With top free agents like LeBron James, Paul George and DeMarcus Cousins off the market, who's left for NBA teams looking to fill out incomplete rosters?
Let's break down the top eight players available via restricted and unrestricted free agency, starting with a few restricted guys hoping to cash in...
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Restricted free agents remaining
1. Clint Capela — A rim-running, shot-blocking center who is reportedly upset with how the Rockets are handling negotiations. Houston will likely match any offer for Capela given his fit alongside James Harden and Chris Paul, but the Rockets don't want to throw out a huge number with no competing offers on the table.
2. Marcus Smart — Defense, effort and energy in a 6-4, 220-pound package. Smart could sign Boston's $6.1 million qualifying offer and become an unrestricted free agent next year, but there's a chance the Kings jump in with an offer sheet and force the Celtics to make a difficult decision.
3. Jabari Parker — A versatile scorer with a troubling injury history. At 23 years old, Parker is still scratching the surface of his potential, but multiple ACL tears have kept him on the bench for extended time. Bucks general manager Jon Horst says the front office is talking to Parker "every day," so he could end up back in Milwaukee.
4. Rodney Hood — Scoring and shooting with a few red flags. Hood struggled to find a role with the Cavs after being moved by the Jazz ahead of the February trade deadline, but he did average 16.8 points per game while shooting 38.9 percent from deep in Utah before the trade. The Kings and Bulls are reportedly interested in making an offer for Hood, but the Cavs won't give up on him just yet.
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5. Montrezl Harrell — An undersized big man with a high motor off the bench. Harrell averaged 11.0 points in just 17.0 minutes per game last season with the Clippers, but it appears suitors are currently in short supply. That could mean a team-friendly contract for the Clippers is coming.
6. Patrick McCaw — Enticing upside more than overall production. McCaw saw major dips in his shooting percentages during his sophomore year with the Warriors before his regular season was cut short by a scary spine injury. (He returned to play limited minutes in the playoffs.) All signs point to McCaw sticking with Golden State and completing the roster for another title run.
7. David Nwaba — A tough defender willing to do anything to help his team. Nwaba's numbers might not jump off the page (7.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists per game), but his length, athleticism and toughness make him a switchable defender along the perimeter. The Bulls were reportedly at a "stalemate" with Nwaba at the start of free agency, leading to sign-and-trade possibilities.
8. Yogi Ferrell — A solid (but limited) option as a backup point guard. With no teams outside of Dallas lining up to recruit Ferrell, the former Indiana University star will likely take the $2.9 million qualifying offer from the Mavericks. Despite the presence of franchise cornerstones Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic, Ferrell should still be able to find some minutes off the bench.
Unrestricted free agents remaining
1. Isaiah Thomas — A former scoring machine and MVP candidate suddenly struggling to find a new home. After a disastrous stint with the Cavs, Thomas bounced back with the Lakers, averaging 15.6 points and 5.0 assists in 17 games. Teams are likely hesitant to sign a ball-dominant guard coming off a serious injury, especially one who presents major problems on the defensive end. Thomas might be looking at a minimum contract here.
2. Wayne Ellington — One of the few sharpshooters left on the market. Ellington shot 39.2 percent from 3-point range on 7.5 attempts per game, allowing Heat coach Erik Spoelstra to run him all over the floor and put opposing defenses in difficult positions. Money around the league has dried up quickly, though, so Ellington could be a late steal in free agency.
3. Dwyane Wade — Dwyane Wade. No need for an explanation. The future Hall of Famer showed a willingness to be an off-the-bench playmaker with the Cavs and Heat last season, proving he still has value despite a natural decline in athleticism. It feels like Wade is a lock to stay in Miami — if he wants to continue playing.
4. Michael Beasley — Instant scoring and versatility from the forward spot. Beasley averaged 13.2 points per game while shooting 50.7 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from 3-point range (on a limited number of attempts), so there will be offense wherever Beasley goes. He reportedly hasn't heard from the Knicks since the free-agency period began, and with New York looking to go young, a departure could be inevitable.
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5. Shabazz Napier — A capable backup point guard who surprisingly left Portland. Napier was solid behind Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, and he even allowed a three-guard lineup to shine in a small sample size. The Trail Blazers let Napier walk and signed Seth Curry and Nik Stauskas this summer, leaving the former UConn star searching for a landing spot.
6. Greg Monroe — A serviceable center finding his way in a new NBA world. The traditional big man is going the way of the dinosaur, but Monroe can exploit matchups against smaller defenders in the post with his old-school game. He can give any team 15 or 20 minutes off the bench. However, his limitations on defense make him unplayable against elite offenses.
7. Jamal Crawford — Buckets, buckets, buckets. The three-time Sixth Man of the Year award winner isn't shy about firing off his shots, and the veteran is well-respected around the league. His high usage and lack of efficiency hurt his overall worth, though, and after some initial interest from the Warriors, Crawford is hearing crickets.
8. Dante Cunningham — Not quite the full 3-and-D package, but a cheap option at the forward spot. Cunningham is a nine-year veteran who could be valuable to a playoff team in a specific role. He hit 38.3 percent of his 3-point attempts in his brief stint (22 games) with the Nets last season. That's good enough to force defenses to respect him as a spot-up shooter.
Honorable mentions: Trevor Booker, Jahlil Okafor, Lucas Nogueira, Brandan Wright, David West, Zaza Pachulia, Nick Young, Alan Williams, Joe Johnson, Vince Carter, Ty Lawson, Jarrett Jack, Devin Harris, Shane Larkin
