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2025 NBA free agent rankings: Early look at the top potential available players
The 2025 free agent class was hyped as potentially the strongest since 2019, thanks to a speculated salary cap surge from a new TV rights deal. However, the NBA and the players’ union capped salary increases at 10 percent annually to avoid a drastic spike like in 2016. Additionally, players can now earn more through extensions, narrowing the financial difference between extending and testing free agency. This change has seen players favor extensions to avoid market uncertainties.
Still, there may be a bunch of good free agents available next year. Below is a ranking of every player currently able to become a free agent by then.
Jayson Tatum / SF / Boston / Player Option
One of the future faces of the league in the post-LeBron era. Possesses eventual MVP potential. Elite scorer from all three levels. Can face up and score on anyone. Also a very good rebounder, passer and defender. An excellent option to build a title contender around.
2023/24 stats: 27.0 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4.9 apg, 47.4 FG%, 37.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $32,600,060
Career earnings: $88,528,600
Agent: Jeff Wechsler and Rishi Daulat
Jalen Brunson / PG / New York / Player Option
Since leaving Dallas and getting a primary option role, he has blossomed into one of the top guards in the league. Very tough player who doesn’t back down to bigger opponents. Smooth scorer. Excellent floater and can hit threes or midrange jumpers off the dribble. Can he be a championship contender’s best player is the only question.
2023/24 stats: 27.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 6.4 apg, 47.8 FG%, 40.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $26,346,666
Career earnings: $33,846,102
Agent: Aaron Mintz and Sam Rose
Donovan Mitchell / SG / Cleveland / Player Option
One of the best shooting guards in the game. Explosive leaper and scorer. Also can make very tough shots over the best defenders the league has to offer. Fantastic, quick first step and can finish over big men near the basket.
2023/24 stats: 27.4 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 6.1 apg, 46.8 FG%, 37.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $33,162,030
Career earnings: $73,581,271
Agent: Ty Sullivan and Austin Brown
Scottie Barnes / SF / Toronto / Restricted
Excellent modern power forward thanks to versatility on both ends of the floor. Great scorer but also rebounder and playmaker on the wing. Can defend multiple positions thanks to high IQ, length and instincts.
2023/24 stats: 19.9 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 6.1 apg, 47.5 FG%, 34.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,008,680
Career earnings: $14,925,000
Agent: Bill Duffy
Lauri Markkanen / PF / Utah
Floor-spacing power forward who scores at a high level and isn’t just a spot-up shooter. Very tough shot-maker off the dribble. Can hit fadeaways off of post-ups, too.
2023/24 stats: 23.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 2.0 apg, 48.3 FG%, 40.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,259,999
Career earnings: $52,556,031
Agent: Michael Lelchitski
Paul George / SF / LA Clippers
Despite age and injury history, still has great burst and leaping ability. Three-level scorer, all at a high level. Can knock down tough shots from all over the floor as well as defend the opposing team’s best player late in games. Will only enter 2025 free agency if he opts in this summer.
2023/24 stats: 22.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 46.3 FG%, 40.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $45,640,084
Career earnings: $261,454,853
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Brandon Ingram / SF / New Orleans
High-level scorer on the wing with freakish length and quickness for a player with his size. Length lets him nail shots over tough defending at a star level. Good rebounder and passer for a wing.
2023/24 stats: 21.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 5.8 apg, 49.1 FG%, 36.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $33,833,400
Career earnings: $112,227,085
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler
Alperen Sengun / C / Houston / Restricted
Considered a Jokic-Lite. Extremely smooth game for a big man. Can get buckets from three or post-up defenders to finish aptly around the basket. Good ball-handler and great passer for a big man.
2023/24 stats: 21.1 ppg, 9.3 rpg, 5.0 apg, 53.7 FG%, 29.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,536,280
Career earnings: $6,590,040
Agent: Sean Kennedy
Evan Mobley / C / Cleveland / Restricted
Very mobile big man who has Defensive Player of the Year potential with quickness and shot-blocking. Elite length helps him finish around the basket.
2023/24 stats: 15.6 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 3.1 apg, 57.8 FG%, 31.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,882,640
Career earnings: $16,553,880
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
LeBron James / SF / LA Lakers
The potential GOAT remains trucking along as one of the best players in the league. Elite scorer, rebounder and playmaker to this day, and could land a short-term max contract from any team. Probably entering free agency this summer instead of 2025, but we list him here just in case.
