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The summer of 2014 will most probably include lots of movement in the
NBA. Free agency starts on July 1 and that’s the day we’ll start learning more
about the next destinations of some of the best players in the league like
LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony. Let’s examine who the top 10 free agents of
the 2014 summer class are and where they may end up playing next season.
No.1: LeBron James
As if there was a question about who the top free agent on our list
would be. The Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets, the Chicago Bulls and
the Cleveland Cavaliers are some of the potential destinations for LeBron this
summer. However, the Miami Heat still stand the biggest odds to re-sign him.
No.2: Carmelo Anthony
Melo’s final decision may be affected by LeBron’s potential movement.
But of course Carmelo will have to decide for his own sake this summer. The
Chicago Bulls seem to be the best destination for Melo, who both wants to play
in a big market and have a chance to win a ring. The Dallas Mavericks, the Los
Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets are also chasing him. The New York
Knicks have currently lost the title of the favorite to re-sign him.
No.3: Chris Bosh
James is taking all the attention when it comes to the Heat’s free
agents. However, Chris Bosh just recently announced that he will also opt out
of his contract thus becoming an unrestricted free agent. Though Bosh stated he
wants to stay in Miami, there will be several teams knocking on his door with
potentially more money to offer than the Heat.
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No.4: Dirk Nowitzki
The German superstar will be an unrestricted free agent this summer. But
we all know where he will be playing next season; for Mark Cuban’s team.
No.5: Dwyane Wade
Wade will also be an unrestricted free agent this summer, as he became
the third member of the Big Three to opt out of his contract. There is a very
slim chance for the 32 – year old superstar to leave South Beach and the Heat.
Almost zero.
No.6: Luol Deng
The Cleveland Cavaliers know Luol Deng will most probably be a goner
this summer and that’s why they drafted Andrew Wiggins to replace him. Deng
will draw much interest from a bunch of different teams around the league. The
Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks are considered as top destinations
for the forward.
No.7: Kyle Lowry
The Toronto Raptors chose to not trade Lowry last season and they did
well, because the 28 – year old point guard helped them record a very
successful season including a trip to the postseason. Lowry will be an unrestricted free agent and he will have several suitors.
No.8: Eric Bledsoe
Bledsoe will be a restricted free agent this summer but the Phoenix Suns
will do whatever in their powers to retain him. And eventually, they will most
probably find success.
No.9: Pau Gasol
The truth is that the Spaniard center and two-time NBA Champion is not
nearly as dominant as he was a couple of seasons ago. But still, he was the
Lakers’ best active player and he ranks amongst the top free agent big men this
summer. The New York Knicks are actively pursuing him but LA is also a
potential destination.
No.10: Greg Monroe
Monroe will be a restricted free agent and the Detroit Pistons just
don’t know how to handle his case. Should they overpay him in order to keep him
in Detroit, should they let him walk or maybe sign-and-trade him? The Boston
Celtics are one of the teams heavily interested but more teams will most
probably make a bid on him.
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