The top 33 NBA free agents of 2017 by Scott Davis on Jun 30, 2017, 2:56 PM Advertisement
 The NBA has taken no time off since the conclusion of the Finals. Since the Warriors won the championship, we have had a blockbuster trade for the No. 1 pick in the draft, a blockbuster trade for Jimmy Butler, the actual draft, a blockbuster trade for Chris Paul, plus several notable firings in big front offices. And now, free agency is here. Given the crazy offseason already, this year's free agency, starting midnight July 1, should be wild as teams scramble to assemble a team capable of knocking off the Warriors. Take a look at the best free agents this offseason and where they could land (based on reports, rumors, and fit). * notes a restricted free agent, meaning their team can match any contract offer. Kevin Durant, F  2016-17 team: Warriors Potential landing spots: Warriors One thing to know: Durant is reportedly planning on making a sacrifice to keep the Warriors together, taking less than the full max. so the team doesn't have to renounce Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston to re-sign him. He'll likely sign another short-term deal.
Stephen Curry, PG  2016-17 team: Warriors Potential landing spots: Warriors One thing to know: After years of being underpaid, Curry is finally a free agent and can reap the rewards with an estimated five-year, $200 million contract the Warriors are reportedly willing to give him.
Gordon Hayward, SF  2016-17 team: Jazz Potential landing spots: Jazz, Celtics, Heat One thing to know: Hayward may be the big domino the league waits for to fall in free agency. The Jazz are considered the favorites to re-sign him, but the Celtics' promising future, plus his college coach Brad Stevens, remain a real threat.
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