PHOENIX � College basketball may own March but for hoops fans around the world, June is the best time of the year: the start of the NBA Finals. While the disappointment 29 of 30 teams experience can differ significantly at each season’s end, it often leaves fans believing their team should be aggressive in the offseason.
Some believe they are a move away from championship contenders or have enough to make a playoff push. In these instances, teams will acquire a player or two that will command a hefty percentage of their salary cap � a significant and risky investment.
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