NBA Free Agency 2018: The top players

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

	1. Kevin Durant Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State Warriors 24.8 ppg, 7.7 rbg, 5.0 apg
Still only 29 years old, Durant is just now entering his career peak. Will dominate for seasons to come.

Agent: Rich Kleiman

2017/18 Earnings: $25,000,000

Career Earnings: $132,183,333

	2. LeBron James Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Cleveland Cavaliers 28.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 9.1 apg
The best player in the game, James is showing little sign of slowing down even in his age-33 season.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings: $33,285,709

Career Earnings: $200,607,292

	3. DeMarcus Cousins Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans 28.9 ppg, 13.6 rpg, 5.8 apg
The most dominant big man in the league has improved his maturity. DeMarcus Cousins’ newfound consistency is helping take his game to the next level.

Agent: Dan Fegan

2017/18 Earnings: $18,063,850

Career Earnings: $62,648,136

	4. Paul George Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Oklahoma City Thunder 20.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.0 apg
One of the league’s top two-way wings, Paul George does a bit of everything on the floor, including score at a very healthy rate.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings: $19,300,000

Career Earnings: $61,391,831

	5. DeAndre Jordan Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 10.1 ppg, 14.3 rpg, 1.2 bpg
One of the NBA’s best rebounders, DeAndre Jordan can make any defense elite merely with his presence down low.

Agent:

2017/18 Earnings: $22,642,350

Career Earnings: $84,067,825

	6. Isaiah Thomas Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Cleveland Cavaliers –
The diminutive point guard put up one of the most efficient high-scoring seasons ever in 2016-17. How will he look returning from a tricky hip injury?

Agent: Aaron Goodwin

2017/18 Earnings: $6,261,394

Career Earnings: $23,914,451

	7. Chris Paul Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Houston Rockets –
One of the greatest point guards of all time, Chris Paul is still extremely productive when he suits up. However, he’s 33 and starting to have injury troubles.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings: $24,268,959

Career Earnings: $162,527,669

	8. Aaron Gordon Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Orlando Magic 19.1 ppg, 8.9 rpg
Aaron Gordon is finally realizing his full potential now that he’s playing more power forward.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $5,504,419

Career Earnings: $12,515,040

	9. Avery Bradley Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-2 / Team: Detroit Pistons 16.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg
The top available shooting guard on the open market, Avery Bradley is a prototypical 3-and-D role player.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2017/18 Earnings: $8,808,989

Career Earnings: $29,978,423

	10. Clint Capela Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Houston Rockets 12.7 ppg, 10.6 rpg
Clint Capela has become one of the most efficient players in the NBA. He understands his limitations and plays to his strengths extremely well.

Agent: Jason Ranne

2017/18 Earnings: $2,334,528

Career Earnings: $3,728,160

	11. Jabari Parker Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks –
He can get buckets with the best of them, but will his knees ever be fully healthy?

Agent: Charles Tucker

2017/18 Earnings: $6,782,392

Career Earnings: $15,457,320

	12. Carmelo Anthony Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Oklahoma City Thunder 20.1 ppg, 5.8 rpg
Still one of the league’s top scorers, Carmelo Anthony is showing no signs of slowing down.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings: $26,243,760

Career Earnings: $201,120,659

	13. Zach LaVine Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Chicago Bulls –
An athletic specimen who found his niche playing off the ball, Zach LaVine’s recovery from a torn ACL will determine the size of his next contract.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $3,202,217

Career Earnings: $6,445,080

	14. Rodney Hood Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Utah Jazz 14.9 ppg, 2.2 rpg
An athletic wing who needs to work on his consistency, and hope he has better luck health-wise.

Agent: Travis King

2017/18 Earnings: $2,386,864

Career Earnings: $4,045,320

	15. Jusuf Nurkic Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers 15.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg
A bruising center with some passing chops, Jusuf Nurkic greatly improved his play as a member of the Blazers.

Agent: Aylton Tesch

2017/18 Earnings: $2,947,304

Career Earnings: $5,526,000

	16. Brook Lopez Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers 16.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg
A seven-footer with serious range, Brook Lopez can space the floor for any frontcourt.

