With the 2021 NBA Draft now behind us, everyone’s focus will turn toward free agency. If we learned anything from how the draft went, free agency could be fast and furious with player movement.
The 2021 free agency class isn’t considered a very deep one, but some intriguing players could help teams on their quest to become contenders. With teams capable of clearing cap space to make moves, there will be a lot of players changing teams this offseason.
There could be a lot of sign-and-trades done during this year’s free agency as well with teams operating over the salary cap looking to improve their rosters. The restricted free agent group is deep and talented, so there will certainly be some movement from that group.
Russell Westbrook was the biggest name moved during the draft, as the Los Angeles Lakers acquired him from the Washington Wizards. Based on reports that circulated during the draft, he could very easily be the biggest named player that is traded this offseason in a deal that doesn’t involve a free agent sign-and-trade.
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Bradley Beal sounds like he wants to remain with the Wizards. The asking price for Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers is too high for teams to bite. Damian Lillard was on social media blasting reports that he could be on the move as well.
With that in mind, this free agency is even more important as teams may not be able to pry All-Stars away from their teams. Here are seven intriguing bold predictions for NBA free agency this year.
