Top 10 Best NBA Free Agents of 2019

Kevin Durant

Kevin Wayne Durant is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He previously starred with the Seattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors. He was named NBA Finals MVP in both 2017 and 2018 after championship seasons with the Warriors.

Durant is an amazing player who has been trending on social media. NBA analysts have been guessing where he'll go ever since he re-signed with Golden State last year. He can go anywhere because almost every team has the cap space to sign him. I'm curious if his recent injury will affect his stock.

I really don't think this injury will be a problem. It's unfortunate, but he's going to recover, and I believe many teams know that. It will ultimately depend on what he wants to do.

Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Anthony Leonard is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association. He has previously played for the San Antonio Spurs, with whom he won an NBA championship in 2014, and the Toronto Raptors, leading them to their first title in 2019... read more

Kawhi has solidified himself as one of the greatest ever, hitting one of the best shots in NBA history. He's one of my all-time favorite players. The playoffs are still happening as I write this. If the Raptors win the Finals, he'll rise to the top spot.

Throughout the playoffs, he's proven himself to be a legitimate player. He's a leader, and if Toronto wins the Finals, it will largely be thanks to him. I guarantee a bunch of teams will offer him substantial deals.

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Andrew Irving is an American professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA. He previously played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. He was the 2016 NBA Finals MVP after helping the Cavaliers win their first championship.

Kyrie has had an unsuccessful stint with the Celtics. It's time for him to leave. In my opinion, he is the best point guard in the league.

Klay Thompson

Klay Alexander Thompson is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Thompson has won four NBA championships with the Warriors and was named an NBA All-Star five... read more

The days of Klay Thompson not receiving proper recognition are long gone. He's an assassin in the clutch. If he leaves, it won't be due to money (remember, a player's current team can offer more to their free agents than other teams can). The Warriors organization understands that Thompson is a key component to their success, and the league has become guard-driven.
Your observation of Klay being a top two-way player is spot on, and I can't see the Dubs letting him go. It would be an admission of the dynasty ending. Either way, Klay will soon become very wealthy, but he will leave only if he wants to. I believe he loves the Bay Area and will stay to continue the dynasty. While it's clear that another team will eventually overtake the Warriors, perhaps Klay staying in the Bay will delay that by another two or three years.

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler III is an American professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association. Born in Houston, Butler grew up in Tomball, Texas, and attended college at Marquette University. He is a six-time NBA All-Star and led the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023... read more

Butler is an excellent two-way player. He makes clutch shots and will be valuable to any team he joins.

Tobias Harris

Tobias John Harris is an American professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association. He was born on July 15, 1992, and played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. Harris has been a consistent contributor in the NBA, known for his scoring and... read more

Tobias Harris has demonstrated star potential. I foresee him earning a lot of money, and he should excel next year.

Kemba Walker

Kemba Hudley Walker, born May 8, 1990, is an American basketball coach and former professional player. He retired from professional basketball in July 2024 after playing for AS Monaco in France's LNB Pro A.

Following his retirement, he became a player enhancement coach for the Charlotte Hornets... read more

Kemba had a huge season. His team didn't make the playoffs, but he was fantastic. He should secure a substantial payday next year.

DeMarcus Cousins

DeMarcus Amir Cousins is an American professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for several teams, including the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, and Los Angeles Lakers. As of 2025, Cousins has played internationally and is no longer active in the NBA.

He is coming off another injury, and Boogie is probably quite upset. I think next season, he will play with determination and try to earn his money.

Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis is a Latvian professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association. He is 7 ft 3 in tall and plays both the power forward and center positions. Porzingis was selected fourth overall in the 2015 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks.

Porzingis is another player coming off an injury. The Mavs will likely match any offer because they traded for him.

Khris Middleton

Khris Middleton had a great season. He's a knockdown scorer and should be highly valued.

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Kelly Oubre Jr.

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Enes Kanter

Enes Kanter Freedom is a Swiss-born Turkish-American former professional basketball player and human rights activist. He last played in the NBA for the Boston Celtics and legally changed his name to include Freedom in 2021 to reflect his advocacy work. Kanter has been outspoken on issues such as government... read more

D'Angelo Russell

D'Angelo Danté Russell is an American professional basketball player currently signed with the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA. He joined the Mavericks in July 2025 on a two-year, 13 million dollar contract. Russell has previously played for several NBA teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets... read more

I'm very intrigued by D'Lo. He will probably re-sign with the Nets.

Patrick Beverley

A highly sought-after free agent who can contribute to any team.

Al Horford

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso, born June 3, 1986, is a Dominican professional basketball player. He has played in the NBA for teams including the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Oklahoma City Thunder. In 2024, he won his first NBA championship with the Boston Celtics and, as of... read more

Nikola Vucevic

J.J. Redick

Jonathan Clay "JJ" Redick (born June 24, 1984) is an American professional basketball coach and former player who serves as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and earned several major individual... read more

This would be a smart signing for any team struggling with three-point shooting. I'm looking at you, Timberwolves.

Marcus Morris

Terry Rozier

Aron Baynes

Julius Randle

Julius Deion Randle is an American professional basketball player for the New York Knicks in the NBA. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky and was selected seventh overall in the 2014 NBA Draft. Randle became an NBA All-Star in 2021 and has been a key figure in the Knicks' recent... read more

Marc Gasol

Marc Gasol Sáez is a Spanish former professional basketball player who currently serves as president of Bàsquet Girona, a team he founded in 2014. He played 14 seasons in the NBA with teams including the Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, and Los Angeles Lakers. Gasol won an NBA championship with... read more

Brook Lopez

Brook Robert Lopez is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association. He played college basketball at Stanford before being drafted by the New Jersey Nets in 2008. Lopez has earned praise for both his scoring ability and defensive presence,... read more

Malcolm Brogdon

Derrick Rose

Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. He became the youngest MVP in NBA history in 2011 while playing for the Chicago Bulls. He has also had successful stints with the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and Minneapolis... read more

Bojan Bogdanovic

Nikola Mirotic

Nikola Mirotić, born on February 11, 1991, is a Montenegrin-Spanish professional basketball player. He previously played in the NBA for the Chicago Bulls and Milwaukee Bucks before returning to Europe to play for top-tier teams such as FC Barcelona. Mirotić is known for his shooting ability and versatility... read more