2025 NBA free agent rankings: Top point guards available this summer

hoopshype staff

Fri, 7 Feb 2025, 4:03 pm·10-min read

Nov 10, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) prepares to shoot the ball in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kyrie Irving / Dallas / Player Option

Jan 29, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) reacts to fan during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images

One of the best scoring point guards in the league with the ability to hit tough shots against elite defenses. A proven playoff performer who helped guide Dallas to the Finals last season. Also, an extremely crafty and quick ball-handler who can finish around the basket with a beautiful layup package. He remains at that All-Star level.

2024/25 stats: 24.5 ppg, 4.8 apg, 4.8 rpg, 1.2 spg, 0.4 bpg, 48.1 FG%, 41.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $41,000,000

Career earnings: $315,811,186

Agent: Shetellia Riley Irving

James Harden / LA Clippers / Player Option

Feb 2, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

An All-Star yet again this season, the bearded superstar has seen his game age like a fine wine. His shot-making isn't quite as efficient as it was in his prime but he remains a high-level scorer and playmaker.

2024/25 stats: 21.3 ppg, 8.4 apg, 5.7 rpg, 1.5 spg, 0.6 bpg, 39.3 FG%, 34.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $33,653,846

Career earnings: $374,374,274

Agent: Michael Silverman, Brandon Grier, Troy Payne

Fred VanVleet / Houston / Team Option

Jan 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

Smooth and confident point guard who can rain in buckets from deep beyond the arc. Good quickness getting to the basket, too, and great toughness. An excellent leader by example for this young Rockets squad.

2024/25 stats: 14.6 ppg, 5.8 apg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 38.7 FG%, 34.4 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $42,846,615

Career earnings: $165,684,923

Agent: Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz

Josh Giddey / Chicago / Restricted

Dec 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to pass the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Great playmaker with very good and creative vision. Good rebounder for his position, too. Not the most efficient scorer, though, including with his jumper and around the basket. Makes an off-ball impact on defense, too.

2024/25 stats: 12.0 ppg, 6.6 apg, 7.3 rpg, 1.1 spg, 0.5 bpg, 44.7 FG%, 33.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $8,352,367

Career earnings: $27,214,807

Agent: Daniel Moldovan

Tyus Jones / Phoenix

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 28: Tyus Jones #21 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on December 28, 2024 in San Francisco, California. 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 Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Very safe point guard with career great assist-to-turnover numbers because he doesn't take many huge risks with the ball. That also leads to a lack of great, flashy plays out of him. Can shoot it from the outside and from the midrange a bit off the dribble.

2024/25 stats: 11.0 ppg, 5.9 apg, 2.4 rpg, 0.9 spg, 46.8 FG%, 41.6 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,003,427

Career earnings: $65,850,050

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

D'Angelo Russell / Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 04: D'Angelo Russell #1 of the Brooklyn Nets dribbles the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Barclays Center on January 04, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Confident scorer and savvy playmaker. Excellent pull-up scorer. Now that he's gone from the Lakers pressure, he might be able to get back to what he used to do, and that's get buckets.

2024/25 stats: 13.1 ppg, 5.3 apg, 2.9 rpg, 1.0 spg, 0.4 bpg, 40.5 FG%, 33.9 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $18,692,307

Career earnings: $176,343,478

Agent: Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz

Russell Westbrook / Denver

Jan 12, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook (4) motions to the Dallas Mavericks fans after he scores on a layup during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Despite the criticism, he's actually done well in his transition to being a role player. Wouldn't be surprising to see Denver want him back, as he's formed good chemistry with Nikola Jokic, especially as a cutter. Plays with a lot of energy on defense.

2024/25 stats: 13 ppg, 6.4 apg, 5.1 rpg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 47.7 FG%, 33.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $5,631,296

Career earnings: $348,303,546

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

Dennis Schroeder / Detroit

Jan 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Dennis Schröder (right) steals the ball from Utah Jazz guard Patty Mills (8) during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

It's still early but so far, he's really hurt his free-agent value with his move from Brooklyn to Golden State. Has struggled as a Warriors player so far. Regardless, there's a shot he gets back to his former self, as he's a good driver, solid outside shooter and decent overall scorer. Very adept at the drive-and-kick game, too.

2024/25 stats: 14.4 ppg, 5.5 apg, 2.6 rpg, 1.1 spg, 41.8 FG%, 35.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $13,025,250

Career earnings: $103,742,434

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis

Chris Paul / San Antonio

Jan 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Chris Paul (3) runs the offense against the Miami Heat during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

Getting up there in age but still a very good backup-level point guard. Floor general, always gets guys in the right spots, can still hit shots from the midrange off the dribble.

