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. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. Bismack Biyombo
Player Option / Center / 6-9 / Team: Toronto
5.5 ppg, 8.0 rpg
His value skyrocketed in the playoffs with terrific rebounding and defense. At age 23, still untapped potential there. |
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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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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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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39. 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 tore his left Achilles tendon. Has been solid if not speactacular upon his return. |
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40. 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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41. 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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42. 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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43. 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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44. 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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45. 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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46. 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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47. 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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48. 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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49. 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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50. 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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51. 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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52. 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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53. 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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54. 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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55. 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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56. 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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57. 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. |
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58. 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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59. 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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60. 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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63. 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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64. 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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65. 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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66. 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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67. 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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68. 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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69. 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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70. 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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71. 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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72. 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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73. 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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74. 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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75. 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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77. 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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78. 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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79. 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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80. Ishmael Smith
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Philadelphia
12.6 ppg, 6.5 apg, 4.0 rpg
Has worked his way up from fringe NBA player to legit starter for a bad team. Will get a guaranteed contract in the summer this time. |
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81. Tyler Zeller
Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Boston Celtics
6.1 ppg, 3.0 rpg
Pretty efficient big man on both ends off the court. Could be a quality backup center for some teams. |
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82. 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. |
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83. Tyler Johnson
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: Miami
8.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.2 apg
Explosive guard who has played his way into a contract worth much more than the minimum. |
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84. Austin Rivers
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: LA Clippers
8.9 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.5 apg
Phenomenal performance in Game 6 of the Blazers-Clippers series doesn't make up for another so-so season. |
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85. Moe Harkless
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Portland
6.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Comes off his most efficient season as a pro in Portland. Pretty good fit in Portland. |
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86. Cole Aldrich
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: LA Clippers
5.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 1.1 bpg
Really big body. Nice rebounder. Did better than expected coming off the bench for the Clippers. |
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87. 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. |
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88. 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. |
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89. Wesley Johnson
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: LA Clippers
6.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg
Has not lived up to expectations in the NBA, but did an adequate job at the forward spot for the Clippers this season. |
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90. Tim Frazier
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: New Orleans
5.1 ppg, 3.2 apg, 2.2 rpg
Helped himself by scoring in bunches for an injury-depleted New Orleans team late in the season. |
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91. 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? |
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92. Lance Thomas
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: New York
8.2 ppg, 2.2 rpg
Could be looking at a pay raise after two solid seasons in New York. |
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93. Boban Marjanovic
Restricted / Center / 7-3 / Team: San Antonio
5.5 ppg, 3.6 rpg
A giant with pretty nice mobility and skills. Incredibly effective in limited playing time with the Spurs. |
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94. Seth Curry
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Sacramento
6.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg
Finished the season with the Kings with a three-point shooting percentage similar to Steph's. Should get his first financially significant NBA contract. |
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95. Meyers Leonard
Restricted / Center / 7-1 / Team: Portland
8.4 ppg, 5.1 rpg
Young big with nice three-point shooting skills. May be looking at a short-term deal as he recovers from a serious shoulder injury. |
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Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Cleveland
5.5 ppg, 1.7 rpg
Surprisingly productive and athletic at age 35 for the Cavaliers. Also a good veteran presence. |
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97. Malcolm Delaney
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia)
May be the top American wing player in Europe right now. Made the All-Euroleague 1st Team this season. |
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98. 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. |
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99. Isaiah Canaan
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Philadelphia
11.0 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 1.8 apg
Basically shoots three-pointers only. Not much of a playmaker. |
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100. Jason Terry
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-2 / Team: Houston
5.9 ppg, 1.4 apg
Brought some scoring punch off the bench in Houston. Only contenders should apply for his services. |
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101. Ramon Sessions
