Could Dwyane Wade be heading to China? That's one of the big questions still left unanswered as we move past three weeks of NBA free agency. Aside from Wade, there's still a number of quality names left unsigned, including Clint Capela, Rodney Hood and Greg Monroe. Plus, Carmelo Anthony will soon be an unrestricted free agent as well.
As for the stars who have gotten new deals, here's a quick recap. LeBron James decided to take his talents to Los Angeles and join up with the Lakers. Golden State pulled off a massive surprise, agreeing to terms with All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins on a one-year, $5.3 million deal. Did the Warriors just create the most dominant starting lineup ever? If Cousins is healthy then it's very possible. It was the biggest shock of NBA free agency so far, but there are still plenty of quality players still available.
Other stars quick to strike deals include Paul George re-upping with the Thunder, Chris Paul returning to the Rockets and Kevin Durant doing the same with the Warriors.
Our NBA experts submitted their own lists of the top 50 free agents before free agency began. The following is a cumulative ranking.
TOP 50 NBA FREE AGENTS FOR 2018
1
LeBron JamesLOS ANGELES LAKERS SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Los Angeles Lakers
The Decision 3.0 has come and gone, and LeBron is taking his talents to Los Angeles. Now we'll see who will join him.
2
Kevin DurantGOLDEN STATE WARRIORS SF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Warriors
K.D. declined his player option (gasp ), but quickly agreed to return to the Warriors, who will once again be favored to win the NBA title.
3
Paul GeorgeOKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Thunder
George has been the surprise of the offseason thus far, spurning the Lakers to return toRussell Westbrook and the Thunder long-term.
4
Nikola JokicDENVER NUGGETS C
Update: Agreed to five-year deal with Nuggets
Jokic technically became a restricted free agent when Denver declined his option, but he quickly locked up a five-year, $148 million max contract to stay with the Nuggets.
5
Chris PaulHOUSTON ROCKETS PG
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Rockets
Paul and the Rockets wasted no time hammering out a four-year max deal to keep Houston as Golden State's top challenger ... for now.
6
Clint CapelaHOUSTON ROCKETS C
Free agent type: Restricted
This time two years ago, who would have thought that Capela would be one of the most coveted free agents of 2018? He's an ideal big man for the modern NBA, and showed that he can stay on the court with anyone during the playoffs because of his defensive quickness and shot-blocking ability. The Rockets surely want to retain him, but they might not be able to match if another team throws a max offer his way.
7
DeMarcus CousinsGOLDEN STATE WARRIORS C
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Warriors
Uh, that was a surprise. Cousins shocked the world by adding his talents to the already-loaded Golden State roster, and now things just don't seem fair.
8
DeAndre JordanDALLAS MAVERICKS C
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Mavericks
No hostage situation necessary this time around. Jordan will finally get his chance to suit up for the Mavs after quickly agreeing to a contract.
9
Aaron GordonORLANDO MAGIC PF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Magic
Gordon skipped that whole restricted free agency thing and just elected to re-sign with the Magic, who were happy to oblige.
10
Julius RandleNEW ORLEANS PELICANS PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Pelicans
Randle was renounced by the Lakers and quickly found his new home in New Orleans.Anthony Davis was reportedly quite active in his recruitment.
11
Marcus SmartBOSTON CELTICS PG
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Celtics
Smart, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, has become a fan favorite in Boston for his hardworking style and penchant for making big plays. A key cog for the Celtics ' recent success in the NBA Playoffs, Smart and Boston agreed to a four-year deal worth a reported $52 million late in free agency. Not bad for a rugged defender with intangibles through the roof, but also one of the worst shooters in NBA history.
12
JJ RedickPHILADELPHIA 76ERS SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with 76ers
Redick played a key part in the Sixers' success last season, so Philly acted quickly to bring him back.
13
Trevor ArizaPHOENIX SUNS SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Suns
The Rockets received a tough blow when Ariza decided to sign with a young Phoenix squad. It was a surprising move from the veteran wing.
