FREE AGENCY BEGINS 🔥 Bobby Marks on Hawks-Pels trade, Knicks-Nets, LeBron James, PG-13 | NBA on ESPN

Bobby Marks breaks down what moves and key decisions to watch ahead of the start of NBA Free Agency to include Dejounte Murray being traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the New Orleans Pelicans, Mikal Bridges being sent from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, LeBron James and Paul George opting out of their contracts, and more!
0:00 Free agency starts tonight
0:58 Hawks-Pelicans trade
3:08 Nets-Knicks trade
4:25 LeBron James
6:41 Paul George
8:01 Chicago Bulls
8:53 Around the Association!
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[@HKim0072]

Derozan doesn't get enough credit for showing up to work everyday. Not only does he play in a ton of games. His MPG is near the top of the league. Dude averaged 36.1, 36.2, 37.8 (tops in league) the last 3 seasons. He's a baller.

[@dmoe0074]

He blew his chance to win a chip the yr lakers they won 🏆 his pride to backout to joint lakers same with lowery bulls & Miami wasn't gonna win a chip same with Paul George time ticking

[@HKim0072]

@@dmoe0074 lol, Lakers were offering $80M?

[@marcianusvalerius1992]

What has Derozan ever achieved?

[@leonardmulrooney3806]

@@marcianusvalerius1992Being the best player on a number of NBA teams to start. The guy is solid.

[@MikeyMike923]

​@@dmoe0074what are you talking about? The Lakers didn't offer him anything. They dangle his name as a target constantly and pick someone else. Russ and DLo are prime examples.

[@mr.xochino]

He breaks it down so smooth I love talking cap numbers and gm moves

[@mr.xochino]

I wonder how you can become an intern for a front office role ?? I would love to try

[@ssshrunk_editz]

@@mr.xochinosame here idk how I been looking

[@mr.xochino]

@@ssshrunk_editz I’ve just done some research and maybe we have to get a sports management degree or what not ? But this is my passion man you should pursue it

[@nsd_respect]

@@mr.xochinoYou have to know people who know people. In other words, nepotism.😃

[@mr.xochino]

@@nsd_respect lol welp looks like I’ll be outside of State Farm arena !

[@moisturizedkev]

Bobby Marks be over the stove cooking EARLY lol 😅, respect tho

[@floskifloyd4502]

This season gonna be 🔥🔥💯💯

[@FIRELINK75]

we see a comment like this every off season

[@michaelturley8222]

Idk if Denver gets worse, Philly can’t sign a star and the lakers “big” upgrade is getting Harden or Klay it may be another easy chip for Boston. Wolves probably still aren’t ready. Mavs aren’t on Celts level. Suns are done. Bucks are done. Miami is done.

[@dwaynelee1789]

Bobby Marks definitely needs to be a part of someones Front Office again. He always has great insight. Dejounte Murray should flourish with the Pelicans.

[@michaelturley8222]

Probably hard to live down the worst trade of the century. Even though it was the owners fault like Presti with the Harden trade.

[@kevinhernandez1592]

@@michaelturley8222which trade?

[@xavierb9061]

Lol

[@anthonyhall7623]

🤞🏽

[@DaMeaun]

he was in the front office before with the nets

[@WildRedditor]

The knicks really out here trying to win a chip with the power of friendship🤣

[@BrokeEnt504]

kmsll imagine if it works lol

[@lordsonramos5107]

Hahahahah

[@SaintPapo1]

Bruh W comment😂 all of them are mid but hey atleast we’re bros 😂😂😂💀

[@steezyvert4579]

@@SaintPapo1stfu talkin bout they all mid…fckn casual u dont know ball

[@fresnoniiji]

It's working lol

[@HomieeeBuzzz]

There is no universe where DLO finishes next season as a Laker. He's 100% getting traded as a salary dump somewhere

[@michaelturley8222]

What’s scarier is the players LeBron thinks are worth signing for less for. For being this supposed genius he sure loves the idea of teaming up with people that are washed. He already ruined their title window trading for Westbrook and now he wants to double down with Klay and Harden smh. What does he have to do for people to start questioning this “brilliant” basketball mind? Cause when it comes to roster construction he’s clearly an idiot. Imagine a team with harden and LeBron defensively during the regular season.

