POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
1. Kevin Durant
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State Warriors
28.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg
One of the three best players in the NBA. Will the summer of 2019 finally be the offseason where Kevin Durant starts taking free-agent pitches seriously again?
Agent: Rich Kleiman
2018/19 Earnings:$30,000,000
Career Earnings:$157,183,333
2. Kawhi Leonard
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Toronto Raptors
24.7 ppg, 8.5 rpg
Now healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league again. Leonard will surely command a huge contract next summer; the question is, will Toronto do enough this season to keep him around long-term?
Agent: Dennis Robertson
2018/19 Earnings:$23,114,066
Career Earnings:$60,899,944
3. 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
4. Jimmy Butler
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers
20.9 ppg, 5.0 apg
A tough, two-way wing who can defend multiple positions and score 20 per night at a very efficient level.
Agent: Bernie Lee
2018/19 Earnings:$19,841,627
Career Earnings:$60,025,227
5. Klay Thompson
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: Golden State Warriors
22.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg
One of the best shooters in league history, he is also an extremely able defender who seemingly never gets injured. 2019 will likely be the summer he gets his first major contract, most likely from Golden State.
Agent: Greg Lawrence
2018/19 Earnings:$18,988,725
Career Earnings:$59,318,274
6. 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
7. Kristaps Porzingis
Restricted / Power Forward / 7-3 / Team: New York Knicks
One of the most unique talents in the NBA thanks to his blend of rim protection and three-point touch. He’s coming off a major injury (ACL tear) so it’ll be important to note how he looks upon his return. Will his return even be in the 2018-19 season?
Agent: Janis Porzingis
2018/19 Earnings:$5,697,054
Career Earnings:$12,953,040
8. DeMarcus Cousins
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State Warriors
It’s rare to see a player return from a torn Achilles and fully regain their pre-injury form. Especially big men. Will DeMarcus Cousins be the exception to the rule? If he is, the Warriors are only going to be more unfair once he returns.
Agent: Jarinn Akana
2018/19 Earnings:$5,337,000
Career Earnings:$80,711,986
9. Tobias Harris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
21.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg
Tobias Harris’ improvements as an three-point shooter have helped him blossom into the prototypical modern-day stretch four. Will be a hot commodity once he hits free agency.
Agent: Torrel Harris
2018/19 Earnings:$14,800,000
Career Earnings:$55,749,880
10. Khris Middleton
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
19.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg
One of the most underrated wings in basketball. He scores efficiently and also distributes, rebounds and defends all at above-average rates for his position.
Agent: Michael Lindeman
2018/19 Earnings:$13,000,000
Career Earnings:$46,177,719
11. Nikola Mirotic
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
19.1 ppg, 10.8 rpg
An excellent floor-spacing big man with quick feet defensively. Took his career performance in 2017-18 and has gotten even better, and more consistent, this season.
Agent: Bill Duffy
2018/19 Earnings:$12,500,000
Career Earnings:$29,131,175
12. Al Horford
Player Option / Center / 6-10 / Team: Boston Celtics
11.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg
He doesn’t score a bunch of points, but his all-around game is excellent. Few big men have Horford’s blend of playmaking and defensive aptitude.
Agent: Jason Glushon
2018/19 Earnings:$28,928,710
Career Earnings:$129,458,059
13. Marc Gasol
Player Option / Center / 7-1 / Team: Memphis Grizzlies
18.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg
His skill as an outside shooter and passer should help his game age nicely. Knocking down a career-best 39.5 percent from three.
Agent: Steve Heumann
2018/19 Earnings:$24,119,025
Career Earnings:$128,292,718
14. Nikola Vucevic
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Orlando Magic
20.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg
His numbers this year, across the board, have been monstrous. Elite rebounder and outside shooter for a center.
Agent: Rade Filipovich
2018/19 Earnings:$12,750,000
Career Earnings:$42,838,639
15. Julius Randle
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
18.1 ppg, 9.0 rpg
Elite finisher around the paint. Specializes in using athleticism to drive by slower big men. Has been a great fit in his first year with the Pelicans. Averaging career numbers in multiple categories.
