2017 NBA Free Agency Big Board: Top 25 Remaining Players
The 2017 NBA free-agency pool only opened on Saturday, but several big fish and a host of second- and third-tier players have already been reeled in.
Of the 10 best free agents on our top 100 big board, only four have yet to reach agreements on new deals. Most of the mammoth-sized dominoes dropped early, while Sunday saw the likes of Kyle Lowry, Paul Millsap and Serge Ibaka snatched up.
But the market remains rich with coveted commodities, headlined by Gordon Hayward, Otto Porter Jr., George Hill and—technically—Kevin Durant. There's sufficient depth beyond that quartet, too, ranging from complementary starters to solid reserves.
Using the aforementioned big board to set our rankings, we've compiled the 25 top players still available and examined each of their situations based on the most up-to-date information.
25-21: Mirotic, Patterson, Collison, Ginobili, Simmons
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25. Nikola Mirotic, PF, Restricted
Age: 26
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 44
Nikola Mirotic has the makings of a stretch 4. Though the 6'10" forward has a tendency to run hot and cold beyond the arc, he did splash 39.0 percent of his triples in 2015-16 and 41.3 percent after the All-Star break last season.
How will the market value 26-year-old potential? That remains to be seen. The Chicago Bulls haven't ruled out a reunion, but they are trying to get a better picture of his price before they decide upon his future, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
24. Patrick Patterson, PF, Unrestricted
Age: 28
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 43
Serge Ibaka's reported re-signing with the Toronto Raptors almost certainly forces Patrick Patterson out. As a small consolation, though, it helped him sneak inside our top 25.
The jack-of-all-trades power forward reportedly met with the Sacramento Kings mere hours into free agency, sources told USA Today's Sam Amick. Patterson's movements have been hard to track since. But he should soon be back under the spotlight as buyers thin out the power forward ranks.
23. Darren Collison, PG, Unrestricted
Age: 29
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.1 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 15.3 PER, minus-0.41 RPM, minus-61.18 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 40
Perhaps once better as a backup, Darren Collison has established himself as a solid-but-unspectacular starter. Consecutive seasons of 40-plus-percent three-point shooting and fewer than two turnovers per game can have that effect.
But with a few more prominent point guards still available, Collison seems to be waiting on other dominoes to drop. He has received interest from the New York Knicks, league sources told ESPN.com's Ian Begley, but he might need those other floor generals to come off the board before he can sign anything.
22. Manu Ginobili, SG, Unrestricted
Age: 39
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 39
To play or not to play—that's once again the question for an Alamo City elder statesman. Last year, Tim Duncan took until July 11 to announce his retirement. This year, it's Manu Ginobili weighing whether to stay or go.
Ginobili's agent, Herb Rudoy, told Fox San Antonio's Chuck Miketinac that the 39-year-old remains undecided about his future. He posted career lows in points and player efficiency rating last season, but he also averaged 13.8 points on 58.8 percent shooting in the Western Conference Finals.
21. Jonathon Simmons, SG, Restricted
Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 9.9 PER, minus-0.91 RPM, minus-51.90 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 38
To no one's surprise, suitors courted Jonathon Simmons as soon as the market opened. Athletically gifted and boasting intriguing two-way potential, San Antonio's former surprise find had attracted interest from the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical.
The Timberwolves are probably out now, having shelled out major coin for Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson. But the Kings and Clippers still have wing vacancies to address. However, since San Antonio can match any offer, it could just be letting someone else set the price.
20. Tyreke Evans, SG/SF, Unrestricted
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Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 15.5 PER, minus-1.50 RPM, minus-12.73 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 37
It feels like forever ago that Tyreke Evans rode his 20-5-5 stat line to Rookie of the Year honors. His stats have sagged over the years, while injuries have limited him to just 65 games over the last two seasons combined.
That explains why Evans has yet to pass through the rumor mill in free agency. He has some interesting attributes—notably, an improved three-point stroke and positional versatility—but not enough to outweigh the red flags this early in the bidding process.
At a relatively low-cost rate, Evans could help flesh out a good team's bench. If he's eyeing larger funds or a more prominent role, though, he'll have to hope a second-rate squad strikes out with bigger targets.