[@tajonmitchel1712]

@@michaelturley8222is that defense any worse than DLo and Lebron ?

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

DLO going to Detroit

[@michaelturley8222]

@@tajonmitchel1712 no. But are we trying to repeat last season lmao like what’s your point bro, you’re proving my point

[@tajonmitchel1712]

@@michaelturley8222 my point is that if they are both poor defenders, isn’t harden a better offensive player than dlo? So wouldn’t that be an upgrade then?

[@nickwichterman6373]

Gotta love the early morning commitment from Bobby!

[@liferealgood]

Did not see IQ and OG getting that much. I was thinking $25m and 32m respectively. PG and Harden are I guess the next overpays.

[@Jayoplantern]

NBA has a huge problem

[@liferealgood]

@@JayoplanternI mean they signed a $72B streaming/tv deal with Disney, Amazon, and NBC. The NBA will be ok but some of these individual teams are in trouble. PG shouldn’t be getting $50m at 35 yrs old. Especially with zero final appearances.

[@afifsamirnasreddine3768]

@@JayoplanternHow so?

[@moyjoker]

Well...he has been the best Clipper since 2019, two way player, can score on the 3 levels, sure, too old, yes, but there will be someone offering that. If the 76ers end up with i dunno, KCP, Bey and bring back Harris and then they lose again in the 2nd round, everyone would be like "you shouldve gone for PG!!, why didnt you offer the max!?"

[@liferealgood]

@@moyjoker at their healthiest Kawhi is the best Clipper. If 76ers lose another playoff series without making it to the ECF with or without PG then they should be looking to move on from Embiid sooner than later. Far too many postseason injuries at this stage in his career.

[@anonymousopinion6209]

Rules were changed to prevent another Warriors Dynasty. Now teams can't keep their own players. Congratulations. You played yourself.

[@Dushawn21]

I think that was the goal the goal wasn’t just prevent anohh th er warriors situation it was actually to dismantle potential dynasties so that talent dispersement could be greater around the league… Klay leaving and Pg leaving to other teams could help from say a 4-5 true contender league to maybe a 7 or 8 league

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

​@@Dushawn21it's hurting the league like seriously my Knicks can't afford to pay Julius Randle 312 million dollar extension next season because these new cba rules and it's hurting the league

[@SB-hi2wb]

@@Ayo_Bruh22 It's not hurting the league though. It's making more teams be able to compete/balanced. It's now possible for small market teams to come out of nowhere and actually have a chance to sign top talent/ make a deep run.

[@DogDongDotCom]

​@@Ayo_Bruh22 consider it a blessing to not pay julius

[@donaldtillman4351]

It’s probably good that this free agency is not good, so that everyone can get their cap in order.

[@quickfixacademy]

Appreciate it, Bobby! 💯

[@Conzore]

Great video bobby. Thanks

[@abrahamk9]

Thank you for the insight Bobby

[@imariosby7912]

The warriors will never sign an trade Klay to they rivals in the same conference, the mavs have nothing to offer in a trade for Klay

[@ricardoperez1601]

You have the best videos

[@nicholasbraxton1342]

This is a great trade for the Knicks. The Knicks still have plenty of picks in the chamber even though a lot of them are protected, they are fairly young and, they have assets if they had to make another move. This move lets me know the Knicks are all in on Jalen Brunson. They are building around Jalen Brunson and, that's rightfully so. Jalen Brunson is a top 10 player in the NBA. The Knicks are confident in their star and, the overall makeup of their team. I believe Mikal Bridges will have his best season with the Knicks. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and, Donte DiVincenzo have all had their best seasons with the Knicks. I believe Mikal Bridges will get back to his all NBA defensive form and, I believe Bridges will be more efficient with the Knicks. I also like this move for OG to have another great defender with him. I want to see Julius Randle make a step in the postseason. Julius Randle is a very underappreciated player. If Julius Randle can play like he does in the regular season, The Knicks are dangerous. The last two postseasons Julius Randle was hurt, I want to see how he plays when healthy.The Knicks have great size, depth and, they have better spacing. I believe the Knicks can compete for a championship.

