NBA Free Agency 2016: Power Forwards

Al Horford and Pau Gasol could be the top free agents on the move this offseason.

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1. 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.

Agent: Jason Glushon

2015/16 Earnings: $12,000,000

Career Earnings: $77,525,017

2. 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.

Agent: Steve Heumann

2015/16 Earnings: $7,448,760

Career Earnings: $171,151,156

3. 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.

Agent: Holger Geschwindner

2015/16 Earnings: $8,333,333

Career Earnings: $220,371,801

4. 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.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2015/16 Earnings: $8,500,000

Career Earnings: $40,195,961

5. 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.

Agent: David Falk

2015/16 Earnings: $2,269,260

Career Earnings: $6,366,420

6. 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.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $4,250,000

Career Earnings: $27,068,028

7. 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.

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

2015/16 Earnings: $2,489,529

Career Earnings: $7,145,050

8. 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.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $5,500,000

Career Earnings: $15,187,150

9. 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.

Agent: Andy Miller

2015/16 Earnings: $7,900,000

Career Earnings: $39,624,471

10. 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.

Agent: Mike George

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,352,395

11. 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.

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

2015/16 Earnings: $4,000,000

Career Earnings: $28,204,687

12. 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.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $89,167,605

13. 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.

Agent: Tony Dutt

2015/16 Earnings: $3,000,000

Career Earnings: $37,259,850

14. David Lee Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Dallas 7.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg Skilled veteran who didn't get much burn in Boston, but finished the season on a much stronger note in Dallas.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $17,120,776

Career Earnings: $93,189,384

15. 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.

Agent: Rob Pelinka

2015/16 Earnings: $4,400,000

Career Earnings: $25,298,924

16. 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.

Agent: George Bass

2015/16 Earnings: $2,900,000

Career Earnings: $60,152,186

17. 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.

Agent: Brian Dyke

2015/16 Earnings: $15,499,187

Career Earnings: $94,863,899

18. Trevor Booker Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Utah 5.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.1 apg Energetic and undersized power forward with good rebounding instincts. Doesn't have much of a perimeter game.

Agent: Andy Miller

2015/16 Earnings: $4,775,000

Career Earnings: $16,010,580

19. Andrew Nicholson Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Orlando 6.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg Sweet shooting touch makes him a legit offensive threat. Not a very physical presence in the paint, though.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $2,380,593

Career Earnings: $6,826,593

20. Jason Smith Unrestricted / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Orlando 7.2 ppg, 2.9 rpg Much better at hitting mid-range shots than he is at rebounding the ball.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $4,300,000

Career Earnings: $21,244,993

21. Jan Vesely Unrestricted / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Fenerbahce (Turkey) Bombed in the States, went back to Europe and looked dominant. Can he pull an Ilyasova and return to the NBA as a productive player?

Agent: Aleksander Raskovic

2015/16 Earnings: $0

Career Earnings: $9,700,920

22. Thomas Robinson Player Option / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Brooklyn 4.3 ppg, 5.1 rpg Brooklyn was the fifth team in four seasons for him. Probably changing destination again this summer.

Agent: Brian Elfus

2015/16 Earnings: $981,348

Career Earnings: $11,560,788

23. Kris Humphries Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Atlanta 6.5 ppg, 4.1 rpg The chiseled big man is shooting three pointers now, although he's not making them at a good rate.

Agent: Jason Ranne

2015/16 Earnings: $4,440,000

Career Earnings: $53,200,233

24. Darrell Arthur Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Denver 7.5 ppg, 4.2 rpg Always a good mid-range shooter, Arthur is hitting the three consistently now too.

Agent: Jerry Hicks

2015/16 Earnings: $2,814,000

Career Earnings: $17,687,488

25. Quincy Acy Player Option / Power Forward / 6-7 / Team: Sacramento 5.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg Yet another player who has added a three-point shot to his (limited) offensive repertoire lately.

Agent: Michael Silverman

2015/16 Earnings: $981,348

Career Earnings: $3,350,463

26. JJ Hickson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Washington 5.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg Didn't get many opportunities to hit the court in Denver and Washington, but produced when he did.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $5,583,413

Career Earnings: $26,757,300

27. Jason Thompson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: Toronto 3.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg Was finally part of good teams (first Golden State, then Toronto), but didn't get much burn in either place.

