Jalen Brunson is likely to earn a big pay day in free agency. Jed Jacobsohn/AP Images NBA free agency kicks off on June 30. This year’s class is short on stars, but there are several talented young players and key role players available.
Here’s a look at the top 26 free agents available, including where they’re rumored to land. 1. Bradley Beal, GBradley Beal.
Nick Wass/AP ImagesCurrent team: Washington WizardsAge: 292021-22 stats: 23. 2 points, 4. 7 rebounds, 6.
6 assists, 45% FGPotential landing spots: WizardsOne thing to know: Beal has been committed to leading the Wizards and is widely expected to re-sign with Washington on a five-year, max contract that will come in around $250 million. 2. James Harden, GJames Harden.
Matt Slocum/AP ImagesCurrent team: Philadelphia 76ersAge: 322021-22 stats: 22 points, 7. 7 rebounds, 10. 3 assistsPotential landing spots: 76ersOne thing to know: Harden had a turbulent 2021-22 season, but he is expected to re-sign with the 76ers on a shorter deal and for possibly less than the max (via The Athletic).
3. Zach LaVine, GZach LaVine. Ron Schwane/AP ImagesCurrent team: Chicago BullsAge: 272021-22 stats: 24.
4 points, 4. 6 rebounds, 4. 5 assists, 47.
6% FG, 38. 9% 3FGPotential landing spots: Bulls, Portland Trail Blazers, San Antonio Spurs, Los Angeles LakersOne thing to know: The Bulls have been open about wanting to re-sign the smooth, athletic LaVine, though he should have plenty of suitors if plans change. 4.
Deandre Ayton, CDeandre Ayton. Andy Clayton-King/AP ImagesCurrent team: Phoenix SunsAge: 232021-22 stats: 17. 2 points, 10.
2 rebounds, 1. 4 assists, 63. 4% FGPotential landing spots: Suns, Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto RaptorsOne thing to know: The Suns chose not to extend Ayton before the season, making him a restricted free agent.
The 2018 No. 1 pick has developed into a strong two-way player who could help a young team make a leap. 5.
Miles Bridges, FMiles Bridges. Rusty Jones/AP ImagesCurrent team: Charlotte HornetsAge: 242021-22 stats: 20. 2 points, 7 rebounds, 3.
8 assists, 49. 1% FGPotential landing spots: Hornets, Detroit Pistons, Indiana PacersOne thing to know: Bridges is a restricted free agent and reportedly seeking a max contract. He is an athletic forward who has made strides each season and should attract strong interest, though it’s unclear if he can land a max deal.
6. Jalen Brunson, GJalen Brunson. Jed Jacobsohn/AP ImagesCurrent team: Dallas MavericksAge: 252021-22 stats: 16.
3 points, 3. 9 rebounds, 4. 8 assists, 50.
2% FG, 37. 3% 3FGPotential landing spots: Mavericks, New York KnicksOne thing to know: Multiple reports suggest the Knicks have become front-runners to lure the young, crafty Brunson away from the Mavs with a four-year deal worth $110 million. 7.
Anfernee Simons, GAnfernee Simons. Aaron Gash/AP ImagesCurrent team: Portland Trail BlazersAge: 232021-22 stats: 17. 3 points, 2.
6 rebounds, 3. 9 assists, 44. 3% FG, 40.
5% 3FGPotential landing spots: BlazersOne thing to know: The Blazers can match any deal on Simons, who led the team in scoring while shooting a scorching 45% from three after the All-Star break. 8. Collin Sexton, GCollin Sexton.
Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP ImagesCurrent team: Cleveland CavaliersAge: 242021-22 stats: 16 points, 3. 3 rebounds, 2. 1 assists, 45% FG,Potential landing spots: Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Washington WizardsOne thing to know: Sexton played just 11 games last year because he tore his meniscus.
His free agency has flown under the radar, but he could be a big addition for a young team looking to add a scoring punch to its back court. 9. PJ Tucker, F/CPJ Tucker.
Marta Lavandier/AP ImagesCurrent team: Miami HeatAge: 372021-22 stats: 7. 6 points, 5. 5 rebounds, 2.