Agent: Aaron Mintz
2018/19 Earnings:$8,641,000
Career Earnings:$13,545,962
16. 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
17. 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
18. DeAndre Jordan
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
11.4 ppg, 13.6 rpg
Even in his 30s, still one of the best rebounders the NBA has to offer. Excellent screen-setter, who is really helping Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith shine.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2018/19 Earnings:$22,897,200
Career Earnings:$106,710,175
19. 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
20. 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
21. Enes Kanter
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks
15.2 ppg, 12.0 rpg
Great scorer down low, ferocious rebounder and a fantastic finisher out of the pick-and-roll, his problems are a lack of a three-point shot and subpar defensive contributions.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$18,622,514
Career Earnings:$74,898,362
22. Paul Millsap
Team Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Denver Nuggets
12.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg
Averaging his lowest points per game in nine years. Still a versatile big man who can defend at a high level and score when needed.
Agent: DeAngelo Simmons
2018/19 Earnings:$29,230,769
Career Earnings:$121,314,973
23. Harrison Barnes
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
17.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg
He’s still just entering his prime even though it feels like he’s been around forever. Good scorer, especially out of the post, but just an average three-point threat.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2018/19 Earnings:$24,107,258
Career Earnings:$57,874,032
24. Hassan Whiteside
Player Option / Center / 7-0 / Team: Miami Heat
13.3 ppg, 14.1 rpg
Bounced back nicely thus far after an up-and-down 2017-18. Leading the league in blocks per game and even spacing the floor a bit this season.
Agent: Sean Kennedy
2018/19 Earnings:$24,434,262
Career Earnings:$49,157,652
25. Jonas Valanciunas
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Toronto Raptors
13.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg
Putting up crazy numbers per-36 minutes. Has really found his niche as a sub-20-minute-nightly big man who dominates against second units and only starts when facing more traditional centers.
Agent: Leon Rose
2018/19 Earnings:$16,539,326
Career Earnings:$45,082,618
26. 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
27. Willie Cauley-Stein
Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Sacramento Kings
14.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg
Bouncy big man who can switch defensively and throw down with the best of them. Putting up career marks in just about every stat.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2018/19 Earnings:$4,696,874
Career Earnings:$15,350,475
28. JJ Redick
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers
18.1 ppg, 3.2 apg
Despite it being his age-34 season, putting up a career-high in points. One of the best shooters the game has to offer.
Agent: Aaron Mintz
2018/19 Earnings:$12,250,000
Career Earnings:$78,516,715
29. Bojan Bogdanovic
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers
15.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Also putting up a career-high in points. Also one of the best shooters in the NBA. Converting a ridiculous 52.5 percent of his threes.
Agent: Jason Ranne
2018/19 Earnings:$10,500,000
Career Earnings:$21,091,796
30. 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
31. 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
32. Danny Green
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Toronto Raptors
9.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Has regained some of his prime-San-Antonio-days form. Shooting over 40 percent from three while playing hounding defense on the perimeter.
Agent: Joe Branch
2018/19 Earnings:$10,000,000
Career Earnings:$42,607,624
33. Marcus Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Boston Celtics
13.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg
Provides the Celtics with an element of toughness they wouldn’t have without him. Solid scoring big man who can iso, post-up and shoot the long ball.
Agent: Rich Paul
2018/19 Earnings:$5,375,000
Career Earnings:$22,928,419
34. Jabari Parker
Team Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Chicago Bulls
16.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg
Looks healthy as a member of the Bulls. Has proven to still be a really good scorer. Chicago is better, statistically, with him on the floor.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$20,000,000
Career Earnings:$22,239,712
35. Thaddeus Young
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers
9.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg
His numbers are down but still an important contributor thanks to his defense and finishing around the basket.
Agent: Jim Tanner
2018/19 Earnings:$13,764,045
Career Earnings:$81,810,523
36. Brook Lopez
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
11.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg
One of the few big men in the league who can shoot threes and protect the paint at above-average rates. He’s already in his 30’s, but his game has aged nicely thanks to his high skill level.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2018/19 Earnings:$3,382,000
Career Earnings:$117,423,487
37. 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
38. 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
39. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Team Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Charlotte Hornets
8.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg
He lacks any semblance of a jump shot, but he produces points as a cutter and when posting up. Couple that with his elite wing defense, and you have a solid, underrated player.
