Most of the NBA's top unrestricted free agents have already found new teams, although there are still some notable names available.
With the help of expert Eric Pincus from Bleacher Report, let's review the top 10 NBA free agents who are still available—both restricted and unrestricted—10 days before the start of free agency, along with the most likely destination for each player.
1. Josh Giddey, restricted free agent
The restricted free agent is seeking a lucrative contract this summer after a great first season in Chicago, but his request for $30 million per year may not be met. The Bulls would have to bid against themselves, as there aren't many teams with the necessary salary cap space to offer Giddey such a contract. Pincus predicts that the guard will re-sign with the Bulls for an annual salary between $25 and $28 million.
2. Quentin Grimes, restricted free agent
The Sixers can't afford to let him go after his standout performance with Philadelphia last season, averaging 21.9 points in 28 games. Pincus predicts the Sixers will keep him with a contract around $17 million.
3. Jonathan Kuminga, restricted free agent
He has been the most talked-about restricted free agent and is likely the one with the best chance of changing teams on this list. The Golden State Warriors have been negotiating with several clubs to sign and trade him. The prediction is that the Bulls will find a way to close the deal.
4. Cam Thomas, restricted free agent
An explosive scorer from the Brooklyn Nets, he is likely to be retained with a contract between $24 and $25 million annually, as written by Pincus.
5. Al Horford
Horford, one of the most intriguing unrestricted free agents, will likely depart from the Boston Celtics and is considering various options, including retirement.
6. Chris Paul
The future Hall of Famer is likely to sign with his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, or the Milwaukee Bucks.
7. Russell Westbrook
The nine-time All-Star has several options if he doesn't re-sign with the Denver Nuggets. However, Pincus believes that the New York Knicks could enter the fray and acquire him.
8. Bradley Beal
His trade is nearing, which will free him from the Phoenix Suns, and there are four teams that seem to be his preferred landing spots, with the Los Angeles Clippers potentially ahead of the pack.
9. Amir Coffey
Pincus names the Golden State Warriors, Cleveland Cavaliers, Denver Nuggets, or Minnesota Timberwolves as possible destinations.
10. Chris Boucher
Boucher, the most senior player for the Toronto Raptors and the last remaining member from the 2019 championship team, could return to his first NBA team (where he played one game in 2018), the Warriors.
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