Trade & FA 2024-25:

[mvossman]

https://hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba-fre...is-summer/

Not sure if it is a great ranking but it still shows the bigger picture. There are only 5-6 capspace teams. Maybe 5-10 teams with the full MLE. But there is a pretty long list of solid free agents and there is a good chance that if you aren't among the top 30-40 players on the list you aren't getting more than the vet min.

That list has Eric Gordon on it, who is lesser than Kinard in every facet and 35 vs 27.  If we are using articles to show the bigger picture, here is a counter example:

The Derrick White All-Stars: 10 Players Who Could Complete a Contender - The Ringer

If Luke Kennard can be had at the BAE or less, it would be a no brainer to sign him, even though I am skeptical Kidd will utilize him properly.