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It's the weekend, figured I'd have some time for this. Gonna be like WalterFootball style, with a grade and a couple of sentences.
Steve Nash signs with the Bulls for $177,252,060 over 5 years.
GRADE: A+
This was a no-brainer as Nash is one of the best players in the league and the leader of the defending Eastern Conference champs. With Cole Anthony gone after just a single season in the Windy City, Nash will have to return to his MVP form he displayed a couple seasons ago, which I'm sure he will do.
Jason Kidd signs with the Bucks for $161,300,848 over 5 years.
GRADE: B
New Bucks' GM Zach Bellm inherited a complicated situation with two of his three best players hitting the free agency market almost as soon as he took over. His priority was clear and that was to keep Kidd and Rodman in Milwaukee for a long time. While JKidd has his flaws, especially on the offensive end, it was important for them to lock him up, however pricey that may be.
Ryan Harrow signs with the Knicks for $147,710,050 over 5 years.
GRADE: B
While it is a lot of money for a point guard who has yet to take the leap to stardom, the Knicks are confident that their former 2nd overall pick will continue to progress along with backcourt mate Bruce Ellington. Management insisted they wanted to keep the two young guards together as they try to take the next step into contention in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Lecque signs with the Kings for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: A
I'm surprised Lecque took a one-year minimum deal for a Sacramento reunion, but this is a very solid depth signing for the Kings, who have thrust themselves back into contention in the Western Conference. They will need to shed a ton of cap to get under the HC, but Lecque will provide stability and a solid veteran presence off the bench for very little money.
Keeshawn Barthelemy signs with the Rockets for $35,654,150 over 1 years.
GRADE: C
Granted, it's just a one-year deal, but I'm confused as to what use the Rockets have for Barthelemy. Off first glance it seems like a move to sign a solid starting point guard in hopes a playoff team will offer youth or a pick. However, that $35M cap hit will be extremely hard to match, so we'll see if anyone is able to do that.
Chance Westry signs with the Clippers for $45,675,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: C-
Another confusing signing, as Chance Westry signs a rather hefty three-year deal after failing to crack the rotation in Seattle last year and seemed to start to fall out of favor two seasons ago. Westry is a solid player, don't get me wrong, but signing him for 3-years at $15M/year is a lot.
Jonathan Kuminga signs with the Trail Blazers for $105,000,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: C+
Another large deal for a guy who's value has seemingly dipped in the last few years. While his production has been great on paper, the $35M/year cap hit will be very hard to match if a team in need of a starting big comes calling. At 33 of years of age, Kuminga isn't getting any younger, so a three year deal like this is a risk for a rebuilding team like Portland.
Juwan Staten signs with the Warriors for $147,710,050 over 5 years.
GRADE: B-
Honestly, the Warriors had to do this. After giving up soon-to-be Finals MVP Manu Ginobili for this guy, the Warriors really had no other choice but to max Staten. While the young point guard is largely unproven, GM Nate and Warriors fans will just have to hope he lives up to his potential and the flashes we've seen. Or else that trade may go down as one of the worst we've seen.
Johnny Dawkins signs with the Timberwolves for $3,500,000 over 1 year.
GRADE: B
For some reason, there were reports saying Johnny Dawkins was the dark horse point guard of the free agency class, and would likely attract several teams, but he decided to re-up for another year in Minnesota. After beating out Devin Askew late last season for the backup combo guard spot, we'll see how much he contributes this season on a team looking to return to the ECF.
Moustapha Fall signs with the Spurs for $91,980,000 over 5 years.
GRADE: C+
There have been varying opinions about the Moustapha Fall signing. Many have stated that it's an overpay for a largely unproven former lottery pick, but some have defended it, claiming Fall has potential to be a starting big. The declining nature of the contract definitely saves this, but last time I checked this league was based on results, not potential.