Agent: Leon Rose
2018/19 Earnings:$13,000,000
Career Earnings:$46,760,923
40. Tyreke Evans
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Indiana Pacers
10.6 ppg, 2.9 apg
Has had trouble finding his 2017-18 form as a member of the Pacers. Good bench scorer who can take over primary creator duties for stints as a reserve.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2018/19 Earnings:$12,400,000
Career Earnings:$63,831,924
41. 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
42. Trevor Ariza
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Phoenix Suns
10.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Not that young, but still one of the better 3-and-D players in the NBA.
Agent: Steve Heumann
2018/19 Earnings:$15,000,000
Career Earnings:$74,995,477
43. Taj Gibson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
10.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg
Tough, throwback big with a decent jumper. Hard-nosed defender.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$14,000,000
Career Earnings:$52,275,668
44. Dwight Howard
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Washington Wizards
12.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg
Has played decently when he’s been healthy. Problem is, he hasn’t been healthy that often this season. Might continue to be a problem going forward considering his age (33).
Agent: Aaron Goodwin
2018/19 Earnings:$24,256,725
Career Earnings:$210,235,761
45. Rudy Gay
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: San Antonio Spurs
14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg
Had a solid comeback season in his return last year from a torn Achilles. Can still score when called upon, though not at the high-volume pace of his prime.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2018/19 Earnings:$10,087,200
Career Earnings:$124,025,870
46. Markieff Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Washington Wizards
10.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg
A tough power forward with decent scoring touch from the outside. The type of enforcer you want to have a role on your team.
Agent: Rich Paul
2018/19 Earnings:$8,600,000
Career Earnings:$32,031,329
47. 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
48. Al-Farouq Aminu
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
8.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg
Not a great scorer, but does the little things that help you win. Plus defender from the wing.
Agent: Raymond Brothers
2018/19 Earnings:$6,957,105
Career Earnings:$35,502,591
49. 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
1. Kevin Durant
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State Warriors
28.2 ppg, 7.8 rpg
One of the three best players in the NBA. Will the summer of 2019 finally be the offseason where Kevin Durant starts taking free-agent pitches seriously again?
Agent: Rich Kleiman
2018/19 Earnings:$30,000,000
Career Earnings:$157,183,333
2. Kawhi Leonard
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Toronto Raptors
24.7 ppg, 8.5 rpg
Now healthy, he’s one of the best players in the league again. Leonard will surely command a huge contract next summer; the question is, will Toronto do enough this season to keep him around long-term?
Agent: Dennis Robertson
2018/19 Earnings:$23,114,066
Career Earnings:$60,899,944
3. 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
4. Jimmy Butler
Player Option / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers
20.9 ppg, 5.0 apg
A tough, two-way wing who can defend multiple positions and score 20 per night at a very efficient level.
Agent: Bernie Lee
2018/19 Earnings:$19,841,627
Career Earnings:$60,025,227
5. Klay Thompson
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Team: Golden State Warriors
22.6 ppg, 3.7 rpg
One of the best shooters in league history, he is also an extremely able defender who seemingly never gets injured. 2019 will likely be the summer he gets his first major contract, most likely from Golden State.
Agent: Greg Lawrence
2018/19 Earnings:$18,988,725
Career Earnings:$59,318,274
6. 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
7. Kristaps Porzingis
Restricted / Power Forward / 7-3 / Team: New York Knicks
One of the most unique talents in the NBA thanks to his blend of rim protection and three-point touch. He’s coming off a major injury (ACL tear) so it’ll be important to note how he looks upon his return. Will his return even be in the 2018-19 season?
Agent: Janis Porzingis
2018/19 Earnings:$5,697,054
Career Earnings:$12,953,040
8. DeMarcus Cousins
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Golden State Warriors
It’s rare to see a player return from a torn Achilles and fully regain their pre-injury form. Especially big men. Will DeMarcus Cousins be the exception to the rule? If he is, the Warriors are only going to be more unfair once he returns.
Agent: Jarinn Akana
2018/19 Earnings:$5,337,000
Career Earnings:$80,711,986
9. Tobias Harris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
21.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg
Tobias Harris’ improvements as an three-point shooter have helped him blossom into the prototypical modern-day stretch four. Will be a hot commodity once he hits free agency.
