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Ready to start grabbing! US media showcases the top 10 of the big fish in the free market: Irving 4 James 2 Harden ranks first

8:35am, 8 May 2025Basketball

Prepare to grab it! With the first round of the playoffs gradually coming to an end and many popular teams were eliminated, the US media "Hopshype" released the top 10 list of the free market big fish this summer in advance, with Irving ranked fourth, James ranked second, and Harden ranked first.

Fifth place: Turner

24-25 season: 15.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2 blocks, with a three-point shooting percentage of 39.6%

Relying on his growth and performance with the Pacers in the past few seasons, Turner proved that he is one of the best space-type insiders in the current service. Not only does he hit the three-point shooting percentage, but he also has a good production, and has top blocking ability. He has won the honor of blocking king.

The most important thing is that after being tempered in the playoffs, especially in the Eastern Conference Finals, Turner's resilience and stability have been greatly improved. For any team that wants to open up space, Turner is a high-quality insider strengthening candidate.

4th place: Irving (player option)

24-25 season: 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.3 steals, 40.1% of three-point shooting percentage

Whether in terms of past achievements, the state and game influence this season, and the quality of the star, Irving should be ranked higher. The reason why he ranks fourth is mainly because he is dealing with a torn cruciate ligament injury.

Although he has the player option, he is likely to stay in the Mavericks. If Irving cannot stay in the Mavericks, it means that the latter's strategy of sending Doncic away and exchanging Davis to win in the current situation will be completely defeated.

But if you get healthy and keep the lineup intact, the Mavericks are indeed likely to compete for the championship next season.

Third place: Randall (player option)

24-25 season: 18.7 points, 7.1 rebounds, 4.7 assists

If before the playoffs start, Randall should not be placed in front of Irving, even if the latter suffered a serious injury, as the playoffs progress, Randall is completing self-provement and transformation, completely getting rid of the team's cancer title.

In fact, since the second half of the playoffs, Randall began to integrate into the Timberwolves system, playing the role of the second in charge, and completely exploded in the playoffs, becoming a reliable second-hand scoring point. I believe that he will get a considerable contract with the Timberwolves in the offseason.

Second place: James (player option)

24-25 Season: 24.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1 steal

Although he was swept out by the Timberwolves 1-4 gentlemen in the first round of the playoffs, the Lakers' lineup was greatly adjusted in the mid-season and sent away Davis and replaced Doncic, and finally locked in the third place in the West. During the period

, 40-year-old James' performance was still remarkable, but after entering the playoffs, James still exposed the problem of physical inadequacy against a young team like the Timberwolves that emphasize physical confrontation.

plus the Lakers' inside weaknesses are obvious, James jumped to a big contract, and the appropriate salary cut will obviously increase the possibility of the Lakers' championship next season.

No. 1: Harden (player option)

24-25 season: 22.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 5.8 rebounds,

From a historical scorer at the peak to a top ball-holder and point guard today, Harden completed his self-provement and second transformation with the Clippers this season, successfully returning to the All-Star.

and played well in the first four games of the playoffs, until G5 Harden once again exposed his shortcomings in his key battle mentality and lack of stress resistance.

Even so, considering Harden's performance throughout the season, as long as he can rebound strongly in G6, he is still qualified to occupy the top spot and strive to get the last big contract of his career in the offseason.

The rest are ranked as follows

6-10: Gidey, VanVleet, Kumingga, Reed and Beasley.

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