As the NBA calendar flips over to September, teams will soon be gearing up for training camp, followed by the preseason. That effectively means the end of free agency, with most teams having little roster space or cap flexibility to be able to sign a free agent.
However, unlike in years past, there are still quite a few prominent free agents left, which could benefit the few teams that do have room to bring in a player. Not every team has the same goal, however, with some hoping to develop their young players and therefore opting against signing veterans who may help them while also taking minutes away from their prospects.
On the other hand, there are teams that hope to make a run in the postseason and could use all the veteran help they can get. Despite that, they may be limited due to their number of guarantee contracts, the luxury tax, or the second apron. Either way, let’s take a look at the five best free agents remaining.
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