2026 NBA free agent rankings: The best players who could be available next year
Free agency isn’t what it once was in the NBA, as these days, players are almost always choosing to sign contract extensions rather than test the open market. That’s because the new CBA has given players much more financial incentive not to switch teams.
Either way, some good players could end up hitting free agency next year anyway, as they always do.
Below, check out the projected top 2026 NBA free agents (for now).
Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images
A yearly MVP candidate, it will be fascinating to see how the next season and a half goes for him now that he’s joining the Lakers. Will the Lakers even let him hit free agency? Regardless, one of the best players in the NBA and will remain so if he takes his conditioning and diet seriously.
26.4 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 7.7 apg, 2.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 45.1 FG%, 33.7 3P%
$43,031,940
$152,668,811
Bill Duffy
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A somehow underrated former No. 1 pick who looks like a future All-NBA guy. It is a bit scary that he missed so much time in 2024-25 due to injury but that was the first time he’s missed such an extended period since getting to the NBA, so shouldn’t be a huge concern. Great size, strength, athleticism and skill on the wing who can score at a high level, as well as create and rebound. Has developed his jumper quite nicely, too. We’re going to list him here for now, but he’s more than likely signing an extension before free agency comes.
23.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.8 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.8 bpg, 41.9 FG%, 29.3 3P%
$12,160,800
$34,824,000
Mike Miller
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His game seems to be expanding, as he’s putting up the best numbers of his career right now. Still not much of a rebounder but a very good shot-blocker, solid floor-spacer and excellent for a big man driving the ball.
22.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.3 spg, 1.7 bpg, 49.7 FG%, 36.1 3P%
$25,257,798
$110,594,725
Austin Brown and Maxwell Saidman
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Finally hit that All-Star level, the question is: Can he reach an All-NBA level? Very crafty scorer from the midrange who can also finish around the rim. One-on-one bucket-getter with good size on the wing.
21.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.7 spg, 0.7 bpg, 47.6 FG%, 35.1 3P%
$4,775,760
$13,675,920
Bill Duffy and Justin Haynes
Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
It will be fascinating to see how his time in San Antonio goes. Should form a fun partnership with Victor Wembanyama. If they acclimate well, it might be tough for another team to pry him out of San Antonio. Lightning-fast point guard with three-level scoring and a quick crossover.
24.3 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 46.5 FG%, 31.5 3P%
$34,848,340
$150,476,187
Rich Paul
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Questions linger about his ability to stay healthy due to his thin frame. Experienced a second extended absence in 2024-25. When he’s out there, he’s a very unique player – a big man who can handle the ball like a guard, hit shots from all over the floor, drive and finish or kick, and block shots at a high level on the other end.
15.3 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.7 apg, 0.9 spg, 2.9 bpg, 50.3 FG%, 39.6 3P%
$10,880,640
$31,157,880
Bill Duffy
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Game hasn’t started to slow down to age yet, the one concern is with nagging injuries, as he has started to miss more time here and there. Even so, when healthy, remains an elite scorer, solid rebounder and playmaker, and an impactful defender when he locks in late in games.
26.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.4 bpg, 53.0 FG%, 40.2 3P%
$51,179,020
$457,119,040
Rich Kleiman
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One of the best playmakers in the NBA who can hit shots from all over the floor. He can be a bit inefficient, though, and won’t provide much on defense.
24.0 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 11.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.2 bpg, 40.7 FG%, 33.3 3P%
$43,031,940
$146,727,211
Aaron Mintz, Austin Brown, Andrew Morrison
Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
One of the best scoring point guards in the league with the ability to hit tough shots against elite defenses. A proven playoff performer who helped guide Dallas to the Finals last season. Also, an extremely crafty and quick ball-handler who can finish around the basket with a beautiful layup package. He remains at that All-Star level.
