2020 NBA free agency tracker: Grades for every deal so far
By Duncan Smith
Josh Jackson: 2 years reported (Detroit Pistons)
The Detroit Pistons just realized their filter was set for “Center” and unclicked it, opening them up to a world of players who play other positions. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, they signed Josh Jackson to what Detroit News beat writer Rod Beard reports is a two-year deal.
Jackson has had a troubled career and has struggled to stay out of trouble throughout his time in the NBA, so time will tell if he’s able to do that in his hometown of Detroit. In the meantime, it’s interesting to see the Pistons diversify their positional profile for a change.
Grade: C+
Danilo Gallinari: 3 years, $61.5 million (Atlanta Hawks)
The Atlanta Hawks managed to make the biggest deal of free agency so far, signing Danilo Gallinari to a three-year, $61.5 million contract. He’ll join Trae Young on a talented offensive squad, although his health has been an issue in the past.
Last season he averaged 18.7 points per game on lethal shooting splits of .438/.405/.893. He’s a 38.0 percent 3-point shooter in his career, and the Hawks may have just become a playoff team in the Eastern Conference.