Top 5 NBA free agency signings that will prove to be impactful during the 2021-22 season

#3 Evan Fournier - New York Knicks

Evan Fournier

The New York Knicks are one of the biggest winners in the 2021 NBA free agency. They had significant cap space and used it as best as one could imagine.

Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, Derrick Rose and Alec Burks were all signed new deals with the Knicks during the 2021 NBA free agency. However, Fournier will likely make the most impact, considering how deadly he can be from the perimeter.

▫️ Kemba Walker▫️ Evan Fournier▫️ RJ Barrett▫️ Julius Randle▫️ Mitchell RobinsonThe 2021-22 potential Knicks lineup is: ______________________ pic.twitter.com/BFA4w4M3wj

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 4, 2021

Fournier's effectiveness was visible during the Boston Celtics' 2021 NBA playoffs run. His presence on the Knicks' roster will provide the team with another scoring option aside from Julius Randle and establish the team as a perimeter threat.

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#2 Carmelo Anthony - LA Lakers

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Carmelo Anthony, among other veterans that were acquired during the NBA free agency, will be joining the LA Lakers for the 2021-22 NBA season. Rob Pelinka outdid himself, acquiring six free agents that could improve the LA Lakers' chances of winning the 18th championship without breaking the bank.

Carmelo Anthony has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/io67MpBSxz

— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) August 3, 2021

The LA Lakers struggled to get points on the score sheet when LeBron and Davis were unavailable in the 2020-21 season. With the injection of elite scorers like Anthony, the burden on LeBron to lead the offense every night will be reduced.

The Lakers' approach to the 2021 NBA free agency is a clear indication that they are not building for the future. With such offensive firepower and decent perimeter defenders, the Lakers have a decent shot at the 2022 championship.

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#1 Kyle Lowry - Miami Heat

Kyke Lowry

The Miami Heat's disappointing first-round exit in the 2021 playoffs propelled them to be aggressive during the 2021 NBA free agency. The team has moved from average to championship contenders ahead of the new season.

MIAMI HEAT X KYLE LOWRYLET'S GOO!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥@MiamiHEAT // @ftx_us pic.twitter.com/84oA5jmRPB

— Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) August 6, 2021

Among other notable signings the Heat made, Kyle Lowry is the most interesting one. Although the Toronto Raptors failed to make a deep run in the playoffs after their 2019 championship, Lowry has always been a premier offensive coordinator.

Things have changed for the Miami Heat heading into the new season. Given the level of success they had during the 2021 NBA free agency, a second NBA Finals appearance in three seasons does not sound far-fetched.