Ranking: The Top 30 power forwards for the 2024-25 season

So far, we have taken a look at the top point guards , top shooting guards and top small forwards in the NBA ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Today, we’re going to break down the Top 30 power forwards, a position with one yearly MVP candidate, some All-NBA-level guys, a few potential All-Stars and various very effective, versatile role players.

The power forward position today looks night and day from what it did even 10 years ago, with today’s best 4s expected to space the floor, be able to dribble and defend multiple positions.

Below, check out the top power forwards in the NBA for 2024-25.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee)

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2023-24 stats : 30.4 ppg, 11.5 rpg, 6.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.1 bpg, 61.1 FG%, 27.4 3P% in 73 games 2024-25 earnings : $48,787,676 (projected 12th overall in salary) The best power forward in the game and a player who'd be a first-ballot Hall-of-Famer if he retired today, the Milwaukee Bucks's Giannis Antetokounmpo finished fourth in the MVP vote last season while earning 1st Team All-NBA and All-Star honors after putting up monstrous numbers once again. He now totals two MVP awards, eight All-Star appearances, eight All-NBAs (six 1st Teams, two 2nd Teams), one Defensive Player of the Year award and four All-Defensive 1st Teams. Oh, and he already has an NBA championship and a Finals MVP under his belt, too. Even at just 29 years old, we already rank Antetokounmpo as the 22nd-greatest player of all time and he'll have a great shot to be Top 15 if his career continues at this pace, which we fully expect it to considering he ranked third in VORP, BPM and WS/48 league-wide just last season and hasn't shown any sign of decline. 2024-25 should be another huge season for Antetokounmpo individually, though the Greek superstar will likely be hoping for more team success, which should be fully possible as last season's big addition, Damian Lillard , will be more acclimated to his new team situation. For the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Zion Williamson (New Orleans)

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2023-24 stats : 22.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.0 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.7 bpg, 57.0 FG%, 33.3 3P% in 70 games 2024-25 earnings : $36,725,670 (projected 28th overall in salary) With former No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson looking as slim as he has in quite some time... https://twitter.com/IngramAlerts/status/1824952139661074901 ... the excitement is starting to build about what 2024-25 could look like for the two-time All-Star. The way Williamson ended his 2023-24 season, with arguably the best performance of his career in the Play-In Game against the Los Angeles Lakers, also leads us to believe this campaign coming up could be the best of Williamson's career. Williamson went off for 40 points to go with 11 rebounds and five assists against L.A., keeping the New Orleans Pelicans alive in the huge game before getting injured late in the contest. Of course, Williamson finally having an All-NBA season will depend on his health, as the South Carolina native hasn't had the best injury luck in his career, missing all of 2021-22 due to a foot injury and then only playing in 29 games in 2022-23. However, the former Duke Blue Devil did play in 70 regular-season games last season, and the weight loss should continue to help him stay healthy going forward, too. Here's hoping for a healthy Zion in 2024-25, as the explosive lefty is one of the most freakish athletes in all of sports, a high-flying behemoth who can finish over anyone with monster dunks, and who possesses a soft touch to finish around the basket when need be. For the latest Zion Williamson news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Paolo Banchero (Orlando)

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2023-24 stats : 22.6 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 5.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 45.5 FG%, 33.9 3P% in 80 games 2024-25 earnings : $12,160,800 (projected 139th overall in salary) Another former No. 1 pick who went to Duke, if Williamson disappoints again in 2024-25 relative to expectations, it will be blossoming Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero who we believe will be the second-best power forward in the NBA this season. Banchero's got a unique game, towering at a listed 6-foot-10, 250 pounds, but replete with skill as a face-up tough-shot-maker, a spot-up or pull-up shooter or as a rim attacker, and if that wasn't enough, he's also got a great basketball IQ as a playmaker and is a solid rebounder as well. Banchero can play bully ball driving the ball and also has soft touch around the rim and from the midrange to make him extremely difficult to defend. The still-21-year-old will just need to keep improving upon his three-point accuracy, which he already did from Year 1 to Year 2, going from 29.8 percent from three as a rookie to 33.9 percent last season. A similar leap in 2024-25 could have Banchero getting All-NBA consideration as soon as his third season, which, based on his first two pro campaigns, wouldn't be all that surprising at this point. Orlando's got a special talent on its hands. For the latest Paolo Banchero news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Pascal Siakam (Indiana)

