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2025 NBA free agent rankings: The best players available next summer

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The 2025 free agent class was hyped as potentially the strongest since 2019, thanks to a speculated salary cap surge from a new TV rights deal. However, the NBA and the players’ union capped salary increases at 10 percent annually to avoid a drastic spike like in 2016. Additionally, players can now earn more through extensions, narrowing the financial difference between extending and testing free agency. This change has seen players favor extensions to avoid market uncertainties.

Still, some elite names are going to be free agents, proven stars like LeBron JamesJimmy ButlerBrandon Ingram and more. Check out the full list of top 2025 NBA free agents below.

1. Kyrie Irving / PG / Dallas / Player Option

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Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

One of the best scoring point guards in the league with the ability to hit tough shots against elite defenses. A proven playoff performer who helped guide Dallas to the Finals las season. Also an extremely crafty and quick ball-handler who can finish around the basket with a beautiful layup package.

2023/24 stats: 25.6 ppg, 5.2 apg, 5.0 rpg, 1.3 spg, 49.7 FG%, 41.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $41,000,000

Career earnings: $274,811,186

Agent: Shetellia Riley Irving

2. Alperen Sengun / C / Houston / Restricted

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Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Considered a Jokic-Lite type of big man. Extremely smooth game for a center. Can hit threes or post-up defenders to finish aptly around the basket. Good ball-handler who can drive it and great passer for a big man.

2023/24 stats: 21.1 ppg, 5.0 apg, 9.3 rpg, 1.2 spg, 53.7 FG%, 29.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $5,424,654

Career earnings: $10,126,320

Agent: Sean Kennedy

3. LeBron James / SF / LA Lakers / Player Option

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Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)

The potential GOAT remains trucking along as one of the best players in the league. Proved that even further this summer by winning MVP of the Olympic basketball tournament. Elite scorer, rebounder and playmaker, and could land a short-term max contract from any team. Could the Lakers drafting Bronny James ensure LeBron will finish his career in L.A.? That’s looking likely right now.

2023/24 stats: 25.7 ppg, 8.3 apg, 7.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 54.0 FG%, 41.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $48,728,845

Career earnings: $482,593,428

Agent: Rich Paul

4. Brandon Ingram / SF / New Orleans

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Cooper Neill/Getty Images

Good scorer on the wing with freakish length and quickness for a player with his size. Length lets him nail shots over tough defending at a star level. Good rebounder and passer for a wing, so he can do a bit of everything, though has never really mastered one trait. Could perhaps use a change of scenery to try and find the early-career All-Star form.

2023/24 stats: 20.8 ppg, 5.7 apg, 5.1 rpg, 0.8 spg, 49.2 FG%, 35.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $36,016,200

Career earnings: $146,060,485

Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler

5. Rudy Gobert / C / Minnesota / Player Option

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Photo by David Berding/Getty Images

Fantastic shot-blocker, rim-protector and finisher around the basket who is showing no signs of slowing down, although his offense remains limited to dunks and short-range layups. Will be interesting to see his fit in Minnesota alongside the recently acquired Julius Randle

2023/24 stats: 14.0 ppg, 12.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, 2.1 bpg, 66.1 FG%

2024/25 earnings: $43,827,586

Career earnings: $217,520,609

Agent: Bouna Ndiaye

6. Julius Randle / PF / Minnesota / Player Option

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Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Speaking of Randle, he’s also set to hit free agency next summer. Missed the second half of the Knicks’ season last year, including the playoffs. When he’s healthy, he’s a great driver of the ball, a good playmaker and scorer from the midrange and near the bucket. Also a solid three-point shooter who can even hit some triples off the dribble.

2023/24 stats: 24.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 47.2 FG%, 31.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $28,939,680

Career earnings: $130,535,802

Agent: George BassSteve HeumannAaron Mintz

7. Jalen Green / SG / Houston / Restricted

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Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY Sports

Extremely bouncy 2-guard who can shoot and get buckets off the dribble. Has star potential but it’s taking him some time to figure out the game at the NBA level. Had the best run of his carer in the second half of last season, finally showing his All-Star potential more consistently. Still, the Rockets decided to let him hit restricted free agency next summer.

