NBA teams can't officially sign free agents until Wednesday, but agreements have already been made and offers have already been sent.
Some teams appear to have made logical, intelligent decisions. Others, though, may need a lesson in maximizing the most of your money.
Here's a look at the worst moves so far this summer before free agents can officially sign on Wednesday.
Pistons Agree to 4-Year, $56 Million Deal with Josh Smith
Josh Smith isn't a bad player, but he's also not worth $56 million. The frustrating thing about Smith is that everyone seems to know he's best attacking the rim but him. He shot 63 percent from inside eight feet last season, but still chucked up 41 percent of his attempts from 16 feet out, converting at a 32 percent clip from that distance, via NBA.com.
At his best, Smith is a do-it-all player who can change games. At his worst, he actually hurts a team by casually throwing up fadeaways. He's not going to make the Detroit Pistons much better, which begs the question, why offer him that much money? It's a move of desperation that will only ...
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NBA Free Agency 2013: Worst Moves So Far This Summer
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