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#3 Richaun Holmes
After earning more minutes with his move to Sacramento, it appears that Richaun Holmes could be getting a contract in the range of $15-$20m per year when he enters the NBA free agency market. Holmes improved on his career-high numbers from last year by putting up 14.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 blocks this season. He connected with 63% of field-goal efforts and almost 80% of his free-throws.
The 27-year-old continues to go under the radar but could be ready for the next step in joining a bigger market and competing in the playoffs. He is an athletic big who is an excellent option on the pick-and-roll, something the Dallas Mavericks need, and can also protect the rim.
#4 Nerlens Noel
If the Sacramento Kings were to lose Richaun Holmes in the free agency market, they could lead the contenders to sign Nerlens Noel from the New York Knicks. The Knicks have a complicated situation regarding their big men this offseason. While they could try to bring Noel back on another team-friendly contract, there is also a chance they could pursue a greater offensive threat at the five.
Although the 27-year-old offers little on offense, teams who need rim protection from their big man should look no further than the former 6th overall pick. Especially given the fact he was paid just over $5m this year by the Knicks and likely won't be able to earn much more than that this summer.
Noel stepped up after Mitchell Robinson was injured for the Knicks and averaged 2.2 blocks and 1.1 steals throughout the campaign. He finished with a defensive rating of 101 and led the league in defensive box +/- with 3.5.
#5 Montrezl Harrell
Another center who could be on his way out of the LA Lakers franchise this summer is Montrezl Harrell. The energetic, former Sixth Man of the Year has a player option with the organization and could opt out of it given his frustrations throughout the season regarding his playing time under Vogel.
Should Harrell announce he would prefer to test the NBA free agency market, he can expect an exorbitant number of offers. Despite his lower importance to the Lakers than he had with the Clippers, he continued to prove the dynamic effect he can have off the bench with his ferocious power in the paint, both scoring and rebounding the ball and competitiveness.
In fact, Harrell finished the campaign with a career-high offensive rating of 127 and his best defensive rating of 106. He will have done his worth no problems despite receiving fewer minutes and can provide a flexible small-ball option to a playoff team looking to compete for a championship.
