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 / Last 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.
Gordon Hayward
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last 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
3.
Kyle Lowry
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last 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
4.
Paul Millsap
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last 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
5.
Danilo Gallinari
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-10 / Last 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
6.
Serge Ibaka
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last 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
7.
Pau Gasol
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 7-0 / Last 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
8.
George Hill
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last 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
9.
Otto Porter
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last 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
10.
Andre Iguodala
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last 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
11.
Nerlens Noel
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Last 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
12.
Dirk Nowitzki
Team Option / Power Forward / 7-0 / Last 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.
Agent: Holger Geschwindner
2016/17 Earnings: $25,000,000
Career Earnings: $245,371,801
13.
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Detroit
13.8 ppg, 3.3 rpg
Many of us expected him to have a breakout season with the Pistons. Didn’t happen. There will still be a market for him.
Agent: Rich Paul
2016/17 Earnings: $3,678,319
Career Earnings: $11,995,639
14.
Mason Plumlee
Restricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Denver
10.4 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 3.5 apg
The Nuggets gave up Jusuf Nurkic to acquire him. Hard to picture them letting him go.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $2,328,530
Career Earnings: $6,399,770
15.
Rudy Gay
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Sacramento
18.7 ppg, 6.3 rpg
Probably hoping he can pull a Wesley Matthews and land a big contract following a season-ending injury.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2016/17 Earnings: $13,333,333
Career Earnings: $118,552,969
16.
Derrick Rose
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: New York
18.0 ppg, 4.4 apg, 3.8 rpg
His play was solid if unspectacular in New York. Didn’t help himself by going AWOL before a game vs. New Orleans.
Agent: BJ Armstrong
2016/17 Earnings: $21,323,252
Career Earnings: $116,861,524
17.
Dion Waiters
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Miami
15.8 ppg, 4.3 apg, 3.3 rpg
Had a breakout season in Miami as one of the main pieces of the overachieving Heat. Played way more efficient basketball than he used to.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal
2016/17 Earnings: $2,898,000
Career Earnings: $19,719,270
18.
Rajon Rondo
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Chicago
7.8 ppg, 6.7 apg, 5.1 rpg
Had an up-and-down year with the Bulls. Playoff performance should help his stock.
Agent: Bill Duffy
2016/17 Earnings: $14,000,000
Career Earnings: $70,282,884
19.
Ersan Ilyasova
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Atlanta
13.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg
Has been averaging 12ish points and 6ish rebounds for ages. A proven commodity.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $8,400,000
Career Earnings: $39,624,471
20.
PJ Tucker
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last team: Toronto
6.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg
Underrated defender at the wing positions. A lot of teams could use him.
Agent: Andre Buck
2016/17 Earnings: $5,300,000
Career Earnings: $18,559,206
21.
Tim Hardaway Jr
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: Atlanta
14.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg
Put together his best season yet in a contract year. Bodes well for him in free agency.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $2,281,605
Career Earnings: $6,033,525
22.
Kyle Korver
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Last team: Cleveland
10.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg
There will be a market for a shooter like him even at age 36.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2016/17 Earnings: $5,239,437
Career Earnings: $62,147,455
23.
Zach Randolph
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Memphis
14.1 ppg, 8.2 rpg
Still rebounding very well and doing damage in the post after all these years.
Agent: Raymond Brothers
2016/17 Earnings: $10,000,000
Career Earnings: $175,124,765
24.
Dewayne Dedmon
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: San Antonio
5.1 ppg, 6.5 rpg
Another great pickup by the Spurs. Quite a defensive presence for them.
Agent: Michael Silverman
2016/17 Earnings: $2,898,000
Career Earnings: $4,661,760
25.
Andre Roberson
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Last team: Oklahoma City
6.6 ppg, 5.1 rpg
Terrific defender. Doesn’t bring much on the offensive end. Terrible three-point shooter.
Agent: Bill Duffy
2016/17 Earnings: $2,183,072
Career Earnings: $5,665,592
26.
Taj Gibson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Oklahoma City
10.8 ppg, 6.2 rpg
Has mostly come off the bench the last couple of seasons. Remains a consistent contributor – especially on the defensive end.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $8,950,000
Career Earnings: $38,508,971
27.
Nikola Mirotic
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Chicago
10.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Left Europe as a superstar and had a strong rookie season. Has been a bit underwhelming ever since.
Agent: Igor Crespo
2016/17 Earnings: $5,782,450
Career Earnings: $16,631,175
28.
Kelly Olynyk
Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Last team: Boston
9.0 ppg, 4.8 rpg
Figures to be a productive reserve big men for a lot of years.
Agent: Greg Lawrence
2016/17 Earnings: $3,094,013
Career Earnings: $9,321,294
29.
Aron Baynes
Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: Detroit
4.9 ppg, 4.4 rpg
Super strong backup center will play physical every minute on the floor.
Agent: Daniel Moldovan
2016/17 Earnings: $6,500,000
Career Earnings: $16,267,042
30.
