Grades, great values, head-scratchers and more from Day 1 of NBA free agency
1 year, 8 months ago

Grades, great values, head-scratchers and more from Day 1 of NBA free agency

New York Times  

Follow live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. Grade: C+ GO DEEPER Lakers upgrade roster with Gabe Vincent and Taurean Prince but still have work to do Coby White agrees to re-sign with the Bulls on a three-year, $33 million deal If we’re getting the White we saw over the final two months of the season, I like this deal a lot. Grade: C+ GO DEEPER Coby White agrees to 3-year, $33 million deal to return to Bulls Trey Lyles agrees to re-sign with the Kings on a two-year, $16 million deal If you told me two years ago that Lyles would get this very modest contract, I would’ve thought it was an insane overpay. Grade: A- GO DEEPER Jevon Carter might give Bulls their best Lonzo Ball replacement yet Nickeil Alexander-Walker agrees to two-year, $9 million deal with the Wolves There’s still a lot of potential with Alexander-Walker, and the Wolves will get a chance to utilize his playmaking in a more fleshed out role. Grade: B+ Head scratcher of the day Jerami Grant agrees to re-sign with the Blazers on a five-year, $160 million deal I really do not understand the Trail Blazers’ grand plan.

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Brandon Ingram trade grades: Pelicans finally part ways with one-time All-Star
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Ingram trade grades: Pelicans finally part ways with one-time All-Star

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The Pelicans are trading Ingram to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Bruce Brown Jr, Kelly Olynyk, a first-round pick and a second-round pick. Brandon Ingram is headed to Toronto in a deal that will bring the Pelicans Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk and multiple draft picks, source confirmed. …

Brandon Ingram makes Raptors better, but trade flies in the face of their rebuild
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Ingram makes Raptors better, but trade flies in the face of their rebuild

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Late Wednesday night, the Raptors acquired Brandon Ingram — he’s only 6-foot-8, hurting the symmetry — from the New Orleans Pelicans for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown, a second-round pick and, funnily enough, the final of three first-round picks the Raptors got for Siakam. GO DEEPER Brandon Ingram trade grades: …

Brandon Ingram trade indicates Pelicans are (finally) ready to begin next phase
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Brandon Ingram trade indicates Pelicans are (finally) ready to begin next phase

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. DENVER – Brandon Ingram will go down as one of the better players to wear a Pelicans uniform and be a key figurehead in the team’s transition into the post-Anthony Davis era. GO DEEPER Brandon Ingram trade grades: Pelicans finally part ways with one-time All-Star It was the long-awaited …

Pelicans trading Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown: Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pelicans trading Brandon Ingram to Raptors for Kelly Olynyk, Bruce Brown: Sources

New York Times  

Brandon Ingram is on his way out of New Orleans. Ingram entered the season hoping his play would help him earn the lucrative contract he’s been seeking since last summer — with New Orleans or another team. Both Ingram and New Orleans sought out potential trade destinations that could provide the Pelicans with the assets they wanted and present a …

Pelicans at the NBA trade deadline: Evaluating Brandon Ingram trade scenarios
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Pelicans at the NBA trade deadline: Evaluating Brandon Ingram trade scenarios

New York Times  

The NBA trade deadline is on Thursday. Toronto Raptors Pelicans receive: Bruce Brown Jr., Kelly Olynyk and a 2026 first-round pick Raptors receive: Ingram With this deal, the Pelicans can get some salary-cap relief with Brown’s $23 million contract expiring this summer. — Eric Koreen, Raptors beat writer Detroit Pistons Pelicans receive: Tim Hardaway Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Marcus Sasser, 2025 …

The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The Lakers have been quiet so far in free agency. Could DeMar DeRozan change that?

New York Times  

More than 36 hours into free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make a meaningful move to improve their roster. The second half of the Splash Brothers would’ve provided the Lakers with the type of “laser” — one of LeBron’s terms — that they’ve needed in the LeBron James-Anthony Davis era. Similar to Thompson, DeRozan, 34, is both …

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA free agency 2024: Isaiah Hartenstein tops a not-so-strong group of centers

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards We’ve saved the worst for last. Note the word plausible — I excluded Richaun Holmes, who isn’t declining his $12.9 million player option after barely playing last year, and the Warriors aren’t going to waive Kevon Looney’s team-friendly partially guaranteed deal. Hartenstein …

NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA free agency 2024: Paul George, OG Anunoby top strong group of small forwards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Point Guards | Shooting Guards | Power Forwards | Centers The small forward position might offer the most inviting possibilities for cap space teams, with two legitimate difference-makers likely in unrestricted free agency in Paul George and OG Anunoby. That’s perhaps understandable given that George is 34 and has been increasingly hampered by …

NBA free agency 2024: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the top available point guards
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA free agency 2024: James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the top available point guards

New York Times  

NBA free-agency breakdown: Overall Top 25 | Shooting Guards | Small Forwards | Power Forwards | Centers Following my ranking of the top 25 overall players likely available in free agency, it’s time to break down the positions. Jose Alvarado, New Orleans : $12,128,673 Alvarado is signed for next season at just $1.95 million, but the possibility exists that the …

Evaluating the 2024 NBA free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan and more
11 months, 1 week ago

Evaluating the 2024 NBA free-agent class, from Klay Thompson to DeMar DeRozan and more

New York Times  

When my colleague Sam Vecenie and I talk about the quality of an NBA Draft class, we do it through a very specific lens: stars, starters and rotation players. The New Orleans Pelicans’ Jonas Valančiūnas, the Sacramento Kings’ Malik Monk and the Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr. probably start the conversation, but others like the Washington Wizards’ Tyus Jones and the …

Guards around the NBA who could solve Raptors’ lack of depth
1 year, 8 months ago

Guards around the NBA who could solve Raptors’ lack of depth

New York Times  

The Raptors used four players who could be broadly described as point guards last year: Fred VanVleet, Malachi Flynn, Jeff Dowtin Jr. and Dalano Banton. He can 1) accept the offer and stay in the same position as last year — let the countdown begin anew; 2) sign an offer sheet with another team, giving the Raptors the option to …

Pistons depth-chart prediction: Evaluating Detroit’s roster after the start of free agency
1 year, 8 months ago

Pistons depth-chart prediction: Evaluating Detroit’s roster after the start of free agency

New York Times  

Follow our live free-agency news and analysis from our entire NBA staff, and sign up for The Bounce to get basketball content delivered straight to your inbox. The first weekend of NBA free agency is over, and the Detroit Pistons, who entered with $30 million in cap space, didn’t sign anyone. Pistons 2023-24 depth-chart prediction PG SG SF PF C …

Lakers’ free agency: Here’s the latest about how their plans are shaping up
1 year, 8 months ago

Lakers’ free agency: Here’s the latest about how their plans are shaping up

LA Times  

Can the Lakers get another bargain on the free-agent market as they did last season when they added guard Dennis Schroder, shown driving past Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo. When the Lakers couldn’t find a deal they liked with Malik Beasley and/or Mo Bamba’s contracts on draft night, they were operating as a team with access to the full …

NBA’s top free-agent centers in 2023: Kristaps Porziņģis, Brook Lopez and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent centers in 2023: Kristaps Porziņģis, Brook Lopez and more

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of 2023 NBA Free Agency. Vooch is still a talented offensive player, but his 40 percent 3-point season in 2020-21 now looks like a major outlier, and defensively, he’s a popular target for opposing schemes. The Thunder will bring back Chet Holmgren next year but still need a backup five, so I wouldn’t be shocked …

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2023: Draymond Green, Cam Johnson and more
1 year, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2023: Draymond Green, Cam Johnson and more

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect Derrick Jones Jr.’s and Taurean Prince’s additions to the free-agent market. Keep in mind I’ve only listed likely free agents here; Otto Porter Jr., for instance, has already opted into his player option for the year and was thus omitted; similarly, team options on Isaiah Livers, Lamar Stevens, Nathan Knight and …

Leroux: Which NBA free agent will sign for the most guaranteed money?
1 year, 9 months ago

Leroux: Which NBA free agent will sign for the most guaranteed money?

New York Times  

The Athletic has around-the-clock coverage of 2023 NBA Free Agency. On top of that, this year’s Philadelphia 76ers scored a robust 120.8 points per 100 possessions in Harden’s minutes, and that stayed surprisingly strong at 117.1 when Harden played without MVP Joel Embiid. While many focus on Harden’s shortcomings, it is important to appreciate how few players can shoulder the …

Money talks! Austin Reaves shoots for the stars, but will Lakers foot the bill?
1 year, 11 months ago

Money talks! Austin Reaves shoots for the stars, but will Lakers foot the bill?