2023/24 stats: 25.5 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 8.1 apg, 53.0 FG%, 40.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $47,607,350
Career earnings: $434,986,078
Agent: Rich Paul
Cade Cunningham / PG / Detroit / Restricted
Great size for a lead guard and can score at a high level from three, the midrange and near the bucket. Very good rebounder and playmaker as well. Has the ability to do a lot of things at a high level.
2023/24 stats: 22.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 7.5 apg, 45.0 FG%, 35.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $11,055,360
Career earnings: $20,602,920
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and James Dunleavy
Jamal Murray / PG / Denver
Bouncy and an elite tough-shot-maker. Good playmaker. Doesn’t mind being the Robin to another player’s Batman. But can take over late in games with his three-level scoring.
2023/24 stats: 20.9 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 6.6 apg, 47.9 FG%, 41.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $33,833,400
Career earnings: $102,914,106
Agent: Mike George and Jeff Schwartz
Franz Wagner / SF / Orlando / Restricted
Slashing wing who is very efficient with his dribbles and scoring. Won’t ever try to do too much, just enough to score or keep the ball moving. All-Star potential if he takes another step.
2023/24 stats: 20.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.9 apg, 47.7 FG%, 29.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $5,508,720
Career earnings: $10,266,120
Agent: Jason Glushon
Julius Randle / PF / New York / Player Option
One of the best-scoring power forwards in the league. Great quickness, strong shoulder, good finisher around the basket. Can even knock down jumpers, including from three.
2023/24 stats: 24.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.0 apg, 47.2 FG%, 31.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $28,226,880
Career earnings: $103,591,962
Agent: George Bass, Steve Heumann, Aaron Mintz
Rudy Gobert / C / Minnesota / Player Option
Fantastic shot-blocker, rim-protector and finisher around the basket who is showing no signs of slowing down.
2023/24 stats: 13.7 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 2.1 bpg, 64.8 FG%, 64.9 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $41,000,000
Career earnings: $176,520,609
Agent: Bouna Ndiaye
Kyrie Irving / PG / Dallas / Player Option
Remains one of the best scoring point guards in the league with the ability to hit tough shots against elite defenses. Also an extremely crafty and quick ball-handler who can finish around the basket with a beautiful layup package.
2023/24 stats: 25.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 5.2 apg, 49.3 FG%, 41.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $37,037,037
Career earnings: $236,774,149
Agent: Shetellia Riley Irving
Jimmy Butler / SF / Miami / Player Option
Age starting to affect him but at least making up for it a bit by having a great season shooting the basketball. When fully engaged, still on of the best two-way players in the league. The thing is, he likes to save his top efforts for the playoffs, which can hurt his teams during the regular season.
2023/24 stats: 21.4 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 4.8 apg, 50.0 FG%, 42.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $45,183,960
Career earnings: $218,700,628
Agent: Bernie Lee
Derrick White / PG / Boston
Very heady player who makes good decisions consistently. Very impactful on defense but also gets buckets on offense.
2023/24 stats: 15.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 5.0 apg, 46.6 FG%, 40.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $18,357,143
Career earnings: $41,357,552
Agent: Mike Lindeman, Jared Mucha, Jeff Schwartz
OG Anunoby / SF / New York
Great defender on the wing, can take the task of guarding star players every night. Good slasher, spot-up shooter and can even do some scoring off the dribble at times. Likely to opt out in 2024.
2023/24 stats: 14.9 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.3 apg, 49.2 FG%, 37.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $18,642,857
Career earnings: $43,180,547
Agent: Austin Brown, Andrew Morrison, Sam Rose
Myles Turner / C / Indiana
Shot-blocking, floor-spacing big man, making him a valuable archetype. Has improved toughness and consistency.
2023/24 stats: 17.3 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 52.4 FG%, 34.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $20,975,000
Career earnings: $99,532,934
Agent: Austin Brown
Aaron Gordon / PF / Denver / Player Option
Elite role player. Great size for a wing, can really dominate on the offensive glass if teams try and hide bad defenders on him. Fantastic slasher and finisher above the basket.