24.9 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 4.7 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.4 bpg, 47.5 FG%, 41.1 3P%
$41,000,000
$315,811,186
Shetellia Riley Irving
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Will be around 36 by the time he signs his next contract if he doesn’t get extended by Milwaukee. With him not being the biggest player, that could raise concerns about how his game might age. Regardless, for now, he remains an All-Star-level point guard.
25.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 7.4 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.2 bpg, 44.6 FG%, 38.0 3P%
$48,787,676
$329,998,763
Aaron Goodwin
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How will the Lakers’ blockbuster addition of affect future with the team? We’ll find out this summer, as James has a player option on his deal, and he is fully expected to exercise to hit free agency. Regardless, that even at 40 years old James remains the best free agent in a class is nuts and speaks to his greatness as a player.
24.7 ppg, 7.8 rpg, 8.7 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 52.0 FG%, 39.6 3P%
$48,728,845
$531,322,273
Rich Paul
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Looks like his All-Star self in 2024-25, providing three-level scoring with his tough-shot-making chops and bouncy athleticism near the basket.
23.8 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 4.5 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.2 bpg, 50.8 FG%, 43.1 3P%
$44,531,940
$209,339,957
Rich Paul
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An All-Star yet again this season, the bearded superstar has seen his game age like a fine wine. His shot-making isn’t quite as efficient as it was in his prime but he remains a high-level scorer and playmaker.
21.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 8.6 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.6 bpg, 39.2 FG%, 34.1 3P%
$33,653,846
$374,374,274
Michael Silverman, Brandon Grier, Troy Payne
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
NBA Iron Man who never misses games. Very good defender who can guard multiple positions. Jumper might look a bit funky now but still has to be respected from the outside as a shooter. Solid scorer from the midrange, too.
17.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.5 bpg, 48.9 FG%, 35.7 3P%
$23,300,000
$82,735,125
Sam Goldfeder, Jordan Gertler, Jeff Schwartz
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Has taken a huge leap, which is interesting considering he’s been in the NBA for some time now. Very good shooter from the outside who also has the quickness to get to the rim and finish around the basket.
24.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.2 bpg, 49.6 FG%, 42.8 3P%
$19,241,379
$102,862,988
Thaddeus Foucher
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Excellent modern archetype thanks to his ability, as a big man, to block shots on one end and hit deep threes from the other. His only drawback is with him having trouble staying healthy.
19.2 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.6 bpg, 47.6 FG%, 39.9 3P%
$29,268,293
$206,171,387
Janis Porzingis, Jeff Schwartz, Sam Goldfeder
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Floor-spacing center who can also drive the ball and post-up pretty well. Blocks shots from time to time but not an elite defender by any means.
19.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.7 bpg, 53.3 FG%, 38.7 3P%
$20,000,000
$194,727,756
Rade Filipovich and Bill Duffy
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Not an All-Star but a very solid starting-level player. Can score from all three levels, draw fouls, sink foul shots, create plays. Tries hard on defense but not very effective on that end.
19.2 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 6.1 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.3 bpg, 44.6 FG%, 36.0 3P%
$12,976,362
$27,480,288
Aaron Reilly
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The 2023-24 Sixth Man of the Year, the big man is a very good shooter and rim-attacker who can finish with toughness around the rim. Guard-like game in a big man’s body.
14.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.9 bpg, 47.7 FG%, 40.0 3P%
$13,986,432
$33,066,425
Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz
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High-energy guard who is one of the best backcourt defenders in the league. Offense has developed to the point he can get you a bucket or two here or there, as well. Much-improved shooter.
9.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.6 bpg, 42.6 FG%, 39.8 3P%
$16,500,000
$50,511,805
Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
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Very impactful defender who makes huge noise in passing lanes and picking pockets. Athletic and plays with great energy, just needs to keep improving offensive game.
13.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 4.0 apg, 3.1 spg, 0.8 bpg, 47.2 FG%, 33.3 3P%
$6,059,520
$17,352,240
Daniel Moldovan
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A great driver of the ball, a good playmaker and scorer from the midrange and near the bucket. Also, a solid three-point shooter who can even hit some triples off the dribble. He was a clunky fit in his first campaign in Minnesota and is a better player than he’s been able to show in 2024-25.
