NBA Free Agency 2016: Small Forwards

Both LeBron James and Kevin Durant can change a franchise’s fortunes. Nobody expects LeBron to leave. Durant on the other hand…

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1. Kevin Durant Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Oklahoma City 28.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 5.0 apg Hits free agency for the first time in his prime. Outstanding scorer who can make a contender out of most teams. His departure would devastate Oklahoma City.

Agent: Rich Kleiman

2015/16 Earnings: $21,971,850

Career Earnings: $108,668,918

2. LeBron James Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Cleveland 25.3 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 6.8 apg Nobody can picture LeBron James leaving Cleveland again. Look for him to sign a humongous deal with the Cavs.

Agent: Rich Paul

2015/16 Earnings: $22,970,500

Career Earnings: $172,770,813

3. Harrison Barnes Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Golden State 11.7 ppg, 4.9 rpg He's putting up nice stats and winning every night. But with star potential, is he cool with a secondary role in Golden State?

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $3,873,398

Career Earnings: $12,645,278

4. Chandler Parsons Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Dallas 13.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg Has the athleticism and shooting skills to be a high-quality starter in the NBA for many years to come.

Agent: Dan Fegan

2015/16 Earnings: $15,361,500

Career Earnings: $32,726,250

5. Nicolas Batum Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Charlotte 14.9 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 5.8 apg The French swingman played the best basketball of his career with a big role in Charlotte. Really bounced back from his poor 2014-15 season.

Agent: Bouna Ndiaye

2015/16 Earnings: $11,860,750

Career Earnings: $51,658,025

6. Luol Deng Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Miami 12.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg His best basketball days are probably behind him, but still a safe choice at the small forward spot. Has been pretty effective at the four lately.

Agent: Herb Rudoy

2015/16 Earnings: $10,151,612

Career Earnings: $101,523,597

7. Evan Turner Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Boston 10.5 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 4.4 apg Long-range shooting is still an issue with him. If you can look past that, a pretty nice player.

Agent: David Falk

2015/16 Earnings: $3,425,510

Career Earnings: $28,227,017

8. Kent Bazemore Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-5 / Team: Atlanta 11.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg The super athletic Bazemore took advantage of playing time in Atlanta and will be a coveted wing player in free agency.

Agent: Austin Walton

2015/16 Earnings: $2,000,000

Career Earnings: $5,262,476

9. Marvin Williams Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Charlotte 11.7 ppg, 6.4 rpg Combo forward that's going to give you 10 points, 5-6 rebounds and zero headaches.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2015/16 Earnings: $7,000,000

Career Earnings: $69,660,543

10. Jeff Green Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: LA Clippers 11.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg Better reputation than performance. With so much skill, you would expect him to accomplish more.

Agent: David Falk

2015/16 Earnings: $9,200,000

Career Earnings: $50,663,788

11. Allen Crabbe Restricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Portland 10.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg With Wesley Matthews and Nicolas Batum gone, he had to step up in Portland… and he did.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2015/16 Earnings: $947,276

Career Earnings: $2,634,276

12. Jonas Jerebko Team Option / Small Forward / 6-10 / Team: Boston 4.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg Energy player that could help a lot of teams if Boston doesn't want him.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2015/16 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $24,219,783

13. Joe Johnson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Miami 12.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3,9 apg Has expressed a willingness to finish his career with the Heat after leaving Brooklyn.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $22,309,344

Career Earnings: $198,647,490

14. Michael Beasley Team Option / Small Forward / 6-10 / Team: Houston 12.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg He's very good at getting buckets. Will not help an awful lot in other areas if the shots are not falling.

Agent:

2015/16 Earnings: $306,526

Career Earnings: $33,036,768

15. Matt Barnes Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Memphis 10.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg Ultra aggressive defender. One of the best rebounders at the small forward position. A bit of a head case.

Agent: Aaron Goodwin

2015/16 Earnings: $3,542,500

Career Earnings: $22,766,122

16. Gerald Green Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Miami 8.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg Kind of laying an egg in Miami this year following two strong seasons in Phoenix.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2015/16 Earnings: $1,362,897

Career Earnings: $17,275,853

17. Chase Budinger Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Indiana 4.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg Athletic swingman who will not be as coveted as the last time he hit free agency.

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

2015/16 Earnings: $5,258,082

Career Earnings: $17,977,968

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