2019 NBA Free Agency: Top 10 Players Available

The legal tampering period for NBA free agency officially starts on Sunday at 6:00 PM EST. Here are the 10 guys that I believe are the biggest available prizes in this star-filled class.

10.Al Horford, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Boston Celtics)
While his middling (13-15 PPG) scoring output earned him some detractors during his 3 year stint with the Celtics, Horford is an exceptional passer, rim protector and locker room presence that should be able to carve out a key role on a contending team.
Possible Destinations: Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Golden State Warriors

9.Nikola Vucevic, center (2018-19 team: Orlando Magic)
The long unheralded Vucevic finally got to bask in the glory of some national attention after making the 1st All-Star and playoff appearances of his 8-year NBA career last season. Now he'll look to parlay that newfound respect into the 1st big payday of his career. The 28-year old has averaged a double double in 5 of the past 7 seasons (including a career-best 20.8 PPG and 12.0 RPG last season) and has the floor-stretching capabilities teams covet in a big in this perimeter-driven era of the NBA, so a $100 mil+ deal seems likely.
Possible Destinations: Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Sacramento Kings  

8.Tobias Harris, small/power forward (2018-19 teams: Los Angeles Clippers/Philadelphia 76ers)
Harris kind of flew under the radar following a mid-season trade to the 76ers, but make no mistake-this guy is an explosive, well-rounded offensive presence that is on the cusp of entering his prime.
Possible Destinations: Philadelphia 76ers, Indiana Pacers, Brooklyn Nets, Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks  

7.Khris Middleton, shooting guard/small forward (2018-19 teams: Milwaukee Bucks)
Is Middleton likely to remain in Milwaukee? Without question. However, Middleton's lethal outside shooting, consistency as a secondary scorer and respectable defense will make him a desirable option for any team that's looking to bring in a high-end running mate for an established star.
Possible Destinations: Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz  

6.Jimmy Butler, small forward (2018-19 teams: Minnesota Timberwolves/Philadelphia 76ers)
His now infamous tenure with the Timberwolves demonstrated just how cancerous of a locker room presence Butler can be when things aren't going great on the court, but his status as a hard-nosed wing that makes valuable contributions on both ends of the floor is enough to overshadow the comical lack of maturity he's shown when faced with adversity. The losers of the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes are all likely to make a hard push for the 4x All-Star .
Possible Destinations: Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks,  Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks 

5.Kevin Durant, small/power forward (2018-19 team: Golden State Warriors)
Oh how a serious injury can change the long term outlook for an athlete. The dominant forward was set to be the most coveted free agency asset this summer as recently as the beginning of this month. After suffering an Achilles injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals that's going to keep him out until at least the start of the 2020-21 season, Durant-who will be 32 the next time he steps onto the court-is now a massive flight risk that might not ever be the same. A team that's currently very far removed from winning a title as currently constructed like the Nets or Knicks can afford to roll the dice on a player with massive upside, but there's a very real chance that whatever max deal Durant ends up signing ends up going down as an all time bad contract.
Possible Destinations: Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors

4.Klay Thompson, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Golden State Warriors)
An unfortunate injury in the latter stages of the NBA Finals has also put a dent in Thompson's stock, but I'm a lot more optimistic about his chances of returning to full strength in 2020-21 than I am Durant's. Barring some unexpected complications during his rehab from a torn ACL, Thompson's killer instinct, defensive prowess and absurd outside shooting ability should allow him to continue to be a perennial All-Star for the next several years.
Possible Destinations: Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers 

3.Kemba Walker, point guard (2018-19 team: Charlotte Hornets)
Teams in the market for a star point guard this summer have the luxury of choosing between Walker and Kyrie Irving. While he's a couple years older and a less efficient shooter than Irving, Walker's durability and high character paired with only a slight downtick in scoring output (23.6 PPG over the past 3 seasons compared to Irving's 24.4) could make him a more appealing option for a team that wants to prevent a morale-killing melodrama like the one that sunk the 2018-19 Celtics from unfolding in their locker room.
Possible Destinations: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns 

