A free agent class to be excited about with two of the best players in the game hitting the market and loads of money available with the new TV deal kicking in.
This is the cream of the crop for 2016…
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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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. |
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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. |
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Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Detroit
16.2 ppg, 14.8 rpg
Always had the tools to become a dominant big man in the NBA. He started to live up to that potential in 2015-16. Absolutely needs to improve free-throw shooting, though. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Miami
14.2 ppg, 11.8 rpg, 3.7 bpg
Obviously, his 2014-15 performance was no fluke as he averaged a double-double again. Will dunk and block anything around the basket. Some questions about his focus. |
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Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: Toronto
23.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 4.0 apg
The three-point shot is still not falling at a good rate, but he's playing the best basketball of his career this season. Likely to opt out and sign a max deal somewhere. |
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6. Mike Conley
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Memphis
15.3 ppg, 6.1 apg
All-Star caliber point guard that has yet to make the All-Star. The player with the most games in Grizzlies history is about to get a pay raise… and deservedly so. |
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7. Al Horford
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Atlanta
15.2 ppg, 7.3 rpg
There's little flash to his game, but still a high-quality big man in the Eastern Conference. Mr. Efficiency. |
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Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Houston
13.7 ppg, 11.8 rpg
He may no longer be the impact player he once was, but teams will be lining up for his services if he opts out of his contract with the Rockets. |
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9. Bradley Beal
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Washington
17.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg
We were expecting a breakout season from Beal, but didn't happen. Concerns about his durability having missed 81 games in the last four years. The Wizards will have to pay top dollar to keep him in DC, though. |
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10. Dwyane Wade
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Miami
19.0 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.6 apg
Played at his usual All-Star level once again. Likely to re-sign and recruit for the Heat. |
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11. 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? |
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12. Pau Gasol
Player Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Chicago
16.5 ppg, 11.0 rpg, 2.0 bpg
Could be looking at his last big deal in the NBA. Has made clear he's OK with being underpaid as long as he can get another shot at the title. Probably not happening in Chicago. |
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13. 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. |
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14. Dirk Nowitzki
Player Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Dallas
18.3 ppg, 6.5 rpg
WIll reportedly opt out of his contract and sign a two-year deal with the Mavericks, the only NBA team he's known. |
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15. Rajon Rondo
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Sacramento
11.9 ppg, 11.7 apg, 6.0 rpg
Signed a one-year deal in Sacramento with hopes of reviving his NBA career. He did just that, although it didn't translate into many wins. |
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16. 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. |
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17. Al Jefferson
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Charlotte
12.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg
The low-post maestro has made eight figures for almost a decade. Can that streak continue with his numbers declining? |
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18. Tim Duncan
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: San Antonio
8.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg
Can he prolong his career with Kawhi Leonard and LaMarcus Aldridge leading the way in San Antonio? |
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19. Ryan Anderson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: New Orleans
17.0 ppg, 6.0 rpg
A prototypical stretch four. Scored a lot and made threes at a better rate this season. |
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20. 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. |
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21. Jordan Clarkson
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: LA Lakers
15.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg
Star potential or just a guy putting up nice numbers on a bad team? |
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22. Joakim Noah
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Chicago
4.3 ppg, 8.8 rpg
Really rough year for the Bulls' big man. First he lost his starting job, then got injured. |
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23. Festus Ezeli
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State
7.0 ppg, 5.9 rpg
Not much of a weapon offensively, but makes an impact on the defensive end with a big body and great athleticism. Somebody is going offer him crazy money. |
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24. 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. |
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25. Jeremy Lin
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Charlotte
11.7 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3.0 apg
Helped himself tremendously this year as a bench player for the Charlotte Hornets. Perfect fit there. |
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26. 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. |
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27. Evan Fournier
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Orlando
15.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.7 apg
Had a really strong start of the season that he could not sustain. A capable shooter that can help a lot of teams. |
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28. Zaza Pachulia
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas
8.6 ppg, 9.4 rpg
Frustrates opponents with his physical play and does all those little things that help teams win. A fan favorite in every city he's played. |
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29. JR Smith
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Cleveland
12.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg
You will love him and hate him the same game. Looks like a star sometimes, but no consistency. |
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30. 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. |
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31. Jared Sullinger
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Boston
10.3 ppg, 8.3 rpg
Strong, smart and skilled player with questionable conditioning. Played well enough to warrant pretty fine offers. |
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32. Jamal Crawford
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: LA Clippers
14.2 ppg, 2.3 apg
The three-time Sixth Man of the Year is still bringing instant firepower off the bench. But how much left in the tank? |
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33. 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. |
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34. Ian Mahinmi
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Indiana
9.3 ppg, 7.1 rpg
Underrated big man that specializes in dirty work. Has yet to cash in big in the NBA and it could happen for him in 2016. |
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35. Bismack Biyombo
Player Option / Center / 6-9 / Team: Toronto
5.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg
Shot blocking is his lone outstanding skill. At age 23, still some untapped potential there. |
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Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Houston
6.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Big body, nice hook shot and capable three-point sniper. Not much of a rebounder. Back problems will scare some teams away. |
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37. Courtney Lee
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Charlotte
9.6 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Has not played so well in the postseason, but would be a solid perimeter addition for many NBA teams. |
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38. Jared Dudley
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-7 / Team: Washington
7.9 ppg, 3.5 rpg
The personable Dudley became one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA this season. |
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39. Deron Williams
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Dallas
14.1 ppg, 5.8 apg
Reportedly opting out of his contract. Had a decent regular season, but didn't help the Mavericks in the playoffs. |
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40. Brandon Jennings
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Orlando
6.9 ppg, 3.5 apg
Was playing the most efficient basketball of his career when he broke his left Achilles tendon. Has been solid if not speactacular upon his return. |