[@liferealgood]

Won’t get that Wizards pick but they may get the Detroit one in 2026. If regular season Randle could produce in the post season that team is a Finals contender.

[@nicholasbraxton1342]

@@liferealgood Randle is a big key to what they can do. Besides Brunson, Randle is the best at not only creating for himself but, others. The good thing about the Mikal Bridges trade it is not so much pressure on him to drop points, he needs to be efficient. Mikal Bridges is capable of scoring 20, OG and, Brunson is the engine. Also the last two playoffs Randle has been hurt. He didn't play this past postseason and, the one before that he was hurt. I am interested to see what he does when healthy.

[@combodad2235]

I believe I can fly... Go Knicks!

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

I don't see how Randle and brunson can play together but time gonna speak ,go orange and blue

[@nicholasbraxton1342]

@@Ayo_Bruh22 Time well tell, alot will be determined on if Julius Randle buys in. Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart and, Donte DiVincenzo all have great chemistry. Julius Randle looked good with that group before his injury.

[@leelysogorski6733]

Bobby, I watch every single video you release and you are making this new CBA understandable. Your politeness at the beginning of the videos is nice, but it’s getting skipped by most viewers since this isn’t a Zoom call. Since it’s a KZbin video, no one will be offended if you skip the pleasantries and jump right in. Again, thank you for the excellent information!

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

He don't be reading no comments lmfao

[@SKingA803]

Hey Bobby. It's been months now and unless I missed it, I still don't see the Toronto offseason guide video.

[@RickPinnace]

I wonder if Dalton knecht and Zack edey was available who would Lakers have picked at 17

[@richardcase9165]

will Espn please move on from over 30 overrated, overpaid, injury riddled washed up has beens , please just move on

[@michaelturley8222]

Tell that to LeBron with that list of players he wants it’s like the dude stopped watching the nba 6 years ago

[@toontoonjr.]

The end of the season is still fresh and we all here anticipating the start of next season😂😂 Can't wait.

[@michaelto23]

Matt Ryan, I bet he chose that guy on purpose 😂

[@meboy3513]

LeBron to the Spurs,hornets, Portland, or pistons 👍

[@shawnd.dawkins006]

I am a 76ers fan I hope they do something good. I think Klay Thompson is staying with the Warriors

[@RushedPhenom]

This is the best part of the NBA. The math. Unironically

[@mauricejohnson5993]

Knicks coach decided to decrease practice by 50% they may make it lol.

[@rah0210]

If I'm philly I'm thinking about taking demar at 30 million over pg at 40+ million. At least you can rely on having demar and maxey healthy most games. Id be worried about two injury prone guys in my top 3 especially with this current cba

[@saltywings41]

Bobby my guy you never ONCE mentioned Detroit who has the most cap space lol.

[@1stKindChris]

So the Clippers let Boston walk, just to be in the market for Max Christie....... wow

[@josephgarnett5201]

We want BI or Zion in Cleveland we will make the moves if the price is right

[@AndrewPolander]

NO has no leverage with a BI trade...No way Cavs take on BI with the contract he is looking for!

[@Mugo90]

I think Mikel Bridges will get injured for the first time. I hope not, but I think coach Thibs can do it somehow.

[@watariwangyu33]

❤ 💯

[@user-re4vk3qb8r]

It’s called chemistry not friendship……..

[@user-sg7tx7cd5o]

Bobby marks look like Jason when he take the mask off

[@yourbestbet3485]

Jason Kidd?