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Washington
9.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 2.9 apg
Has been a serviceable backup point guard for much of his career. Pretty good season in Washington. |
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102. E’Twaun Moore
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Chicago
7.5 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Ended up playing moore than Aaron Brooks. Should land a contract for more than the minimum for the first time in his NBA career. |
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103. Solomon Hill
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Indiana
4.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg
The Pacers didn't pick up his contract option and had a weak start of the season. Improved over time and looked pretty good in the playoffs. |
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104. Alonzo Gee
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: New Orleans
4.5 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Strong wing player who doesn't produce much offensively. Jump shot is suspect. |
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105. Jerryd Bayless
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Milwaukee
10.4 ppg, 3.1 apg
Shot a career-high 43.7 percent from three this season. Increased outside shooting accuracy makes him an interesting choice at the backup point guard position. |
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106. Greivis Vasquez
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Team: Milwaukee
5.7 ppg, 4.0 apg
Missed much of the season after going down to foot injury. Had not played very well early in the year. |
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107. Alan Anderson
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Washington
5.0 ppg, 2.1 rpg
Out for most of the year due to injury. Brough some scoring punch off the bench for Toronto and Brooklyn a few years back. |
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108. 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. |
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109. Jon Leuer
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Phoenix
8.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg
Played real well under Jeff Hornacek, not so well for Earl Watson. A lot of teams can use a big who can shoot like that. |
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110. Aaron Brooks
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Chicago
7.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg
His second season in Chicago was not nearly as good as the first one. The dynamic guard will be looking for a new destination. |
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111. Shane Larkin
Player Option / Point Guard / 5-11 / Team: Brooklyn
7.3 ppg, 4.4 apg
Comes off his best year as a pro. Looks like a career backup at the point guard position. |
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112. Marcus Thornton
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Washington
9.7 ppg, 2.5 rpg
He's not afraid of shooting of the ball. Poor percentages, though. |
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113. 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. |
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114. Wayne Ellington
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Brooklyn
7.7 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Shot a career-low 38.9 percent in a rough year from a personal standpoint after the murder of his father. |
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115. Anderson Varejao
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State
2.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg
Hustle player who has lost a step. Durability typically an issue with him. |
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116. 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. |
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117. Troy Daniels
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Charlotte
5.6 ppg, 1.3 rpg
The three-point sniper has been a bit player in Houston, Minnesota and Charlotte. |
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118. 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. |
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119. Kevin Seraphin
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: New York
3.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg
The personable French big man underachieved in DC, then New York. Does he care enough? |
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120. OJ Mayo
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Milwaukee
7.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.9 apg
OJ Mayo had career lows in scoring and field goal percentage, which will not help his case in free agency. |
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121. Norris Cole
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: New Orleans
10.6 ppg, 3.7 apg, 3.4 rpg
Finished the season with a career-high 10.6 ppg, mostly as a byproduct of green light to shoot for a team where everybody was injured. |
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122. Steve Blake
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Detroit
4.4 ppg, 3.4 apg
Want to play one more year, then go home. Good locker room presence to have around. |
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123. Anthony Randolph
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia)
Made the All-Euroleague 2nd Team this season. This might be the right time to return to the NBA. Although it feels he's been around for a long time, he's still just 26. |
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124. Garrett Temple
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Washington
7.3 ppg, 2.7 rpg
Averaged a career-high 7.3 ppg with Washington, but shooting percentages were not good. |
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125. Gustavo Ayon
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Real Madrid (Spain)
A superstar in Spain, where he won the league and cup titles with Real Madrid. Although undersized, a good defensive presence. |
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126. Donald Sloan
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Brooklyn
7.0 ppg, 4.4 apg
Had his best season PER-wise as a backup for Brooklyn. |
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127. Chris Andersen
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Memphis
3.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Was a serviceable player for a depleted Memphis team late in the 2015-16. Surprisingly athletic for his age. |
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128. Brandon Rush
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Golden State
4.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg
Played more last season than any other season since 2012 and shot a terrific 41.4 percent from three. He was a Warrior after all. |
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129. 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. |
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130. Chris Kaman
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Portland
2.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg
Barely got off the bench last season. At 34, will he get another opportunity in the NBA? |
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131. Nate Robinson
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel)
Put up big numbers in Israel last season. The NBA may not be a fallback plan for him if his flirtation with the NFL doesn't work out. |
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132. 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. |
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133. 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. |
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134. 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. |
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135. Dewayne Dedmon
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Orlando
4.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg
Not much of a scores, but could play a role as a rim protector for a bunch of NBA teams. |
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136. Dorell Wright
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Miami
4.6 ppg, 2.3 rpg
Believe it or not, Dorell Wright is only 30. He should have a few productive years left. If not in the NBA, he knows money is good in China. |
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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. |
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138. Tayshaun Prince
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Minnesota
2.9 ppg, 1.9 rpg
Has no plans to put an end to a terrific NBA career. Could be a good mentor on a team with young players. |
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139. 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. |
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140. James Ennis
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: New Orleans
7.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg
The super athletic swingman played well for New Orleans late in the year and should get another NBA shot this season. |
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141. Kirk Hinrich
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Atlanta
3.0 ppg, 1.6 apg
A true pro, but well past his prime. Has hinted at retirement. |
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142. 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. |
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143. Andre Miller