Agent: Torrel Harris
2018/19 Earnings:$14,800,000
Career Earnings:$55,749,880
10. Khris Middleton
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
19.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg
One of the most underrated wings in basketball. He scores efficiently and also distributes, rebounds and defends all at above-average rates for his position.
Agent: Michael Lindeman
2018/19 Earnings:$13,000,000
Career Earnings:$46,177,719
11. Nikola Mirotic
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
19.1 ppg, 10.8 rpg
An excellent floor-spacing big man with quick feet defensively. Took his career performance in 2017-18 and has gotten even better, and more consistent, this season.
Agent: Bill Duffy
2018/19 Earnings:$12,500,000
Career Earnings:$29,131,175
12. Al Horford
Player Option / Center / 6-10 / Team: Boston Celtics
11.5 ppg, 6.4 rpg
He doesn’t score a bunch of points, but his all-around game is excellent. Few big men have Horford’s blend of playmaking and defensive aptitude.
Agent: Jason Glushon
2018/19 Earnings:$28,928,710
Career Earnings:$129,458,059
13. Marc Gasol
Player Option / Center / 7-1 / Team: Memphis Grizzlies
18.1 ppg, 9.7 rpg
His skill as an outside shooter and passer should help his game age nicely. Knocking down a career-best 39.5 percent from three.
Agent: Steve Heumann
2018/19 Earnings:$24,119,025
Career Earnings:$128,292,718
14. Nikola Vucevic
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Orlando Magic
20.4 ppg, 11.3 rpg
His numbers this year, across the board, have been monstrous. Elite rebounder and outside shooter for a center.
Agent: Rade Filipovich
2018/19 Earnings:$12,750,000
Career Earnings:$42,838,639
15. Julius Randle
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
18.1 ppg, 9.0 rpg
Elite finisher around the paint. Specializes in using athleticism to drive by slower big men. Has been a great fit in his first year with the Pelicans. Averaging career numbers in multiple categories.
Agent: Aaron Mintz
2018/19 Earnings:$8,641,000
Career Earnings:$13,545,962
16. 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
17. 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
18. DeAndre Jordan
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
11.4 ppg, 13.6 rpg
Even in his 30s, still one of the best rebounders the NBA has to offer. Excellent screen-setter, who is really helping Luka Doncic and Dennis Smith shine.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2018/19 Earnings:$22,897,200
Career Earnings:$106,710,175
19. 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
20. 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
21. Enes Kanter
Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks
15.2 ppg, 12.0 rpg
Great scorer down low, ferocious rebounder and a fantastic finisher out of the pick-and-roll, his problems are a lack of a three-point shot and subpar defensive contributions.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$18,622,514
Career Earnings:$74,898,362
22. Paul Millsap
Team Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Denver Nuggets
12.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg
Averaging his lowest points per game in nine years. Still a versatile big man who can defend at a high level and score when needed.
Agent: DeAngelo Simmons
2018/19 Earnings:$29,230,769
Career Earnings:$121,314,973
23. Harrison Barnes
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
17.1 ppg, 4.6 rpg
He’s still just entering his prime even though it feels like he’s been around forever. Good scorer, especially out of the post, but just an average three-point threat.
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
2018/19 Earnings:$24,107,258
Career Earnings:$57,874,032
24. Hassan Whiteside
Player Option / Center / 7-0 / Team: Miami Heat
13.3 ppg, 14.1 rpg
Bounced back nicely thus far after an up-and-down 2017-18. Leading the league in blocks per game and even spacing the floor a bit this season.
Agent: Sean Kennedy
2018/19 Earnings:$24,434,262
Career Earnings:$49,157,652
25. Jonas Valanciunas
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Toronto Raptors
13.0 ppg, 7.7 rpg
Putting up crazy numbers per-36 minutes. Has really found his niche as a sub-20-minute-nightly big man who dominates against second units and only starts when facing more traditional centers.
Agent: Leon Rose
2018/19 Earnings:$16,539,326
Career Earnings:$45,082,618
26. 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
27. Willie Cauley-Stein
Restricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Sacramento Kings
14.5 ppg, 8.1 rpg
Bouncy big man who can switch defensively and throw down with the best of them. Putting up career marks in just about every stat.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2018/19 Earnings:$4,696,874
Career Earnings:$15,350,475
28. JJ Redick
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers
18.1 ppg, 3.2 apg
Despite it being his age-34 season, putting up a career-high in points. One of the best shooters the game has to offer.