19. David Lee, PF, Unrestricted
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Age: 34
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 7.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.5 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 35
There hasn't been much activity since David Lee declined his $2.3 million player option with the Spurs to enter free agency. He has spoken with "multiple teams," sources told ESPN.com's Michael C. Wright, but he has yet to schedule a visit so far.
During Lee's lone season in San Antonio, he impressed at both ends. His 2.5 defensive box plus/minus was the best of his career, and his 61.3 true shooting percentage was the second-highest he had ever posted. Still, a quiet market was expected.
At this stage of his career, Lee isn't near the top of any team's big board. But as rosters fill up and bench budgets become clearer, the skilled big man will find a comfortable landing spot on some team's second unit.
18. Rudy Gay, SF, Unrestricted
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Age: 30
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 18.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.9 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 34
Despite tearing his Achilles in January, Rudy Gay entered free agency as a popular Plan B choice. As clubs have started cementing their first orders of business, the scoring forward is starting to generate interest.
He met with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, sources told ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski, but left with the two parties "still searching for [a] financial path to [a] deal." He's also a target of the Clippers, Wojnarowski added, and he has interest in the Miami Heat if they miss out on Gordon Hayward, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.
Gay's value doesn't always extend beyond scoring, but he's becoming more efficient in that department. The three highest PERs of his career have all come within the last four seasons. All three clubs above could use his point production on the wing, but all three situations are tricky. Oklahoma City and L.A. are both working with limited funds, while Miami has primary targets ahead of Gay.
17. Kelly Olynyk, C, Restricted
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Age: 26
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 9.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 33
The Boston Celtics and Kelly Olynyk will always have Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals—a 26-points-on-14-shots masterpiece from the 7-footer. What, if anything, they'll have beyond that is unclear. Boston valued him enough to extend a qualifying offer, but that cash could get pulled back if it needs to be spent differently.
"If the Celtics achieve their goal of getting free agent Gordon Hayward to agree to sign here, they will almost certainly need to get Olynyk off their books to clear part of the salary cap space they will need," Steve Bulpett of the Boston Herald wrote.
Olynyk's rate was never going to be easily set. He's had an inconsistent impact over four seasons, but he's also one of only two centers with 50-plus triples in each of the last three. He should have fans in multiple front offices, but offers could be slow to surface until the Celtics' plan for him becomes more clear.
16. Dion Waiters, SG, Unrestricted
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Age: 25
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 15.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.4 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 14.5 PER, 0.05 RPM, minus-24.70 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 32
As the Heat held court with Gordon Hayward on Saturday, Dion Waiters kicked off his own free-agency frenzy. The former No. 4 pick spoke with the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls and Sacramento Kings, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press. That seems to have caught the attention of the Heat, who have both interest in Waiters and a need for patience as Pat Riley's latest whale hunt plays out.
Both Riley and Erik Spoelstra traveled to Los Angeles to meet with Waiters, a source told Jackson. The message delivered is that Miami is "still very interested" but also "in no position to make a large lucrative offer until Hayward decides."
It bears watching whether Waiters is willing to play the waiting game. He had a strong enough campaign—39.5 three-point percentage, 19.0 points and 5.2 assists per 36 minutes—to feel as though he should be someone's top priority. To that end, after hearing out Riley and Spoelstra, he scheduled a meeting with the Los Angeles Lakers for Sunday night, according to Basketball Insiders' Michael Scotto.
15. CJ Miles, SG/SF, Unrestricted
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Age: 30
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 13.8 PER, 0.35 RPM, minus-21.29 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 30
There hasn't been a lot brewing on the CJ Miles front yet, but that could change in a hurry.
"JJ Redick's decision will be a domino that clarifies the market for CJ Miles," ESPN.com's Tim MacMahon wrote. "According to a source, Miles is a Plan B for multiple teams who have made Redick a priority."
With Redick off trusting the process in Philly, Miles should emerge as an appealing sniper-for-hire. He's not always the most efficient option—he shot just 39.8 overall in 2014-15—but he's coming off his best perimeter shooting effort as a pro (2.2 makes per game at a 41.3 percent clip) and his defensive versatility is an asset in today's NBA.
