The NBA offseason was filled with players moving to new cities or signing new contracts with their current clubs, though many talented NBA players still remain available on the market.
Let’s take a look at the top 48 NBA players remaining on the free agent pool as August winds down.
1. Miles Bridges
- Bridges is a restricted free agent and while his talent on a basketball court is not in question, off-the-court issues may be responsible for the 24-year-old remaining on the market. According to ESPN, Bridges pleaded not guilty to three felony domestic violence charges in late July.
2. Collin Sexton
- Sexton is a restricted free agent as well and there is certainly a market for his services. However, it appears that there may be a gap between what he is seeking in a new contract and what teams are prepared to offer him. The Cavaliers continue to be linked to Sexton, though nothing new has been reported for a few weeks now.
3. LaMarcus Aldridge
- Some lists may have Aldridge lower, but the big man proved last season that he can still be a contributor for a playoff team. The 37-year-old should find an opportunity if he wants one this upcoming season. He was linked to Miami prior to his latest stint with Brooklyn.
4. Dennis Schroder
- This is the part of the list where you can make a lot of different arguments. Schroder has struggled since his stint with the Lakers, though the 2013 No. 17 overall pick is just 28-year-olds and only two seasons removed from posting a 16.7 PER with the Thunder. According to Marc Stein, the Lakers have internally talked about signing Schroder prior to the upcoming season.
5. Montrezl Harrell
- Harrell started last season with the Wizards and showcased his efficiency (23.9 PER, 64.5% from the field) before being traded to the Hornets. Harrell will turn 29 during the upcoming NBA season.
Top Remaining Unsigned Free Agents: 6-48
8. Eric Bledsoe
10. Jordan Nwora
11. Hassan Whiteside
12. D.J. Augustin
13. Enes Freedom
14. Kemba Walker
15. Ed Davis
16. Ben McLemore
17. Elfrid Payton
18. Dwight Howard
19. Jeremy Lamb
20. Rajon Rondo
21. Dennis Smith Jr.
22. Isaiah Thomas
23. Avery Bradley
24. Brandon Goodwin
25. Josh Jackson
26. Facundo Campazzo
27. Rodney Hood
28. Jake Layman
29. Tristan Thompson
31. Yuta Watanabe
32. Jarrett Culver
33. Lou Williams
34. Lance Stephenson
35. Ryan Arcidiacono
36. Chris Chiozza
37. Andre Iguodala
38. Blake Griffin
39. Frank Jackson
40. Kris Dunn
41. Paul Millsap
42. Tony Snell
43. Greg Monroe
44. Devontae Cacok
46. David Duke
47. Malcolm Hill
48. Matt Thomas
