NBA training camps will start in only a couple of weeks and most teams have decided on the rosters they will use during the regular season.
But there are still a number of free agents available and ready to sign contracts, and some of them might not find a home in the league before time runs out.
Evan Sidery wrote a round-up of the best available free agents out there.
He listed Markelle Fultz, Dennis Smith Jr., Jae Crowder, Robert Covington, Doug McDermott, Justin Holiday, Oshae Brissett, Bismack Biyombo, Danilo Gallinari, and Danuel House as the biggest names who have yet to get a deal.
The clock is ticking so will any of these players sign on the dotted line?
Best available free agents less than two weeks before training camps open:
Markelle Fultz
Dennis Smith Jr.
Jae Crowder
Robert Covington
Doug McDermott
Justin Holiday
Oshae Brissett
Bismack Biyombo
Danilo Gallinari
Danuel House pic.twitter.com/NEofuUvKEQ— Evan Sidery (@esidery) September 20, 2024
It is quite surprising to see a few of these names, including Fultz, who was the No. 1 overall pick back in 2017.
But since being drafted by the Philadelphia 76ers, he has experienced injuries and a diminished output on the court.
He last played for the Orlando Magic and averaged 11.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists during his seven years in the league.
Others like Crowder and Biyombo could find a home, especially because they bring defensive skills too.
There are a few stars on this list who have been injured over the years, which greatly hurts their chances of finding new contracts.
But that doesn’t mean they don’t have something to offer.
Will any of these players find a team to suit up for in 2024-25?
If they don’t, how many will venture overseas to continue playing professionally?
We haven’t seen the last of these men, but we don’t know what’s next for them.
