2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top small forwards available
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS
POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
Paul George / LA Clippers / Player Option
One of the best two-way wings in the game thanks to his ability to hit very tough shots over the best defenses the NBA has to offer. But he can go cold with his jumper and isn’t much in the way of a driver or foul-drawer, which hurts his efficiency.
2023/24 stats: 22.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 4.0 apg, 44.5 FG%, 38.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $45,640,084
Career earnings: $261,454,853
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Kawhi Leonard / LA Clippers / Player Option
When he’s out there, he’s still an elite midrange scorer, a good outside shooter and an impactful defender. Luckily for the Clippers, he’s been much more available (so far) this season and still looks like one of the best two-way wings in the NBA.
2023/24 stats: 23.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 3.6 apg, 50.3 FG%, 42.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $45,640,084
Career earnings: $233,625,754
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
LeBron James / LA Lakers / Player Option
Father Time has been no match for him so far, as his numbers are still hugely impressive. He might not be the MVP-level LeBron of his prime but he’s still one of the 10 best players in the league on most nights. Would rank higher on this list if he wasn’t in his late-30s and already entertaining the idea of retirement.
2023/24 stats: 25.3 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 6.7 apg, 55.1 FG%, 40.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $47,607,350
Career earnings: $434,986,078
Agent: Rich Paul
DeMar DeRozan / Chicago
Remains one of the smoothest bucket-getters from the midrange, who can really get going and drop 40 on any given night.
2023/24 stats: 22.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.3 apg, 43.7 FG%, 36.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $28,600,000
Career earnings: $230,005,770
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Aaron Goodwin
OG Anunoby / SF / Toronto / Player Option
An elite defender on the wing and a much-improved scorer thanks to a more reliable jumper and ball-handle.
2023/24 stats: 15.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 46.8 FG%, 39.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $18,642,857
Career earnings: $43,180,547
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Austin Brown, Andrew Morrison, Sam Rose
Buddy Hield / Indiana
Bombastic three-point shooter who can hit shots from all over the floor with a high degree of difficulty.
2023/24 stats: 13.4 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.6 apg, 45.9 FG%, 39.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $19,279,841
Career earnings: $85,070,448
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Diana Day
Kelly Oubre / Philadelphia
Slashing lefty swingman with good athleticism but who plays with poor shot selection and is an inconsistent shooter from the outside. He started this season great before claiming to get hit by a car while riding a bike, leading to missed time. Hasn’t looked quite the same since returning, though that could change as he continues to heal.
2023/24 stats: 14.5 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 0.7 apg, 49.6 FG%, 35.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,891,467
Career earnings: $63,828,550
Agent: Torrel Harris
Gordon Hayward / Charlotte
Has yet to regain his pre-horrific injury form and it’s probably time to stop expecting it to happen. When healthy, can provide scoring, rebounding and playmaking but not at the rates of his All-Star days. Looks a bit healthier this season and has proven he can still provide some three-level scoring, rebounding and playmaking from the wing.
2023/24 stats: 15.3 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 4.7 apg, 46.3 FG%, 36.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $31,500,000
Career earnings: $239,422,778
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney
Saddiq Bey / Atlanta
Wing with great size who can defend multiple positions and get hot from three-point range.
2023/24 stats: 13.1 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.2 apg, 49.5 FG%, 39.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,556,983
Career earnings: $8,473,320
Extension eligibility: Through the day before the start of the regular season
Agent: Jordan Gertler and James Dunleavy
Royce O'Neale / Brooklyn
Rugged two-way swingman who can defend wings and power forwards. Solid outside shooter and rebounder.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.3 apg, 38.0 FG%, 40.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,500,000
Career earnings: $30,312,377
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Ty Sullivan, Steve Heumann, Rich Beda
Jae'Sean Tate / Houston / Team Option
Two-way swingman who plays with a lot of energy, can score as a slasher and hit open threes.