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2023-24 stats : 21.7 ppg, 7.1 rpg, 4.3 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 53.6 FG%, 34.6 3P% in 80 games 2024-25 earnings : $42,176,400 (projected 21st overall in salary) A whirlwind of energy, Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam enjoyed a solid half-season debut with his new team after a mid-season trade from the Toronto Raptors, putting up 21.3 points and 7.8 rebounds with Indiana on 54.9 percent shooting, 38.6 percent from three. Siakam also played a strong part in Indiana's run to the Eastern Conference Finals, putting up a 21/8/4 stat line in the postseason while hitting 54.1 percent from the floor. Alongside a playmaker as elite as star point guard Tyrese Haliburton and fitting perfectly with a floor-spacing center like Myles Turner , Siakam's production should only continue to grow with the Pacers, as his skills in transition and as a slasher will be able to shine in Indiana after a full offseason with the team. Siakam also has an underrated midrange pull-up game and has the ability to hit tough shots, which will help the Pacers late in tight games. All in all, Siakam is a great fit for what Indiana needed and will continue to produce at a high level with the Pacers for years to come now that he's signed a big extension with the team. For the latest Pascal Siakam news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota)

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2023-24 stats : 21.8 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 3.0 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.7 bpg, 50.4 FG%, 41.6 3P% in 62 games 2024-25 earnings : $49,205,800 (projected 6th overall in salary) It's hard to believe Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns has already been in the NBA for nine years, as it feels like yesterday Minnesota drafted him No. 1 overall out of Kentucky. The 28-year-old has already been in the NBA for so long that he can say he played with Kevin Garnett , Tayshaun Prince and Kevin Martin as a rookie, which feels crazy to even type out but is 100 percent true. Towns remains one of the better big men in the NBA, though it could be seen as a bit of a disappointment he's not farther along in his career by now considering he was averaging 25 points and 12 rebounds as a second-year player and earning 3rd Team All-NBA honors in his third season. Still, the level Towns has seemingly stagnated at is still an impressive one. After all, he's a productive scorer as a face-up big man, as a driver and as a post-up threat – a borderline All-Star on a yearly basis with good rebounding and solid playmaking numbers. What's more, he played a huge role in Minnesota's Western Conference Finals run last season for the franchise's best finish to a campaign in 20 years. Then again, Towns going ice cold late in the postseason pretty much ended the Wolves' bid at a Finals trip, as the talented power forward shot just 20.9 percent from three (40.5 percent from the floor) over his last seven playoff games last season. Regardless, overall, Towns is an All-Star-level big and should continue to help the Timberwolves make a push to legit title contention over the upcoming seasons, especially after finally fully acclimating to playing alongside behemoth center Rudy Gobert . For the latest Karl-Anthony Towns news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Lauri Markkanen (Utah)

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2023-24 stats : 23.2 ppg, 8.2 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.5 bpg, 48.0 FG%, 39.9 3P% in 55 games 2024-25 earnings : $42,176,400 (projected 21st overall in salary) A much-bandied-about trade target this summer, the Utah Jazz instead agreed to a long-term extension with rising power forward Lauri Markkanen just one season removed from his 2022-23 All-Star season. Things sort of fell apart for Utah this past campaign with the team's lack of talent and experience finally really catching up to them, with the Jazz going 31-51 and Markkanen suiting up in just 55 games. But in those 55 games, Markkanen was still impressive, putting up 23 points and eight rebounds per night on nearly 40 percent shooting from three. He may not be much of a defender but the 27-year-old is an elite face-up, floor-spacing power forward, making him a top target for various teams this past summer, namely the Golden State Warriors. Even despite proving he can be an All-Star as a team's No. 1, Markkanen might actually be best suited to be a second or third option on a playoff contender, something he would have been able to display in Golden State. Instead, though, at least for 2024-25 (the Finnish big man is ineligible to be traded for all of next season), we'll get to see Markkanen continue to put up big numbers on a rebuilding team. That's not the worst thing for Utah fans, at least, who will be able to enjoy watching Markkanen's tough bucket-getting from the 4-spot and his floor-spacing ability from beyond the arc. For the latest Lauri Markkanen news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Julius Randle (New York)