14. James Johnson, PF, Unrestricted
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Age: 30
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 12.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 1.1 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 17.0 PER, 2.36 RPM, 111.66 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 27
The Heat helped James Johnson transform his career. Well, they transformed his body first and the rest fell into place. Suddenly, the oft-forgotten forward became a critical—and pliable—puzzle piece, capable of defending from the perimeter to the post and even playing point-center on occasion.
If he tests the open market, he should find a robust one. Assuming last season wasn't a mirage, he could be an ultra-valuable weapon in this positionless league. But any would-be suitors will need to wait. Johnson is returning the favor to the Heat by delaying his decision until after Hayward makes his.
"I'm a patient guy," Johnson told Jackson. "They can take as long as they want. My mindset is winning. I think Hayward can help us win and I'm all for it."
13. Mason Plumlee, C, Restricted
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Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 18.1 PER, 0.93 RPM, 113.09 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 26
Back in February, Mason Plumlee's free agency seemed to be an open-and-shut case. The Denver Nuggets gave up Jusuf Nurkic and a first-round pick for Plumlee, a hefty price if they viewed him as anything less than a long-term addition.
Perhaps it remains that way, but a silent center market makes it tricky to tell. Given Denver's incumbent frontcourt glut—Nikola Jokic, Kenneth Faried, Juan Hernangomez, Trey Lyles, Darrell Arthur, rookie Tyler Lydon—plus Sunday's reported agreement with Millsap (three years, $90 million, per The Vertical's Shams Charania), the Nuggets could conceivably conclude they no longer need Plumlee.
His lack of rim protection and floor spacing is problematic in today's game, and his sharp eye for passing loses some sizzle since Jokic's is sharper. Plumlee has value, but it might take the Nuggets or an outside suitor a while to figure out how much.
12. Dirk Nowitzki, PF, Unrestricted
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Age: 39
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 14.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.7 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 17.0 PER, 0.26 RPM, minus-35.55 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 24
"Future Hall of Famer enters free agency" sounds mouthwateringly exciting, until you realize it's Dirk Nowitzki and he's going nowhere. He hasn't played for anyone other than the Dallas Mavericks over 19 NBA seasons, and that isn't about to change.
Late last month, the Mavs declined their $25 million team option on Nowitzki. But the move was only made with the intention of re-signing the franchise face to a new deal, sources told Marc Stein, then with ESPN.com.
Declining Nowitzki's option just allows Dallas to shop with the most available cap space possible. If there's a player or two of interest, the Mavs will now have the flexibility to pursue. Whenever the roster is where they want it, they'll circle back to Nowitzki with whatever is left.
11. Pau Gasol, PF/C, Unrestricted
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Age: 36
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.4 steals, 1.1 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 20.2 PER, 2.35 RPM, 118.04 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 23
Pau Gasol did his part. With the San Antonio Spurs eyeing elites but lacking the flexibility to sign them, the 36-year-old declined his $16.2 million player option to work out a longer contract that provided cap relief for next season. But with several stars signing elsewhere, it's tough to tell how San Antonio plans to utilize this extra space.
"When Gasol opted out of his contract for next season, the assumption was that the Spurs had something up their sleeve," Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post wrote. "We'll find out soon enough."
Maybe years are more important than salary to Gasol at this stage, so him declining his option wasn't the helpful assist that it appeared. In that case, he might still get what he wants. But if he made that move so San Antonio could go big-game hunting, a colossal disappointment could be forthcoming.
10. Andre Roberson, SG/SF, Restricted
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Age: 25
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.6 points, 5.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 1.0 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 22
How does a modern wing get away with having career shooting percentages of 26.0 from three and 49.3 at the line? By defending at an All-NBA level, apparently.
Andre Roberson might be all defense, but that defense may be about to earn him an eight-figure salary. And the Oklahoma City Thunder seem certain to be the ones footing the bill. As ESPN.com's Royce Young sees it, Taj Gibson's exit indicates OKC is "very committed to keeping" Roberson, adding he's "almost a lock" to return.
Having a marksman like Paul George will help keep the offensive end from getting crowded, but OKC—assuming that's where he'll be—could get creative with how it deploys Roberson. The 6'7" forward's shooting woes grow less concerning if he's playing small-ball power forward.
