Recently, Jimmy Butler has had a falling out with the Heat, requesting a trade and being suspended for seven games, drawing significant attention. Everyone is speculating about which team will be his next destination. It is reported that several teams are currently discussing trades with the Heat regarding Butler, and it seems inevitable that he will be traded away. Although the regular season has not yet reached its halfway point, Butler's drama is like a heavy bombshell, foreshadowing the unpredictable nature of this summer's free agent market. Here are the top 30 free agents in the market this summer:
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LeBron James from the Lakers. This season's salary is $48.73 million, with a player option for next season. James continues to perform strongly in the new season, serving as the team's cash cow, and is unlikely to leave.
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Kyrie Irving from the Mavericks. This season's salary is $41 million, with a player option for next season. He helped the team reach the finals last season and has also performed exceptionally well in the new season. The team is expected to do everything possible to keep him.
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Brandon Ingram from the Pelicans. This season's salary is $36.02 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. His position on the team is now awkward, with management wanting to trade him, but no team showing significant interest.
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Julius Randle from the Timberwolves. This season's salary is $28.94 million, with a player option for next season. He started the new season strong but has since underperformed, and it is estimated that he is not part of the team's rebuilding plans.
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Jimmy Butler from the Heat. This season's salary is $48.8 million, with a player option for next season. He has already had a falling out with the team, and it is only a matter of time before he leaves.
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Myles Turner from the Pacers. This season's salary is $19.93 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. He has performed well and is the longest-serving player on the team, so he is unlikely to leave.
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James Wiseman from the Warriors. This season's salary is $7.64 million, with him becoming a restricted free agent next season. It depends on what kind of offer the team makes; otherwise, he may still leave.
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Coby White from the Bulls. This season's salary is $8.35 million, with him becoming a restricted free agent next season. He has performed well in the new season, but the shrewd Bulls management is unlikely to give him a big contract.
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Fred VanVleet from the Rockets. This season's salary is $42.85 million, with a team option for next season. The young players on the Rockets have matured, and following the Rockets' style, they are likely to let him go next season.
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Naz Reid from the Timberwolves. This season's salary is $1.399 million, with a player option for next season. He is the team's third-leading scorer in the new season and is still young, making him very valuable. It depends on whether he is content with his current situation or not.
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D'Angelo Russell from the Nets. This season's salary is $18.69 million. He is just a passerby on the team and is not part of the team's rebuilding plans.
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Dorian Finney-Smith from the Lakers. This season's salary is $1.492 million, with a player option for next season. He transferred from the Nets to the Lakers mid-season, playing a few games with an average performance, lacking any standout moments.
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Khris Middleton from the Bucks. This season's salary is $31.67 million, with a player option for next season. As a championship-winning player for the team, he is unlikely to leave.
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Cam Thomas from the Nets. This season's salary is $404,000, with a restricted player option for next season. He has performed exceptionally well in the new season, but injuries have been frequent. It remains to be seen if any team offers him a big contract during the offseason.
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Bruce Brown from the Raptors. This season's salary is $23 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. He has decent personal abilities, but due to too many injuries in the new season, he hasn't played many games. It remains to be seen if this will affect his value.
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Santi Aldama from the Grizzlies. This season's salary is $396,000, with him becoming a restricted free agent next season. Based on his performance in the new season, it is estimated that his salary for next season would need to be in the millions to retain him.
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Malcolm Brogdon from the Wizards. This season's salary is $22.5 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. He is very capable, but injury-prone, so teams signing him would need to take on significant risks.
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John Collins from the Jazz. This season's salary is $26.58 million, with a player option for next season. His personal abilities have long been proven, but he is not part of the team's rebuilding plans, and he is likely to leave if a suitable offer is made.
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Caris LeVert from the Cavaliers. This season's salary is $16.62 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Where can you find such a cost-effective player? The team is expected to do everything possible to keep him.
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Brook Lopez from the Bucks. This season's salary is $23 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Unless something unexpected happens, the Bucks are expected to offer him a veteran contract next season, considering his age.
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Tre Jones from the Spurs. This season's salary is $910,000, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Due to injuries in the new season, he has become a substitute and his performance has been mediocre. It remains to be seen if the Spurs have any sentiment towards him.
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Russell Westbrook from the Nuggets. This season's salary is $3.3 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Westbrook's performance in the new season has been remarkable, and it is hoped that the Nuggets will keep him.
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Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Pistons. This season's salary is $16.19 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. His overall performance with the Pistons in the new season has been average, and it is estimated that he is unlikely to be renewed.
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Bobby Portis from the Bucks. This season's salary is $12.58 million, with a player option for next season. He is a seasoned veteran who has been with the team for years and was the team's third-leading scorer in the new season, so he is unlikely to leave.
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Ben Simmons from the Nets. This season's salary is $40.34 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. As the highest-paid underperformer in the NBA, who would dare to sign him based on his current performance? Unless it's for the minimum wage.
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Chris Paul from the Spurs. This season's salary is $10.46 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. His performance assisting Victor Wembanyama in the new season has been good, and personally, I hope the Spurs will keep him for a few more years.
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Clint Capela from the Hawks. This season's salary is $22.27 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. The young players on the team have matured, and the team also hopes to trade him away, so leaving is only a matter of time.
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Dennis Schröder from the Warriors. This season's salary is $13.03 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. Based on his current performance with the Warriors, it is only a matter of time before he is shown the door.
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Al Horford from the Celtics. This season's salary is $9.5 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. He is nearing retirement age, and if he continues to play, it would likely be on a veteran's minimum contract.
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Bogdan Bogdanović from the Nets. This season's salary is $19.03 million, with his contract expiring at the end of the season. He hasn't played at all in the new season due to injuries and is not expected to be part of the team's rebuilding plans. Teams in need of outside reinforcement can still sign him to a modest contract.
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