NBA free agency has officially started, allowing teams to negotiate and agree to contracts with their own free agents and extension-eligible players. Most deals can't go official until July 6. Notably, the Indiana Pacers are nearing a long-term contract extension with forward Pascal Siakam. This development comes as teams can now begin negotiations following the conclusion of the NBA Finals. Siakam, formerly of the Toronto Raptors, is expected to finalize the deal with the Pacers by the end of the week, according to league sources. This move signifies that Siakam will be skipping free agency to remain with the Pacers.
The Pacers are now able to start negotiating with Pascal Siakam and it sounds like an angreement is close. https://t.co/cLkf0brU8E
Ex-#Raptors star Siakam sticking with Pacers, skipping free agency https://t.co/NY4hExMClZ
"I wouldn't be surprised if the Pacers and Pascal Siakam come to terms by the end of the week.. That's a big piece of business and the Pacers are definitely a team to watch" ~ @WindhorstESPN #PMSLive https://t.co/8iXgsoN9pJ
Pascal Siakam, Pacers Nearing Long-Term Contract Extension https://t.co/b9FdhSce36
The Pacers are nearing a long-term contract extension with forward Pascal Siakam, league sources told Fieldhouse Files. Both sides know how each other feels + want the partnership to continue. Story to come.
With the #NBAFinals now over, teams may begin negotiating with their own free agents. It’s new this year. And for the Pacers, that means Pascal Siakam.
NBA free agency technically starts at 12:01 AM ET. So, in about 30 minutes. Teams can negotiate and agree to contracts with their own free agents. They can also negotiate and agree to extensions with extension-eligible players. Most deals can't go official until July 6.
New for @TheAthleticNBA - free agency starts **right now** A look at some deals that could be agreed to relatively quickly. https://t.co/F39ux2WwNO