2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top centers available
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS
SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS
Nic Claxton / Brooklyn
One of the most promising young big men in the league, especially thanks to his shot-blocking and quick feet, allowing him to both protect the paint and defend on switches.
2023/24 stats: 11.7 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 65.0 FG%, 60.0 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $9,625,000
Career earnings: $13,548,912
Agent: Rich Beda, Austin Brown, Aaron Mintz, Steve Heumann
Jonas Valanciunas / New Orleans
Throwback big man that can score with either hand in the post, back down foes and bully them on the glass. Has even developed into somewhat of a threat from beyond the arc.
2023/24 stats: 14.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 55.8 FG%, 35.6 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $15,435,000
Career earnings: $121,321,946
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Mitch Nathan, Andrew Morrison, Aaron Mintz
Moritz Wagner / Orlando / Team Option
Has developed into a solid scoring big man off the bench, one who can hit open threes and use his smoothness on offense (he’s got a solid ball handle and spin moves) to get buckets against slower-footed defenders. Also provides toughness as a defender and screen-setter.
2023/24 stats: 12.3 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.1 apg, 62.4 FG%, 34.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,000,000
Career earnings: $9,819,612
Agent: Jason Glushon
Isaiah Hartenstein / New York
Pick-and-roll big man who can score as a rim-diver. Not much of a one-on-one scorer. Rugged defender who sets strong screens.
2023/24 stats: 5.6 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 56.3 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,245,121
Career earnings: $13,043,124
Agent: Aaron Mintz, Andrew Morrison, Dave Spahn
Dario Saric / Golden State
Solid role player who can play some power forward or center. Floor-spacer out of the frontcourt. Won’t try to do too much. Can hit open threes or finish around the basket.
2023/24 stats: 10.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 2.3 apg, 46.0 FG%, 38.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,709,849
Career earnings: $37,749,665
Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Mike Lindeman, Jared Mucha
Kelly Olynyk / Utah
Versatile big man on offense who can handle the ball, create for others, hit threes and post up smaller defenders. Even underrated on defense due to his lack of rim protection. Has quicker feet than you’d think, allowing him to defend switches.
2023/24 stats: 7.6 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 3.6 apg, 57.3 FG%, 45.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $12,195,122
Career earnings: $85,353,524
Extension eligibility: Through June 30, 2024
Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy, James Dunleavy
Goga Bitadze / Orlando
Tough rebounder, screener and a big man who can finish near the rim. Won’t provide much in the way of scoring or floor-spacing.
2023/24 stats: 7.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 1.9 apg, 58.8 FG%, 20.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,066,585
Career earnings: $14,250,200
Agent: Mike Lindeman and Jared Mucha
Jalen Smith / Indiana / Player Option
Athletic big man who can protect the rim, finish around the basket and space the floor from the midrange and beyond the arc. Inconsistent, though.
2023/24 stats: 10.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 0.9 apg, 70.7 FG%, 66.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $5,043,773
Career earnings: $13,373,880
Agent: Mike Kneisley
Christian Wood / LA Lakers / Player Option
Big man who can hit threes, get to the rim and block some shots but still hasn’t put it all together consistently enough to be a full-time starter.
2023/24 stats: 6.9 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 0.9 apg, 44.5 FG%, 26.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,709,849
Career earnings: $45,372,356
Agent: Adam Pensack
Drew Eubanks / Phoenix / Player Option
Good finisher around the basket and out of the pick-and-roll. Sets tough screens and really fights on the glass on both ends.
2023/24 stats: 6.5 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 59.2 FG%, 83.9 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $2,346,614
Career earnings: $5,985,377
Agent: James Dunleavy and Max Lipsett
Andre Drummond / Chicago
Still a very good offensive rebounder, though his athleticism has left him a bit, causing him to be less effective as a finisher around the basket.
2023/24 stats: 6.1 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 0.6 apg, 49.2 FG%, 58.9 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $3,360,000
Career earnings: $143,432,017
Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Javon Phillips, Joel Bell
Precious Achiuwa / Toronto
Can do some ball-handling and floor-spacing as a center but not super effectively. Still seems pretty raw. Quite thin for a center, which causes him some issues.
2023/24 stats: 8.1 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 2.0 apg, 45.8 FG%, 32.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,379,526
Career earnings: $8,133,600
Agent: Raymond Brothers
Daniel Theis / LA Clippers
Athletic big man who can finish out of the pick-and-roll, hit open threes and block shots on the other end.
2023/24 stats: 6.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.9 apg, 45.9 FG%, 40.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $9,108,387
Career earnings: $29,168,577
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Mason Plumlee / LA Clippers
Very underrated playmaker for a center, who can really make smart passes out of the short roll. Good athleticism but poor length. Doesn’t try to do too much.
2023/24 stats: 5.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.0 apg, 63.2 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000
Career earnings: $73,728,520
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin
Bismack Biyombo / Memphis
Still a very good shot-blocker who has improved his hands on offense. Solid finisher down low. No range whatsoever to his offense.
2023/24 stats: 5.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg, 2.1 apg, 57.7 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000
Career earnings: $91,848,157
Agent: BJ Armstrong and Jason Ranne
JaVale McGee / Sacramento
Solid shot-blocker and finisher around the basket who still has good hops and crazy length.
2023/24 stats: 4.9 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 0.5 apg, 67.2 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $5,544,772
Career earnings: $76,153,383
Agent: BJ Armstrong
Luke Kornet / Boston
Big man with length who can protect the paint, finish well around the basket and even shoot threes from time to time.
2023/24 stats: 4.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.6 apg, 74.4 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $2,413,304
Career earnings: $9,142,152
Agent: Jim Tanner and Matt Laczkowski
Jaxson Hayes / LA Lakers / Player Option
Athletic big man who can finish around the basket but is pretty limited with his offense. Can block a shot or two.
2023/24 stats: 3.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 0.4 apg, 64.1 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $2,165,000
Career earnings: $22,118,492
Agent: Bill Duffy and Marlon Harrison
Thomas Bryant / Miami / Player Option
Limited big man, probably due to the major injuries he’s suffered in his career. Can give you some rebounds and score around the basket some but not much of an impact defender.
2023/24 stats: 4.7 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.6 apg, 50.0 FG%
2023/24 earnings: $2,528,233
Career earnings: $29,162,032
Agent: Todd Ramasar
