July is officially here. NBA free agency is heating up just as fast as the weather. Darren Collison has signed a three-year, 16$ Million dollar contract to move north and join the Sacramento Kings. If the Kings hold on to Isaiah Thomas, the two will form a pesty combination at the lead guard position. Don't be surprised if you see these two on the court simultaneously.
Brooklyn didn't take long to name a replacement for Jason Kidd. The Nets hired Lionel Hollins to become their next head coach. Hollins is no stranger to winning, leading the Memphis Grizzlies to the Western Conference Finals in 2012. The Kidd situation was handled poorly on the former coaches part. At this point the team wants to move on as quickly as possible.
The Indiana Pacers and C.J Miles have agreed to a four year deal. Miles is a versatile player, but Indiana is deep at his position. This could be an insurance move in case Lance Stephenson leaves Indiana. Minutes might be hard to come by early on, but Miles can help Indiana come playoff time. He gained playoff experience during his years with the Utah Jazz.
The Golden State Warriors bulked up their back-court with the addition of Shaun Livingston. Livingston was a huge surprise for Brooklyn last year. He showed why he was highly touted entering the league before suffering a devastating knee injury. This addition allows Stephen Curry to slide over to the shooting guard and Klay Thompson to the three. With this line-up Golden State can exploit mismatches around the league. Great addition by the Warriors organization. New head coach Steve Kerr will have plenty to work with.
The Toronto Raptors rewarded Kyle Lowry for a stellar season. The 28 year old guard signed a four -year, 48$ Million dollar deal to remain north of the border. Lowry has helped the Raptors get back to relevancy during his time with the organization. One of the most talked about names in free agency is staying put.
Free agency is officially here. The NBA shake-up is upon us. Seems like this comes around every four years like the Olympics.
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