1.) Kwahi Leonard- San Antonio Spurs PF
While the San Antonio Spurs organization is anxious about Kwahi’s decision; teams like Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, and now the Toronto Raptors are willing to bring Kwahi to their respective teams.
2.) Clint Capela- Houston Rockets C
After making an impact to the Rockets bench, the elite center is looking for a big payday after denying a 5 year $85 million contract according to Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle. The Houston Rockets have to find a way to keep the elite center without being costly in his next contract. No teams have contacted Capella for a trade offer.
3.) Marcus Smart- Boston Celtics PG
Teams such as the Memphis Grizzlies and the Denver Nuggets are inquiring about Marcus Smart. In the meantime, the Celtics front office have no communication with Marcus Smart according to Jordan Schultz. The best alternative the Celtics can do is retain the integral defensive player for another season after stepping up for two key players – Gordan Hayward and Kyrie Irving- after they went down in season-ending injuries.
4.) Jabari Parker – Milwaukee Bucks PF
The Milwaukee Bucks wants to move on with the injury-prone Power Forward after signing Turkish forward, Ersan Ilyasova, to a 3 year $21 million contract. The Sacramento Kings and the Chicago Bulls reportedly interested in Jabari Parker with the $20 million cap space the teams have left. Could the Chicago native return to his hometown where it all began?
5.) Rodney Hood – Cleveland Cavaliers SG
After spending half a season with the Cavaliers, Hood is leaning towards the New Orleans Pelicans while gaining interest from the Sacramento Kings that need a playmaker. Hood is a solid player to grow around and still shooting 37% from the 3 point line.