NBA free agency live updates: All the news, rumors and trades as free agency opens Friday

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NBA free agency opens at 6 p.m. ET Friday, beginning one of the most unpredictable times on the sports calendar. Here's everything you need to know.

Harden will opt into the final season of his $35.6 million contract

Irving plans to meet with the Phoenix Suns once free agency opens, but the Suns do not have the salary cap space, according to Chris Haynes of TNT and Bleacher Report. It would have to be a significant sign-and-trade, and regardless of Irving, who also could return to Dallas, watch for Phoenix center Deandre Ayton’s name to come up in trade scenarios, too. …

The Rockets are willing to spend money as they try to expedite their rebuild under first-year coach Ime Udoka. They also have interest in Brook Lopez, but as veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein reported, it looks like Lopez will re-sign with Milwaukee, which also wants to bring back Khris Middleton. … Green plans to keep an open mind in free agency as Golden State would like him back. Figuring out salary and length of contract are the main issues. Three or four years at $25 million per season could get that deal done between Green and Golden State. Outside of the Warriors, Sacramento and Detroit are expected to have interest. New Suns owner Mat Ishbia, who like Green played basketball at Michigan State, would love to add Green, but that would require a significant sign-and-trade. ...

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