9. JaMychal Green, PF/C, Restricted
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Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 13.5 PER, minus-0.02 RPM, 24.24 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 19
There are two types of NBA fans—those who recognize the many values of JaMychal Green and those who don't watch the Memphis Grizzlies. He doesn't dominate any specific area, but he's a prototypical modern hybrid big. He can shoot threes, defend multiple positions and has explosive athleticism.
That's why it's interesting his name has yet to draw connections to anyone. Being a restricted free agent doesn't help, but with the Memphis Grizzlies already squeezed by other salaries, Green seems ripe for a rich offer sheet.
Where might it come from? That's anyone's guess. But he's too intriguing to be passed over much longer. Asset-deprived franchises with significant cap space should start bidding immediately. (We're looking at you, Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks.)
8. Dewayne Dedmon, C, Unrestricted
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Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 5.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.8 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 18
Dewayne Dedmon's free-agency voyage has followed the same path as his one-season stint with the San Antonio Spurs. There have been high points (speculation of an $8-10 million salary, as league sources told Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News) and low ones (still no visits). He probably made the right call declining a $3 million option, but that won't be clear until he puts pen to paper.
"Just to see what else is out there," Dedmon said of his decision, per Young. "... I feel like there is some more money out there than ($3 million)."
The tepid center market isn't helping, but Dedmon should be courted sooner than later. He held opponents to just 44.5 percent shooting at the rim last season—fifth among volume bigs—and owns career per-36-minute averages of 12.6 rebounds, 10.5 points and 2.0 blocks.
7. Nerlens Noel, PF/C, Restricted
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Age: 23
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 14
One can argue whether Nerlens Noel should qualify as a big fish. On one hand, his offense is limited to the point he may always subsist on point-blank chances alone. On the other, he might be an elite defensive anchor with length, sound instincts and quick hands and feet.
That said, the Dallas Mavericks' move to acquire him at the deadline doesn't at all appear to be a catch-and-release situation. They've had a revolving door at center since Tyson Chandler left in 2011, and Noel could stop the cycle. Since Dallas can match any offer he receives, the conclusion of this story is probably predetermined even if it takes time to come about.
"With Nerlens Noel, it's a matter of how much and when Mavs get [a] deal done to keep their restricted free-agent big man," ESPN.com's Tim MacMahon wrote.
6. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG, Restricted
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Age: 24
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 12.8 PER, minus-0.60 RPM, 45.05 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 13
The Detroit Pistons made Kentavious Caldwell-Pope a priority before free agency even started. Then, they made retaining the restricted free agent more difficult by agreeing to a three-year, $21 million pact with three-and-D guard Langston Galloway, as ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported.
"The Langston Galloway...contract now has the Pistons with $101.7 million in guaranteed contracts," ESPN.com's Bobby Marks wrote. "Detroit is now hard capped because they have used $5.2-plus million of the full mid-level exception. The hard cap threshold is $125 million with restricted free-agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope not signed."
That doesn't put the Pistons out of the running—they still have the power to match an offer sheet—but they'll likely need to trim salary to bring Caldwell-Pope back. The 24-year-old is a relentless defender, but his offense has been slower to develop. His career shooting rates aren't impressive at just 40.5 from the field and 33.4 outside.
5. Danilo Gallinari, SF/PF, Unrestricted
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Age: 28
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 18.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.2 blocks
Top 100 Ranking: 11
Danilo Gallinari might be the official Plan B of the 2017 free-agent crop, at least as far as swingmen are concerned. Whether supplementing other signings or serving as a fall-back option for clubs who miss out on Gordon Hayward, Gallinari finds himself near the top of multiple wish lists.
After already agreeing to keep Blake Griffin in the mix, the Los Angeles Clippers are working to facilitate a sign-and-trade for Gallinari, per USA Today's Sam Amick. But the Hayward-hopeful Boston Celtics have also talked shop with Gallinari, per Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald.
With injuries and age both impacting his quickness, Gallinari might be more of a 4 than an interchangeable forward. Still, he's a tough cover with capable handles and an encouraging .447/.389/.902 shooting slash line last season.
