The point guard position is probably the strongest in the NBA these days, but most of the top playmakers are locked into deals. So not an awful lot of talent available in 2016.
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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1. 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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2. 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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3. 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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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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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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6. 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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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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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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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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10. 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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11. 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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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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13. 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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14. 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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15. 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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16. 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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17. 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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18. 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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19. 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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20. 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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21. 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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22. 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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23. 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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24. 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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25. 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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26. 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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27. 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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28. 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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29. 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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30. 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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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. Jordan Farmar
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Memphis
9.2 ppg, 3.1 apg
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36. 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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37. 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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38. 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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