2023 NBA free agent rankings: Top small forwards available this summer
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS /
POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
Khris Middleton / Milwaukee (Player Option)
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Has not looked right this season due to knee problems, hugely concerning as he potentially heads into unrestricted free agency expecting a huge contract. When healthy, a championship-level sidekick with three-level scoring ability as well as underrated playmaking and defensive chops.
2022/23 stats: 12.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 4.0 apg, 40.5 FG%, 30.1 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $37,984,276
Career earnings: $158,332,891
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Dillon Brooks / Memphis
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Confidence is through the roof at all times, almost to a fault. He has yet to meet a shot he didn’t like, though his teammates don’t seem to mind. One of the most underrated wing defenders in the league, he is an absolute pest on that side of the floor.
2022/23 stats: 15.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.7 apg, 39.1 FG%, 31.0 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $11,400,000
Career earnings: $27,412,377
Agent: Mike George and Javon Phillips
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Cameron Johnson / Brooklyn (Restricted)
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A role player but a very good one, with one of the prettiest and most reliable three-point jumpers in the NBA. Can’t ask him to do much more than spot-up from three but he’s so good at it, it doesn’t matter.
2022/23 stats: 13.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.5 apg, 47.4 FG%, 45.5 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $5,887,899
Career earnings: $12,705,600
Agent: Ty Sullivan, Steve Heumann, Melvin Booker
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Harrison Barnes / Sacramento
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Veteran swingman who can play some small-ball four. Good locker-room presence with championship experience. Decent face-up game and shooting touch and can defend multiple positions, though not at an elite level.
2022/23 stats: 15.1 ppg, 4.7, 1.6 apg, 47.8 FG%, 38.3 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $18,352,273
Career earnings: $148,629,017
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Sam Goldfeder.
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Josh Hart / SF / New York (Player Option)
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A winning player, he is one of the best rebounding guards/swingmen in the league, a player who plays with a lot of toughness, loves to defend and can knock down open three-pointers.
2022/23 stats: 9.8 pg, 7.8 rpg, 3.8 apg, 52.0 FG%, 35.1 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $12,960,000
Career earnings: $20,474,999
Agent: Aaron Mintz, Dave Spahn, Steve Heumann
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Kelly Oubre / Charlotte
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Very streaky shooter but an elite athlete on the wing who can slash and finish in transition. Solid defender but impact doesn’t reflect physical tools on that end.
2022/23 stats: 20.2 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 1.2 apg, 42.1 FG%, 30.8 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $12,600,000
Career earnings: $51,228,550
Agent: Torrel Harris
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Max Strus / Miami
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Outside shooting specialist, though a streaky one. Jumper has pretty form but shot selection isn’t great, leading to mediocre numbers. Tries hard on defense but athletic and length limitations hurt him on that end. Can shoot off the dribble and finish in transition.
2022/23 stats: 12.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, 40.5 FG%, 34.4 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $1,815,677
Career earnings: $2,395,844
Agent: Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein
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Austin Reaves / LA Lakers
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Guard with wing size, though lacking in length and elite athleticism. Heady player who keeps the ball moving, makes smart reads and can score as a slasher or shooter.
2022/23 stats: 10.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, 48.4 FG%, 35.7 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $1,563,518
Career earnings: $2,488,776
Agent: Aaron Reilly
KJ Martin / Houston
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Explosive athlete, similar to his father, who does the bulk of his damage near the rim as a cutter off the ball, as well as in transition.
2022/23 stats: 11.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 56.6 FG%, 33.6 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $1,782,621
Career earnings: $4,198,912
Agent: Shayaun Saee and Mike George
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
Jalen McDaniels / Philadelphia
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Two-way swingman who can shoot, score off of slashing and puts in good effort defensively.
2022/23 stats: 10.6 ppg, 4.8 rpg, 2.0 apg, 44.7 FG%, 32.2 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $1,930,681
Career earnings: $4,198,912
Agent: Nima Namakian
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TJ Warren / Phoenix
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Smooth bucket-getter who has a confident pull-up midrange game and can post up on smaller defenders. How he continues to look in his return from injury will determine his free-agent value.
2022/23 stats: 9.5 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.1 apg, 51.0 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $2,628,597
Career earnings: $57,026,050
Agent: Ty Sullivan and Austin Brown
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Yuta Watanabe / Brooklyn
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Defensive-minded swingman who plays with loads of energy and isn’t afraid to matchup against anyone. His breakout this season has been thanks to his much-improved outside jumper. Can also score off of slashing and in transition.
2022/23 stats: 6.6 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 51.6 FG%, 47.5 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $1,968,175
Career earnings: $2,657,610
Agent: Joe Smith and Thaddeus Foucher
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Torrey Craig / Phoenix
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Tough-nosed wing who focuses mostly on defense but can score off of spot-up shooting and slashing.
2022/23 stats: 7.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.5 apg, 46.0 FG%, 40.2 3P%
2022/23 earnings: $5,121,951
Career earnings: $10,634,153
Agent: David Spahn, Austin Brown, Aaron Mintz
Check his scouting report, career accolades and more here.
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