NBA 2015 FREE AGENT RANKINGS BY TIERS
Tier 1: Stars that are #1 options on playoff teams
1. LEBRON JAMES-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
SF #1
6-8/250
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 74.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 35% of the cap
Best player on the planet isn't going anywhere but opted out to get more money. He'll likely sign another 2 year max deal with an opt out after next year
2. LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
PF (1-3)
6-11/240
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 71.3
Possible Destinations: SA, LAL, DAL, PHO, TOR, Re-sign with POR
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 30% of the cap
Big man that can shoot, post up, rebound and defend. He wants to play for championships. The Spurs make the most sense if they can trade Tiago Splitter.
3. MARC GASOL-MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
C (1-3)
7-1/265
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MEM
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 30% of the cap
Arguably the best center in the league. He is clearly the go to guy and face of the franchise in Memphis. 90% chance he stays put.
Tier 2: High end young restricted free agent stars (all are very unlikely to leave current team)
4. KAWHI LEONARD-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SF (3-5)
6-7/230
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 62.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 DPOY and 2014 Finals MVP is the future face of the Spurs franchise.
5. JIMMY BUTLER-CHICAGO BULLS
SG (2-5)
6-7/220
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 71.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 was a breakout year for Butler. He won the NBA Most Improved Player Award. was am all-star and was second team all-defense. He along with Derrick Rose form the best backcourt in the East when healthy.
6. DRAYMOND GREEN-GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
PF (4-8)
6-7/240
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 80.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with GS
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 DPOY Runner-Up by only 16 points, NBA champion does all the little things the Warriors need. He is the second most important player on the team.
Tier 3: Number two scorers/high end role players
7. KEVIN LOVE-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
PF (4-8)
6-10/243
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 56.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, LAL, POR
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, seeking 30% of the cap max deal
He didn't fit well in his first season in Cleveland. Does he stay for a chance to win a title or does he want to be the #1 or #2 scoring option elsewhere?
8. DEANDRE JORDAN-LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
C (3-7)
7-0/265
AGE: 27 in July
3 year games played average: 82.0 ( never misses a game)
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAC, DAL, LAL, MIL, NY
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, seeking 30 % of the cap max deal
Only guy in the league that can give you 15 boards per night, elite shot blocker and rim protector too. He gives you little to no offense though. He's the ultimate role player.
9. GORAN DRAGIC-MIAMI HEAT
PG (6-13)
6-3/190
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 77.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIA, DAL, LAL, NY
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, 18.0 to 19.0 average
A top 10 point guard and the only elite point in this free agent class (no offense to Rajon Rondo or Reggie Jackson)
10. PAUL MILLSAP-ATLANTA HAWKS
PF (6-12)
6-8/246
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 75.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ATL, Utah, BOS, ORL
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, 16.0 to 17.0 average
The most underrated player in the league. Can score from almost anywhere on the floor and is a solid rebounder as well.
11. GREG MONROE-DETROIT PISTONS
C (6-8), PF (9-12)
6-11/250
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 77.3
Possible Destinations: NY, BOS, LAL, MIL, POR
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
The Knicks will offer the farm for him. He has the size to play both the four and the five. He could turn into Al Horford in the right situation
12. BROOK LOPEZ-BROOKLYN NETS
C (8-10)
7-0/275
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 54.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK, MIL
Market Value:
Seeking a deal with a 20 million average
He is always hurt, but legit seven footers that can score 20 per night are hard to find.
13. DWYANE WADE-MIAMI HEAT
SG (4-7)
6-4/220
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 61.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIA
Market Value:
Seeking a deal with a 16 million average
Opted out, wants a three year deal, the Heat want to keep him, if he tests the market, I wonder if he would fit anywhere else if he tested the market
14. TIM DUNCAN-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
PF or C (6-10)
6-11/250
AGE: 39
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA
Market Value:
May take Vet minimum to have the Spurs sign Aldridge
One of the greatest player in NBA history may have two years left. He's seeking his 6th title.