Hindustan Times  

In a season filled with ups and downs for the Los Angeles Lakers, one player has emerged as a shining star. Austin Reaves, an undrafted free agent, has proven himself as a capable NBA player in just his second season, averaging an impressive 17.1 points and 5.7 assists per game since the All-Star break. But as Reaves heads towards restricted …

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2022: Miles Bridges, Otto Porter and more
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent power forwards in 2022: Miles Bridges, Otto Porter and more

New York Times  

Hollinger’s Free-Agent rankings and projections: Top 25 free agents by BORD$ projections Top point guards by BORD$ projections Top shooting guards by BORD$ projections Top small forwards by BORD$ projections Top centers by BORD$ projections The power forward market is unexceptional this year, with the one top-tier player on the market seeming highly likely to stay. But a credible defender …

NBA’s top free-agent point guards in 2022: Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and more
2 years, 9 months ago

NBA’s top free-agent point guards in 2022: Kyrie Irving, Jalen Brunson and more

New York Times  

Hollinger’s Free-Agent rankings and projections: Top 25 free agents by BORD$ projections Top shooting guards by BORD$ projections Top small forwards by BORD$ projections Top power forwards by BORD$ projections Top centers by BORD$ projections Point guard is probably the strongest position in this year’s free-agent market, with a max-ish player in Kyrie Irving, a rising star in Jalen Brunson …

Raptors trade tiers, version 6.0: The Rudy Gobert/2022 offseason edition
2 years, 10 months ago

Raptors trade tiers, version 6.0: The Rudy Gobert/2022 offseason edition

New York Times  

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert is one of the most impactful defenders in the history of the NBA. It might take a good first half to next season to solidify that value across the league, but Achiuwa could represent the Raptors’ next development home run. Salary matching and/or trading, sweetener or low-stakes moves Malachi Flynn Khem Birch Svi Mykhailiuk Armoni …

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?
2 years, 11 months ago

How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?

LA Times  

Lakers forward LeBron James, left, sits on the bench next to forward Anthony Davis as head coach Frank Vogel stands by during the second half of a game against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver …

John Hollinger’s NBA free-agency winners: Nets, Wizards among teams in a better place
3 years, 7 months ago

John Hollinger’s NBA free-agency winners: Nets, Wizards among teams in a better place

New York Times  

When it comes to free agency, the winners aren’t so obvious when no superstars are involved. Beal’s best move is to play out the season, decline his player option and sign a five-year, $242 million deal with the Wizards in the offseason. A potential $100 million luxury-tax bill for this year looks ridiculous, so they may still need to surrender …

Hollinger: With NBA free agency party ending quickly, the trading game begins
3 years, 7 months ago

Hollinger: With NBA free agency party ending quickly, the trading game begins

New York Times  

And now, we wait. Amazingly, every one of my top 20 free agents is already accounted for next season; while the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard technically hasn’t announced what he’s doing yet, his return seems a foregone conclusion. Beyond that crew, we’ll see some other players get minimum deals and biannual exception money, but the free-agent spending frenzy essentially ended once …

NBA Free Agency deals tracker, Day 2: Grades, analysis for each move, from DeRozan to a John Collins stalemate
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA Free Agency deals tracker, Day 2: Grades, analysis for each move, from DeRozan to a John Collins stalemate

New York Times  

Day 2 of 2021 NBA Free Agency was definitely less eventful than the madness we saw in Day 1. The big moves of the day DeMar DeRozan signs with Chicago Bulls | $85 million over three years Here’s the deal for DeRozan to get him from San Antonio to Chicago. Bulls Grade: C+ Spurs Grade: B More: Read John Hollinger’s …

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day
3 years, 7 months ago

Day 1 of NBA Free Agency deals tracker: Grades, analysis and emojis for all of the moves made on a crazy day

New York Times  

Day 1 of 2021 NBA Free Agency is in the books and we had a very busy day. Grade: B+ Jeff Green signs with Denver Nuggets | $10 million over two years: Love this signing for the Nuggets, even if it doesn’t fully cover a need for them. Grade: B Norman Powell re-signs with Portland Trail Blazers | $90 million …

What’s next for Dennis Schröder and Talen Horton-Tucker, dream free-agent pickups: Lakers mailbag
3 years, 8 months ago

What’s next for Dennis Schröder and Talen Horton-Tucker, dream free-agent pickups: Lakers mailbag

New York Times  

In Part 2 of our Lakers mailbag, we cover dream free-agent and trade acquisitions, the ideal contract structure for Dennis Schröder, Talen Horton-Tucker’s potential role next season, the positional needs of the roster, how the Lakers match up against the Nets and Clippers and more. — GarrettGarcia I don’t have a rooting interest here, but I think the Lakers should …

