Brooklyn Nets 2024 Free Agents
With Nicolas Claxton staying in Brooklyn, Lonnie Walker IV, Dennis Smith Jr., and Trendon Watford will enter free agency for the Nets.
Before going in-depth on the Brooklyn Nets’ upcoming free agents, let’s first look at their cap sheet.
Jalen Wilson’s contract is partially guaranteed for $75K. His guarantee increases to $325K by opening night of the regular season, and the full deal guarantees for $1.8 million on January 10, 2025.
While Claxton is technically a free agent, he’s already reportedly agreed to re-sign with Brooklyn on a 4-year, $100 million deal.
We also know the Nets have agreed to trade Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks, but since that trade hasn’t been made official yet, Bridges is still on the Nets’ cap sheet.
Now let’s look at the Nets’ free agents.
Trendon Watford 6’8” - Restricted Free Agent
Primary Position: Power forward | Secondary Position: Center
All positions data for all free agents via CleaningTheGlass.com
Free agent status - The Nets have until June 29 to tender Watford a $2.7 million qualifying offer to become a restricted free agent.
NBA Experience - Watford will be 23 when next season begins, with 3 years of NBA experience.
Lonnie Walker IV 6’4” - Unrestricted Free Agent
Primary Position: Shooting guard | Secondary Position: Small forward
Free agent status - Walker IV will be an unrestricted free agent with a $2.2 million cap hold and non bird rights on the Nets’ cap sheet.
NBA Experience - Walker IV will be 25 next season, with 6 years of NBA experience.
Latest Rumors - Walker IV has said he’s looking for a team where he can be an important piece and he can get consistent playing time.
Dennis Smith Jr. 6’3” - Unrestricted Free Agent
Primary Position: Point guard | Secondary Position: Shooting guard
Free agent status - Smith Jr. will be an unrestricted free agent with a $2 million cap hold and non bird rights on the Nets’ books.
NBA Experience - Smith Jr. will be 26 when next season begins, with 7 years of NBA experience.
Latest Rumors - Smith Jr. is seeking a multi-year deal in free agency.
The Two-Way Free Agents - Keon Johnson (6’5”), Jacob Gilyard (5’8”)
The Nets have until June to tender Johnson a $1.9 million qualifying offer and Gilyard a $1.8 million qualifying offer so each player can become a restricted free agent.
Johnson played in 5 games for the Nets, averaging 12.3 minutes per game. Gilyard logged 4 games with Brooklyn, averaging 11.2 minutes per game.
What are the salary projections for the Nets’ free agents and should the Spurs try to sign any of the free agents?
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