2021 NBA free agency tracker: Grades for every deal so far
By Duncan Smith
Duncan Robinson – 5 years, $90 million (Miami Heat)
The Miami Heat had some business to tend to this offseason, and they’re doing just that. They’ve acquired Kyle Lowry, plan on extending Jimmy Butler, and they’ve signed Duncan Robinson to a big-money, long-term deal. Robinson’s contract is worth $90 million over five years and he’ll be an excellent accompaniment for Butler and Lowry.
Robinson had a big of a down season for the Heat last year, which still translated to a lethal shooting season. He averaged 13.1 points on 44-41-83 shooting splits, and there’s no reason he can’t tick back up next season on equivalent usage.
Grade: B-
Torrey Craig – 2 years, $10 million (Indiana Pacers)
Torrey Craig will go to the Indiana Pacers on a team-friendly two-year, $10 million contract. He’s coming off a quiet season split between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns (NBA Finals opponents, interestingly enough) and averaged 5.5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game on shooting splits of 48-37-77.
He should be a nice addition for a Pacers squad hoping to bounce back to relevance in the Eastern Conference.
Grade: B
Doug McDermott – 3 years, $42 million (San Antonio Spurs)
The sharpshooting Doug McDermott is coming off a down shooting season, but that’s still good for 38.8 percent from 3-point range. He fired away on a career-high 5.7 3s per game which surely lends itself to a lower percentage. The Spurs saw fit to bless him with a three-year deal worth $42 million. Maybe an overpay, but not critically so.