18.9 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 4.5 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.2 bpg, 47.0 FG%, 32.1 3P%
$31,695,840
$162,231,642
George Bass, Steve Heumann, Aaron Mintz
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Does not seem likely he’ll actually hit free agency in 2026 considering how much money he’s owed in 2026-27 vs. his current evel as a player. If he does, teams will be interested in him without the no-trade clause becuase he’s still a pretty nice three-level scorer.
18.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 3.6 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.6 bpg, 50.4 FG%, 40.7 3P%
$50,203,930
$319,772,793
Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown
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Suffered a season-ending injury at an awful time, as he was playing excellent basketball when he went down. Still, it was very promising how well he played in ’24 before going down. Explosive 2-guard who can get buckets and has a great first step.
17.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.0 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.4 bpg, 46.0 FG%, 40.9 3P%
$7,977,240
$22,843,920
Austin Brown and Maxwell Saidman
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Still has promise as a mobile outside shooting big man who can block shots and use his quick feet defensively when forced to switch. But he has yet to put it all together consistently enough.
11.8 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.9 bpg, 42.9 FG%, 35.6 3P%
$9,770,880
$27,980,040
Wallace Prather
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Smooth and confident point guard who can rain in buckets from deep beyond the arc. Good quickness getting to the basket, too, and great toughness. An excellent leader by example for this young Rockets squad.
14.6 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 5.8 apg, 1.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 38.7 FG%, 34.4 3P%
$42,846,615
$165,684,923
Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz
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Can score from three and the midrange well thanks to his picturesque jump shot. Can also do some rebounding and playmaking. Not showing huge signs of age-related aggression yet.
21.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 3.9 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 45.1 FG%, 37.5 3P%
$33,333,333
$250,449,242
Sam Goldfeder and Jeff Schwartz
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Of late, he looks more like the player he was when he first got to the Warriors and helped them win a title. Still has pretty good athleticism which helps him be an effective slasher and rebounder. Can hit a tough shot in a one-on-one situation from time to time.
17.6 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.8 bpg, 43.6 FG%, 37.0 3P%
$26,276,786
$223,167,435
Andrew Morrison and Steve Heumann
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Dirty-work big man who plays with toughness. Sets very solid screens, fights for loose balls, battles down low for rebounds. Good finisher around the basket and also an underrted short-roll passer.
10.9 ppg, 11.7 rpg, 3.9 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.1 bpg, 56.1 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$30,000,000
$52,288,245
Aaron Mintz, Andrew Morrison, Dave Spahn
Russell Lansford-Imagn Images
Rugged guard who plays with a whole lot of toughness. Can shoot the three or get to the basket and finish around the rim. More of a combo guard in that he’s usually looking to score first. High-energy player on both ends.
18.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.1 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.1 bpg, 47.8 FG%, 41.2 3P%
$18,350,000
$72,755,271
Rich Paul
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Solid scoring wing with decent athleticism and a good nose for getting buckets.
16.3 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 47.7 FG%, 35.0 3P%
$7,245,720
$20,748,600
Nima Namakian
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Skilled forward who can slide between the 3 and 4 depending on lineups. Good three-point shooter who can handle the ball, as well as finish down low over smaller defenders.
14.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.4 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.1 bpg, 43.5 FG%, 38.1 3P%
$15,500,000
$50,226,821
Kevin Bradbury and Paul Washington
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Very quick point guard who is usually looking to score more than create. Gets great rise on his jumper, allowing him to hit shots even against good defending at times.
18.0 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.7 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.2 bpg, 42.8 FG%, 36.8 3P%
$12,000,000
$47,242,626
Ty Sullivan and Steve Heumann
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One of the best screen-setters in the league. Plays with a lot of toughness down low. Decent finisher near the basket and can keep the ball moving when he’s stopped down low. Heady player who makes winning play.
