The first NBA free agent market opened in the 2024 offseason can be said to be very active. We can see that many teams have made some targeted transactions or signings for their rosters.
The most shocking thing is that Paul George joined the 76ers and signed a four-year, large-scale contract with a maximum salary of at least $200 million. Chris Paul was cut by the Golden State Warriors and joined the Spurs on a one-year, $11 million contract. James Harden signed a contract extension with the Clippers and received a two-year, $70 million contract.
Although on day one, there were a lot of great free agents who found their home. However, there are also some free agents who have yet to decide their future, especially those who are at the top level, and where they belong has the potential to change the landscape of the league. The American media "Fadeaway World" posted the best free agents who have not yet decided on the first day of the free agent market in the 2024 offseason.
1. LeBron James
2. Klay Thompson
3. DeRozan
4. Isaiah Hartenstein
5. Tobias Harris
6. Miles Bridges
7. Tails Jones
8. Buddy Hield
9. Gary Trent Jr
10. Sadiq Bey
11. Malik Beasley
12. Dennis Smith, Jr.
13. Dinwiddie
14. Keller Martin
LeBron James is the biggest free agent, averaging 25.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 8.3 assists per game in the 2023-24 season. He reportedly intends to take a pay cut to renew his contract with the Lakers, but requires the Lakers to strengthen the roster.
Then there's Klay Thompson, who has no shortage of suitors and wants to be respected by the team and get a good contract because it's the last one of his career. Now teams such as the Mavericks and Lakers want to get Klay Thompson.
DeRozan averages 24+4+5 per game, and this kind of performance makes him still a sought-after commodity in the free agent market. It's just that DeRozan prefers to play for his hometown team, the Lakers. Miles Bridges-like teams don't dare to take him, after all, he has an off-court scandal and has been suspended for a while.
Badihild has no shortage of home because he is a good goalscorer and many teams want to take him. However, his contract is a bit big and many teams can't accept it. Dinwiddie and Malik Beasley should be familiar to everyone, both played for the Lakers, Dinwiddie bought out to join the Lakers last season, and overall performed decently. As for Malik Beasley, after leaving the Lakers, he was alive and well, playing an excellent offensive performance.