Photos: Top players in 2014 NBA free agency

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Photos: Top players in 2014 NBA free agency

Superstars LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony headline the class, but the middle of the pack is far from average.

Four summers ago James was the crown jewel of NBA free agency. "The Decision," four consecutive NBA Finals appearances and two titles later, history has repeated itself. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

Often overlooked as a member of Miami's Big 3, Bosh should get paid if he chooses to leave Miami. He's an NBA champion who can spread the floor with his shooting ability, posing a nightmare match-up for other big men in the league. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Anthony is at the point in his career where fans know he's a great individual talent, but he has yet to show that he can win significantly in the postseason. He only needs an NBA championship to be part of a rare class of guys who have won NCAA, Olympics and NBA titles. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Despite being close to the end of his career, he's still a premier player. His offensive touch (and off-foot fadeaway) is undeniable. He's a winner and fan favorite. The chance of him leaving Dallas is extremely unlikely. The better question is who, on this list, can he get to join him there? (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Believe it or not, he's actually good at a lot more than blowing kisses in LeBron James's face during games. He's aggressive defensively and productive offensively. The Indiana Pacers were a contender with him, and they'll certainly be looking to keep him. A negative: He's the new Ron Artest (a.k.a Metta World Peace), some would say. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Gortat may be the most polished big man available in this year's class. He's tough, smart, reliable and determined to win. The fine tuning of his game needs to be done. It would be surprising to see him leave the foundations the Wizards set in place this year, especially with John Wall beginning to flourish. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Although old, his game is still smooth, at least offensively. He's a little more suspect on the defensive end, but he's won multiple NBA championships, which makes him a rare commodity amongst free agents. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

When he gets hot from the 3-point line, watch out. This guy can really light it up. And when he's not scoring from the perimeter, he's looking to make the right play. He's also not scared to tangle with other, bigger guys in the league. Critics argue his defense needs some improvement. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Bledsoe came back from a knee injury this past season and showed everyone exactly why the Phoenix Suns were right in trading for him. Not only is he fun to watch, he's also a defensive dog. Teams will make their bids to lure him from the desert. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Arguably the best pure point guard available in this year's free agency class, Lowry has the attributes good point guards need to have: competitive, aggressive, strong, skilled. Concerns of attitude problems whittled away after this past season in Toronto. The team that gets him will have to pay a decent price. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images)

Maybe the most underrated player in this year's free agency class, Monroe is ferocious on the court. The team that gets him will have to pay a lot, but it will be money well spent. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

A source close to the Atlanta Hawks says the team wants Deng (red), the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Hawks beat writer Chris Vivlamore reports. The team itself cannot name specific players of interest until July 1. Deng is efficient and athletic. He's also a class act off the court. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Hayward is one of those players who's good at lots of things but not great at one, at least not yet. Still, he's a likable guy who will work hard wherever he lands. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Four summers ago James was the crown jewel of NBA free agency. "The Decision," four consecutive NBA Finals appearances and two titles later, history has repeated itself. (Photo by Chris Covatta/Getty Images)

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