NBA free agent rankings - CP3, Kuminga, Ayton among new top 10 - ESPN

As expected, new contracts have come at a fast and furious pace during the opening hours of NBA free agency. Just 24 hours after players could (officially) begin negotiating contracts with new teams, 18 of my top 25 potential free agents had already found landing spots.

Still, there are players available who could make a difference next season and beyond. My updated list of top 10 free agents falls largely into two buckets: restricted free agents who will have a difficult time landing offer sheets with little cap space available, plus centers who are still deciding on their next stop.

Beyond that, there are a handful of big names available, including future Hall of Famers Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook. Let's take a look at what these players can bring to their new teams, which destinations they might fit and some undervalued contributors who remain unsigned.

1. Josh Giddey
Chicago Bulls | PG
Restricted free agent

After the All-Star break (which came two weeks after the Bulls traded Zach LaVine), Giddey was incredible statistically, averaging 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds and 9.3 assists while shooting 50% from the field and 46% on 3s. (Although that level of 3-point shooting probably isn't sustainable, Giddey hit a career-high 38% for the regular season, changing how opponents defend him.)

Giddey, who turns 23 in October, has time to continue developing his game to the point where he can make a bigger playoff impact than we saw with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2024 playoffs.

Possible fits: Unless the Brooklyn Nets decide to extend Giddey an offer sheet, we might be looking at a stalemate. Giddey's strongest leverage is playing this season for his $11.1 million qualifying offer, but that would mean leaving a lot