Most of the 2024 NBA free agent class should be expected to stay in their current homes. Tyrese Maxey is a restricted free agent and almost certainly getting the max from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks will pay up to retain Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby after giving up a lot in trades a few months ago.
Veterans like James Harden and Klay Thompson should be happy to stay in their California homes as well. Instead, we're looking at the biggest flight risks in free agency, or the players most likely to leave and sign with a new team. Whether it be trying to latch on to a contender, seeking a bigger payday elsewhere or simply leaving what's become a bad situation, we've identified the five biggest free agents (along with a few potential movers) to sign elsewhere this offseason.
Paul George, G/F, Los Angeles Clippers George and the Clippers have failed for months to come to terms on an extension, and the veteran wing has a $48.8 million player option he can turn down to become a free agent. The Philadelphia 76ers will roll out the red carpet for Paul, yet can't outbid the Clippers.
Los Angeles can still offer slightly more money overall ($221 million over four years compared to $212 million) and won't want to lose their All-Star forward before moving into a new arena. Los Angeles will end up paying Paul more than Kawhi Leonard to get him to stay. Isaiah Hartenstein, C, New York Knicks There's no on-court reason for Hartenstein to leave the Knicks aft.