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: San Antonio
3.7 ppg, 2.2 apg
The No. 9 all-time in assists may have played his last NBA game. What a great run. |
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144. 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. |
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145. Ioannis Bourousis
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Baskonia (Spain)
The MVP of the Spanish League last season. Has a big body and very nice shooting touch. Slow and unathletic too. |
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146. 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. |
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147. 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. |
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148. Cleanthony Early
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: New York
1.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg
Played few games this year after getting shot early in the season. Has everything to prove. |
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149. 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? |
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150. 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. |
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151. 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? |
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152. Mike Miller
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Denver
1.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg
Don't be surprised if he returns to Denver on a player-coach role. |
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153. Brian Roberts
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Portland
4.0 ppg, 1.1 apg
Small point guard who brings outside shooting to the table. |
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154. Ian Clark
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Team: Golden State
3.6 ppg, 1.0 apg
A bit player in Utah, Denver and Golden State. Will probably have to earn a roster spot in training camp. |
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155. Marcelo Huertas
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: LA Lakers
4.5 ppg, 3.4 apg
The flashy Brazilian playmaker struggled defensively his first year in the NBA. |
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156. Henry Sims
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Brooklyn
6.5 ppg, 5.1 rpg
Joined the Nets on 10-day contracts late in the year and stayed for the remainder of the season. As usual, he grabbed rebounds at a good rate when given minutes. |
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157. PJ Hairston
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Memphis
6.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg
The Hornets passed on exercising his contract option, which doesn't bode well for his NBA future. May have some untapped potential, but has been largely inefficient when given minutes so far. |
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158. Darius Adams
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Baskonia (Spain)
A proficient scorer for Spanish powerhouse Baskonia the last couple of years. Playing summer league ball this season. |
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159. Jordan Hamilton
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: New Orleans
11.4 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.3 apg
Played in Europe, the D-League and the Pelicans last season. He averaged 11.4 ppg in 11 in New Orleans. |
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160. Elliott Williams
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 0-0 / Team: Panathinaikos (Greece)
Led Panathinaikos in scoring in the Euroleague with 13.1 ppg. Probably getting a good contract overseas if the NBA doesn't happen for him. |
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161. Jeff Ayres
Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Team: LA Clippers
1.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg
Pretty big body. Has played small roles for Blazers, Pacers, Spurs and Clippers. |
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162. Ronnie Price
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Phoenix
5.3 ppg, 2.4 apg
Energetic and athletic point guard who always ends up making a team. |
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163. 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. |
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164. Jordan Farmar
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Memphis
9.2 ppg, 3.1 apg
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165. Kendrick Perkins
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: New Orleans
2.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg
A revered figure everywhere he's been. Just not a productive NBA player anymore. |
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166. Ryan Hollins
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Memphis
3.4 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Has been in and out of the league for the last year. Very long and athletic (for his age). |
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167. 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? |
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168. James Jones
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Cleveland
3.7 ppg, 1.0 rpg
Absolutely beloved by teammates. Will have a job in the NBA next season even if it's not as a player. |
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169. Markel Brown
Team Option / Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Team: Brooklyn
5.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg
Didn't distinguish himself his first two years in the NBA with Brooklyn. |
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170. Tarik Black
Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Team: LA Lakers
3.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg
Showed promise his first year in the NBA, but didn't get many opportunities his sophomore season. |
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171. 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? |
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172. Pablo Prigioni
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: LA Clippers
2.5 ppg, 2.2 apg
The Argentinian guard is not ready to retire at age 39. His game was never predicated on his physical skills so he may be able to pull it off. |
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173. 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. |
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174. Joey Dorsey
Unrestricted / Center / 6-8 / Team: FC Barcelona (Spain)
A dominant physical presence in Europe. Not as much in the NBA. |
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175. Robert Sacre
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: LA Lakers
3.5 ppg, 2.9 rpg
The only one aside from Kobe Bryant to play for the Lakers the last four years. Not much, though. |
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176. Sasha Vujacic
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: New York
4.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg
His signing with the Knicks was a head-scratcher considering he was not really setting Euro basketball on fire. Not likely to stick around another year. |
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177. Jorge Gutierrez
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Charlotte
1.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg
Has played a total of 482 minutes in three year, mostly with teams coached by Jason Kidd. |
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178. Sergey Karasev
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Brooklyn
2.4 ppg, 1.5 rpg
Has been rumored to return to Europe following a disappointing three years in the NBA. |
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179. Elton Brand
Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Team: Philadelphia
4.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg
This may be it for the veteran power forward, who signed with the Sixers a few months ago to mentor the team's young talent. |
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180. 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. |
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181. Xavier Munford
Team Option / Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Team: Memphis
5.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg
One of the many players Memphis signed late in the 2015-16 season because everybody was getting injured. |
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182. Nazr Mohammed
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Oklahoma City
1.6 ppg, 0.8 rpg
The respected veteran big man is probably done with the NBA. |
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183. Damjan Rudez
Team Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Minnesota
2.3 ppg, 0.6 rpg
The Wolves didn't exercise his contract option. Europe bound? |
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184. Metta World Peace
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: LA Lakers
5.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg
Doesn't look like the player formerly known as Ron Artest has anything left in the tank. |
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185. Bryce Cotton
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Memphis
1.0 ppg, 0.4 apg
Will probably have to go the training camp route to make an NBA roster. |
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