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Ranking the Top 60 Players in 2024 NBA Free Agent Class

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60. Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz
2023-24 Stats: 51 GP, 10.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

Once upon a time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Talen Horton-Tucker was viewed as a quality backup point guard with a promising future. After leaving the bright lights of Los Angeles, he became a relative unknown with the Utah Jazz, but still, he proved that he could eat up minutes at the point guard position in this league. The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t done anything to address their need for a backup point guard, and THT briefly crossed paths with new Bucks’ top assistant Darvin Ham in LA for a season, potentially sparking a reunion.

Predicted Landing Spot: Milwaukee Bucks
1. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
2023-24 Stats: 71 GP, 25.7 ppg, 8.3 apg, 7.3 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 39

***LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a tw0-year, $104 million deal.***

LeBron James was never leaving the Los Angeles Lakers once his son Bronny was drafted in the second round. Now, a deal finallly gets ironed out, also providing James with an opt-out after this season.
2. Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers, RFA
2023-24 Stats: 70 GP, 25.8 ppg, 6.2 apg, 3.7 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

***Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have inked a five-year, $204 million max-contract extension.***

Tyrese Maxey's extension with the Philadelphia 76ers came later than most expected, but couldn't have come at a better time as he prepares to team up with Joel Embiid and Paul George.
3. Paul George, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 74 GP, 22.6 ppg, 3.5 apg, 5.2 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 34

***Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million max-contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.***

Paul George played the long game and got the max-contract he coveted, but now he leaves his hometown of Los Angeles to join the Philadelphia 76ers and team up with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid to chase a championship.
4. Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers
2023-24 Stats: 80 GP, 21.7 ppg, 4.3 apg, 7.1 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 30

*** Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers have agreed on a 4-year, $189.5 million contract extension ***

Pascal Siakam was never leaving the Indiana Pacers if they gave him what they wanted, now both sides can look ahead to build upon their 2024 Eastern Conference Finals bid.
5. OG Anunoby, New York Knicks
2023-24 Stats: 50 GP, 14.7 ppg, 2.1 apg, 4.2 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 27

*** OG Anunoby and the New York Knicks have agreed on a 5-year, $212.5 million contract extension ***

The New York Knicks are gearing up for a run at the NBA Finals with the OG Anunoby extension and Mikal Bridges acquistion. It's a good time to be a Knicks fan!
6. DeMar DeRozan, Sacramento Kings
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 24.0 ppg, 5.3 apg, 4.3 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 35

***DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings are in agreement on a three-year, $76 millon deal.***

DeMar DeRozan came off the free agent market alas, inking a three-year deal with the Sacramento Kings to join forces with De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. People forget that the Kings were the West's No. 3 seed two years ago, and they hope signing a proven veteran wing like DeRozan could change around their fortunes.
7. James Harden, LA Clippers
2023-24 Stats: 72 GP, 16.6 ppg, 8.5 apg, 5.1 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 35

***James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed upon a two-year, $70 million deal.***

With Paul George no longer with the Clippers, James Harden should be excited to step back into more of a dominant scoring role.
8. Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings
2023-24 Stats: 72 GP, 15.4 ppg, 5.1 apg, 2.9 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

*** Malik Monk and the Sacramento Kings have agreed upon a four-year, $78 million extension.***

The Sacramento Kings locked up Malik Monk before he got the chance to hit the market as they view him as a pivotal piece to their potential playoff bid this upcoming season.
9. Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets
2023-24 Stats: 69 GP, 21.0 ppg, 3.3 apg, 7.3 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

***Miles Bridges and the Charlotte Hornets agreed upon a three-year, $75 million extension.***

After clearing up some off-the-court issues, Miles Bridges had a successful season with the Charlotte Hornets in 2024, prompting the Hornets to keep their young core together with new head coach Charles Lee entering the fold.
10. Nic Claxton, Brooklyn Nets
2023-24 Stats: 71 GP, 11.8 ppg, 9.9 rpg, 2.1 bpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

*** Nic Claxton and the Brooklyn Nets have agreed on a 4-year, $100 million contract extension ***

As the Brooklyn Nets are set to enter a massive rebuild, Nic Claxton looks to be a pillar of that rebuild or a massive trade chip when the time is right.
11. Immanuel Quickley, Toronto Raptors
2023-24 Stats: 68 GP, 17.0 ppg, 4.9 apg, 3.8 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

