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Free-agent analysis: Deals from Day 2
Thumbs up or thumbs down on NBA's latest deals, including J-Rich staying with Magic
Updated: December 11, 2011, 2:26 AM ET
By
John Hollinger | ESPN.com
The second day of NBA free agency was far less frantic, but there's still plenty to discuss.
Like in the previous versions of these evaluations, each deal will be rated on a thumbs-up or thumbs-down basis.
Jason Richardson to Magic for four years, $25 million: Thumbs down
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