NBA Free Agency 2019: The top players

By HoopsHype | June 21, 2019

POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS

	1. Kenneth Faried Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Houston Rockets 10.4 ppg, 6.8 rpg
Had a career resurgence after joining the Rockets. Uses athleticism and safe hands to finish explosively around the rim.

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher 2018/19 Earnings: $14,242,782 Career Earnings: $56,855,817

	2. Carmelo Anthony Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Houston Rockets 13.4 ppg, 5.4 rpg
If he’s willing to take a secondary role, he could be a productive piece on a good team. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem like he’s willing to take that role quite yet.

Agent: Leon Rose 2018/19 Earnings: $27,928,140 Career Earnings: $246,781,142

	3. JR Smith Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: Cleveland Cavaliers 6.7 ppg, 1.9 rpg
Shot 37.5 percent from three the season prior to 2018-19, so he can’t be far off from that form. If he can still shoot it that well, he could help a contender as a reserve.

Agent: Rich Paul 2018/19 Earnings: $14,720,000 Career Earnings: $85,635,051

	4. Joakim Noah Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Memphis Grizzlies 7.1 ppg, 5.7 rpg
Experienced a career resurgence with Memphis this year, displaying impactful two-way play off the bench.

Agent: Bill Duffy 2018/19 Earnings: $20,261,172 Career Earnings: $129,631,473

	5. Iman Shumpert Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Houston Rockets 7.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg
He’s athletic and has championship experience, making him an interesting option for wing-needy teams.

Agent: Sean Davis 2018/19 Earnings: $11,011,234 Career Earnings: $47,212,296

	6. Amir Johnson Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Philadelphia 76ers 3.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Veteran backup-center option.

Agent: Kevin Bradbury 2018/19 Earnings: $2,393,887 Career Earnings: $78,383,687

	7. Jonathon Simmons Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-6 / Last team: Philadelphia 76ers 6.5 ppg, 2.3 apg
A disappointing stint with the Sixers led to his trade and release, but this late in free agency, he could still garner interest from teams needing a defensive-minded guard.

Agent: Cervando Tejeda 2018/19 Earnings: $6,000,000 Career Earnings: $14,699,729

	8. Jamal Crawford Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Phoenix Suns 7.9 ppg, 3.6 apg
He’s not in his prime, but he can still get buckets off the bench.

Agent: Aaron Goodwin 2018/19 Earnings: $4,698,113 Career Earnings: $122,297,774

	9. Jon Leuer Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Last team: Milwaukee Bucks 2.0 ppg, 1.3 rpg
Big man with soft touch on offense and a decent midrange jumper.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein 2018/19 Earnings: $10,002,681 Career Earnings: $38,707,193

	10. Marcin Gortat Unrestricted / Center / 6-11 / Last team: Los Angeles Clippers 5.0 ppg, 5.6 rpg
Great screen-setter and still a decent finisher out of the pick-and-roll.

Agent: Todd Ramasar 2018/19 Earnings: $13,565,218 Career Earnings: $93,766,877

	11. Jodie Meeks Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Toronto Raptors 6.4 ppg, 1.5 apg
Hit 44.4 percent of his triples with the Raptors, proving that he can still stroke the basketball for contenders.

Agent: Jason Glushon 2018/19 Earnings: $3,774,176 Career Earnings: $30,855,708

	12. Corey Brewer Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Sacramento Kings 4.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg
Veteran wing who can still rack up steals and finish in transition.

Agent: Happy Walters 2018/19 Earnings: $2,559,925 Career Earnings: $55,329,916

	13. Luc Mbah a Moute Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Los Angeles Clippers 5.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg
Doesn’t get much credit, but a do-the-dirty-work player who you ultimately want on your side. Missed most of last season with injury.

Agent: Leon Rose 2018/19 Earnings: $4,320,500 Career Earnings: $25,811,485

	14. Devin Harris Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Dallas Mavericks 6.3 ppg, 1.8 apg
Trustworthy backup point guard whose shooting marks fell off a cliff in 2018-19.

Agent: Jeff Schwartz 2018/19 Earnings: $2,393,887 Career Earnings: $74,241,850

	15. Dante Cunningham Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Last team: San Antonio Spurs 3.0 ppg, 2.9 rpg
Experienced backup power forward.

