Meanwhile, Snell’s contract, which ends in 2020-21, is valued at $12.1 million. Dedmon’s non-guaranteed $13.3 million for 2021-22 has also been shed by the Hawks.

Sources inform ESPN that Detroit is swapping Khyri Thomas and Tony Snell for Dewayne Dedmon from Atlanta.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Confirmed that the #Pistons are getting Dewayne Dedmon for the #Hawks for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas.

Dedmon is slated to earn $13.3M this season, with another non-guaranteed $13.3M for the 2021-2022 season.

— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 19, 2020

Dedmon provides the Pistons with a strong presence in the frontcourt and as a rebounder when on the court. After being traded to the Hawks by the Sacramento Kings on Feb. 6 last season, he averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds across 10 games. Dedmon has demonstrated his ability as a frontcourt player previously, with averages of 10.8 points per game (ppg) and 7.5 rebounds per game (rpg) in the 2018-19 season, and 10.0 ppg and 7.9 rpg in the 2017-18 season.

Snell, with a career record of hitting 38.5% of his 3-point shots, was successful in making 40.2% of such shots in the last season with the Pistons. This makes him a reliable 3-point shooter. His capacity to extend the court will be beneficial to the youthful Hawks and their All-Star guard, Trae Young. It will also provide their big men, John Collins and Clint Capela, with more space to maneuver offensively.

— 3:25 p.m.

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Boston Celtics

Reports: Hayward opts out of contract

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has decided to opt out of his $34-million option for next season, according to reports from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Marc Stein of The New York Times.

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward has opted out of his $34M deal for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

Hayward has indeed chosen to opt out of next season’s $34.2 million with the Celts and will become an unrestricted free agent on Friday at 6 PM ET.

The Knicks are in play …

Sources say Indiana has also attempted to acquire Hayward through a trade…

Boston still has the option to re-sign Hayward to a long-term deal.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020

There are reports that Hayward is in high demand in the trade market and he may still be obtained through a sign-and-trade deal. The former All-Star, who is now 30, has battled injuries during his three-year tenure in Boston. In the 2019-20 season, he averaged 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists over 52 games.

— 5:13 p.m.

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Report: Kanter opts in

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter has decided to stay with the team for the 2020-21 season, according to a report from Tim Bontemps of ESPN.

A league source has informed ESPN that Boston Celtics’ center Enes Kanter has chosen to opt into his $5 million contract for the 2020-21 season.

— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) November 19, 2020

Reportedly, Kanter’s option for the next season is worth $5 million.

— 4:37 p.m.

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Report: Celtics decline Wanamaker’s qualifying offer

According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, Celtics guard Brad Wanamaker is on track to become a free agent.

Reports suggest that Boston has chosen to reject the qualifying offer for the second-year guard, thus potentially making Wanamaker an unrestricted free agent.

— 4:39 p.m.

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Brooklyn Nets

Report: Temple’s option not picked up

The Brooklyn Nets are parting ways with swingman Garrett Temple.

The veteran combo guard joined the Nets last season as a free agent, but will not have his $5 million option picked up for 2020-21, reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Brooklyn marked Temple’s ninth different team in his 11-year career and he enjoyed a standout season there, posting career highs in scoring (10.3 ppg), rebounding (3.5 rpg) and assists (3.0 apg).

League sources have informed Yahoo Sports that the Brooklyn Nets will not exercise their $5 million team option on guard Garrett Temple, allowing him to enter free agency.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 19, 2020

When injuries struck the Brooklyn backcourt, he assumed a major role, becoming a starter from November 12 to January 6 for a two-month period.

 — 2:56 p.m.

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Charlotte Hornets

Report: Bacon won’t get qualifying offer

Per a league source, #Hornets will not extend a qualifying offer to Dwayne Bacon by today's deadline, making him an unrestricted free agent. Bacon began last season as the starting shooting guard but struggled and was replaced in lineup by Devonte' Graham. Split seemed inevitable

— Rod Boone (@rodboone) November 19, 2020

— 12:10 p.m.