14.2 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.3 bpg, 61.0 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$19,500,000
$77,481,805
Michael Tellem, James Dunleavy, Jeff Schwartz, Sam Goldfeder
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Good scorer for a big man thanks to post-game, spot-up shooting and face-up game. Solid rebounder, too, but not the most impactful defender. One of the better off-the-bench big men in the league.
13.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 46.3 FG%, 36.4 3P%
$12,578,286
$64,862,440
Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown
Soobum Im-Imagn Images
Explosive scoring combo guard. Lacks in size but makes up for it with quick step, ability to stop on a dime and nail jumpers, as well as with deep shooting range and a quick release.
18.7 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.1 bpg, 42.4 FG%, 36.8 3P%
$25,892,857
$82,499,647
Bill Duffy
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Has started to develop into an impactful energy wing who can do some scoring, both with his outside shot as an athletic slasher.
14.9 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 2.2 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.5 bpg, 57.5 FG%, 36.7 3P%
$3,089,640
$8,847,360
Bill Duffy and Diego Arguelles
Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Veteran 2-guard who can hit threes and play effective defense against backcourt players. Multi-time champion so he’ll be a trusted voice in any locker room.
8.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.5 bpg, 41.3 FG%, 30.7 3P%
$22,757,000
$126,459,338
Rich Paul
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Hasn’t progressed the way many thought he might after a solid start to his career. But still a pretty good outside shooter who can defend wings on the other end. Can hit some midrange shots off the dribble as well.
12.0 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.9 bpg, 43.7 FG%, 32.7 3P%
$8,809,560
$25,227,000
Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney
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Proven defensive player who can hit threes from to time and make good plays with the ball, albeit not really as a scorer. Still a very good defender but not at the level of his ridiculous peak. Can get under opponents’ – and teammates’ skin.
8.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.7 apg, 1.3 spg, 1.1 bpg, 43.2 FG%, 32.9 3P%
$24,107,143
$203,149,451
Rich Paul
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Much was made about his trade to the Lakers and the subsequent fact that it fell through. When healthy, he’s an extremely productive big man with good athleticism and ridiculous length, who can finish at an elite rate around the rim. Does need to work on defensive awareness.
15.0 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.2 bpg, 57.1 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$4,094,280
$11,724,480
Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler
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Athletic off-ball slasher with great athleticism on the open floor. Big threat in transition and a versatile defender, albeit far from an elite one.
14.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.5 spg, 0.5 bpg, 46.5 FG%, 27.6 3P%
$7,983,000
$74,703,017
Dave Spahn, Austin Brown, Aaron Mintz
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2024-25 was the most he’s looked like his former promising self. Can hit threes out of the frontcourt, finish with athleticism around the rim and get some buckets off of put-backs. Not much of a defender but a pretty solid offensive weapon.
18.4 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.0 spg, 1.1 bpg, 52.7 FG%, 41.4 3P%
$26,580,000
$109,479,862
Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz
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Slashing swingman who can provide your frontcourt some athleticism and scoring off of cuts, as well as on spot-up jumpers.
13.5 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 50.8 FG%, 41.3 3P%
$17,000,000
$53,082,089
Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
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Very athletic big man with a real nose for blocking shots and finishing around the rim explosively. Has great instincts for rebounding.
11.1 ppg, 10.3 rpg, 2.6 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.1 bpg, 69.4 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$4,536,840
$12,991,800
Chafie Fields
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Multi-talented swingman who has experience playing pretty much every position, including point guard. He may not have mastered any one position quite yet but he’s versatile on both ends of the floor and is a solid playmaker.
11.4 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 54.1 FG%, 33.3 3P%
$5,570,040
$15,950,520
Jim Tanner
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Veteran power forward with floor-spacing ability. Can play the 3 or the 4 depending on the lineup, though not at the level of his prime. Solid vet to have in the locker room.
