As the 2015-16 campaign sprints through its final stretch, the NBA braces itself for the summer of Kevin Durant.
The seven-time All-Star and four-time scoring champ is slated for unrestricted free agency at season's end. His upcoming decision will have a direct effect on the league's hierarchy, either cementing the Oklahoma City Thunder's spot near the top, strengthening another powerhouse or lifting a club into contention.
But only one team can win the Durant sweepstakes. While there will be other top-tier players on the market (Al Horford, DeMar DeRozan, technically LeBron James), this is likely to be an offseason where demand dwarfs supply.
Still, there are plenty of strong options among the "Plan B" free-agent class. This group won't command max money or deals close to it. These are youngsters who've yet to show that top-shelf potential, veterans on the back half of their careers and prime players who sit a few steps below stardom.
These guys won't drive headlines when free agency opens, but their signings will be praised for having sneaky-good value over the course of 2016-17.
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