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2023-24 stats : 24.0 ppg, 9.2 rpg, 5.0 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.3 bpg, 47.2 FG%, 31.1 3P% in 46 games 2024-25 earnings : $28,939,680 (projected 56th overall in salary) Tough injury luck ended what was looking to be a special season for New York Knicks big man Julius Randle after just 46 games. Randle was one of just five players this season putting up a 24/9/5 stat line, with the other four being Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic , Luka Doncic and Joel Embiid , i.e. four MVP candidates and Randle, one of the best power forwards in the game today. Randle's being out played a large role in New York falling in the second round of the playoffs once again, as the absence of the former Kentucky standout's scoring, rebounding and playmaking proved too much for the Knicks to overcome against the Pacers in the conference semifinals. The lefty big man has a quick first step, a very strong left shoulder, good athleticism around the rim, a solid shooting touch as a floor-spacer and underrated vision as a playmaker. He may not be the most efficient outside shooter but he at least needs to be guarded out there, opening up driving lanes for the Randle to do what he does best: Attack the basket. It'll be interesting to see what the Knicks are able to do next season with Randle back in the fold, as his return plus the addition of Mikal Bridges (No. 11 in our small forward rankings ) and the return of OG Anunoby (No. 12) to go with newly minted team caption Jalen Brunson's services ( No. 3 in our point guard rankings!) should have the Knicks among the top contenders in the East in 2024-25. For the latest Julius Randle news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis)

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2023-24 stats : 22.5 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 2.3 apg, 1.2 spg, 1.6 bpg, 44.4 FG%, 32.0 3P% in 66 games 2024-25 earnings : $25,257,798 (projected 64th overall in salary) Former Defensive Player of the Year Jaren Jackson Jr. is a pretty unique big man in that he's got extremely quick feet and the agility to aptly defend guards on switches, as well as good length and great timing to defend the rim at an elite level. Jackson Jr. led the league in blocks back-to-back years in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He's also a big man who can at least somewhat space the floor, shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc for his career. On the other hand, he's an extremely poor rebounder for his position and not efficient enough of an outside shooter to make up for it, meaning Memphis has to play him alongside a great rebounding center for him to be at his most effective. That worked out well for the team in 2022-23 when the Grizzlies had veteran big man Steven Adams at the 5, but his subsequent injury that season (he then missed all of 2023-24) pretty much ended their chances at contention. That's at least part of the reason why the Grizzlies opted to draft two-time National Player of the Year Zach Edey ninth overall this summer, to replace the void left behind by Adams, who's now with the Houston Rockets. If Edey can at least reach Adams-level impact on the glass, that'll help get Jackson Jr. back to top form, as he was an All-Star not that long ago and should be able to reach that level again with a healthier Memphis squad around him. For the latest Jaren Jackson Jr. news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Evan Mobley (Cleveland)

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2023-24 stats : 15.7 ppg, 9.4 rpg, 3.2 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.4 bpg, 58.0 FG%, 37.3 3P% in 50 games 2024-25 earnings : $11,227,657 (projected 148th overall in salary) A power forward with huge upside thanks to his high skill level to go with elite physical traits, Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley is still just scratching the surface of what he can become after putting up 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists last season. The 23-year-old power forward has been in the NBA for three seasons now while his numbers have pretty much stagnated since Year 1, hovering around 15 points and nine rebounds nightly. It should also be noted that Mobley made the Cavaliers 2.1 points per 100 possessions worse while on the floor last season, a somewhat concerning mark considering it's now Year 3 for the former USC standout. On the bright side, Mobley's BPM and WS/48 marks have improved in each of his NBA campaigns, with the former ranking the big man as the No. 38 player in the NBA last season and the latter having him in the Top 25, both impressive placings that indicate Mobley's making a large impact than the raw numbers would have you believe. Either way, Cleveland has to be thrilled to have Mobley locked up to a long-term extension, as not only has he already produced somewhat impressive numbers but he also still has a lot of potential thanks to his length, quickness, shot-blocking and skill as a shooter (with his feet set or off the dribble). It'll just be interesting to find out if the No. 3 overall pick from 2021 has a major jump in him in 2024-25. For the latest Evan Mobley news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Aaron Gordon (Denver)