11.7 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 49.0 FG%, 41.3 3P%
$18,000,000
$201,981,290
Jeff Schwartz and Sam Goldfeder
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Game is aging pretty well. Quick first step for a power forward. Can face-up on fellow bigs and drive by them or shoot over smaller defender. Solid floor-spacer from the 4-spot.
13.7 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.8 bpg, 47.0 FG%, 33.0 3P%
$25,365,854
$276,450,726
Torrel Harris
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A double-double machine with good athleticism for finishing around the rim. At his best as a rebounder and when he’s motivated, very tough to keep off of the offensive glass. Athletic finisher around the rim. Loses focus on defense a little too often.
14.4 ppg, 10.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.8 spg, 1.0 bpg, 56.6 FG%, 18.8 3P%
$34,005,126
$137,768,224
Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian
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Athletic big man with a great nose for blocking shots and rebounding the ball. Good hands around the rim and great timing as a rim-protector.
11.2 ppg, 12.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.6 spg, 2.4 bpg, 72.0 FG%, 33.3 3P%
$2,965,920
$8,493,480
Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn
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Despite the criticism, he’s actually done well in his transition to being a role player. Formed good chemistry with Nikola Jokic, especially as a cutter. Plays with a lot of energy on defense and will always battle for loose balls.
12.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 6.3 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.5 bpg, 46.8 FG%, 32.8 3P%
$5,631,296
$348,303,546
Jeff Schwartz
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11.5 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.9 spg, 0.9 bpg, 48.2 FG%, 34.5 3P%
$3,695,160
$10,581,480
Thaddeus Foucher and Chafie Fields
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
7.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 35.5 FG%, 33.9 3P%
$21,395,348
$113,471,622
Rich Paul
Soobum Im-Imagn Images
16.9 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.2 bpg, 44.4 FG%, 31.8 3P%
$6,614,160
$18,940,920
Mike George and Shayaun Saee
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12.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 4.4 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.2 bpg, 50.2 FG%, 39.8 3P%
$31,000,000
$256,638,155
Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz
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8.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 3.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.3 bpg, 37.6 FG%, 32.6 3P%
$20,210,285
$121,332,399
Jason Glushon
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$14,318,182
$53,556,524
Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
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8.8 ppg, 8.4 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.3 spg, 1.1 bpg, 56.4 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$5,000,000
$14,300,602
Javon Phillips, Jared Mucha, Jeff Schwartz
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8.5 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.4 bpg, 45.6 FG%, 41.1 3P%
$14,924,167
$57,197,056
Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz
Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Energetic guard who has improved his outside shooting. He can create plays for others and uses his athleticism well on the defensive end.
12.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.6 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.4 bpg, 49.1 FG%, 33.2 3P%
$7,000,000
$15,970,258
Jeff Schwartz and Mike Lindeman
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So much upside but he hasn’t really been able to put things together for very long stretches. Has guard-like qualities in a 6-foot-10 package but inconsistent shooter and has a propensity for turning it over. Luckily for him, he got to the NBA quite young and still has time to reach his ceiling.
10.7 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 45.6 FG%, 37.1 3P%
$2,464,200
$7,056,120
Sean Kennedy and Jared Mucha
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Not the most athletic player but is smooth and skilled down low, with the ability to finish over either shoulder down low. Good hands and does a good job as a rebounder and play-finisher.
7.5 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.7 bpg, 57.3 FG%, 0.0 3P%
$1,891,857
$3,011,420
Max Lipsett and James Dunleavy
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8.1 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.2 bpg, 47.1 FG%, 34.0 3P%
$2,413,560
$6,911,040
Sam Goldfeder and James Dunleavy
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Was never able to recover that pre-major-injury form. Can still set some solid screens and provide some toughness but can’t be tasked with scoring or playmaking like he used to.
8.5 ppg, 9.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.7 bpg, 45.7 FG%, 28.8 3P%
$18,125,000
$107,098,304
Rich Paul
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He was playing some of the best ball of his career at the time of his ACL injury. When healthy, an energetic big man who can finish around the basket, set hard screens, dive for loose balls, and get under opponents’ skin.