15. MONTA ELLIS-DALLAS MAVERICKS
SG (4-7)
6-3/185
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 81.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, ATL, IND, POR
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Good scoring two guard with some point guard play making skills. Negatives are that he's undersized and approaching 30.
16. TYSON CHANDLER-DALLAS MAVERICKS
C (8-13)
7-1/245
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 65.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, LAL, ATL, LAC (sign and trade)
Market Value:
Good role playing center: 12.0 average Marcin Gortat and Nic Vucevic
He gives you almost the same thing DeAndre Jordan does at cheaper price
17. DEMARRE CARROLL-ATLANTA HAWKS
SF (11-17)
6-8/212
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 69.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ATL, NY, DET, BOS
Market Value:
Defensive small forward, Nic Batum 4 year/46 million, seeking something around 4 years/50 million
Good defender, will fit nice with a wing scorer
18. DANNY GREEN-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG (8-12)
6-6/210
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 76.3
Possible Destinations: DAL, ATL, NY
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Great 3 point shooter and defender with a high IQ and a team attitude. He can fit on pretty much any roster in the league.
Tier 4: Restricted good young role players
19. BRANDON KNIGHT-PHOENIX SUNS
SG (8-12), PG (14-18)
6-3/189
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 70.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 13-14 million average
Very good young player, is he a better at the point or at the two guard? The Suns like him and may trade Eric Bledsoe if the right deal comes along.
20. KHRIS MIDDLETON-MILWAUKEE BUCKS
SG (11-16), SF (11-17)
6-7/225
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 80.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIL
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Great shooter with good length, can play both the two and the three
6-3/208
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 78.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DET
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 12-14 million average
Played very well in Detroit as a starter, coach Stan Van Gundy said that keeping him is priority one.
22. TOBIAS HARRIS-ORLANDO MAGIC
SF (11-17), PF (16-20)
6-9/235
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 61.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ORL, BOS, DET
Market Value:
Good young small forward, somewhere between Nic Batum's 4 year/46 million and Rudy Gay's 3 year/40 million
Good size and skill set, can play either forward spot. Magic can now play small ball with Harris at the four and draft pick Mario Hezonja at the three.
23. TRISTAN THOMPSON-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
PF (17-20)
6-10/238
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 82.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 12-13 million average
LeBron loves him. His game fits with LeBron and he shares the same agent with him as well. It's nice to have friends in high places.
24. ENES KANTER-OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
C (15-20)
6-11/245
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 70.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with OKC, MIL, LAL, BOS
Market Value:
Good role playing center: 12.0 average Marcin Gortat and Nic Vucevic
Tier 5: Solid veteran starters
25. RAJON RONDO-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PG (17-22)
6-1/186
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 45.3
Possible Destinations: SAC, LAL
Market Value:
Solid/average point guard, somewhere between Jrue Holiday's 4 year/41 million and Ricky Rubio's 4 year/55 million
Who knows what his true value on the open market is? He was once an all-star, but there's too many red flags including injuries, not getting along with coaches/teammates and he CANNOT score. Solid point guards are hard to find though.
26. WES MATTHEWS-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
SG (8-16)
6-5/214
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 70.3
Possible Destinations: NY, DAL, TOR, ATL, IND, BOS
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Similar to Danny Green, but he's coming off a torn Achilles. He wants close to 15 million per year but will likely have to settle for 12 million.
27. THAD YOUNG-BROOKLYN NETS
PF (15-20), SF (11-18)
6-8/220
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 77.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK
Market Value:
Good small forward, somewhere between Nic Batum's 4 year/46 million and Rudy Gay's 3 year/40 million
Very underrated combo forward that is still pretty young
28. ROBIN LOPEZ-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
C (16-20)
7-0/265
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 74.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with POR, MIL, NO, NY, BOS
Market Value:
Role playing defensive center, 4 years/36 million
Your typical role playing big, solid rim protector and rebounder with great size
29. LOU WILLIAMS-TORONTO RAPTORS
SG (12-20)
6-1/175
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 59.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with TOR, SAC, LAL, NY, BRK
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
6th Man of the year is set to get a nice pay day, he's basically a poor man's Monta Ellis though and will be paid as such.
