NBA Rumors: The 3 players who can give a quality boost to any championship contender
Brandon Williams, Gary Payton II, and Bruce Brown are not the biggest superstars in the league, but they have the abilities to improve the squad and reinforce it.
Although many of the big names in free agency have already found destinations, there are still available players who could be interesting additions for teams that still have salary cap space and roster spots.
Here are three under-the-radar free agents still waiting for an opportunity.
Brandon Williams, an Option to Boost Playmaking
Brandon Williams leads the list of low-cost available players.
Sportswriter Dann Favale from Bleacher Report notes that point guards capable of penetrating to the paint in static play situations are hard to come by, and sees Williams as a chance for teams looking for a budget-friendly addition.
The 6'1" guard had a breakout season in 2025-26 with the Dallas Mavericks, averaging 13.1 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.9 rebounds in 22 minutes per game, starting 15 of the 66 games he played.
His height, defensive limitations, and lack of threat from the three-point line work against him. Still, for teams in need of a backup point guard, Williams remains a viable option.
Gary Payton II's Future Uncertain
Gary Payton II remains one of the intriguing unsigned players.
The guard has established himself over the past six seasons as a defensive specialist off the bench for the Golden State Warriors, known for his intensity in guarding perimeter players.
There is mutual interest between the player and the franchise to reunite through a new cost-effective contract. Yet, as the summer reaches its midpoint, the agreement has not materialized, leaving room for another team to try to sway the player to change his destination.
Bruce Brown Remains a Reliable Asset
Bruce Brown rounds out this selection of free agents.
The player returned to Denver last season for the first time since winning the NBA championship with the Nuggets in 2023.
Throughout the season, he played in all 82 regular-season games, providing a solid role within the team's rotation, averaging around eight points and four rebounds in 24.4 minutes per game.
Additionally, he shot 38.5% from three-point range, although with limited attempts.
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