The NBA offseason has officially begun, with free agency set to commence on Sunday night at 6 p.m. ET. This marks the start of a new chapter for players who will be able to negotiate deals with teams other than the one they finished with last season. While agreements can be reached, contracts cannot be signed until the moratorium ends on July 6 at 12:01 p.m. ET.
This offseason promises to be one of excitement and intrigue as several high-profile free agents are expected to make moves. Among them is LeBron James, who is rumored to re-sign with the Los Angeles Lakers. Klay Thompson, who has spent 13 seasons and won four championships with the Golden State Warriors, is also speculated to leave the team and explore his options, including a potential return to his hometown of Oakland with the Warriors or a move to Los Angeles to join James and George on the Lakers.
Another big name in free agency is Paul George, who opted out of his contract with the LA Clippers and is now meeting with other teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic. With so much talent up for grabs, this offseason promises to be one where anything can happen as teams scramble to make deals before contracts expire.
To keep track of all player movement during this period, updates on agreements and terms will be closely monitored and ranked as they happen in order to provide a comprehensive look at the top 30 free agents in this year’s offseason marketplace.