Ramar Smith signs with the Thunder for $86,000,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B-
Reports out of OKC say they are looking to compete and make the playoffs, with an aging core of Roddy Gayle and James Wiseman as they do not own many picks in the near future. They added another aging wing in Ramar Smith, who left Milwaukee to join the Thunder. Smith will likely put up some gaudy numbers next to Gayle, but he certainly will not help with their turnover problems. Expect Gayle/Smith/Wiseman to put up big offensive numbers, but this seems more of a desperate move to be a 7-8 seed more than anything else.
Terrence Clarke signs with the Nets for $9,000,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B-
It's amazing that Terrence Clarke continues to get paycheck after paycheck, even though he's highly inefficient on the offensive end of the floor. His ability to defend opposing wings and potentially win dunk contests probably keeps him relevant. Don't be surprised if he finds himself on another team by the trade deadline.
Si Rae Kim signs with the Bulls for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Similar to the Johnny Dawkins signing, a solid backup point guard for cheap, who can provide shooting off the bench. Not much to see here.
Derek Fisher signs with the 76ers for $168,200,000 over 5 years.
GRADE: C-
Similar to the Staten signing, seemed like the 76ers felt like they needed to bring back Fisher due to them not having another player to really build around. Philadelphia has one of the strangest rosters, as they've surrounded their franchise point guard with a bunch of aging outcasts who have fallen from stardom. They also have failed to run a system that best fits Fisher, which has led to him being a forgotten man in this league.
Dick Nemelka signs with the Hawks for $6,933,100 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
Snagging Dick Nemelka for a cheap two-year deal was a nice, under-the-radar move by the Hawks. After a disappointing second round exit last season, the Hawks will look to run it back in a slightly weaker East with Cole Anthony leaving Chicago. Don't be surprised if Nemelka ends up playing major minutes if they can't find a replacement for Barthelemy jumping ship to Houston.
Scoot Henderson signs with the Bucks for $14,516,333 over 3 years.
GRADE: B
After coming off the bench the last few seasons in Minnesota, Scoot Henderson was able to boost his worth last season on a tanking Lakers team. As a result, he was able to land himself a multi-year deal with Milwaukee. Henderson will provide much needed floor spacing off the bench for the Bucks.
Buck Johnson signs with the Kings for $3,378,844 over 2 years.
GRADE: B-
The Kings are looking for any way to find cheap depth, as they are currently over the hard cap. After a season in Minnesota, Johnson made it known he wanted a large extension. After a dry market, he'll try to recoup his worth off the bench in Sacramento. The defending dunk contest champion is the definition of a tweener, as he can't shoot well enough to play the 3, but can't rebound well enough to play the 4.
Corliss Williamson signs with the Clippers for $22,660,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B
A solid, depth-signing for the Clippers in what has been a busy offseason for GM Tyler. While Williamson doesn't excel in any particular area, he is solid and can finish around the rim.
Darko Jukic signs with the Mavericks for $3,650,876 over 2 years.
GRADE: B+
The Mavs definitely don't need more wings, but they were able to snag Jukic on a two-year minimum deal which will give them another option off the bench behind Anthony Edwards and Jelani Hewitt.
Dontrez Styles signs with the Thunder for $23,455,717 over 2 years.
GRADE: B+
Coming off one of the worst seasons in his career, Dontrez Styles gets a two-year, prove-it deal in OKC. It was strange watching Styles consistently bricking 3's last season in Washington as he's only two years removed from averaging 21 PPG for the Clippers. One thing Styles can still do is defend and rebound at a high level at the small forward position. He'll provide some stability at the wings for OKC.
Trendon Watford signs with the Heat for $2,400,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Solid, under-the-radar rebounding big for a team looking for rotational bigs. Could become a trade piece come trade deadline time.
Terren Frank signs with the Suns for $11,564,050 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
The former all-star changes teams but stays out West to sign with the Suns. While he isn't the scorer he used to be, Frank will provide scoring off the bench behind Federico Aguerre. It'll be interesting how he fits with a Suns team that loves to shoot the 3-ball.
Maurice Walker signs with the Pelicans for $6,933,100 over 2 years.
GRADE: B-
Decent depth signing here. Walker has been a disappointment in his career, but still has some tools that if he improves on, can make him a solid rotational player.
