NBA Free Agency 2019: Point Guards

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	1. Kyrie Irving Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Boston Celtics 21.7 ppg, 6.2 apg
A high-scoring guard who has improved upon his distribution skills since joining the Celtics. Looks to be 100 percent back from the knee injury that hampered him last season, so a max deal should be in his future.

Agent: Jeff Wechsler 2018/19 Earnings: $20,099,189 Career Earnings: $75,108,436

	2. Kemba Walker Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Charlotte Hornets 28.2 ppg, 6.6 apg
For the past three seasons, Kemba Walker has performed like an elite point guard but has been getting paid like merely a good one. Now that he’s playing at an even higher level, that will undoubtedly change next offseason.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz 2018/19 Earnings: $12,000,000 Career Earnings: $46,199,401

	3. Goran Dragic Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Miami Heat 16.3 ppg, 4.7 apg
You can start to see signs of regression, which makes sense since he’ll be entering his age-32 season next year. Still, he’s coming off an All-Star campaign and is among the upper half of starting point guards in the NBA.

Agent: Rade Filipovich 2018/19 Earnings: $18,109,175 Career Earnings: $77,379,858

	4. Eric Bledsoe Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks 15.3 ppg, 6.2 apg
Good point-guard defender and has become a more efficient scorer. Making over 50 percent of his field-goal attempts for the first time. Playing the best winning basketball of his career.

Agent: Rich Paul 2018/19 Earnings: $15,000,000 Career Earnings: $62,104,069

	5. Terry Rozier Restricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Boston Celtics 7.9 ppg, 4.0 rpg
Numbers have taken a dip now that he’s returned to a full-time bench role. Proved in 2017-18 that he can handle starting point-guard duties, and handle them with aplomb.

Agent: Aaron Turner 2018/19 Earnings: $3,050,389 Career Earnings: $5,719,320

	6. D’Angelo Russell Restricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Team: Brooklyn Nets 17.8 ppg, 5.5 apg
Finally starting to put it all together on a consistent basis. A lead guard that uses his jumper and slippery dribbling to score, and who is an underrated distributor.

Agent: Austin Brown 2018/19 Earnings: $7,019,698 Career Earnings: $15,998,280

	7. Ricky Rubio Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: Utah Jazz 12.9 ppg, 6.5 apg
Reliable floor general. Coach-on-the-floor type who has become a respectable three-point shooter.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz 2018/19 Earnings: $14,800,000 Career Earnings: $55,216,408

	8. Derrick Rose Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves 19.5 ppg, 4.6 apg
Almost out of nowhere, he has started to resemble his old self. Shooting a career-best 47.8 percent from three, which has helped him offset his drop in athleticism.

Agent: BJ Armstrong 2018/19 Earnings: $2,176,260 Career Earnings: $120,415,866

	9. Spencer Dinwiddie Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Team: Brooklyn Nets 15.9 ppg, 5.0 apg
One of the most underrated floor generals in the NBA. Uses his size and length at the lead-guard spot to get buckets. If he keeps hitting threes at an above-average rate, he’ll continue to thrive.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder 2018/19 Earnings: $1,656,092 Career Earnings: $4,641,095

	10. Darren Collison Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Indiana Pacers 8.9 ppg, 4.2 apg
Has struggled to find a rhythm this season. Can still run an offense and jump passing lanes defensively at a high level.

Agent: Bill Duffy 2018/19 Earnings: $10,000,000 Career Earnings: $33,059,051

	11. Jeff Teague Player Option / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves 13.0 ppg, 7.6 apg
Good one-on-one scorer who can dish the rock and rack up takeaways on defense.

Agent: JR Hensley 2018/19 Earnings: $19,000,000 Career Earnings: $58,355,440

	12. Patrick Beverley Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 6.9 ppg, 4.2 apg
Complete pest defensively. A guy you want on your side to close a tight game.

Agent: Bill Duffy 2018/19 Earnings: $5,027,028 Career Earnings: $20,774,362

	13. Isaiah Thomas Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Denver Nuggets
Has yet to play this season. His hip injury will be a major hindrance to his free agency, unless he can get back and prove he’s still got some of his old self left.

Agent: Sam Goldfeder 2018/19 Earnings: $2,029,463 Career Earnings: $30,175,846

	14. TJ McConnell Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 3.9 ppg, 2.4 apg
His numbers don’t measure his impact. Could even be a decent starter in the right situation.

Agent: Chris Emens 2018/19 Earnings: $1,600,520 Career Earnings: $4,471,631

	15. Rajon Rondo Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers 8.5 ppg, 6.5 apg
Still a productive point guard who can rack up assists and wreak havoc defensively by jumping passing lanes.

Agent: Bill Duffy 2018/19 Earnings: $9,000,000 Career Earnings: $88,622,794

	16. Malcolm Brogdon Restricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks 14.8 ppg, 3.2 apg
Can play either guard spot effectively. Has blossomed into a knock-down three-point shooter.

Agent: Danielle Cantor 2018/19 Earnings: $1,544,951 Career Earnings: $2,237,611

	17. Elfrid Payton Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans 9.7 ppg, 5.3 apg
Injury troubles have plagued him this season. Hard-nosed, two-way floor general.

Agent: Aaron Mintz 2018/19 Earnings: $3,000,000 Career Earnings: $3,849,500

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