30. DAVID WEST-INDIANA PACERS
PF (15-20)
6-9/250
AGE: 35
3 year games played average: 73.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, NY
Market Value:
Good veteran power forward, Zach Randolph 2 years/20 million and Dirk Nowitzki 3 years/25 million, like Z-Bo and Dirk, may take a smaller contract to play for a winner
West is an excellent mid-range shooter and one of the toughest players in the league
31. JOSH SMITH-HOUSTON ROCKETS
PF (15-20)
6-9/225
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 61.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU
Market Value:
Good veteran power forward, Zach Randolph 2 years/20 million and Dirk Nowitzki 3 years/25 million, like Z-Bo and Dirk, may take a smaller contract to play for a winner
He played well in Houston. He can come back for a cheap deal or get more money for a non-contender.
32. PATRICK BEVERLY-HOUSTON ROCKETS
PG (23-30)
6-1/185
AGE: 27 in July
3 year games played average: 56.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU, DAL, SAC
Market Value:
Below average starting point guard, somewhere between Jose Calderon's 4 year/29 million and George Hill's 5 year/40 million
A poor man's Rondo. Great defender with major durability concerns
33. PAUL PIERCE-WASHINGTON WIZARDS
SF (11-17)
6-7/235
AGE: 37
3 year games played average: 75.0
Possible Destinations: LAC, Re-sign with WAS, return and retire in BOS
Market Value:
May take Vet minimum or part of mid-level exception to sign with the Clippers, may want at least 6 million to stay with Washington.
Future Hall of Fame player is still a solid role player and clutch playoff performer
34. JR SMITH-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
SG (15-20)
1. LEBRON JAMES-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
SF #1
6-8/250
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 74.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 35% of the cap
Best player on the planet isn't going anywhere but opted out to get more money. He'll likely sign another 2 year max deal with an opt out after next year
2. LAMARCUS ALDRIDGE-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
PF (1-3)
6-11/240
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 71.3
Possible Destinations: SA, LAL, DAL, PHO, TOR, Re-sign with POR
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 30% of the cap
Big man that can shoot, post up, rebound and defend. He wants to play for championships. The Spurs make the most sense if they can trade Tiago Splitter.
3. MARC GASOL-MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
C (1-3)
7-1/265
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MEM
Market Value:
Superstar Max Deal, 30% of the cap
Arguably the best center in the league. He is clearly the go to guy and face of the franchise in Memphis. 90% chance he stays put.
Tier 2: High end young restricted free agent stars (all are very unlikely to leave current team)
4. KAWHI LEONARD-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SF (3-5)
6-7/230
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 62.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 DPOY and 2014 Finals MVP is the future face of the Spurs franchise.
5. JIMMY BUTLER-CHICAGO BULLS
SG (2-5)
6-7/220
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 71.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 was a breakout year for Butler. He won the NBA Most Improved Player Award. was am all-star and was second team all-defense. He along with Derrick Rose form the best backcourt in the East when healthy.
6. DRAYMOND GREEN-GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
PF (4-8)
6-7/240
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 80.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with GS
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
2015 DPOY Runner-Up by only 16 points, NBA champion does all the little things the Warriors need. He is the second most important player on the team.
Tier 3: Number two scorers/high end role players
7. KEVIN LOVE-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
PF (4-8)
6-10/243
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 56.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, LAL, POR
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, seeking 30% of the cap max deal
He didn't fit well in his first season in Cleveland. Does he stay for a chance to win a title or does he want to be the #1 or #2 scoring option elsewhere?
8. DEANDRE JORDAN-LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
C (3-7)
7-0/265
AGE: 27 in July
3 year games played average: 82.0 ( never misses a game)
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAC, DAL, LAL, MIL, NY
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, seeking 30 % of the cap max deal
Only guy in the league that can give you 15 boards per night, elite shot blocker and rim protector too. He gives you little to no offense though. He's the ultimate role player.
