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2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top power forwards available

POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS
SMALL FORWARDS / CENTERS

Pascal Siakam / Toronto

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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

A tornado of energy when trying to get to the basket, making it hard for opponents to stop him from attacking the rim. Solid outside shooter and a multi-positional defender but at his best as a driver and in transition.

2023/24 stats: 20.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 4.9 apg, 49.7 FG%, 21.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$37,893,408
Career earnings: $105,417,248
Agent: Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani

Tobias Harris / Philadelphia

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Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Versatile player on both ends thanks to having great size, skill and quick feet, which allow him to guard multiple positions. Few big men can shoot as well as he does from the outside and he also scores off the dribble. He’s improved without Harden around, too, getting more looks on offense and making more of a nightly impact as a scorer.

2023/24 stats: 16.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.7 apg, 50.9 FG%, 31.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$39,270,150
Career earnings: $211,814,722
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Torrel Harris

Miles Bridges / Charlotte

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Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

After missing a lot of time due to ugly off-court discretions, he’s been welcomed back by the NBA and looks great so far for the Hornets, scoring buckets in bunches and pretty efficiently, too. Prototypical modern forward who is versatile on both ends and can space the floor as well as handle the ball.

2023/24 stats: 20.0 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.5 apg, 50.0 FG%, 41.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$7,921,300
Career earnings: $16,317,853
Agent:  Rich Paul

Obi Toppin / Indiana

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Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Now that he’s playing in a wide-open system, he’s been effective thanks to his quickness and explosiveness against other frontcourt players, especially in transition. But his lack of size does hurt him as a rebounder and defender.

2023/24 stats: 12.7 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 61.1 FG%, 35.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$6,803,012
Career earnings: $15,315,480
Agent:  Austin BrownMitch NathanSam Rose

 

Kyle Anderson / Minnesota

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Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

A unique player thanks to the skill level he has at his size, essentially able to play some point guard standing at 6-foot-10. Can hit open threes and create for others.

2023/24 stats: 7.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.9 apg, 46.5 FG%, 11.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$9,219,512
Career earnings: $51,517,132
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

 

Patrick Williams / Chicago

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Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Remains quite young despite his experience thanks to being one of the younger players in his draft class, so still far too soon to give up on him despite the unimpressive start to his career. Great size, length and strength for a wing.

2023/24 stats: 8.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 42.4 FG%, 34.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$9,835,881
Career earnings: $22,265,760
Extension eligibility: Through the day before the start of the regular season
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith

 

Jeff Green / Houston / Team Option

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Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

More of a locker room leader at this point and no longer an every-night player. He can space the floor and attack the basket from the 4-spot when called upon and defend multiple positions.

2023/24 stats: 6.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.6 apg, 52.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$9,600,000
Career earnings: $81,434,810
Agent:  Jason Glushon

Taurean Prince / LA Lakers

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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Solid swingman who can make an impact on both ends of the floor. Capable outside spot-up shooter and slasher.

2023/24 stats: 9.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 43.5 FG%, 38.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$4,516,000
Career earnings: $43,434,040
Agent: Rich BedaSteve HeumannDave Spahn

 

Danilo Gallinari / Washington

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Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

Looking like he doesn’t have much juice left in his legs, which makes sense after such a long career with so many injuries. Even his once-effective three-point shot appears to have left him.

2023/24 stats: 7.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 45.0 FG%, 30.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$6,802,950
Career earnings: $197,164,814
Agent: Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz

 

Nicolas Batum / Philadelphia

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Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

Seasoned swingman who can still hit open threes and pick up some deflections on defense. Very experienced player who can provide leadership.

2023/24 stats: 6.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 55.7 FG%, 47.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$11,710,818
Career earnings: $187,838,139
Agent: Bouna Ndiaye

 

PJ Tucker / Philadelphia / Player Option

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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Rugged defender who can hit open threes from the corners. But doesn’t appear too have much left in the tank, perfectly understandable for a player as weathered as he is.

2023/24 stats: 1.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.5 apg, 31.6 FG%, 31.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$11,014,500
Career earnings: $67,917,354
Agent: Andre Buck

 

Torrey Craig / Chicago / Player Option

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Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Two-way swingman who can really defend and has the ability to hit open threes on the other end.

2023/24 stats: 5.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.1 apg, 41.6 FG%, 36.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings:

Career earnings: $15,756,104
Agent: Dave SpahnAustin BrownAaron Mintz

 

Kevin Love / Miami / Player Option

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Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran big man with championship experience. Lost a lot athletically by now but can hit open threes, rebound and is still an expert crosscourt passer, springing transition opportunities with his long passes.

2023/24 stats: 8.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 42.7 FG%, 36.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$3,835,738
Career earnings: $268,526,78
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Sam Goldfeder

 

Jae Crowder / Milwaukee

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John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Two-way swingman who can play the 3 or small-ball power forward. Solid outside shooter when open and has his feet set.

2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.7 apg, 53.2 FG%, 51.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$3,196,448
Career earnings: $66,467,306
Agent: Glenn Schwartzman

 

Marcus Morris / Philadelphia

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Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Floor-spacing power forward who provides toughness on both ends of the floor. An enforcer type. Able to score on face-up one-on-one chances, too.

2023/24 stats: 11.2 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.8 apg, 42.6 FG%, 36.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings:
$17,116,279
Career earnings: $90,869,022
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Chafie Fields

 

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