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2017 NBA Free Agency: 5 players in need of a change of scenery

By Tevin Williams

November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
November 21, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) and forward Blake Griffin (32) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Which players would benefit the most from a move in 2017 NBA free agency?

So far, the 2017 NBA offseason has been more entertaining than the postseason. We’ve already seen blockbuster trades ahead of the 2017 NBA Draft and LaVar Ball has garnered more media attention than any sports dad in recent history. This leads us into the NBA free agency period, which should be the biggest frenzy of the summer.

NBA free agency officially begins on July 1, but teams have been planning on this summer for years. We’ve seen general managers trading away bloated contracts and injury-riddled players to make cap room for a superstar free agent to bring his talents to their city.

Last summer, the biggest move was Kevin Durant signing with the Golden State Warriors. It was one of the biggest free agent signings in NBA history, adding an all-time great scorer to a record-breaking 73-win team. The move paid off for Durant, as the Warriors won their second championship in the last three years.

Could we see another Twitter-breaking move this summer? We will have to wait until after July 1 to find out. In the meantime, here are the top five free agents that are in need of a change in scenery.