2023/24 stats: 19.6 ppg, 3.5 apg, 5.2 rpg, 0.8 spg, 42.3 FG%, 33.2 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $12,483,048

Career earnings: $28,325,400

Agent: Aaron Mintz and Andrew Morrison

8. Jimmy Butler / SF / Miami / Player Option

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Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images

He missed a good chunk of last season due to either injury or personal reasons, including all of Miami’s short-lived playoff run. As such, Miami opted not to extend him last summer, which he did not take personally. Now, he’ll be playing for his next contract, which could be the last huge contract of his career.

2023/24 stats: 20.8 ppg, 5.0 apg, 5.3 rpg, 1.3 spg, 49.9 FG%, 41.4 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $48,798,677

Career earnings: $263,884,588

Agent: Bernie Lee

9. Aaron Gordon / PF / Denver / Player Option

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Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Elite role player. Great size for a win who can really dominate on the offensive glass if teams try and hide bad defenders on him. Fantastic slasher and finisher above the basket, making him a perfect fit alongside Jokic at the 4-spot, as he expertly knows how to attack the weak spot of defenses.

2023/24 stats: 13.9 ppg, 3.5 apg, 6.5 rpg, 0.8 spg, 55.6 FG%, 29.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $22,841,455

Career earnings: $135,976,550

Agent: Calvin Andrews

10. Myles Turner / C / Indiana

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Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Shot-blocking, floor-spacing big man, making him a valuable archetype. Has also improved toughness and consistency, playing a large part in Indiana’s Eastern Conference Finals run last season.

2023/24 stats: 17.1 ppg, 1.3 apg, 6.9 rpg, 0.5 spg, 52.4 FG%, 35.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $19,928,500

Career earnings: $120,507,934

Agent: Austin Brown

11. Jonathan Kuminga / SF / Golden State / Restricted

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Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images

After a slow start to his career, he took off last season to look more like the player he was drafted to be. Good slashing off-ball wing who can hit jumpers off the dribble from the midrange and hit some threes, too, though not the most consistent outside shooter. Athletic swingman who can finish above the basket.

2023/24 stats: 16.1 ppg, 2.2 apg, 4.8 rpg, 0.7 spg, 52.9 FG%, 32.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $7,636,307

Career earnings: $17,219,040

Agent: Aaron Turner

12. Jalen Johnson / SF / Atlanta / Restricted

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Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

Had a breakout third season last year, reportedly making him he lone untouchable on the Hawks’ roster. Good slasher and off-the-dribble midrange scorer and provides great value as a rebounder off the wing.

2023/24 stats: 16.0 ppg, 3.6 apg, 8.7 rpg, 1.2 spg, 51.1 FG%, 35.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $4,510,905

Career earnings: $8,377,680

Agent: Rich Paul and Lucas Newton

13. Josh Giddey / PG / Chicago / Restricted

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Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Great playmaker with very good and creative vision. Good rebounder for his position, too. Not the most efficient scorer, though, including with his jumper and around the basket. Going to have to recover from getting benched in the playoffs, but a fresh start in Chicago could be what the doctor ordered for him.

2023/24 stats: 12.3 ppg, 4.8 apg, 6.4 rpg, 0.7 spg, 47.5 FG%, 33.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $8,352,367

Career earnings: $18,862,440

Agent: Alex Saratsis

14. Fred VanVleet / PG / Houston / Team Option

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Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports

Smooth and confident point guard who can rain in buckets from deep beyond the arc. Good quickness getting to the basket, too, and great toughness. An excellent leader by example for this young Rockets squad.

2023/24 stats: 17.4 ppg, 8.1 apg, 3.8 rpg, 1.4 spg, 41.6 FG%, 38.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $42,846,615

Career earnings: $122,838,308

Agent: Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz

15. Jalen Suggs / SG / Orlando / Restricted

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Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

Broke out to have his best season last year, earning 2nd Team All-Defense honors as well as votes for Defensive Player of the Year and Most Improved Player. Whether he can sustain his near-40 percent shooting from three last year will determine just how well he gets paid next summer. 

