5 Best Free Agents Still Available Not Named Kawhi Leonard

Sunday's inception of the NBA's 2019 free agency period lived up to the hype. We now have a pairing of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in Brooklyn at the Barclays Center. The Nets elected to move on from point guard D'Angelo Russell after an All-Star 2018-2019 campaign, the 76ers are in the midst of parting ways with Jimmy Butler, and Damian Lillard cashed-in in a BIG way in terms of a supermax contract extension with Portland.

However, there's still plenty of talent braving the free agency waters. Let's take a look at five of the biggest names still available not named Kawhi "The Board Man" Leonard.

5. Willie Cauley-Stein

Put some RESPECT on Willie's game! The 25-year-old big man has improved statistically in each of his four seasons in the Association. The former Kentucky star averaged a shade under 12 points and 8.4 rebounds per game for Sacramento in 2018-2019. In sum, he's established himself as a starting-caliber center and could provide even more value coming off the bench.

4. Kelly Oubre

You may not have realized (largely because he was playing in Phoenix) but Oubre enjoyed his best season in the league last season. After being traded from the Wizards to the Suns, the 23-year-old winger averaged 16.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game. More importantly, he improved his previously-criticized efficiency, shooting 45% from the floor. If Phoenix elects to move on, Kelly can easily became an excellent role player or low-level starter for a contending team that needs a pure scorer and elite defender.

3. Marcus Morris

Simply put, Morris is one of the best bench scorers still available. Last season he tallied 14 points and 6 rebounds per game while shooting an alluring 37% from 3-point land. The Celtics have expressed marginal interest in re-signing the former Kansas Jayhawk, but a reunion with Brad Stevens remains unlikely due to the money that Morris will command.

2. Danny Green

Green is undoubtedly one of the most experienced veterans remaining on the market and arguably the one most ready to contribute to a team with championship aspirations. His 3-and-D persona promises to entertain some compelling offers. But, he's reportedly awaiting on Kawhi's decision before making his. If Leonard does not return to Toronto, neither will Green.

1. DeMarcus Cousins

It had to be Boogie, right? Coming off a torn Achilles, the four-time All-Star had a solid bounce-back season with Golden State, averaging 16.3 points and 8.2 rebounds in 30 regular season games. Those numbers are poised to elevate in a starting lineup that doesn't boast the likes of Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Klay Thompson. The only question concerning Cousins, however, is how much money teams are willing to throw at him, given his Achilles injury as well as the torn quadricep he suffered in the playoffs.