NBA free agency rankings 2018: Clint Capela, Marcus Smart best on thin market as July 4 hits
1 LeBron James Cleveland Cavaliers SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers The Decision 3.0 has come and gone, and LeBron is taking his talents to Los Angeles. Now we'll see who will join him.
2 Kevin Durant Golden State Warriors SF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Warriors K.D. declined his player option (gasp), but quickly agreed to return to the Warriors, who will once again be favored to win the NBA title.
3 Paul George Oklahoma City Thunder SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Thunder George has been the surprise of the offseason thus far, spurning the Lakers to return to Russell Westbrook and the Thunder long-term.
4 Chris Paul Houston Rockets PG
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Rockets Paul and the Rockets wasted no time hammering out a four-year max deal to keep Houston as Golden State's top challenger ... for now.
5 Clint Capela Houston Rockets C
Free agent type: Restricted This time two years ago, who would have thought that Capela would be one of the most coveted free agents of 2018? He's an ideal big man for the modern NBA, and showed that he can stay on the court with anyone during the playoffs because of his defensive quickness and shot-blocking ability. The Rockets surely want to retain him, but they might not be able to match if another team throws a max offer his way.
6 DeMarcus Cousins New Orleans Pelicans C
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Warriors Uh, that was a surprise. Cousins shocked the world by adding his talents to the already-loaded Golden State roster, and now things just don't seem fair.
7 DeAndre Jordan Los Angeles Clippers C
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Mavericks No hostage situation necessary this time around. Jordan will finally get his chance to suit up for the Mavs after quickly agreeing to a contract.
8 Aaron Gordon Orlando Magic PF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Magic Gordon skipped that whole restricted free agency thing and just elected to re-sign with the Magic, who were happy to oblige.
9 Julius Randle Los Angeles Lakers PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Pelicans Randle was renounced by the Lakers and quickly found his new home in New Orleans. Anthony Davis was reportedly quite active in his recruitment.
10 Marcus Smart Boston Celtics PG
Free agent type: Restricted There's no denying the impact that Smart has made on the Celtics over the course of his career, but how much are they willing to pay for him? Smart has said he thinks he's worth more than $12-14 million, which may be too steep a price for Danny Ainge and the Celtics. What value will there be for a rugged defender with intangibles through the roof, but also one of the worst shooters in NBA history? We're about to find out.
11 JJ Redick Philadelphia 76ers SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with 76ers Redick played a key part in the Sixers' success last season, so Philly acted quickly to bring him back.
12 Trevor Ariza Houston Rockets SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Suns The Rockets received a tough blow when Ariza decided to sign with a young Phoenix squad. It was a surprising move from the veteran wing.
13 Derrick Favors Utah Jazz PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Jazz Favors re-upped with the Jazz, as they look to duplicate the success they had last season.
14 Isaiah Thomas Los Angeles Lakers PG
Free agent type: Unrestricted How far Thomas has fallen. It wasn't long ago that he was talking about bringing out the Brinks truck to pay him this summer. Instead the market has dwindled for the 5-9 guard who was hampered by injuries all of last season. Thomas averaged nearly 30 points per game two seasons ago for Boston, so a team could get some high value if Thomas is able to get healthy and return to his old form.
15 Tyreke Evans Memphis Grizzlies PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Pacers Evans was a hot commodity as a scoring guard who can play point or off the ball, and the Pacers swooped him up with a $12 million offer.
16 Jabari Parker Milwaukee Bucks PF
Free agent type: Restricted Parker has missed basically two whole seasons due to two ACL tears in his left knee, but he's shown an ability to put the ball in the basket when he's been on the court. The former No. 2 overall pick has extended his range to the 3-point line, and could be a playmaking stretch-four if he can remain healthy.
17 Jusuf Nurkic Portland Trail Blazers C
Free agent type: Restricted Nurkic set the world on fire when he came over to Portland at the trade deadline two seasons ago, but last year can only be characterized as a disappointment for the 7-footer. He can still defend and has his moments offensively, but the market has waned for Nurkic given his slow foot speed in the modern NBA.
18 Zach LaVine Chicago Bulls PG
Free agent type: Restricted One of the highest fliers in the league before his ACL injury, LaVine had trouble finding a groove in 24 games for the Bulls last season. If healthy, LaVine has the potential to be one of the most dynamic scorers in the league, but a lack of efficiency and a poor defensive reputation could hurt him during free agency.
19 Will Barton Denver Nuggets SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Nuggets The Nuggets wasted no time re-signing Barton, a key member of their reserve unit.
20 Fred VanVleet Toronto Raptors PG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Raptors VanVleet made a great impression with Toronto last season, and they rewarded him with a mutli-year contract.
Free agent type: Unrestricted Mbah a Moute's defense was a main component of the Rockets' assault on the NBA last season, but shoulder injuries limited him toward the end of the season and into the playoffs. He is the ideal modern NBA defender, able to guard all five positions -- a fact that won't be lost on teams looking for wing depth.
22 Avery Bradley Los Angeles Clippers SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Clippers Despite an injury, the Clippers apparently saw enough of Bradley last season to fork over $25 million for two years.
23 Rajon Rondo New Orleans Pelicans PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Lakers Rondo agreed to join LeBron James in Los Angeles, and joins an increasingly strange Lakers roster. We'll see how things end up.
24 Wayne Ellington Miami Heat SG
Free agent type: Unrestricted Ellington probably wouldn't be as high on this list in any previous season, but he's hitting the market as the value of shooters is at an all-time high. Ellington averaged a career-high 11.2 points last season for Miami while shooting 39 percent on 3-pointers. He'll have plenty of suitors.
