NBA Free Agency 2017: Power Forwards

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	1. Paul Millsap Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Atlanta 18.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.7 apg
Overachieves year after year. May not have superstar talent, but makes a very noticeable impact on both ends of the court.

Agent: DeAngelo Simmons

2016/17 Earnings: $20,072,033

Career Earnings: $92,110,037

	2. Serge Ibaka Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Toronto 14.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.6 bpg
He’s no longer in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year, but remains a high-quality power forward with ever-improving three-point prowess.

Agent: Andy Miller

2016/17 Earnings: $12,250,000

Career Earnings: $55,165,662

	3. Pau Gasol Unrestricted / Power Forward / 7-0 / Last team: San Antonio 12.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg
Like most, he’s sacrificing stats in order to fit with what the Spurs do.

Agent: Steve Heumann

2016/17 Earnings: $15,500,000

Career Earnings: $178,599,916

	4. Dirk Nowitzki Team Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Last team: Dallas 14.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
Father Time definitely started to beat Dirk Nowitzki this season. He’s not looking to retire, though.

Agent: Holger Geschwindner

2016/17 Earnings: $25,000,000

Career Earnings: $245,371,801

	5. Ersan Ilyasova Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Atlanta 13.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg
Has been averaging 12ish points and 6ish rebounds for ages. A proven commodity.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2016/17 Earnings: $8,400,000

Career Earnings: $39,624,471

	6. Zach Randolph Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Memphis 14.1 ppg, 8.2 rpg
Still rebounding very well and doing damage in the post after all these years.

Agent: Raymond Brothers

2016/17 Earnings: $10,000,000

Career Earnings: $175,124,765

	7. Taj Gibson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Oklahoma City 10.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Has mostly come off the bench the last couple of seasons. Remains a consistent contributor – especially on the defensive end.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2016/17 Earnings: $8,950,000

Career Earnings: $38,508,971

	8. Nikola Mirotic Restricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Chicago 10.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Left Europe as a superstar and had a strong rookie season. Has been a bit underwhelming ever since.

Agent: Igor Crespo

2016/17 Earnings: $5,782,450

Career Earnings: $16,631,175

	9. Amir Johnson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Boston 6.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg
A glue guy on the court and in the locker room. A lot of teams could use his veteran presence.

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

2016/17 Earnings: $12,000,000

Career Earnings: $66,062,970

	10. Patrick Patterson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Toronto 6.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg
High-quality role player. The Raptors are much better offensively with him on the court.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2016/17 Earnings: $6,050,000

Career Earnings: $27,135,303

	11. JaMychal Green Restricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Memphis 8.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg
A workhorse for the Grizzlies. Prety good fit there.

Agent: Mike Hodges

2016/17 Earnings: $2,160,862

Career Earnings: $1,885,176

	12. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute Unrestricted / Power Forward / 0-0 / Last team: LA Clippers 6.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg
Super active perimeter defender who shot a career-high 39.1 percent from three for the Clippers this year.

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

2016/17 Earnings: $2,203,000

Career Earnings: $24,587,925

	13. David Lee Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: San Antonio 7.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg
Has low-key been a very productive role player for Dallas and San Antonio the last year. Will probably opt out.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2016/17 Earnings: $1,551,659

Career Earnings: $94,757,596

	14. Jonas Jerebko Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Boston 3.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Energetic forward off the bench for the Pistons first, Celtics now.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2016/17 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $29,219,783

	15. Alan Williams Restricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Phoenix 7.4 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Has hustled his way to a good contract.  The Suns were much better defensively with him on the court.

Agent: Omar Wilkes

2016/17 Earnings: $874,636

Career Earnings: $988,921

	16. Donatas Motiejunas Unrestricted / Power Forward / 7-0 / Last team: New Orleans 4.4 ppg, 3.0 rpg
Played only 34 games after signing a minimum deal in January. Not a dream season for him.

Agent: BJ Armstrong

2016/17 Earnings: $3,886,487

Career Earnings: $7,255,856

	17. Anthony Tolliver Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Sacramento 7.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.2 apg
Hits threes and is a locker room leader. Will have no problem finding another team.

