The NBA has taken no time off since the conclusion of the Finals.
Since the Warriors won the championship, we have had a blockbuster trade for the No. 1 pick in the draft, a blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler, the actual draft, a blockbuster trade for Chris Paul, plus several notable firings in big front offices.
And now, free agency is here.
Thus far, we’ve had some big signings, though not a ton of player movement. Impact players like Paul Millsap and Jeff Teague joined the Nuggets and Wolves, respectively, while stars like Stephen Curry and Blake Griffin stayed with their teams on monster deals.
Take a look at the best free agents this offseason and where they could land (based on reports, rumors, and fit).
* notes a restricted free agent, meaning their team can match any contract offer.
Kevin Durant, F
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2016-17 team: Warriors
Potential landing spots: Warriors
One thing to know: Durant is reportedly planning on making a sacrifice to keep the Warriors together, taking less than the full max. so the team doesn’t have to renounce Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston to re-sign him. He’ll likely sign another short-term deal.
Stephen Curry, PG
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2016-17 team: Warriors
Newest deal: Curry re-signed with the Warriors on a five-year, $201 million deal, the richest in NBA history. LeBron James says it’s still not enough.
Gordon Hayward, SF
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2016-17 team: Jazz
Potential landing spots: Jazz, Celtics, Heat
One thing to know: Hayward may be the big domino the league waits for to fall in free agency. The Jazz are considered the favorites to re-sign him, but the Celtics’ promising future, plus his college coach Brad Stevens, remain a real threat.
Blake Griffin, PF
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2016-17 team: Clippers
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Clippers on a five-year, $173 million deal.
Paul Millsap, PF
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2016-17 team: Hawks
Newest deal: Signed with the Nuggets on a three-year, $90 million deal.
Kyle Lowry, PG
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2016-17 team: Raptors
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Raptors on a three-year, $100 million deal.
George Hill, PG
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2016-17 team: Jazz
Potential landing spots: Jazz, Spurs, Knicks, Nuggets, Kings
One thing to know: The Jazz and Hill couldn’t come to an agreement on an extension during the season. Hill is a potential factor in Hayward staying with the Jazz, but if he leaves, San Antonio, his first team, could be a great fit.
Jeff Teague, PG
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2016-17 team: Pacers
Newest deal: Signed with the Wolves on a three-year, $57 million deal.
Jrue Holiday, PG
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2016-17 team: Pelicans
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Pelicans on a five-year, $125 million deal.
Dirk Nowitzki, PF/C
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2016-17 team: Mavericks
Potential landing spots: Mavericks
One thing to know: Nowitzki will once again be a free agent this offseason, but only so he can restructure his deal with the Mavs. Will Nowitzki ever leave the Mavs? No. Will Nowitzki ever slow down? No.
Andre Iguodala, F
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2016-17 team: Warriors
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Warriors on a three-year, $48 million deal
Danilo Gallinari, F
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2016-17 team: Nuggets
Potential landing spots: Heat, Celtics, Nets, Rockets, Clippers, Nuggets
One thing to know: Gallinari has said the Nuggets aren’t his first choice in free agency, and while his size, shooting, and playmaking should draw a wide range of suitors, his market may be lower than imagined because of injury concerns.
J.J. Redick, SG
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2016-17 team: Clippers
Newest deal: Signed with the 76ers on a one-year, $23 million deal.
Otto Porter Jr., F*
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2016-17 team: Wizards
Potential landing spots: Wizards, Nets, Celtics
One thing to know: Porter had a breakout season in 2016-17 and could be lined up for a max offer. The Wizards reportedly plan on matching any offer he gets.
Nerlens Noel, C*
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2016-17 team: 76ers, Mavericks
Potential landing spots: Mavericks, Nets, Blazers, Celtics
One thing to know: Noel finally got to shine for a brief moment in Dallas after being traded by the 76ers. The Mavs can match any offer for him and are likely to retain the athletic, defensive-minded center.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, SG*
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2016-17 team: Pistons
Potential landing spots: Pistons, Nets, Kings
One thing to know: Teams could try to pry Caldwell-Pope away from the Pistons with a big offer in hopes of developing the athletic, 24-year-old guard.