2.Kyrie Irving, point guard (2018-19 team: Boston Celtics)
As long as you can deal with his erratic personality and don't anoint him as a leader in the locker room, Irving will be a fantastic addition to a roster. He's proven to be an absolute assassin in crunch time over the years and his ability to create his own shot is pretty much unparalleled in the league right now.  
Possible Destinations: Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers 

1.Kawhi Leonard, small forward (2018-19 team: Toronto Raptors)
After an ugly 2017-18 campaign with the Spurs where he shut himself down for the year after appearing in just 9 games, Leonard spent 2018-19 reminding everyone why he is arguably the most complete player in the league right now. With the Warriors dynasty on the brink of collapsing, his decision to stay in Toronto after winning a title or go elsewhere to start a new superteam could ultimately be what decides who ends up sitting atop the NBA's currently vacant throne for at least the next 3-5 years.
Possible Destinations: Toronto Raptors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks 

Other Notable Free Agents (* indicates a restricted free agent):
Al-Farouq Aminu, small/power forward (2018-19 team: Portland Trail Blazers)
Alec Burks, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Cleveland Cavaliers/Sacramento Kings)
Amir Johnson, power forward (2018-19 team: Philadelphia 76ers)
Anthony Tolliver, power forward (2018-19 team: Minnesota Timberwolves)
Austin Rivers, point guard (2018-19 teams: Washington Wizards/Houston Rockets)
Boban Marjonovic, center (2018-19 teams: Los Angeles Clippers/Philadelphia 76ers)
Bobby Portis*, power forward (2018-19 teams: Chicago Bulls/Washington Wizards)
Bojan Bogdanovic, small forward (2018-19 team: Indiana Pacers)
Brook Lopez, center (2018-19 team: Milwaukee Bucks)
Carmelo Anthony, small forward (2018-19 team: Houston Rockets)
Cory Joseph, point guard (2018-19 team: Indiana Pacers)
D'Angelo Russell*, point guard (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Daniel Theis, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Boston Celtics)
Danny Green, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Toronto Raptors)
Darren Collison, point guard (2018-19 team: Indiana Pacers)
DeAndre Jordan, center (2018-19 teams: Dallas Mavericks/New York Knicks)
Delon Wright*, point guard (2018-19 teams: Toronto Raptors/Memphis Grizzlies)
DeMarcus Cousins, center (2018-19 team: Golden State Warriors)
DeMarre Carroll, small forward (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Derrick Rose, point guard (2018-19 team: Minnesota Timberwolves)
Dewayne Dedmon, center (2018-19 team: Atlanta Hawks)
Dragan Bender*, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Phoenix Suns)
Ed Davis, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Elfrid Payton, point guard (2018-19 team: New Orleans Pelicans)
Emmanuel Mudiay, point guard (2018-19 team: New York Knicks)
Enes Kanter, center (2018-19 teams: New York Knicks/Portland Trail Blazers)
Frank Kaminsky*, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Charlotte Hornets)
Garrett Temple, shooting guard/small forward (2018-19 teams: Memphis Grizzlies/Los Angeles Clippers)
Gerald Green, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Houston Rockets)
Greg Monroe, power forward (2018-19 teams: Toronto Raptors/Boston Celtics/Philadelphia 76ers)
Jeremy Lin, point guard (2018-19 teams: Atlanta Hawks/Toronto Raptors)
Harrison Barnes, small forward (2018-19 team: Sacramento Kings)
Iman Shumpert, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Sacramento Kings/Houston Rockets)
Isaiah Thomas, point guard (2018-19 team: Denver Nuggets)
Ish Smith, point guard (2018-19 team: Detroit Pistons)
Ivica Zubac*, center (2018-19 teams: Los Angeles Lakers/Clippers)
J.J Barea, point guard (2018-19 team: Dallas Mavericks)
J.J. Redick, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Philadelphia 76ers)
Jabari Parker, small/power forward (2018-19 teams: Chicago Bulls/Washington Wizards)
Jamal Crawford, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Phoenix Suns)
James Ennis, small forward (2018-19 teams: Houston Rockets/Philadelphia 76ers)
