NBA Free Agency 2016: The top players

POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS

1. JR Smith Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last 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.

Agent: Leon Rose

2015/16 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $45,546,390

2. Donatas Motiejunas Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Last 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.

Agent: BJ Armstrong

2015/16 Earnings: $2,288,205

Career Earnings: $6,648,365

3. Lance Stephenson Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Last 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.

Agent: Alberto Ebanks

2015/16 Earnings: $9,000,000

Career Earnings: $21,435,000

4. Ty Lawson Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last 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.

Agent: Happy Walters

2015/16 Earnings: $12,444,552

Career Earnings: $41,745,737

5. Mario Chalmers Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Memphis 10.3 ppg, 3.8 apg The trade to Memphis did wonders for him. Then he got injured and waived.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2015/16 Earnings: $4,300,000

Career Earnings: $22,627,889

6. Josh Smith Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last 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

7. Chase Budinger Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Last 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

8. Kevin Martin Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Last 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.

Agent: Dan Fegan

2015/16 Earnings: $7,402,474

Career Earnings: $79,198,566

9. Thomas Robinson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last 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

10. Jason Terry Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Houston 5.9 ppg, 1.4 apg Brought some scoring punch off the bench in Houston. Only contenders should apply for his services.

Agent: Byron Irvin

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $105,230,607

11. Shane Larkin Player Option / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last 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.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2015/16 Earnings: $1,500,000

Career Earnings: $4,643,040

12. Carlos Boozer Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: LA Lakers A solid power forward last time we saw him on an NBA court. Looking to return after one year away from basketball.

Agent: Rob Pelinka

2015/16 Earnings: $0

Career Earnings: $146,109,736

13. Gary Neal Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Washington 9.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg Missed much of the 2015-16 season due to injury. Shot an impressive 41.0 percent from three.

Agent: David Bauman

2015/16 Earnings: $2,139,000

Career Earnings: $10,741,584

14. JJ Hickson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last 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

15. Kevin Seraphin Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: New York 3.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg The personable French big man underachieved in DC, then New York. Does he care enough?

Agent: Rich Paul

2015/16 Earnings: $2,814,000

Career Earnings: $14,514,886

16. Norris Cole Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last 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.

Agent: Rich Paul

2015/16 Earnings: $3,203,780

Career Earnings: $8,489,666

17. Steve Blake Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Detroit 4.4 ppg, 3.4 apg Want to play one more year, then go home. Good locker room presence to have around.

Agent: Joel Bell

2015/16 Earnings: $2,100,000

Career Earnings: $36,923,977

18. Jason Thompson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Last 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

19. Chris Kaman Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Last 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?

Agent: Rob Pelinka

2015/16 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $86,527,368

20. Nate Robinson Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Last team: Hapoel Tel Aviv (Israel) Put up big numbers in Israel last season. The NBA may not be a bad fallback plan for him if his flirtation with the NFL doesn’t work out.

Agent: Aaron Goodwin

2015/16 Earnings: $26,456

Career Earnings: $24,727,781

21. Tyler Hansbrough Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last 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

22. Dorell Wright Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Last 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.

Agent: Greg Lawrence

2015/16 Earnings: $17,637

Career Earnings: $28,716,258

23. Tayshaun Prince Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Last 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.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $81,675,782

24. Kirk Hinrich Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Atlanta 3.0 ppg, 1.6 apg A true pro, but well past his prime. Has hinted at retirement.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2015/16 Earnings: $2,870,000

Career Earnings: $71,692,268

25. Andre Miller Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last 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.

Agent: Andy Miller

2015/16 Earnings: $1,490,369

Career Earnings: $97,709,070

26. Charlie Villanueva Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Last 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

27. Steve Novak Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last 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

28. Beno Udrih Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Miami 4.7 ppg, 2.6 apg Look for him to re-sign with Miami at some point this summer.

Agent: Marc Cornstein

2015/16 Earnings: $2,080,465

Career Earnings: $43,162,389

29. Caron Butler Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Last team: Sacramento 3.7 ppg, 1.3 rpg The respected veteran has not brough much on-court production the last few years.

Agent: Raymond Brothers

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $83,124,864

30. Cleanthony Early Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: New York 1.8 ppg, 1.5 rpg Played a few games this year after getting shot early in the season. Has everything to prove.