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2023-24 stats : 13.9 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.5 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.6 bpg, 55.6 FG%, 29.0 3P% in 73 games 2024-25 earnings : $22,841,455 (projected 75th overall in salary) Boasting weaker numbers than the other players in the Top 10, Denver Nuggets power forward Aaron Gordon is one of the best role-playing 4s in the NBA, an elite defender with ridiculous strength and athleticism who can defend just about any position and finish explosively around the basket. Gordon is a perfect fit for what Denver needs in a power forward alongside three-time league MVP Nikola Jokic , as Gordon is able to mask Jokic's sometimes slightly shaky defense while Jokic can make up for Gordon's poor outside shooting and all-around meager offensive game outside of slashing. Jokic does a magnificent job of finding Gordon on off-ball cuts, allowing the soon-to-be-29-year-old to do what he does best on offense: finish with aplomb at the rim. On the other end, Gordon can guard ball-handlers, wings or big men, letting Jokic focus on just defending his man without having to worry that much about help defense as a rim-protector, which is his weakest suit. Overall, if Gordon were on a team where he wasn't such a great fit, he might not rank where he does in this article. But that he plays for a Nuggets team so perfectly suited for what he does best, a team that he helped win a title in 2022-23, gives us the confidence to say Gordon is a Top 10 power forward based on his nightly impact on his team. For the latest Aaron Gordon news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Kyle Kuzma (Washington)

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2023-24 stats : 22.2 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 4.2 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.7 bpg, 46.3 FG%, 33.6 3P% in 70 games 2024-25 earnings : $23,522,727 (projected 69th overall in salary) A face-up floor-spacing power forward, Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma can do some scoring one-on-one on the perimeter, although not the most efficiently a lot of the time. Still, Kuzma can make some tough shots and drive the basketball very well for a power forward, so he does have plenty of positive value. Even if his shooting marks aren't that efficient, averaging over 22 points per contest is nothing to scoff at, even in today's high-scoring NBA. Plus, Kuzma has already proven he can be a role player on a championship-level team during his time with the Lakers. Maybe once his salary is back under $20 million in 2026-27, a contender will try to trade for him so he can get back to that role-player-on-a-great-team level he is most effective at. For the latest Kyle Kuzma news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Miles Bridges (Charlotte)

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2023-24 stats : 21.0 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.5 bpg, 46.2 FG%, 34.9 3P% in 69 games 2024-25 earnings : $27,173,913 (projected 58th overall in salary) An explosive, strong player on the wing, Charlotte Hornets power forward Miles Bridges can play some 3 or 4, making him a versatile piece greatly suited to succeed in the modern NBA. His outside shooting leaves something to be desired but he's a very effective slasher and a beast in transition, one who also rebounds and creates for teammates at a solid level. Bridges might be similar to Kuzma in that he could be a very good role player on a contender but as a team's top scorer, he'll put up numbers but they won't really lead to team success. For the latest Miles Bridges news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Jerami Grant (Portland)

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2023-24 stats : 21.0 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.8 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.6 bpg, 45.1 FG%, 40.2 3P% in 54 games 2024-25 earnings : $29,793,104 (projected 50th overall in salary) Portland Trail Blazers power forward Jerami Grant is another versatile player, a face-up big man who can shoot from the outside, hit shots off the dribble or handle the ball, drive and put pressure on the basket. He's a bit of a one-dimensional player on offense in that if he touches the ball, he's usually just looking to score, nor is he a great rebounder, but he did up his three-point accuracy to 40.2 percent last season. He can also score off the dribble or on post-ups on fadeaways, giving him some variety to his bucket-getting, which will continue to make him a coveted trade asset. With Grant 30 years old but the Blazers nowhere even close to contending for a playoff spot, the rumors regarding his future will only get hotter in 2024-25. For the latest Jerami Grant news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Keegan Murray (Sacramento)

