Figured I would make a general free agency post for reactions and discussions of news. Feel free to post FA signings in the comments or just give your thoughts on things so far!

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    Honestly feels like the Rockets massively overpaid for FVV… Blazers overpaid for Jerami Grant. We all knew Draymond wasn’t getting a max but 4/100 is definitely lower than the sum I was thinking of - the Warriors got off great in this deal. Bruce Brown deservedly so got the bag. Good for him.

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      I don’t know about Draymond, I feel he’s going to have a massive drop off in 2-3 years and $25M is going to look pretty bad by then.

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        By then the Warriors window will have closed and they’ll be looking to start a rebuild. I wouldn’t be surprised if Draymond and Curry both retire in the same offseason.

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      I thought FVV and Grant both got more than I expected too. Time wise, at least the Grant contract is over 5 years vs 3. Was great to see Bruce get his bag but they’re gonna miss him in Denver

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    Really shocked that it looks like not only is Lillard requesting a trade, but specifically to the Miami Heat. Definitely limits what kind of return the Blazers can get…

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      my question is are the Heat really going to be better of after this anyway once they finish trading away or losing all their depth?

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    Desmond Bane just signed a max deal with the Grizzlies. 5/$207. I mean, he’s good but a max?? I didn’t see that coming.

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    Bucks resigned Middleton which was an obvious move, but losing Jevon Carter and Joe Ingles could end up hurting them. Will be interested to see who they fill those spots up with. I think resigning Brook Lopez is a must for them

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    Happy as a Suns fan. Glad we went with young guys instead of vets. Honestly I didn’t even know most of these guys, but again better than proven oldies. Plus nihonjin Yuta. Excited for next year!

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    Cavs Free Agency

    UFA Georges Niang (3/26) - I’m assuming we used 8.5 of the MLE on this contract

    Sign and trade Max Strus (4/63) for Cedi Osman and Lamar Stevens

    Caris Lavert re-upped on a 2 year 32 mil contract.

    Pretty happy with these moves so far considering we didn’t have a lot of assets or any cap room available. Sad to see Cedi and Lamar go, but you have to give up something to get something.

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    Lakers made some moves getting Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, and Gabe Vincent. I’m skeptical that those players will be enough to get them further than they went this year but we will see. Resigning Rui is big too he was great for them in the playoffs

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    Biggest surprise for me was the Suns moving awU from Jock Lawndale after he played pretty well against Denver in the Playoffs. Not sure what they want from a backup C that Jock doesn’t provide especially with that position being most difficult one for teams to roster in today’s NBA.