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What comes after the draft? That's right, free agency! This year's free agency has shown many stars and veterans trying to test the free agency market. Most notable being 16 year veteran point guard Steve Nash and Eastern All-Star Center Roy Hibbert.

However, news has already been shown that the Los Angeles Lakers have signed Steve Nash!

Nash will receive a three-year deal for an estimated $27 million because the Suns ultimately agreed to sign-and-trade him to the Lakers, who can absorb Nash via the trade exception they created by dealing Lamar Odom to the Dallas Mavericks in December.
In return, the Suns get four draft picks -- first rounders in 2013 and 2015 and second rounders in 2013 and 2014.

Also, big name point guard Deron Williams has resigned with the Brooklyn Nets for a five year contract with $98million.

Williams, the top free agent available, chose to stay with the Nets over signing with the Mavericks, who hoped they could convince him to come back to the area where he grew up.
It's a huge triumph for the Nets as they prepare to move into the new Barclays Center to start the 2012-13 season. They gave up an enormous package to get Williams in a surprising February 2011 trade, sending promising forward Derrick Favors, point guard Devin Harris, two first-round draft picks and cash to the Utah Jazz.