The start of the 2025 NBA offseason has been dominated by trade news. Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move to the Houston Rockets set the tone for what has been a busy start to the summer. However, in the middle of all the trade talks and rumors, some smart business has been made on the free-agency market. After all, sometimes it’s the addition of a role player or two that can lead to a team taking the next step or even making a championship push. Here are five under-the-radar free-agency moves to start the summer. 5. Bruce Brown | Denver Nuggets Brown was a key part of the Denver Nuggets’ championship-winning roster. Unfortunately, the forward was allowed to leave the franchise that same summer and signed with the Indiana Pacers. Since then, Brown has bounced between teams, representing four in two seasons. Mike Malone is no longer running things in Denver. Nevertheless, re-acquiring Brown is a strong move by the Nuggets. He will quickly slot into an important bench role for the franchise. A new coach shouldn’t
