http://hoopshype.com/2017/06/15/nba-free-agency-2017-the-top-players/
The top free agents of the 2017 class will be unrestricted, which could make that month of July both exciting and nerve-wracking for a bunch of NBA teams.
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
1. Kevin Durant
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State
25.1 ppg, 8.3 rpg, 4.9 apg
One of the most gifted offensive players in NBA history. Will be a Warrior for a lot of years.
Agent: Rich Kleiman
2016/17 Earnings:$26,540,100
Career Earnings:$135,209,018
2. Stephen Curry
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Golden State
25.3 ppg, 6.6 apg
Won another NBA title and developed great chemistry with KD. He’s probably a Warrior for life.
Agent: Jeff Austin
2016/17 Earnings:$12,112,359
Career Earnings:$56,700,262
3. Gordon Hayward
Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Utah
21.9 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.5 apg
The versatile forward becomes a free agent right in the middle of his prime years. Boston and Miami are expected to be in the mix for his services.
Agent: Mark Bartelstein
2016/17 Earnings:$16,073,140
Career Earnings:$57,279,893
4. Blake Griffin
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: LA Clippers
21.6 ppg, 8.1 rpg, 4.9 apg
With the Clippers’ championship window closing, will he look for greener pastures?
Agent: Sam Goldfeder
2016/17 Earnings:$20,093,064
Career Earnings:$96,463,407
5. Chris Paul
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: LA Clippers
18.1 ppg, 9.2 apg, 5.0 rpg
Chris Paul is on the wrong side of 30, but suitors will line up for his services regardless. You would expect him to lose a step by now. It hasn’t happened yet.
Agent: Leon Rose
2016/17 Earnings:$22,868,827
Career Earnings:$160,388,983
6. Kyle Lowry
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Toronto
22.4 ppg, 7.0 apg, 4.8 rpg
The Raptors playmaker had another great regular season, but disappointed again in the playoffs.
Agent: Andy Miller
2016/17 Earnings:$12,000,000
Career Earnings:$64,757,917
7. Paul Millsap
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Atlanta
18.1 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 3.7 apg
Overachieves year after year. May not have superstar talent, but makes a very noticeable impact on both ends of the court.
Agent: DeAngelo Simmons
2016/17 Earnings:$20,072,033
Career Earnings:$92,110,037
8. Jrue Holiday
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Team: New Orleans
15.4 ppg, 7.3 apg, 3.9 rpg
Highly productive player when healthy. Durability is an obvious issue with him.
Agent: Jason Glushon
2016/17 Earnings:$11,000,000
Career Earnings:$48,558,496