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2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top centers available this summer – Hoops Hype
July 10, 2024– by Frank Urbina, Raul Barrigon
By Frank Urbina and Raul Barrigon |
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS /
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Energy big man who is extremely mobile. Not much of a scorer but can finish around the paint. An absolute pest of a defender in a great way.
2023/24 stats: 7.6 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.3 apg, 50.1 FG%, 26.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $4,379,526
Career earnings: $8,133,600
Agent: Raymond Brothers
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A bruiser as a screen-setter, as a rebounder and defending the rim against post-up attempts. Able to hit spot up threes.
2023/24 stats: 5.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.4 apg, 43.4 FG%, 24.7 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,930,681
Career earnings: $4,600,602
Agent: Andy Shiffman, Zach Kurtin, Mark Bartelstein
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Starting to show more promise but still not living up to that No. 2 overall draft pick billing. Great size, length and athleticism for the position but feel for the game is poor and toughness can be questionable at times.
2023/24 stats: 7.1 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 61.3 FG%, 70.6 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $12,119,440
Career earnings: $27,500,400
Agent: Jeff Schwartz and Marcus Monk
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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
Experienced center who’s lost a step athletically but can still give a team strong screens and some rebounding toughness down low. Can finish around the rim.
2023/24 stats: 3.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 60.8 FG%, 28.8 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448
Career earnings: $118,659,914
Agent: Rich Paul
Well-known center thanks to his size and likability, both on and off the court. But playing in the wrong era of the NBA, as he doesn’t provide switchability or floor-spacing. Can make some impact in limited minutes with finishing ability and paint protection.
2023/24 stats: 3.2 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.4 apg, 52.9 FG%, 64.3 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $2,891,467
Career earnings: $36,801,478
Agent: Mike Lindeman
2023/24 stats: 4.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 0.4 bpg, 53.8 FG%, 20.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,800,000
Career earnings: $6,060,161
Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Zach Kurtin
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Former superstar prospect who had injuries totally derail his career. Still retained some bounce, allowing him to be an around-the-basket finisher.
2023/24 stats: 2.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.3 apg, 46.0 FG%, 21.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,306,554
Career earnings: $8,265,804
Agent: Daniel Hazan
Energy big man. Does the dirty work, especially on the glass.
2023/24 stats: 6.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 0.9 apg, 50.4 FG%, 29.8 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,697,258
Career earnings: $6,839,867
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
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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
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
Floor-spacing center who won’t provide much on defense or on the glass but can help you play five-out on offense.
2023/24 stats: 3.0 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 0.7 apg, 35.9 FG%, 29.2 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $3,444,889
Career earnings: $24,252,553
Agent: Sean Kennedy
Very good rebounder and finisher around the basket with blossoming range on his shooting. Solid prospect who’s on the rise and not the decline.
2023/24 stats: 2.8 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 50.0 FG%, 53.3 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $1,801,769
Career earnings: $386,055
Agent: Darren ‘Mats’ Matsubara
Athletic big man with great size and who can finish around the basket and box out well.
2023/24 stats: 2.7 ppg, 1.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 59.7 FG%, 21.4 3P%
2023/24 earnings: $2,586,665
Career earnings: $12,096,859
Agent: Austin Brown and Ty Sullivan
Big man of the old school ilk who is best with his back to the basket and as a rebounder. Not much of a shot-blocker.
2023/24 stats: 2.2 ppg, 2.0 rpg, 0.2 apg, 69.6 FG%, 23.1 FT%
2023/24 earnings: $559,782
Career earnings: $6,227,760
Agent: Zach Kurtin and Mark Bartelstein
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Frank Urbina writes about the NBA for HoopsHype from a variety of angles, including analyzing the trade and free-agent side of things. Attended Florida State University, currently based in Miami, FL. Contact: francisco.urbina.s@gmail.com
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