With the NBA off season being in full swing it is time to rank the teams who have made the best moves so far. Free agency is the time to improve your roster and it has been in full swing since July 1st. Some teams have made quiet but important moves while others just continue to flex their muscles. Lets take a look at the top three teams.
1. Golden State Warriors
Key Additions: DeMarcus Cousins-C, Jonas Jerebko-F
This rich just keep on getting richer here. The Warriors signed Cousins to a one year Tax payer mid-level exception deal this off season. Cousins is coming off an injury, but he is still considered one of the top 3 big men in the NBA. Cousins has everything you want in a big man. If he can come back healthy it will be impossible to compete with the already dominating Warriors, trotting out five all-stars. Jerebko also gives them insurance and solid shooting off the bench. The Warriors somehow find a way to make their monster roster even stronger. Will the NBA even be competitive this year? That remains to be seen.
2. Los Angeles Lakers
Key Additions: LeBron James-F, Lance Stephenson-G, Rajon Rondo-G, Javale McGee-C
The Lakers landed the biggest free agent in the class by signing LeBron James. Not only did they sign him,but they got a long term commitment from James which makes the move even better. If it weren't for the Warriors getting Cousins, the Lakers would have the top spot here by landing the best player in the NBA. The Lakers are young and James made sure that the Lakers followed it up with solid vets. Adding Rondo creates competition while McGee gives them an athletic rim protector. As is the case for Stephenson, if you cant beat em join em. Stephenson if nothing else is tough and plays defense. He will be a great addition for the Lakers.
3. Washington Wizards
Key Additions: Dwight Howard-C, Jeff Green-F, Austin Rivers-G
The Wizards have quietly had a very solid off season. Adding what they have needed for such a long time in an athletic rim protector will prove to be very helpful. Last year Howard averaged 16 and 12 still proving to be solid in the post. Howard will also be playing with the best PG he has ever had in Wall. He will get multiple lobs at the rim and if he can keep up defensively, this will elevate the Wizards. Losing Mike Scott hurt, but getting the hometown kid Jeff Green will help. He can play multiple positions and give them a good scorer off the bench Rivers was also a solid pickup. He can be the combo guard that they need and give them another scoring option off the bench. Rivers is coming off his best season and is also solid defensively. He will be able to spell either Wall or Beal to give them a much needed rest.
-Evan Brooks (ebrooks_14)
1. Golden State Warriors
Key Additions: DeMarcus Cousins-C, Jonas Jerebko-F
This rich just keep on getting richer here. The Warriors signed Cousins to a one year Tax payer mid-level exception deal this off season. Cousins is coming off an injury, but he is still considered one of the top 3 big men in the NBA. Cousins has everything you want in a big man. If he can come back healthy it will be impossible to compete with the already dominating Warriors, trotting out five all-stars. Jerebko also gives them insurance and solid shooting off the bench. The Warriors somehow find a way to make their monster roster even stronger. Will the NBA even be competitive this year? That remains to be seen.
2. Los Angeles LakersKey Additions: LeBron James-F, Lance Stephenson-G, Rajon Rondo-G, Javale McGee-C
The Lakers landed the biggest free agent in the class by signing LeBron James. Not only did they sign him,but they got a long term commitment from James which makes the move even better. If it weren't for the Warriors getting Cousins, the Lakers would have the top spot here by landing the best player in the NBA. The Lakers are young and James made sure that the Lakers followed it up with solid vets. Adding Rondo creates competition while McGee gives them an athletic rim protector. As is the case for Stephenson, if you cant beat em join em. Stephenson if nothing else is tough and plays defense. He will be a great addition for the Lakers.
3. Washington WizardsKey Additions: Dwight Howard-C, Jeff Green-F, Austin Rivers-G
The Wizards have quietly had a very solid off season. Adding what they have needed for such a long time in an athletic rim protector will prove to be very helpful. Last year Howard averaged 16 and 12 still proving to be solid in the post. Howard will also be playing with the best PG he has ever had in Wall. He will get multiple lobs at the rim and if he can keep up defensively, this will elevate the Wizards. Losing Mike Scott hurt, but getting the hometown kid Jeff Green will help. He can play multiple positions and give them a good scorer off the bench Rivers was also a solid pickup. He can be the combo guard that they need and give them another scoring option off the bench. Rivers is coming off his best season and is also solid defensively. He will be able to spell either Wall or Beal to give them a much needed rest.
-Evan Brooks (ebrooks_14)
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