Costless agency has just about wrapped up, but there are still a few marquee guys left out there for teams to add. Here is a look at the who is still left on the market. Below are 10 costless agents still available in costless agency with a few notable names added to the list.

1. Eric Bledsoe, PG, Phoenix Suns (RFA): Bledsoe hangs in the ether wondering what a guy has to do to get someone to make a stab at him. The situation in Phoenix has gone from bad to ugly in a matter of weeks with talks seemingly at a current halt. It seems likely that Bledsoe will end up returning to the Suns, but the questions are when and for how much? Bledsoe is reportedly contemplating whether to sign the qualifying offer for approximately $3 million that will allow him to become an unrestricted costless-agent next summer or accept the Suns 4-year, $48 million offer on the table.

2. Ray Allen, SG, Miami Heat: Allen was ambivalent about returning after the end of the season, and after the departure of LeBron James to Cleveland, Allen took off for a vacation to think over what to do next. His choices: 1. Retire, 2. Join the Cavs, 3. Return to the Heat, or 4. Find some other contender.

3. Shawn Marion, PF, Dallas Mavericks: The Mavericks decided to add veterans, but the Chandler Parsons contract took up most of their cap space and now it is considered unlikely that Marion returns. Marion still averaged 7.4 rebounds per 36 minutes last season at a decent percentage (11.9 percent).

Marion has made it clear that he wants to sign with a championship contender for another shot at a title. The Cavaliers look to be favorites in landing Marion at this point, but Marion wait until the Kevin Love speculated trade is official before he makes his decision.

4. Emeka Okafor, C, Phoenix Suns: The former Bobcat missed the entire season after suffering a severe neck injury. Even if he is set to miss some part of the upcoming season, it might be better to secure him now. Okafor's not going to set the world on fire, but given the horrific nature of rim protectors in this costless agent class, it might be a good call to lock him up.

Okafor pre-injury was not offensively skilled, but was not a complete zero either. And defensively, he is one of the best big men in the league. The neck injury is a major concern, but if he is available, it might worth taking a chance on him.

5. Andray Blatche, F, Brooklyn Nets: Blatche had generated interest from Toronto early in costless agency, but no deal manifested itself. Now the market has widely dried up and it is questionable whether Blatche will get a significantly better offer than the $1.43 million player option he left.

If a team can get Blatche now to come off as a seventh or eighth man, that is terrific value. What Blatche winds up getting after his up-and-down career arc is something to look. As an additional scoring big, he could have a fairly big impact. But young teams should be wary of giving him multi-year deals given his history of attitude issues.

6. Jordan Crawford, G, Golden State Warriors: Remember that two month stretch to start last season when Crawford was dishing assists in Boston and everyone thought Crawford had made the jump? That did not last long.

He was traded to Golden State and never really found a role. He is best when he is pulling off what he did in Boston, dishing assists and making plays with his athleticism. But that goes against his fundamental, gunning nature, and when he goes back to chucking, his value evaporates. Crawford is entirely system dependent when it comes to his team.

7. Ramon Sessions, PG, Milwaukee Bucks: Sessions is drawing interest from his former team in Charlotte, and the Bulls had interest before brining back Kirk Hinrich. He is not a pure anything, neither lethally efficient shooting, or great at managing an offense. He is, however, an all-around backup point guard and one that's still experienced and ready to play.

8. Jermaine O'Neal, C, Golden State Warriors: There's been so little on the Jermaine O'Neal front that some are beginning to think O'Neal is hanging it up for good. But O'Neal was still valuable last season, and rim protectors like him do not just go quietly into the night. Each team with a need for a veteran rim protector, like Miami and New York, should buffer up and make a bid. A guy willing to play for a team in contention, especially in a good market, has more value on veteran teams.

9. Michael Beasley, F, Heat: He's still got his athleticism and a scorer's touch. His maturity is what has been in question over the years. The former number 2 pick will be a low risk, high reward type project for any team that ends up signing him.

10. Elton Brand, F/C, Atlanta Hawks: The former Clipper wants to keep playing and can still rebound and score a little bit as well. Brand can still provide offense and leadership off the bench and can be a solid addition to a championship contender this season.

Notable Costless-Agents:

Chauncey Billups, PG, Detroit Pistons: Billups may be headed towards retirement, but if not, he is worth having around for veteran leadership and can play a few minutes in crunch if necessary.

Andrew Bynum, C, Indiana Pacers: Teams may have finally decided to stop giving Bynum anymore chances to resurrect his once promising NBA career. His lack of motivation and history of injury issues have scared off teams willing to give him another chance. He was reported to have worked out for the Clippers last week but there has not been much interest in the one-time All-Star center.

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Bryan Castillo
Mechanical Engineer graduate from Texas A&M University class of 2012. Favorite teams are the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, & Texas Rangers.