1 assists, 48. 4% FG, 41. 5% 3FGPotential landing spots: Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn NetsOne thing to know: Tucker is a star in his role as 3-and-D big man and is widely expected to join the 76ers in free agency.
10. Chris Boucher, F/CChris Boucher. Aaron Gash/AP ImagesCurrent team: Toronto RaptorsAge: 292021-22 stats: 9.
4 points, 6. 2 rebounds, . 3 assists, 46.
4% FGPotential landing spots: Raptors, Charlotte HornetsOne thing to know: Boucher is a long, switchable, hustle player who might draw some interest from teams looking for a defensive-minded center, even if he is a bit undersized at 6-foot-9. 11. Mitchell Robinson, CMitchell Robinson.
Frank Franklin II/AP ImagesCurrent team: New York KnicksAge: 242021-22 stats: 8. 5 points, 8. 6 rebounds, .
5 assists, 1. 8 blocks, 76% FGPotential landing spots: Knicks, Chicago BullsOne thing to know: Robinson can do little else but dunk, rebound, and block shots, but he’s quite good at those three things and likely to be retained by the Knicks (via Bleacher Report) 12. Bobby Portis, F/CBobby Portis.
Morry Gash/AP ImagesCurrent team: Milwaukee BucksAge: 272021-22 stats: 14. 6 points, 9. 1 rebounds, 1.
2 assists, 47. 9% FG, 39. 3% 3FGPotential landing spots: Bucks, Miami HeatOne thing to know: Portis had a career year in Milwaukee and is reportedly likely to re-sign on a four-year deal worth over $40 million (via Bleacher Report).
13. Tyus Jones, GTyus Jones. Rick Bowmer/AP ImagesCurrent team: Memphis GrizzliesAge: 262021-22 stats: 8.
7 points, 2. 4 rebounds, 4. 4 assists, 45% FG, 39% 3FGPotential landing spots: Grizzlies, Cleveland Cavaliers, Washington Wizards, Minnesota TimberwolvesOne thing to know: Long known as a steady, reliable backup point guard, Jones may look to step into a starting role this off-season.
14. Malik Monk, GMalik Monk. David Zalubowski/AP ImagesCurrent team: Los Angeles LakersAge: 242021-22 stats: 13.
8 points, 3. 4 rebounds, 2. 9 assists, 47.
3% FG, 39. 1% 3FGPotential landing spots: LakersOne thing to know: Monk was a rare bright spot for the Lakers last year, finally capitalizing on his immense talent to have his best offensive season. He has said he would re-sign with the Lakers for less money.
15. Jusuf Nurkic, CJusuf Nurkic. David Zalubowski/AP ImagesCurrent team: Portland Trail BlazersAge: 272021-22 stats: 15 points, 11.
1 rebounds, 2. 8 assists, 53. 5% FGPotential landing spots: BlazersOne thing to know: The Blazers are widely expected to re-sign the talented, but oft-injured Nurkic.
16. Victor Oladipo, GVictor Oladipo. Marta Lavandier/AP ImagesCurrent team: Miami HeatAge: 302021-22 stats: 12.
4 points, 2. 9 rebounds, 3. 5 assists, 47.
9% FG, 41. 4% 3FGPotential landing spots: Heat, Denver Nuggets, Washington Wizards, Sacramento KingsOne thing to know: Once an All-NBA-caliber player, Oladipo is still attempting to rebuild his value after missing the better part of two years with a quadriceps injury. He flashed some nice moments in the playoffs, but only shot 37% from the field.
17. Kevin Looney, CKevon Looney. David Zalubowski/AP ImagesCurrent team: Golden State WarriorsAge: 262021-22 stats: 6 points, 7.
3 rebounds, 2 assists, 57% FGPotential landing spots: Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Charlotte HornetsOne thing to know: Looney isn’t flashy, but he played every game for the Warriors, holding down the fort on defense and making timely passes on offense. Golden State wants to re-sign him, but he’ll be due for a big raise. 18.