9. GORAN DRAGIC-MIAMI HEAT
PG (6-13)
6-3/190
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 77.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIA, DAL, LAL, NY
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, 18.0 to 19.0 average
A top 10 point guard and the only elite point in this free agent class (no offense to Rajon Rondo or Reggie Jackson)
PF (6-12)
6-8/246
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 75.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ATL, Utah, BOS, ORL
Market Value:
Near Max Deal, 16.0 to 17.0 average
The most underrated player in the league. Can score from almost anywhere on the floor and is a solid rebounder as well.
11. GREG MONROE-DETROIT PISTONS
C (6-8), PF (9-12)
6-11/250
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 77.3
Possible Destinations: NY, BOS, LAL, MIL, POR
Market Value:
Under 6 years Max Deal, 25% of the cap
The Knicks will offer the farm for him. He has the size to play both the four and the five. He could turn into Al Horford in the right situation
C (8-10)
7-0/275
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 54.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK, MIL
Market Value:
Seeking a deal with a 20 million average
He is always hurt, but legit seven footers that can score 20 per night are hard to find.
SG (4-7)
6-4/220
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 61.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIA
Market Value:
Seeking a deal with a 16 million average
Opted out, wants a three year deal, the Heat want to keep him, if he tests the market, I wonder if he would fit anywhere else if he tested the market
PF or C (6-10)
6-11/250
AGE: 39
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA
Market Value:
May take Vet minimum to have the Spurs sign Aldridge
One of the greatest player in NBA history may have two years left. He's seeking his 6th title.
15. MONTA ELLIS-DALLAS MAVERICKS
SG (4-7)
6-3/185
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 81.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, ATL, IND, POR
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Good scoring two guard with some point guard play making skills. Negatives are that he's undersized and approaching 30.
16. TYSON CHANDLER-DALLAS MAVERICKS
C (8-13)
7-1/245
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 65.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, LAL, ATL, LAC (sign and trade)
Market Value:
Good role playing center: 12.0 average Marcin Gortat and Nic Vucevic
He gives you almost the same thing DeAndre Jordan does at cheaper price
17. DEMARRE CARROLL-ATLANTA HAWKS
SF (11-17)
6-8/212
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 69.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ATL, NY, DET, BOS
Market Value:
Defensive small forward, Nic Batum 4 year/46 million, seeking something around 4 years/50 million
Good defender, will fit nice with a wing scorer
18. DANNY GREEN-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG (8-12)
6-6/210
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 76.3
Possible Destinations: DAL, ATL, NY
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Great 3 point shooter and defender with a high IQ and a team attitude. He can fit on pretty much any roster in the league.
Tier 4: Restricted good young role players
19. BRANDON KNIGHT-PHOENIX SUNS
6-3/189
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 70.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 13-14 million average
Very good young player, is he a better at the point or at the two guard? The Suns like him and may trade Eric Bledsoe if the right deal comes along.
20. KHRIS MIDDLETON-MILWAUKEE BUCKS
SG (11-16), SF (11-17)
6-7/225
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 80.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIL
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Great shooter with good length, can play both the two and the three
21. REGGIE JACKSON-DETROIT PISTONS
PG (17-24)6-3/208
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 78.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DET
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 12-14 million average
Played very well in Detroit as a starter, coach Stan Van Gundy said that keeping him is priority one.
22. TOBIAS HARRIS-ORLANDO MAGIC
SF (11-17), PF (16-20)
6-9/235
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 61.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with ORL, BOS, DET
Market Value:
Good young small forward, somewhere between Nic Batum's 4 year/46 million and Rudy Gay's 3 year/40 million
Good size and skill set, can play either forward spot. Magic can now play small ball with Harris at the four and draft pick Mario Hezonja at the three.
23. TRISTAN THOMPSON-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
PF (17-20)
6-10/238
AGE: 24
3 year games played average: 82.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
Market Value:
Seeking 5 year deal around 12-13 million average
LeBron loves him. His game fits with LeBron and he shares the same agent with him as well. It's nice to have friends in high places.