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2023-24 stats : 15.2 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 1.7 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.8 bpg, 45.4 FG%, 35.8 3P% in 77 games 2024-25 earnings : $8,809,560 (projected 180th overall in salary) After a very promising rookie season, Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray took a slight step back in 2023-24, seeing his three-point percentage fall from 41.1 percent in his inaugural campaign to 35.8 percent last year. However, he's too talented of a scorer – specifically as a shooter – for us not to think his third season will look more like his rookie year as far as three-point accuracy. As a first-year player, Murray produced 1.20 points per possession (PPP) as a spot-up shooter to place him in the NBA's 86th percentile, an extremely impressive mark for a rookie. Last season, he fell to 1.11 PPP on the play type, which put him in the league's 71st percentile. Again, we think he'll get back to his early-career form in 2024-25 as far as three-point spot-up shooting, something that would help him rise in these rankings. There's a reason Murray has been made unavailable in trade talks by Sacramento thus far in his career... https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1808532730604662947 ...and we think that's the right decision, as the 24-year-old still has upside as a scorer. After all, Murray's more than a spot-up shooter, displaying a smooth off-the-dribble scoring game, as well as using his length very well defensively, so we think he could be a breakout player soon for the Kings. For the latest Keegan Murray news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Jabari Smith Jr. (Houston)

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2023-24 stats : 13.7 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.8 bpg, 45.4 FG%, 36.3 3P% in 76 games 2024-25 earnings : $9,770,880 (projected 166th overall in salary) The Houston Rockets' Jabari Smith Jr. has gotten off to a slightly slow start to his career, averaging just 13.3 points on 43.0 percent shooting from the floor over his first two NBA campaigns. However, he has shown some impressive skills as an outside shooter, as an off-the-dribble scorer, athletically around the basket and on defense – where he can rack up steals and blocks – which leads us to believe in his upside. Plus, despite his two years of NBA service, Smith Jr. is still just 21 years old, giving him so much time to match his output and impact with his impressive physical gifts, i.e. his near-7-foot-height, his 7-foot-1 wingspan and his leaping prowess. We think Smith Jr. is another player who could very well break out in 2024-25 and make his place in this ranking look bad, as he has more potential than some of the players ahead of him on this list. For the latest Jabari Smith Jr. news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Tobias Harris (Detroit)

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2023-24 stats : 17.2 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 3.1 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.7 bpg, 48.7 FG%, 35.3 3P% in 70 games 2024-25 earnings : $25,365,854 (projected 63rd overall in salary) The highest-paid player of all time without an All-Star appearance , new Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris catches a lot of flak from fans but is a better starting power forward than he's given credit to because of his floor-spacing and off-the-dribble scoring ability, as well as his versatile defense, as he can do some battling down low against big men while having quick enough feet to defend on some wings, too. Harris has some versatile two-way ability to him, he's just not someone who's ever going to be some high-scoring star or a huge game-changer. Really, he's just a solid starter at the 4 with some shooting prowess that helps him be effective in lineups with more paint-bound centers. Now that he'll be heading to a Detroit team still in the early stages of a rebuild, his numbers could improve as he'll probably be the Pistons' second- or third-best offensive weapon. For the latest Tobias Harris news, rumors and salary info, click here .

PJ Washington (Dallas)

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2023-24 stats : 12.9 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.8 bpg, 43.6 FG%, 32.0 3P% in 73 games 2024-25 earnings : $15,500,000 (projected 110th overall in salary) What a difference a change of scenery can make, as last season, former Kentucky standout PJ Washington went from toiling away on a bad Charlotte team to playing an important role for a Dallas Mavericks squad that made a somewhat surprising run to the Finals. The Mavericks had a 21-8 record with Washington in the lineup last season, as his athleticism and floor-spacing ability were really able to shine playing in lineups with table-setters as elite as Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving . Washington has some versatility in that he can stand in the corner and hit shots or set screens, roll hard and finish above the rim, making him a great complementary piece alongside Dallas' superstar backcourt duo. Another great role player on this list, Washington can slide his feet some on defense and provide an impact on the less glamorous end of the floor, too. In all, Dallas did great in picking up the 26-year-old, who should have an even better campaign in 2024-25 after a full offseason and training camp with the Mavs. For the latest PJ Washington news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Draymond Green (Golden State)

