Ranking the 10 Best Remaining NBA Free Agents of 2025
Paul Connor
Host · Writer
Honorable Mention: Malik Beasley (Unrestricted)
Age: 28
Position: SG
2024-25 Stats (DET): 82 GP | 28.8 MPG | 16.3 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 1.7 APG | 0.9 SPG | 0.1 BPG | 43.0 FG% | 41.6 3PT%
Beasley’s shooting ability would normally secure him a spot here, but his future is clouded by ongoing off-court issues, most notably a federal investigation into alleged gambling on NBA games and prop bets.
1. Josh Giddey (Restricted)
Team: Chicago Bulls | Age: 22
Position: PG/SG
2024-25 Stats: 70 GP | 30.2 MPG | 14.6 PPG | 8.1 RPG | 7.2 APG | 1.2 SPG | 0.6 BPG | 46.5 FG% | 37.8 3PT%
Giddey's $30 million annual asking price has complicated negotiations with the Bulls, but his breakout campaign still makes a deal likely before the start of next season.
2. Jonathan Kuminga (Restricted)
Team: Golden State Warriors | Age: 22
Position: SF/PF
2024-25 Stats: 47 GP | 24.3 MPG | 15.3 PPG | 4.6 RPG | 2.2 APG | 0.8 SPG | 0.4 BPG | 45.4 FG% | 30.5 3PT%
Despite flashes of star potential, Kuminga and the Warriors remain at odds over his role and contract value. Unimpressed by Golden State’s two-year, $45 million offer with a team option, the 22-year-old is reportedly considering a qualifying offer to test free agency next summer.
3. Al Horford (Unrestricted)
Age: 39
Position: C
2024-25 Stats (BOS): 60 GP | 27.7 MPG | 9.0 PPG | 6.2 RPG | 2.1 APG | 0.6 SPG | 0.9 BPG | 42.3 FG% | 36.3 3PT%
At 39, the veteran big man brings championship pedigree and reliable three-point shooting. While the Warriors remain the favorites to land Horford, retirement is still very much on the table.
4. Quentin Grimes (Restricted)
Team: Philadelphia 76ers| Age: 25
Position: SG
2024-25 Stats (DAL/PHI) : 75 GP | 26.8 MPG | 14.6 PPG | 4.3 RPG | 3.0 APG | 1.0 SPG | 0.3 BPG | 46.7 FG% | 38.5 3PT%
Grimes broke out upon his arrival in the City of Brotherly Love, averaging 21.9 points in 28 games. With limited cap space across the league, a return to the Sixers appears to be his most likely path forward.
5. Cam Thomas (Restricted)
Team: Brooklyn Nets | Age: 23
Position: SG
2024-25 Stats: 25 GP | 31.2 MPG | 24.0 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 3.8 APG | 0.6 SPG | 0.1 BPG | 43.8 FG% | 34.9 3PT%
Thomas is a talented but polarizing player — an explosive scorer whose inefficiency and injury history have hindered his pursuit of a lucrative deal.
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6. Gary Payton II (Unrestricted)
Age: 32
Position: SG
2024-25 Stats (GSW): 62 GP | 15.0 MPG | 6.5 PPG | 3.0 RPG | 1.3 APG | 0.8 SPG | 0.3 BPG | 57.4 FG% | 32.6 3PT%
Payton’s familiarity with the Warriors’ system makes a Golden State reunion the most likely outcome, though his defensive prowess could still draw interest from other teams.
7. Russell Westbrook (Unrestricted)
Age: 36
Position: PG
2024-25 Stats (DEN): 75 GP | 27.9 MPG | 13.3 PPG | 4.9 RPG | 6.1 APG | 1.4 SPG | 0.5 BPG | 44.9 FG% | 32.3 3PT%
If he opts to continue playing, Westbrook is poised to join his sixth team in seven seasons. While his nightly impact can be unpredictable, the future Hall of Famer proved last year that he still has the energy and ability to make a difference off the bench.
8. De'Anthony Melton (Unrestricted)
Age: 27
Position: SG/PG
2024-25 Stats (GSW): 6 GP | 20.2 MPG | 10.3 PPG | 3.3 RPG | 2.8 APG | 1.2 SPG | 0.3 BPG | 40.7 FG% | 37.1 3PT%
Recovering from a partial ACL tear, Melton’s defensive tenacity and 37% career three-point shooting make him a potential sleeper target, with the Lakers reportedly emerging as a possible destination.
9. Precious Achiuwa (Unrestricted)
Age: 25
Position: C/PF
2024-25 Stats (NYK): 57 GP | 20.5 MPG | 6.6 PPG | 5.6 RPG | 1.0 APG | 0.8 SPG | 0.7 BPG | 50.2 FG% | 27.8 3PT%
Though rumored to be heading overseas, Achiuwa’s athleticism and defensive potential could still earn him another NBA opportunity.
10. Dalano Banton (Unrestricted)
Age: 25
Position: PG/SG
2024-25 Stats (POR): 67 GP | 16.7 MPG | 8.3 PPG | 2.4 APG | 2.0 RPG | 0.6 SPG | 0.5 BPG | 39.1 FG% | 32.4 3PT%
Banton made the most of a late-season opportunity, scoring 20+ points in four of his final seven games. He profiles as a low-cost option with some upside.
Honorable Mention: Malik Beasley (Unrestricted)
Age: 28
Position: SG
2024-25 Stats (DET): 82 GP | 28.8 MPG | 16.3 PPG | 2.6 RPG | 1.7 APG | 0.9 SPG | 0.1 BPG | 43.0 FG% | 41.6 3PT%
Beasley’s shooting ability would normally secure him a spot here, but his future is clouded by ongoing off-court issues, most notably a federal investigation into alleged gambling on NBA games and prop bets.
1. Josh Giddey (Restricted)
Team: Chicago Bulls | Age: 22
Position: PG/SG
2024-25 Stats: 70 GP | 30.2 MPG | 14.6 PPG | 8.1 RPG | 7.2 APG | 1.2 SPG | 0.6 BPG | 46.5 FG% | 37.8 3PT%
Giddey's $30 million annual asking price has complicated negotiations with the Bulls, but his breakout campaign still makes a deal likely before the start of next season.
