Tomorrow marks the start of one of the biggest free agencies we have seen in years here are some of my ideas of what might happen and how the next NBA season will be influenced.
Source-http://www.thecoli.com/threads/official-2017-18-nba-free-agency-offseason-thread.547487/
This summer in the NBA has already seen a few big moves by teams to try and strengthen their chances nex season and we haven't started free agency yet. Chris Paul who was a free agent has already found a home through a trade in Housten.Here are some of the top most likely free agents to be relocated.
Starting with the big one Gordon Hayward. Most likely we see him move on from Utah but where will he go? The consensus seems to believe it will be Boston, especially after Boston lost out on Jimmy Butler so you know the Celtics have something planned. Another destination I have been hearing is that he may want to go to The Miami Heat to join Pat Riley. It must also be noted that he may very likely stay in Utah as they are now in playoff contention.
Next, we have Blake Griffin, this situation for me personally is a giant question mark especially after the Chris Paul trade. Does Blake Griffin decide to move on or does he keep pushing with a noticeable drop in talent? The latest we have heard is that Griffin has a meeting with the Pheonix Suns.
The next big name is Kyle Lowry who has a very tight relationship with fellow Raptor Demar DeRozan, has not really let anything be known about his free agency decision. Demar DeRozan has been insistent that he will not try to influence Kyle's decision.
Paul Millsap also seems to be on the target list for the Pheonix Suns as he also is said to have a meeting with them. Paul Millsap is unlikely to re-sign with the Atlanta Hawks after they seem to be heading towards a rebuild.
Jrue Holiday is a free agent that has a lot of options but, will likely stay in New Orleans to play with AD an Boogy!
Serge Ibaka is another free agent that may be impactful for a title-hunting team and will likely be available as I don't think he will re-sign with the Raptors.
This free agency is looking to be a very busy one as teams try and deal with the superteam the Warriors has assembled. There are too many free agents to mention these were the notable ones I thought worth looking at. Overall I am really excited for this free agency as I believe we are going to see alot of surprise moves. Next season could see a lot of new faces on different teams!
