As the calendar turns over to June, the end of the 2023-24 NBA season is finally upon us. The NBA Finals matchup between the Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks will begin this coming week, and the draft will take place before the end of the month. Then, on June 30th, free agency will begin, and players around the league will be finding new homes for next season and beyond.
Five Star Players Who Will Be NBA Free Agents In 2024
“It’s definitely a place I would love to return to, and just take care of unfinished business.”
DeMar DeRozan, who will be a free agent this summer, on the possibility of staying with the Bulls 🗣️
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Who are some of the biggest names that will be on the open market? Here are five stars who will become NBA free agents this coming summer:
(This list does not include players who will be restricted free agents, or ones who have player/team options for 2023-24. This leaves out guys like LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George)
Pascal Siakam
The Pacers were questioned when they made the trade for Pascal Siakam during the middle of the most recent season. His contract was set to expire at the conclusion of the year, and Indiana gave up three first round picks in the deal, sacrificing some of their future capital for what may have been a rental.
While they wound up coming up short, the Pacers had a nice run to the Eastern Conference Finals, with Siakam being a key contributor. They already have big money wrapped up in Tyrese Haliburton, and it remains to be seen whether they choose to make Siakam their other highly paid star.
DeMar DeRozan
DeMar DeRozan had been the subject of trade rumors during most of his time in Chicago, but the Bulls never wound up pulling the trigger. The team will likely look to get younger during the coming off-season, which could mean the end of guys like Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic in addition to…
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Author : Anthony R. Cardenas
Publish date : 2024-06-01 02:35:45
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