Again, this is NOT normal. Usually, teams at the level of those three clubs above push all their chips in to maximize the present for all its worth. The fact these three clubs weren’t willing to do so tells you 1) how much of a game-changer they think Antetokounmpo would be for their franchises, and 2) how gettable they think he is in free agency. Put it this away: Nobody was setting cash aside to make a run at Anthony Davis this summer.
June 27, 2022 | 9:55 pm EDT Update
John Wall to Clippers after reaching buyout agreement with Rockets

Adrian Wojnarowski: John Wall is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers, sources tell ESPN.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Other teams are calling to pursue Wall in free agency, but his intention is to join the Clippers, sources tell ESPN.
Chris Haynes: Five-time NBA All-Star John Wall will secure a buyout with the Houston Rockets and become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @YahooSports.
June 27, 2022 | 8:30 pm EDT Update

The Warriors are considered to be the favorites to retain Payton’s services. It isn’t a secret how much he loves the Warriors’ environment, the Bay Area and his fit as a defensive pest and off-ball slasher in a Curry-fueled environment.

Vincent Goodwill: Free agent forward/center Simi Shittu has agreed to play Summer League for the Indiana Pacers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports

Chris Haynes: Free agent guard Ashton Hagans has committed to playing Summer League for the Cleveland Cavaliers, his agent Daniel Hazan of @hazansportsmgmt tells @YahooSports.
Ira Winderman: Heat summer-league roster: pic.twitter.com/KpTjzuf8b1