Terrence Jennings signs with the Hawks for $27,219,150 over 3 years.
GRADE: A
Hawks get one of the most sought after big men in this year's FA class with a three-year MLE, which is as good as it gets. Jennings proved last season in Seattle that he could be a major contributor on a championship contending team.
Jalen Suggs signs with the Kings for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: B-
This signing is redundant with the Lecque signing, so expect Suggs to be shipped off somewhere soon.
Franck Kepnang signs with the Heat for $4,950,000 over 2 years.
GRADE: A-
Getting Kepnang for a cheap two-year deal is a great signing for Miami. While Kepnang will never be a starter, he can certainly be a rotational big with his ability to defend the post.
Gediminas Orelik signs with the Pelicans for $37,156,300 over 4 years.
GRADE: B-
Gediminas is entering a crucial portion of his career, with this four-year deal. While he has shown flashes of scoring ability, there is risk his offensive game could regress, so this is a somewhat risky move for New Orleans. He doesn't defend the wing very well, but the Pelicans are hoping he can take the next step offensively and become a go-to scorer.
Narito Namizato signs with the Clippers for $17,796,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B+
Capping off a busy first day of free agency for the Clippers is the signing of the Japanese 5'8" point guard. Namizato is a good shooter and solid backup point guard, and has shown flashes of scoring ability as well. Should he beat out the other plethora of point guards on the roster, Namizato should hold his own behind Nikos.
Walker Kessler signs with the Nuggets for $3,382,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Walker Kessler fits the mold the Nuggets usually look for in their big mean: an ability to spread the floor while providing solid defense and rebounding. We'll see how he'll fit into a revamped Denver team this season.
Jarrett Allen signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
Jarrett Allen is definitely not worth $11M/year but it's just a one year deal and could be used as a trade piece to match contracts.
Ryan Minor signs with the Mavericks for $2,176,260 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
The Mavs didn't need another wing, so this signing seems like overkill. Minor hasn't lived up to his draft status, but he is still a very good wing defender.
Drake London signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
All the Grizzlies signings are this so it's not even worth commenting. London has a little left in the tank, but he's far from what he used to be.
Keith Coleman signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: F+
One of two of the strangest signing by the Grizzlies. Unsure what they see out of Coleman, but maybe he'll magically end up with 100 pot.
Derrick Randall signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: F+
This dude trolling. 24-year old undrafted rookies are the new wave in Vancouver apparently.
Ando Shuto signs with the Pelicans for $2,187,847 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
From the draft tape, the dude can't defend a soul, but is only 19 years old and can shoot. Worth a shot.
Sidiki Johnson signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: D-
Props to Donkey for getting these undrafted kids with no shot in the league to be set for life though. At least this guy isn't 24.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. signs with the Wizards for $17,282,000 over 2 years.
GRADE: C+
Baldwin will come off the bench for the Wizards, but he's nowhere near the player he used to be. He can still shoot the rock, but doesn't provide much else. The price and being two years is a little much for Baldwin at this stage of his career.
Roy Tarpley signs with the Nets for $21,500,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: C
Tarpley was signed off the scrap heap last season and played OK for the Spurs. However, is he worth a 4-year deal? Time will tell, but the former top 10 pick hasn't proven his worth yet to receive such a contract.
Tyreek Smith signs with the Bulls for $14,014,350 over 3 years.
GRADE: B
This deal is similar to the Tarpley one but with one less year. Also, Smith has proven him to be a legitimate bench option as he has averaged double digit points in 5 consecutive seasons. I was also told never to doubt a signing a commish makes, but we also have Donkey signing undrafted 24-yr olds to 11M deals so there's that.
Murphy Holloway signs with the Jazz for $22,050,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: F
Nah chief this ain't it. A 3-year MLE for an inefficient big man who doesn't do much besides play solid post defense is a lot. Not sure what Utah is trying to do right now but they did something similar with Colton Iverson last year, so maybe they're hoping for similar production. Who knows.
Steve Nash signs with the Bulls for $177,252,060 over 5 years.
