NBA Free Agency: Ranking the top 35 free agents of the 2018 offseason

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 07: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 7, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 07: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the New Orleans Pelicans celebrates in the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 7, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 15: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to playing the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – APRIL 15: Rodney Hood #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers warms up prior to playing the Indiana Pacers in Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on April 15, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

23. Rodney Hood, Restricted

Stats: 14.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg

Just before he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers, many forget that Rodney Hood was emerging as one of the best young stars in the NBA. Even though he didn’t have the greatest of playoff runs with the Cavs, he should still get decent money this summer.

Question is, will the Cavs elect to bring him back?

If LeBron James returns, they would likely have to let him walk to save money for whatever corresponding moves they have in mind. Although, if LeBron leaves, he might be the exact type of young talent that they need to rebuild around.