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The 2021 NBA offseason is expected to be a blockbuster affair, with names like Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry possibly hitting free agency. Star players will dominate the headlines, but there are some restricted free agents available as well who could move the needle for several NBA teams.
2021 NBA offseason: Top 5 restricted free agents who could be up for grabs this summer
Franchises will go into the 2021 NBA offseason looking to add players as per their requirements. Luckily for them, the 2021 restricted free agent class is stacked, with great options available at each position.
On that note, let's take a look at the 5 best restricted free agents who might be up for grabs in the 2021 NBA offseason.
#5 Duncan Robinson, Miami Heat
Duncan Robinson is one of the most prolific shooters in the league, as the swingman has managed to make 42% of his attempts from the deep in his 3 seasons with the Miami Heat. Robinson was on a modest $1.5 million a year contract with the Heat during the 2020-21 season, but is expected to make north of the $10 million mark in the upcoming free agency.
The Miami Heat will try their best to retain Duncan Robinson, but teams that desperately need a dead-eye shooter can price them out of keeping Robinson in the 2021 NBA offseason.
#4 Jarrett Allen, Cleveland Cavaliers
Jarrett Allen is one of the best young centers in the league, a brilliant rim-protector apart from being serviceable on the offensive end. His prowess on the boards is another valuable asset, and there are multiple teams in the league who can use his talent in the upcoming season.
Allen is on a contract which pays him $4 million annually, but reports indicate that the former Brooklyn Nets star is looking for offers in the region $20 million per annum in the 2021 NBA offseason. Allen might be an expensive get, but he definitely has the ability to justify his worth.
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#3 Lauri Markannen, Chicago Bulls
Finnish power forward Lauri Markannen is a restricted free agent in the 2021 NBA offseason, and could be a decent option for teams who are looking for a big who is adept at shooting. Markannen shot 40% from behind the arc during the course of the 2020-21 NBA season, and his game suits the modern NBA.
The San Antonio Spurs are one of the teams rumored to be interested in Lauri Markannen, and there are doubts about the Bulls' inclination to extend his contract. If Markannen does indeed become available, he will be the one to watch out for in the 2021 NBA offseason.
#2 John Collins, Atlanta Hawks
John Collins hasn't disappointed in his first postseason appearance, racking up 12.5 points and 6 rebounds per game on 54% shooting from the field in the ongoing playoffs. His defense has also improved, and the power forward looks like a completely different player under the tutelage of Nate McMillan.
After the conclusion of the Atlanta Hawks' playoff campaign, Collins will be a restricted free agent. He is still on his rookie deal and will be expecting a sizeable contract in the 2021 NBA offseason. Collins has the complete offensive package required for players who play his position, and it won't be surprising to see him become a part of a bidding war this summer.
#1 Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is coming off a career year, having averaged 14 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2020-21 regular season. Once criticized for his poor shooting, Ball showed major improvement in that regard this year, converting close to 38% of his 3-point shots on a career-high 8.3 attempts per game.
Ball is a restricted free agent in the 2021 NBA offseason. The former LA Lakers player carries a dual threat of playmaking and defense, and has also showcased his ability to play off-the-ball. These factors make Ball perhaps the most coveted restricted free agent of the 2021 NBA offseason.
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