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2010 Free Agency Watch: The top 15

Originally Published: May 14, 2010

By Chad Ford | ESPN.com

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh headline what on paper is the greatest free-agent class ever. And while in most years, big free agents don't change teams, this year could be different.

Why? LeBron's Cavs have, once again, come up short in the playoffs. Wade's Heat team hasn't gotten past the first round since it won the title in 2006. Bosh's Raptors failed to make the playoffs again this year. So if they want to win a title, they may have to look elsewhere, or combine forces.

Given the number of high-profile teams -- including the Knicks, Heat, Bulls and soon-to-be Brooklyn Nets -- that can spend this summer, things have already become very interesting as speculation runs rampant.

Which players could make up the free-agent class of 2010? We have the latest word. To check out Chad Ford's free agent analysis, become an ESPN Insider today.