2023/24 stats: 12.6 ppg, 2.7 apg, 3.1 rpg, 1.4 spg, 47.1 FG%, 39.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,188,385

Career earnings: $20,767,320

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara and Jason Ranne

16. Naz Reid / C / Minnesota / Player Option

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Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

The new reigning Sixth Man of the Year, the Timberwolves are really betting on him after trading away Karl-Anthony Towns in part, reportedly, so they’d be able to keep Reid around long-term. Very good shooter and driver from his big-man spot who can finish with toughness around the rim. Guard-like game in a big's body.

2023/24 stats: 13.5 ppg, 1.3 apg, 5.2 rpg, 0.8 spg, 47.7 FG%, 41.4 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $13,986,432

Career earnings: $19,079,993

Agent: Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz

17. D'Angelo Russell / PG / LA Lakers

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Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

Despite some ups and downs, he remains with the Lakers somewhat surprisingly, though he did have a great regular season for them last season. His playoff performances left a lot to be desired, however. At his best, he’s a confident pull-up scorer who can hit tough shots from three and the midrange. Also a crafty playmaker.

2023/24 stats: 18.0 ppg, 6.3 apg, 3.1 rpg, 0.9 spg, 45.6 FG%, 41.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $18,692,307

Career earnings: $157,651,171

Agent: Austin Brown and Aaron Mintz

18. Alex Caruso / SG / Oklahoma City

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Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports

One of the best guard defenders in the league heads to Oklahoma City after being part of the Giddey trade. Needing less of the ball to be effective than Giddey did, Caruso should be able to shine for a Thunder team with dreams of a deep playoff run last season.

2023/24 stats: 10.1 ppg, 3.5 apg, 3.8 rpg, 1.7 spg, 46.8 FG%, 40.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,890,000

Career earnings: $32,794,500

Agent: Greg Lawrence

19. Khris Middleton / SF / Milwaukee / Player Option

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Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Maybe not a great sign that after a couple of seasons of poor health, he needed double-ankle surgery this summer. Still, we saw flashes of All-Star Middleton in the playoffs, which could bode well for Milwaukee heading into an important 2024-25 season. Middleton will need a bounce-back year if he wants another max contract, too.

2023/24 stats: 15.1 ppg, 5.3 apg, 4.7 rpg, 0.9 spg, 49.3 FG%, 38.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $31,666,667

Career earnings: $225,638,155

Agent: Mike Lindeman and Jeff Schwartz

20. Cam Thomas / SG / Brooklyn / Restricted

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Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Pure bucket-getter especially from three and the midrange. Gets very good rise on his jumper and can stop on a dime to get shots off. Not the most efficient player and unclear how impactful his game is to winning.

2023/24 stats: 22.5 ppg, 2.9 apg, 3.2 rpg, 0.7 spg, 44.2 FG%, 36.4 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $4,041,249

Career earnings: $6,414,600

Agent: Jim Tanner and Terrence Felder

21. Corey Kispert / SF / Washington / Restricted

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Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Very good outside shooter with some off-the-dribble scoring juice. 

2023/24 stats: 13.4 ppg, 1.9 apg, 2.8 rpg, 0.5 spg, 48.6 FG%, 38.3 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $5,705,887

Career earnings: $10,658,520

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman

22. Bruce Brown / SG / Toronto

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Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Swingman who is a winning player. Can do a bit of everything. Has even played some small-ball center before. Good slasher and finisher around the basket. Can hit open jumpers, too. Championship experience from his time in Denver when he established himself as a top role player.

2023/24 stats: 12.1 ppg, 3.0 apg, 4.7 rpg, 1.1 spg, 47.5 FG%, 32.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $23,000,000

Career earnings: $37,134,279

Agent: Ty Sullivan and Steve Heumann

23. Santiago Aldama / C / Memphis / Restricted

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Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Nice athlete and inconsistent three-point shooter but plays with loads of effort, makes winning plays and has good feel for the game. It’ll be interesting to monitor how much of an impact he makes on a Memphis team this year expecting to win. 