2023/24 stats: 13.8 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 56.0 FG%, 28.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $22,266,182
Career earnings: $114,710,368
Agent: Calvin Andrews
Jonathan Kuminga / SF / Golden State / Restricted
Exploded this season into what he was drafted to be, a great slashing off-ball wing. Much-improved skill set as a shooter and ball-handler.
2023/24 stats: 16.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 53.0 FG%, 32.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,012,840
Career earnings: $11,206,200
Agent: Aaron Turner
Fred VanVleet / PG / Houston / Team Option
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.
2023/24 stats: 16.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 8.2 apg, 41.4 FG%, 38.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $40,806,300
Career earnings: $82,032,008
Agent: Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz
Jalen Johnson / SF / Atlanta / Restricted
Really blossoming into a smooth-scoring swingman with a strong bucket-getting prowess. Great rebounder for his position, too.
2023/24 stats: 15.9 ppg, 8.6 rpg, 3.5 apg, 51.6 FG%, 35.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,925,360
Career earnings: $5,452,320
Agent: Lucas Newton
Jrue Holiday / PG / Boston
Elite defender who can guard multiple positions. Good scorer, too, but doesn’t have a problem taking a backseat to star teammates. Winning player.
2023/24 stats: 12.9 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.0 apg, 48.6 FG%, 44.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $36,861,707
Career earnings: $222,534,244
Agent: Jason Glushon
D'Angelo Russell / PG / LA Lakers
A great 2023-24 season has really upped his value heading into free agency. Smooth and very confident scorer out of the midrange and from three. Good vision as a passer, too. Expected to opt out this summer, but technically could enter free agency in 2025.
2023/24 stats: 17.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 6.3 apg, 46.7 FG%, 41.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,307,693
Career earnings: $140,343,478
Agent: Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz
Jalen Green / SG / Houston / Restricted
Extremely bouncy 2-guard who can shoot and get buckets off the dribble. Has star potential but it’s taking him some time to figure out the game at the NBA level.
2023/24 stats: 18.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.4 apg, 41.7 FG%, 32.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,891,480
Career earnings: $18,433,920
Agent: Aaron Mintz and Andrew Morrison
Alex Caruso / SG / Chicago
Elite defender out of the backcourt with some shooting and slashing ability on offense.
2023/24 stats: 9.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.1 apg, 46.9 FG%, 39.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,460,000
Career earnings: $23,334,500
Agent: Greg Lawrence
Bruce Brown / SG / Toronto
Swingman who is a winning player. Can do a bit of everything. Has even played some small-ball center before. Good slasher and finisher around the basket. Can hit open jumpers, too.
2023/24 stats: 11.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 46.7 FG%, 31.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $22,000,000
Career earnings: $15,134,279
Agent: Ty Sullivan and Steve Heumann
Naz Reid / C / Minnesota / Player Option
Great quickness, ball-handling and shooting ability for a big man. Can really get buckets out of the frontcourt.
2023/24 stats: 12.9 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 48.0 FG%, 41.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $12,950,400
Career earnings: $6,129,593
Agent: Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz
Brook Lopez / C / Milwaukee
Veteran 7-footer with great shot-blocking skills who also spaces the floor from three. Age isn’t affecting him that much yet.
2023/24 stats: 12.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 47.7 FG%, 35.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $25,000,000
Career earnings: $172,774,768
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
Josh Giddey / PG / Oklahoma City / Restricted
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.
2023/24 stats: 11.6 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 4.4 apg, 46.0 FG%, 32.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,587,040
Career earnings: $12,275,400
Agent: Alex Saratsis
Malcolm Brogdon / PG / Portland
Heady lead guard with good size and strength for the position. Can shoot threes and use his strong shoulder to get to the basket and finish.
2023/24 stats: 15.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 5.5 apg, 44.0 FG%, 41.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $22,500,000
Career earnings: $88,732,562
Agent: Austin Brown and Ty Sullivan
Khris Middleton / SF / Milwaukee / Player Option
Health is starting to be a serious concern. It seems likely he chooses to opt into the final year of his contract but that could change depending on his playoff run. When healthy, great three-level scorer and good playmaker.
2023/24 stats: 14.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 5.0 apg, 48.7 FG%, 37.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $29,320,988
Career earnings: $196,317,167
Agent: Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz
Ivica Zubac / C / LA Clippers
His best skill set is probably as a screen-setter. Also a good rebounder on both ends and has good hands in traffic, helping him finish around the basket.
