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The top prospects from the 2021 NBA free agency class have all been signed up so far. Limited impact players remain on the free agency front as several teams continue their quest to improve their rosters for the upcoming season.
The list of unrestricted free agents, in particular, seems to have shortened considerably. Most of these players are considered invaluable assets, though, and should find a suitor ahead of the start of the 2021-22 NBA season.
On that note, let's take a look at the top five unrestricted free agents available in the 2021 NBA offseason.
#5 James Ennis III
James Ennis III has played for the Orlando Magic in the last one and a half seasons. Last season, he impressed everyone with his performances on both ends of the floor.
Ennis averaged 8.4 points per game in that period. He is an efficient contributor off the bench and also improved his shooting last NBA season. He made 43.3% of his three-point attempts and 47.3% of his field goals overall.
Ennis is a terrific defender. Teams looking for wing depth should aim to acquire him. He could get better opportunities to flourish elsewhere on a better team than the Orlando Magic, who are in the middle of a rebuild.
#4 Avery Bradley
After a decent stint with the LA Lakers in the 2019-2020 NBA campaign, Avery Bradley struggled for form and consistency throughout last season. Bradley initially played for the Miami Heat in the 2020-21 NBA season but only played 10 times, starting just one game. He scored 8.5 points per contest, shooting a career-high 42.1% from the three-point line.
Bradley's time with the Houston Rockets was worse. He could only score 5.2 points per game and shot a measly 31.4% from the floor during his stint at H-Town. He also had plenty of injury problems, which resulted in him playing just 17 times for the Rockets and 27 overall (combined with his time with Miami).
There are a lot of negatives here but Bradley, fortunately, has age on his side. His defense and shooting remain a considerable threat and could improve if a contending team is looking to add depth to their 3-and-D department.
#3 Paul Millsap
Paul Millsap's numbers have certainly dropped over the last few years, but his veteran presence and respectable output at this stage of his career can still prove to be quite impactful. He is coming off a season where he averaged 9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game across 56 appearances. He started 36 times for the side and did a decent job as a bench player too.
Millsap isn't the best of long-range shooters, but his two-pointers still have a decent edge. He converted 47.6% of his field-goal attempts overall, with at least 5 of his 8 attempts coming from the two-point range. Millsap offers size and defense, something the Nuggets largely benefited from in his four-season stint with the club.
So far, the Phoenix Suns and Minnesota Timberwolves are two teams rumored to be interested in Millsap's services. Apart from that, Millsap is rumored to be open to signing with either the Golden State Warriors or Atlanta Hawks.
#2 DeMarcus Cousins
Former All-Star DeMarcus Cousins made a decent comeback last season, splitting his time between playing for the Houston Rockets and LA Clippers. He averaged a decent 8.9 points and 4.4 assists per game, playing 36 games in total. It was his playoff run with the Clippers, though, that could see him sign with an NBA franchise soon.
Cousins was offered a significant amount of playing time against the Phoenix Suns in the Conference Finals, with Ivica Zubac and Serge Ibaka both sidelined with injuries. He shone for the team with some impactful performances off the bench, scoring 10+ points in just over 10-15 minutes of playing time in three different matches.
Cousins is nowhere close to the player he was 3-4 years ago but proved with the Clippers that he can be an efficient player to have in your ranks and can step up when the team needs him to. He seems motivated at the moment and must have taken a lot of positives from his stint in LA.
There are no concrete rumors on which teams are eyeing him currently, but there are plenty of them looking for backup centers or a third-option at the five, and Cousins could definitely fit well in those roles.
#1 JJ Redick
JJ Redick's name has floated around in free agency rumors for a long time now. He has been linked with contenders like the LA Lakers and Brooklyn Nets and would be a terrific addition to any squad because of his offensive skill set.
Redick is coming off an underwhelming 2020-21 NBA season plagued by injuries. He played 44 games (31 with the New Orleans Pelicans and 13 with the Dallas Mavericks) last season. He averaged just 7.4 points per game, shooting 39.7% from the field.
Redick's shooting remains a threat despite his poor production in the recent campaign. He has had a long offseason to cover and there is reason to believe the 36-year old can still play a key role for a title-contending team off the bench. The market for sharpshooters will be in demand, so it won't be surprising to see Reddick being signed by a team soon.
