Free Agent Centers Still Available Going Into The Season

 

15-man rosters will be locked for all NBA teams Monday at 5:00pm ET. With almost all teams already set for opening night, it means there are several big-name free agents still looking for a job. 

One of the biggest names is at the forward position, which we examined here. 

The center position, especially, is rife with former All-Stars that remain without a team heading into the new season. Here's the full list, with their ages in parentheses:

LaMarcus Aldridge (age 37)

Charles Bassey (22)

Willie Cauley-Stein (29)

DeMarcus Cousins (32)

Ed Davis (33)

Enes Freedom (30)

Dwight Howard (37)

Meyers Leonard (30)

Greg Monroe (32)

Tristan Thompson (31)

Killian Tillie (25)

Hassan Whiteside (33)

Cody Zeller (30)

Cauley-Stein was a late addition to this list, as the 7-year veteran 7-footer was waived by the Houston Rockets on the weekend. 

Dwight Howard is the most decorated of the available big men, with 8 All-Star appearances, 8 All-NBA honors, 5 All-Defensive Team honors, and 3 Defensive Player of the Year awards. 

DeMarcus Cousins is also on this list, despite his recent pleading to return to the league. Boogie is a 4-time All-Star whose career was derailed by a number of serious injuries. 

Hassan Whiteside and Tristan Thompson are 10+ year veterans who also have plenty still to offer a team in a backup role. 

LaMarcus Aldridge, at 37, is a 7-time All-Star, but he is thought to be ready to retire. 

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