
Myles Turner Shocks NBA Free Agency with Bucks Signing
The 2025 NBA Free Agency period opened with significant moves, including Myles Turner joining the Bucks in a surprising strategy.
NBA free agency officially started on Monday evening, allowing players to negotiate with teams across the league. A major shock came the next day when Myles Turner, a former Indiana Pacers player, signed a four-year deal with the Milwaukee Bucks after they waived Damian Lillard. This decision was a strategic move by the Bucks to create room in their salary cap to enhance the team around Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The free agency period has also seen the Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, and Houston Rockets making significant deals. The Nuggets traded for Cam Johnson and signed Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. Meanwhile, the Hawks added Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luke Kennard, and the Rockets are set to secure Dorian Finney-Smith and Clint Capela after acquiring Kevin Durant in a recent trade.
Despite the excitement, the free-agent pool lacks big names. Notable players such as LeBron James, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving have all agreed to stay with their teams. James opted into his hefty player option, ensuring he remains with the Lakers.
2025 NBA Free Agency Tracker
Latest Moves
Rank | Player | Position | Last Team | New Team | Status |
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1 | LeBron James | SF | Los Angeles Lakers | Los Angeles Lakers | Picked up $52.6 million player option |
2 | James Harden | PG | Los Angeles Clippers | Los Angeles Clippers | Agreed to two-year, $81.5 million deal |
3 | Kyrie Irving | PG | Dallas Mavericks | Dallas Mavericks | Agreed to three-year, $119 million deal |