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  • To become restricted free agent
    The Nets extended Watford a qualifying offer, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

    Advice: Brooklyn will have the opportunity to match opposing offers made to Watford. The 23-year-old appeared in 63 games with Brooklyn last season, averaging 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds on 53/40/79 shooting splits across 13.6 minutes. Rotowire.com Today, 10:38 am
     
  • Expected to find new home
    Bullock is unlikely to return to Houston in free agency, Kelly Iko of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: Bullock inked a one-year deal with the Rockets last offseason, but the 32-year-old isn't expected to remain in Houston. He played just 9.5 minutes per game in 2023-24, the first time he's averaged fewer than 23 minutes since 2015-16. Still, Bullock's three-point prowess and positional versatility will likely attract plenty of suitors, including playoff teams. Rotowire.com Today, 10:33 am
     
  • Becomes unrestricted free agent
    The Celtics declined Queta's $2.2 million team option for the 2024-25 season Saturday, Brian Robb of MassLive.com reports.

    Advice: According to Robb, the the Celtics are still hopeful to retain Queta, though the club will face more challengers for his services now that he's an unrestricted free agent. Queta spent most of the 2023-24 season as a two-way player before he was upgraded to a standard NBA deal shortly before the playoffs. He appeared in 28 regular-season contests and averaged 5.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 11.9 minutes per contest. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 6:51 pm
     
  • Expected to leave Warriors
    Thompson is expected to leave the Warriors in free agency, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

    Advice: The writing has been on the wall for some time, and the Warriors are prepared for this scenario, according to Charania. There's been no dialogue between the two sides in regard to a contract, and it appears both are ready to move on. Despite his age and recent injury history, Thompson is expected to have a strong market, with the Mavericks, Lakers and Clippers all reported to be interested in his services. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 2:56 pm
     
  • Shams: Warriors nearing split with Klay Thompson
    According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Golden State is prepared to lose Thompson ahead of the 2024-25 season.

    Advice: Thompson’s contract negotiations with the Dubs hit a standstill last week and it appears like the two sides won’t be able to come to an agreement on a deal. The sharpshooter has drawn interest from several teams looking to add outside shooting and playoff experience. The Lakers, Clippers, and Mavericks stand out as frontrunners. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:45 pm
     
  • Woj: Paul George declining Clippers player option
    According the ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Paul George has decided to decline his player option for the 2024-25 season.

    Advice: George has long been exploring his potential landing spots for next season and is officially entering free agency. The 34-year-old wing is expected to meet with the Clippers and other suitors as he pursues a secure, multi-year contract. He’s been linked to several teams who hope to contend for a title in the near future and could find himself being no more than a second option on offense should he find a new home. Rotoworld Yesterday, 2:30 pm
     
  • Declines player option Saturday
    George declined his $48.7 million player option with the Clippers on Saturday, and he will now become an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: George declining his player option now takes any hope of a trade off the table for the Clippers. The All-Star will plan on meeting with several teams who have the cap space to sign him, the Clippers included. George was tasked with carrying the offensive load in the playoffs during Kawhi Leonard's (knee) absence last season, and the Clippers' refusal to extend him on a four-year maximum contract is likely the reason why he elected to become a free agent. The 34-year-old averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.5 steals across 33.8 minutes in 74 regular-season games. George also shot 47.1 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three, both career highs for the 14-year veteran. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 1:51 pm
     
  • Woj: Kevin Love to decline player option
    According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Kevin Love is declining his player option for the 2024-25 season.

    Advice: Had he opted into the final season of his contract, Love would have made approximately $4 million in 2024-25. He’ll become an unrestricted free agent, but Wojnarowski also reported that Love and the Heat are “enthusiastic” about being able to work out a deal. Love will likely have limited fantasy value if he returns to Miami, as the Heat have Bam Adebayo as their starting center and selected Indiana’s Kel’El Ware with the 15th overall pick in Wednesday’s NBA Draft. Rotoworld Yesterday, 8:15 am
     
  • Testing free agency
    Love declined his $4.03 million player option for the 2024-25 season Saturday and will become an unrestricted free agent, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

    Advice: Though Love will hit the open market, he and the Heat are optimistic about negotiating a new deal in the opening days of free agency. The veteran big man has carved out a nice role off the bench in Miami, where he has been productive in relatively short-minute stints. Overall, Love averaged 8.8 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.5 triples across 16.8 minutes in 55 appearances in 2023-24. If Love does in fact re-sign with Miami, he'll face a new challenger for the top backup role behind starting center Bam Adebayo, as the Heat used its first-round pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Indiana big man Kel'el Ware. Rotowire.com Yesterday, 8:02 am