NBA Free Agency 2018: Point Guards

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	1. Isaiah Thomas Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Last team: Los Angeles Lakers 15.2 ppg, 4.8 apg
Never able to get fully healthy in 2017-18, how Isaiah Thomas recovers from hip surgery will determine how much interest he garners on the open market.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder

2017/18 Earnings: $6,261,394

Career Earnings: $23,914,451

	2. Shabazz Napier Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Portland Trail Blazers 8.7 ppg, 2.0 apg
Finally in his fourth season, Shabazz Napier flashed the skill set that famously made LeBron James proclaim him the best player in his draft class. Decent backup point guard option, who uses a pretty pull-up jumper to score effectively.

Agent: Brandon Rosenthal

2017/18 Earnings: $2,361,359

Career Earnings: $6,244,560

	3. Yogi Ferrell Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Dallas Mavericks 10.2 ppg, 2.5 apg
A young score-first point guard with an accurate three-point stroke, could be an important bench contributor for years to come.

Agent: Keith Kreiter

2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611

Career Earnings: $1,754,678

	4. Shane Larkin Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Boston Celtics 4.3 ppg, 1.8 apg
Can run a second-unit offense and knock down triples at a decent rate.

Agent: Jim Tanner

2017/18 Earnings: $1,524,305

Career Earnings: $6,167,345

	5. Shelvin Mack Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Orlando Magic 6.9 ppg, 3.9 apg
Led the Magic in assists with 3.9 per game. Experienced point guard who could provide solid depth off the bench.

Agent: Doug Neustadt

2017/18 Earnings: $6,000,000

Career Earnings: $15,219,683

	6. Devin Harris Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Denver Nuggets 8.4 ppg, 2.1 apg
A still-productive lead guard when placed in a reserve role.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $4,402,546

Career Earnings: $69,268,722

	7. Ty Lawson Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Washington Wizards 5.8 ppg, 3.0 apg (PO)
Spent most of the 2017-18 season in China, returned to play a backup point guard role in the playoffs for the Wizards and acquitted himself decently.

Agent: Larry Fox

2017/18 Earnings: $119,009

Career Earnings: $43,551,243

	8. Jameer Nelson Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Detroit Pistons 4.9 ppg, 3.6 apg
Aging point guard who isn’t suited for much more than a third-string role anymore.

Agent: Steve Mountain

2017/18 Earnings: $6,998,920

Career Earnings: $73,867,486

	9. Tim Frazier Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Washington Wizards 3.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg
Was not able to follow up his 2016-17 career season with another big year in 2017-18.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2017/18 Earnings: $2,000,000

Career Earnings: $5,189,646

	10. Jarrett Jack Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: New York Knicks 7.5 ppg, 5.6 apg
Had a solid season starting at point guard for the Knicks. Still has something left in the tank.

Agent:

2017/18 Earnings: $2,328,652

Career Earnings: $47,983,330

	11. Malcolm Delaney Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Atlanta Hawks 6.3 ppg, 3.0 apg
Had a star career in Europe before reaching the NBA. Since then, consistent production has been hard for him to establish.

Agent: Andrew Vye

2017/18 Earnings: $2,500,000

Career Earnings: $5,000,000

	12. Ramon Sessions Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Washington Wizards 4.9 ppg, 2.8 apg
He can play a backup point guard role in a pinch, but is better-suited for to be a deep reserve at this point in his career.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein

2017/18 Earnings: $2,986,463

Career Earnings: $35,406,275

	13. Aaron Brooks Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves 2.3 ppg, 0.6 apg
Experienced floor general who can provide leadership in the locker room but not much else.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings: $2,116,955

Career Earnings: $19,963,338

	14. Tyler Ennis Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Los Angeles Lakers 4.1 ppg, 1.9 apg
He took a step back last year after a promising 2016-17 season, including shooting an awful 25 percent from deep. Unclear if he will ever be a reliable rotation player in the league.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

2017/18 Earnings: $1,524,305

Career Earnings: $7,745,380

	15. Tyler Ulis Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-10 / Last team: Phoenix Suns 7.8 ppg, 4.4 apg
Undersized-but-dynamic floor general who needs to improve his shooting before he can become a truly reliable NBA contributor.

Agent: Leon Rose

2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611

Career Earnings: $2,230,980

	16. Mario Chalmers Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Memphis Grizzlies 7.7 ppg, 3.0 apg
Gravely inefficient season in 2017-18 and coming off an injury as serious as an Achilles tear, that wasn’t surprising.

Agent:

2017/18 Earnings: $2,106,407

Career Earnings: $23,946,482

	17. Andrew Harrison Restricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Memphis Grizzlies 9.5 ppg, 3.2 apg
Displayed some scoring punch from the lead-guard spot with the Grizzlies last year, dropping 20 or more points five times in 2017-18. If his three-point shot improves, could be a solid backup point guard for years to come.

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611

Career Earnings: $2,257,611

	18. Isaiah Taylor Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Atlanta Hawks 6.6 ppg, 3.1 apg
The Hawks were 5.4 points per 100 possessions better when he was on the floor, mostly thanks to his value as a distributor from the lead-guard spot.

Agent: Chris Emens

2017/18 Earnings: $2,625,222

Career Earnings: $1,617,611

	19. Jonathan Gibson Restricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Boston Celtics 8.5 ppg, 1.0 apg
Put up huge numbers in China before being signed with a hardship exception by the Celtics. Wasn’t eligible for their playoff roster.

Agent: Andrew Morrison

2017/18 Earnings: $74,158

Career Earnings: $725,432

	20. Lorenzo Brown Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Toronto Raptors 2.3 ppg, 1.1 rpg
Earned G League MVP honors thanks to his scoring and defensive prowess. But at almost 28, how much upside does he have?

Agent: Todd Ramasar

2017/18 Earnings: $75,000

Career Earnings: $677,087

	21. Wade Baldwin Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Portland Trail Blazers 5.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg
A former first-round pick with the Grizzlies, he was traded to the Blazers and appeared in seven games for them last season. Still has potential as a big, long-armed athlete at the point-guard position, especially as a defender.

Agent: Andy Shiffman

2017/18 Earnings: $2,254,292

Career Earnings: $3,898,052

	22. Aaron Jackson Restricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Houston Rockets 8.0 ppg, 3.0 apg
A stud during his time playing overseas, finally got his first chance in the NBA this past season with the Rockets when he appeared in one regular-season game.

Agent: Happy Walters

2017/18 Earnings: $46,079

Career Earnings: $46,079

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