The Negotiators: Top 10 NBA Free Agents

Dwight Howard and others angle for big bucks.

Will They Stay or Will They Go? - BET.com takes a closer look at the top 10 unrestricted free agents in the NBA, as ranked by NBA.com. Keep reading for a breakdown of who has already committed and what teams they could be headed to next. — Britt Middleton Chris Paul put the fears of Los Angeles Clippers fans to rest on Monday after announcing on Twitter that he's "all in." The point guard agreed to a five-year, $107 million deal. He will sign off on it officially on July 10, the day the league moratorium on signing new deals is lifted, according to NBA.com. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Will They Stay or Will They Go? - BET.com takes a closer look at the top 10 unrestricted free agents in the NBA, as ranked by NBA.com. Keep reading for a breakdown of who has already committed and what teams they could be headed to next. — Britt Middleton Chris Paul put the fears of Los Angeles Clippers fans to rest on Monday after announcing on Twitter that he's "all in." The point guard agreed to a five-year, $107 million deal. He will sign off on it officially on July 10, the day the league moratorium on signing new deals is lifted, according to NBA.com. (Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

Dwight Howard - Will he stay in sunny Los Angeles? After a bumpy first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, rumors have been swirling of trouble in paradise. The star center has reportedly taken meetings with the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, with more expected to follow in the coming days.Update: Howard tweeted he is off to the Houston Rockets.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

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Dwight Howard - Will he stay in sunny Los Angeles? After a bumpy first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, rumors have been swirling of trouble in paradise. The star center has reportedly taken meetings with the Houston Rockets, Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, with more expected to follow in the coming days.Update: Howard tweeted he is off to the Houston Rockets.(Photo: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Josh Smith - Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith is reportedly being courted by the Rockets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers and the L.A. Lakers. NBA.com writes that Smith could pull in a five-year deal worth $75- $85 million.Update: Smith and the Detroit Pistons reportedly agree to a $54 million, four-year deal. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Josh Smith - Atlanta Hawks small forward Josh Smith is reportedly being courted by the Rockets, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, New Orleans Pelicans, Philadelphia 76ers and the L.A. Lakers. NBA.com writes that Smith could pull in a five-year deal worth $75- $85 million.Update: Smith and the Detroit Pistons reportedly agree to a $54 million, four-year deal. (Photo: Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Andrew Bynum - Knee injuries have plagued Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum in the past (he missed the 2012-2013 season), but it is estimated that Bynum is still worth a four-year deal set at $75 million. The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks are likely the top teams with the salary space. Update: The Cleveland Cavaliers have offered Bynum a two-year contract, worth $24 million. (Photo: CSM /Landov)

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Andrew Bynum - Knee injuries have plagued Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum in the past (he missed the 2012-2013 season), but it is estimated that Bynum is still worth a four-year deal set at $75 million. The Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets and Atlanta Hawks are likely the top teams with the salary space. Update: The Cleveland Cavaliers have offered Bynum a two-year contract, worth $24 million. (Photo: CSM /Landov)

David West - NBA.com credits Indiana Pacers power forward David West as one of the most underrated players in the league today. He reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth more than $36 million on July 2. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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David West - NBA.com credits Indiana Pacers power forward David West as one of the most underrated players in the league today. He reportedly agreed to a three-year deal worth more than $36 million on July 2. (Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Al Jefferson - NBA.com reported that Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson is being pursued by the Charlotte Bobcats. A new $70 million, four- or five-year deal is said to be his target.(Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)

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Al Jefferson - NBA.com reported that Utah Jazz center Al Jefferson is being pursued by the Charlotte Bobcats. A new $70 million, four- or five-year deal is said to be his target.(Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)

Manu Ginobili - San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (who joined the team in 2002) is likely to stay with the Spurs, despite rumors of his retirement. A three-year, $28 million contract could seal the deal. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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Manu Ginobili - San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili (who joined the team in 2002) is likely to stay with the Spurs, despite rumors of his retirement. A three-year, $28 million contract could seal the deal. (Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Andre Iguodala - Denver Nuggets guard/forward Andre Iguodala is likely to stay with the Nuggets. A new contract for him is expected to be in the ballpark of $75 million over five years.Update: Iguodala is expected to sign a $48 million, four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. . (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Andre Iguodala - Denver Nuggets guard/forward Andre Iguodala is likely to stay with the Nuggets. A new contract for him is expected to be in the ballpark of $75 million over five years.Update: Iguodala is expected to sign a $48 million, four-year deal with the Golden State Warriors. . (Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Paul Millsap - Seven years of NBA experience puts the value of Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap at around $45 million over five years. However, the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are reportedly eyeing him, too. (Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)

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Paul Millsap - Seven years of NBA experience puts the value of Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap at around $45 million over five years. However, the Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets are reportedly eyeing him, too. (Photo: George Frey/Getty Images)

Monta Ellis - For Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis, "anything in the $50-55 million range will get the attention of Ellis, an eight-year vet with a younger man’s bounce in his game," writes NBA.com reporter Sekou Smith. It's anticipated that Ellis will land with the Dallas Mavericks. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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Monta Ellis - For Milwaukee Bucks guard Monta Ellis, "anything in the $50-55 million range will get the attention of Ellis, an eight-year vet with a younger man’s bounce in his game," writes NBA.com reporter Sekou Smith. It's anticipated that Ellis will land with the Dallas Mavericks. (Photo: Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)