Agent: Joel Bell 2018/19 Earnings: $2,487,000 Career Earnings: $18,546,731

	16. Raymond Felton Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Oklahoma City Thunder 4.3 ppg, 1.6 apg
Third-string point guard option at best in this point of his career.

Agent: Jim Tanner 2018/19 Earnings: $2,393,887 Career Earnings: $53,053,160

	17. Luol Deng Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves 7.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg
Got some playing time for Minnesota this season before injuries started to creep in again.

Agent: Jeff Austin 2018/19 Earnings: $16,747,954 Career Earnings: $156,056,673

	18. Jose Calderon Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Detroit Pistons 2.3 ppg, 2.3 apg
One of the greatest European guards ever, his time in the NBA could be coming to an end soon.

Agent: Paco Lopez 2018/19 Earnings: $2,393,887 Career Earnings: $84,201,469

	19. Isaiah Canaan Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Milwaukee Bucks 6.0 ppg, 2.8 apg
Streaky shooter who can provide some scoring off the bench.

Agent: Reggie Brown 2018/19 Earnings: $744,671 Career Earnings: $5,332,529

	20. John Jenkins Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: New York Knicks 4.7 ppg, 1.4 rpg
Good shooter backed by a pretty jumper.

Agent: Alex Saratsis 2018/19 Earnings: $585,809 Career Earnings: $8,587,632

	21. MarShon Brooks Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Guangdong Southern Tigers
Carved out a nice career in China.

Agent: Wallace Prather 2018/19 Earnings: $1,656,092 Career Earnings: $0

	22. Troy Williams Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Last team: Sacramento Kings 5.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg
Slashing small forward who specializes on the defensive end.

Agent: Stephen Pina 2018/19 Earnings: $77,250 Career Earnings: $4,217,848

	23. Nick Young Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-7 / Last team: Denver Nuggets 2.3 ppg, 0.5 apg
Can still do some scoring off the bench, but that’s about it.

Agent: 2018/19 Earnings: $284,020 Career Earnings: $38,281,736

	24. Quincy Pondexter Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Last team: San Antonio Spurs 1.8 ppg, 0.9 rpg
A series of injuries have unfortunately derailed his once-promising career.

Agent: Jason Glushon 2018/19 Earnings: $2,165,481 Career Earnings: $21,627,227

	25. Jordan Crawford Unrestricted / Shooting Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Sichuan Blue Whales
Shoot-first guard who is playing in China after a decent NBA career.

Agent: Darrell Comer 2018/19 Earnings: $0 Career Earnings: $0

	26. Kevin Seraphin Unrestricted / Center / 6-10 / Last team: Barcelona 8.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg (EuroLeague)
After years in the NBA as a backup big man, he has gone on to Europe to make a similar impact.

Agent: 2018/19 Earnings: $0 Career Earnings: $0

	27. Zach Randolph Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Last team: Dallas Mavericks
Didn’t play last season, retirement could be next for the Grizzlies legend.

Agent: Raymond Brothers 2018/19 Earnings: $11,692,308 Career Earnings: $196,597,245

	28. Andrew Nicholson Unrestricted / Center / 6-9 / Last team: Fujian Sturgeons
The Canadian big man has found some success in China over the last few years. Still just 29, an eventual return to the NBA can’t be ruled out.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein 2018/19 Earnings: $2,844,429 Career Earnings: $0

	29. Briante Weber Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Olympiacos 11.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg (EuroLeague)
The tenacious point guard played well in Europe, though his stint there didn’t last very long.

Agent: Austin Brown 2018/19 Earnings: $0 Career Earnings: $0

	30. Isaiah Briscoe Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Orlando Magic 3.5 ppg, 2.2 apg
Tough ball-handler with defensive tenacity.

Agent: Brian Dyke 2018/19 Earnings: $838,464 Career Earnings: $0

	31. Norris Cole Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Sidigas Avellino 16.3 ppg, 6.1 apg (Serie A)
Two-time NBA champion from his time with the Heat, he is now excelling and winning titles in Europe.