2023/24 stats: 11.5 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 1.4 apg, 65.3 FG%, 68.7 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $10,933,333
Career earnings: $35,015,884
Agent: Mike Lindeman, Jared Mucha, Jeff Schwartz
Jonathan Isaac / PF / Orlando
Elite defender thanks to quick feet and great length. All-Defensive Team potential but has dealt with a lot of tough injuries that have set him back a bit.
2023/24 stats: 6.5 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.2 bpg, 50.0 FG%, 36.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,400,000
Career earnings: $57,124,405
Agent: Jeff Wechsler
Bojan Bogdanovic / SF / New York
Reliable veteran small forward who can shoot it from three and the midrange, getting buckets that way. Not much of a defender.
2023/24 stats: 17.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.0 apg, 45.1 FG%, 39.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $20,000,000
Career earnings: $104,376,530
Agent: Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
Cam Thomas / SG / Brooklyn / Restricted
Pure bucket-getter especially from three and the midrange. Gets very good rise on his jumper and can stop on a dime to get shots off.
2023/24 stats: 21.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.7 apg, 44.0 FG%, 37.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,240,160
Career earnings: $4,174,440
Agent: Jim Tanner and Terrence Felder
John Collins / PF / Utah / Player Option
Explosive 4-man who can shoot from the outside with his feet set. Maybe not the most impactful towards winning, though. Bouncy around the basket and can really throw down big dunks.
2023/24 stats: 14.6 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 52.7 FG%, 34.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $25,340,000
Career earnings: $57,559,862
Agent: Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz
Caris LeVert / SG / Cleveland
Crafty scorer who can play some 2 or 3. Inconsistent with his jumper hurts his impact but has a smooth ability to get creative buckets. Slippery with the ball in his hands.
2023/24 stats: 13.8 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.1 apg, 41.4 FG%, 32.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $15,384,616
Career earnings: $60,023,277
Agent: Austin Brown
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope / SG / Denver
Veteran 2-guard with championship experience with two teams. Specializes as a spot-up shooter but can also shoot off of one or two dribbles.
2023/24 stats: 10.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 44.6 FG%, 39.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $14,704,938
Career earnings: $88,997,400
Agent: Rich Paul
Bobby Portis / C / Milwaukee / Player Option
Good scorer for a big man thanks to post-game, spot-up shooting and face-up game. Solid rebounder, too, but not the most impactful defender.
2023/24 stats: 13.1 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.2 apg, 50.0 FG%, 37.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $11,710,818
Career earnings: $40,573,336
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown
Trey Murphy / SF / New Orleans / Restricted
Outside shooting specialist with some off-the-dribble scoring as well. Won’t get you much scoring or playmaking besides with his shooting.
2023/24 stats: 14.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 44.6 FG%, 37.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,359,280
Career earnings: $6,260,280
Agent: Sean Kennedy
Dennis Schroeder / PG / Brooklyn
Quick and savvy point guard who can do some scoring and playmaking. Pest on defense, too, with good length and quickness laterally.
2023/24 stats: 13.9 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 6.0 apg, 44.4 FG%, 38.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $12,405,000
Career earnings: $78,312,184
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis
Clint Capela / C / Atlanta
Pick-and-roll big man who has great length and hops around the rim. Good shot-blocker and rebounder, too, but very limited range as a scorer.
2023/24 stats: 11.2 ppg, 10.5 rpg, 1.5 bpg, 56.3 FG%, 65.0 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $20,616,000
Career earnings: $92,562,688
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara and Jason Ranne
Tim Hardaway Jr. / SG / Dallas
Struggled in 2023-24 but would still garner interest in the open market thanks to veteran status and prior production as an outside shooter.
2023/24 stats: 15.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 40.9 FG%, 36.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,897,728
Career earnings: $119,767,741
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin
Russell Westbrook / PG / LA Clippers
Effective bench player at this point in his career. Like a mini-Draymond Green these days because his impact comes off of defense and playmaking. Great on the offensive glass. Still takes poor shots and can’t be expected to put up huge nightly numbers anymore.
2023/24 stats: 11.1 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 4.4 apg, 45.2 FG%, 26.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,835,738
Career earnings: $338,836,512
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
Dorian Finney-Smith / PF / Brooklyn / Player Option
Great role player thanks to defensive versatility and scoring off of cuts and spot-up threes.