2023/24 stats: 5.4 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.1 apg, 51.3 FG%, 37.1 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,500,000
Career earnings: $10,028,895
Agent: EJ Kusnyer and Daniel Curtin
Derrick Jones Jr / Dallas
High-flying swingman who’s at his best as a slasher and in transition. Can block some shots on the other end. Able to hit three-pointers when he’s open to space the floor.
2023/24 stats: 9.9 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, 49.7 FG%, 38.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,709,849
Career earnings: $26,343,204
Agent: Aaron Turner
Cam Reddish / LA Lakers / Player Option
Still has potential as a scorer who can get buckets from all three levels. But he’s still quite inconsistent, posting some great nights and some not-so-good nights. Fair to wonder if he’ll ever hit that next level and live up to his draft billing.
2023/24 stats: 7.0 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 1.2 apg, 41.2 FG%, 31.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,165,000
Career earnings: $19,328,334
Agent: Rich Paul and Lucas Newton
Sam Hauser / Boston Celtics / Team Option
Floor-spacing outside shooting specialist. Fights hard on defense.
2023/24 stats: 9.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.9 apg, 46.4 FG%, 44.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,927,896
Career earnings: $2,257,464
Agent: Jason Glushon
Haywood Highsmith / Miami
Long defender with quick feet who makes a big impact on the defensive end. On offense, he can occasionally score as a spot-up shooter and off-ball slasher.
2023/24 stats: 6.5 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 1.5 apg, 42.7 FG%, 32.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,902,137
Career earnings: $2,377,589
Agent: Jerry Dianis
Naji Marshall / New Orleans
Swingman who plays with energy can defend multiple positions. Improving scorer thanks to better accuracy as a three-point shooter.
2023/24 stats: 8.3 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 2.0 apg, 46.0 FG%, 42.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,930,681
Career earnings: $3,838,993
Agent: Nathan Conley
Doug McDermott / San Antonio
Remains a very effective outside three-point shooter but won’t provide much else on either end. Struggles a bit to get open for good looks.
2023/24 stats: 6.7 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.8 apg, 46.9 FG%, 47.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $13,750,000
Career earnings: $59,936,434
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman
Robert Covington / Philadelphia
Defensive-minded wing who can hit some open threes but has fallen off a good amount athletically.
2023/24 stats: 5.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 0.9 apg, 45.0 FG%, 38.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $11,692,308
Career earnings: $79,390,798
Agent: Andrew Morrison
Cedi Osman / San Antonio
Swingman with some quickness who plays with good effort on both ends. Able to hit open threes but not much of a scorer or playmaker.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 45.9 FG%, 36.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,718,842
Career earnings: $32,725,002
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Jordan Gertler and Jeff Schwartz
Xavier Tillman / Memphis
Tough big man who is a nuisance on the glass and can hit open jumpers, including from three.
2023/24 stats: 7.1 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.7 apg, 41.4 FG%, 29.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,930,681
Career earnings: $4,600,602
Agent: Andy Shiffman, Zach Kurtin, Mark Bartelstein
Joe Ingles / Orlando / Team Option
Good three-point shooter and an underrated playmaker out of the pick-and-roll. Plays with toughness on defense, fighting through screens to stick to his man.
2023/24 stats: 5.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 3.5 apg, 40.9 FG%, 40.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $11,000,000
Career earnings: $72,222,702
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman
Keita Bates-Diop / Phoenix / Player Option
Energy swingman mostly out there to give a team six fouls and grab some rebounds, perhaps scoring on occasion as a cutter.
2023/24 stats: 5.5 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.9 apg, 40.0 FG%, 26.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,346,614
Career earnings: $6,312,368
Agent: Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz
Joe Harris / Detroit
Injuries have unfortunately done a number on him in recent years. Was once an elite shooter who had the athleticism to get open and be a nightly positive-impact player. Doesn’t appear to be the case anymore.
2023/24 stats: 3.0 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 34.6 FG%, 31.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $19,928,571
Career earnings: $72,306,103
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin
Chimezie Metu / Phoenix
Swingman who won’t fill up the stat sheet but provides energy and defense.
2023/24 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.4 apg, 52.6 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,346,614
Career earnings: $6,839,867
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