4. George Hill, PG, Unrestricted
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Age: 31
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 16.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.2 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 19.3 PER, 3.75 RPM, 106.08 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 10
Two-way point guard George Hill isn't hurting for suitors, but the list isn't as long as it was just a few days back. His last employer, the Utah Jazz, filled his old spot by trading for Ricky Rubio. And early discussions with his initial NBA team, the San Antonio Spurs, reportedly broke down, sources told The Vertical's Shams Charania.
Agreements with Kyle Lowry (Toronto Raptors), Jeff Teague (Minnesota Timberwolves) and Jrue Holiday (New Orleans Pelicans) have pushed Hill to the front of the point guard line. Although there aren't as many vacancies, he has drawn interest from the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post.
Hill helps out on both ends, but he's neither a go-to playmaker nor scorer. He isn't getting any younger, and injuries have cost him at least 33 games in two of the last three seasons. That said, he'd be a steadier presence than anything those three suitors currently have.
3. Otto Porter Jr., SF, Restricted
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Age: 24
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 17.3 PER, 3.56 RPM, 205.94 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 8
Restricted free agency is playing out perfectly for Otto Porter. It's no longer a question of how much he'll fetch, but rather which Powerball-sized offer sheet he'll sign and whether the Washington Wizards will match.
Porter received a max offer from the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, sources told ESPN.com's Chris Haynes and Marc J. Spears. But Porter hasn't signed it, because he still has plans to meet with two other teams before deciding which deal to ink, Haynes added.
The Washington Wizards remain "adamant they'll match any and all offers" made to Porter, sources told Haynes. Soon, they'll have the chance to put their money where their mouth is. Porter's deal will likely carry sticker shock to some observers, but he's a malleable defender who's made significant strides as a scorer and shooter each of the past two seasons.
2. Gordon Hayward, SF, Unrestricted
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Age: 27
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 21.9 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.3 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 22.2 PER, 3.06 RPM, 201.66 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 5
Gordon Hayward won't be the best player to sign a contract this summer, but he's drawn the fiercest fight of any All-Star free agent. Three teams are in the mix—the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat and Boston Celtics—and two will weather a gut punch when he makes his call, which could happen Tuesday or Wednesday, a source told Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune.
The Heat courted Hayward with five players, Pat Riley, Erik Spoelstra and others Saturday, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald. The Celtics wooed Hayward with a video presentation on the Jumbotron at Fenway Park on Sunday that included Kobe Bryant and LeBron James talking about Boston and a pitch from David Ortiz, per ESPN.com's Chris Forsberg. The Jazz will take their shot Monday.
Only Hayward knows what he wants to hear, but this much is certain—his free agency could not have been timed better. The 6'8" forward is fresh off his first All-Star season, during which he set new career highs in points, rebounds, PER and true shooting percentage (59.5).
1. Kevin Durant, SF, Unrestricted
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Age: 28
2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 25.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.6 blocks
Advanced Metrics: 27.6 PER, 5.74 RPM, 344.31 TPA
Top 100 Ranking: 1
Free agency can be funny sometimes, like when it makes a former MVP—who just capped arguably his greatest season with a Finals MVP—an afterthought. But in the total absence of any drama, Kevin Durant's situation is a boring formality. Now that the Golden State Warriors have secured Stephen Curry, Shaun Livingston, Andre Iguodala and David West, Durant can ink his new deal any day.
Even that process lacks suspense.
"He will sign for a 20 percent raise from last season’s salary (up to about $31.8 million) on a one-year opt-out, then next July will be eligible (and will get) a four-year super-max extension," Bay Area News Group's Tim Kawakami wrote.
Durant's first year with the Dubs saw his continued evolution as a two-way terror. The four-time scoring champ shot a career-best 53.7 percent from the field and trailed only LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard in real plus-minus. Serving up a Finals dagger for the ages wasn't bad, either.
Kevin Durant is expected to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors for two years, $35 million, per The San Jose Mercury News' Marcus Thompson II.
Unless otherwise indicated, all stats from Basketball Reference, NBA.com, ESPN.com or NBA Math.
Zach Buckley covers the NBA for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter: @ZachBuckleyNBA.
