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NBA Free Agency: Grading all 30 teams on signings and trades

By Josh Cornelissen

TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors waves to his family during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Amalie Arena on January 29, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JANUARY 29: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors waves to his family during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Amalie Arena on January 29, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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. /
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2021 NBA Free Agency Grades: Dallas Mavericks

Key Additions: Reggie Bullock (3-yr. $30.5 million); Sterling Brown (2-yr, $6.2 million)

Brought Back: Tim Hardaway Jr. (4-yr, $74 million); Boban Marjanovic (1-yr, minimum)

Key Departures: Nicolo Melli (Italy)

In what seems to be an annual refrain, the Dallas Mavericks hoped to make a significant splash in free agency, the last season they project to have significant cap space before an extension for Luka Doncic likely kicks in next summer. And in the common response, they came away without that star in free agency.

They did make an addition, adding 3-and-D wing Reggie Bullock after a solid season for the New York Knicks. Bullock is a great fit around Doncic, a knockdown shooter who can not only survive on defense but check some of the better wing options on opposing teams. His deal, averaging just over $10 million per season, is an incredibly reasonable one.

The contract for Tim Hardaway Jr. is somewhat less reasonable. The Mavericks had to pivot when it became clear Chris Paul and Kyle Lowry weren’t coming to town, and that Kawhi Leonard wasn’t truly available. Hardaway is a talented scorer who can take advantage of opportunities when the defense shades to Doncic, but $18.5 million per season for four seasons locks the Mavericks to a player who doesn’t elevate their ceiling in a meaningful way.

Grade: C+

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