2023/24 stats: 8.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.6 apg, 42.6 FG%, 37.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $13,932,008
Career earnings: $28,340,881
Agent: Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz
Jalen Suggs / SG / Orlando / Restricted
Elite speed on the opener floor, very effective defender and has become a more accurate outside shooter.
2023/24 stats: 12.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.6 apg, 46.3 FG%, 39.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $7,252,080
Career earnings: $13,515,240
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara and Jason Ranne
Chris Paul / PG / Golden State Warriors
Seemingly in the last part of his NBA career but still a very good playmaker and midrange scorer when he’s out there.
2023/24 stats: 9.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 7.0 apg, 43.3 FG%, 37.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $30,800,000
Career earnings: $359,377,385
Agent: Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan.
Caleb Martin / SF / Miami
Swingman who has really developed as a one-on-one scorer. Can also get some buckets in transition, as a spot-up shooter and as cutter.
2023/24 stats: 10.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.1 apg, 45.6 FG%, 39.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,802,950
Career earnings: $9,739,302
Agent: Eric Fleisher
Terance Mann / SG / LA Clippers
Slasher off the ball and can even run some offense as a lead guard at times. Can hit open threes but at times hesitates too much to shoot.
2023/24 stats: 8.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.7 apg, 49.0 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $10,576,923
Career earnings: $6,231,283
Agent: David Mondress
Isaiah Joe / SG / Oklahoma City / Team Option
Has developed into what was expected out of him coming out of college, and that’s to be a good outside shooter and overall scorer.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.1 apg, 45.8 FG%, 41.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,997,238
Career earnings: $4,252,381
Agent: Mike Conley
Reggie Jackson / PG / Denver / Player Option
Veteran point guard with a lot of confidence. Can go on quick scoring tears and get hot at a moment’s notice. Can be a bit of a shot-chucker at times, though.
2023/24 stats: 10.0 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 3.7 apg, 44.1 FG%, 35.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000
Career earnings: $92,653,875
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Jalen Smith / C / Indiana / Player Option
Athletic center who can score on rolls to the basket and block some shots as well as knock down open shots from time to time.
2023/24 stats: 10.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.1 apg, 61.4 FG%, 44.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $5,043,773
Career earnings: $13,373,880
Agent: Mike Kneisley
Quentin Grimes / SG / Detroit / Restricted
Quick and solid ball-handling guard who can score from all three levels.
2023/24 stats: 7.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 37.2 FG%, 33.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,385,720
Career earnings: $4,445,640
Agent: David Bauman
Al Horford / C / Boston
Still a very effective defender and can space the floor from three. Solid passer for a big man.
2023/24 stats: 8.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.7 apg, 49.4 FG%, 40.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $10,000,000
Career earnings: $269,728,232
Agent: Jason Glushon
Moritz Wagner / C / Orlando / Team Option
Big man with crafty moves as far as scoring near the bucket. Good ball-handling and counter moves to fool defenders. Solid quickness.
2023/24 stats: 11.0 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 59.3 FG%, 31.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,000,000
Career earnings: $9,819,612
Agent: Jason Glushon
Nickeil Alexander-Walker / SG / Minnesota
Developed into an effective defender thanks to quickness and length. Can do some scoring, too, but really thrives on defense.
2023/24 stats: 7.7 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.6 apg, 43.7 FG%, 38.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,687,500
Career earnings: $14,349,113
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
Eric Gordon / SG / Phoenix / Player Option
Veteran 2-guard who can shoot threes from deep or attack the basket on hard closeouts. Not as quick as in his prime.
2023/24 stats: 12.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 44.8 FG%, 38.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $178,199,742
Agent: Steve Heumann and Aaron Mintz
Santiago Aldama / C / Memphis / Restricted
Average athlete and inconsistent three-point shooter but plays with loads of effort, makes winning plays and has good feel for the game.
2023/24 stats: 10.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 43.2 FG%, 34.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,194,200
Career earnings: $4,088,640
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman
Moses Moody / SG / Golden State / Restricted
Good feel for the game which makes up for average athleticism. Can do some scoring from the midrange and getting to the basket but a mediocre outside shooter.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.7 apg, 45.7 FG%, 32.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,918,480
Career earnings: $7,302,360
Agent: Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz
Kevon Looney / C / Golden State
Veteran big man who knows his role and will never try to do too much. Just wants to make winning plays. Solid finisher around the basket and a bruiser down low.
