NBA Offseason 2020: Nov. 19 roundup

Reports on Thursday suggested that Gordon Hayward opted out of his contract with the Celtics.

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 orchestrated between two Eastern Conference teams with playoff ambitions to address some crucial 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. This news was initially reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This trade allows the Hawks to free up significant salary cap space since Dedmon, who earns $13.3 million this season, has been traded off. Snell, on the other hand, will earn $12.1 million in 2020-21, which is his contract’s final year, while Dedmon’s $13.3 million for 2021-22 is non-guaranteed.

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 scheduled to earn $13.3M this season, with an unguaranteed $13.3M for the 2021-2022 season.

— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 19, 2020

Dedmon provides the Pistons with a strong frontcourt presence and rebounding abilities on the court. After being traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Hawks on Feb. 6 last season, he averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds in 10 games. Dedmon has a track record as a competent frontcourt player, with averages of 10.8 points per game (ppg) and 7.5 rebounds per game (rpg) in 2018-19, and 10.0 ppg and 7.9 rpg in 2017-18.

With a solid record as a 3-point shooter, Snell made 40.2% of his shots last season with the Pistons and boasts a career 3-point shooting average of 38.5%. His range will be beneficial for the Hawks, particularly for young All-Star guard Trae Young, and will provide more offensive space for big men John Collins and Clint Capela.

— 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 the $34.2 million for the next season 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.

Hayward can still be re-signed to a long-term deal by Boston.

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020

Hayward, the 30-year-old former All-Star, has reportedly been a hot commodity on the trade market and may still be obtained through a sign-and-trade deal. He has faced injury challenges in his three-year tenure with Boston, but managed to average 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in 52 games during the 2019-20 season.

— 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 informed ESPN that Enes Kanter, the center for the Boston Celtics, 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

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports that Celtics guard Brad Wanamaker is on track to become a free agent.

Reportedly, Boston chose not to accept the qualifying offer for the second-year guard, 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 informed Yahoo Sports that the Brooklyn Nets have decided not to exercise the $5 million team option on guard Garrett Temple, who will now enter free agency.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 19, 2020

When injuries struck the Brooklyn backcourt, he assumed a significant role. He moved into the starting lineup for a period of two months, from Nov. 12 to Jan. 6.

 — 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

Luka Doncic, an All-Star, and his competent accomplice Tim Hardaway Jr. are both part of the Dallas Mavericks’ backcourt. According to Tim MacMahon from ESPN, it seems this pair will remain for the 2020-21 season.

According to a source, Tim Hardaway Jr. is choosing to exercise his player option worth $19 million. After excelling in a starting position last season, he will be returning to the Mavericks.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 19, 2020

After averaging 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 71 games for Dallas, Hardaway Jr.’s contract option for the next season is being picked up by the Mavs. He showed significant improvement in his 3-point shooting during his second season with the Mavs, increasing from 32.1% in 2019-20 to 39.8% in the last season.

— 1:55 p.m.

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Mavs get Richardson from 76ers

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

Curry, an exceptional shooter, is a great addition to the Sixers with his elite shooting skills. The 30-year-old guard set a personal record last season by shooting 45.2% from the 3-point range. Curry is also notably married to Callie Rivers, who is the daughter of the Sixers coach, Doc Rivers.

— 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 acquire 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, the forward for the Clippers, will enter unrestricted free agency after turning down his $5-million player option, as reported by Shams Charania from 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 significantly contributed to the Clippers as a reserve player, averaging 6.8 points and 6.2 rebounds over 63 games.

— 5:02 p.m.

Los Angeles Lakers

Report: Cook being waived; McGee to opt in

One familiar face will be missing from the Los Angeles Lakers’, but another will be returning to the mix.

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 has been underrated throughout his career, has demonstrated his worth as a reliable scorer off the bench. Last season, while playing a backup role for the Lakers, he averaged 5.1 points and 1.2 rebounds, making 36.5% of his 3-point shots. Over his career, he has maintained a 40.7% 3-point shooting average and has gained significant playoff experience. This makes him a potentially intriguing 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 championship. He shared his position with Dwight Howard, an experienced player, and their combined efforts provided L.A. with some effective playing time, often alongside All-Star player Anthony Davis. Howard is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, while Davis plans to opt out of his contract. Despite this, the Lakers are perceived as likely to retain Davis.

— 3:03 p.m.

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Schroder officially heads to L.A.

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

Last season, playing for Oklahoma City in 65 games (with two starts), Schröder managed to average 18.9 points, 4.0 assists, and 3.6 rebounds. He led the league in scoring off the bench and was the runner-up in the NBA Sixth Man Award voting. He also achieved career-best figures in field goal percentage (.469) and three-point percentage (.385). In his seven-season career with both Atlanta and Oklahoma City, Schröder has maintained averages of 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 vital substitute during Miami’s journey to the 2020 Finals, will return for the 2020-21 season.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Olynyk has chosen to return for the upcoming season. Last season, he had an average of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game, and achieved a career-high 40.6% success rate on his 3-pointers. During the 2020 playoffs, he played 17 games and averaged 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. In the third game of The Finals, Olynyk greatly contributed to Miami’s 115-104 win by scoring 17 points and securing seven rebounds as a reserve player.

ESPN sources report that Kelly Olynyk from Miami has chosen 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

Ed Davis and two second round picks for 2023 are being acquired by the New York Knicks in a trade with the Jazz, as reported by Tony Jones from The Athletic and Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN.

According to league sources, the Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Ed Davis to the New York Knicks, as reported by The Athletic.

— 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 tried to make a big impact in free agency by making three moves. However, a year later, all three players that the Knicks acquired are exiting.

The Knicks have declined the option on Bobby Portis and waived Taj Gibson, Wayne Ellington, Kenny Wooten and Elfrid Payton. Portis, Gibson, and Payton were due to earn $15.7 million, $10.29 million, and $8 million respectively for the 2020-21 season if they were retained. This decision grants New York some salary cap relief as they persist in their 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

In the summer of 2019, the Knicks enlisted all the veterans into a seven-player class. As they head into free agency this Friday, only Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock remain from that group. Marcus Morris, another member of the group, was traded to the Clippers during the season.

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, will not be entering free agency in 2020 and has decided to continue 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 established himself as a dependable 3-point shooter, successfully making 36.8% of these shots. Additionally, he has demonstrated reliability from the free throw line, scoring 83.9% of the time.

— 12:44 p.m.

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Phoenix Suns

Report: Suns decline Kaminsky’s option

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Frank Kaminsky, the Suns center, will be an unrestricted free agent as the team has chosen to decline his $5.2-million option.

The Phoenix Suns are not picking up Frank Kaminsky’s $5.2M team option, turning him into an unrestricted free agent, according to a source who informed ESPN.

— 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 received a significant uplift in their playoff push during the NBA restart from point guard Cameron Payne. It seems they are keen on maintaining this relationship.

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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