NBA Free Agency 2020: 5 teams that improved their roster the most this offseason

Toronto Raptors v Orlando Magic
Toronto Raptors v Orlando Magic

#3- Phoenix Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers
Oklahoma City Thunder v Los Angeles Lakers

After the 2020 NBA Playoffs, there were rumors that Devin Booker was unhappy in Phoenix and was looking for a way out of the franchise. The All-Star was also reported to be frustrated with the roster. It seems like the Suns paid due attention to the reports of discontentment, and chose to address the issue this offseason.

The big move was trading for Chris Paul and bringing the generation's best floor general to Phoenix. Paul is an intense competition and will make players around him better, especially big man Deandre Ayton and the role players. Chris Paul can also change the culture in the franchise and ensure the young player do not settle for less. The Phoenix Suns also made a smart move by picking up Jae Crowder in NBA Free Agency 2020, who is the solid veteran presence this team needed.

#4- Atlanta Hawks

New Orleans Pelicans v Sacramento Kings
New Orleans Pelicans v Sacramento Kings

The Hawks took the league by storm in NBA Free Agency 2020, as their front office made multiple aggressive moves. The result is that head coach Lloyd Pierce has a balanced roster to work with next season.

In Free Agency, the Hawks used their cap space to grab Danilo Gallinari, who is one of the league’s better stretch fours and will space the floor. They also added Bogdan Bogdanovic, a perfect fit as a secondary playmaker with size next to Trae Young.

Atlanta’s numbers fell off a cliff last season whenever Trae Young sat. Now the team has Rajon Rondo and Kris Dunn backing him up, providing distribution, playmaking, and in Dunn’s case, a strong defender.

#5- Philadelphia 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One
Portland Trail Blazers v Los Angeles Lakers - Game One

The Philadelphia 76ers had a huge roster gap to fill and required prolific shooters who could complement Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. The 76ers shooting woes have been well-documented in recent years. New General Manager Daryl Morey was able to address them immediaately in NBA Free Agency 2020.

The 76ers added Seth Curry and Danny Green to the mix and parted ways with Al Horford and Josh Richardson, who weren't a good fit with the team. In Curry, the 76ers have one of the best three-point shooters in the league. The guard takes 3-point attempts at high volume and knocks them down with great efficiency.

On the other hand, Green is a prototype 3&D wing, who will provide much-needed perimeter defense and size at the guard position apart from his shooting.

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