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The 10 Smartest NBA Free Agent Moves So Far

Which teams killed it, according to advanced metrics

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Jeremias Engelmann
Jul 01, 2025
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NBA teams moved quickly Monday to swipe free agents — and in some cases, to keep them home.

Here are the 10 moves that impressed me most, based on the impact I expect this coming season:

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Basketball analyst. Creator of ESPN's Real Plus-Minus. Formerly with the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks
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