[@martinjovanovski1236]

I don't get the assumptions about klay .. mid-level exceptions or whatever? Gsw would be fair to give him 60 mil for 4 years, which is around 15m per season, which is more then the number talked about

[@kirtmoore4015]

Lakers need to keep christie

[@blessembreaks]

why would D-Lo opt into his contract if he was gonna be traded ? Makes no sense

[@YungRyder-d8k]

Yo Bobby tell them they can sign me for that 3.2mil nola

[@mr.demond5984]

PG wants to stay in LA but money wise he'll be a 76er.All of this is nothing new

[@veljkocetnik3050]

Im still confused about Klay, he wants a big deal, Mavs can offer 13 or 16 mill, depending on mechanics, hows that gonna cut it? Im sure Klay can get 20+mill on the market even with his decline he was 39% on9 3s, though hes not a stopper any more hes not liability on D. Even lookin at Locked on Mavs - theyre confused, does anybody understand this?

[@kingcolga1293]

It would be hilarious if LeBron took the veteran minimum 🤣. Then they sign two players.

[@rndbhardcore5387]

Why would the lakers not pick up kcp

[@artworthi]

Why is it that on the Lakers segment you start talking about an entirely different team the Mavericks on how they can acquire instead of staying on topic is it preferential treatment towards other teams or what’s the deal?

[@Xyz_Report]

Bobby has a face for radio

[@FIRELINK75]

Now you see why Rich Paul was suddenly doing a ton of interviews setting up the narrative with Bronny and also Bron supposedly not taking less. Then all of a sudden he's willing to take a 50% cut. The league has to do something about players owning agencies. Its a dangerous precedent

[@rashajenkins3297]

Why are the lakers so stuck on Austin they should upgrade at the two guard dlo and clay can be a splash brother 2.0

[@maurice6288]

he'll yeah they need klay thompson and trade Russell maybe someone else and Durant would be good

[@michaelgill5135]

Why is the Lakers stuck of LeBron that's the question

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

LeBron needs to leave and BRONNY James is a bad move for Lakers to draft

[@mscooldeadly]

I don't see Klay going to the Lakers.

[@EagleLegend502]

Bulls trying to attach 1 first to dump LaVine? Going to have to add a couple more first round picks to make that happen… the cost to dump salary has increased. That’s $43M, $46M, and $49M… good luck with that. They might have to trade 3 first and Buzelis and that handcuffs a team for 3 seasons.

[@liferealgood]

Then they just overpaid Patrick Williams. They don’t learn.

[@ericwilliams626]

Why Miles Bridges isn't on the Lakers radar is beyond me.

[@batfirt]

Cause he's not going to the Lakers to play for a discount.

[@ericwilliams626]

@@batfirt Sign and trade.

[@knell7900]

Lakers get Lauri someone for AD and he is the best age fit for AD!! I know JJ love him

[@batfirt]

Lakers don't have the cap room for a player like that, and Utah won't trade with them unless AD is in the deal.

[@josephgarnett5201]

lauri is a better fit in la then AD but clutch aint bout to break up the home team

[@knell7900]

@@batfirt an All nba vs non all nba ?

[@knell7900]

@@josephgarnett5201 all nba vs non all nba is not the same

[@nolimit_5418]

Let me put on my airpods just so I can hear you while I walk around

[@frankiefernandez9225]

Paul George to the dubs

[@nolimit_5418]

You audio is way too quiet

[@DirtyIrvFinest]

The comment section continues to show us some children should have been left behind.

[@StrueSlies]

SMH Lebron always saying he don't make decisions, he forces his teams to do what he wants all the time.

[@srtghost3842]

@StrueSlies Why didn’t the lakers hire Ty Lue in 2019 then? You think Lebron wanted the lakers to let Carsuo walk? You think Lebron wanted the Lakers making all these moves over the past few years worried about the luxury tax when he is willing to sacrifice $15-$20M this offseason?

[@FIRELINK75]

@@srtghost3842 stfu.. lakers wanted to be cheap with ty lue

[@michaelturley8222]

@@srtghost3842why did the lakers draft a kid that was atrocious in college?