Agent: Leon Rose

2015/16 Earnings: $6,752,729

Career Earnings: $32,793,023

28. Anthony Tolliver Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Detroit 5.3 ppg, 3.2 rpg Solid locker room guy who's made a living in the NBA out of effort and three-point shooting. Barely shoots twos anymore.

Agent: Larry Fox

2015/16 Earnings: $3,000,000

Career Earnings: $12,818,060

29. Ekpe Udoh Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Fenerbahce (Turkey) Put up terrific number for Euroleague runner-up Fenerbahce. Will make a lot of money in Europe if he stays over there.

Agent: Michael Silverman

2015/16 Earnings: $0

Career Earnings: $15,335,512

30. Tyler Hansbrough Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Charlotte 2.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg The very physical Hansbrough comes off a season with career lows in major statistical categories.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $1,185,784

Career Earnings: $16,746,078

31. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute Unrestricted / Power Forward / 0-0 / Team: LA Clippers 3.1 ppg, 2.3 rpg Has some value as a defender. Will give you almost nothing on the offensive end.

Agent: Darren Matsubara

2015/16 Earnings: $1,270,964

Career Earnings: $22,384,925

32. James Johnson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Toronto 5.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg Up and down NBA career. Looked out of shape with the Raptors this season.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $2,500,000

Career Earnings: $12,952,806

33. Willie Reed Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Brooklyn 4.7 ppg, 3.1 rpg Former D-League star has potential as a defensive player in the NBA.

Agent: Joel Bell

2015/16 Earnings: $525,093

Career Earnings: $1,472,369

34. Charlie Villanueva Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: Dallas 5.1 ppg, 2.5 rpg Highlight of the year was messing with Russell Westbrook's pre-game dancing routine.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $51,577,806

35. Steve Novak Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Milwaukee 2.4 ppg, 0.5 rpg Phenomenal shooter with no other apparent skill. Played very little last season.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $3,758,017

Career Earnings: $16,342,755

36. Mike Muscala Team Option / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: Atlanta 3.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg Mid-range shooting is sharp. Solid rebounder. A fan favorite in Atlanta.

Agent: Sean Kennedy

2015/16 Earnings: $947,276

Career Earnings: $1,763,758

37. Matt Bonner Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: San Antonio 2.5 ppg, 0.9 rpg Was limited to just 206 minutes in 2015-16. Done in San Antonio after 10 years in the Spur paradise?

Agent: Kenny Grant

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $30,128,334

38. Udonis Haslem Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Miami 1.6 ppg, 2.0 rpg May stay in Miami thanks to his locker room leadership. There was not much in terms of on-court contribution lately.

Agent: Henry Thomas

2015/16 Earnings: $2,854,940

Career Earnings: $52,503,917

39. James Michael McAdoo Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State 2.9 ppg, 1.4 rpg Has not played much in the NBA so far, but who can blame him with so much talent around on his team?

Agent: Jim Tanner

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,012,181

40. Ryan Kelly Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: LA Lakers 4.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg Has shot 33.7 and 36.9 percent the last two years. May have to look at offers from foreign teams.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2015/16 Earnings: $1,724,250

Career Earnings: $3,374,250

41. Louis Amundson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: New York 1.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg Will there be a 11th NBA team for him?

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2015/16 Earnings: $1,700,000

Career Earnings: $10,362,830

42. Christian Wood Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: Philadelphia 3.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg Can he parlay that terrific athleticism into another NBA contract?

Agent: Andy Miller

2015/16 Earnings: $339,762

Career Earnings: $401,538

43. Al Harrington Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Sydney Kings (Australia) Announced his retirement, then signed with a team in Australia. Perhaps the All Harrington Experience is still not over.

Agent: Byron Irvin

2015/16 Earnings: $0

Career Earnings: $90,319,819

44. Eric Moreland Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Sacramento 1.0 ppg, 1.4 rpg Has played more minutes in the D-League than the NBA the last two years.

Agent: Chris Patrick

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,352,395

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