2025 NBA free agent rankings: The best players remaining

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) stands on the court before a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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1. Jonathan Kuminga / SF / Golden State / Restricted

Pulled from head coach Steve Kerr’s rotation at crucial times in 2024-25, it seems very likely his next stop will be somewhere other than Golden State. Has greatly developed his off-the-dribble scoring and shooting, and is an athletic slasher off the ball, but perhaps wants a bigger role than the Warriors are going to offer. Could be a great investment for another team that believes in his development.

2024/25 stats: 15.3 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 2.2 apg, 45.4 FG%, 30.5 3P%2024/25 earnings: $7,636,307Career earnings: $24,855,347Agent: Aaron Turner

2. Malik Beasley / SG / Detroit

Finished second in made three-pointers this past season while shooting 41.6 percent from three. A confident shooter from the outside with a quick release and good rise on his jumper. One of the best shooting specialists in the league right now.

2024/25 stats: 16.3 ppg, 1.7 apg, 2.6 rpg, 0.9 spg, 43.0 FG%, 41.6 3P%2024/25 earnings: $6,000,000Career earnings: $60,019,256Agent: Daniel Hazan

3. Quentin Grimes / SG / Philadelphia / Restricted

Small sample size (28 games) needs to be considered, but after getting traded from Dallas to Philadelphia, he put up huge numbers – nearly 22 points per game with over five rebounds and four assists – efficiently, too, shooting almost 47 percent from the floor with the Sixers. That elevation in play could not have come at a better time with him about to hit restricted free agency.

2024/25 stats: 14.6 ppg, 3.0 apg, 4.3 rpg, 1.0 spg, 46.7 FG%, 38.5 3P%2024/25 earnings: $4,296,682Career earnings: $11,128,042Agent: David Bauman

4. Al Horford / C / Boston

Still an impactful two-way player despite his age who played a huge role in Boston’s semi-recent title run thanks to his shooting and defense. Still a positive on the court. Has said recently he intends to continue playing in the NBA.

2024/25 stats: 9.0 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 0.9 bpg, 42.3 FG%, 36.3 3P%2024/25 earnings: $9,500,000Career earnings: $285,186,768Agent:Jason Glushon

5. Russell Westbrook / PG / Denver

Tasked with playing more of an off-ball role and allowed to focus his energy on causing havoc defensively and on the glass, he had a solid season in Denver. He’ll still take a few too many errant shots and have a bad turnover here and there, but he’s well-liked by teammates and does create extra possessions with his help defense and rebounding.

2024/25 stats: 13.3 ppg, 6.1 apg, 4.9 rpg, 1.4 spg, 44.9 FG%, 32.3 3P%2024/25 earnings: $5,631,296Career earnings: $348,303,546

6. Precious Achiuwa / C / New York

Mobile big man who can defend switches well and who is a very solid rim-protector. More effective on defense than on offense but can finish pretty well around the rim.

2024/25 stats: 6.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 0.7 bpg, 50.2 FG%, 27.8 3P%2024/25 earnings: $6,000,000Career earnings: $18,513,126Agent: Alex Saratsis and Chris Gaston

7. Gary Payton II / SG / Golden State

Defensive-minded energy guard who can score off of slashes but is a poor outside shooter.

2024/25 stats: 6.5 ppg, 3.0 rpg, 57.4 FG%, 32.6 3P%2024/25 earnings: $9,130,000Career earnings: $29,935,544Agent: Aaron Goodwin

8. Ben Simmons / PG / Brooklyn

Bright side: He’s playing basketball full-time again. Downside: He averaged fewer than three points per game in Los Angeles during the regular season. Still, he’s a big name with a lot of athleticism so he’ll garner free-agent interest.

2024/25 stats: 5.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 5.6 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 52.0 FG%2024/25 earnings: $40,338,144Career earnings: $203,863,809Agent: Bernie Lee

9. Cameron Payne / PG / New York

Solid backup point guard with very good quickness and some scoring ability from beyond the arc. Can be a pest on defense, too, and set up teammates for good looks.

2024/25 stats: 6.9 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 2.8 apg, 40.1 FG%, 36.3 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,003,427Career earnings: $36,845,989Agent: Jason Glushon

10. Dalano Banton / PG / Portland

Lead guard with fantastic size at 6-foot-9. Solid playmaker and slasher, and his three-point shooting, a former weakness, has really improved this season, which should up his free-agent value.

2024/25 stats: 8.3 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 2.4 apg, 39.1 FG%, 32.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,196,970Career earnings: $6,705,452Agent: Daniel Poneman and Mike Naiditch

11. Thomas Bryant / C / Indiana

Regained some of his mojo in Indiana. A big man who can space the floor from three a bit as well as block some shots. Plays with good energy and seems to be a well-liked teammate.

2024/25 stats: 6.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.6 bpg, 50.8 FG%, 32.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,800,834Career earnings: $34,491,099Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin

12. Monte Morris / PG / Phoenix

Was brought into Phoenix with some excitement as the team badly needed point guard help. But he disappointed a bit this campaign.