Dennis Schröder, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker & more: Taking stock of Lakers’ free agents after exit interviews
3 years, 9 months ago

Dennis Schröder, Alex Caruso, Talen Horton-Tucker & more: Taking stock of Lakers’ free agents after exit interviews

New York Times  

After a premature postseason exit, the Lakers must turn their attention to a long and important offseason. Alex Caruso Contract status: Unrestricted free agent Quote: “Obviously I’m a free agent looming come August. Talen Horton-Tucker Contract status: Restricted free agent Quote: “I haven’t really thought about it as much because it was during the season. Wesley Matthews Contract status: Unrestricted …

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve - Sports News - Sportstar
4 years, 3 months ago

Suns, several NBA teams make bold offseason moves to improve - Sports News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Phoenix Suns hasn’t been to the NBA playoffs in more than a decade, back when players like Amar’e Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Grant Hill were running up and down the court in Arizona. When you’ve got guys like that, you build.” A look at a few other NBA teams that made some of the biggest offseason moves: LOS ANGELES LAKERS …

Hollinger’s NBA free agency awards: The best, worst and weirdest of a wild weekend
4 years, 3 months ago

Hollinger’s NBA free agency awards: The best, worst and weirdest of a wild weekend

New York Times  

NBA free agency ends at midnight Eastern on Tuesday night. Meanwhile, Miami kept Goran Dragic on a one-year overpay rather than have his deal bleed into 2021’s cap, and wildly overpaid backup center Meyers Leonard so his new $9.4 million contract could be used as a salary match in a trade … just in case Giannis somehow became available sooner …

Brandon Ingram’s max contract proves he’s as much the Pelicans’ future as Zion
4 years, 3 months ago

Brandon Ingram’s max contract proves he’s as much the Pelicans’ future as Zion

New York Times  

It took longer than expected, but the New Orleans Pelicans finally locked down their No. Many figured it would be a matter of minutes before the Pelicans and restricted free agent Brandon Ingram reached an agreement on a new long-term deal once free agency officially began on Friday night. Ingram, 23, was the primary piece in the trade package New …

NBA free agency point guard rankings: Fred VanVleet the big prize in a thin herd
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA free agency point guard rankings: Fred VanVleet the big prize in a thin herd

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 2, but will be periodically updated. All week, we will unveil the best available free agents at each position: • Best Available Point Guards • Best Available Shooting Guards • Best Available Small Forwards • Best Available Power Forwards • Best Available Centers If you need a starting point guard in …

NBA free agency power forward rankings: Davis, Gallinari, Bertans lead strong field
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA free agency power forward rankings: Davis, Gallinari, Bertans lead strong field

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 5, but will be periodically updated. All week, we will unveil the best available free agents at each position: • Best Available Point Guards • Best Available Shooting Guards • Best Available Small Forwards • Best Available Power Forwards • Best Available Centers There is one amazing power forward available in …

NBA free agency center rankings: Whiteside, Wood, Harrell lead thin class
4 years, 4 months ago

NBA free agency center rankings: Whiteside, Wood, Harrell lead thin class

New York Times  

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Nov. 6, but will be periodically updated. All week, we will unveil the best available free agents at each position: • Best Available Point Guards • Best Available Shooting Guards • Best Available Small Forwards • Best Available Power Forwards • Best Available Centers If you’re looking for a high-impact center in …

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent
4 years, 4 months ago

Lakers have no intention of becoming complacent

LA Times  

Lakers’ Anthony Davis is covered by Miami Heat’s Andre Iguodala as he rolls to the hoop during the Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The goal is to repeat as champions and have sustained success, which is why Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka acquired point guard Dennis Schroder from Oklahoma City and it is why he will …

Why the Lakers had to make the trade for OKC’s Dennis Schröder
4 years, 4 months ago

Why the Lakers had to make the trade for OKC’s Dennis Schröder

LA Times  

Thunder guard Dennis Schröder brings the ball up court against the Pistons during a game March 4 in Detroit. By agreeing to trade for guard Dennis Schröder, the Lakers sent the NBA a strong message that they weren’t going to hide behind the championship trophy they earned inside the NBA bubble. 28 pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft to the Thunder …

What will soon-to-be-acquired Dennis Schröder bring to the Lakers?
4 years, 4 months ago

What will soon-to-be-acquired Dennis Schröder bring to the Lakers?

