As many already know basketball games are a critical part for the NBA because of the sponsorships and marketing reasons. Also, for the NBA franchises its important when they have a primetime game to prepare for it as either the home or the vising team.

That’s why the arrangement of the 2022-23 NBA Schedule is critical. Aside from that, theNational Basketball Association has delayed the release date due to important reasons that may lead to what’s going to happen in the next few weeks in terms of possible trades.

The NBA 2022-23 Schedule release date still uncertain

According to Marc Stein ofSubstack,the NBA 2022-23 Schedule release date hasn’t been cleared yet for unknown reasons. However, he said that is set to be released “until after next week”. Although, last season’s schedule release date was on August 20, there are some speculations about why is taking more time than usual.

“A week later than usual. Gotta believe the league is holding off to see if any of Durant/Irving/Mitchell are traded. No one wants to lock teams into (or out of!) primetime matchups and then see players get moved.”This is what Keith Smith posted on his Twitter account about this issue.

He also added later, “They can move games on and off national TV to some extent, but some nights there are only one or two games and sometimes only one game in the East or West primetime window.”That’s why possible trades for Donovan Mitchell and Kevin Durant are in some way holding off the release of the 2022-23 NBA Schedule.

Despite what many people think, most of the NBA Championship-contender teams have at least two or three players that help building up chemistry inside the locker room to improve it inside the basketball court. That’s why a team who was close to clinch at least the Conference finals, might need one of the players in this list.

In fact, at least one of the players among this list have already played a rotation role to mantain a certain level, which at the end helps to clinch an NBA Championship or at least a Conference Finals spot. Check out the full list below.

NBA Champs still available in the 2022 NBA Free Agency

This list includes a two-time and four-time NBA Championship winners. But there are Free Agents likeUdonis Haslem who is still available, but he will most likely retire before he finds an option that fits his needs in terms of money and minutes of play.

1. Rajon Rondo

The two-time NBA Champion Rajon Rondo has bounced between several NBA teams since he won his second ring with the Los Angeles Lakers. Although he might be a good player, due to his age a new project might be looking for a younger player. Therefore, the NBA market doesn’t have many options for Rondo yet.

2.Dwight Howard

Dwight Howard wasn’t the player expected for the Los Angeles Lakers last season. Despite he won the NBA Championship with the LA franchise in 2020, the Lakers’ front office are looking for financial wiggle room to acquire better players for the upcoming season.

3.Tristan Thompson

The 2016 NBA Champion bounced between the Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and the Chicago Bulls last season. Therefore, 31-year-old player has to keep looking to stay in the NBA as the options aren’t many for him.

4.Andre Iguodala

Despite many rumors have placed the 4-time NBA Champion Andre Iguodala out of the basketball courts, the 38-year-old player might still have a last chance to stay in the NBA. He could be the missing experienced piece for a Championship-contender locker room.

5.Jordan Nwora

The youngest of this short list, Jordan Nwora was crowned as NBA Champion in his rookie year with the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the 23-year-old player gained more minutes of play during the last season, he couldn’t managed to get a new deal with the 2021 NBA Champions. However, he still may return to them as he is a restricted free agent.

As many can recall, one of the most surprising teams of last season was the Dallas Mavericks. In addition, many of the players were all-known unrestricted free agents for the current NBA off-season. In fact, one of the players among that list is Jalen Brunson.

Despite, Brunson was offered a much bigger deal worth at least $106M with the Mavericks, he has agreed to be a Knicks player for the upcoming season. In fact, with this signing Brunson has made history aside from his multi-million dollar deal.

Jalen Brunson joins Carmelo Anthony in a short listof $100M deals with the New York Knicks

According to ESPN SeniorNBA Insider, Adrian Wojnarowski, “Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $104 million deal with the New York Knicks, his agents Aaron Mintz and Sam Rose,tell ESPN. The deal includes a player option on the final season.”He stated on Twitter.

Therefore, Jalen Brunson will be the forth player to sign an $100 million-dollar dealwith the New York Knicks listed along withCarmelo Anthony, Julius Randle andAllan Houston.In addition, Brunson will be the first NBA player to close out a deal worth $100M without been an All-Star before.During the last 2021-22 NBA Season, Brunson averaged 16points, 5assists and 4rebounds in 79 games this season for the Dallas Mavericks.

As many NBA teams are preparing for the upcoming season, so are the players for their future. That’s why this part of the off-season is one of the mostuncertain and exciting. It doesn’t matter if it is an unrestricted or restricted free agent, almost anything can happen.

In fact, NBA Free Agency signings have made a statementthat clearlybenefited the champion teams. As for this year’s free-agency there are multiple transfers still on talks. However, most of them involved these six players listed below.

2022 NBA Free Agency: Top NBA Free Agents for this year

As it was reported, Kyrie Irving has stated he is taking his player option to stay with the Brooklyn Nets, therefore he won’t be part of the 2022 NBA Free Agency, however there are still players that haven’t cleared up their situation. Here is the top 6NBA players of this year’s free agency.

1. Zach LaVine

Zach LaVine played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2021-22 NBA season. He made it to the NBA Playoffs for the first time in his career. In addition, he averaged24points, 4rebounds and 4assists in 67 games this season. According to multiple reports, LaVine has been linked to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Dallas Mavericks and the Atlanta Hawks to name a few.

2. James Harden

James Harden played for the Brooklyn Nets andPhiladelphia 76ers in the 2021-22 NBA season. Although he couldn’t helped Joel Embiid advance to the Conference Finals, he averaged21points, 10assists and 7rebounds in 21 games. According to a recent report, Harden is willing to give up his last year’s contract to sign with the Sixers for less money.

3. Miles Bridges

Miles Bridgesplayed for the Charlotte Hornets in the 2021-22 NBA season. Despite last season wasn’t his best, he managed to have a good level. He averaged averaged 20points, 7rebounds and 4assists in 80 games. That’s why Hornets’ GMMitch Kupchak stated that they want him back on the team for the upcoming season. However, they might have to pull their wallets out to sign him at least for a 30-million-dollar-deal.

4. DeAndre Ayton

DeAndre Ayton played for the Phoenix Suns in the 2021-22 NBA season. In fact, he averaged7points, and 10reboundsin 58 games. However, neither Monty Williams nor Suns’ GM James Jones want him on the team next season. Therefore, Ayton is looking for a deal that fill up his needs with a team that values him. According to multiple reports he has been linked to Atlanta Hawks.

5. Jalen Brunson

Jalen Brunson might have found his place in the league with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2021-22 NBA season. However, thanks to his performance, he has been looking to get a deal that justify his on-court skills. He averaged16points, 5assists and 4rebounds in 79 gameslast season. According to multiple reports he has been linked to the Mavs and the New York Knicks.

6. Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal played for the Washington Wizard in the 2021-22 NBA season. He averaged23points, 6assists and 5rebounds in 40 games. Thanks to this performance, he has been linked to several teams in the last couple of months. As he said “My biggest fear is that I walk away from the game without giving myself a chance to win“. However, it is most likely he will stay with the Wizards for the upcoming season.