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The winners (76ers, of course) and losers (Clippers, naturally) of NBA free agency Day 1
By Charles Curtis,
6 hours ago
Sunday marked the opening day of NBA free agency in the 2024 offseason, and while there weren’t a ton of surprises, there were some moves that changed the landscape of the league.
Now that we’ve had a day to take it all in, let’s dive in with the winners and losers so far, with more moves sure to come soon.
Winners: Paul George and the 76ers
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PG13 gets his contract, gets to contend in the weaker East and gives the Sixers another star, even though George is getting older. It’s a swing for the fences, and after watching what Tobias Harris did last season, Philly fans must be over the moon to see who replaced him.
Winner: Chris Paul
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Follow my thinking here. Why would CP3 want to join a young, emerging team instead of a contender? Here’s my thinking: he can tutor Victor Wembanyama and Co. before he’s dealt to a contender by the deadline. That way, he sees the lay of the land in the NBA before finding that one last shot for a ring.
Winner: The NBA salary cap rules
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You can see how the rules about the first and second apron are wreaking havoc on teams. When the Denver Nuggets have to lose a vital player like Kentavious Caldwell-Pope just so they can avoid certain cap ramifications, you know it’s having an effect.
Losers: Los Angeles Clippers
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Hey remember that time the Clippers got Kawhi Leonard and George together and didn’t ultimately contend? Yikes.
Losers: Denver Nuggets
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Losing Caldwell-Pope is HUGE. Not great for Nikola Jokic and Co.
Losers: The Warriors dyansty
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Reminder: The Dubs last won a title in 2022! Even with Klay Thompson on the decline, they were contenders. Now? Things are in disarray. We’ll see where they go from here, but it’s not great.
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