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Mar 1, 2024 · Franchises in pursuit of that final key player to bolster their championship aspirations are expected to be particularly active during this period. Let’s delve into the top 30 available players and offer predictions on their likely destinations for the upcoming NBA offseason.
- John Collins (Restricted), Atlanta Hawks
- Kyle Lowry, Toronto
- Demar DeRozan, San Antonio Spurs
- Kawhi Leonard (Player Option), La Clippers
- Lonzo Ball (Restricted), New Orleans Pelicans
- Andre Drummond, Los Angeles Lakers
- Dennis Schroder, Los Angeles Lakers
- Richaun Holmes, Sacramento Kings
- Tim Hardaway Jr., Dallas Mavericks
- Norman Powell (Player Option), Portland Trail Blazers
Collins bet on himself last year, reportedly turning down an extension offer from the Hawks. And that bet should pay off. With the Hawks adding veteran talent around their young core, his regular season numbers were down a bit, but Collins played a big role in the team reaching the Eastern Conference finals, and not just as a beneficiary of Trae Yo...
The last game before the trade deadline felt like Lowry’s last with the Raptors. But none of the contenders that were pursuing the 35-year-old point guard could agree on a deal with Toronto. Those same teams will likely continue the pursuit in August, though the mechanics of a sign-and-trade deal change things up (and probably eliminate the Lakers)...
DeRozan (who turns 32 in August) remains reticent to shoot 3-pointers. In fact, his 35-for-154 (22.7%) from 3-point range over the last three seasons is the worst mark among 365 players with at least 150 attempts over that time. But the last two seasons (true shooting percentages of 60.3% and 59.1%) have been the two most efficient scoring seasons ...
Leonard’s right knee injury adds an unfortunate wrinkle to his free agency. The Clippers will obviously give him whatever he wants, but he has a few options, even if he’s not looking to relocate. He could opt in to his contract and become a free agent next year, he could opt in and extendhis current contract, he could sign a new, short deal (one ye...
Ball probably isn’t a top-15 starting point guard in regard to half-court offense. But his finishing at the rim and his 3-point shooting have both improved every season he’s been in the league, he’ll get you extra points with his transition passing, and he’s a big guard who can be a disruptive defender. The Pelicans do have two other young guards —...
There was much ado about Drummond’s move to L.A. on the buyout market. And when the Lakers were eliminated in Game 6 of the first round, he was DNP’d, even though Anthony Davis played just five minutes. This comes after the Pistons basically traded Drummond for nothing in February of 2020 and after the Cavs bought him out at just 27 years old. It w...
The Lakers fascination continues with the starting point guard. Schroder gave L.A. more off-the-dribble creation alongside James (who turns 37 in December), but his numbers were down (both in regard to totals and efficiency) from the previous season in Oklahoma City and he wasn’t able to keep the offense afloat when James was off the floor. He saw ...
Holmes is another product of the process-era Sixers who’s developed into a pretty good player. And like Robert Covington, Jerami Grant, Christian Wood, and maybe McConnell (that’s two second rounders and three undrafted guys), he’s set to get paid pretty well. He was one of the most efficient roll men in the league, showed some short-roll playmakin...
Hardaway was the Mavs’ most prolific 3-point shooter around Luka Doncic and began the postseason with 49 total points(shooting 11-for-17 from beyond the arc) as the Mavs took a 2-0 series lead over the Clippers. He’s probably the best “shooter” option among unrestricted free agents, so it would be hard to see Dallas letting him go, but the Mavs hav...
Given the lack of teams with a lot of cap space and the Blazers’ (assumed) unwillingness to let a guy they just traded for walk out the door, it seems likely that Powell returns to Portland. He’s coming off a career season (18.6 points per game on an effective field goal percentage of 57.0%), just turned 28 years old, and could be the secondary sco...
Aug 2, 2021 · 1. Kawhi Leonard. Leonard is the top free agent in the class even with a partially torn ACL. While we don’t’ know when or if Leonard will play next season, the injury won’t preclude him from...
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- DeRozan joins LeBron and Davis in Los Angeles. DeMar DeRozan is still one of the most elite scorers in the league. His improved playmaking ability upped his offensive game that he’s more than just a scorer now.
- Conley stays in Utah. Mike Conley had a fantastic season with the Jazz. He helped the franchise in having their best regular season since the John Stockton–Karl Malone era.
- Lowry goes to Miami. Aside from Ball, Kyle Lowry is one of the biggest upcoming free agents this summer. Even at 35 years old, his leadership, playmaking, and three-point shooting are playoff material.
- Allen re-signs with the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen has been a revelation last season. Standing at 6’11” with a 7’5″ wingspan, Allen is a monster inside the paint and a walking double-double.
Oct 19, 2021 · With Irving’s status in limbo, the stage is set for a potential career year for Mills, who suddenly looks like the single most important free-agent signing in the league.
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As the 2021-22 season nears, take a team-by-team look at the contenders, playoff teams and more in the Eastern Conference. What to expect from all 15 teams in the West Continuity Rankings:...
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