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2023-24 stats : 8.6 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 6.0 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.9 bpg, 49.7 FG%, 39.5 3P% in 55 games 2024-25 earnings : $24,107,143 (projected 68th overall in salary) Hitting a career-high 39.5 percent of his threes last season, 2023-24 should have been a much rosier campaign for four-time NBA champion Draymond Green . However, it was quite the opposite, as the biggest story to come out about his age-33 season regarded his on-court outbursts, which led to him missing a ton of time on the year due to suspensions. Green even said he contemplated retirement before NBA commissioner Adam Silver supposedly talked him out of it . In any event, Green was still quite effective on both ends in 2023-24, not scoring all that much but still producing very highly as a rebounder, playmaker and defender. Perhaps with the roster changes made by the Golden State Warriors this offseason, Green will be able to get back to doing what he does best, which is impacting winning without having to worry about scoring. For the latest Draymond Green news, rumors and salary info, click here .

John Collins (Utah)

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2023-24 stats : 15.1 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.1 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.9 bpg, 53.2 FG%, 37.1 3P% in 68 games 2024-25 earnings : $26,580,000 (projected 59th overall in salary) Seven-year veteran John Collins is sort of the opposite of Green in that he puts up solid numbers but they don't seem to impact winning in the slightest. The Wake Forest product had a decent 2023-24, putting up a 15 and eight stat line while shooting over 53 percent from the floor, 37-plus percent from three, it just didn't lead to any sort of team success for his Utah Jazz, as the team sludged through a 31-51 campaign. What's more, Collins found himself right back in trade rumors this past season and summer after years of experiencing the same during his time with the Atlanta Hawks. Considering this is the second franchise that has seemingly wanted to offload him, maybe it's just that his teams realize Collins might be an empty-calories type of player, someone who can put up decent enough numbers but who isn't actually that impactful to winning due to his lack of passing and his total lack of defense. Just for reference, Collins made the Jazz 4.7 points per 100 possessions worse during his time on the floor last season. Regardless, Collins can provide some scoring and rebounding – maybe if he had a better team fit around him, perhaps playing with better defensive centers, he might be able to get back to making a more positive impact like he did earlier on in his career. For the latest John Collins news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Obi Toppin (Indiana)

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2023-24 stats : 10.3 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.5 bpg, 57.3 FG%, 40.3 3P% in 82 games 2024-25 earnings : $12,975,000 (projected 125th overall in salary) Breaking out in 2023-24, Pacers power forward Obi Toppin didn't put up huge numbers last season but he was extremely tidy, shooting over 57 percent from the floor and 40 percent from beyond the arc, impressive marks that helped Indiana boast the second-best offense in the NBA last league year. Toppin probably won't ever put up huge numbers but he's a very solid role player, an extremely aggressive and explosive slasher around the basket who's a terror on off-ball cuts and in transition, who can also hit open threes set up by star playmaker Tyrese Haliburton. He also won't ever try to do too much, understanding his own limitations quite well and rarely taking bad shots along the way. For the latest Obi Toppin news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn)

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2023-24 stats : 13.4 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 44.6 FG%, 39.1 3P% in 58 games 2024-25 earnings : $22,500,000 (projected 77th overall in salary) A specialist from beyond the arc, the Brooklyn Nets' Cam Johnson might not be accurate enough as a shooter to make up for how little else he does on the court, as the former UNC standout is hitting just a respectable 39.2 percent from three for his career. That's a fine mark but far from a special one, and considering Johnson provides little else outside of the occasional pull-up long two-pointer, it might be safe to say he's a little overpaid, ranking in the Top 80 of the highest-paid players next season. Still, Johnson keeps the ball moving, won't take bad shots and at least tries hard defensively, so he does hold some value. Plus, the last time he was on a playoff-level team in 2022-23, when he played for two in the Phoenix Suns and the Nets, Johnson posted a swing rating of +6.1 , showing that he can make a pretty good impact when surrounded by the right pieces. Johnson is a very solid role player but not a great one like some of the other players on this list, except he's being paid like a great one, hence perhaps why Brooklyn has yet to find him a new home via trade. For the latest Cameron Johnson news, rumors and salary info, click here .

