The top free agents of the 2017 class will be unrestricted, which could make that month of July both exciting and nerve-wracking for a bunch of NBA teams.
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
1. Kevin Durant
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State
25.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4.9 apg
One of the most gifted offensive players in NBA history. Will be a Warrior for a lot of years.
Agent: Rich Kleiman
2016/17 Earnings: $26,540,100
Career Earnings: $135,209,018
2. Stephen Curry
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Golden State
25.3 ppg, 6.6 apg
Won another NBA title and developed great chemistry with KD. He’s probably a Warrior for life.
Agent: Jeff Austin
2016/17 Earnings: $12,112,359
Career Earnings: $56,700,262
3. Gordon Hayward
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Utah
21.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.5 apg
The versatile forward becomes a free agent right in the middle of his prime years. Boston and Miami are expected to be in the mix for his services.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $16,073,140
Career Earnings: $57,279,893
4. Blake Griffin
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: LA Clippers
21.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 4.9 apg
With the Clippers’ championship window closing, will he look for greener pastures?
Agent: Sam Goldfeder
2016/17 Earnings: $20,093,064
Career Earnings: $96,463,407
5. Chris Paul
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: LA Clippers
18.1 ppg, 9.2 apg, 5.0 rpg
Chris Paul is on the wrong side of 30, but suitors will line up for his services regardless. You would expect him to lose a step by now. It hasn’t happened yet.
Agent: Leon Rose
2016/17 Earnings: $22,868,827
Career Earnings: $160,388,983
6. Kyle Lowry
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Toronto
22.4 ppg, 7.0 apg, 4.8 rpg
The Raptors playmaker had another great regular season, but disappointed again in the playoffs.
Agent: Andy Miller
2016/17 Earnings: $12,000,000
Career Earnings: $64,757,917
7. Paul Millsap
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Atlanta
18.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.7 apg
Overachieves year after year. May not have superstar talent, but makes a very noticeable impact on both ends of the court.
Agent: DeAngelo Simmons
2016/17 Earnings: $20,072,033
Career Earnings: $92,110,037
8. Jrue Holiday
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: New Orleans
15.4 ppg, 7.3 apg, 3.9 rpg
Highly productive player when healthy. Durability is an obvious issue with him.
Agent: Jason Glushon
2016/17 Earnings: $11,000,000
Career Earnings: $48,558,496
9. Danilo Gallinari
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-10 / Team: Denver
18.2 ppg, 5.2 rpg
A big forward with unlimited range? That’s very valuable in the NBA these days. Likely to land a massive deal.
Agent: Michael Tellem
2016/17 Earnings: $15,050,000
Career Earnings: $72,948,077
10. Serge Ibaka
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Toronto
14.8 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 1.6 bpg
He’s no longer in the conversation for Defensive Player of the Year, but remains a high-quality power forward with ever-improving three-point prowess.
Agent: Andy Miller
2016/17 Earnings: $12,250,000
Career Earnings: $55,165,662
11. Pau Gasol
Player Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: San Antonio
12.4 ppg, 7.8 rpg
Like most, he’s sacrificing stats in order to fit with what the Spurs do.
Agent: Steve Heumann
2016/17 Earnings: $15,500,000
Career Earnings: $178,599,916
12. Dwyane Wade
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Chicago
18.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 3.8 apg
Wade has started to show his age. Has not been a great fit in Chicago. Can pick his team again this summer if he opts out.
Agent: Henry Thomas
2016/17 Earnings: $23,200,000
Career Earnings: $179,521,666
13. George Hill
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Utah
16.9 ppg, 4.1 apg, 3.4 rpg
The always reliable Hill had his best year on the offensive end. Missed a lot of games, though.
Agent: Bill Neff
2016/17 Earnings: $8,000,000
Career Earnings: $45,331,400
14. Otto Porter
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Washington
13.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg
His strong play was quite aw elcome event for the Wizards. Timing couldn’t be better for him money-wise.
Agent: David Falk
2016/17 Earnings: $5,893,981
Career Earnings: $19,305,421
15. Greg Monroe
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Milwaukee
11.7 ppg, 6.6 rpg
Great low-post game and nice touch around the rim. Has not been a hit with the Bucks.
Agent: David Falk
2016/17 Earnings: $17,145,838
Career Earnings: $52,090,028
16. Jeff Teague
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: Indiana
15.3 ppg, 7.8 apg, 4.0 rpg
Still only 28, the dynamic Teague has many good basketball years ahead of him.
Agent: Andy Miller
2016/17 Earnings: $8,000,000
Career Earnings: $38,863,717
17. Andre Iguodala
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Golden State
7.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg
One of the most efficient perimeter defenders around. Still pretty athletic at his age. Performance is way better than stats show.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal
2016/17 Earnings: $11,131,368
Career Earnings: $121,324,259
18. Nerlens Noel
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas
8.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg
Defense-oriented big man with a lot of upside and some red flags.
Agent: Happy Walters
2016/17 Earnings: $4,384,490
Career Earnings: $14,329,730
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19. JJ Redikk
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: LA Clippers
15.0 ppg, 2.2 rpg
Excellent shooter, decent defender and great locker room guy. Regressed a bit this season.
Agent: Greg Lawrence
2016/17 Earnings: $7,377,500
Career Earnings: $55,931,008
20. Dirk Nowitzki
Team Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Team: Dallas
14.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg
Father Time definitely started to beat Dirk Nowitzki this season. He’s not looking to retire, though.
Full list:
NBA Free Agency 2017: The top players
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Which of these guys do you see relocating?
I'm curious with what New Orleans does, since they have a 2 man big man core but everything else i'm not so sure about.
at the PG position right now.