NBA Offseason 2020: Nov. 19 roundup

Reports on Thursday suggested that Gordon Hayward decided to opt 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 worked out between two Eastern Conference teams with playoff hopes to address some crucial needs.

According to various reports, the Atlanta Hawks have agreed to trade center Dewayne Dedmon to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tony Snell and Khyri Thomas. This news was first revealed by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Hawks will gain significant salary cap space by trading Dedmon, who earns a salary of $13.3 million this season. Snell, on the other hand, will earn $12.1 million in the 2020-21 season, which is the last year of his contract. It’s important to note that Dedmon’s $13.3 million salary for the 2021-22 season is not 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 another $13.3M for 2021-2022 that is not guaranteed.

— Rod Beard (@detnewsRodBeard) November 19, 2020

Dedmon provides the Pistons with a strong frontcourt presence and rebounding skills on the court. Following his trade to the Hawks from the Sacramento Kings on February 6th, he averaged 8.1 points and 8.2 rebounds over 10 games last season. Dedmon has consistently demonstrated his ability as a frontcourt player, 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 is a proficient 3-point shooter, having successfully made 40.2% of those shots last season with the Pistons. Over his career, he has maintained a 38.5% shooting average from the 3-point range. His talent for expanding the game will be beneficial for the youthful Hawks and their All-Star guard, Trae Young. In addition, it will provide greater offensive space for strong performers like 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

Indeed, Hayward has 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 trade.

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

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 19, 2020

Reports suggest that Hayward is in high demand on the trade market and could potentially be obtained through a sign-and-trade deal. The 30-year-old former All-Star player, who has battled with injuries during his three-year tenure in Boston, recorded averages of 17.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 4.1 assists across 52 games in 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 informs 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

Kanter’s option for the upcoming season is reportedly valued at $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, Brad Wanamaker, a guard for the Celtics, is poised to become a free agent.

It is reported that Boston chose to turn down the second-year guard’s qualifying offer, 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).

Yahoo Sports reports from league sources that the Brooklyn Nets have decided not to exercise the $5 million team option on guard Garrett Temple. Consequently, he will enter free agency.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 19, 2020

When the Brooklyn backcourt was struck by injuries, he assumed a significant role by moving into the starting lineup for a two-month period 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

According to Tim MacMahon from ESPN, the Dallas Mavericks are set to retain their dynamic duo for the 2020-21 season, with All-Star Luka Doncic leading the backcourt and Tim Hardaway Jr. providing capable support.

Tim Hardaway Jr. is set to return to the Mavs, having chosen to exercise his $19 million player option. This comes after a successful stint in a starting role last season.

— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) November 19, 2020

After Hardaway Jr. averaged 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 71 games for Dallas, the Mavs have decided to pick up his contract option for the upcoming season. Hardaway Jr. significantly improved his 3-point shooting in his second season with the Mavs, increasing 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 for Seth Curry.

The Sixers benefit from Curry’s superior shooting skills. Last season, the 30-year-old guard achieved a career-best 45.2% shooting from the 3-point range. Moreover, Curry is wedded to Callie Rivers, who is the offspring of 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 allegedly reached an agreement 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, has chosen to decline his $5-million player option, becoming an unrestricted free agent, as reported by 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 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

The Los Angeles Lakers will be missing a familiar face, but will also welcome back another.

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 undrafted, has demonstrated his worth as a significant scorer off the bench throughout his career. In the previous season, while playing as a reserve for the Lakers, he averaged 5.1 points and 1.2 rebounds, making 36.5% of his 3-pointers. With a career 3-point shooting percentage of 40.7% and valuable playoff experience, Cook could be an 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’ 2020 NBA title win. He shared the center position with veteran Dwight Howard, and the duo occasionally provided effective support to All-Star Anthony Davis. Although Howard is an unrestricted free agent this summer and Davis is set to opt out of his contract, it’s predicted that the Lakers will manage to retain Davis.

— 3:03 p.m.

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Schroder officially heads to L.A.

Dennis Schroder, a guard from the Oklahoma City Thunder, has been acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Danny Green and the draft rights to Jaden McDaniels. The announcement was made today by Rob Pelinka, the Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager.

Last season, Schröder, playing for Oklahoma City, averaged 18.9 points, 4.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds across 65 games, including two starts. He topped the league in scoring off the bench and was the runner-up for the NBA Sixth Man Award. He also had his best shooting percentages in his career, with .469 in field goals and .385 in three-pointers. Over seven seasons with Atlanta and Oklahoma City, Schröder’s 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 in Miami’s journey to the 2020 Finals, will be returning for the 2020-21 season.

According to Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN, Olynyk has chosen to return for the upcoming season. He recorded an average of 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game in the last season, with a career-high 40.6% of his 3-pointers finding their mark. During the 2020 playoffs, he averaged 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game over 17 games. Olynyk made a significant contribution to Miami’s 115-104 win in Game 3 of The Finals, scoring 17 points and making seven rebounds coming off the bench.

ESPN sources reveal that Kelly Olynyk from Miami has chosen to utilize 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.

The Athletic’s league sources reveal that the Utah Jazz have agreed 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 tried to create a buzz in free agency by adding three players. However, a year later, all three additions to the Knicks are exiting.

The Knicks have chosen not to renew Bobby Portis’ contract and have also waived Taj Gibson, Wayne Ellington, Kenny Wooten and Elfrid Payton. Portis was set to earn $15.7 million, while Gibson and Payton were due $10.29 million and $8 million respectively for the 2020-21 season if they had remained with the team. This decision allows New York to open up some salary cap room as they proceed with their rebuilding strategy under the new General Manager, 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 signed a seven-player class that included several veterans. As they approach free agency on Friday, only Julius Randle and Reggie Bullock remain from that group, since Marcus Morris was traded to the Clippers during the season.

Additionally, the Knicks chose not to exercise their option on guard Theo Pinson.

— 1:30 p.m.

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Mike Muscala, the veteran big man, is choosing to bypass free agency in 2020 and will continue with the Thunder in the future.

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.

He has demonstrated reliability as a 3-point shooter in his career, hitting 36.8% of his attempts, and has also shown consistency from the free throw line, making 83.9% of his shots.

— 12:44 p.m.

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Phoenix Suns

Report: Suns decline Kaminsky’s option

Frank Kaminsky, the center for the Suns, will transition into an unrestricted free agent following the team’s decision to reject his $5.2-million option, as reported by Adrian Wojnarowski from ESPN.

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

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 19, 2020

Last season, the 7-foot player averaged 9.7 points and 4.5 rebounds over 39 games with Phoenix.

Payne’s option reportedly picked up

The Phoenix Suns, who received a significant lift in their playoff push during the NBA restart from point guard Cameron Payne, seem determined to maintain 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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