free agency
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The NBA’s Dallas Mavericks let the point guard sign with the New York team in free agency in 2022.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
The league already ceded its regular season to the offseason, leaning into free agency drama as a driving source of year-round intrigue, letting team-building trump teamwork.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
George is now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, having left the Clippers in free agency in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The Rams made eye-catching moves in free agency for cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to strengthen even further - so as usual only time will tell if they won or lost this one.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
The third system was that of the organicians, who attributed these effects to our organization, governed by a principle of free agency.
From Curiosities of Medical Experience by Millingen, J. G. (John Gideon)
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