GG Jackson (Memphis)

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2023-24 stats : 14.6 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.5 bpg, 42.8 FG%, 35.7 3P% in 48 games 2024-25 earnings : $1,891,857 (projected 422nd overall in salary) One of the few bright spots for the Grizzlies in 2023-24, the fact that Memphis so clearly had no hope to contend for the playoffs once star point guard Ja Morant got injured allowed the Grizzlies to give rookie GG Jackson a ton of minutes, including starting him for 18 games. And the results were promising, as Jackson flashed great slashing ability, solid outside shooting and overall fantastic energy on both ends of the floor. Lest we forget, Jackson was at one time a superstar recruit out of high school who reclassified and attended South Carolina a year early, where his somewhat mundane freshman campaign caused him to slip to the second round of the draft. But that reclassification and draft slip might have allowed Memphis to land a gem, as Jackson remains just 19 and still has the physical tools and athleticism that made him the No. 1 power forward in his high school class. Of course, minutes may be harder to come by this upcoming season with Memphis fully healthy, but we expect the team to continue to develop Jackson well over the coming years based on how well the team has developed other toolsy players over recent campaigns. For the latest GG Jackson news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Patrick Williams (Chicago)

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2023-24 stats : 10.0 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.8 bpg, 44.3 FG%, 39.9 3P% in 43 games 2024-25 earnings : $18,000,000 (projected 97th overall in salary) If we had told you prior to the 2020 NBA draft that Patrick Williams would be a career 41.0 percent three-point shooter through Year 4, you'd think he'd be an All-Star by now considering the physical tools he entered the NBA with standing at 6-foot-7 with a 7-foot wingspan and with very solid athleticism and strength. But that hasn't been the case at all, as Williams remains very much a role player through four NBA seasons, a decent spot-up shooter but not much of an off-the-dribble scorer, an OK defender but one who has the tools to certainly make more of an impact on that end. Even so, the Chicago Bulls rewarded Williams with a five-year contract this summer anyway, one that could be worth up to $90 million, so clearly Chicago still believes in him. Maybe with swingman DeMar DeRozan departing this offseason to Sacramento, Williams will use the extra touches to produce more as a scorer and start to approach the high ceiling he has a former No. 4 overall pick. He's still just 22 years old, after all. For the latest Patrick Williams news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Rui Hachimura (LA Lakers)

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2023-24 stats : 13.6 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 1.2 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.4 bpg, 53.7 FG%, 42.2 3P% in 68 games 2024-25 earnings :$17,000,000 (projected 101st overall in salary) An energy forward who can play some 3 in bigger lineups but usually slots in as a floor-spacing, driving 4-man, Japanese power forward Rui Hachimura is a pretty productive role player for the Lakers, one who can shoot the rock from the outside, hit jumpers off the dribble on pull-up attempts and slash to the basket thanks to his good athleticism and decent dribbling ability. On the other end, Hachimura's quick feet on offense often don't translate all that well when forced to guard switches or more athletic forwards, nor is he all that great when forced to bump with bigger opponents down low, making him just a decent defender at best. Still, in his role with the Lakers finishing spoon-fed opportunities from LeBron James , Hachimura does his job quite well, was Los Angeles was over five points per 100 possessions better with Hachimura on the floor in 2023-24. We expect similar success out of the former Gonzaga standout next season. For the latest Rui Hachimura news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Jonathan Isaac (Orlando)

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2023-24 stats : 6.8 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.7 spg, 1.2 bpg, 51.0 FG%, 37.5 3P% in 58 games 2024-25 earnings : $25,000,000 (projected 65th overall in salary) Had it not been for multiple major injuries already in his career, Orlando's Jonathan Isaac looked well on his way to being at least a Top 20 player on this list by now, if not Top 15, particularly due to his otherworldly defensive impact. Isaac is 6-foot-10, has a 7-foot wingspan and is as agile as a player of that size can be, moving well enough laterally to defend guards and wings quite effectively, while using his length and timing to defend post-ups at a high level, often blocking away shot attempts near the rim. It's good that Isaac is at least back to playing enough to earn Sixth Man of the Year votes last season, after missing two full years due to his ACL and combining for 45 regular-season appearances over 2019-20 and 2022-23 combined. Here's hoping for better health luck for the talented almost-27-year-old, as Isaac has the potential to be at least an All-Defensive Team-level player at some point. For the latest Jonathan Isaac news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Santi Aldama (Memphis)