GRADE: A+
This was a no-brainer as Nash is one of the best players in the league and the leader of the defending Eastern Conference champs. With Cole Anthony gone after just a single season in the Windy City, Nash will have to return to his MVP form he displayed a couple seasons ago, which I'm sure he will do.
Jason Kidd signs with the Bucks for $161,300,848 over 5 years.
GRADE: B
New Bucks' GM Zach Bellm inherited a complicated situation with two of his three best players hitting the free agency market almost as soon as he took over. His priority was clear and that was to keep Kidd and Rodman in Milwaukee for a long time. While JKidd has his flaws, especially on the offensive end, it was important for them to lock him up, however pricey that may be.
Ryan Harrow signs with the Knicks for $147,710,050 over 5 years.
GRADE: B
While it is a lot of money for a point guard who has yet to take the leap to stardom, the Knicks are confident that their former 2nd overall pick will continue to progress along with backcourt mate Bruce Ellington. Management insisted they wanted to keep the two young guards together as they try to take the next step into contention in the Eastern Conference.
Jalen Lecque signs with the Kings for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: A
I'm surprised Lecque took a one-year minimum deal for a Sacramento reunion, but this is a very solid depth signing for the Kings, who have thrust themselves back into contention in the Western Conference. They will need to shed a ton of cap to get under the HC, but Lecque will provide stability and a solid veteran presence off the bench for very little money.
Keeshawn Barthelemy signs with the Rockets for $35,654,150 over 1 years.
GRADE: C
Granted, it's just a one-year deal, but I'm confused as to what use the Rockets have for Barthelemy. Off first glance it seems like a move to sign a solid starting point guard in hopes a playoff team will offer youth or a pick. However, that $35M cap hit will be extremely hard to match, so we'll see if anyone is able to do that.
Chance Westry signs with the Clippers for $45,675,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: C-
Another confusing signing, as Chance Westry signs a rather hefty three-year deal after failing to crack the rotation in Seattle last year and seemed to start to fall out of favor two seasons ago. Westry is a solid player, don't get me wrong, but signing him for 3-years at $15M/year is a lot.
Jonathan Kuminga signs with the Trail Blazers for $105,000,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: C+
Another large deal for a guy who's value has seemingly dipped in the last few years. While his production has been great on paper, the $35M/year cap hit will be very hard to match if a team in need of a starting big comes calling. At 33 of years of age, Kuminga isn't getting any younger, so a three year deal like this is a risk for a rebuilding team like Portland.
Juwan Staten signs with the Warriors for $147,710,050 over 5 years.
GRADE: B-
Honestly, the Warriors had to do this. After giving up soon-to-be Finals MVP Manu Ginobili for this guy, the Warriors really had no other choice but to max Staten. While the young point guard is largely unproven, GM Nate and Warriors fans will just have to hope he lives up to his potential and the flashes we've seen. Or else that trade may go down as one of the worst we've seen.
Johnny Dawkins signs with the Timberwolves for $3,500,000 over 1 year.
GRADE: B
For some reason, there were reports saying Johnny Dawkins was the dark horse point guard of the free agency class, and would likely attract several teams, but he decided to re-up for another year in Minnesota. After beating out Devin Askew late last season for the backup combo guard spot, we'll see how much he contributes this season on a team looking to return to the ECF.
Moustapha Fall signs with the Spurs for $91,980,000 over 5 years.
GRADE: C+
There have been varying opinions about the Moustapha Fall signing. Many have stated that it's an overpay for a largely unproven former lottery pick, but some have defended it, claiming Fall has potential to be a starting big. The declining nature of the contract definitely saves this, but last time I checked this league was based on results, not potential.
Ramar Smith signs with the Thunder for $86,000,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B-
Reports out of OKC say they are looking to compete and make the playoffs, with an aging core of Roddy Gayle and James Wiseman as they do not own many picks in the near future. They added another aging wing in Ramar Smith, who left Milwaukee to join the Thunder. Smith will likely put up some gaudy numbers next to Gayle, but he certainly will not help with their turnover problems. Expect Gayle/Smith/Wiseman to put up big offensive numbers, but this seems more of a desperate move to be a 7-8 seed more than anything else.