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

2017/18 Earnings: $22,642,350

Career Earnings: $94,781,137

	17. Marcus Smart Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Boston Celtics 9.8 ppg, 5.3 apg
Likely the best defensive guard in the NBA. He can aptly guard positions one through four. His outstanding defense makes up for his struggles as a scorer.

Agent: Josh Ketroser

2017/18 Earnings: $4,538,019

Career Earnings: $10,293,240

	18. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers 11.4 ppg, 5.0 rpg
A solid 3-and-D role player, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope would a great complementary piece on any team.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings: $17,745,894

Career Earnings: $11,995,639

	19. Robert Covington Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 15.3 ppg, 5.7 rpg
Much improved three-point shooter who racks up takeaways on the defensive end.

Agent: Andrew Morrison

2017/18 Earnings: $1,577,230

Career Earnings: $3,655,876

	20. Derrick Favors Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Utah Jazz 10.7 ppg, 4.7 rpg
Talented big man with a respectable face-up game. Injuries have hampered his once-promising career, though.

Agent: Wallace Prather

2017/18 Earnings: $12,000,000

Career Earnings: $54,471,159

	21. Julius Randle Restricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers 11.0 ppg, 5.7 rpg
A talented big man with still-untapped potential, Julius Randle is finally starting to find his niche.

Agent: George Bass

2017/18 Earnings: $4,149,242

Career Earnings: $9,396,720

	22. Nerlens Noel Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas Mavericks 5.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg
Athletic big man with upside and serious defensive potential. He is still figuring out how to make a consistent impact.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings: $4,187,600

Career Earnings: $14,329,730

	23. Dwyane Wade Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Cleveland 9.1 ppg, 4.0 apg
An aging two-guard, Dwyane Wade still has enough left in the tank to help teams as a key reserve.

Agent: Henry Thomas

2017/18 Earnings: $17,878,652

Career Earnings: $176,115,934

	24. Greg Monroe Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks 6.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg
A beast in the low post. Can still get buckets off the bench.

Agent: David Falk

2017/18 Earnings: $17,884,176

Career Earnings: $51,556,454

	25. Trevor Ariza Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Houston Rockets 8.8 ppg, 4.8 rpg
A threat from beyond the arc and a defensive ace, Trevor Ariza remains an excellent role player.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2017/18 Earnings: $7,400,000

Career Earnings: $67,574,565

	26. Nikola Mirotic Team Option / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Chicago Bulls
Floor-spacing power forward with quick feet defensively. He hasn’t quite reached his potential yet.

Agent: Dan Fegan

2017/18 Earnings: $12,500,000

Career Earnings: $16,631,175

	27. Tony Parker Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: San Antonio Spurs –
An aging point guard with dwindling athleticism and injury concerns, Tony Parker could still do damage as a reserve.

Agent: Steve Heumann

2017/18 Earnings: $15,453,126

Career Earnings: $145,390,310

	28. Danny Green Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: San Antonio Spurs 11.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Would fit nicely on any team. Excellent 3-and-D shooting guard with championship experience.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $10,000,000

Career Earnings: $32,607,624

	29. Louis Williams Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-1 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 14.8 ppg, 3.3 apg
An uber-confident basket-getter, Lou Williams has been one of the league’s most effective scorers for years. Still going strong at age 31.

Agent: Wallace Prather

2017/18 Earnings: $7,000,000

Career Earnings: $50,198,368

	30. JJ Redick Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 15.6 ppg, 3.4 apg
One of the league’s top three-point shooters with loads of playoff experience.

Agent: Greg Lawrence

2017/18 Earnings: $23,000,000

Career Earnings: $55,516,715

	31. Wesley Matthews Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Team: Dallas Mavericks 11.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg
A more-than-serviceable role player, Wesley Matthews knocks down threes and defends at a high level.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2017/18 Earnings: $17,884,175

Career Earnings: $65,562,470

	32. Enes Kanter Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks 13.6 ppg, 10.8 rpg
Excellent rebounder and finisher near the rim. His defensive shortcomings prevent him from making a bigger impact.

Agent: Max Ergul

2017/18 Earnings: $17,884,176

Career Earnings: $51,648,935

	33. Derrick Rose Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Cleveland Cavaliers 14.3 ppg, 1.7 apg
The one-time MVP can still score in bursts, though not at a very efficient level. Solid bench piece going forward.

