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          Offseason grades for all 30 teams

          The Lakers, Nets and Heat bulked up this summer by inking Steve Nash, Deron Williams and Ray Allen. Getty Images
          • Chad Ford, ESPN Senior WriterJul 23, 2012, 03:00 AM ET
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          Editor's note: This story was updated on July 23

          The NBA free-agency signing period officially opened at 12:01 a.m. ET July 11, and we've had a plethora of free-agent signings and trades.