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Grading NBA Offseason Moves So Far

  Grading NBA Offseason Moves So Far From The Jazz Trading Gobert To Brunson Going To The Big Apple, What Offseason Moves Were Great and What Ones Were Questionable by Liam Willerup     Last offseason when I tackled this, I would say I did a good job. I properly rated the Duncan Robinson deal as a D+, as he now as one of the most unmovable contracts in the NBA. I was also pretty accurate with the Bulls getting Ball and DeRozan, saying I'd give them a ceiling as a 5th seed as they ended up as the 6th seed at the end of the season. However, this offseason already looks a lot different, especially with superstars Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant requesting out of Brooklyn. With still many more moves to go, let's dive into the deals that have gone on so far in the league. Minnesota Strikes Big on Jazz Center Rudy Gobert In Exchange For Multiple Picks Trade for Jazz: A+ Trade for Timberwolves: C+     Getting four first rounders for a player that just turned 30 and ...

Grading Notable NBA Offseason Moves So Far

  Grading Notable NBA Offseason Moves So Far By Liam Willerup     The 2021 Free Agency class was not very star powered with players that could turn a franchise around. The main two players, Chris Paul and Kawhi Leonard decided to return to their teams this offseason. However, there were still plenty of moves that have created delusional fan bases who now think they can win the Finals (totally not hinting at the Bulls...). In order to get a grasp on these moves, I'll go over all the notable signings and trades to this point.   Chicago Lands DeMar DeRozan and Lonzo Ball in Sign and Trades Grade: B+      Bulls fans are currently peeing their pants as they acquired some dude who's offensive play style resembles that of Bulls legend Michael Jordan, and a guard in Lonzo Ball who will bring his now fixed jumper and outspoken father with him to Chicago. However, I wouldn't grade this trade in the A's though. DeMar finds himself locked into a 3 year/$85 million...