2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top point guards available
SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS
POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
Jrue Holiday / Boston / Player Option
Still a top point guard defender who can even guard some wings. Quick hands and feet, and tough on defense. Can get you some buckets one-on-one and hit threes on the other end, too.
2023/24 stats: 12.4 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 4.9 apg, 43.7 FG%, 38.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $36,861,707
Career earnings: $222,534,244
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Jason Glushon
James Harden / LA Clippers
Although he’s lost a step athletically, he’s still an elite playmaker and a very good scorer who is now more open to shooting midrange jumpers. After three trade requests in about as many years, though, will teams trust him to not want out after a year or two? Regardless, he’s now looking more like his old self as he’s gotten into shape and more comfortable with his role on the Clippers, so he’ll still land a decent contract this summer.
2023/24 stats: 15.9 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 6.8 apg, 46.2 FG%, 39.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $35,640,000
Career earnings: $305,039,833
Agent: Michael Silverman, Brandon Grier, Troy Payne
D'Angelo Russell / LA Lakers / Player Option
Lead guard who can score off the dribble, hit threes and create for teammates. Smooth, confident bucket-getter, and a solid enough defender to not be a total liability on that end.
2023/24 stats: 16.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 6.3 apg, 47.9 FG%, 40.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,307,693
Career earnings: $140,343,478
Agent: Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz
Spencer Dinwiddie / Brooklyn
Midrange expert guard who can create some but is usually looking to score more than pass. Can get hot with his off-the-dribble scoring but tends to not be that efficient.
2023/24 stats: 14.7 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 6.4 apg, 39.4 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $20,357,143
Career earnings: $66,326,060
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Jason Glushon
Tyus Jones / Washington
Heady point guard with one of the better assist-to-turnover ratios in the league. Doesn’t take many risks but can run an offense well, hit pull-up jumpers and create.
2023/24 stats: 11.3 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 4.9 apg, 50.7 FG%, 34.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $14,000,000
Career earnings: $48,846,623
Agent: Kevin Bradbury
Mike Conley / Minnesota
Veteran point guard who can hit open threes and finish around the bucket thanks to a unique off-hand floater. Not as quick as he once was, which has hurt his impact. But he’s an elite leader, well-respected by teammates for his veteran status and cool demeanor, and he’s still a very productive player in a complementary role.
2023/24 stats: 11.4 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 6.2 apg, 44.7 FG%, 42.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $24,360,000
Career earnings: $252,221,596
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mike Conley, Steve Heumann, Jessica Holtz
Russell Westbrook / LA Clippers (Player Option)
Can still score off of drives and hit midrange jumpers, though the shot selection remains questionable. Probably at his best a bench option these days, though he can be effective and impactful in that role on some nights.
2023/24 stats: 11.4 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 4.9 apg, 44.3 FG%, 27.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,835,738
Career earnings: $338,836,512
Agent: Jeff Schwartz
Reggie Jackson / Denver / Player Option
One of the better backup point guards in the league thanks to his scoring ability. He can also do some playmaking but his decision-making can be questionable at times.
2023/24 stats: 13.7 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 4.6 apg, 50.0 FG%, 41.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000
Career earnings: $92,653,875
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Kyle Lowry / Miami
Getting up there in age but still able to perform well enough in a backup role, creating offense off the bench both thanks to his shooting and passing.
2023/24 stats: 9.1 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.3 apg, 42.9 FG%, 42.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $29,682,540
Career earnings: $245,475,379
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
Markelle Fultz / Orlando
He may not be living up to the former No. 1 pick billing but he’s developed into a starting-level point guard with good defense, rim-attacking and short midrange scoring skills.
2023/24 stats: 11.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 4.0 apg, 48.2 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $17,000,000
Career earnings: $70,400,017
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Raymond Brothers
Killian Hayes / Detroit
Has not lived up to his draft billing so far. Inconsistent scorer and decision-maker. Does have moments where he flashes with crafty buckets or rim attacks but they’re few and far between.
2023/24 stats: 9.8 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 4.4 apg, 43.9 FG%, 31.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $7,413,955
Career earnings: $16,717,560
Agent: David Bauman and Yann Balikouzou
Jose Alvarado / New Orleans / Team Option
Point guard with great quickness who can do some scoring from three off the dribble. Very feisty defender who picks up a lot of steals on that end.
2023/24 stats: 6.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 2.3 apg, 39.7 FG%, 39.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,836,096
Career earnings: $3,488,924
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Ronald Shade and Alex Saratsis
Patrick Beverley / Philadelphia
Pest of a defender who can really get under opponents’ skin. Almost all of his value comes on defense.
2023/24 stats: 4.9 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 2.5 apg, 44.0 FG%, 31.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $79,304,453
Agent: Kevin Bradbury
Cameron Payne / Phoenix
Quick lefty guard who is mostly looking to score when he’s out there. Able to attack the basket with quickness or hit spot-up threes.
2023/24 stats: 6.6 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 48.3 FG%, 43.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,500,000
Career earnings: $24,451,095
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Jason Glushon
Delon Wright / Washington
Effective backup guard who shoots threes and can create but is mostly just out there to be a solid defender and table-setter.
2023/24 stats: 5.0 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 4.4 apg, 36.7 FG%, 36.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,195,122
Career earnings: $42,073,616
Agent: Greg Lawrence
Aaron Holiday / Houston
Good shooter from beyond the arc and can get some buckets off the dribble. Not as good of a defender as his older brother.
2023/24 stats: 7.4 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.0 apg, 48.5 FG%, 43.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,346,614
Career earnings: $12,448,046
Agent: Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian
Dennis Smith / Brooklyn
Will never live up to his draft billing at this point but still has some quickness that lets him be a threat in transition or attacking the basket.
2023/24 stats: 6.7 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 42.5 FG%, 31.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,528,233
Career earnings: $21,111,09
Agent: John Noonan and Alex Saratsis
Malachi Flynn / Toronto
Once a highly thought-of prospect, he now looks more like a deep rotation guard who has the quickness and confidence to get buckets.
2023/24 stats: 5.5 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 43.8 FG%, 35.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,873,024
Career earnings: $6,144,360
Agent: Aaron Reilly
Skylar Mays / Portland
Backup guard who can score off the dribble and do some playmaking.
2023/24 stats: 7.8 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 4.5 apg, 40.6 FG%, 29.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,928,221
Career earnings: $1,159,699
Agent: Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein