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41. Manu Ginobili
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: San Antonio
9.6 ppg, 3.1 apg
Looks rejuvenated this season in San Antonio, which makes us think this might not be his final year in the NBA. |
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42. Arron Afflalo
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: New York
12.8 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Didn't finish the year on a strong note. The Knicks were perhaps showing him the door with those late-season benchings. |
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43. 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. |
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44. Terrence Jones
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Houston
8.7 ppg, 4.2 rpg
Regressed this year, which is something that can be said about a bunch of other Rocket players. |
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45. Mirza Teletovic
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Phoenix
12.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg
The Bosnian forward has a quick trigger that many teams could use. |
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46. Ersan Ilyasova
Team Option / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Orlando
10.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg
The Magic have to make a decision on the smooth Turkish forward, who averaged double figures in scoring for the fifth year in a row. |
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47. Lance Stephenson
Team Option / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Memphis
8.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg
Indiana's Lance Stephenson was not seen in Charlotte or Los Angeles. Looked much better for a depleted Memphis team late in the season. |
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48. 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. |
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49. Dwight Powell
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Dallas
5.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg
Athletic big man with good rebounding skills and untapped potential. Pretty productive in limited playing time. |
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50. 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. |
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51. 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. |
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52. Dion Waiters
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Oklahoma City
9.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Has obviously talent, but doesn't have the highest basketball IQ in basketball. |
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53. Jordan Hill
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Indiana
8.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Adequate post defender who will not try to do too much on the offensive end. |
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54. David West
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: San Antonio
7.1 ppg, 4.0 rpg
One of the most respected players in the NBA. Took a minimum deal in order to have a real shot at the title in San Antonio. |
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55. Eric Gordon
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: New Orleans
15.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 2.7 apg
The injury-prone Eric Gordon has not been able to live up to his huge contract, but he would be a serviceable scoring guard for many teams. |
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56. Brandon Bass
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: LA Lakers
7.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg
Solid big man who plays within his limits and takes high-percentage shots. May not have the appetite to stay in a rebuilding situation surrounded by young kids. |
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57. 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. |
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58. David Lee
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Dallas
7.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Skilled veteran. He's not getting much playing time in Boston either. |
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59. Derrick Williams
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: New York
9.3 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Very good at running and jumping. Game is not as polished as you would expect at this point. |
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60. Ty Lawson
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Team: Indiana
5.7 ppg, 3.6 apg
The Ty Lawson experiment didn't work in Houston and Indiana. Career at crossroads for a player that was considered a borderline All-Star not long ago. |
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61. Luis Scola
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Toronto
8.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg
Can't run or jump, but the footwork is still very good. |
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Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Golden State
7.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg
Was one of the best bench players in the NBA last season. Regressed some this year. |
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Restricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: Cleveland
7.5 ppg, 4.4 apg
Gets under the skin of opponents with a very physical brand of basketball. Has become more of a threat offensively. |
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64. Timofey Mozgov
Unrestricted / Center / 7-1 / Team: Cleveland
6.3 ppg, 4.4 rpg
A space-eater that was a fantastic fit in Cleveland last season. Not so effective this year while dealing with physical problems. |
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65. Nenê
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Washington
9.2 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Nice offensive player that takes high-percentage shots. Rebounding the ball is certainly not a strength. |
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66. Kevin Martin
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: San Antonio
9.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg
A very fine perimeter scorer in the NBA in the last decade. He's 33 already. |
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67. Raymond Felton
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Dallas
9.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3.6 apg
Comes off the worst season of his career PER-wise. Will be a backup point guard somewhere again, though. |
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68. 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. |
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69. Mario Chalmers
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Memphis
10.3 ppg, 3.8 apg
The trade to Memphis did wonders for him. Then he got injured and waived. |
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70. Roy Hibbert
Unrestricted / Center / 7-2 / Team: LA Lakers
5.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg
At his best, he was a devastating defensive force with the ability to do some damage offensively. We have not seen his best version lately, though. Has had a rough time adjusting to small-ball era. |
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71. Miles Plumlee
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Milwaukee
5.1 ppg, 3.8 rpg
Not as good as brother Mason, but quite a presence on the defensive end too. |
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72. Amare Stoudemire
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Miami
5.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg
Still producing at a good rate offensively, but he will not give you much on the other side of the court. |
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73. Josh Smith
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Houston
6.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Josh Smith in Houston (Part II) did not go well at all. |
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74. Randy Foye
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: Oklahoma City
5.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg
Has shot below 40 percent from the field five of the last six seasons. |
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75. DJ Augustin
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Denver
7.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg
Finished the season strong with the Nuggets and that will help him come free agency. |
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76. 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. |
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Restricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: New York
7.6 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Capable scorer who needs to work on his playmaking skills. Showed little progress this year. |
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78. Maurice Williams
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Cleveland
8.2 ppg, 2.4 apg
Potent scorer at the point guard position. Looks good playing next to LeBron. |
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79. Leandro Barbosa
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Team: Golden State
6.4 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Has good motor for his age. Interesting contributor off the bench for the Warriors. |
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80. Gerald Henderson
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Portland
8.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Could have shined brighter on a team where he was going to have playing time. |
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