24. ENES KANTER-OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
C (15-20)
6-11/245
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 70.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with OKC, MIL, LAL, BOS
Market Value:
Good role playing center: 12.0 average Marcin Gortat and Nic Vucevic
Tier 5: Solid veteran starters
25. RAJON RONDO-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PG (17-22)
6-1/186
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 45.3
Possible Destinations: SAC, LAL
Market Value:
Solid/average point guard, somewhere between Jrue Holiday's 4 year/41 million and Ricky Rubio's 4 year/55 million
Who knows what his true value on the open market is? He was once an all-star, but there's too many red flags including injuries, not getting along with coaches/teammates and he CANNOT score. Solid point guards are hard to find though.
26. WES MATTHEWS-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
SG (8-16)
6-5/214
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 70.3
Possible Destinations: NY, DAL, TOR, ATL, IND, BOS
Market Value:
Good shooting guard, somewhere between Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million and Eric Gordon's 4 year/58 million
Similar to Danny Green, but he's coming off a torn Achilles. He wants close to 15 million per year but will likely have to settle for 12 million.
27. THAD YOUNG-BROOKLYN NETS
PF (15-20), SF (11-18)
6-8/220
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 77.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK
Market Value:
Good small forward, somewhere between Nic Batum's 4 year/46 million and Rudy Gay's 3 year/40 million
Very underrated combo forward that is still pretty young
28. ROBIN LOPEZ-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
C (16-20)
7-0/265
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 74.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with POR, MIL, NO, NY, BOS
Market Value:
Role playing defensive center, 4 years/36 million
Your typical role playing big, solid rim protector and rebounder with great size
29. LOU WILLIAMS-TORONTO RAPTORS
SG (12-20)
6-1/175
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 59.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with TOR, SAC, LAL, NY, BRK
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
6th Man of the year is set to get a nice pay day, he's basically a poor man's Monta Ellis though and will be paid as such.
30. DAVID WEST-INDIANA PACERS
PF (15-20)
6-9/250
AGE: 35
3 year games played average: 73.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, NY
Market Value:
Good veteran power forward, Zach Randolph 2 years/20 million and Dirk Nowitzki 3 years/25 million, like Z-Bo and Dirk, may take a smaller contract to play for a winner
West is an excellent mid-range shooter and one of the toughest players in the league
31. JOSH SMITH-HOUSTON ROCKETS
PF (15-20)
6-9/225
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 61.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU
Market Value:
Good veteran power forward, Zach Randolph 2 years/20 million and Dirk Nowitzki 3 years/25 million, like Z-Bo and Dirk, may take a smaller contract to play for a winner
He played well in Houston. He can come back for a cheap deal or get more money for a non-contender.
32. PATRICK BEVERLY-HOUSTON ROCKETS
PG (23-30)
6-1/185
AGE: 27 in July
3 year games played average: 56.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU, DAL, SAC
Market Value:
Below average starting point guard, somewhere between Jose Calderon's 4 year/29 million and George Hill's 5 year/40 million
A poor man's Rondo. Great defender with major durability concerns
33. PAUL PIERCE-WASHINGTON WIZARDS
6-7/235
AGE: 37
3 year games played average: 75.0
Possible Destinations: LAC, Re-sign with WAS, return and retire in BOS
Market Value:
May take Vet minimum or part of mid-level exception to sign with the Clippers, may want at least 6 million to stay with Washington.
Future Hall of Fame player is still a solid role player and clutch playoff performer
34. JR SMITH-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
SG (15-20)
6-6/220
AGE: 30 in September
3 year games played average: 74.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, DAL, ATL, BOS, SAC
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
He takes horrible shots and makes incredible shots. You understand you are talking both the good and the bad with him, he's basically the Jay Cutler of the NBA.