JaMychal Green, power forward (2018-19 teams: Memphis Grizzlies/Los Angeles Clippers)
Jared Dudley, small/power forward (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Thabo Sefolosha, small forward (2018-19 team: Utah Jazz)
JaVale McGree, center (2018-19 team: Los Angeles Lakers)
Jeff Green., small/power forward (2018-19 team: Washington Wizards)
Jeremy Lamb, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Charlotte Hornets)
Jonas Jerebko, power forward (2018-19 team: Golden State Warriors)
Jonas Valanciunas, center (2018-19 teams: Toronto Raptors/Memphis Grizzlies)
Julius Randle, power forward (2018-19 team: New Orleans Pelicans)
Justin Holiday, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Chicago Bulls/Memphis Grizzlies)
Kenneth Faried, power forward (2018-19 teams: Brooklyn Nets/Houston Rockets)
Kelly Oubre Jr.*, small forward (2018-19 teams: Washington Wizards/Phoenix Suns)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, small guard (2018-19 team: Los Angeles Lakers)
Kevon Looney, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Golden State Warriors)
Kristaps Porzingis*, power forward/center (2018-19 teams: New York Knicks/Dallas Mavericks)
Lance Stephenson, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Los Angeles Lakers)
Malcolm Brogdon*, point/shooting guard (2018-19 team: Milwaukee Bucks)
Marcus Morris, small/power forward (2018-19 team: Boston Celtics)
Mario Hezonja, small forward (2018-19 team: New York Knicks)
Markieff Morris, power forward (2018-19 teams: Washington Wizards/Oklahoma City Thunder)
Mike Muscala, power forward/center (2018-19 teams: Philadelphia 76ers/Los Angeles Lakers)
Mike Scott, power forward (2018-19 teams: Los Angeles Clippers/Philadelphia 76ers)
Nik Stauskas, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Portland Trail Blazers/Cleveland Cavaliers)
Nikola Mirotic, power forward (2018-19 teams: New Orleans Pelicans/Milwaukee Bucks)
Noah Vonleh, power forward/center (2018-19 team: New York Knicks)
Patrick Beverley, point guard (2018-19 team: Los Angeles Clippers)
Rajon Rondo, point guard (2018-19 team: Los Angeles Lakers)
Reggie Bullock, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Detroit Pistons/Los Angeles Lakers)
Richaun Holmes, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Phoenix Suns)
Ricky Rubio, point guard (2018-19 team: Utah Jazz)
Robin Lopez, center (2018-19 team: Chicago Bulls)
Rodney Hood, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Cleveland Cavaliers/Portland Trail Blazers)
Rodney McGruder*, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Miami Heat/Los Angeles Clippers)
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, small forward (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Rudy Gay, small forward (2018-19 team: San Antonio Spurs)
Salah Mejri, center (2018-19 team: Dallas Mavericks)
Seth Curry, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Portland Trail Blazers)
Shabazz Napier, point guard (2018-19 team: Brooklyn Nets)
Stanley Johnson*, small forward (2018-19 team: Detroit Pistons)
T.J. McConnell, point guard (2018-19 team: Philadelphia 76ers)
Taj Gibson, power forward (2018-19 team: Minnesota Timberwolves)
Terrence Ross, shooting guard (2018-19 team: Orlando Magic)
Terry Rozier*, point guard (2018-19 team: Boston Celtics)
Thaddeus Young, power forward (2018-19 team: Indiana Pacers)
Thomas Bryant*, power forward/center (2018-19 team: Washington Wizards)
Tomas Satoransky*, point/shooting guard (2018-19 team: Washington Wizards)
Trevor Ariza, small forward (2018-19 teams: Phoenix Suns/Washington Wizards)
Trey Lyles*, power forward (2018-19 team: Denver Nuggets)
Tyus Jones*, point guard (2018-19 team: Minnesota Timberwolves)
Vince Carter, shooting guard/small forward (2018-19 team: Atlanta Hawks)
Wayne Ellington, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Miami Heat/Detroit Pistons)
Wesley Matthews, shooting guard (2018-19 teams: Dallas Mavericks/Indiana Pacers)
Willie Cauley-Stein*, center (2018-19 team: Sacramento Kings)
Wilson Chandler, small forward (2018-19 teams: Philadelphia 76ers/Los Angeles Clippers)
Zaza Pachulia, center (2018-19 team: Detroit Pistons)