2019 NBA Free Agent Predictions Primer

(ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON JUNE 27, 2019)

If you think that the NHL free agent class is stacked, then you must not have seen the list of names that headline this year’s NBA class. And how could you not? With all stars and faces of the league on the open market, the NBA landscape could take a complete 180 by Opening Night. This will be done similarly to my NHL free agent list, whereas I will give a list of names and their destination. Simple and quick.
The Full List:
Kevin Durant – New York Knicks
Kyrie Irving – Brooklyn Nets
DeMarcus Cousins – Boston Celtics
Kemba Walker – Dallas Mavericks
Klay Thompson – Golden State Warriors
Derrick Rose – Minnesota Timberwolves
Isaiah Thomas – Boston Celtics
Kristaps Porzingis – Dallas Mavericks
Kawhi Leonard – Toronto Raptors
Brook Lopez – New Orleans Pelicans
Vince Carter – Toronto Raptors
Jimmy Butler – Philadelphia 76ers
D’Angelo Russell – Minnesota Timberwolves
Khris Middleton – Milwaukee Bucks
Nikola Vucevic – Sacramento Kings
Tobias Harris – New York Knicks
Julius Randle – Miami Heat
Jabari Parker – Washington Wizards
Al Horford – Los Angeles Lakers
Paul Millsap – Los Angeles Clippers
Goran Dragic – Orlando Magic
Harrison Barnes – San Antonio Spurs
Rodney Hood – Portland Trail Blazers
Nikola Mitotic – Phoenix Suns
JJ Redick – Philadelphia 76ers
Enes Kanter – Charlotte Hornets
Ricky Rubio – New York Knicks

Are there any names that you want to see that didn’t make my list? Did your team hit on some top of the class free agents? Or did you strike out on the guys you wanted? July 1, everything will come full circle. Who knows. Maybe the Knicks, Sixers, and Timberwolves can actually sign people this year. This class is absolutely loaded, and we will see major changes occur during the summer. Shoot your shot, NBA GMs.

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