Assigning value to players is a difficult problem and considering contracts makes it even worse. But a new metric sheds light on who produces the most per million dollars.
The nature of the NBA market often lends itself to reckless abandon, questionable contracts and deals that cripple a team's future cap flexibility. (Say hi to the camera, New York Knicks.)
As always, it's the smart NBA teams that exercise careful judgement -- instead of overpaying for a mid-tier free agent, they delve into the bargain bin for cheap role players to allow leeway for future moves -- which benefit the most from current market.