25 Brook Lopez Los Angeles Lakers C
Free agent type: Unrestricted Lopez has adapted as much as he can to the modern game by stretching his range out well past the 3-point line. He has low mobility and rebounds even less than he used to, but there's always room in the league for a 7-footer who can knock down 3s.
26 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Los Angeles Lakers SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Lakers Shortly after LeBron's decision was announced, KCP agreed to return to the Lake Show.
27 Rudy Gay San Antonio Spurs SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Spurs Gay opted out of his contract with San Antonio, but agreed on a new deal shortly after free agency began.
28 Rodney Hood Cleveland Cavaliers SG
Free agent type: Restricted Hood's free agent stock took a hit when he was buried on the bench for the Cavs' NBA Finals run this season, but the upside is still there. At 6-8, Hood can shoot and has the defensive tools to improve on that end. Despite his recent struggles, at least one team will likely throw a decent offer at him.
29 Joe Harris Brooklyn Nets SF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Nets Harris re-upped with the Nets just after the free agency bell rang on Sunday morning.
30 Montrezl Harrell Los Angeles Clippers PF
Free agent type: Restricted Harrell showed much more of a scoring touch last season than he'd previously displayed in his NBA career. Combine that with his energy on both ends of the court, and the undersized big man could get some strong offers.
31 Dante Exum Utah Jazz PG
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Jazz Exum is still full of potential, and the Jazz want to see it play out.
32 Elfrid Payton Phoenix Suns PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Pelicans Payton will return to his native New Orleans after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Pels.
33 Greg Monroe Boston Celtics C
Free agent type: Unrestricted Monroe got a third chance in Boston last season after falling out of the rotation in both Milwaukee and Phoenix. He showed that he can still be an effective post scorer off the bench, but what's that worth in the 2018 free agent market? We're about to find out.
34 Nerlens Noel Dallas Mavericks C
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Thunder The Thunder are taking a wise gamble on Noel, a talented big man who's coming off a rough season. OKC isn't risking much as this deal includes a player option in the second year.
35 Kyle Anderson San Antonio Spurs SF
Free agent type: Restricted A highly skilled 6-8 wing, Anderson flourished with Kawhi Leonard out of the Spurs lineup for the majority of last season. His game is perfectly suited for San Antonio's system, so it will be interesting to see if other teams send offers his way.
36 Dirk Nowitzki Dallas Mavericks PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Mavericks It came as a surprise to no one, but Nowitzki quickly agreed to terms with the Mavs. He'll play his 21st straight season in a Dallas uniform next season.
37 Ersan Ilyasova Philadelphia 76ers SF
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Bucks Ilyasova has been a journeyman over the past few seasons, but he hopes to find a home in Milwaukee ... where he spent the first seven seasons of his career.
38 Aron Baynes Boston Celtics C
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Celtics Baynes proved to be a crucial part of Boston's success last season, so it was no surprise that they jumped at the chance to bring him back.
39 Michael Beasley New York Knicks PF
Free agent type: Unrestricted The walking bucket will undoubtedly find a spot on a roster this offseason. There's always room for a player who can put the ball in the basket, and the 6-9, 29-year-old is also a solid rebounder.
40 Dwyane Wade Miami Heat SG
Free agent type: Unrestricted Wade's days of jumping from city to city are probably over, so the Heat likely have the inside track on his free agency. But you never know what can happen if LeBron comes calling.
41 Ed Davis Portland Trail Blazers PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Nets Davis is a great role player, and he'll try to fit in with Brooklyn's up-and-coming roster next season.
42 Jeff Green Cleveland Cavaliers PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Wizards Green ended up playing a key role in the Cavs' run to the Finals, and he'll try to do the same for the Wizards in their potential playoff run next season.
43 Amir Johnson Philadelphia 76ers SF
Free agent type: Unrestricted Johnson won't get anywhere near the $11 million he made last season, but the 6-9 defensive specialist can be a solid third big for any team.
44 Jerami Grant Oklahoma City Thunder SF
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Thunder Grant's decision didn't get as much fanfare as Paul George's but he'll play a big role for the Thunder next season.
45 Marco Belinelli Philadelphia 76ers SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Spurs Belinelli had two of his best NBA seasons with San Antonio, and he'll try to rekindle the magic on his latest deal.
46 Shabazz Napier Portland Trail Blazers PG
Free agent type: Unrestricted Backing up Damian Lillard for most of the season, Napier showed strong playmaking and scoring ability as he doubled his career highs in both points and minutes per game. He'll make a solid backup for another team if the Blazers choose not to bring him back.
47 Nemanja Bjelica Minnesota Timberwolves PF
Free agent type: Unrestricted Shooting 42 percent from the 3-point line at 6-foot-10 will almost guarantee you hard free agency looks in today's NBA, and that's exactly what Bjelica did last season. He was also one of the few reserves to get significant minutes under Tom Thibodeau, so the Wolves may be inclined to match offers for the 30-year-old.
48 Seth Curry Dallas Mavericks SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Trail Blazers Curry missed all of last season with a leg injury, but is a knock-down shooter capable of playing both guard positions. He should help the Blazers bench.
49 Mario Hezonja Orlando Magic SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Knicks Hezonja was the No. 5 overall pick a few years ago, and the Knicks are hoping he can fulfill some of that potential.
50 Doug McDermott Dallas Mavericks SF