Tuesday, May 3, 2016

NBA Free Agency 2016: Power Forwards

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

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

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2015/16 Earnings: $17,120,776
Career Earnings: $93,189,384
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
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
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


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