14
Derrick FavorsUTAH JAZZ PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Jazz
Favors re-upped with the Jazz, as they look to duplicate the success they had last season.
15
Isaiah ThomasDENVER NUGGETS PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Nuggets
How far Thomas has fallen. It wasn't long ago that he was talking about bringing out the Brinks truck to pay him this summer. Now he'll try to re-establish value on a one-year, minimum deal in Denver.
16
Tyreke EvansINDIANA PACERS PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Pacers
Evans was a hot commodity as a scoring guard who can play point or off the ball, and the Pacers swooped him up with a $12 million offer.
17
Jabari ParkerCHICAGO BULLS PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Bulls
Parker wasn't able to fully cash in on his free agency -- a history of ACL injuries will do that to you -- but he still managed to get a two-year, $40M deal from the Bulls.
18
Jusuf NurkicPORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS C
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Trail Blazers
Nurkic reportedly turned down a more lucrative offer from Portland several months ago, but saw the writing on the wall in this rough free agent market. He'll be in the middle for the Blazers again next season.
19
Zach LaVineCHICAGO BULLS PG
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Bulls
LaVine signed a $78 million offer sheet with the Kings to force Chicago's hand, but the Bulls quickly decided to bring the 23-year-old guard back into the fold.
20
Will BartonDENVER NUGGETS SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Nuggets
The Nuggets wasted no time re-signing Barton, a key member of their reserve unit.
21
Fred VanVleetTORONTO RAPTORS PG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Raptors
VanVleet made a great impression with Toronto last season, and they rewarded him with a mutli -year contract.
22
Luc Mbah a MouteLOS ANGELES CLIPPERS SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Clippers
Mbah a Moute's defense was a main component of the Rockets' assault on the NBA last season, but shoulder injuries limited him toward the end of the season and into the playoffs. He is the ideal modern NBA defender, able to guard all five positions -- a fact that wasn't lost on the Clippers.
23
Avery BradleyLOS ANGELES CLIPPERS SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Clippers
Despite an injury, the Clippers apparently saw enough of Bradley last season to fork over $25 million for two years.
24
Rajon RondoLOS ANGELES LAKERS PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Lakers
Rondo agreed to join LeBron James in Los Angeles, and joins an increasingly strange Lakers roster. We'll see how things end up.
25
Wayne EllingtonMIAMI HEAT SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Heat
Ellington will return to the Heat on a one-year, $6 million deal, and will look to continue to stretch the floor with his 3-point shooting.
26
Brook LopezMILWAUKEE BUCKS C
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Bucks
Lopez has adapted as much as he can to the modern game by stretching his range out well past the 3-point line. He has low mobility and rebounds even less than he used to, but there's always room in the league for a 7-footer who can knock down 3s.
27
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeLOS ANGELES LAKERS SG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Lakers
Shortly after LeBron's decision was announced, KCP agreed to return to the Lake Show.
28
Rudy GaySAN ANTONIO SPURS SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Spurs
Gay opted out of his contract with San Antonio, but agreed on a new deal shortly after free agency began.
29
Rodney HoodCLEVELAND CAVALIERS SG
Free agent type: Restricted
Hood's free agent stock took a hit when he was buried on the bench for the Cavs' NBA Finals run this season, but the upside is still there. At 6-8, Hood can shoot and has the defensive tools to improve on that end. Despite his recent struggles, at least one team will likely throw a decent offer at him.
30
Joe HarrisBROOKLYN NETS SF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Nets
Harris re-upped with the Nets just after the free agency bell rang on Sunday morning.
31
Montrezl HarrellLOS ANGELES CLIPPERS PF
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Clippers
Harrell showed much more of a scoring touch last season than he'd previously displayed in his NBA career. Combine that with his energy on both ends of the court, and the Clippers just couldn't afford to let the undersized big man go.
