The Suns' deal with Tyus Jones and the Bucks' addition of Gary Trent Jr. have been widely lauded as steals, with each contract coming in well below what the player was expected to earn on the open market.
But those aren't the only minimum-salary signings that could pay off in a big way in 2024/25. In fact, they're not even the only potential minimum-salary bargains on Phoenix's or Milwaukee's roster.
Listed below are 10 players - not including Jones or Trent - who signed for the veteran's minimum as free agents this summer and are in position to return surplus value for their respective teams. Let's dive in...
1. Spencer Dinwiddie (Mavericks)
The fact that Dinwiddie had to settle for a minimum-salary deal this offseason isn't a huge surprise, given that he's coming off a down year and finished last season on a minimum contract after hitting the buyout market in February.
But the veteran point guard is just one year removed from averaging 17.3 points and 6.5 assists in 34.5 minutes per game across 79 outings (all starts). He was also especially effective during his previous stint with the Mavericks from February 2022 to February 2023, posting an impressive shooting line of .466/.404/.788 while averaging 17.1 PPG.
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