Terrence Clarke signs with the Nets for $9,000,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B-
It's amazing that Terrence Clarke continues to get paycheck after paycheck, even though he's highly inefficient on the offensive end of the floor. His ability to defend opposing wings and potentially win dunk contests probably keeps him relevant. Don't be surprised if he finds himself on another team by the trade deadline.
Si Rae Kim signs with the Bulls for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Similar to the Johnny Dawkins signing, a solid backup point guard for cheap, who can provide shooting off the bench. Not much to see here.
Derek Fisher signs with the 76ers for $168,200,000 over 5 years.
GRADE: C-
Similar to the Staten signing, seemed like the 76ers felt like they needed to bring back Fisher due to them not having another player to really build around. Philadelphia has one of the strangest rosters, as they've surrounded their franchise point guard with a bunch of aging outcasts who have fallen from stardom. They also have failed to run a system that best fits Fisher, which has led to him being a forgotten man in this league.
Dick Nemelka signs with the Hawks for $6,933,100 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
Snagging Dick Nemelka for a cheap two-year deal was a nice, under-the-radar move by the Hawks. After a disappointing second round exit last season, the Hawks will look to run it back in a slightly weaker East with Cole Anthony leaving Chicago. Don't be surprised if Nemelka ends up playing major minutes if they can't find a replacement for Barthelemy jumping ship to Houston.
Scoot Henderson signs with the Bucks for $14,516,333 over 3 years.
GRADE: B
After coming off the bench the last few seasons in Minnesota, Scoot Henderson was able to boost his worth last season on a tanking Lakers team. As a result, he was able to land himself a multi-year deal with Milwaukee. Henderson will provide much needed floor spacing off the bench for the Bucks.
Buck Johnson signs with the Kings for $3,378,844 over 2 years.
GRADE: B-
The Kings are looking for any way to find cheap depth, as they are currently over the hard cap. After a season in Minnesota, Johnson made it known he wanted a large extension. After a dry market, he'll try to recoup his worth off the bench in Sacramento. The defending dunk contest champion is the definition of a tweener, as he can't shoot well enough to play the 3, but can't rebound well enough to play the 4.
Corliss Williamson signs with the Clippers for $22,660,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B
A solid, depth-signing for the Clippers in what has been a busy offseason for GM Tyler. While Williamson doesn't excel in any particular area, he is solid and can finish around the rim.
Darko Jukic signs with the Mavericks for $3,650,876 over 2 years.
GRADE: B+
The Mavs definitely don't need more wings, but they were able to snag Jukic on a two-year minimum deal which will give them another option off the bench behind Anthony Edwards and Jelani Hewitt.
Dontrez Styles signs with the Thunder for $23,455,717 over 2 years.
GRADE: B+
Coming off one of the worst seasons in his career, Dontrez Styles gets a two-year, prove-it deal in OKC. It was strange watching Styles consistently bricking 3's last season in Washington as he's only two years removed from averaging 21 PPG for the Clippers. One thing Styles can still do is defend and rebound at a high level at the small forward position. He'll provide some stability at the wings for OKC.
Trendon Watford signs with the Heat for $2,400,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Solid, under-the-radar rebounding big for a team looking for rotational bigs. Could become a trade piece come trade deadline time.
Terren Frank signs with the Suns for $11,564,050 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
The former all-star changes teams but stays out West to sign with the Suns. While he isn't the scorer he used to be, Frank will provide scoring off the bench behind Federico Aguerre. It'll be interesting how he fits with a Suns team that loves to shoot the 3-ball.
Maurice Walker signs with the Pelicans for $6,933,100 over 2 years.
GRADE: B-
Decent depth signing here. Walker has been a disappointment in his career, but still has some tools that if he improves on, can make him a solid rotational player.
Terrence Jennings signs with the Hawks for $27,219,150 over 3 years.
GRADE: A
Hawks get one of the most sought after big men in this year's FA class with a three-year MLE, which is as good as it gets. Jennings proved last season in Seattle that he could be a major contributor on a championship contending team.
