It is hard to argue against NBA free agency being the best in all sports. It seems like it gets crazier and crazier each year. This year has been no different and it is only two days old. Many big-name players have changed teams and there could be some new contenders next year.
The Milwaukee Bucks landed a championship over the Phoenix Suns. Heading into next season, Milwaukee is just one team that will be viewed as elite.
Teams looking to take a step forward will have to compete with the likes of the Los Angeles Teams, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers. This is the gold standard and some big moves could have some new teams near the top.
This begins with some teams on this list. As of now, Kawhi Leonard is still available but there is a sense that he will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. This has been the plan since the early days of the regular season. Damian Lillard and Karl-Anthony Towns could be available in a trade.
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Once free agency is over, the trade market could heat up and this is another way for teams to make some much-needed additions in order to compete.
With two days of free agency in the books and the offseason weeks old for some teams, let’s take a look at the three that are in the best position because of their moves to this point.