The 5 Best Players Available in NBA Free Agency

With the season entering its final stretch, there are still several players without a team who could be helpful for franchises looking to strengthen before the playoffs. Eric Pincus, from Bleacher Report, reviewed some of the most notable names still available on the market, excluding **Malik Beasley**, who is not on the list due to an ongoing investigation by the federal prosecutor's office and the NBA for alleged illegal gambling. He is currently playing in Puerto Rico, and league teams are not considering signing him. **Lonzo Ball, talent marked by injuries** The case of **Lonzo Ball** is one of the most striking. Drafted second overall in 2017, he had four promising seasons before joining the **Chicago Bulls**, where a serious knee injury after only 35 games kept him out of the NBA for almost three years. He returned last season to play 35 games with Chicago and another 35 this season with the **Cleveland Cavaliers**, but he is no longer the same player. After being traded to the **Utah Jazz** at the trade deadline, he was waived. Nonetheless, he can still provide playmaking off the bench in limited minutes, around twenty per game. **Cole Anthony, a scorer looking for a place** Another available guard is **Cole Anthony**. He was a starter in his first two seasons with the **Orlando Magic**, but his role has been progressively decreasing. In the past year, he has been waived twice, most recently by the **Phoenix Suns** before March 1. He can sign with any team in need of scoring off the bench at the point guard or shooting guard position and would also be eligible to participate in the playoffs. **Eric Gordon, postseason experience** At 37 years old, **Eric Gordon** has not announced his retirement. This season, he only played six games with the **Philadelphia 76ers**, was then traded to the **Memphis Grizzlies**, and subsequently released. According to Pincus, his playoff experience and three-point shooting ability can still be valuable for a team in search of depth in the rotation. **Dalano Banton, a tall point guard looking for an opportunity** Canadian **Dalano Banton**, a former player for the **Toronto Raptors**, stands out for his physique, measuring 2.03 meters and being able to play as a point guard or organizing small forward. He recently signed ten-day contracts with the **Los Angeles Clippers** and **Boston Celtics**, the latter for the second time, and it remains to be seen if any franchise will give him another temporary opportunity before the end of the season. **Chris Boucher, energy and versatility off the bench** The last name on the list is **Chris Boucher**, a former teammate of Banton in Toronto. The big man can bring intensity off the bench, rim protection due to his wingspan, and, when on target, outside threat as a stretch shooter. This season, he briefly played for the Celtics before being traded to Utah at the deadline and subsequently waived, making him available for any team in need of depth in the rotation.

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