Agent: Doug Neustadt

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,352,395

31. Matt Bonner Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last 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

32. Henry Sims Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last 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.

Agent: Brian Elfus

2015/16 Earnings: $161,633

Career Earnings: $1,076,876

33. PJ Hairston Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last 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.

Agent: Juan Morrow

2015/16 Earnings: $1,201,440

Career Earnings: $2,351,160

34. Jordan Hamilton Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Last 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.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2015/16 Earnings: $119,461

Career Earnings: $3,667,018

35. Jeff Ayres Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: LA Clippers 1.8 ppg, 1.3 rpg Pretty big body. Has played small roles for Blazers, Pacers, Spurs and Clippers.

Agent: Mitch Frankel

2015/16 Earnings: $251,890

Career Earnings: $7,288,228

36. Ronnie Price Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Phoenix 5.3 ppg, 2.4 apg Energetic and athletic point guard who always ends up making a team.

Agent: Mike Higgins

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $11,132,453

37. Jordan Farmar Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Memphis 9.2 ppg, 3.1 apg Euro teams may pay more for his services than NBA squads.

Agent: Tony Dutt

2015/16 Earnings: $2,291,455

Career Earnings: $17,601,316

38. Kendrick Perkins Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: New Orleans 2.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg A revered figure everywhere he’s been. Just not a very productive NBA player anymore.

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $57,255,279

39. Ryan Hollins Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Last 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).

Agent: Todd Ramasar

2015/16 Earnings: $615,906

Career Earnings: $13,070,433

40. Louis Amundson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last 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

41. Drew Gooden Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Washington 2.7 ppg, 2.8 rpg Has tried to become a three-point shooter lately with little success.

Agent: Dan Fegan

2015/16 Earnings: $3,300,000

Career Earnings: $67,930,972

42. Markel Brown Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Brooklyn 5.9 ppg, 2.0 rpg Didn’t distinguish himself his first two years in the NBA with Brooklyn.

Agent: Andy Miller

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,352,395

43. Joel Anthony Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Detroit 0.9 ppg, 1.1 rpg The veteran Canadian big man played just 96 minutes last season.

Agent: Mike Higgins

2015/16 Earnings: $2,500,000

Career Earnings: $25,214,177

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

Agent: Byron Irvin

2015/16 Earnings: $0

Career Earnings: $90,319,819

45. Joey Dorsey Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: FC Barcelona (Spain) A dominant physical presence in Europe. Not as much in the NBA.

Agent: Alex Saratsis

2015/16 Earnings: $1,015,421

Career Earnings: $3,500,052

46. Robert Sacre Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Last 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.

Agent: Keith Kreiter

2015/16 Earnings: $981,358

Career Earnings: $3,159,077

47. Jorge Gutierrez Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Charlotte 1.8 ppg, 1.4 rpg Has played a total of 482 minutes in three NBA years, mostly with teams coached by Jason Kidd.

Agent: BJ Armstrong

2015/16 Earnings: $1,248,175

Career Earnings: $360,585

48. Elton Brand Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last 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.

Agent: Danielle Cantor

2015/16 Earnings: $890,693

Career Earnings: $168,229,324

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

Agent: Chris Patrick

2015/16 Earnings: $845,059

Career Earnings: $1,352,395

50. Bryce Cotton Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Memphis 1.0 ppg, 0.4 apg Will probably have to go the training camp route to make an NBA roster.

Agent: Charles Bonsignore

2015/16 Earnings: $1,163,197

Career Earnings: $301,618

51. Ryan Kelly Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Last 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

52. Xavier Munford Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last 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.

Agent: Bill Neff

2015/16 Earnings: $123,548

Career Earnings: $123,548

53. Nazr Mohammed Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: Oklahoma City 1.6 ppg, 0.8 rpg The respected veteran big man is probably done with the NBA.

Agent: Mike Higgins

2015/16 Earnings: $352,749

Career Earnings: $65,514,967

54. Damjan Rudez Team Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Minnesota 2.3 ppg, 0.6 rpg The Wolves didn’t exercise his contract option. Europe bound?

Agent: Alex Saratsis

2015/16 Earnings: $1,149,500

Career Earnings: $2,249,500

55. Metta World Peace Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Last 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.

Agent: Marc Cornstein

2015/16 Earnings: $1,499,187

Career Earnings: $75,502,247

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