Agent: Larry Fox

2016/17 Earnings: $8,000,000

Career Earnings: $22,818,000

	18. Jared Sullinger Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Phoenix 3.4 ppg, 2.5 rpg
Was waived after the trade deadline and no team picked him up. Doesn’t bode well for free agency.

Agent: David Falk

2016/17 Earnings: $5,628,000

Career Earnings: $11,994,420

	19. Thomas Robinson Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: LA Lakers 5.0 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Looked like a legit reserve big man for the Lakers this season.

Agent: Brian Elfus

2016/17 Earnings: $1,050,961

Career Earnings: $12,611,701

	20. Brandon Bass Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: LA Clippers 5.6 ppg, 2.5 rpg
Mid-range shots are still going in. Didn’t play much with the Clippers, but can’t complain about production when he did.

Agent: Raymond Brothers

2016/17 Earnings: $1,551,659

Career Earnings: $38,811,509

	21. Derrick Williams Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Cleveland 6.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg
Played well with the Knicks, fell out of the rotation with the Heat and vindicated himself a little bit with the Cavs.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2016/17 Earnings: $5,020,145

Career Earnings: $30,819,069

	22. Terrence Jones Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Milwaukee 10.8 ppg, 5.7 rpg
Both New Orleans and Milwaukee waived him this season. No bueno.

Agent: James Dunleavy

2016/17 Earnings: $1,207,194

Career Earnings: $8,352,244

	23. Kris Humphries Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Atlanta 4.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Has re-invented himself as a stretch big man, but with limited success.

Agent: Jason Ranne

2016/17 Earnings: $8,630,000

Career Earnings: $66,818,258

	24. Lavoy Allen Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Indiana 2.9 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Posted career lows across the board in 2016-17.

Agent: Andy Miller

2016/17 Earnings: $3,500,000

Career Earnings: $14,681,767

	25. James Michael McAdoo Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Golden State 2.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg
A bit player for the Warriors for three years now. Another one coming?

Agent: Jim Tanner

2016/17 Earnings: $980,431

Career Earnings: $1,992,612

	26. Jordan Hill Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Minnesota 1.7 ppg, 2.0 rpg
Got $4 million from Minnesota and played 47 minutes with the Wolves last season.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2016/17 Earnings: $4,000,000

Career Earnings: $32,204,687

	27. Luis Scola Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Brooklyn 5.1 ppg, 3.9 rpg
Got a buyout with the Nets and finished the season as a free agent. Could he be looking to return to FIBA ball?

Agent: George Bass

2016/17 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $65,252,186

	28. Adreian Payne Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Minnesota 3.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg
Played a career-low 135 minutes this year. Not how you want to go into free agency.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2016/17 Earnings: $2,022,240

Career Earnings: $5,816,400

	29. Mike Scott Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Phoenix 2.5 ppg, 2.1 rpg
Got waived right after his trade to Phoenix. Shot a dismal 29.3 percent from the field in limited playing time with Atlanta.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2016/17 Earnings: $3,333,333

Career Earnings: $11,262,475

	30. Udonis Haslem Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Miami 1.8 ppg, 2.1 rpg
Barely plays anymore, but the Heat might want to keep him around to mentor the team’s young guys.

Agent: Henry Thomas

2016/17 Earnings: $4,000,000

Career Earnings: $56,503,917

	31. Nick Collison Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Oklahoma City 1.7 ppg, 1.5 rpg
Played only 128 minutes with the Thunder in 2016-17. If they keep him around, it’s certainly not because of his on-court contributions.

Agent: Mike Higgins

2016/17 Earnings: $3,750,000

Career Earnings: $57,993,990

	32. Maurice Ndour Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: New York 3.1 ppg, 2.0 rpb
Bit player for the Knicks in the NBA and for Real Madrid in the Euroleague.

Agent: Eric Fleisher

2016/17 Earnings: $543,471

Career Earnings: $1,068,565

	33. Christian Wood Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Last team: Charlotte 2.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg
Hornets declined their contract option on him. He will have to take his impressive dunks elsewhere.

Agent: Matt Ranker

2016/17 Earnings: $874,636

Career Earnings: $1,180,425

	34. Steve Novak Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Milwaukee 0.6 ppg, 0.4 rpg
Great shooter will very little playing time lately. Injuries have not helped.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2016/17 Earnings: $1,551,659

Career Earnings: $21,636,397

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