James Johnson
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Miami
12.8 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 3.6 apg
Got in good shape and had an unexpectedly good season. Will play hard at both forward spots.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $4,000,000
Career Earnings: $16,952,806
31.
Jonathon Simmons
Restricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: San Antonio
6.2 ppg, 2.1 rpg
One of the most athletic players we’ve seen wearing a Spur jersey. Although that might not be saying much…
Agent: Andy Shiffman
2016/17 Earnings: $874,636
Career Earnings: $1,399,729
32.
Bojan Bogdanovic
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Washington
13.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Can shoot the hell out of the ball. Three-point sniper will get paid.
Agent: Jason Ranne
2016/17 Earnings: $3,573,020
Career Earnings: $10,276,530
33.
Joe Ingles
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Utah
7.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg
Doesn’t put up great numbers, yet quietly helps his team a lot. Excellent role player.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $2,100,000
Career Earnings: $4,857,336
34.
Amir Johnson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Boston
6.5 ppg, 4.6 rpg
A glue guy on the court and in the locker room. A lot of teams could use his veteran presence.
Agent: Kevin Bradbury
2016/17 Earnings: $12,000,000
Career Earnings: $66,062,970
35.
Shabazz Muhammad
Restricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last team: Minnesota
9.9 ppg, 2.8 rpg
Hard for him to get playing time on a team with so much talent at the wing. Nice scorer.
Agent: Rich Paul
2016/17 Earnings: $3,046,299
Career Earnings: $8,962,299
36.
CJ Miles
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last team: Indiana
10.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg
Consumate pro who plays with effort. Shot better than 40 percent from three for the first time in his pro career this year.
Agent: Billy Ceisler
2016/17 Earnings: $4,583,450
Career Earnings: $29,682,806
37.
Tony Allen
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Memphis
9.1 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Thirteen years into his NBA career, he remains a very good perimeter defender.
Agent: Raymond Brothers
2016/17 Earnings: $5,000,000
Career Earnings: $39,227,037
38.
Tyreke Evans
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: Sacramento
10.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 3.1 apg
Gets buckets, but he’s not the most efficient scorer around.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2016/17 Earnings: $10,203,755
Career Earnings: $60,875,465
39.
Manu Ginobili
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: San Antonio
7.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg
Has a little left in the tank. Will he return for another season?
Agent: Herb Rudoy
2016/17 Earnings: $14,000,000
Career Earnings: $125,039,615
40.
JaVale McGee
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Last team: Golden State
6.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg
Out of nowhere, he put together a great season as a bit player with the Warriors. Fits in really well there.
Agent: BJ Armstrong
2016/17 Earnings: $1,403,611
Career Earnings: $53,626,895
41.
Patrick Patterson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Toronto
6.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg
High-quality role player. The Raptors are much better offensively with him on the court.
Agent: Sam Goldfeder
2016/17 Earnings: $6,050,000
Career Earnings: $27,135,303
42.
JaMychal Green
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Memphis
8.9 ppg, 7.1 rpg
A workhorse for the Grizzlies. Prety good fit there.
Agent: Mike Hodges
2016/17 Earnings: $2,160,862
Career Earnings: $1,885,176
43.
Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 0-0 / Last team: LA Clippers
6.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg
Super active perimeter defender who shot a career-high 39.1 percent from three for the Clippers this year.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2016/17 Earnings: $2,203,000
Career Earnings: $24,587,925
44.
Ty Lawson
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Sacramento
9.9 ppg, 4.9 apg
Had a bounce-back year on the court with the Kings. Off-the-court issues may scare teams away, though.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2016/17 Earnings: $1,315,448
Career Earnings: $43,551,243
45.
Deron Williams
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Cleveland
11.0 ppg, 5.6 apg
Backup point guard for another veteran contending team next season?
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2016/17 Earnings: $14,885,520
Career Earnings: $135,749,509
46.
Thabo Sefolosha
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Last team: Atlanta
7.2 ppg, 4.4 rpg
The defensive ace lost his starting spot with the Hawks late in the season.
Agent: Guy Zucker
2016/17 Earnings: $4,000,000
Career Earnings: $34,375,228
47.
Darren Collison
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Sacramento
13.2 ppg, 4.6 rpg
Might be a better fit as a backup point guard on a good team than starting for a bad one.
Agent: Rade Filipovich
2016/17 Earnings: $5,229,454
Career Earnings: $23,343,141
48.
Michael Carter-Williams
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Last team: Chicago
6.6 ppg, 3.4 rpg
Scoring and assists numbers have gone down each of his seasons in the NBA. Not a good look. Poses no threat from the perimeter.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2016/17 Earnings: $3,183,526
Career Earnings: $10,083,526
49.
David Lee
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: San Antonio
7.3 ppg, 5.6 rpg
Has low-key been a very productive role player for Dallas and San Antonio the last year. Will probably opt out.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings: $1,551,659
Career Earnings: $94,757,596
50.
Jonas Jerebko
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Boston
3.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg
Energetic forward off the bench for the Pistons first, Celtics now.
Agent: Bill Duffy
2016/17 Earnings: $5,000,000
Career Earnings: $29,219,783