12.9 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.4 bpg, 56.2 FG%, 36.0 3P%
$11,000,000
$28,819,612
Jason Glushon
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Veteran point guard whose age is starting to show. Next deal might be for the minimum. Still, a good voice in the locker room who can run an offense and hit some threes when he’s out there.
8.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 4.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.2 bpg, 37.4 FG%, 39.1 3P%
$9,975,962
$286,557,558
Mike Conley, Steve Heumann, Jessica Holtz
Megan Briggs/Getty Images
10.5 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.1 bpg, 41.9 FG%, 37.5 3P%
$19,406,000
$73,269,963
Jason Glushon
Rob Gray-Imagn Images
17.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 41.8 FG%, 38.0 3P%
$14,092,577
$126,192,601
Rich Paul
Rob Gray-Imagn Images
8.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.2 apg, 1.4 spg, 0.7 bpg, 48.2 FG%, 44.4 3P%
$2,120,693
$3,313,014
Corey Marcum
Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Inconsistent scorer who can get hot but also quite cold. When he gets it going, he’s a confident bucket-getter off the dribble from three or the midrange. Solid bench piece.
9.3 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 42.3 FG%, 33.9 3P%
$12,900,000
$28,787,971
Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips
Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
5.8 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.7 bpg, 64.1 FG%, 33.3 3P%
$12,428,571
$44,000,303
Kevin Bradbury
John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
10.1 ppg, 3.7 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 50.6 FG%, 39.6 3P%
$4,310,280
$12,342,840
Alex Saratsis
David Reginek-Imagn Images
10.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.2 bpg, 37.1 FG%, 28.7 3P%
$17,260,000
$116,960,000
Jason Ranne and Aleksander Raskovic
Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
6.9 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 0.8 apg, 1.3 spg, 0.5 bpg, 47.3 FG%, 38.5 3P%
$8,250,000
$24,467,336
Calvin Andrews
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
6.2 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.2 bpg, 37.0 FG%, 23.1 3P%
$2,120,693
$4,861,892
Mike Kneisley
Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
9.2 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.1 bpg, 39.3 FG%, 31.3 3P%
$1,891,857
$2,741,857
Bill Duffy, David Mondress, Diego Arguelles, Justin Haynes
Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
7.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.3 bpg, 48.2 FG%, 40.8 3P%
$12,804,878
$110,353,524
Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy, James Dunleavy
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
2024/25 stats: 6.3 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 46.6 FG%, 38.8 3P%
$5,200,000
$9,479,726
Jerry Dianis
Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
5.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.1 bpg, 49.5 FG%, 38.5 3P%
$6,669,000
$21,099,316
Adam Pensack
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
9.4 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 47.6 FG%, 41.1 3P%
$8,500,000
$29,833,765
Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein
Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
6.0 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 42.3 FG%, 30.9 3P%
$5,168,000
$36,327,202
Bernie Lee
Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images
3.4 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.4 bpg, 39.0 FG%, 38.6 3P%
$4,668,000
$204,216,957
Bouna Ndiaye
Al Bello/Getty Images
8.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.3 bpg, 40.5 FG%, 31.6 3P%
$16,830,357
$58,911,446
Andy Shiffman and Mark Bartelstein
Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Might just be a good-player-on-bad-teams guy, as in his two stints with good teams in Boston and Miami, he struggled to put up anywhere near the numbers he did in Charlotte. Plays with confidence and can score from three and midrange but inconsistent shooter and not the best finisher down low.
12.0 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.3 bpg, 40.4 FG%, 30.6 3P%
$24,924,126
$135,085,372
Aaron Turner
Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
6.1 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.2 bpg, 38.1 FG%, 32.1 3P%
$7,692,308
$13,942,308
Sam Goldfeder, Jared Mucha, Jeff Schwartz
Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
9.9 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.4 bpg, 41.8 FG%, 36.5 3P%
$3,000,000
$3,508,891
Agent: Kashif Pratt and Nick Blatchford