POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS /
SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
1
Markelle Fultz / PG / Orlando
Solid midrange scorer who has a great first step and length, allowing him to finish around the basket. The problems arise when has to go to the foul stripe or shoot it from beyond the arc.
2023/24 stats: 7.8 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 2.8 apg, 47.2 FG%, 22.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $17,000,000
Career earnings: $70,400,017
Agent: Raymond Brothers
2
Dennis Smith / PG / Brooklyn
Won’t ever live up to superstar potential as a prospect but has channeled his athleticism very well on defense, where he can be a real nuisance against opposing point guards.
2023/24 stats: 6.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 3.6 apg, 43.5 FG%, 29.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,528,233
Career earnings: $21,111,09
Agent: John Noonan and Alex Saratsis
3
Doug McDermott / SF / Indiana
Still one of the best outside shooters in the league when he’s healthy but has missed a lot of games in his career due to injury.
2023/24 stats: 5.5 ppg, 0.9 rpg, 1.1 apg, 43.3 FG%, 41.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $13,750,000
Career earnings: $59,936,434
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman
4
Jae Crowder / PF / Milwaukee
Experienced wing who can space the floor from three and has the toughness to play solid defense from time to time, despite getting up there in age.
2023/24 stats: 6.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 42.2 FG%, 34.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $66,467,306
Agent: Glenn Schwartzman
5
Danuel House / SF
Floor-spacer on the wing with some cutting ability as a scorer. Decent deep bench option.
2023/24 stats: 4.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.8 apg, 44.8 FG%, 30.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,310,250
Career earnings: $17,227,972
Agent: Raymond Brothers
6
Robert Covington / SF / Philadelphia
3-and-D swingman who has dealt with injuries and age-related regression over recent years.
2023/24 stats: 4.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 0.8 apg, 43.9 FG%, 33.9 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $11,692,308
Career earnings: $79,390,798
Agent: Andrew Morrison
7
Bismack Biyombo / C / Oklahoma City
Shot-blocking specialist who won’t provide much else on either end of the floor, but can still have a role thanks to rim-protection.
2023/24 stats: 4.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 56.5 FG%, 48.1 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000
Career earnings: $91,848,157
Agent: BJ Armstrong and Jason Ranne
8
Danilo Gallinari / PF / Milwaukee
Vet forward who’s more of a power forward than a small forward these days. Can space the floor from three and do some face-up scoring but not at the levels of his prime.
2023/24 stats: 5.7 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 1.1 apg, 43.7 FG%, 32.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $6,802,950
Career earnings: $197,164,814
Agent: Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz
9
Justin Holiday / SG / Denver
Spot-up shooting guard who can play some defense.
2023/24 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 45.4 FG%, 40.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $34,337,469
Agent: Bernie Lee
10
Troy Brown / SF / Detroit
2023/24 stats: 4.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 1.0 apg, 37.2 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,000,000
Career earnings: $20,483,739
Agent: Rich Paul
11
Oshae Brissett / SF / Boston
Combo forward heading into his age-26 season after averaging 3.7 points in 55 appearances for Boston last season.
2023/24 stats: 3.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 44.4 FG%, 27.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,165,000
Career earnings: $4,933,392
Agent: Mike George, Shayaun Saee, Corey Barker
12
Thaddeus Young / PF
Smooth lefty who’s lost a lot of the burst that made him a solid starting power forward for so many years. Good face-up big man.
2023/24 stats: 4.2 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.7 apg, 60.2 FG%, 14.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $8,000,000
Career earnings: $140,718,742
Agent: Jim Tanner
13
James Bouknight / SG / Charlotte
Former high draft pick who has struggled to make his game translate to the top level. Some off-the-dribble scoring chops.
2023/24 stats: 3.6 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 43.9 FG%, 43.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,570,080
Career earnings: $8,516,640
Agent: Nick Blatchford
14
JaVale McGee / C / Sacramento
Shot-blocking, rim-diving big man with tons of experience, including in international play.
2023/24 stats: 4.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.4 bpg, 59.8 FG%, 57.8 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $5,544,772
Career earnings: $14,661,219
Agent: BJ Armstrong
15
Ish Smith / PG / Charlotte
Despite getting older, he’s still quite quick and can get to the basket. Has played for a record number of teams in the NBA, nearly suiting up for half the league (13 teams) at this point. Could he make it 14 in 2024-25?
2023/24 stats: 3.2 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 3.4 apg, 41.8 FG%, 50.0 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $45,247,075
Agent: Andrew Morrison
16
Wesley Matthews / SG / Atlanta
A veteran guard/forward that can defend and hit open threes. A pure 3-and-D player with inefficient shooting numbers of late.
2023/24 stats: 3.1 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.6 apg, 35.1 FG%, 34.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $114,834,028
Agent: Jeff Austin
17
Cody Zeller / C / New Orleans
Quick big man who can set screens and get to the basket quickly on rolls. Iffy hands in traffic and not much of a switch defender.
2023/24 stats: 1.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 41.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $76,543,676
Agent: Sam Goldfeder and Mike Lindeman
18
Jared Butler / SG / Washington / Team Option
Combo guard who can get some buckets but needs to improve three-point shot.
2023/24 stats: 6.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.2 apg, 48.8 FG%, 30.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,809,782
Career earnings: $2,599,913
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller
19
Reggie Bullock / SF / Houston
Good three-point shooter with a quick release. Has a lot of experience, too.
2023/24 stats: 2.2 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.3 apg, 41.5 FG%, 40.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $14,210,528
Career earnings: $38,606,564
Agent: David Bauman
20
Lindy Waters III / SG / Oklahoma City / Team Option
Decent backup point guard who can really shoot the three-ball. Uses quickness well on defense.
2023/24 stats: 3.6 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.6 apg, 47.1 FG%, 43.5 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $766,095
Career earnings: $2,476,403
Agent: Herb Rudoy