Grading the NBA Free Agency Period: Team by Team

Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kevin Durant poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference after signing with the Golden State Warriors at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 7, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Kevin Durant poses for a photo with his jersey during a press conference after signing with the Golden State Warriors at the Warriors Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) drives on Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

Charlotte Hornets

The versatile small forward Nicolas Batum has helped lift the Hornets into the playoffs and earned himself a 5-year deal, values at $120 million.  Courtney Lee and Marvin Williams both had crucial roles on the team as well but they could’t pay Lee, and he’s head to the Big Apple.

Grade: C+

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