Yahoo Sports Trade Value Rankings 7.0: The Top small forwards in the NBA
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS
POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
Jayson Tatum (Boston)
Guaranteed money left: $104,545,020 till 2025-26
Agent: Jeff Wechsler
Jayson Tatum’s value has remained steady within the Top 5 over the past year. He could earn the top spot if he gets the Celtics over the hump and wins a title with them.
Kevin Durant (Phoenix)
Guaranteed money left: $153,537,061 till 2025-26
Agent: Rich Kleiman
Kevin Durant’s trade value was put to the test when he singlehandedly gave Brooklyn one of the greatest hauls in a deal for an individual player. Other than the occasional injury, nothing is slowing his game down.
Jimmy Butler (Miami)
Guaranteed money left: $146,396,031 till 2025-26
Agent: Bernie Lee
Jimmy Butler’s recent playoff brilliance has changed his current outlook among the best players. Although “Playoff Jimmy” is arguably a Top 10 player, “Regular Season Jimmy” could be limiting his overall trade value.
Jaylen Brown (Boston)
Guaranteed money left: $31,830,357 till 2023-24
Agent: Jason Glushon
Jaylen Brown is now eligible for a supermax extension worth $290 million over five years. It’ll be interesting to see how his trade value looks if he signs it but doesn’t reach the upper echelon of elite players.
Brandon Ingram (New Orleans)
Guaranteed money left: $69,849,600 till 2024-25
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Jordan Gertler
Brandon Ingram’s injury riddled-season was the main reason he slid down these rankings. A healthier season that puts the Pelicans back in the playoffs should get him back in the Top 20.
Scottie Barnes (Toronto)
Guaranteed money left: $8,008,680 till 2023-24
Agent: Bill Duffy
Scottie Barnes couldn’t build off the success of his rookie season but should rise in these rankings. If the Raptors become sellers, the reduced pressure to win could allow Barnes to focus on his progress and make the leap many expect from him.
Brandon Miller (Charlotte)
Guaranteed money left: $22,301,640 till 2024-25
Agent: Wilmer Jackson
Brandon Miller being selected second overall was a polarizing decision considering Scoot Henderson was available. He’ll have a chance to prove that he’s the superior prospect with plenty of opportunities in Charlotte.
Paul George (LA Clippers)
Guaranteed money left: $94,427,760 till 2024-25
Agent: Aaron Mintz
Paul George’s name has been in trade rumors this summer. The Clippers could look to break up their star duo if they’re hesitant on committing to an extension this summer.
LeBron James (LA Lakers)
Guaranteed money left: $97,133,373 till 2024-25
Agent: Rich Paul
LeBron James having Top 40 trade value shows the confidence the league has in his ability to play into his 40s. Even if he’s no longer a Top 10 player, he should hold a lot of trade value for on and off-the-court reasons.
Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers)
Guaranteed money left: $94,427,760 till 2024-25
Agent: Mitch Frankel
Kawhi Leonard reminded us that he’s still a Top 10 player when he’s available. Unfortunately, another lower-body injury as he enters the later stages of his career could hurt his trade value.
Franz Wagner (Orlando)
Guaranteed money left: $5,508,720 till 2023-24
Agent: Jason Glushon
Franz Wagner has cemented his status as one of Orlando’s future cornerstones. His value should rise if he can help lead the Magic to a playoff berth this season.
OG Anunoby (Toronto)
Guaranteed money left: $38,571,428 till 2024-25
Agent: Omar Wilkes
OG Anunoby could be plugged into all other 29 teams and make an impact for them. His trade value may never be realized as the Raptors continue to refuse to trade their best players.
Andrew Wiggins (Golden State)
Guaranteed money left: $109,000,002 till 2026-27
Agent: Andrew Morrison and Steve Heumann
Andrew Wiggins’ value peaked after helping the Warriors win a title last year. It fell off after he missed a ton of games last season but he should be able to recoup a lot of that value with a strong campaign.
Keegan Murray (Sacramento)
Guaranteed money left: $8,409,000 till 2023-24
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kyle McAlarney
The Kings made a lot of heads turn when they selected Murray but he has been a great player for them so far. If the Kings decide to make another aggressive trade to improve the team, Murray could be the chip that gets a deal done.
Luguentz Dort (Oklahoma City)
Guaranteed money left: $49,500,000 till 2025-26
Agent: Thaddeus Foucher and Joe Smith
Luguentz Dort should still maintain strong trade value with his $16.5 million annual salary thanks to his elite perimeter defense. He’s still a major part of the Thunder’s future despite being one of their “oldest” veterans.
RJ Barrett (New York)
Guaranteed money left: $107,000,000 till 2026-27
Agent: Bill Duffy
RJ Barrett may never become an All-Star, but he’s a very impactful player and defender when dialed in. He should be a great value on the extension he signed with the Knicks last summer.
Trey Murphy III (New Orleans)
Guaranteed money left: $3,359,280 till 2023-24
Agent: Sean Kennedy
Trey Murphy III is already looking like one of the best overall shooters in the league. For a team that attempts so few three-pointers per game, it goes without saying he is very important to the Pelicans’ success.
Herb Jones (New Orleans)
Guaranteed money left: $1,836,096 till 2023-24
Agent: Kieran Piller and Mark Bartelstein
Herb Jones has been one of the league’s best bargains on his minimum contract. He will be extension-eligible next season for up to $75 million over four years.
Keldon Johnson (San Antonio)
Guaranteed money left: $74,000,000 till 2026-27
Agent: Lucas Newton and Rich Paul
Keldon Johnson is one of the bigger draft steals in recent memory and has so far justified his four-year, $74 million contract. He’s now one of their older veterans among a very young Spurs team.
Caleb Martin (Miami)
Guaranteed money left: $13,929,850 till 2024-25
Agent: Eric Fleisher
Caleb Martin had an unbelievable playoff performance who at times played like the Heat’s third star. He could be a major piece in a trade for an All-Star if the Heat are able to acquire one.
Dorian Finney-Smith (Brooklyn)
Guaranteed money left: $44,234,655 till 2025-26
Agent: Michael Tellem and Jeff Schwartz
Dorian Finney-Smith is a sneaky good acquisition for the Nets in the Kyrie Irving trade. The Nets are reportedly getting strong trade offers for the defensive specialist.
Bojan Bogdanovic (Detroit)
Guaranteed money left: $39,032,850 till 2024-25
Agent: Jason Ranne and Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
An expert shooter both with his feet set and off the dribble, Bojan Bogdanovic remains a valuable trade candidate as he has only two years left on his contract, with his salary decreasing to $19.0 million in 2024-25, when it expires.
