NBA free agents 2022: Best players still available at each position, including Deandre Ayton, James Harden

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Off to a sprinting start, NBA free agency in 2022 was a buzz with a slew of notable names signing with new teams and players re-signing to big deals.

For example, Jalen Brunson is now a Knick. Bradley Beal, meanwhile, cemented his legacy with the Wizards by re-signing to a long-term deal.

But while there was a flurry of movement in the opening moments of free agency, there are still several high-profile free agents that remain unsigned.

Here's a look at the top remaining free agents by position.

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NBA free agents 2022: The best players still available at each position

Centers

  • Deandre Ayton, Phoenix Suns

Ayton is seeking a max deal and the Suns seem ready to move on from the 23-year-old big man after drafting him No. 1 overall four years ago. According to reports, Looney is expected to re-sign with the Warriors.

Power forwards

  • Montrez Harrell, Charlotte Hornets
  • Carmelo Anthony, Los Angeles Lakers

Harrell may likely re-sign with the Hornets but it is anybody's guess what Anthony will do as he enters the twilight of his career.

Small forwards

  • Miles Bridges, Charlotte Hornets
  • TJ Warren, Indiana Pacers
  • Caleb Martin, Miami Heat
  • Cody Martin, Charlotte Hornets

Bridges is a notable name; however, it is expected that the Hornets will pay to keep him in Charlotte. The Martin twins and Warren are wild cards and could be on the move this off-season.

Shooting guards

  • James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers

Harden is perhaps the biggest name that remains unsigned. Harden will reportedly re-sign with the Sixers.

Point guards

  • Collin Sexton, Cleveland Cavaliers 
  • Dennis Schroder, Houston Rockets

The Cavs have to make a decision on Sexton, who is returning from a season-ending knee injury.

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Ananth Pandian is a seasoned marketer and copywriter with over a decade of experience working for premium brands and publishers like Nike, SLAM, and CBS Sports. Prior to plying his trade as a wordsmith, he grew up in a farmhouse, surrounded by the woods, fields, and a creek. Ananth has spent much of his life outdoors, and is excited to guide you through his never-ending list of the best products to keep you from falling to the perils of nature. Nowadays, there is rarely a weekend that goes by where Ananth isn't out camping, hiking, or just back on his parents' farm.