Day: July 1, 2023

Sasha Vezenkov has agreed to a three-year, $20 million deal with the Sacramento Kings.

Vezenkov was Euroleague MVP this past season.

The Kings acquired the draft rights to Vezenkov in 2022 from the Cleveland Cavaliers for the draft pick that became Isaiah Mobley. Vezenkov was originally selected 57th overall in 2017 by the Brooklyn Nets and his draft rights were traded to Cleveland as part of the James Harden trade in 2021.

Dennis Smith Jr. has agreed to a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

Smith was a priority for the Nets at the start of free agency.

Smith is coming off a bounce back season for the Charlotte Hornets, averaging 8.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.8 assists in 25.7 minutes over 54 games.

Smith is represented by John Noonan.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have agreed to acquire Max Strus from the Miami Heat on a four-year, $63 million sign-and-trade.

The Heat will require a second round pick from the Cavaliers, while the San Antonio Spurs receive Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and a second round pick.

Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal. Irving will have a player option in Year 3.

The deal is below Irving’s maximum and allows the Mavericks to use their full Midlevel Exception.

The Mavericks traded for Irving shortly before the trade deadline and was productive in his play, but they missed the playoffs.

Irving was reportedly set to meet with the Houston Rockets, Phoenix Suns and possibly others, but a deal was reached within the first hour of free agency.

Jerami Grant and the Portland Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year, $160 million deal.

Grant rejected a four-year, $112 million extension with the Blazers last season.

Grant is represented by Rich Paul.