The NBA offseason is chaotic, but when the dust settles, there are always free agents who slip through the cracks and sign cheaper contracts.
Teams that are able to identify the players that fit that description will have a competitive advantage on the floor during the season. But the problem is that if several teams all believe the same player could be a steal, his price will go up and he is no longer as valuable of an asset.
Last season, the Bulls signed Alex Caruso to a fair contract, and he helped define Chicago’s defensive identity. JaVale McGee signed a minimum deal with the Suns and he was better than expected. The Warriors also found Otto Porter Jr. on a minimum deal, and he played a valuable role in their title run.
As we get set for this offseason to turn on the jets, we wanted to take a look at some of the players who might fit that description this summer:
