While Dwight Howard gets little love, he remains an impact player when healthy. Along with Andre Drummond and Hassan Whiteside, he should be the most coveted guy of a very deep 2016 free agent center class.
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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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 / 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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4. 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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5. 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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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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7. 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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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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9. 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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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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12. 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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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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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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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