*** Immanuel Quickey and the Toronto Raptors have agreed on a 5-year, $175 million contract extension ***

The Toronto Raptors essentially were forced to give into Immanuel Quickley's contract demands after coveting him in the OG Anunoby trade, but Quickley certainly still deserved what he earned and now is set to be a building back of the Raptors' next era of dominace.
12. Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks
2023-24 Stats: 77 GP, 17.9 ppg, 2.3 apg, 3.3 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 34

***Klay Thompson will sign a three-year, $50 mllion deal with the Dallas Mavericks in a sign-and-trade.***

Klay Thompson's legendary run with the Golden State Warriors has come to a close, and he'll carry that championship pedigree to Dallas as he seeks his fifth championship.
13. D’Angelo Russell, Los Angeles Lakers
2023-24 Stats: 76 GP, 18.0 ppg, 6.3 apg, 3.1 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

***D'Angelo Russell has picked up his $18.7 million player option to return to the Los Angeles Lakers***

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and D'Angelo Russell are hopeful that new coach JJ Redick can get D-Lo back on the right track after a disappointing postseason.
14. Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City Thunder
2023-24 Stats: 75 GP, 7.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

***Isaiah Hartenstein and the Oklahoma City Thunder are in agreement on a three-year, $87 million deal.***

The Oklahoma City Thunder coveted Isaiah Hartenstein from the start, and ensured no team had an opportunity to talk to the big man they view as the final piece to their championship puzzle.
15. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Orlando Magic
2023-24 Stats: 76 GP, 10.1 ppg, 2.4 apg, 2.4 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

***Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Orlando Magic are in agreement on a three-year, $66 million deal.***

The Orlando Magic are desperate to take the next step in their rebuild, and they paid the price to bring KCP to Central Florida as a proven veteran with championship pedigree.
16. Tyus Jones, Washington Wizards
2023-24 Stats: 66 GP, 12.0 ppg, 7.3 apg, 2.7 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

Tyus Jones didn’t have much to work with the Washington Wizards, but he's still viewed around the league as a strong option at the point guard position. The Orlando Magic need guard depth around their young stars, and Jones could be someone that they could easily plug and play.

Landing Spot Prediction: Orlando Magic
17. Kelly Oubre Jr., Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 68 GP, 15.4 ppg, 1.5 apg, 5.0 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

***Kelly Oubre Jr. and the Philadelphia 76ers agreed upon a two-year, $16.3 million deal for Oubre to remain in Philadelphia.***

In all likelihood, Kelly Oubre Jr. turned down more money to remain in Philadelphia, but he'll have an opportunity to get a ton of minutes on a championship contender.
18. Jonas Valanciunas, Washington Wizards
2023-24 Stats: 82 GP, 12.2 ppg, 8.8 rpg, 2.1 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 32

***Jonas Valanciunas and the Washington Wizards inked a three-year, $30 million deal.***

Many were surprised that Jonas Valanciunas landed in the nation's capital, but he'll see heavy minutes and provide veteran leadership for a rebuilding squad.
19. Tobias Harris, Detroit Pistons
2023-24 Stats: 70 GP, 17.2 ppg, 3.1 apg, 6.5 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 32

***Tobias Harris signed with the Detroit Pistons on a two-year, $52 million deal.***

After a tumultuous tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers, Tobias Harris should welcome being out of the spotlight with a Detroit Pistons squad that's without expectations.
20. Saddiq Bey, Atlanta Hawks
2023-24 Stats: 67 GP, 10.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

Saddiq Bey is going to be out for the first couple months of the 2024-25 regular season, but he's already proved in his career that he can play in all kinds of situations. The Golden State Warriors are eager to add depth on the wing, and they should be willing to wait on Bey to return.

Landing Spot Prediction: Golden State Warriors
21. Bruce Brown, Toronto Raptors
2023-24 Stats: 67 GP, 10.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

*** The Toronto Raptors will exercise Bruce Brown's player option of $23 million***

Keep an eye out for the Toronto Raptors to use Bruce Brown as a trade chip down the line.
22. De’Anthony Melton, Golden State Warriors
2023-24 Stats: 38 GP, 11.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 3.0 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

***De'Anthony Melton and the Golden State Warriors agreed upon a one-year, $12.8 million deal.***

After an injury-full 2023-24 campaign, De'Anthony Melton should see heavy minutes in a thin backcourt in Golden State to ideally set him for a long-term deal next summer.
23. Russell Westbrook, LA Clippers
2023-24 Stats: 68 GP, 11.1 ppg, 4.5 apg, 5.0 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 35

***Russell Westbrook has picked up his $4 million player option to return to the LA Clippers***

The LA Clippers are reportedly seeking out trade partners for Russell Westbrook.
24. Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 11.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