New York Times  

The season of reshuffling has nearly arrived. As first reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania, they are on the verge of acquiring Thunder guard Dennis Schröder for Danny Green and the No. Because the Lakers owe New Orleans a protected 2021 first-rounder, they can’t officially trade the 28th pick until after the selection is made, per NBA rules, but that …

NBA Free Agency: Al Horford joins Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics while forward Tobias Harris rejoins team
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA Free Agency: Al Horford joins Philadelphia 76ers from Boston Celtics while forward Tobias Harris rejoins team

Firstpost  

Five-time NBA All-Star center Al Horford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as forward Tobias Harris rejoined the team on Wednesday to complete deals that were revealed last week New York: Five-time NBA All-Star center Al Horford signed with the Philadelphia 76ers as forward Tobias Harris rejoined the team on Wednesday to complete deals that were revealed last week. The moves …

NBA free agency roundup: Complete list of Day Two deals
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA free agency roundup: Complete list of Day Two deals

The Hindu  

The Knicks had a busy second day of free agency after they missed out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. New York reportedly agreed to deals with three players — Wayne Ellington, Reggie Bullock and Elfrid Payton. Here's a complete list of notable deals from the second day of free agency: — The 76ers continued to adjust their roster as …

NBA Draft: Here's how Williamson fits with the Pelicans
5 years, 9 months ago

NBA Draft: Here's how Williamson fits with the Pelicans

The Hindu  

Zion Williamson will almost certainly be selected by the Pelicans with the No. New Orleans sent its first-ever No.1 overall pick, Anthony Davis, to the Lakers for a bevy of assets, including Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and three first-round picks. The Pelicans now have one of the most talented young cores in the NBA, and Williamson, who turns …

NBA: Why the New Orleans Pelicans are so exciting now
5 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Why the New Orleans Pelicans are so exciting now

The Hindu  

The Pelicans just pulled off the first blockbuster deal of the summer, and it could have a major impact on the NBA this coming season. New Orleans sent Anthony Davis to the Lakers in exchange for Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart and three first-round picks, including the No. Here are a three reasons the Pelicans are so exciting: Zion …

Health, wealth and tanking with dignity — New Year’s resolutions for all 30 NBA teams
6 years, 2 months ago

Health, wealth and tanking with dignity — New Year’s resolutions for all 30 NBA teams

New York Times  

With the calendar officially flipping to 2019, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions. Boston Celtics: Continue to get better production from Gordon Hayward off the bench Entering a New Year’s Eve matchup against San Antonio, Hayward has transitioned into a reserve role for the Celtics and has been a more efficient player from the field overall, 3-point range, free throw …

NBA Free Agency Tracker: Analysis of the deals you need to know
6 years, 8 months ago

NBA Free Agency Tracker: Analysis of the deals you need to know

New York Times  

NBA free agency is upon us, and it started with a bang at 12:01 a.m. on July 1, with 18 deals struck the night the league opened for business. However, while they decide what to do there, his cap hold would eat into the team’s potentially considerable cap space next summer, when they could have upward of $50 million available. …

2018 NBA Mock Draft: post-lottery edition
6 years, 10 months ago

2018 NBA Mock Draft: post-lottery edition

New York Times  

The Phoenix Suns hit the jackpot and landed the No. Minnesota could use depth on the wing with guard Jamal Crawford entering unrestricted free agency and small forward Nemanja Bjelica entering restricted free agency. Chicago Bulls: Jacob Evans, shooting guard / small forward, 20, 6-6, 210, Cincinnati Evans shot 39 percent from 3-point range in his last season seasons at …

NBA Offseason Series: The Blazers had a great season, but an early exit from the playoffs raises questions in Portland
6 years, 10 months ago

NBA Offseason Series: The Blazers had a great season, but an early exit from the playoffs raises questions in Portland

New York Times  

While Portland’s playoff run is over, the 2018 offseason is rapidly approaching and the front office has a series of significant decisions to make that affect their present and future. It was always going to be a complicated offseason with both Jusuf Nurkic and Shabazz Napier eyeing significant raises, but the team held leverage due to the extremely limited amount …

Here’s who the Lakers might be looking to pick up (Hint: Kevin Durant is not on the list)
8 years, 8 months ago

Here’s who the Lakers might be looking to pick up (Hint: Kevin Durant is not on the list)

LA Times  

The Lakers will talk to Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside, who led the league in blocked shots with an average of 3.68 a game last season. He’s similar to the Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan, whom the Lakers unsuccessfully pursued last summer — strong rebounding skills but somewhat limited on offense and a poor free-throw shooter. He averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds …

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