Trade Value Rankings 7.0: The Top point guards in the NBA
SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS
POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
Luka Doncic (Dallas)
Guaranteed money left: $178,063,200 till 2026-27
Agent: Bill Duffy
Luka Doncic remains the best player in the league under 25 years old. He is already a four-time 1st Team All-NBA and its possible his best basketball is yet to come.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Oklahoma City)
Guaranteed money left: $148,386,000 till 2026-27
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a career year worthy of MVP consideration. After earning 1st-Team All-NBA honors, he seems primed to be one of the best guards over the next decade.
Stephen Curry (Golden State)
Guaranteed money left: $167,283,649 till 2025-26
Agent: Jeff Austin
Stephen Curry’s game continues to age gracefully as he enters his mid-30s. His current level of production could potentially extend into his 40s, which would support his strong trade value.
Ja Morant (Memphis)
Guaranteed money left: $194,300,000 till 2027-28
Agent: Jim Tanner
Ja Morant’s trade value has slipped given his recent controversies. But the fact that he’s still in the Top 10 speaks to how special of a player he is.
Damian Lillard (Portland)
Guaranteed money left: $216,201,799 till 2026-27
Agent: Aaron Goodwin
Damian Lillard’s trade value could be put to the test if he and the Blazers finally decide to part ways. He just had arguably his best regular season at age 32.
Trae Young (Atlanta)
Guaranteed money left: $178,063,200 till 2026-27
Agent: Omar Wilkes
Trae Young’s value has dipped after seeing a regression in efficiency. His perception could change if he’s able to bring it up to par and become more viable defensively in the playoffs.
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana)
Guaranteed money left: $5,808,435 till 2023-24
Agent: Aaron Mintz and Dave Spahn
The Indiana Pacers will look to secure their franchise cornerstone to a maximum extension this summer.
Jamal Murray (Denver)
Guaranteed money left: $69,849,600 till 2024-25
Agent: Mike George and Jeff Schwartz
Jamal Murray made one of the biggest leaps in the trade value rankings after his playoff run. His contribution toward helping the Nuggets win a title cements his status as one of the league’s best guards.
De'Aaron Fox (Sacramento)
Guaranteed money left: $104,545,020 till 2025-26
Agent: Chris Gaston
De’Aaron Fox made a massive leap in these rankings after earning 3rd Team All-NBA honors and helping the Kings get back to the playoffs. After a rocky 2021-22 season, his most recent performance showed that he’s worthy of his maximum contract.
Scoot Henderson (Portland)
Guaranteed money left: $20,027,040 till 2024-25
Agent: –
Scoot Henderson’s trade value being this high makes sense considering a lot of the players that were in play for the No. 3 pick are below him. He should be much higher in these rankings if he meets expectations.
Jalen Brunson (New York)
Guaranteed money left: $76,266,668 till 2025-26
Agent: Aaron Mintz and Sam Rose
Jalen Brunson’s contract with the Knicks raised some eyebrows but he’s easily surpassed its value. He’s so important to New York that he might be considered untouchable by their front office.
LaMelo Ball (Charlotte)
Guaranteed money left: $10,900,635 till 2023-24
Agent: Raymond Brothers
LaMelo Ball had a lost season after suffering multiple injuries. With that said, his value is still high enough that he could earn a maximum extension from the Hornets anyways this offseason.
Darius Garland (Cleveland)
Guaranteed money left: $194,300,000 till 2027-28
Agent: Rich Paul and Lucas Newton
Garland’s ascent from a good starting point guard to an All-Star has already made him invaluable. He should slowly rise up these rankings as he begins his maximum contract.
Cade Cunningham (Detroit)
Guaranteed money left: $11,055,360 till 2023-24
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and James Dunleavy
Cade Cunningham has fallen on this list after missing most of last season with an injury. He will look to remind us why he was the first overall pick under new head coach Monty Williams.
Amen Thompson (Houston)
Guaranteed money left: $18,056,520 till 2024-25
Agent: Troy Thompson
Amen Thompson will have a great opportunity to be Houston’s point guard of the future. Hopefully, the Rockets don’t sign any veteran guards that cut significantly into his playing time.
Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee)
Guaranteed money left: $76,265,601 till 2024-25
Agent: Jason Glushon
Jrue Holiday has seen his value increase after having his best season as a Buck. He has lived up to the value of the maximum extension he signed a couple of years ago.
Josh Giddey (Oklahoma City)
Guaranteed money left: $6,587,040 till 2023-24
Agent: Alex Saratsis
Josh Giddey seems to be part of the next great Thunder team alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. He should rise through these rankings over the next few seasons.
Marcus Smart (Memphis)
Guaranteed money left: $59,880,854 till 2025-26
Agent: Jason Glushon
The Celtics chose to capitalize on Marcus Smart’s trade value by shipping him to Memphis. He will now have the chance to prove that his cultural setting extends beyond Boston.
Chris Paul (Golden State)
Guaranteed money left: $61,600,000 till 2023-24
Agent: Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan
Chris Paul’s value was tested when he was nearly waived for salary cap flexibility. His value at 38 is must be pretty high when the Warriors, who are in luxury tax hell, are willing to pay Paul $30 million.
Malcolm Brogdon (Boston)
Guaranteed money left: $45,000,000 till 2024-25
Agent: Austin Brown and Ty Sullivan
Malcolm Brogdon’s injury history prevented him from being traded to the Clippers this summer. He might be stuck on the Celtics over the remaining three years of his deal.