32
Dante ExumUTAH JAZZ PG
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Jazz
Exum is still full of potential, and the Jazz want to see it play out.
33
Elfrid PaytonNEW ORLEANS PELICANS PG
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Pelicans
Payton will return to his native New Orleans after agreeing to a one-year deal with the Pels.
34
Greg MonroeBOSTON CELTICS C
Free agent type: Unrestricted
Monroe got a third chance in Boston last season after falling out of the rotation in both Milwaukee and Phoenix. He showed that he can still be an effective post scorer off the bench, but what's that worth in the 2018 free agent market? We're about to find out.
35
Nerlens NoelOKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER C
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Thunder
The Thunder are taking a wise gamble on Noel, a talented big man who's coming off a rough season. OKC isn't risking much as this deal includes a player option in the second year.
36
Kyle AndersonMEMPHIS GRIZZLIES SF
Update: Agreed to four-year deal with Grizzlies
A highly skilled 6-8 wing, Anderson will try to help get Memphis back into the playoffs now that San Antonio has decided not to match his four-year $37 million offer sheet.
37
Dirk NowitzkiDALLAS MAVERICKS PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Mavericks
It came as a surprise to no one, but Nowitzki quickly agreed to terms with the Mavs. He'll play his 21st straight season in a Dallas uniform next season.
38
Ersan IlyasovaPHILADELPHIA 76ERS SF
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Bucks
Ilyasova has been a journeyman over the past few seasons, but he hopes to find a home in Milwaukee ... where he spent the first seven seasons of his career.
39
Aron BaynesBOSTON CELTICS C
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Celtics
Baynes proved to be a crucial part of Boston's success last season, so it was no surprise that they jumped at the chance to bring him back.
40
Michael BeasleyNEW YORK KNICKS PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Lakers
The walking bucket has reportedly found a spot on the Lakers roster. There's always room for a player who can put the ball in the basket, and the 6-9, 29-year-old is also a solid rebounder.
41
Dwyane WadeMIAMI HEAT SG
Free agent type: Unrestricted
Wade's days of jumping from city to city are probably over, so the Heat likely have the inside track on his free agency. But you never know what can happen if LeBron comes calling.
42
Ed DavisPORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Nets
Davis is a great role player, and he'll try to fit in with Brooklyn's up-and-coming roster next season.
43
Jeff GreenWASHINGTON WIZARDS PF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Wizards
Green ended up playing a key role in the Cavs' run to the Finals, and he'll try to do the same for the Wizards in their potential playoff run next season.
44
Amir JohnsonPHILADELPHIA 76ERS SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with 76ers
Johnson is a great chemistry guy and does the dirty work on both ends of the floor. The Sixers are glad to have him back.
45
Jerami GrantOKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER SF
Update: Agreed to three-year deal with Thunder
Grant's decision didn't get as much fanfare as Paul George's but he'll play a big role for the Thunder next season.
46
Marco BelinelliSAN ANTONIO SPURS SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Spurs
Belinelli had two of his best NBA seasons with San Antonio, and he'll try to rekindle the magic on his latest deal.
47
Shabazz NapierBROOKLYN NETS PG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Nets
Napier is coming off arguably his best season as a pro. A two-year contract with the Nets is a great-low risk deal and will give Brooklyn some guard depth after trading away Jeremy Lin .
48
Nemanja BjelicaMINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES PF
Update: Reached agreement with Kings
Bjelica had reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the 76ers, but went back on the agreement and will instead sign with the Kings.
49
Seth CurryPORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS SG
Update: Agreed to two-year deal with Trail Blazers
Curry missed all of last season with a leg injury, but is a knock-down shooter capable of playing both guard positions. He should help the Blazers bench.
50
Mario HezonjaNEW YORK KNICKS SF
Update: Agreed to one-year deal with Knicks
Hezonja was the No. 5 overall pick a few years ago, and the Knicks are hoping he can fulfill some of that potential.