35. ARRON AFFLALO-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
SG (15-20)
6-5/215
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 71.6
Possible Destinations: NY, DAL, LAC
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
Solid #3/4 scorer, was a bad fit in Portand, New York is the heavy favorite to land him
36. RODNEY STUCKEY-INDIANA PACERS
6-5/210
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, CHI,SAC, HOU
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
Almost as talented as JR Smith, but without the headaches, had a good year in Indy and the Pacers will try to keep him.
37. OMER ASIK-NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
C (20-23)
7-0/255
AGE: 29 in July
3 year games played average: 68.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NO, MIL, ATL
Market Value:
Role playing defensive center, just under 4 years/36 million
38. AMIR JOHNSON-TORONTO RAPTORS
PF (21-25)
6-9/210
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 77.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with TOR, SAC, LAL, BOS
Market Value:
Average/below average starting power forward, somewhere around Channing Frye's 4 year/32 million
Tier 6: Role playing defensive specialists/sharpshooters
Market Value:
Between PJ Tucker's 3 years 16 million and JJ Redick's 4 year/27.75 million, both contracts are close to the full mid-level exception
39. COREY BREWER-HOUSTON ROCKETS
SG/SF
6-9/186
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 81.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU, NY, BOS
40. IMAN SHUMPERT-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
(RESTRICTED)
SG/SF
6-5/220
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 60.3.
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, LAL, DAL, MIL
41. JAE CROWDER-BOSTON CELTICS
(RESTRICTED)
SF
6-/228
AGE: 25 in July
3 year games played average: 79.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BOS, LAL, DAL, MIL
42. MARCO BELINELLI-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG/SF
6-5/215
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 71.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA, CHR, GS
43. GERALD GREEN-PHOENIX SUNS
SF
6-8/210
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 72.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO, BOS, LAC, DAL
Tier 7: Rotational Bigs
Market Value:
Around Patrick Patterson's 3 years/18.1 million, around the full mid-level exception
44. ED DAVIS-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
PF/C
6-10/240
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 74.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, DAL, LAC, MIL
45. BRENDAN WRIGHT-PHOENIX SUNS
C/PF
6-10/230
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 65.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO
46. LUIS SCOLA-INDIANA PACERS
PF
6-9/240
AGE: 35
3 year games played average: 81.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, take less and go to a contender
47. JORDAN HILL-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
C/PF
6-10/235
AGE: 28 in July
3 year games played average: 57.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, POR, NY, BOS
48. KOSTA KOUFOS-MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
C
7-0/265
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 80.6
Possible Destinations: BOS, ORL, SAC, MIL
49. AL-FAROUQ AMINU-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PF/SF
6-9/220
AGE: 25 in September
3 year games played average: 76.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, POR, TOR, LAL, NY
50. BRANDON BASS-BOSTON CELTICS
PF
6-8/250
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 81.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BOS, POR, TOR
Tier 8: Past prime value guys
Market Value:
All will be looking to take the veteran minimum or part of a contender's bi-annual exception or mid-level exception
51. MANU GINOBILI-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG/SF
6-6/205
AGE: 38 in July
3 year games played average: 66.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA or RETIRE
52. MIKE DUNLEAVY-CHICAGO BULLS
SF (23-26)
6-9/230
AGE: 35 in September
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI, CLV, WAS, SA
53. AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PF/C
6-10/245
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 51.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, PHO, NY
54. CARLOS BOOZER-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
PF
6-9/258
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 75.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign LAL, DAL, MIA, BRK, HOU, SA
55. KEVIN GARNETT-MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
PF/C
6-11/253
AGE: 39
3 year games played average: 56.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIN
Tier 9: Solid backup point guards
Market Value:
Best back-up in the league is Shaun Livingston, his contract is 3 years/16.6 million, solid backups like DJ Augustin and Jerryd Bayless make 3.0 million per year.
56. JEREMY LIN-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
6-3/200
AGE: 27 in August
3 year games played average: 75.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, SAC, DAL, IND, CHI, LAC, SA, MEM
57. MO WILLIAMS-CHARLOTTE HORNETS
6-1/198
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 62.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHR, CLV, MEM
AGE: 30 in September
3 year games played average: 74.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, DAL, ATL, BOS, SAC
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
He takes horrible shots and makes incredible shots. You understand you are talking both the good and the bad with him, he's basically the Jay Cutler of the NBA.
