NBA Free Agency 2022: The Most Effective Decision of the Summer

The league's rules have expanded so favorably for veterans that salaries have risen faster than salaries, so 2023 will not be featured.

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This summer's free agency class includes Patrick Beverly, Malcolm Brogden, Clint Capella, Dorian Finney-Smith, Aaron Gordon and Marcus Smart.

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Still, a handful of stars will be available when the NBA's free agency officially opens for business at 6 a.m. Thursday. ET

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All-Stars Bradley Beal and Zac Lewin are sure to be the top players available, while the Brooklyn Nets' Kerry Irving

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Before Wednesday's deadline, your .936.9 million player could change agency for free by denying the option.

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Beyond the stars and restricted free agents is a group of players with useful roles whose decisions

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The coming days could help shape the 2023 title race.

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