2023/24 stats: 10.7 ppg, 2.3 apg, 5.8 rpg, 0.7 spg, 43.5 FG%, 34.9 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,960,531

Career earnings: $6,282,840

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman

24. Malcolm Brogdon / PG / Washington

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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Heady lead guard with good size and strength for the position. Can shoot threes and use his strong shoulder to get to the basket and finish. Good finisher around the bucket. 

2023/24 stats: 15.7 ppg, 5.5 apg, 3.8 rpg, 0.7 spg, 44.0 FG%, 41.2 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $22,500,000

Career earnings: $111,232,562

Agent: Austin Brown and Ty Sullivan

25. John Collins / PF / Utah / Player Option

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Christopher Creveling-USA TODAY Sports

Explosive 4-man who can shoot from the outside with his feet set. Maybe not the most impactful towards winning, though. Bouncy around the basket and can really throw down big dunks. Pretty much a nil on defense.

2023/24 stats: 15.1 ppg, 1.1 apg, 8.5 rpg, 0.6 spg, 53.2 FG%, 37.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $26,580,000

Career earnings: $82,899,862

Agent: Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz

26. Caris LeVert / SG / Cleveland

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David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

Crafty scorer who can play some 2 or 3. Inconsistent with his jumper hurts his impact but has a smooth ability to get creative buckets. Slippery with the ball in his hands. Can occasionally get hot and have huge scoring nights.

2023/24 stats: 14.0 ppg, 5.1 apg, 4.1 rpg, 1.1 spg, 42.1 FG%, 32.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $16,615,384

Career earnings: $75,407,893

Agent: Austin Brown

27. Brook Lopez / C / Milwaukee

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Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran 7-footer with great shot-blocking skills who also spaces the floor from three. Age isn’t affecting him that much yet.

2023/24 stats: 12.5 ppg, 1.6 apg, 5.2 rpg, 0.5 spg, 48.5 FG%, 36.6 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $23,000,000

Career earnings: $197,774,768

Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

28. Tre Jones / PG / San Antonio

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Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports

Much like his brother, a steady floor general who will always try to make the right play leading to low turnover marks, but his aversion to taking risks means he’s just so-so as a playmaker. Solid off-the-bounce midrange scorer.

2023/24 stats: 10.0 ppg, 6.2 apg, 3.8 rpg, 1.0 spg, 50.5 FG%, 33.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,104,167

Career earnings: $14,094,745

Agent: Kevin Bradbury

29. Tim Hardaway Jr. / SG / Detroit

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Dale Young-Imagn Images

Heading into a less pressure-packed situation now, which could help him improve his numbers, especially with more scoring opportunities.

2023/24 stats: 14.4 ppg, 29.4 rpg, 1.9 apg, 41.8 FG%, 31.6 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $16,193,183

Career earnings: $137,665,469

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin

30. Bobby Portis / C / Milwaukee / Player Option

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Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Good scorer for a big man thanks to post-game, spot-up shooting and face-up game. Solid rebounder, too, but not the most impactful defender. One of the better off-the-bench big men in the league. 

2023/24 stats: 13.8 ppg, 1.3 apg, 7.4 rpg, 0.8 spg, 50.8 FG%, 40.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $12,578,286

Career earnings: $52,284,154

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown

31. Ben Simmons / PG / Brooklyn

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Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Reportedly heading into the season as healthy as he's been in a while. He sounds confident, too, so could this be the year we see a Ben Simmons resurgence? When healthy, an elite defensive point guard with insane size and very good playmaking ability.

2023/24 stats: 6.1 ppg, 5.7 apg, 7.9 rpg, 0.8 spg, 58.1 FG%

2024/25 earnings: $40,338,144

Career earnings: $163,525,665

Agent: Bernie Lee

32. Chris Paul / PG / San Antonio

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Ronald Cortes/Getty Images

Despite getting up there in age, he might still be an OK starter but became more of a backup for the first time in his career last season. Still, he should give San Antonio some very steady point guard play and throw a lot of lobs Victor Wembanyama’s way this year.