35. ARRON AFFLALO-PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
SG (15-20)
6-5/215
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 71.6
Possible Destinations: NY, DAL, LAC
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
Solid #3/4 scorer, was a bad fit in Portand, New York is the heavy favorite to land him
36. RODNEY STUCKEY-INDIANA PACERS
6-5/210
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, CHI,SAC, HOU
Market Value:
Solid shooting guard, somewhere between Alec Burks' 4 years 41 million and Andre Iguodala's 4 year/48 million
Almost as talented as JR Smith, but without the headaches, had a good year in Indy and the Pacers will try to keep him.
37. OMER ASIK-NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
C (20-23)
7-0/255
AGE: 29 in July
3 year games played average: 68.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NO, MIL, ATL
Market Value:
Role playing defensive center, just under 4 years/36 million
38. AMIR JOHNSON-TORONTO RAPTORS
PF (21-25)
6-9/210
AGE: 28
3 year games played average: 77.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with TOR, SAC, LAL, BOS
Market Value:
Average/below average starting power forward, somewhere around Channing Frye's 4 year/32 million
Tier 6: Role playing defensive specialists/sharpshooters
Market Value:
Between PJ Tucker's 3 years 16 million and JJ Redick's 4 year/27.75 million, both contracts are close to the full mid-level exception
39. COREY BREWER-HOUSTON ROCKETS
SG/SF
6-9/186
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 81.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU, NY, BOS
40. IMAN SHUMPERT-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
(RESTRICTED)
SG/SF
6-5/220
AGE: 25
3 year games played average: 60.3.
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV, LAL, DAL, MIL
41. JAE CROWDER-BOSTON CELTICS
(RESTRICTED)
SF
6-/228
AGE: 25 in July
3 year games played average: 79.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BOS, LAL, DAL, MIL
42. MARCO BELINELLI-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG/SF
6-5/215
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 71.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA, CHR, GS
43. GERALD GREEN-PHOENIX SUNS
SF
6-8/210
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 72.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO, BOS, LAC, DAL
Tier 7: Rotational Bigs
Market Value:
Around Patrick Patterson's 3 years/18.1 million, around the full mid-level exception
44. ED DAVIS-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
PF/C
6-10/240
AGE: 29
3 year games played average: 74.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, DAL, LAC, MIL
45. BRENDAN WRIGHT-PHOENIX SUNS
C/PF
6-10/230
AGE: 27
3 year games played average: 65.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with PHO
46. LUIS SCOLA-INDIANA PACERS
PF
6-9/240
AGE: 35
3 year games played average: 81.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, take less and go to a contender
47. JORDAN HILL-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
C/PF
6-10/235
AGE: 28 in July
3 year games played average: 57.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, POR, NY, BOS
48. KOSTA KOUFOS-MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
C
7-0/265
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 80.6
Possible Destinations: BOS, ORL, SAC, MIL
49. AL-FAROUQ AMINU-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PF/SF
6-9/220
AGE: 25 in September
3 year games played average: 76.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, POR, TOR, LAL, NY
50. BRANDON BASS-BOSTON CELTICS
PF
6-8/250
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 81.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BOS, POR, TOR
Tier 8: Past prime value guys
Market Value:
All will be looking to take the veteran minimum or part of a contender's bi-annual exception or mid-level exception
51. MANU GINOBILI-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
SG/SF
6-6/205
AGE: 38 in July
3 year games played average: 66.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA or RETIRE
52. MIKE DUNLEAVY-CHICAGO BULLS
SF (23-26)
6-9/230
AGE: 35 in September
3 year games played average: 73.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI, CLV, WAS, SA
53. AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE-DALLAS MAVERICKS
PF/C
6-10/245
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 51.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, PHO, NY
54. CARLOS BOOZER-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
PF
6-9/258
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 75.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign LAL, DAL, MIA, BRK, HOU, SA
55. KEVIN GARNETT-MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
PF/C
6-11/253
AGE: 39
3 year games played average: 56.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MIN
Tier 9: Solid backup point guards
Market Value:
Best back-up in the league is Shaun Livingston, his contract is 3 years/16.6 million, solid backups like DJ Augustin and Jerryd Bayless make 3.0 million per year.