2024/25 stats: 9.4 ppg, 8.2 apg, 4.1 rpg, 1.3 spg, 41.6 FG%, 36.2 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $10,460,000

Career earnings: $400,637,385

Agent: Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan

Spencer Dinwiddie / Dallas

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Tyus Jones (21) during the third quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Vet guard with great size who can hit some tough shots from the midrange, as well as make plays for others.

2024/25 stats: 10.1 ppg, 3.8 apg, 2.4 rpg, 0.9 spg, 40.4 FG%, 33.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771

Career earnings: $90,041,628

Agent: Jason Glushon

Davion Mitchell / Miami / Restricted

Jan 23, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Davion Mitchell (45) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kind of unique in that he's pretty much a 3-and-D combo guard. Streaky outside shooter but plays hard on defense and makes a solid impact on that end of the floor thanks to his lateral quickness and toughness.

2024/25 stats: 6.3 ppg, 4.6 apg, 2.0 rpg, 0.7 spg, 42.7 FG%, 35.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $6,451,077

Career earnings: $20,951,517

Agent: Alex Saratsis

Tre Jones / Chicago

MIAMI, FLORIDA - JANUARY 19: Tre Jones #33 of the San Antonio Spurs drives to the basket against the Miami Heat during the third quarter of the game at Kaseya Center on January 19, 2025 in Miami, Florida. 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 Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Like his older brother Tyus Jones, he's a very safe and steady floor general who won't make many mistakes but won't create plays out of nothing, either. Solid off-the-dribble scorer on occasion.

2024/25 stats: 4.4 ppg, 3.7 apg, 2.1 rpg, 0.6 spg, 48.4 FG%, 30.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,104,167

Career earnings: $23,198,912

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

Tre Mann / Charlotte / Restricted

Nov 1, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) looks to shoot guarded by Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Coming off a 14-game season that ended early due to injury, the point guard was having a breakout campaign prior to going down. That could cost him some money in potential free agency. Solid outside shooter off the dribble with very good quickness.

2024/25 stats: 14.1 ppg, 3.0 apg, 2.9 rpg, 0.5 spg, 43.5 FG%, 40.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $4,908,373

Career earnings: $14,047,213

Agent: Daniel Hazan

Ben Simmons / Brooklyn

Jan 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA;Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (10) posts up against Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

At least he's back to playing basketball basically full-time again? Can still create for others at a high level and still makes a decent defensive impact but he's still not quite back to his pre-injury self.

2024/25 stats: 6.3 ppg, 7.0 apg, 5.2 rpg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 55.2 FG%

2024/25 earnings: $40,338,144

Career earnings: $203,863,809

Agent: Bernie Lee

Vasilije Micic / Phoenix / Team Option

Jan 25, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Vasilije Micic (22) controls the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images

Solid chance he heads back to Europe this summer. He was a star overseas and a just-decent role player in the NBA. Lacks athleticism but a very crafty playmaker and scorer.

2024/25 stats: 7.5 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.4 rpg, 0.4 spg, 34.8 FG%, 36.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $7,723,000

Career earnings: $15,446,000

Agent: Jason Ranne

Malcolm Brogdon / Washington

Dec 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Doesn't look like the player who won Sixth Man of the Year a couple of seasons ago. But playing on such a bad Wizards team could be affecting his effort, which would be understandable. At his best, a heady lead guard who can score and do some playmaking.

2024/25 stats: 13.4 ppg, 4.1 apg, 4.1 rpg, 0.5 spg, 43.5 FG%, 30.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $22,500,000

Career earnings: $133,732,562

Agent: Rich Paul

Cameron Payne / New York

Dec 1, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Cameron Payne (1) reacts after scoring in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Quick point guard with a tight crossover who can do some shooting from beyond the arc.

2024/25 stats: 7.2 ppg, 2.5 apg, 1.4 rpg, 0.6 spg, 41.9 FG%, 38.9 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,003,427

Career earnings: $36,845,989

Agent: Jason Glushon

Dalano Banton / Portland

Nov 7, 2024; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Dalano Banton (5) dribbles against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the second half at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

Lead guard with fantastic size at 6-foot-9. Solid playmaker and slasher, and his three-point shooting, a former weakness, has really improved this season, which should up his free-agent value.

2024/25 stats: 8.5 ppg, 2.1 apg, 1.9 rpg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 41.0 FG%, 35.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $2,196,970

Career earnings: $6,705,452

Agent: Daniel Poneman and Mike Naiditch

Monte Morris / Phoenix

Jan 20, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) drives to the basket beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) in the fourth quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Was brought into Phoenix with some excitement as the team badly needed point guard help. But he's disappointed a bit this campaign, especially as an outside shooter.

2024/25 stats: 5.0 ppg, 1.7 apg, 1.4 rpg, 0.4 spg, 41.6 FG%, 30.4 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $2,800,834

Career earnings: $34,914,405

Agent: Andy Shiffman