From unrestricted stars and restricted phenoms to the top player options on the board — what’s up, LeBron? — let’s talk NBA free agents 2024.
The 2023 NBA offseason is going to be hard to beat. Here are several things that did verifiably happen on earth planet:
- The Phoenix Suns liberated Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards.
- Jaylen Brown, who is very good but has never been the best player on his own team, signed the biggest contract in NBA history by total value.
- The Warriors snagged Chris Paul, the Blazers traded Damian Lillard to the Bucks (who later extended Giannis Antetokounmpo), Marcus Smart headed to Memphis, and Jrue Holiday became a Celtic.
- Amid all the musical chairs, James Harden is still in Philadelphia and as disgruntled as ever.
Word of advice: Consider taking a breath before squaring with all the implications in play for the 2023-24 season.
The offseason is truly never too far away, however, so once you’ve replenished your wherewithal, you do need to realize just how many superstars could change teams next summer. Sure, you’ve got your typical batch of All-Star free agents of the unrestricted and restricted variety, but don’t underestimate the power of the opt-out! (Looking at you, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George.)
With that in mind, let’s talk through the top names on the board for NBA free agency 2024, including the player options still to be decided before the following season.
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Top NBA Free Agents 2024: Unrestricted
The following lists reflect Boardroom’s curation of the top available free agents and upcoming player options and are not to be considered exhaustive.
| PLAYER | TEAM | AGE |
| Pascal Siakam | Raptors | 29 |
| James Harden | 76ers | 34 |
| DeMar DeRozan | Bulls | 34 |
| Klay Thompson | Warriors | 33 |
| Nic Claxton | Nets | 24 |
| Buddy Hield | Pacers | 30 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | Raptors | 24 |
| D’Angelo Russell | Lakers | 27 |
| Tyus Jones | Wizards | 27 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | Pelicans | 31 |
| Malik Monk | Kings | 25 |
| Spencer Dinwiddie | Nets | 30 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 76ers | 25 |
| Miles Bridges | Hornets | 25 |
| Malik Beasley | Bucks | 26 |
| Kenyon Martin Jr. | Clippers | 22 |
| Kyle Anderson | Timberwolves | 30 |
| Gordon Hayward | Hornets | 33 |
| Markelle Fultz | Magic | 25 |
| Kyle Lowry | Heat | 37 |
| Mike Conley Jr. | Timberwolves | 36 |
| Grayson Allen | Suns | 28 |
| Royce O’Neale | Nets | 30 |
| Lonnie Walker IV | Nets | 24 |
| Kelly Oubre Jr. | 76ers | 27 |
| Mason Plumlee | Clippers | 33 |
| Monte Morris | Pistons | 28 |
| Josh Okogie | Suns | 25 |
| Talen Horton-Tucker | Jazz | 22 |
| Marcus Morris Sr. | Clippers | 34 |
2024’s Top NBA Free Agents: Restricted
| PLAYER | TEAM | AGE |
| Tyrese Maxey | 76ers | 22 |
| Immanuel Quickley | Knicks | 24 |
| Onyeka Okonwgu | Hawks | 22 |
| Patrick Williams | Bulls | 22 |
| Saddiq Bey | Hawks | 24 |
| James Wiseman | Pistons | 22 |
| Obi Toppin | Pacers | 25 |
| Precious Achiuwa | Raptors | 24 |
| Isaac Okoro | Cavaliers | 22 |
| Killian Hayes | Pistons | 22 |
Top 2024 NBA Player Options & Team Options
| PLAYER | TEAM | AGE | TYPE |
| Kawhi Leonard | Clippers | 32 | Player |
| Paul George | Clippers | 33 | Player |
| Jrue Holiday | Bucks | 33 | Player |
| LeBron James | Lakers | 38 | Player |
| OG Anunoby | Raptors | 26 | Player |
| Bruce Brown | Pacers | 27 | Team |
| Caleb Martin | Heat | 28 | Player |
| Kentavious Caldwell-Pope | Nuggets | 30 | Player |
| Russell Westbrook | Clippers | 34 | Player |
| Christian Wood | Lakers | 28 | Player |