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2023-24 stats : 10.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.9 bpg, 43.5 FG%, 34.9 3P% in 61 games 2024-25 earnings : $3,960,531 (projected 279th overall in salary) A floor-spacing big man who can shoot spot-up threes and drive the basketball as well as pass it a bit, Memphis' Santi Aldama is a solid backup who can play either the 4 or the 5 in most units, and who is a skilled player for his position. Still just 23, Aldama has made solid leaps over his first three seasons, and another similar jump could help him rise up in these rankings by this time next year, as he does have some unique skills for a player of his size. For the latest Santi Aldama news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Jeremy Sochan (San Antonio)

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2023-24 stats : 11.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 3.4 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 43.8 FG%, 30.8 3P% in 74 games 2024-25 earnings : $5,570,040 (projected 233rd overall in salary) The San Antonio Spurs' Jeremy Sochan is a very versatile player, as evidenced by head coach Gregg Popovich even trying to give him time as a point guard last season, something the power forward had never done prior to 2023-24 ( via ESPN ):

After Sochan's first game at point guard in the preseason, Popovich said he liked the pace with which Sochan ran the offense, but the coach has consistently said it will continue to be a work in progress. "It is the first time I have ever played point guard in my life," Sochan said. "I am doing it. I am making a transition like this in the NBA, which is rare. You don't see a lot of people going from power forward to point guard. "There have been moments where it's like, 'Yo, I don't want to.' It's like, 'f--- this s---.' I'm going to be honest. There have been moments where there isn't confidence. But there are moments of being confident and just working. Knowing the trust I have from the coaches and players, it helps."

Obviously, Sochan is more than likely not going to play much point guard in the NBA, though it's good to know that the 4-man is skilled enough to bring the ball down and create plays for others, something that will help him in the future when he's playing a more traditional role. Sochan also plays with great energy, is quite athletic and plays impactful defense one-on-one on the perimeter, making him a versatile piece for San Antonio. Oh, and he's still only 21, so Sochan's still got plenty of time to develop into an above-average starter one day. For the latest Jeremy Sochan news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Isaiah Stewart (Detroit)

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2023-24 stats : 10.9 ppg, 6.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.8 bpg, 48.7 FG%, 38.3 3P% in 46 games 2024-25 earnings : $15,000,000 (projected 112th overall in salary) Missing a lot of time last season due to injury, Detroit's Isaiah Stewart is another power forward who's closer to center on the positional spectrum than to small forward, a floor-spacing big man with some driving skills. Stewart plays with a lot of aggression and energy, sets hard screens and crashes the glass on offense, and can space the floor and block some shots, making him a solid backup who can make a good nightly impact on both ends of the floor. For the latest Isaiah Stewart news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Kyle Anderson (Golden State)

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2023-24 stats : 6.4 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 4.2 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 46.0 FG%, 22.9 3P% in 79 games 2024-25 earnings : $8,780,488 (projected 181st overall in salary) Heading from Memphis to Golden State this summer, veteran forward Kyle Anderson is another unique power forward, really earning his nickname of Slo Mo, playing at times at a snail's pace but still being able to get to his spot, make plays for others at a pretty high level based on his usage and space the floor from three, though he did just hit a career-low 22.9 percent from three. Anderson is a very solid role player although his game might not be the most aesthetically pleasing at times, a heady power forward with very good playmaking ability. For the latest Kyle Anderson news, rumors and salary info, click here .

Maxi Kleber (Dallas)

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2023-24 stats : 4.4 ppg, 3.3 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.7 bpg, 43.2 FG%, 34.8 3P% in 43 games 2024-25 earnings : $11,000,000 (projected 151st overall in salary) Veteran big man Maxi Kleber was in and out of the lineup last season due to injuries. When he was out there, Kleber was his usual solid self, setting screens, blocking some shots and hitting some threes to make an impact off the bench for Dallas. Maybe next season will see Kleber have an uptick in production – or at least in availability – as he has proven in the past he can be a solid piece off the bench for the Mavericks, even earning Sixth Man of the Year votes in 2021-22. For the latest Maxi Kleber news, rumors and salary info, click here .

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