2023/24 stats: 9.2 ppg, 6.8 apg, 3.9 rpg, 1.2 spg, 44.1 FG%, 37.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $10,460,000

Career earnings: $390,177,385

Agent: Steve Heumann and Ty Sullivan

33. Clint Capela / C / Atlanta

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David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Pick-and-roll big man who has great length and hops around the rim. Good shot-blocker and rebounder, too, but very limited range as a scorer.

2023/24 stats: 11.5 ppg, 10.6 rpg, 1.5 bpg, 0.6 spg, 57.1 FG%

2024/25 earnings: $22,265,280

Career earnings: $113,178,688

Agent: Darren 'Mats' Matsubara and Jason Ranne

34. Dennis Schroeder / PG / Brooklyn

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Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

One of the best players in FIBA today, his international game level hasn’t carried over to the NBA. That’s not to say he’s not a pretty good NBA player because he is, he’s just not the great player he is when he plays for Germany. Good scorer with off-the-dribble shooting and some playmaking chops. Solid defender thanks to length.

2023/24 stats: 14.6 ppg, 6.0 apg, 3.5 rpg, 0.6 spg, 42.4 FG%, 41.2 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $13,025,250

Career earnings: $90,717,184

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and George Roussakis

35. Al Horford / C / Boston

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David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Coming off the first championship of his career, it’s not totally clear whether this season will be the last for the 38-year-old. Still an impactful two-way player who played a huge role in Boston’s recent title run thanks to his shooting and defense.

2023/24 stats: 8.6 ppg, 2.6 apg, 6.4 rpg, 0.6 spg, 51.1 FG%, 41.9 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,500,000

Career earnings: $279,728,232

Agent: Jason Glushon

36. Russell Westbrook / PG / Denver

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Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Brought to Denver to provide some energy and pace in transition, the former league MVP could have some fun performances coming up playing alongside Nikola Jokic. He’s no longer a star but he has adapted his game to remain impactful, especially as an energy guy and defensively. 

2023/24 stats: 11.1 ppg, 4.5 apg, 5.0 rpg, 1.1 spg, 45.4 FG%, 27.3 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771

Career earnings: $342,672,250

Agent: Jeff Schwartz

37. Bojan Bogdanovic / SF / Brooklyn

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John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Reliable veteran small forward who can shoot it from three and the midrange, getting buckets that way. Not much of a defender.

2023/24 stats: 15.2 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.7 apg, 45.4 FG%, 39.783P%

2023/24 earnings: $19,032,850

Career earnings: $124,376,530

Agent: Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara

38. Moritz Wagner / C / Orlando / Team Option

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Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images

Big man with crafty moves as far as scoring near the bucket. Good ball-handling and counter moves to fool defenders. Solid quickness. Has a great ability to get under opponents' skin. 

2023/24 stats: 10.8 ppg, 1.2 apg, 4.3 rpg, 0.5 spg, 60.1 FG%, 33.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $11,000,000

Career earnings: $17,819,612

Agent: Jason Glushon

39. Nickeil Alexander-Walker / SG / Minnesota

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Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Developed into an effective defender thanks to quickness and length. Can do some scoring, too, especially from beyond the arc as a spot-up shooter but is even more effective as a defender.

2023/24 stats: 8.0 ppg, 2.5 apg, 2.0 rpg, 0.8 spg, 43.9 FG%, 39.1 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $4,312,500

Career earnings: $19,036,613

Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith

40. Dorian Finney-Smith / PF / Brooklyn / Player Option

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Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Effective role-player thanks to his defensive versatility and his ability to score off of cuts and spot-up threes.

2023/24 stats: 8.5 ppg, 1.6 apg, 4.7 rpg, 0.8 spg, 42.1 FG%, 34.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $14,924,167

Career earnings: $42,272,889

Agent: Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz

41. Luke Kennard / SG / Memphis

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Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

One of the best outside shooters in the league who can even sink shots off the dribble. Underrated playmaker who can run a pick-and-roll effectively, too. Going to have to prove he can stay healthy this season to get paid next summer.

