Previewing NBA Free Agency for 2021's Top 20 Free Agents

If not, will they trade him to a team willing to do so?Whatever the answer, the deadline for his player-option decision is July 31.Theoretical destinations: Lakers, Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, Pacers, San Antonio Spurs, RaptorsPrice range: $9.7-15 million starting salaryMcConnell is more of a true point guard than fellow free agent Alex Caruso, but while he's feisty, he's not quite as impactful on the defensive end. If none, then the most he's likely looking at, outside of the Lakers, is the $9.5 million mid-level exception.Theoretical destinations: Lakers, Mavericks, Cavaliers, Heat, Hawks, Bulls, Thunder, Grizzlies, Pelicans, RaptorsPrice range: $8-15 million starting salaryDinwiddie has been sidelined since December with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. Over 64 games through the 2019-20 campaign, Dinwiddie averaged 20.6 points and 6.8 assists.His ask in free agency could be well over $20 million, but he'll need a team willing to bet that he'll quickly return to form after missing most of the year with the knee injury.Theoretical destinations: Bulls, Nets, Mavericks, Heat, Pelicans, Knicks, RaptorsPrice range: $15-20 million starting salaryThe Bulls may not be willing to reinvest heavily in Markkanen, which would make him a desired target for teams looking for a seven-foot shooter. Theoretical destinations: Cavaliers, Hornets, Raptors, Knicks, SpursPrice range: $12-18 million starting salaryHardaway's outside shooting was massive for the Mavericks, but the team needs to improve to advance deeper into the playoffs.The 29-year-old veteran shot 39.1 percent from three-point range over the regular season and 40.4 percent through seven playoff games. Look for the (almost) 28-year-old guard to test the market for a more lucrative payday, whether that's with the Lakers or elsewhere.Theoretical destinations: Lakers, Knicks, Mavericks, Raptors, Bulls, Heat, SunsPrice range: $18-24 million starting salaryThe Pelicans failed to make the playoffs and just fired their coach, Stan Van Gundy. His ability to score off the dribble and create in the pick-and-roll is limited.Teams have to overpay to get a restricted free agent (offering more than the original team will pay), and Ball could get in the $20 million range.Theoretical destinations: Pelicans, Bulls, Knicks, Mavericks, Raptors, SunsPrice range: $20-$24 million starting salaryNo, he's not a three-point shooter in a game where the three-point shot seems paramount. He's undoubtedly worth over $20 million as a starting power forward on a successful playoff team.At just 24 years old (in September), Collins should be the priority for the Hawks.Theoretical destinations: Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Mavericks, Spurs, Bulls, RaptorsPrice range: $22-$28 mil starting salaryThe Jazz are among the best teams in the league, and Conley is a vital part. In addition, hopeful contenders like the Miami Heat and even the Mavericks could view him as the missing piece.Theoretical destinations: Raptors, Heat, Knicks, Bulls, Mavericks, Suns (if Paul leaves), Pelicans (if Lonzo Ball moves on)Price range: $25 million per yearThe 36-year-old All-Star has elevated yet another team after moving from the Thunder to the Suns.Phoenix is one of the top remaining playoff contenders, but soon after the season's end, the franchise will await Paul's $44.2 million option decision.