With the NBA Play-In Tournament coming to a conclusion on Friday, there are now 16 of 30 teams left standing. For the other 14 teams, they can focus on the offseason. Here is the most important free agent on each of the four eliminated teams from the Play-In Tournament.<\/p>\n
(The most important free agent on each of the five Eastern Conference teams eliminated before the play-in can be seen here<\/a>. The most important free agent on each of the five Western Conference teams eliminated before the play-in can be seen here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n Now 30 years old, Caris LeVert<\/a> was acquired by the Hawks in early February in a trade that sent De\u2019Andre Hunter<\/a> to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Long one of the better scorers off the bench, he continued that role with Atlanta. In 26 games for his new squad, LeVert averaged 14.9 points on 48,2% shooting. He has now averaged at least 12 points per contest in each of the last eight seasons.<\/p>\n Other notable free agents: Clint Capela<\/a>, Garrison Mathews<\/a>, Larry Nance Jr.<\/a><\/p>\n Still just 22 years old, Josh Giddey<\/a> likely earned himself millions with his play late in the season. Over his last 19 outings, the fourth-year guard posted stellar averages of 21.2 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.3 assists, and 1.5 steals. In that timeframe, Giddey also shot 45.7% from beyond the arc. It was just last postseason while with the Oklahoma City Thunder that he became nearly unplayable in their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. In OKC\u2019s series loss, they showed no respect to his outside shot and played off him. He was unable to capitalize. If he keeps shooting like this for a full year, we may see Giddey as an All-Star in the near future.<\/p>\n Other notable free agents: Tre Jones<\/a><\/p>\n A nine-time All-Star, Kyrie Irving<\/a> has a player option for next season worth just shy of $44 million. ESPN\u2019s Shams Charania has reported that Dallas wants to bring him back on a three-year deal. He also stated that the Mavericks are optimistic that he can return in January from his torn ACL. The 33-year-old averaged 24.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 1.3 steals in 50 outings prior to the major injury. He made 40.1% of his three-point attempts, the seventh time in the last nine seasons that Irving was at least 40% from long distance.<\/p>\n Reporting for NBA Countdown on the target return for Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving after his March ACL tear: pic.twitter.com\/nIXqxiKNzR<\/a><\/p>\n — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 17, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nMost Vital Free Agent On Teams Eliminated In Play-In Tournament<\/h2>\n
Atlanta Hawks – Caris LeVert<\/h3>\n
Chicago Bulls – Josh Giddey (Restricted)<\/h3>\n
Dallas Mavericks – Kyrie Irving (Player Option)<\/h3>\n
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