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NBA: Top 25 Free Agents

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 27, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews (2) reacts after making a three-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

24. Wesley Matthews, UFA

If Wesley Matthews were 100 percent healthy, he’d have ranked higher on this list. It’s simply impossible to ignore the fact that he suffered a torn Achilles tendon mere months before free agency.

To leave Matthews off of this list would be equally egregious.

Matthews is one of the NBA’s premier 3-and-D specialists. He’s a genuinely elite shooter whose volume rivals the best in the league, while his defense was All-Defensive Team worthy in 2014-15.

Matthews’ relentless work ethic will cause many general managers to fall in love with his potential value to their respective teams.

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