Yahoo Sports Trade Value Rankings 7.0: The Top power forwards in the NBA
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS
SMALL FORWARDS / CENTERS
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee)
Guaranteed money left: $146,363,028 till 2025-26
Agent: Alex Saratsis
Giannis Antetokounmpo slipped from the top spot after Milwaukee’s shocking early playoff exit. He will have a chance to reclaim it with a deep playoff run under new head coach Adrian Griffin.
Anthony Davis (LA Lakers)
Guaranteed money left: $83,819,520 till 2024-25
Agent: Rich Paul
Anthony Davis had a vintage season where he rehabilitated a lot of his trade value. He is one of the best rim protectors in the league when he’s healthy and dialed in.
Paolo Banchero (Orlando)
Guaranteed money left: $11,608,080 till 2023-24
Agent: Mike Miller
Paolo Banchero had one of the most promising rookie seasons from a first-overall pick in recent memory. He could steadily climb these rankings as he continues his development.
Evan Mobley (Cleveland)
Guaranteed money left: $8,882,640 till 2023-24
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
Evan Mobley is already one of the most impactful defenders in the NBA. He could be near the top of this list in the future if he could round out his game and become more of an option on offense.
Zion Williamson (New Orleans)
Guaranteed money left: $194,300,000 till 2027-28
Agent: Austin Brown
Zion Williamson’s trade value being this high despite barely playing is a signal of how much hope the league has for him. His monster start to the 2022-23 season helped the Pelicans have one of the best records in the first third of the year.
Pascal Siakam (Toronto)
Guaranteed money left: $37,893,408 till 2023-24
Agent: Todd Ramasar and Jaafar Choufani
Pascal Siakam’s trade value could be put to the test if the Raptors finally decide to blow things up. He could be motivated to have a strong 2023-24 season considering it’s his last eligible year to qualify for the supermax.
Lauri Markkanen (Utah)
Guaranteed money left: $35,304,543 till 2024-25
Agent: Michael Lelchitski
Lauri Markkanen’s ascent from good starter to an All-Star was one of the most surprising developments in the league. The Jazz may already have a core player for their next great team secured.
Aaron Gordon (Denver)
Guaranteed money left: $69,949,092 till 2025-26
Agent: Calvin Andrews
Aaron Gordon has solidified his status as the best role player in the NBA. The Nuggets suffered a setback when Jerami Grant left them, but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise since it opened the door to get Gordon.
Julius Randle (New York)
Guaranteed money left: $82,684,800 till 2025-26
Agent: Steve Heumann and Aaron Mintz
Julius Randle had a season closer to his Most Improve Player campaign by earning All-NBA honors. He’s an awesome regular-season player but has been limited in the playoffs.
Jaden McDaniels (Minnesota)
Guaranteed money left: $3,901,399 till 2023-24
Agent: Bill Duffy and Nima Namakian
Jaden McDaniels is one of the biggest risers after not being in the Top 100 last year. He will receive a lucrative extension this summer that could make him one of the highest-paid defensive specialists in the league.
Chet Holmgren (Oklahoma City)
Guaranteed money left: $10,386,000 till 2023-24
Agent: Bill Duffy
Chet Holmgren’s value remains high despite missing his rookie season. He could be one of the league’s most promising big men barring any setbacks.
John Collins (Utah)
Guaranteed money left: $78,500,000 till 2025-26
Agent: Sean Kennedy and Jeff Schwartz.
John Collins’ trade value was put on display as he was salary dumped to Utah. He will have a great opportunity to rehabilitate his value to the player he was two years ago.
Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston)
Guaranteed money left: $9,326,520 till 2023-24
Agent: Wallace Prather
Jabari Smith Jr. had a rocky start to his rookie season but improved toward the end. He still has a ton of untapped potential waiting to be exposed.
Jarace Walker (Indiana)
Guaranteed money left: $12,420,120 till 2024-25
Agent: Bill Duffy, Joe Branch and Justin Haynes
Jarace Walker was selected by the Pacers with a hole at forward in mind. They were shopping the pick ahead of the draft but now may have an answer at the 4.
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee)
Guaranteed money left: $37,734,858 till 2024-25
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Reggie Brown
Bobby Portis so far is living up to the new contract he signed last summer by almost winning Sixth Man of the Year. He could have a larger role going forward regardless of what happens with Brook Lopez in free agency.
