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2020 NBA free agency tracker: Grades for every deal so far

By Duncan Smith

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers guareds Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center on January 5, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Lakers won 106-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 05: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers guareds Christian Wood #35 of the Detroit Pistons at Staples Center on January 5, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. Lakers won 106-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images) /
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  • Derrick Jones Jr.: 2 years, $19 million (Portland Trail Blazers)

The Portland Trail Blazers jumped into the mix and signed the hyper-athletic high-flying Dunk Contest winner Derrick Jones Jr. to a two-year, $19 million contract. It’s a rather hefty bill to foot for a player that doesn’t provide much offense outside of dunks, but his defense is good enough that there may be some value here.

Grade: C-

  • Rodney Hood: 2 years, $21 million (Portland Trail Blazers)

Rodney Hood was off to a great start last season, shooting a blistering 49.3 percent from 3-point range before his campaign was cut short after tearing his Achilles tendon in a game against the Los Angeles Lakers in December. Hood probably provides about the same amount of value that Jones does, so he’ll get an equal grade.

Grade: C-

  • Trey Burke: 3 years, $10 million (Dallas Mavericks)

Trey Burke earned his payday thanks to an outstanding performance in the NBA bubble when the season resumed. He’s a fire-starting guard who provides instant offense, and it’s hard to beat the value here. It’s likely his third year is a team option.

Grade: A-

  • Garrett Temple: 1 year, $5 million (Chicago Bulls)

This one seems a bit steep. Garrett Temple signed a one-year contract worth $5 million with the Chicago Bulls. He’s 33 years old and shot just 37.8 percent from the floor and 32.9 percent from 3-point range while playing 27.9 minutes per game last season. Doesn’t look like there’s much value here at all.

Grade: D+