Agent: Aaron Mintz
2018/19 Earnings:$12,250,000
Career Earnings:$78,516,715
29. Bojan Bogdanovic
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers
15.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg
Also putting up a career-high in points. Also one of the best shooters in the NBA. Converting a ridiculous 52.5 percent of his threes.
Agent: Jason Ranne
2018/19 Earnings:$10,500,000
Career Earnings:$21,091,796
30. 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
31. 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
32. Danny Green
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Toronto Raptors
9.4 ppg, 3.7 rpg
Has regained some of his prime-San-Antonio-days form. Shooting over 40 percent from three while playing hounding defense on the perimeter.
Agent: Joe Branch
2018/19 Earnings:$10,000,000
Career Earnings:$42,607,624
33. Marcus Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Boston Celtics
13.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg
Provides the Celtics with an element of toughness they wouldn’t have without him. Solid scoring big man who can iso, post-up and shoot the long ball.
Agent: Rich Paul
2018/19 Earnings:$5,375,000
Career Earnings:$22,928,419
34. Jabari Parker
Team Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Chicago Bulls
16.2 ppg, 7.1 rpg
Looks healthy as a member of the Bulls. Has proven to still be a really good scorer. Chicago is better, statistically, with him on the floor.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$20,000,000
Career Earnings:$22,239,712
35. Thaddeus Young
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers
9.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg
His numbers are down but still an important contributor thanks to his defense and finishing around the basket.
Agent: Jim Tanner
2018/19 Earnings:$13,764,045
Career Earnings:$81,810,523
36. Brook Lopez
Unrestricted / Center / 7-0 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks
11.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg
One of the few big men in the league who can shoot threes and protect the paint at above-average rates. He’s already in his 30’s, but his game has aged nicely thanks to his high skill level.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2018/19 Earnings:$3,382,000
Career Earnings:$117,423,487
37. 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
38. 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
39. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist
Team Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Charlotte Hornets
8.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg
He lacks any semblance of a jump shot, but he produces points as a cutter and when posting up. Couple that with his elite wing defense, and you have a solid, underrated player.
Agent: Leon Rose
2018/19 Earnings:$13,000,000
Career Earnings:$46,760,923
40. Tyreke Evans
Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Team: Indiana Pacers
10.6 ppg, 2.9 apg
Has had trouble finding his 2017-18 form as a member of the Pacers. Good bench scorer who can take over primary creator duties for stints as a reserve.
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
2018/19 Earnings:$12,400,000
Career Earnings:$63,831,924
41. 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
42. Trevor Ariza
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Phoenix Suns
10.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg
Not that young, but still one of the better 3-and-D players in the NBA.
Agent: Steve Heumann
2018/19 Earnings:$15,000,000
Career Earnings:$74,995,477
43. Taj Gibson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
10.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg
Tough, throwback big with a decent jumper. Hard-nosed defender.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2018/19 Earnings:$14,000,000
Career Earnings:$52,275,668
44. Dwight Howard
Player Option / Center / 6-11 / Team: Washington Wizards
12.8 ppg, 9.2 rpg
Has played decently when he’s been healthy. Problem is, he hasn’t been healthy that often this season. Might continue to be a problem going forward considering his age (33).
Agent: Aaron Goodwin
2018/19 Earnings:$24,256,725
Career Earnings:$210,235,761
45. Rudy Gay
Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: San Antonio Spurs
14.5 ppg, 7.5 rpg
Had a solid comeback season in his return last year from a torn Achilles. Can still score when called upon, though not at the high-volume pace of his prime.
Agent: Roger Montgomery
2018/19 Earnings:$10,087,200
Career Earnings:$124,025,870
46. Markieff Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Washington Wizards
10.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg
A tough power forward with decent scoring touch from the outside. The type of enforcer you want to have a role on your team.
Agent: Rich Paul
2018/19 Earnings:$8,600,000
Career Earnings:$32,031,329
47. 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
48. Al-Farouq Aminu
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
8.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg
Not a great scorer, but does the little things that help you win. Plus defender from the wing.
Agent: Raymond Brothers
2018/19 Earnings:$6,957,105
Career Earnings:$35,502,591
49. 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
