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Monday, June 30, 2014

Guest post: Top 10 Free Agents of this summer and their potential destinations

Editor’s Note:

This is a guest post from Ron of FantasyBasketballMoneyLeagues.com. For more NBA news and updates, visit Fantasy Basketball Money Leagues today.

The summer of 2014 will most probably include lots of movement in the NBA. Free agency starts on July 1 and that’s the day we’ll start learning more about the next destinations of some of the best players in the league like LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Let’s examine who the top 10 free agents of the 2014 summer class are and where they may end up playing next season.

No.1: LeBron James

As if there was a question about who the top free agent on our list would be. The Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets, the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers are some of the potential destinations for LeBron this summer. However, the Miami Heat still stand the biggest odds to re-sign him.

No.2: Carmelo Anthony

Melo’s final decision may be affected by LeBron’s potential movement. But of course Carmelo will have to decide for his own sake this summer. The Chicago Bulls seem to be the best destination for Melo, who both wants to play in a big market and have a chance to win a ring. The Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets are also chasing him. The New York Knicks have currently lost the title of the favorite to re-sign him.  

No.3: Chris Bosh

James is taking all the attention when it comes to the Heat’s free agents. However, Chris Bosh just recently announced that he will also opt out of his contract thus becoming an unrestricted free agent. Though Bosh stated he wants to stay in Miami, there will be several teams knocking on his door with potentially more money to offer than the Heat.

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No.4: Dirk Nowitzki

The German superstar will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. But we all know where he will be playing next season; for Mark Cuban’s team.

No.5: Dwyane Wade

Wade will also be an unrestricted free agent this summer, as he became the third member of the Big Three to opt out of his contract. There is a very slim chance for the 32 – year old superstar to leave South Beach and the Heat. Almost zero.

No.6: Luol Deng

The Cleveland Cavaliers know Luol Deng will most probably be a goner this summer and that’s why they drafted Andrew Wiggins to replace him. Deng will draw much interest from a bunch of different teams around the league. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks are considered as top destinations for the forward.

No.7: Kyle Lowry

The Toronto Raptors chose to not trade Lowry last season and they did well, because the 28 – year old point guard helped them record a very successful season including a trip to the postseason. Lowry will be an unrestricted free agent and he will have several suitors. 

No.8: Eric Bledsoe

Bledsoe will be a restricted free agent this summer but the Phoenix Suns will do whatever in their powers to retain him. And eventually, they will most probably find success.

No.9: Pau Gasol

The truth is that the Spaniard center and two-time NBA Champion is not nearly as dominant as he was a couple of seasons ago. But still, he was the Lakers’ best active player and he ranks amongst the top free agent big men this summer. The New York Knicks are actively pursuing him but LA is also a potential destination.

No.10: Greg Monroe

Monroe will be a restricted free agent and the Detroit Pistons just don’t know how to handle his case. Should they overpay him in order to keep him in Detroit, should they let him walk or maybe sign-and-trade him? The Boston Celtics are one of the teams heavily interested but more teams will most probably make a bid on him. 

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