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Dallas Mavericks

Hardaway Jr. opting in with Mavs, per report

According to Tim MacMahon from ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks’ All-Star, Luka Doncic, and his competent companion, Tim Hardaway Jr., will remain a duo for the 2020-21 season.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is set to execute his $19 million player option, confirming his return to the Mavs. This comes after his successful run as a starter in the previous season. Source:

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 19, 2020

After averaging 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 71 games for Dallas, the Mavs have decided to pick up Hardaway Jr.’s contract option for the upcoming season. In his second season with the Mavs, Hardaway Jr. significantly improved his 3-point shooting, going from 32.1% in the 2019-20 season to 39.8% last season.

— 1:55 p.m.

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Mavs get Richardson from 76ers

The team announced that the Philadelphia 76ers have traded Josh Richardson and the 36th overall pick to the Dallas Mavericks in return for Seth Curry.

Curry, an exceptionally skilled shooter, now joins the Sixers. The guard, aged 30, recorded a career-best 3-point shooting percentage of 45.2% last season. Furthermore, Curry is wedded to Callie Rivers, who is the daughter of Doc Rivers, the coach of the Sixers.

— 11:24 p.m., Nov. 18

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Golden State Warriors

Reports: Warriors finalizing deal for Oubre Jr.

Multiple reports suggest that the Warriors have reportedly struck a deal to obtain Kelly Oubre Jr. from the Thunder.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are in serious talks to move Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Golden State Warriors, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

The Warriors will absorb Oubre Jr., and his $14.4M salary into their $17.2M trade exception once deal is done. https://t.co/GcLaIlnwNF

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

The 24-year-old forward was recently acquired by Oklahoma City in the Chris Paul trade. He averaged a career-high 18.7 points with 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists during 2019-20.

— 5:24 p.m.

LA Clippers

Report: Green declines player option

JaMychal Green, a forward for the Clippers, is set to become an unrestricted free agent. This comes after he reportedly declined his $5-million player option, as per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Clippers forward JaMychal Green has declined his $5M player option for the 2020-21 season and will become a free agent, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

Green made significant contributions off the bench for the Clippers, averaging 6.8 points and 6.2 rebounds in 63 games.

— 5:02 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers

Report: Cook being waived; McGee to opt in

The Los Angeles Lakers will be missing one well-known member but will welcome back another into the fold.

Shams Charania of The Athletic reports Quinn Cook, who had a non-guaranteed deal for 2020-21, is being waived. Backup center JaVale McGee, however, is picking up his player option for 2020-21 and be back with the Lakers.

Lakers center JaVale McGee will exercise his $4.2M player option for 2020-21 season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving guard Quinn Cook, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. Cook had a non-guaranteed season for 2020-21.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 19, 2020

Cook, who went undrafted, has established himself as a valuable bench scorer throughout his career. Last season, he averaged 5.1 points and 1.2 rebounds, and made 36.5% of his 3-point shots while playing as a reserve for the Lakers. He has a career 3-point shooting percentage of 40.7% and his playoff experience could make him an attractive prospect in the 2020 free-agent market.

McGee was a starter in 68 regular-season games and 11 out of 14 playoff games, contributing to the Lakers’ victory in the 2020 NBA title. He shared the center position with seasoned player Dwight Howard, and together they provided efficient play time for the Lakers at certain moments, supporting All-Star big man Anthony Davis. Howard will be an unrestricted free agent this summer and Davis is expected to opt out of his current contract, but the Lakers are still considered the frontrunners to retain Davis.

— 3:03 p.m.

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Schroder officially heads to L.A.

Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka announced today that the Los Angeles Lakers have traded Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels to the Oklahoma City Thunder in return for guard Dennis Schroder.

Last season for Oklahoma City, Schröder averaged 18.9 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.6 rebounds over 65 games, where he started two. He was the league’s top scorer off the bench and came second in the NBA Sixth Man Award voting. Schröder also achieved career-best shooting averages with .469 field goal percentage and .385 three-point percentage. Throughout his seven seasons with Atlanta and Oklahoma City, his career averages stand at 14.1 points, 4.6 assists and 2.8 rebounds.

— 1 a.m.

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Miami Heat

Report: Olynyk opting in for 2020-21

Kelly Olynyk, a crucial substitute during Miami’s journey to the 2020 Finals, will return for the 2020-21 mix.