Jalen Suggs signs with the Kings for $2,393,887 over 1 years.
GRADE: B-
This signing is redundant with the Lecque signing, so expect Suggs to be shipped off somewhere soon.
Franck Kepnang signs with the Heat for $4,950,000 over 2 years.
GRADE: A-
Getting Kepnang for a cheap two-year deal is a great signing for Miami. While Kepnang will never be a starter, he can certainly be a rotational big with his ability to defend the post.
Gediminas Orelik signs with the Pelicans for $37,156,300 over 4 years.
GRADE: B-
Gediminas is entering a crucial portion of his career, with this four-year deal. While he has shown flashes of scoring ability, there is risk his offensive game could regress, so this is a somewhat risky move for New Orleans. He doesn't defend the wing very well, but the Pelicans are hoping he can take the next step offensively and become a go-to scorer.
Narito Namizato signs with the Clippers for $17,796,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: B+
Capping off a busy first day of free agency for the Clippers is the signing of the Japanese 5'8" point guard. Namizato is a good shooter and solid backup point guard, and has shown flashes of scoring ability as well. Should he beat out the other plethora of point guards on the roster, Namizato should hold his own behind Nikos.
Walker Kessler signs with the Nuggets for $3,382,000 over 1 years.
GRADE: B
Walker Kessler fits the mold the Nuggets usually look for in their big mean: an ability to spread the floor while providing solid defense and rebounding. We'll see how he'll fit into a revamped Denver team this season.
Jarrett Allen signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
Jarrett Allen is definitely not worth $11M/year but it's just a one year deal and could be used as a trade piece to match contracts.
Ryan Minor signs with the Mavericks for $2,176,260 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
The Mavs didn't need another wing, so this signing seems like overkill. Minor hasn't lived up to his draft status, but he is still a very good wing defender.
Drake London signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: C+
All the Grizzlies signings are this so it's not even worth commenting. London has a little left in the tank, but he's far from what he used to be.
Keith Coleman signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: F+
One of two of the strangest signing by the Grizzlies. Unsure what they see out of Coleman, but maybe he'll magically end up with 100 pot.
Derrick Randall signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: F+
This dude trolling. 24-year old undrafted rookies are the new wave in Vancouver apparently.
Ando Shuto signs with the Pelicans for $2,187,847 over 2 years.
GRADE: B
From the draft tape, the dude can't defend a soul, but is only 19 years old and can shoot. Worth a shot.
Sidiki Johnson signs with the Grizzlies for $11,492,755 over 1 years.
GRADE: D-
Props to Donkey for getting these undrafted kids with no shot in the league to be set for life though. At least this guy isn't 24.
Patrick Baldwin Jr. signs with the Wizards for $17,282,000 over 2 years.
GRADE: C+
Baldwin will come off the bench for the Wizards, but he's nowhere near the player he used to be. He can still shoot the rock, but doesn't provide much else. The price and being two years is a little much for Baldwin at this stage of his career.
Roy Tarpley signs with the Nets for $21,500,000 over 4 years.
GRADE: C
Tarpley was signed off the scrap heap last season and played OK for the Spurs. However, is he worth a 4-year deal? Time will tell, but the former top 10 pick hasn't proven his worth yet to receive such a contract.
Tyreek Smith signs with the Bulls for $14,014,350 over 3 years.
GRADE: B
This deal is similar to the Tarpley one but with one less year. Also, Smith has proven him to be a legitimate bench option as he has averaged double digit points in 5 consecutive seasons. I was also told never to doubt a signing a commish makes, but we also have Donkey signing undrafted 24-yr olds to 11M deals so there's that.
Murphy Holloway signs with the Jazz for $22,050,000 over 3 years.
GRADE: F
Nah chief this ain't it. A 3-year MLE for an inefficient big man who doesn't do much besides play solid post defense is a lot. Not sure what Utah is trying to do right now but they did something similar with Colton Iverson last year, so maybe they're hoping for similar production. Who knows.
