5 Most Confusing Moves of the NBA Offseason So Far

With Kawhi Leonard and DeMarcus Cousins the only two free agents still on the market that could individually cause some real movement in the standings, NBA free agency has burned out almost as soon as it began, with most teams in the league putting the finishing touches on their squad for the 2019 season. While the signings of superstars like Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Kemba Walker should be rightfully praised, these five moves left us all shaking our collective heads.

5. Magic Keep Nikola Vucevic in Orlando

An All-Star for the first time last year and a double-double machine, no one is doubting that Nikola Vucevic has earned a big payday. However, does he really fit with this Magic team? Instead of going for a capable point guard or getting shooting on the wing, Steve Clifford chose to spend nine figures on a player that will relegate 2018 No. 6 overall pick Mo Bamba to the bench once again and leave them with DJ Augustin at the point.

4. #Kangz Splurge on Harrison Barnes

Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management, Harrison Barnes' agent, should be revered among other player reps around the league, because he managed to get his man a four-year, $85 million contract with the Kings. With 16.4 points per game last year and just 13.6 over his seven-year career, Barnes can get buckets reasonably, but $85 million is a lot of money when he'll be the fourth scoring option behind De'Aaron Fox, Marvin Bagley, and Buddy Hield.

3. Charlotte Replaces Kemba Walker With Terry Rozier

This one was just plain stupid. While Scary Terry had a nice little run in the 2018 playoffs, let's just remind everyone that he has scored more than 10 points per game once in four years, has never shot higher than 39% in a season, and scored 9 points per game last year on 38% shooting. Somehow, Michael Jordan and the Hornets thought Rozier was both worth $19 million a year and an adequate replacement for Kemba Walker, who will head to Boston. Brace yourselves, Hornets fans. 2019 will be ROUGH.

2. The Tobias Harris Contract

The Philadelphia 76ers are based around Joel Embiid's dominance inside and Ben Simmons' ability to play defense and distribute. Tobias Harris is an able scorer that can add spacing, but is a non-All-Star really worth $180 million? The Sixers will pay Harris more than the Nets will pay Kyrie Irving or Kevin Durant on a per-season basis. Did Elton Brand really just spent $36 million a year for a third scoring option? This had better work.

1. Knicks' Motley Crew Of 2-Year Deals

The James Dolan PR Machine has gone into full spin control mode already after missing out on Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, trying to get fans looking forward to a 2021 class that feature Giannis Antetokounmpo and Paul George, among others. While the Knicks will certainly disappoint again in two years, the might have screwed themselves in the 2019 and 2020 seasons after signing a crew including Bobby Portis, Elfrid Payton, and Wayne Ellington to two-year deals. With Julius Randle lining up alongside RJ Barrett, Kevin Knox, and Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks now have nine players who need the ball and will demand shots. Keeping all those mouths fed is going to be an impossible task for David Fizdale and the Knickerbockers.