Grading the NBA Free Agency Period: Team by Team

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Mar 24, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) and forward Carmelo Anthony (7) laugh on the court during second half time out against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won 106-94. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports /

New York Knicks

Key Players Added: Joakim Noah, Courtney Lee, Brandon Jennings
Key Players Lost: Aaron Affalo
Key Players Re-signed: Lance Thomas

4-5 season ago, this would probably be the toughest roster in the NBA. But sadly, injuries happen in pro sports, and players change. Props to the Knicks organization for being do’ers and going out and making a team with a chance rather than being one of those hamster-wheel-teams that settle for mediocrity. Adding Noah, Lee, and Jennings were all smart additions to round out the top six, which also includes Carmelo, Rose, and Porzingis. But don’t get too excited by the big name players… at best they’re a fifth seed in the East.

Grade: A

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