2023/24 stats: 11.0 ppg, 3.5 apg, 2.9 rpg, 0.5 spg, 44.8 FG%, 45.0 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $9,250,000

Career earnings: $56,992,364

Agent: Steve HeumannAaron MintzDave Spahn

42. Vasilije Micic / PG / Charlotte / Team Option

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Scott Kinser-USA TODAY Sports

Crafty point guard with great feel for the game and good shot-making but lacking in the athleticism department, which holds back his peak NBA potential.

2023/24 stats: 10.8 ppg, 6.2 apg, 2.1 rpg, 0.7 spg, 43.7 FG%, 29.4 3P%

Career earnings: $7,723,000

Agent: Jason Ranne

43. Eric Gordon / SG / Philadelphia / Player Option

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Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Veteran 2-guard who can shoot threes from deep or attack the basket on hard closeouts. Not as quick as in his prime.

2023/24 stats: 11.0 ppg, 2.0 apg, 1.8 rpg, 1.0 spg, 44.3 FG%, 37.8 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771

Career earnings: $181,396,190

Agent: Steve Heumann and Aaron Mintz

44. Kevon Looney / C / Golden State

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Photo by Darryl Oumi/Getty Images

Veteran big man who knows his role and will never try to do too much. Just wants to make winning plays. Solid finisher around the basket and a bruiser defensively down low.

2023/24 stats: 4.5 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 0.4 spg, 59.7 FG%

2024/25 earnings: $8,000,000

Career earnings: $35,317,476

Agent: Todd Ramasar

45. Quentin Grimes / SG / Dallas / Restricted

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Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Quick and solid ball-handling guard who can score from all three levels.

2023/24 stats: 5.3 ppg, 2.3 apg, 2.0 rpg, 0.8 spg, 21.4 FG%, 14.3 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $4,296,682

Career earnings: $6,831,360

Agent: David Bauman

46. Day'Ron Sharpe / C / Brooklyn / Restricted

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Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images

Big man with an interesting skill set thanks to his ability to shoot as well as double-double potential.

2023/24 stats: 6.8 ppg, 1.4 apg, 6.4 rpg, 0.4 spg, 57.1 FG%, 26.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,989,122

Career earnings: $6,328,680

Agent: Ty Sullivan

47. Larry Nance Jr. / PF / Atlanta

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Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Bouncy power forward/center who is at his best around the basket finishing out of the pick-and-roll. Solid lob threat. Won't provide much floor-spacing but underrated passer.

2023/24 stats: 5.7 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 1.0 apg, 57.3 FG%, 41.5 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $11,205,000

Career earnings: $61,282,052

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller

48. Josh Richardson / SG / Miami

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Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

2023-24 season was cut short by injury but when he was out there, he was providing Miami with solid shot-making and good defense.

2023/24 stats: 9.9 ppg, 2.4 apg, 2.8 rpg, 0.6 spg, 44.4 FG%, 34.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,051,153

Career earnings: $59,923,728

Agent: Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe

49. Reggie Jackson / PG / Philadelphia

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Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Veteran point guard with a lot of confidence. Can go on quick scoring tears and get hot at a moment's notice. Can be a bit of a shot-chucker at times, though.

2023/24 stats: 10.2 ppg, 3.8 apg, 1.9 rpg, 0.5 spg, 43.1 FG%, 35.9 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771

Career earnings: $97,653,875

Agent: Aaron Mintz

50. Marvin Bagley / C / Washington

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Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

Naturally talented enough thanks to his quickness and size for a big man to put up double-digit points in his sleep. His impact on winning is far more questionable, though, due to a lack of defense and inefficient shooting.

2023/24 stats: 10.2 ppg, 1.0 apg, 4.5 rpg, 0.2 spg, 59.1 FG%, 16.7 3P%

2024/25 earnings: $12,500,000

Career earnings: $61,146,834

Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Javon Phillips

This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: 2025 NBA free agent rankings: The best players available next summer