The NBA is officially opening its Free Agency, making the biggest basketball stars available for new contracts. It allows the top teams in the NBA to quote their price for acquisitions that can strengthen the roster for the upcoming season. From multi-year contracts to record-breaking deals, the NBA Free Agency is worth keeping track to measure the success of different teams for outstanding matches and performances from sports athletes.
Here are the top NBA Free Agents to watch out for in 2024.
Klay Thompson
Klay Thompson has spent more than a decade playing for the Golden State Warriors. Recently, it was announced that Klay Thompson will be joining the Dallas Mavericks through a sign-and-trade deal. The Golden State Warriors are receiving 2 second-round picks. Josh Green, the primary shooting guard of the Dallas Mavericks will be moving to Charlotte Hornets to complete the transfer of the NBA Free Agent.
After playing 13 seasons for the NBA team, Golden State Warriors, Klay Thompson is looking for a fresh start with the Dallas Mavericks. He has helped the Golden State Warriors win 4 NBA championships in the past. The shooting guard is known for his scoring abilities and his three-point shots.
He made his NBA debut in 2011, being drafted by the Golden State Warriors. The General Manager of Golden State Warriors, Larry Riley, praised Klay Thompson for his skills on the basketball court. By the end of the 2012 NBA season, Klay Thompson made it into the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Mark Jackson, the former coach of the Golden State Warriors, mentioned that Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry were among the best shooting duos to have ever played in the NBA.
In 2014, Klay Thompson managed to drive his team, the Golden State Warriors, to their first NBA championship in 40 years. During the 2014-2015 season, Klay Thompson scored 52 points for the Golden State Warriors in a 126-101 win against the Sacramento Kings. Dallas Mavericks are hopeful that Klay Thompson can achieve a championship title win in the upcoming season of the NBA with his new Free Agent contract.
Paul George
Paul George is a 9 time NBA All-Star athlete. Los Angeles Clippers had announced that Paul George would be leaving the team after playing for 5 years. Philadelphia 76ers took the chance to select Paul George with a 4-year signing deal worth $212 million.
He has played a total of 867 matches in the NBA. Previously, Paul George has played for NBA teams like Los Angeles Clippers, Indiana Pacers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The American basketball player was voted as the NBA Most Improved Player in 2013.
The small forward basketball star, Paul George, is excited to be a part of the Philadelphia 76ers since he has played with teammates like Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. Philadelphia 76ers has won 3 NBA championships with the last title win in 1983. Paul George is training with his teammates to create a trio that can challenge 2024 NBA champions, Boston Celtics, in the next season.
During the last season of the NBA, Paul George appeared in 74 matches. He maintained a 22.6 points per game (ppg), 5.2 rebounds per game (rpg), and 3.5 assists per game (apg). Paul George scored 41 points for the Los Angeles Clippers to beat the Charlotte Hornets in a 130-118 win on April 1, 2024. In the match against Charlotte Hornets, Paul George smashed 5 out of 5 shots from the free throw line. He ended his $48.7 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers to become a Free Agent in the NBA. He is also the co-host of a podcast that regularly features basketball stars like Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün.
Isaiah Hartenstein
Isaiah Hartenstein is a 26-year-old basketball star. He has played the center position for a number of teams in the NBA, such as, the New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, and Cleveland Cavaliers. The 7 foot and 1 inch athlete has agreed to play for the Oklahoma City Thunder as a Free Agent for $87 million.
Houston Rockets signed Isaiah Hartenstein into the NBA in 2018. Within a year, Isaiah Hartenstein was able to achieve a triple-double for the Houston Rockets by scoring 12 points, 16 rebounds, and 11 assists in a 103-102 win against Salt Lake City Stars. He has played 322 matches in the regular season of the NBA and 26 games in the Playoffs.
Garrett Temple
Garrett Temple is a seasoned NBA player. He has played for 13 seasons in the NBA, agreeing to dribble the ball for the Toronto Raptors in 2024 as a NBA Free Agent. At a staggering height of 6 feet and 5 inches, Garrett Temple is a shooting guard who has played for NBA teams like the San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, and Memphis Grizzlies.
The basketball veteran has appeared in 743 matches in the NBA regular season. One of his most successive seasons in the NBA was in 2016 while he played for the Washington Wizards. His defensive capabilities have been an integral aspect of his skills, leading Garrett Temple to be drafted to various teams in the NBA.
