The 2019 NBA free agency gets underway on Friday—and it could alter the league's dynamics for years to come.
The Toronto Raptors are the NBA champions, Zion Williamson was the number one overall pick of the NBA draft and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been crowned MVP.
From Kawhi Leonard to Kyrie Irving—and potentially Kevin Durant—some of the league's best players could be on the move. Add to that the fact the New York Knicks, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets can all afford two max contracts and it is easy to see why this summer could significantly alter the dynamics of the league.When does NBA free agency start?Teams can contact upcoming free agents or their representatives from 6 p.m. on Thursday, June 29.
Durant, however, suffered a torn Achilles tendon in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which is likely to keep him out for most of next season. Would the Knicks—or any other potential suitor, for that matter—make a pitch to sign Durant knowing he might not be available until 2020-21? Kawhi Leonard #2 of the Toronto Raptors holds the MVP trophy during the Toronto Raptors Victory Parade on June 17 in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 4-2 to win the 2019 NBA Finals.reported the reigning NBA Finals MVP would decline his 2019-20 player option to become an unrestricted free agent.
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