***Malik Beasley has signed a one-year, $6 million deal with the Detroit Pistons.***

Malik Beasley opted to make a few more dollars by signing with the Detroit Pistons, serving as a strong veteran and potential trade deadline piece.
25. Buddy Hield, Golden State Warriors
2023-24 Stats: 84 GP, 12.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.8 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

***Buddy Hield is signing a two-year, $21 million deal with the Golden State Warriors in a sign-and-trade.***

The Golden State Warriors will immediately look to Buddy Hield to provide a massive contribution from beyond the arc with Klay Thompson's departure.
26. Isaiah Joe, Oklahoma City Thunder
2023-24 Stats: 78 GP, 8.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

***Isaiah Joe and the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed upon a four-year, $48 million extension.***

The Oklahoma City Thunder have prioritized keeping their own, and now they have locked the sharpshooter up for years to come as a sniper off their bench.
27. Gary Trent Jr., Toronto Raptors
2023-24 Stats: 71 GP, 13.7 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.7 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

Gary Trent Jr. will have a solid market this summer, but we know what he is and isn’t at this point in his career. He can provide decent scoring off the bench but not much else as a playmaker, rebounder, or defender. I don’t imagine the Toronto Raptors keeping him around, as they should want to allocate minutes to younger players who have more promise. The Philadelphia 76ers are in the market for cheap scoring depth off the bench, and Trent Jr. already has a past relationship with Nick Nurse.

Landing Spot Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
28. Patrick Williams, Chicago Bulls, RFA
2023-24 Stats: 43 GP, 10.0 ppg, 3.9 ppg, 1.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

***Patrick Williams and the Chicago Bulls have agreed upon a five-year, $90 million contract extension.***

Patrick Williams didn't get a full opportunity to develop in the Windy City due to injuries, but ideally on his next contract he'll have every chance to live up to being drafted fourth overall.
29. Derrick Jones Jr., LA Clippers
2023-24 Stats: 76 GP, 8.6 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.0 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 27

***Derrick Jones Jr. and the LA Clippers agreed upon a three-year, $30 million deal.***

Derrick Jones Jr. cashed in after an impressive postseason run with the Dallas Mavericks and he now looks to immediately slot in on the wing as Paul George's replacement.
30. Caleb Martin, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 64 GP, 10.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.2 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

***Caleb Martin and the Philadelphia 76ers are in agreement on a four-year, $32 million deal.***

Caleb Martin agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers in pursuit of a championship, setting himself up for a starting role for the forseeable future as the Sixers' power forward.
31. Andre Drummond, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 8.4 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 0.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

***Andre Drummond and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed upon a two-year, $10 million deal.***

Andre Drummond returns to Philadelphia as Joel Embiid's backup after already playing a short stint in Philadelphia three seasons ago.
32. Naji Marshall, Dallas Mavericks
2023-24 Stats: 66 GP, 7.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

***Naji Marshall has signed a three-year, $27 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks.***

The Dallas Mavericks opted to replace Derrick Jones Jr. with Naji Marshall on the wing to ideally add more size and physicality.
33. Markelle Fultz, Orlando Magic
2023-24 Stats: 43 GP, 7.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.8 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

The Brooklyn Nets are in a full-blown rebuild, giving them the perfect opportunity to take a chance on high-upside potenital. There are few free agents with a higher ceiling than the former number one overall pick Markelle Fultz who could benefit from more on-ball opportunities in Brooklyn.

Landing Spot Prediction: Brooklyn Nets
34. Isaac Okoro, Cleveland Cavaliers
2023-24 Stats: 69 GP, 9.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 1.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

Isaac Okoro is still sitting on the market as an unrestricted free agent, but the Cleveland Cavaliers are unlikely to let him walk unless a desperate team throws Okoro an offer sheet that he cannot refuse.

Landing Spot Prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers
35. Royce O’Neale, Phoenix Suns
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 7.7 pgg, 4.8 rpg, 2.8 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

*** Royce O'Neale and the Phoenix Suns have agreed on a 4-year, $44 million contract extension ***

Royce O'Neale cashed in on his leverage with the Phoenix Suns and now looks to be a formidable role piece for the Suns for the near future.
36. Obi Toppin, Indiana Pacers, RFA
2023-24 Stats: 82 GP, 10.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

***Obi Toppin and the Indiana Pacers inked a four-year, $60 million contract extension.***

Obi Toppin was able to give the Indiana Pacers key postseason minutes last season, so now they'll be paying for him to continue to develop as an all-around stretch-four.
37. Spencer Dinwiddie, Los Angeles Lakers
2023-24 Stats: 76 GP, 10.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 4.7 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

The Los Angeles Lakers are eager to sign cheap, but proven depth, and Spencer Dinwiddie was able to provide strong depth in the second-depth of last season. Why break up a good thing when there is mutual interest on a return?