Agent: BJ Armstrong

2017/18 Earnings: $2,116,955

Career Earnings: $115,496,902

	34. Elfrid Payton Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Orlando Magic 8.5 ppg, 6.5 apg
An athletic lead guard without a three-point shot. Has elite defensive potential.

Agent: Aaron Mintz

2017/18 Earnings: $3,332,340

Career Earnings: $7,517,160

	35. Wilson Chandler Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Denver Nuggets 8.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg
A decent scorer, Wilson Chandler can still help teams off the bench.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $12,016,854

Career Earnings: $50,806,358

	36. Jeremy Lin Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Brooklyn Nets –
A productive point guard with major injury concerns, how he heals from his latest setback will ultimately determine his worth as a player.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2017/18 Earnings: $12,000,000

Career Earnings: $39,981,991

	37. Rudy Gay Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: San Antonio Spurs 13.5 ppg, 5.2 rpg
Recovered nicely from his Achilles injury. Can still be a serviceable scorer off the bench.

Agent: Roger Montgomery

2017/18 Earnings: $8,406,000

Career Earnings: $115,619,870

	38. Will Barton Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Denver Nuggets 14.3 ppg, 5.4 rpg
One of the most consistent bench scorers in the league. Would provide a boost to anyone’s reserve unit.

Agent: Aaron Goodwin

2017/18 Earnings: $3,533,333

Career Earnings: $9,320,781

	39. Jahlil Okafor Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers –
Would have been the perfect 1990s back-to-the-basket big man. Now, his lack of shooting and foot speed defensively greatly hamper his effectiveness.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $4,995,120

Career Earnings: $9,371,520

	40. Dirk Nowitzki Team Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Dallas Mavericks 10.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg
A future Hall of Famer who can still score at a somewhat efficient level, despite his advanced age.

Agent: Holger Geschwindner

2017/18 Earnings: $5,000,000

Career Earnings: $241,646,362

	41. Seth Curry Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-2 / Team: Dallas Mavericks –
An effective scorer and underrated defender who can aptly play either backcourt position.

Agent: Jeff Austin

2017/18 Earnings: $3,028,410

Career Earnings: $4,190,389

	42. Joe Johnson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Utah Jazz 6.4 ppg, 2.7 apg
Though his athleticism is all but gone, Joe Johnson can still play a scoring role as a reserve.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $10,505,000

Career Earnings: $203,542,249

	43. Patrick McCaw Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Golden State Warriors 3.8 ppg, 1.2 apg
A young, athletic guard who can fill multiple positions as well as defend at a high level. Understandably hasn’t gotten much playing time on a stacked Warriors team.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611

Career Earnings: $543,471

	44. Aron Baynes Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Boston Celtics 5.8 ppg, 5.5 rpg
An enforcer who defends and rebounds at a high level.

Agent: Daniel Moldovan

2017/18 Earnings: $4,300,000

Career Earnings: $16,267,042

	45. Austin Rivers Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 12.6 ppg, 2.4 apg
A streaky scorer but underrated defender, Austin Rivers’ play has steadily improved over recent years.

Agent: Andy Miller

2017/18 Earnings: $11,825,000

Career Earnings: $21,117,240

	46. Dewayne Dedmon Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Atlanta Hawks 9.5 ppg, 7.9 rpg
An athletic big man who can block shots, finish near the rim and who has recently extended his range to the three-point line.

Agent: Michael Silverman

2017/18 Earnings: $6,000,000

Career Earnings: $4,661,760

	47. Rajon Rondo Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans –
A true floor general with championship experience, Rajon Rondo can dish out assists with the best of them.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $6,300,000

Career Earnings: $84,282,884

	48. Kyle Anderson Restricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: San Antonio Spurs 7.7 ppg, 6.5 rpg
A wing with great size who can play some small-ball power forward, as well as distribute at an above-average rate.

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

2017/18 Earnings: $2,151,704

Career Earnings: $3,428,639

	49. Dante Exum Restricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Team: Utah Jazz –
Athletic guard with great defensive abilities. Poor injury luck has really hurt his career so far.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2017/18 Earnings: $4,992,385

Career Earnings: $11,333,040

	50. Thaddeus Young Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers 14.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg
A quick power forward who can score effectively even if not much of a three-point shooter.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2017/18 Earnings: $12,921,348

Career Earnings: $67,014,175

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