The upcoming NBA free agency in 2024 is expected to bring significant changes to the league.
Notable players like Paul George, LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, and Jrue Holiday will hit free agency, creating excitement for fans.
Here are the top five available players by position:
Point Guards:
1. Jrue Holiday (Contract: Player – $39.4M)
2. Mike Conley (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
3. D’Angelo Russell (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
4. Markele Fultz (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
5. Tyus Jones (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
Shooting Guards:
1. Paul George (Contract: Player – $48.8M)
2. Klay Thompson (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
3. James Harden (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
4. Buddy Hield (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
5. Bruce Brown Jr. (Contract: Team – $23M)
Small Forwards:
1. DeMar DeRozan (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
2. OG Anunoby (Contract: Player – $19.9M)
3. Doug McDermott (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
4. Nicolas Batum (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
5. Joe Ingles (Contract: Team – $11M)
Power Forwards:
1. LeBron James (Contract: Player – $51.4M)
2. Pascal Siakam (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
3. Tobias Harris (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
4. Robert Covington (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
5. Obi Toppin (Contract: Restricted Free Agent – Bird)
Centers:
1. Jonas Valanciunas (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
2. Richuan Holmes (Contract: Player – $12.9M)
3. James Wiseman (Contract: Restricted Free Agent – Bird)
4. Nic Claxton (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent)
5. Isaiah Hartenstein (Contract: Unrestricted Free Agent – Early Bird)
The free agency period will determine whether players stay with their current teams or join new ones.
Notable storylines include Jrue Holiday’s decision with the Celtics, D’Angelo Russell’s future with the LA Lakers, and Tyus Jones potentially joining a championship contender.
Paul George’s situation with the Clippers and Klay Thompson’s struggles with the Warriors may lead to their departure.
The salary cap could also pose challenges for the LA Clippers regarding James Harden’s contract.
DeMar DeRozan’s status with the Chicago Bulls is likely to remain stable, while young talents like OG Anunoby, Doug McDermott, Joe Ingles, and Nicolas Batum may bring changes with their skills.
The spotlight will be on LeBron James as his contract with the team is uncertain. Pascal Siakam and Obi Toppin are emerging players to watch in free agency.
While there may be less movement in the center position, players like Jonas Valanciunas, James Wiseman, and Nic Claxton are worth monitoring.
All-Star Weekend and the final stretch of the season could further impact the landscape of free agency before the season concludes.
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— Hoops Wire (@WireHoops) February 16, 2024
Here’s a running list of available 2024 NBA free agents broken down by position, this list is partially compiled via HoopsRumors, RealGM and player agents.
Available 2024 NBA Free Agents
Centers
• Marques Bolden (25)
• Tony Bradley (25)
• John Butler (21)
• DeMarcus Cousins (33)
• Dewayne Dedmon (34)
• Derrick Favors (32)
• Harry Giles (25)
• Montrezl Harrell (29)
• Kai Jones (22)
• Christian Koloko (23)
• Meyers Leonard (31)
• Robin Lopez (35)
• Chimezie Metu (26)
• Nerlens Noel (29)
• Dmytro Skapintsev (25)
Power Forwards
• Darius Bazley (23)
• Darius Days (24)
• Wenyen Gabriel (26)
• Danilo Gallinari (35)
• RaiQuan Gray (24)
• JaMychal Green (33)
• Blake Griffin (34)
• Matthew Hurt (23)
• Nathan Knight (26)
• Pete Nance (23)
• KZ Okapala (24)
• Isaiah Roby (25)
• Isaiah Todd (22)
• Ish Wainright (29)
Small Forwards
• Justin Champagnie (22)
• Alex Fudge (20)
• Kaiser Gates (27)
• Rudy Gay (37)
• Maurice Harkless (30)
• Ron Harper Jr. (23)
• Joe Harris (32)
• Malcolm Hill (28)
• Danuel House (30)
• Justin Jackson (28)
• Stanley Johnson (27)
• Louis King (24)
• Kevin Knox (24)
• Jeremy Lamb (31)
• Juan Toscano-Anderson (30)
• T.J. Warren (30)
• Jack White (26)
Shooting Guards
• Will Barton (32)
• Buddy Boeheim (24)
• James Bouknight (23)
• Armoni Brooks (25)
• Josh Christopher (22)
• Jarrett Culver (24)
• Terence Davis (26)
• Dexter Dennis (24)
• Hamidou Diallo (25)
• Bryn Forbes (30)
• Danny Green (36)
• Javonte Green (30)
• R.J. Hampton (22)
• Shaquille Harrison (30)
• D’Moi Hodge (25)
• Quenton Jackson (25)
• DaQuan Jeffries (26)
• Trevor Keels (20)
• Furkan Korkmaz (26)
• Romeo Langford (24)
• Tyrese Martin (24)
• Rodney McGruder (32)
• Taze Moore (25)
• Jaylen Nowell (24)
• Victor Oladipo (30)
• Theo Pinson (28)
• Austin Rivers (31)
• Jay Scrubb (23)
• Joe Wieskamp (24)
• Donovan Williams (22)
• Gabe York (30)
Point Guards
• Ryan Arcidiacono (29)
• D.J. Augustin (36)
• Jamaree Bouyea (24)
• Michael Carter-Williams (32)
• Kennedy Chandler (21)
• Jeff Dowtin (26)
• Killian Hayes (22)
• George Hill (37)
• Cory Joseph (32)
• Mac McClung (24)
• Frank Ntilikina (25)
• Kevin Porter Jr. (23)
• Ryan Rollins (21)
• Kobi Simmons (26)
• Ish Smith (35)
• John Wall (33)
• Lindell Wigginton (25)