Landing Spot Prediction: Los Angeles Lakers
38. Sam Hauser, Boston Celtics
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 90 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.0 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 26

*** The Boston Celtics have picked up Sam Hauser's team option with the intention of agreeing to a contract extension in the near future.***

Sam Hauser looks to continue to be a valuable role player off the Celtics' bench for the forseeable future.
39. Kyle Anderson, Golden State Warriors
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 6.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.2 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 31

***Kyle Anderson has agreed to join the Golden State Warriors on a three-year, $27 million deal***

As the Golden State Warriors begin their next era, Kyle Anderson looks to be a pivotal role piece for the next three years and potential trade asset down the line.
40. Moritz Wagner, Orlando Magic
2023-24 Stats: 79 GP, 10.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.2 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 27

***Mo Wagner and the Orlando Magic have agreed upon a two-year, $22 million contract extension.***

Mo Wagner cashed in off a strong regular season and looks to be a backup big to set the physcial tone for this young Magic squad.
41. Kevin Love, Miami Heat
2023-24 Stats: 55 GP, 8.8 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.1 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 36

***Kevin Love and the Miami Heat agreed upon a two-year, $8 million contract extension.***

All signs point to Kevin Love finishing off his accolade-full NBA career with the Miami Heat, so hopefully the Heat's front office opts to try to compete rather soon instead of sitting around watching the East grow stronger.
42. Luke Kennard, Memphis Grizzlies
2023-24 Stats: 39 GP, 11.0 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 35 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

The Memphis Grizzlies have declined Luke Kennard's team option, but both sides want to put together a long-term, restructured deal. We'll take the reports for their word.

Landing Spot Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies
43. Eric Gordon, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 68 GP, 11.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 2.0 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 35

***Eric Gordon has agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a one-year deal.***

Eric Gordon has been one of the league's most proven role players despite his age and should be excited about joining the 76ers' championship prospects
44. Kyle Lowry, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 60 GP, 8.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 4.2 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 38

Kyle Lowry was impactful in his brief stint with the Philadelphia 76ers, making it hard to envision the Philadelphia native leaving for a similar role in an different city. Lowry wants to be in Philly, so both sides will eventually come together on a deal.

Landing Spot Prediction: Philadelphia 76ers
45. Gordon Hayward, Oklahoma City Thunder
2023-24 Stats: 51 GP, 9.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 3.1 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 34

Gordon Hayward never got to see through his tenure with the Boston Celtics due his tragic injury, but at the current stage of his career, he can be a valuable rotation piece off the bench. Hayward wants to win a ring, and the Celtics should welcome him back with open arms.

Landing Spot Prediction: Boston Celtics
46. Jalen Smith, Chicago Bulls
2023-24 Stats: 61 GP, 9.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 24

***Jalen Smith and the Chicago Bulls agreed on a three-year, $27 million deal.***

A new environment is fitting for Jalen Smith, and the Chicago Bulls need to infuse as much youth on to their roster as possible.
47. Simone Fontecchio, Detroit Pistons
2023-24 Stats: 66 GP, 10.5 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 28

***Simone Fontecchio and the Detroit Pistons are in agreement on a two-year, $16 million extension.***

The Detroit Pistons got a ton of good production out of Simone Fontecchio in the second half of the season, and he looks to be a strong bench piece for the Pistons and even a potential trade chip.
48. Precious Achiuwa, New York Knicks
2023-24 Stats: 74 GP, 7.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

Precious Achiuwa may be the best big man left on the market, so the New York Knicks better get to work to retain the big man before another team hands him a decent offer. Achiuwa reportedly wants to remain with the Knicks, so despite other interest, we'll trust that both sides can work out a deal.