56. JEREMY LIN-LOS ANGELES LAKERS
6-3/200
AGE: 27 in August
3 year games played average: 75.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAL, SAC, DAL, IND, CHI, LAC, SA, MEM
57. MO WILLIAMS-CHARLOTTE HORNETS
6-1/198
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 62.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHR, CLV, MEM
58. AARON BROOKS-CHICAGO BULLS
6-0/161
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 69.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI, POR, SA, DAL, IND, MEM
AGE: 30
3 year games played average: 69.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CHI, POR, SA, DAL, IND, MEM
59. JJ BAREA-DALLAS MAVERICKS
6-0/185
AGE: 31
3 year games played average: 76.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, MIA, CHI, LAL
6-0/185
AGE: 31
3 year games played average: 76.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DAL, MIA, CHI, LAL
60. CJ WATSON-INDIANA PACERS
6-2/175
AGE: 31
3 year games played average: 66.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, DAL, LAC
6-2/175
AGE: 31
3 year games played average: 66.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with IND, DAL, LAC
61. MATTHEW DELLAVEDOVA-CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
(RESTRICTED)
6-4/200
AGE: 25 in September
3 year games played average: 69.5
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
(RESTRICTED)
6-4/200
AGE: 25 in September
3 year games played average: 69.5
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with CLV
62. BENO UDRIH-MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
(Unguaranteed contract, may be waived by July 15th)
6-3/205
AGE: 33 in July
3 year games played average: 61.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MEM, DAL, MIA, CHI, LAL
63. Cory Joseph-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
6-3/185
AGE: 24
2 year games played average: 73.5
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA, HOU, DAL, TOR
(Unguaranteed contract, may be waived by July 15th)
6-3/205
AGE: 33 in July
3 year games played average: 61.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with MEM, DAL, MIA, CHI, LAL
63. Cory Joseph-SAN ANTONIO SPURS
6-3/185
AGE: 24
2 year games played average: 73.5
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with SA, HOU, DAL, TOR
64. JASON TERRY-HOUSTON ROCKETS
6-2/180
AGE: 38 in September
3 year games played average: 76.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU
65. NORRIS COLE-NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
(RESTRICTED)
6-2/175
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 76.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NO
66. JAMEER NELSON-DENVER NUGGETS
6-0/200
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 62.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DEN, MIA, CHI, LAL
67. LEANDRO BARBOSA-GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
6-3/194
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 42.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with GS
68. ALAN ANDERSON-BROOKLYN NETS
6-5/220
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 72.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK
69. SHANE LARKIN-NEW YORK KNICKS
5-11/176
AGE: 22
2 year games played average: 62.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NY
70. AUSTIN RIVERS-LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
6-4/200
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 68.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAC
6-2/180
AGE: 38 in September
3 year games played average: 76.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with HOU
65. NORRIS COLE-NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
(RESTRICTED)
6-2/175
AGE: 26
3 year games played average: 76.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NO
66. JAMEER NELSON-DENVER NUGGETS
6-0/200
AGE: 33
3 year games played average: 62.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with DEN, MIA, CHI, LAL
67. LEANDRO BARBOSA-GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
6-3/194
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 42.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with GS
68. ALAN ANDERSON-BROOKLYN NETS
6-5/220
AGE: 32
3 year games played average: 72.3
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with BRK
69. SHANE LARKIN-NEW YORK KNICKS
5-11/176
AGE: 22
2 year games played average: 62.0
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with NY
70. AUSTIN RIVERS-LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
6-4/200
AGE: 23
3 year games played average: 68.6
Possible Destinations: Re-sign with LAC
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