[@srtghost3842]

@@FIRELINK75 my comment went over your head and that’s ok. You think it was Lebron’s decision for them to be cheap with Ty Lue?

[@srtghost3842]

@@michaelturley8222 Why are there so many players who had good numbers in college but are atrocious in the NBA? Why was Giannis’ brother drafted? Why was the #23 pick, AJ Johnson drafted so high when he only averaged 2pts last season?

[@nicholaseaster58]

Bobby Marks: “Insert Team” over Celtics in 6 😂

[@acito_20]

Man what are the bucks going to do

[@Ayo_Bruh22]

Nothing they stuck in 2021 still

[@TysonC-hl3fo]

The bulls signed Patrick Williams to a 5 year 90 million but let demar go for nothing? Ain't that some bull__😂

[@Diverse-rb4ps]

What’s your point?

[@michaelturley8222]

They’re trying to tank bro

[@Ray-pe9bs]

Keep an eye on Fox? huh?

[@chirocket4791]

He is referring to the fact Fox is eligible for an extension.

[@joeyangelosantos5539]

Spurs will trade for Lauri

[@jmg5980]

Nova Knicks = Care Bears 😂😂

[@baccdoe1kGaming]

Whats The Problem with lavine , I think he still a good player !

[@ryansproviero]

His salary

[@baccdoe1kGaming]

@@ryansproviero i Kinda figured that

[@superzeek313]

Yall need to be reporting on kk reddick

[@AndrewChin-ck9uk]

Why kk?

[@johnfridayxiii8455]

No whales this off-season. Talent shortage.

[@kylekyleswae7352]

Bulls , Suns , and Hawks are the biggest offseason losers so far .

[@DrivingandDelivering]

You left out the nuggets

[@brian6816]

Why the suns? They drafted players who are ready to play and they can make trade or have free agency to get better

[@brian6816]

The nuggets and the warriors are the biggest losers so far

[@kylekyleswae7352]

@@brian6816 they gave Royce O’Neal the worst contract of the off season .

[@SeriousPOV]

"Lebron" You are patting yourself on the back, Bobby...

[@gyhbvdvg3584]

What must I do to be saved? 1. Believe that Jesus died and arose from the grave. 2. Repent of your sins. 3. Get baptized in the name of Jesus. 4. Ask God for his Holy Spirit. 5. Obey and commit to the will of God for your life

[@nolimit_5418]

You audio is way too quiet, billion dollar industry but uses cheap microphones

[@Nostalgia9478]

Lakers gonna make a Blockbuster trade(s) this Summah

[@d.supreme8592]

Giving up who ?

[@cooldude7821]

How.

[@hurelulgaenkhtur7626]

Were always intrestin players and still nothing has nobody wants lakers

[@kingmaliik422]

​@@d.supreme8592DLO IS ONE NAME

[@michaelgill5135]

Know one wants to play with LECHOKE

[@pink_kid8861]

Knicks really have the most mid team ever bruh, they not making it in the play in planty of better teams in the east

[@FalloutWandererBuilds]

🤡

[@user-vu7hg1sq4y]

Every defensive player is told to stand down when playing defense against LeBron James.

[@sumitchawla4880]

First comment

[@michaelgill5135]

LECHOKE is not an top free agent needs to retire. He is not worth 30 a season

[@Nostalgia9478]

LeWestBRICK is a WASHED CHOKE job artist and needs to retire

[@donniebehymer4026]

If your Klay, why not go to the Lakers???

[@michaelgill5135]

Why would he

[@anonymousbiscuit5799]

​@@michaelgill5135he will get much better shots there then Dallas. Mavs have nothing but ball dominant players. He doesn't fit there.

[@valerievilla5862]

Lebrons a billionaire and isn’t willing to take a vet minimum salary, smh .

[@RUSS0okcposterizer]

Controversial take The only players Jalen Brunson is worse than are luka Shai and jokic if u disagree name a better player