Gary Payton II, GGary Payton II. Jeff Chiu/AP ImagesCurrent team: Golden State WarriorsAge: 292021-22 stats: 7. 1 points, 3.
5 rebounds, . 9 assists, 1. 4 steals, 61.
6% FGPotential landing spots: Warriors, Dallas MavericksOne thing to know: Another pivotal Warriors role player, the springy, defensive-minded Payton has said he wants to remain in Golden State, but he will likely be targeted by multiple contenders who could use his skill set. 19. Bruce Brown, FBruce Brown.
Frank Franklin II/AP ImagesCurrent team: Brooklyn NetsAge: 252021-22 stats: 9 points, 4. 8 rebounds, 2. 1 assists, 50.
6% FG, 40. 4% 3FGPotential landing spots: Nets, Boston CelticsOne thing to know: Brown is a do-it-all, position-less player who’s played a key role on the Nets. They may have to pay up to keep other teams from stealing him away.
20. Donte DiVincenzo, G/FDonte DiVincenzo. Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP ImagesCurrent team: Sacramento KingsAge: 252021-22 stats: 9 points, 4 rebounds, 2.
8 assists, 35% FGPotential landing spots: UnclearOne thing to know: DiVincenzo was a promising young, two-way wing before struggling last season. There were reports he was unhappy in Sacramento, so he may be on the move, perhaps to a contender. 21.
Nicolas Claxton, CNicolas Claxton. Carlos Osorio/AP ImagesCurrent team: Brooklyn NetsAge: 232021-22 stats: 8. 7 points, 5.
6 rebounds, . 9 assists, 67% FGPotential landing spots: NetsOne thing to know: Claxton is one of the few Nets players who offers athleticism and rim protection, and Brooklyn is in position to re-sign him. 22.
Montrezl Harrell, CMontrezl Harrell. Rusty Jones/AP ImagesCurrent team: Charlotte HornetsAge: 282021-22 stats: 13. 1 points, 6.
1 rebounds, 2. 0 assists, 64. 5% FGPotential landing spots: UnclearOne thing to know: Harrell is a proven off-the-bench scoring big man but has yet to find a long-term landing spot, playing on four teams in four years.
23. Gary Harris, G/FGary Harris. David Zalubowski/AP ImagesCurrent team: Orlando MagicAge: 272021-22 stats: 11.
1 points, 2 rebounds, 1. 8 assists, 43. 4% FG, 38.
4% 3FGPotential landing spots: Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ersOne thing to know: There’s a dearth of wings on the market this summer, and it wasn’t long ago that Harris was considered one of the better 3-and-D players in the league. He may want to pursue a contender after two quiet seasons in Orlando. 24.
Nicolas Batum, FNicolas Batum. Carlos Osorio/AP ImagesCurrent team: Los Angeles ClippersAge: 332021-22 stats: 8. 3 points, 4.
3 rebounds, 1. 7 assists, 46. 3% FG, 40% 3FGPotential landing spots: Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Phoenix SunsOne thing to know: Though he’s a bit older, Batum has brought ball-handling, defense, and shooting to the Clippers, even playing a bit of small-ball center along the way.
25. Kyle Anderson, G/FKyle Anderson. Brandon Dill/AP ImagesCurrent team: Memphis GrizzliesAge: 282021-22 stats: 7.
6 points, 5. 3 rebounds, 2. 7 assists, 44.
6% FGPotential landing spots: Grizzlies, Cleveland CavaliersOne thing to know: Nicknamed “Slow Mo” for his plodding pace on the court, Anderson was nonetheless an effective bench piece for the Grizzlies and might have played his way into a bigger pay day than Memphis can match. 26. Dennis Schroder, GDennis Schroder.
David J. Phillip/AP ImagesCurrent team: Houston RocketsAge: 282021-22 stats: 13. 5 points, 3.
3 rebounds, 4. 6 assists, 43. 1% FGPotential landing spots: Rockets, Detroit PistonsOne thing to know: Schroder may still regret turning down $80 million from the Lakers in 2020, but he’s nonetheless a quick, scoring-minded guard who can help teams.
He may have to play on another short, prove-it deal this season. Read the original article on Insider.
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