NBA Free Agency 2018: Centers

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	1. DeMarcus Cousins Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans 25.9 ppg, 12.4 rpg, 5.0 apg
The most dominant big man in the league who 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

	2. DeAndre Jordan Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 11.9 ppg, 15.1 rpg
One of the NBA’s best rebounders, DeAndre Jordan can make any defense elite merely with his presence down low.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $22,642,350

Career Earnings: $84,067,825

	3. Clint Capela Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Team: Houston Rockets 14.2 ppg, 11.1 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

	4. Enes Kanter Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks 13.4 ppg, 10.1 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

	5. Brook Lopez Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers 12.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg
A seven-footer with serious range, Brook Lopez can space the floor quite well for a player of his size.

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

2017/18 Earnings: $22,642,350

Career Earnings: $94,781,137

	6. Greg Monroe Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Phoenix Suns 10.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg
A beast in the low post with strong rebounding chops. Can still get buckets off the bench.

Agent: David Falk

2017/18 Earnings: $17,884,176

Career Earnings: $51,556,454

	7. Jusuf Nurkic Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers 14.6 ppg, 8.0 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

	8. Dewayne Dedmon Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Atlanta Hawks 10.7 ppg, 7.6 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

	9. Nerlens Noel Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas Mavericks 4.0 ppg, 4.1 rpg
Mobile center with upside and serious defensive ability. Though he hasn’t been a good fit with the Dallas Mavericks, his potential could still make him attractive to teams on the open market.

Agent: Rich Paul

2017/18 Earnings: $4,187,599

Career Earnings: $14,329,730

	10. Jahlil Okafor Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 5.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg
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

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