NBA Free Agency 2019: Centers

His numbers this year, across the board, were monstrous, but a porous showing in the playoffs could hurt his stock as a free agent.

He rushed back from a quad injury to play in the Finals, but might have been better off sitting out, because his poor play in the championship series might hurt his stock heading into free agency.

After opting out, he and the Celtics mutually agreed to part ways this summer. He will have a variety of suitors this offseason.

His skill as an outside shooter and passer should help his game age nicely. Does a bit of everything from the center position. His showing in the playoffs, primarily his outstanding defense, will help elevate his stock as a free agent.

One of the few big men in the league who can shoot threes and protect the paint at above-average rates. He’s already in his 30’s, but his game has aged nicely thanks to his high skill level.

Even in his 30s, still one of the best rebounders the NBA has to offer. Elite screen-setter as well.

Put up crazy numbers per-36 minutes this season at 25.2 points and 13.8 rebounds per 36. Great rebounder and post scorer with a decent jumper.

Bouncy big man who can switch defensively and throw down with the best of them.

Great scorer down low, ferocious rebounder and a good finisher out of the pick-and-roll. His problems are a lack of a three-point shot and subpar defensive contributions. A good showing so far in the playoffs has helped his stock as a free agent.

Hyper-efficient scorer, primarily around the basket.

Numbers took a plummet as the Bulls went with a youth movement. Still a serviceable backup center.

Respected veteran who makes a huge nightly impact off the bench.

Had a career season as far as consistent nightly impact. Fantastic rim protector who is really good scoring out of the pick-and-roll. 

One of the few centers who can protect the paint and knock down threes at an above-average rate. Coming off the two best years of his career as a Hawk.

Good at finishing with either hand, good at finishing in traffic and a solid rebounder.

Not the perfect modern center due to lack of mobility, but he can still put up numbers thanks to his soft touch and overwhelming size on offense.

Solid big man who has extended his shooting to the midrange. Reliable finisher around the basket.

Solid ball-handle and outside stroke makes him a matchup problem against other centers on offense.

Floor-spacing, rim-protecting center who could be ready for a bigger role next season.

A career 36.5 percent shooter from three, which makes him relatively unique for a center.

Undersized but bouncy big man; can block shots, as well as step outside and knock down threes.

Now in the tail end of his career, he could be a good option for teams in need of a positive influence on the locker room.

An experienced end-of-bench big man.

Experienced a career resurgence with Memphis this year, displaying impactful two-way play off the bench.

Coming off a breakout year with the Knicks and still just 23.

Athletic center who excels on the offensive glass and out of the pick-and-roll.

Veteran backup-center option.

Rugged center who likes to get after it on the glass.

Hasn’t developed any sort of scoring touch from outside of the paint, but can black shots and provide energy on defense.

Great screen-setter and still a decent finisher out of the pick-and-roll.

Showed that he can still score out of the low post during his stint with the Sixers.

Adept rim-protecter off the bench.

Had trouble getting playing time with the Pacers due to the team’s stacked frontcourt. Performed well when called upon thanks to his defensive toughness and soft touch on offense.

Doesn’t have the bounce he once had, but still great at tapping out loose balls for offensive rebounds.

Solid contributor at center for teams needing another bench big.

Found playing time hard to come by behind Rudy Gobert. Reportedly has huge offers to return to Europe.

Underrated backup center who plays with lots of energy on both ends.

One of the most reliable big men in Europe.

Has some upside thanks to fitting the floor-spacing, shot-blocking big man mold.

A center who plays hard and sets good screens but lacks the skills for the modern NBA big.

After years in the NBA as a backup big man, he has gone on to Europe to make a similar impact.

The Canadian big man has found some success in China over the last few years. Still just 29, an eventual return to the NBA can’t be ruled out.

Gets after it on the glass and is a good finisher around the rim.