My favorite under-the-radar NBA free agents: Six u...
Key takeaways
- But stars with nine-figure deals aren't the only free agents who can improve a team's fortunes.
- Free agency is also full of role players and specialists and identifying and signing the right ones are vital for contenders who wish to round out a winning rotation.
- I'll highlight six under-the-radar free agents worth targeting when the market opens at the end of this month.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
But stars with nine-figure deals aren't the only free agents who can improve a team's fortunes.
Free agency is also full of role players and specialists and identifying and signing the right ones are vital for contenders who wish to round out a winning rotation. These players can step up in the event of injury over a long season, and they can provide flexible lineup options across different postseason series.
I'll highlight six under-the-radar free agents worth targeting when the market opens at the end of this month. None of them are listed among Bobby Marks' top 20 free agents in this year's class -- thus the "under-the-radar" component -- but all could make a difference in the right circumstance.