NBA Free Agency 2012: Most Surprising Signings of Summer
NBA's free agency period is always loaded with surprises, whether it be a player coming out of nowhere to land on a team or a longtime veteran spurning an organization for one of its rivals.
This year was no different, as we saw several free agents shock just about everyone with their final decisions.
Here's a look at some of the most surprising free agency signings of the 2012 offseason so far.
Dallas Mavericks Land Chris Kaman
The Mavericks had a need at center—with Brendan Haywood and Ian Mahinmi manning the 5 spot—but Chris Kaman came out of nowhere.
Kaman had previously been linked to the Indiana Pacers and Portland Trail Blazers, but not the Mavericks. Then, all of a sudden, Kaman was a Maverick, reportedly signing a one-year, $8 million deal.
This is a smart move for a Mavericks organization that has seen its fair share of flops this summer. Kaman—who averaged 13.1 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks with the New Orleans Hornets last season—should become the starting center.
He's a good defensive player with shooting range out to about 18 feet.
Miami Heat Land Ray Allen
We all knew the Heat were an option for Ray Allen leading up to his final decision, but it was still hard to believe that he spurned the Boston Celtics for their Eastern Conference rivals.
Allen—one of the greatest pure shooters of all time—will help the Heat stretch the floor. With LeBron James and Dwyane Wade driving and dishing to Allen and newly-acquired small forward Rashard Lewis, the Heat look even more dangerous heading into next season.
Deron Williams Re-Signs with Nets
There weren't a whole lot of rumors concerning Deron Williams going to other teams, but you still figured he'd land on the Dallas Mavericks this offseason, who won a title just two seasons ago.
Instead, Williams took more money to stay with the Nets, who also re-signed Gerald Wallace and are set to re-sign Brook Lopez.
Despite all of this, Dwight Howard apparently won't be headed to Brooklyn this summer.
Sigh...
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