Serge Ibaka, F/C
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2016-17 team: Magic, Raptors
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Raptors on a three-year, $65 million deal.
Tony Snell, F*
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2016-17 team: Bucks
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Bucks on a four-year, $46 million deal.
Taj Gibson, PF
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2016-17 team: Bulls, Thunder
Newest deal: Signed with the Wolves on a two-year, $28 million deal.
Tim Hardaway Jr., G/F*
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2016-17 team: Hawks
Potential landing spots: Hawks, Nets, 76ers, Spurs, Wolves
One thing to know: The Hawks can match any offer for Hardaway Jr., who has developed into a more steady defender and scorer in two years with Atlanta. He could appeal to several teams for his age (25), scoring, and athleticism.
Derrick Rose, PG
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2016-17 team: Knicks
Potential landing spots: Knicks, Spurs, Wolves, Bucks
One thing to know: Rose had moments of looking like his old self with the Knicks, but once again needed knee surgery at the end of the year. Injury history and defense could keep him from getting any huge offers.
Rudy Gay, F
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2016-17 team: Kings
Potential landing spots: Thunder, Heat, Cavs
One thing to know: Gay tore his Achilles in 2016-17 which may lower his market. But if healthy, he’s an athletic forward who could provide a scoring punch to any team he joins.
Tyreke Evans, G/F
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2016-17 team: Pelicans, Kings
Potential landing spots: Kings, Heat, Hornets, Knicks
One thing to know: It’s unclear where Evans could end up, but when he’s healthy and motivated, he’s a unique, multi-position wing who can handle the ball, score, and defend several positions.
Shaun Livingston, G/F
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2016-17 team: Warriors
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Warriors on a three-year, $24 million deal.
Joe Ingles, G/F*
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2016-17 team: Jazz
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Jazz on a four-year, $52 million deal.
Zach Randolph, PF/C
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2016-17 team: Grizzlies
Potential landing spots: Grizzlies, Warriors, Spurs, Celtics, Cavs
One thing to know: Randolph turned into a steady, veteran presence off the bench for the Grizzlies last season. He may re-sign, but could be pursued by contenders looking for scoring off the bench.
Nene, C
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2016-17 team: Rockets
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Rockets on a three-year, $11 million deal.
JaMychal Green, F*
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2016-17 team: Grizzlies
Potential landing spots: Grizzlies, Nuggets, Celtics, Wolves, Nets
One thing to know: Green had a strong 2016-17 season and may have several teams interested because of his length, athleticism, and three-point shooting (37% last season).
Dion Waiters, G/F
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2016-17 team: Heat
Potential landing spots: Heat, 76ers, Nets
One thing to know: Waiters had a strong season with the Heat, playing more efficiently and in control, before getting hurt down the stretch. He reportedly could land between $8-10 million annually, and should receive interest from several teams.
C.J. Miles, G/F
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2016-17 team: Pacers
Potential landing spots: Pacers, Pistons, 76ers, Celtics, Bucks
One thing to know: Miles is a career 36% three-point shooter and has made over 140 threes in each of his last three seasons. Teams looking for a steady wing may chase him this summer.
Nikola Mirotic, F*
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2016-17 team: Bulls
Potential landing spots: Bulls, Wolves, Mavs
One thing to know: The Bulls can match any offer for Mirotic, but after drafting stretch big man Lauri Markkanen, the streaky-shooting Mirotic could be on the move for a team looking for a stretch big.
Shabazz Muhammad, G/F*
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2016-17 team: Wolves
Potential landing spots: Wolves, Nets, 76ers, Wizards, Mavs
One thing to know: Muhammad’s growth has stalled a bit in Minnesota, but he could be targeted by some team hoping to develop him and give him a bigger role.
Kyle Korver, SG
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2016-17 team: Hawks, Cavs
Newest deal: Re-signed with the Cavs on a three-year, $22 million deal.
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