2024/25 stats: 5.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.6 apg, 42.6 FG%, 36.0 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,800,834Career earnings: $34,914,405Agent: Andy Shiffman

13. Delon Wright / PG / New York

2024/25 stats: 3.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.9 apg, 0.9 spg, 34.4 FG%, 27.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,003,427Career earnings: $53,272,165Agent: Greg Lawrence

14. Lindy Waters III / SG / Detroit

2024/25 stats: 4.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 36.9 FG%, 34.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,196,970Career earnings: $5,439,468Agent: Shayaun Saee and Rich Paul

15. Markelle Fultz / PG / Sacramento

2024/25 stats: 2.9 ppg, 1.0 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.5 spg, 41.8 FG%, 50.0 3P%2024/25 earnings: $981,902Career earnings: $87,400,017Agent: Raymond Brothers

16. Alec Burks / SG / Miami

2024/25 stats: 7.3 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 42.4 FG%, 42.5 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $92,878,624Agent: Rich Paul, Anthony Fields, Mike George

17. De'Anthony Melton / SG / Brooklyn

2024/25 stats: 10.3 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 2.8 apg, 1.2 spg, 40.7 FG%, 37.1 3P%2024/25 earnings: $12,822,000Career earnings: $49,815,540Agent: Joe Smith, Thaddeus Foucher, Aaron Klevan

18. Cam Reddish / SF / Charlotte

2024/25 stats: 3.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.7 apg, 1.0 spg, 40.4 FG%, 27.7 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,463,946Career earnings: $23,957,280Agent: Thaddeus Foucher

19. Cory Joseph / PG / Orlando

2024/25 stats: 3.5 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.5 spg, 40.3 FG%, 36.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $78,906,872Agent: Rich Paul

20. Seth Curry / SG / Charlotte

2024/25 stats: 6.5 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 47.8 FG%, 45.6 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $49,086,803Agent: Austin Brown

21. DeAndre Jordan / C / Denver

2024/25 stats: 3.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.5 bpg, 65.0 FG%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $180,174,668Agent: Jeff Schwartz

22. Markieff Morris / PF / LA Lakers

2024/25 stats: 3.7 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 30.0 FG%, 25.0 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $58,555,635Agent: Chafie Fields

23. Mo Bamba / C

2024/25 stats: 4.3 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.6 apg, 1.0 bpg, 46.4 FG%, 27.8 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,613,120Career earnings: $39,366,397Agent: Greer Love and Mark Bartelstein

24. Josh Richardson / SG

2024/25 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.0 spg, 28.9 FG%, 27.3 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,051,153Career earnings: $62,974,881Agent: Bill Duffy and Erik Kabe

25. Taj Gibson / C / Charlotte

2024/25 stats: 2.9 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.5 bpg, 49.5 FG%, 50.0 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $94,688,579Agent: Mark Bartelstein

26. Bol Bol / PF / Phoenix

2024/25 stats: 6.8 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.7 bpg, 52.5 FG%, 34.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,425,403Career earnings: $11,089,363Agent: BJ Armstrong

27. Patrick Mills / PG / LA Clippers

2024/25 stats: 3.8 ppg, 0.8 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 37.5 FG%, 34.7 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $85,224,390Agent: Steve Heumann

28. Wendell Moore / SG

2024/25 stats: 4.2 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.6 spg, 46.8 FG%, 34.1 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,537,040Career earnings: $7,265,280Agent: Mike Miller

29. Reggie Jackson / PG

2024/25 stats: 4.4 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.5 spg, 39.1 FG%, 33.8 3P%2024/25 earnings: $5,250,000Career earnings: $102,903,875Agent: Aaron Mintz

30. Dominick Barlow / SF / Atlanta

2024/25 stats: 4.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.5 bpg, 53.1 FG%, 25.9 3P%2024/25 earnings: $578,577Career earnings: $2,102,870Agent: Todd Ramasar

31. MarJon Beauchamp / SF / Milwaukee

2024/25 stats: 2.3 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 41.5 FG%, 34.5 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,733,720Career earnings: $7,828,320Agent: Rich Paul

32. Jamal Cain / SF / New Orleans

2024/25 stats: 5.3 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.6 apg, 0.6 spg, 43.0 FG%, 32.5 3P%2024/25 earnings: $578,577Career earnings: $1,647,250Agent: Shayaun Saee and Mike George

33. Alex Len / C / LA Lakers

2024/25 stats: 1.6 ppg, 2.1 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.5 bpg, 50.8 FG%, 22.2 3P%2024/25 earnings: $3,303,771Career earnings: $46,592,447Agent: Michael Lelchitski

34. Christian Wood / C

2024/25 earnings: $3,036,040Career earnings: $51,118,245Agent: Adam Pensack

35. Torrey Craig / SF / Boston

2024/25 stats: 4.2 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.5 bpg, 42.2 FG%, 36.4 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,845,342Career earnings: $21,129,679Agent: Austin Brown

36. Isaiah Thomas / PG

Career earnings: $32,697,809Agent: Sam Goldfeder

37. Johnny Davis / SG / Memphis

2024/25 stats: 2.4 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.4 spg, 41.0 FG%, 24.1 3P%2024/25 earnings: $5,291,160Career earnings: $15,152,280Agent: Mike Lindeman, Anthony Coleman, Jeff Schwartz

38. Jae Crowder / PF / Sacramento

2024/25 stats: 2.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg, 0.7 apg, 31.8 FG%, 26.7 3P%2024/25 earnings: $2,620,232Career earnings: $72,283,986Agent: Glenn Schwartzman

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