After the opening of the free agent market in the 2024 offseason, many teams have investigated the weaknesses of each position of the team, and then made targeted reinforcements.
Recently, Keith Smith, a well-known NBA insider, listed the best free agents for the 2024 offseason right now, specifically the best five players at each position.
The best five point guards in the 2024 free agent market this offseason: Tyus Jones, Fultz, Lowry, Beverley, Dinwiddie
Tyus Jones averaged 12.0 points, 2.7 rebounds and 7.3 assists per game last season. Although he is efficient offensively, shooting 48.9% from the field and 41.4% from three-point range. However, in a bad team like the Wizards, as a core player, such data is not enough to impress other teams to win him.
Fultz averaged 7.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game last season while shooting 47.2 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from three-point range. He missed a lot of games because of injury problems. Considering his potential injury issues, he could get a maximum of two years and around $5 million on a contract.
Lowry is 38 years old, and basically no team will take him anymore. Unless, he's willing to accept a lower veteran base salary contract. Beverley has a good fighting spirit, and there are still teams who like it. However, since he focused on podcasting, many teams seem to be shunning Beverley. Dinwiddie bought out to join the Lakers last season, and with Dinwiddie's ability, as long as he takes the veteran's base salary, a lot of teams want to take him.
The best five players at the 2024 free agent market for the 2024 offseason at the shooting guard position: Gary Trent Jr., Malik Beasley, Luke Kennard, Lonnie Walker, Okogie
Gary Trent Jr. is a long-wanted reinforcement target for the Lakers, averaging 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game last season while shooting 42.6 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from three-point range. The Raptors don't seem to want to give each other a bigger contract, which gives teams like the Lakers a chance to get him.
Malik Beasley averaged 11.3 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game last season while shooting 44.3 percent from the field and 41.3 percent from three-point range. It's hard to imagine that when he was with the Los Angeles Lakers, his three-point shooting was ridiculously poor, and after joining the Bucks, the three-point shooting was like a divine help. His one-year contract with the Bucks has expired, and he appears to be seeking a multi-year contract.
Luke Kennard averaged 11.0 points, 2.9 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game last season while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 45.0 percent from three-point range. Luke Kennard is the three-point shooter that many teams want, and his three-point shooting has been very consistent over the past few seasons, which is his secret weapon to attract other teams to offer him a better big contract.
Lonnie Walker used to play for the Lakers and played for the Brooklyn Nets last season, and the offensive efficiency is still a bit low, but the three-point shot is still on the line. Many fans and media have called on the Lakers to get him on a base salary contract.
Okieji's previous two-year, $5.7 million contract was not high. Last season, he averaged 4.6 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game, plus a shooting rate of 41.7% and a three-point shooting rate of 30.9%.
The best five small forwards in the 2024 free agent market this offseason: DeRozan, Cody Martin, Okoro, Sadiq Bey, and Fontecchio
DeRozan has no shortage of suitors, averaging 24.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game last season. According to reports. He doesn't want to sign a mid-level contract with an annual salary of less than $15 million or something, and he wants to play for his hometown team, the Lakers.
Cody Martin played for the Miami Heat, averaging 10.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game last season while shooting 43.1% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range. Spurs are produced and must be high-quality. As for the Heat, it is estimated that the Lakers have already told the remaining 28 teams. Inspirational players for the Heat, it will be difficult to get a good contract in the free agent market in the future. Gabe Vincent, is the best example of this.
Okoro averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 49.0 percent from the field and 39.1 percent from three-point range. Okoro, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, has won the favor of many teams, and his previous four-year, $29 million contract expires, and he has the opportunity to get a four-year, $45 million to $60 million contract. Knight.
Saddiq Bey played as an All-Star when he played for the Pistons, but after leaving the Pistons, his performance plummeted. While with the Hawks, he averaged 13.7 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game last season while shooting 41.6 percent from the field and 31.6 percent from three-point range. Many teams are hesitant to bring in Sadiq Bey, after all, he has a good shape and talent, but he is not stable enough.
The five best players at the power forward position in the 2024 free agent market for the 2024 offseason: Miles Bridges, Achiuwa, Jack Crowder, Haywood Smith, Trenton Watford
Of the five, the best is naturally Miles Bridges, who averaged 21.0 points, 7.3 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game in 2023-24 while shooting 46.2% from the field and 34.9% from three-point range. He agreed to a one-year, $7.9 million contract with the Hornets last year, and he hopes to return to the team and play better to make up for the big contract he missed. Previously, he missed a lot of games because of domestic violence.
Achiuwa, a former inspirational player for the Miami Heat, currently plays for the Knicks, averaging 7.6 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game last season. The Knicks have strengthened a bit in the offseason, and if Achiuwa does not take a salary cut and renew his contract, it is estimated that it will be difficult to stay. Jack Crowder Everyone should be familiar with the player who once sandwiched LeBron James. He currently has a veteran base salary and plays for the Bucks.
The five best players in the center position in the 2024 off-season free agent market: Metu, Sharic, Dennis Testis, Muscala, Sandroma Mukelashvili
Metu is in the midst of the best season of his career, averaging 10.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game in 2023-24. He had previously signed a two-year, $2.9 million contract, and then he could get a four-year, $32 million contract.
Sharic played for the Golden State Warriors last season, averaging 8.0 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 37.6 percent from three-point range. With a salary of $2.7 million a year, that's a really good performance. The Golden State Warriors want to renew his contract, but they can't do it without a salary increase, and a lot of teams are staring at him.