In it NBA transfer market The fish is practically all sold. Most of the free agents have already been assigned, all the key renewals have been made and it is time to analyze who are the 5 best signings that have occurred this summer. These five free agents do not represent the best players in the league as a whole, but rather the agreements that may end up being more decisive in the combination of the economic agreement and the sporting contribution.
In this article we bring you from Gigantes del Basket the five best signings in the NBA free agent market, something that you can read or watch directly in our YouTube channel in the following video:
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan free agency
A veteran called to be key in the Sacramento Kings and help raise the competitive level of the team. DeMar DeRozan arrives in California at a sweet moment in his career, proving that there is no specific age to finish developing as a player. The forward signed a contract with the Sacramento Kings sign&trade which involved several teams and which from the Kings’ perspective should be quite positive for everything it can bring to them on an offensive level.
A natural scorer, but also a playmaker, he will be a big help to De’Aaron Fox in late games, adding more firepower for Sacramento in the clutch. The downside to this deal is that DeRozan will be out of contract at 38 years old. However, he has proven to be a durable player with few injuries throughout his career.
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey Free Agency
Tyrese Maxey is set to be one of the names of the next decade. A fast, electric point guard who has proven to be capable of constantly evolving. A Maxey who trusted the Philadelphia 76ers’ project and delayed his renewal with the team in order for them to get the largest possible salary space to take advantage of in free agency.
This risk taken by both parties has finally resulted in Paul George, Andre Drummond, Caleb Martin y Eric Gordona substantial improvement compared to what they had last year.
Maxey’s contract of more than 200 million will soon be paid off, especially considering that he will be the visible face of the project in the coming seasons, whether Embiid or George are there or not.
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Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson Free Agency
The current Klay Thompson may not be the one that all Warriors fans are expecting, but considering the salary he’s going to get with the Dallas Mavericks, he’s certainly a bargain. The veteran forward is coming off a season to forget where his decision-making has been far from the best and in an environment that’s not very positive for him to shine. Despite all that, Klay Thompson is still one of the best shooters on the planet and in a lesser role like the one he’ll have with the Mavs, he’ll end up shining much more than he did in Golden State.
The deal the Mavericks got for Klay couldn’t be better in economic terms. For 50 million they got someone who, after two very tough injuries, has averaged 39.7% on three-pointers and almost 20 points on average. A considerably better contract than the one Kentavious Caldwell-Pope with the Magic (66M for 3 years) or Malik Monk (78M for 4 years) who is also injured.
As long as he can stay healthy and fit into the role that Kidd will give him, Klay Thompson will end up revaluing himself as one of the best deals of this summer.
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Isaiah Hartenstein
Isaiah Hartenstein free agency
There are times when the sporting needs of a team coincide with the economic demands of a rising player and a situation of win-win for both sides. The signing of Isaiah Hartenstein by the Oklahoma City Thunder is one of them. OKC was after a versatile center that could fit into his scheme and roster construction, all without altering Chet Holmgren’s role and growth in the slightest.
The German inside player is the ideal profile for this. A mobile player, defensive-minded and who is beginning to free himself up as a passer from the top. Hartenstein has signed the contract of his life, which could become a one-year contract, since after the second season he has a team option that would make him a free agent again. A move that, based on the numbers, seems high risk, but is actually quite the opposite for a Thunder team that is coming on strong.
Kyle Anderson
Kyle Anderson Free Agency
Kyle Anderson’s inclusion on this list may come as a surprise to some, but anyone who has followed his development with the Minnesota Timberwolves will be well aware of the value of the Chinese-born player. Anderson was born to play for Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors. A mobile center, he can play at the four or five positions interchangeably, setting the tone on defense and shining on offense thanks to his vision and blocking ability.
Anderson is going to be pumped up with assists Stephen Curry in one-on-one and screen exits and the Warriors want to see in him a more compact and measured version of Draymond Green, perhaps anticipating a move that is just a matter of time.
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2024-07-11 10:53:02
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