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN has reported that Olynyk has chosen to use his option to return for the upcoming season. Last season, he averaged 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game and achieved a career-high 3-pointer percentage of 40.6%. During the 2020 playoffs, his average was 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 17 games. Olynyk played a crucial role in Miami’s 115-104 win in Game 3 of The Finals, contributing 17 points and seven rebounds from the bench.

ESPN sources reveal that Kelly Olynyk from Miami has opted to exercise his $13.6M player option for the 2020-21 season.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

While Olynyk will be back, several other key players from Miami’s 2020 Finals team — a group that includes Goran Dragic, Jae Crowder, Derrick Jones Jr. and Meyers Leonard — are unrestricted free agents this summer. Veteran big man Udonis Haslem, who was also an unrestricted free agent, said he will be re-signing with Miami for 2020-21.

— 11:54 a.m.

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Report: Bucks’ sign-and-trade deal for Bogdanovic in flux

New York Knicks

Reports: Knicks acquire Davis from Jazz

According to Tony Jones from The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, the New York Knicks are trading with the Jazz to acquire Ed Davis and two second round picks for 2023.

According to league sources cited by The Athletic, the Utah Jazz have struck a deal to trade Ed Davis to the New York Knicks.

— Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) November 19, 2020

The Utah Jazz are trading Ed Davis and two 2023 second-round picks to the New York Knicks, sources tell @WindhorstESPN and me.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

During the 2019-20 season, the 31-year-old center played 28 games for Utah.

— 5:55 p.m.

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Knicks pass on Portis’ option, waive Gibson and Payton

Last summer, New York made an effort to make their mark in free agency with three key acquisitions. However, a year later, all three players that the Knicks brought in are set to depart.

The Knicks have chosen not to exercise the option on Bobby Portis, and have waived Taj Gibson, Wayne Ellington, Kenny Wooten, and Elfrid Payton. Portis was due to earn $15.7 million, Gibson $10.29 million, and Payton $8 million for the 2020-21 season if they had remained with the team. This decision provides New York with additional salary cap space, supporting their ongoing rebuilding strategy under the leadership of new GM Leon Rose and coach Tom Thibodeau.

Knicks Roster Moves pic.twitter.com/ml0yexhIL0

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) November 19, 2020

As part of a seven-player class, the Knicks signed all the veterans in the summer of 2019. However, only Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock are left from that group as they head into free agency on Friday, following the mid-season trade of Marcus Morris to the Clippers.

The Knicks also chose not to exercise their option on guard Theo Pinson.

— 1:30 p.m.

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Mike Muscala, the experienced big man, has decided to bypass 2020 free agency and continue his career with the Thunder.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports Muscala has opted into his deal for next season. The 2019-20 campaign was Muscala’s first with the Thunder and he averaged 4.8 points and 2.3 rebounds in a reserve role for them. Muscala began his career with Atlanta in  2013-14 and spent his first five seasons with the Hawks.

Throughout his career, he has demonstrated reliability as a 3-point shooter, successfully making 36.8% of his attempts. He has also shown consistency from the free throw line, with a success rate of 83.9%.

— 12:44 p.m.

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Phoenix Suns

Report: Suns decline Kaminsky’s option

After the Suns team chose to decline his $5.2-million option, center Frank Kaminsky is set to become an unrestricted free agent, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.

ESPN sources reveal that the Phoenix Suns are not taking up their $5.2M team option on Frank Kaminsky, which makes him an unrestricted free agent.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Last season, the 7-footer averaged 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 39 games with Phoenix.

Payne’s option reportedly picked up

The Phoenix Suns seem keen on maintaining their relationship with point guard Cameron Payne, who significantly aided their playoff push during the NBA restart.

Per Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, the Suns are opting into 2020-21 with Payne. The former No. 14 overall pick of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2015, Payne had bounced around the NBA before Phoenix signed him a few weeks before the 2019-20 restart began. Joining the Suns suited him well, as he averaged career highs in points (10.9), rebounds (3.9), shooting percentage (48.5%) and 3-point percentage (51.7) in a reserve role. He is expected to return to that role in 2020-21 after Phoenix’s blockbuster trade for Chris Paul days ago.

— 1:51 p.m.

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