An equally compelling case could be made on how the Los Angeles Lakers fared during the 2015 free agency period.
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On one hand, the organization clearly struck out on persuading LaMarcus Aldridge, Greg Monroe or DeAndre Jordan to come aboard.
On the other hand, the Lakers used their cap space to trade for defensive stalwart Roy Hibbert, and the transaction cost them a measly second round pick.
The team also quietly locked up the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, Lou Williams, to a reasonable three-year, $21 million contract.