Kyrie Irving ranks as the potential top free agent next summer, according to Frank Urbina and Raul Barrigon of Hoops Hype, though there’s no indication he wants to leave Dallas. Irving has a player option on his contract. Rockets big man Alperen Sengun ranks as the No. 2 free agent, though he’ll be restricted if he doesn’t sign a rookie scale extension this month. Brandon Ingram ranks No. 4 overall on Hoops Hype’s Top 25 list as the best unrestricted free agent, if he doesn’t sign an extension with the Pelicans before next summer.
We have more from around the basketball world:
- Which under-the-radar players might make a significant impact this season? The Athletic’s John Hollinger explores a dozen such candidates, including Gradey Dick, Precious Achiuwa and Xavier Tillman.
- A number of big-name players could be in line for huge extensions prior to the Oct. 21 deadline for rookie-scale players and veterans with more than one year remaining on their contracts. Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus identifies Kevin Durant, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jalen Suggs among the vets who could potentially agree to extensions this month.
- Retired NBA guard Michael Carter-Williams has become a mental health advocate. The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn details Carter-Williams’ personal struggles and his determination to help others get through their mental health issues.
why name the 1st, 2nd and 4th but not the 3rd?
Lol good point