NBA: 10 biggest Free Agency losers (pre-Kevin Durant trade edition)

4. Memphis Grizzlies

If there’s a saving grace to the Timberwolves’ offseason, it’s acquiring Kyle Anderson for under the midlevel exception – which begs the question: why didn’t the Grizzlies give him enough to re-sign? Why did they give up good a 3-and-d player in De’Anthony Melton for a measly 23rd pick?

Even if resigning diminutive guard Tyus Jones for 2 years/$30M isn’t a big overpay, it’s not a steal. Frankly, there’s not a lot to like about 2022’s Cinderella team’s offseason. Oh, and they just extended a guy named John Konchar two years ahead of his free agency. You might remember him from his combined 59 minutes the past two postseasons.

3. Miami Heat

Even if the final year or two of P.J. Tucker’s new contract will be rough, it hurts to lose a starter for nothing. For the Heat, losing one to a conference rival is especially rough. I would argue that neither the Caleb Martin nor Victor Oladipo deals are team friendly, but even if they amount to a wash, this offseason didn’t make the team better in the short, medium, or long-term.