NBA Free Agency 2018: Centers

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	1. Clint Capela Restricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: Houston Rockets 13.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg
He has become one of the most efficient players in the NBA. Understands his limitations and plays to his strengths extremely well. Performed well in the playoffs, even against against the small-ball-centric Warriors.

Agent: Jason Ranne

2017/18 Earnings: $2,334,528

Career Earnings: $3,728,160

	2. Greg Monroe Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Boston Celtics 10.3 ppg, 6.9 rpg
A beast in the low post with strong rebounding chops. Can still get buckets off the bench.

Agent: David Falk

2017/18 Earnings: $21,384,175

Career Earnings: $51,556,454

	3. Amir Johnson Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Philadelphia 76ers 4.6 ppg, 4.5 rpg
Though his numbers don’t jump off the page, Amir Johnson provides veteran leadership and solid defense on the block.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $11,000,000

Career Earnings: $75,989,800

	4. Brandan Wright Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: Houston Rockets 5.0 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Constant injuries have hampered his career. A more-than-serviceable backup center when healthy.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2017/18 Earnings: $5,955,760

Career Earnings: $39,679,032

	5. Alex Len Unrestricted / Center / 7-1 / Last team: Phoenix Suns 8.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg
Coming off his best season according to almost every advanced stat. His raw numbers weren’t great but at still just 25, he’ll have some interest this summer.

Agent: Michael Lelchitski

2017/18 Earnings: $4,187,599

Career Earnings: $19,960,979

	6. Jan Vesely Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Last team: Fenerbahce 12.5 ppg, 5.1 (Euroleague)
Has really refined his game since making the move to Europe. Arguably the best big man playing overseas. Could make an impact in the NBA as a rim-diving center who protects the basket.

Agent: Aleksander Raskovic

2017/18 Earnings: $3,340,920

Career Earnings: $9,010,823

	7. Lucas Nogueira Team Option / Center / 7-0 / Last team: Toronto Raptors 2.5 ppg, 1.8 rpg
Despite being 25, still didn’t crack the every-night rotation for the Raptors. Occasionally changes games with his length defensively and finishing ability on offense.

Agent: Aylton Tesch

2017/18 Earnings: $2,947,304

Career Earnings: $8,473,305

	8. Channing Frye Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Los Angeles Lakers 5.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg
One of the best shooting bigs in the game who has championship experience.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2017/18 Earnings: $7,420,912

Career Earnings: $66,236,206

	9. Alan Williams Unrestricted / Center / 6-8 / Last team: Phoenix Suns 4.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg
Missed most of 2017-18 due to a knee injury suffered before the season. Productive backup big man with some scoring chops down low and impressive rebounding acumen.

Agent: Omar Wilkes

2017/18 Earnings: $6,000,000

Career Earnings: $6,988,921

	10. Andray Blatche Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Xinjiang Flying Tigers 16.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg (China)
Despite hamstring issues this past season, he was still one of the best big men in the Chinese Basketball Association. At 31 years old, he may be running out of time to make a return to the NBA.

Agent:

2017/18 Earnings: $1,375,604

Career Earnings: $43,794,434

	11. Jahlil Okafor Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Brooklyn Nets 6.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg
The 6-foot-11 center doesn’t protect the rim, can’t defend in space and, outside of his rookie season, hasn’t shown much scoring punch, either.

Agent: Bill Duffy

2017/18 Earnings: $4,995,120

Career Earnings: $14,366,640

	12. Tarik Black Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Houston Rockets 3.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg
His per-36-minute stats (12.1 ppg, 10.9 rpg) suggest he could be productive in a larger role.

Agent: Michael Lelchitski

2017/18 Earnings: $3,290,000

Career Earnings: $10,833,395

	13. Cole Aldrich Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves 0.6 ppg, 0.7 rpg
Only saw action in 21 games last season. At nearly 30 years old, it may be time to wonder if his best days as a player are behind him.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $7,300,000

Career Earnings: $24,353,715

	14. Udonis Haslem Unrestricted / Center / 6-8 / Last team: Miami Heat 0.6 ppg, 0.7 rpg
Contemplating either retirement or overseas opportunities where he can get playing time. Hasn’t been a part of Erik Spoelstra’s rotation in the last three seasons.

Agent: Austin Brown

2017/18 Earnings: $2,328,652

Career Earnings: $58,095,008

	15. Amile Jefferson Restricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves
Spent most of last season with the team’s G League side. Young big man out of an elite college program (Duke) with great basketball IQ and rim-protection skills.

Agent: Michael Tellem

2017/18 Earnings: $75,000

Career Earnings: $75,000

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