2023/24 stats: 4.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 59.9 FG%, 66.7 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $7,500,000
Career earnings: $27,817,476
Agent: Todd Ramasar
Larry Nance Jr. / PF / New Orleans
Explosive power forward/center who is at his best around the basket finishing out of the pick-and-roll. Dangerous lob threat. Won’t provide much floor-spacing but underrated passer.
2023/24 stats: 5.5 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.6 apg, 58.2 FG%, 42.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $10,375,000
Career earnings: $50,907,052
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller
Tre Jones / PG / San Antonio
Safe point guard with impressive assist-to-turnover margins because he doesn’t take unnecessary risks with the ball. Can do some scoring from the midrange, too, though an outside shot is lacking.
2023/24 stats: 9.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 6.1 apg, 50.5 FG%, 32.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,895,833
Career earnings: $4,198,912
Agent: Kevin Bradbury
Corey Kispert / SF / Washington / Restricted
Looking more and more like the player he was expected to be when drafted 15th overall. Good size and three-point shooting ability from the wing.
2023/24 stats: 12.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.8 apg, 48.2 FG%, 37.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,722,040
Career earnings: $6,936,480
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman
TJ McConnell / PG / Indiana
Creative lead guard whose lack of size and outside shooting make him more of a reserve than starter. Even so, very impactful in that off-the-bench role thanks to very quick defense and good vision.
2023/24 stats: 9.2 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 54.7 FG%, 35.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,700,000
Career earnings: $27,071,631
Agent: Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein
Day'Ron Sharpe / C / Brooklyn / Restricted
Big man with an interesting skill set thanks to his ability to shoot as well as double-double potential.
2023/24 stats: 7.0 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 58.4 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,210,040
Career earnings: $4,118,640
Agent: Ty Sullivan
Josh Richardson / SG / Miami / Player Option
2023-24 season was cut short by injury but when he was out there, he was providing Miami with solid shot-making and good defense.
2023/24 stats: 9.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.4 apg, 44.4 FG%, 34.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,891,467
Career earnings: $57,032,261
Agent: Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe
Luke Kennard / SG / Memphis
One of the best outside shooters in the league who can even sink shots off the dribble. Underrated playmaker who can run a pick-and-roll effectively, too.
2023/24 stats: 11.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.3 apg, 45.3 FG%, 45.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $14,763,636
Career earnings: $42,228,728
Agent: Steve Heumann, Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn
Ben Simmons / PG / Brooklyn
Will he ever be fully healthy again? We’re getting to the point where we shouldn’t expect to see his All-Star version ever again but if he can at least stay healthy enough to play, he might be a solid role player thanks to defense and ball-handling.
2023/24 stats: 7.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.7 apg, 58.1 FG%, 40.0 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $37,893,408
Career earnings: $125,632,257
Agent: Bernie Lee
Marvin Bagley / C / Washington
Naturally talented enough thanks to his quickness and size for a big man to put up double-digit points in his sleep. His impact on winning is far more questionable, though, due to a lack of defense and inefficient shooting.
2023/24 stats: 11.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 57.5 FG%, 29.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $12,500,000
Career earnings: $48,646,834
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips
Sam Hauser / SF / Boston / Team Option
Shooting specialist who has great numbers from beyond the arc since getting to the NBA.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 44.9 FG%, 42.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,927,896
Career earnings: $2,257,464
Agent: Jason Glushon
Drew Eubanks / C / Phoenix / Player Option
Big man with athleticism who plays with very good energy and can protect the rim a bit. Limited player offensively, though can finish around the basket and hit open jumpers.
2023/24 stats: 5.3 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 0.8 bpg, 62.4 FG%, 76.3 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $2,346,614
Career earnings: $5,985,377
Agent: James Dunleavy and Max Lipsett
Vasilije Micic / PG / Charlotte / Team Option
Crafty point guard with great feel for the game and good shot-making but lacking in the athleticism department, which holds back his peak NBA potential.
2023/24 stats: 6.4 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 3.7 apg, 44.2 FG%, 27.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $7,723,000
Career earnings: $7,723,000
Agent: Jason Ranne
