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NBA: 5 Best Remaining Free Agents

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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With 2016 NBA free agency winding down, here’s a look at the five best players remaining on the market.

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Jan 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dion Waiters (23) defends a shot by Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) in the first quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Halfway through July, the 2016 NBA free agency period is all but settled. Kevin Durant is joining the Golden State Warriors, Al Horford is heading to the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade is, of course, heading to the Chicago Bulls (wait, what?).

Other than LeBron James, who is expected to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers after bringing them their first championship, the major names have already been taken off the board.

Most of the role players and value plays are gone, leaving us with only the truest bargain bin options remaining.

As the NBA focus shifts to Summer League, deals will trickle through far more slowly. But in the interest of being thorough, here’s a look at the five best remaining free agents and what they bring to the table — excluding King James, since his return to Cleveland is all but assured.

Honorable Mentions:  Randy Foye, David Lee, Raymond Felton, Ty Lawson, Miles Plumlee, Alan Anderson

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