5 things to know entering 2024 NBA offseason – NBA.com

From the details of free agency through Summer League and the Olympics, get ready for an action-packed NBA offseason.
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Clippers stars James Harden and Paul George are part of a star-studded free agency class.
The Boston Celtics are champions and the NBA Draft is complete, which means the offseason has officially arrived. But we all know the game doesn’t stop. From free agency, potential trades and more, we’re in for a busy summer around the league. With that, here are five things to know entering the 2024 NBA offseason:
1. Free agency 
Paul George, LeBron James, James Harden and Klay Thompson lead a star-studded list of free agents available this summer as teams look to shake up their rosters.
Key dates to know:
New rule: With teams able to negotiate with their own free agents one day after the Finals, a number of deals have already been agreed upon. Keep in mind all deals are “reported” until they can become official on or after July 6.
How does free agency work? Learn about the entire free agent process, including key terminology, free agent types, contract options and salary cap exceptions. Plus, dive deeper with positional breakdowns of the top players available.
2. Trades

We break down how Mikal Bridges can have a massive impact on the Knicks.
If teams aren’t able to secure the players they need through the draft or free agency, the trade route is another option to bring in new talent.
Unlike free agency, there is no moratorium on trades, so deals featuring players under contract and/or future draft picks can be struck at any time. A few went down in the days leading up to and during the 2024 NBA Draft.
3. Summer League
After the dust settles on the first two-day NBA Draft in league history, the draftees will join free agents, two-way players and some rising NBA second-year players in Summer League action.
11 Days. 76 Games. All 30 NBA Teams.
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Key dates to know
The NBA 2K25 Summer League 2024 marks the 20th year of the annual summer showcase in Las Vegas. Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Adam Silver and more share their memories of the event in NBA TV’s latest Basketball Stories: 20 Years of Las Vegas Summer League. 
4. Paris Olympics
The USA Basketball Men’s National Team will be in Las Vegas to prepare for the 2024 Olympic Games as Team USA goes for a fifth straight gold medal. 
In addition to training camp, the USA Basketball showcase will feature five exhibition games across three countries before the real competition begins in late July: 
After the final exhibition game in London, Team USA will convene with the rest of the basketball world in Paris for a 2024 Olympic tournament stacked with NBA talent.
5. WNBA season in full swing
The Minnesota Lynx took home the 2024 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup Trophy on Wednesday.
Rookie phenoms Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese have made an immediate splash in the WNBA. The college rivals have met three times in 2024 and have drawn record viewership numbers each time. 
The New York Liberty (15-3) are off to their best start in franchise history as they look to get back to the Finals and win that elusive first title.
Three more teams to watch as the season nears its midpoint:
The 2024 WNBA All-Star game will take place in Phoenix on July 20. The game will be Team USA vs. Team WNBA in order to help prepare the US Women’s National Team for the Paris Olympics as the team goes for an eighth straight gold medal. 
Check out the players expected to suit up for USA, Canada, Australia and other countries during this summer's Olympic games.
Keep track of all of the official trades and transactions during the 2024 summer offseason.
Recap every pick and reported trade from the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The annual summer showcase in Las Vegas featuring all 30 teams will run from July 12-22 with all 76 games airing live on ESPN platforms or NBA TV.
Check out the players expected to suit up for USA, Canada, Australia and other countries during this summer's Olympic games.
Keep track of all of the official trades and transactions during the 2024 summer offseason.
Recap every pick and reported trade from the 1st and 2nd rounds of the 2024 NBA Draft.
The annual summer showcase in Las Vegas featuring all 30 teams will run from July 12-22 with all 76 games airing live on ESPN platforms or NBA TV.
Luka Doncic's 36-point triple-double carries Slovenia past New Zealand 104-87 to clinch a berth in the semifinals vs. Greece.
Golden State reportedly picks up a new sharpshooter to pair with Stephen Curry.
Victor Wembanyama scored 24 points to help France defeat Turkey in an Olympic exhibition.
Antetokounmpo scores 32 points in 19 minutes as Greece puts away the Dominican Republic.
From San Francisco, Sacramento & Salt Lake City to Las Vegas, the NBA is ready to ball out this summer.
The NBA's all-time leading scorer has reportedly agreed to a two-year deal that will keep him with the Lakers.

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