Landing Spot Prediction: New York Knicks
49. Taurean Prince, Milwaukee Bucks
2023-24 Stats: 78 GP, 8.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 1.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 30

***Taurean Prince has agreed to join the Milwaukee Bucks on a one-year deal.***
50. James Wiseman, Indiana Pacers
2023-24 Stats: 63 GP, 7.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 0.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

***James Wiseman and the Indiana Pacers have agreed upon a two-year contract.***

After a rough start to his NBA career, the Indiana Pacers are banking up on James Wiseman's upside and insertion into a winning environment to get the most out of him.
51. Alec Burks, Miami Heat
2023-24 Stats: 66 GP, 10.4 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 33

***Alec Burks has agreed to join the Miami Heat on a one-year deal.***
52. Dario Saric, Denver Nuggets
2023-24 Stats: 64 GP, 8.0 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 30

***Dario Saric and the Denver Nuggets have agreed on a two-year deal.***

Dario Saric adds depth to the Nuggets' frontcourt that could use another backup big option besides DeAndre Jordon.
53. Lonnie Walker IV, Brooklyn Nets
2023-24 Stats: 58 GP, 9.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.3 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

The Brooklyn Nets need bodies for next season, and Lonnie Walker IV should be able to fill many minutes for a rebuilding squad.

Predicted Landing Spot: Brooklyn Nets
54. Haywood Highsmith, Miami Heat
2023-24 Stats: 66 GP, 6.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.1 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 27

***Haywood Highsmith and the Miami Heat have agreed on a two-year, $11 million deal.***

The Miami Heat have been quiet this offseason, but Haywood Highsmith has developed enough over the years in the Heat’s developmental program to stay.
55. Patrick Beverley, Milwaukee Bucks
2023-24 Stats: 73 GP, 6.2 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 36

Patrick Beverley should continue to bounce around from contender to contender to add physicality and grit off the bench for cheap, something the Phoenix Suns could use.

Predicted Landing Spot: Phoenix Suns
56. Davis Bertans, Charlotte Hornets: Oklahoma City Thunder at Charlotte Hornets
2023-24 Stats: 43 GP, 7.7 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 0.9 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 32

Davis Bertans was cut by the Charlotte Hornets, and he gave one of the best responses you’ll ever see to someone getting released. On the court, he’s still a veteran forward capable of giving any team minutes in his league and can still be a sniper from beyond the arc. He’ll be looking to join a contender, and the Philadelphia 76ers could use size and shooting from the forward position for the minimum.

Predicted Landing Spot: Philadelphia 76ers
57. Paul Reed, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 82 GP, 5.1 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 0.8 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 25

Paul Reed didn’t elevate to the caliber of backup center that the Philadelphia 76ers needed from him, prompting them to cut the young big to create cap space for their splashy acquisitions. The backup big market is rather scarce, so Reed will likely have a couple of options to choose from for his next home. The New York Knicks need bigs, and Coach Thibs has been able to maximize the talent of gritty bigs who need a fresh start.

Predicted Landing Spot: New York Knicks
58. Cedi Osman, San Antonio Spurs
2023-24 Stats: 72 GP, 6.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.7 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 29

Cedi Osman received solid minutes off the bench for the San Antonio Spurs last season, playing well enough to earn himself another minimum deal to stay in the league. After a long stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, JB Bickerstaff should look to reunite with Osman and bring him aboard as he attempts to continue the Detroit Pistons’ rebuild.

Predicted Landing Spot: Detroit Pistons
59. Cam Payne, Philadelphia 76ers
2023-24 Stats: 78 GP, 7.4 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 2.6 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 30

Cam Payne was only in Philadelphia for a cup of coffee last season, but in his short time there, he proved that he wasn’t afraid of the spotlight or for the ball to be in his hands. He has what it takes to get playoff minutes off the bench, and the Denver Nuggets haven’t done anything this offseason despite trading away their backup point guard, Reggie Jackson. The Nuggets don’t have the funds to sign anyone for more than the minimum, making Payne a wise pick-up for them.

Predicted Landing Spot: Denver Nuggets
60. Talen Horton-Tucker, Utah Jazz
2023-24 Stats: 51 GP, 10.1 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.5 apg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 23

Once upon a time with the Los Angeles Lakers, Talen Horton-Tucker was viewed as a quality backup point guard with a promising future. After leaving the bright lights of Los Angeles, he became a relative unknown with the Utah Jazz, but still, he proved that he could eat up minutes at the point guard position in this league. The Milwaukee Bucks haven’t done anything to address their need for a backup point guard, and THT briefly crossed paths with new Bucks’ top assistant Darvin Ham in LA for a season, potentially sparking a reunion.

Predicted Landing Spot: Milwaukee Bucks
1. LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers
2023-24 Stats: 71 GP, 25.7 ppg, 8.3 apg, 7.3 rpg

Age Entering 2024-25 Season: 39

***LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed on a tw0-year, $104 million deal.***

LeBron James was never leaving the Los Angeles Lakers once his son Bronny was drafted in the second round. Now, a deal finallly gets ironed out, also providing James with an opt-out after this season.

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