NBA Free Agency 2019: Small Forwards
POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
1. Kawhi Leonard Player Option / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Toronto Raptors 26.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.8 spg | |
Probably the top player in 2018-19 if you factor in regular season and playoffs performances. Raptors have done everything they could to convince him to stay long-term. |
2. Kevin Durant Player Option / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Golden State Warriors 26.0 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 5.9 apg | |
One of the three best players in the NBA. How his Achilles injury will affect his free agency is the question as we head into the summer. |
3. Khris Middleton Player Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Milwaukee Bucks 18.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 4.3 apg | |
One of the most underrated wings in basketball. He scores efficiently and also distributes, rebounds and defends at above-average rates for his position. First-time All-Star this season. |
4. Bojan Bogdanovic Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers 18.0 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 42.5 3P% | |
Coming off a career season. Could the Pacers’ trade for TJ Warren mean he will be finding a new team this summer? |
5. Harrison Barnes Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Sacramento Kings 16.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 39.5 3P% | |
He surprisingly opted out of his deal with the Kings, but the fact that he did so could mean he had a pre-agreement in place with them to re-sign on a long-term deal. |
6. Rudy Gay Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: San Antonio Spurs 13.7 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 40.2 3P% | |
Can still score when called upon. Maybe not at the high-volume pace of his prime, but he has become a better three-point shooter to make up the difference. |
7. Trevor Ariza Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Washington Wizards 12.5 ppg, 5.4 rpg | |
Getting up there in age, but still one of the most consistent 3-and-D players in the NBA. |
8. Jabari Parker Team Option / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Washington Wizards 14.5 ppg, 6.6 rpg | |
Has proven to still be a very able scorer. His issues defensively, with injuries and with conditioning are what hinders his impact and outlook. |
9. Kelly Oubre Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Phoenix Suns 15.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg | |
Athletic wing who can make an impact as a cutter and on the offensive glass. In a bigger role with the Suns, he was able to put up career numbers as a scorer. However, shooting has regressed once again. |
10. James Ennis Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 6.7 ppg, 3.1 rpg | |
Safe wing option who doesn’t do anything particularly well, but sticks around thanks to his athleticism and size. |
11. Wilson Chandler Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Philadelphia 76ers 6.0 ppg, 4.2 rpg | |
Veteran forward who might be more important for the locker room at this point than for his on-the-court contributions. |
12. DeMarre Carroll Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Brooklyn Nets 11.1 ppg, 5.2 rpg | |
Veteran 3-and-D wing who can play some power forward in certain lineups. |
13. Thabo Sefolosha Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Utah Jazz 3.8 ppg, 2.5 rpg | |
Veteran wing who shot 43.6 percent from three last season. |
14. Danuel House Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Houston Rockets 9.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg | |
Became a productive 3-and-D wing for Houston this year. |
15. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Brooklyn Nets 8.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg | |
He lacks a three-pointer but can face up on offense and defend multiple positions. |
16. Mario Hezonja Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: New York Knicks 8.8 ppg, 4.1 rpg | |
Athletic wing who has yet to put it all together in the NBA. |
17. Stanley Johnson Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans 6.9 ppg, 3.3 rpg | |
Struggles mightily on offense but can be an impactful wing defender when locked in. |
18. Jake Layman Restricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers 7.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg | |
Bouncy wing with great size. Held back by poor shooting marks. |
19. Dorian Finney-Smith Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Dallas Mavericks 7.5 ppg, 4.8 rpg | |
Explosive wing who doesn’t space the floor. |
20. Justin Anderson Restricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Atlanta Hawks 3.7 ppg, 1.8 rpg | |
Strong, stout wing who has trouble contributing on offense but can defend multiple positions. |
21. Corey Brewer Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Sacramento Kings 4.9 ppg, 2.5 rpg | |
Veteran wing who can still rack up steals and finish in transition. |
22. Luc Mbah a Moute Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers 5.0 ppg, 1.8 rpg | |
Doesn’t get much credit, but a do-the-dirty-work player who you ultimately want on your side. Missed most of last season with injury. |
23. Darius Miller Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans 8.2 ppg, 2.1 apg | |
Low-usage but productive 3-and-D wing. |
24. Luol Deng Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves 7.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg | |
Got some playing time for Minnesota this season before injuries started to creep in again. |
25. Glenn Robinson III Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Detroit Pistons 4.2 ppg, 1.5 rpg | |
Hasn’t lived up to the draft potential. Consistently injured. |
26. JaKarr Sampson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Chicago Bulls 20.0 ppg, 8.0 rpg | |
Bouncy wing who has spent the majority of his career in the G League. |
27. Wesley Johnson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Washington Wizards 3.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg | |
Defensive-minded wing. |
28. Wesley Iwundu Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Orlando Magic 5.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg | |
A tough, two-way wing who is developing his 3-and-D skills. |
29. Troy Williams Restricted / Small Forward / 6-7 / Team: Sacramento Kings 5.3 ppg, 2.8 rpg | |
Slashing small forward who specializes on the defensive end. |
30. Quincy Pondexter Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: San Antonio Spurs 1.8 ppg, 0.9 rpg | |
A series of injuries have unfortunately derailed his once-promising career. |
31. Mindaugas Kuzminskas Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-9 / Team: Olimpia Milano 8.5 ppg, 3.3 rpg (EuroLeague) | |
Slasher-type wing who can hit the three-ball, and is reportedly considering an NBA return. |
32. Thanasis Antetokounmpo Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Panathinaikos 3.6 ppg, 2.2 rpg | |
Role player for one of the best teams in Greece. |
33. Devin Robinson Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Washington Wizards 6.7 ppg, 2.9 rpg | |
Bouncy wing hampered by a complete lack of an outside jumper. |
34. Mitch Creek Restricted / Small Forward / 6-5 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves 4.2 ppg, 2.4 rpg | |
A tough wing from Australia who plays hard during his time on the floor. |
35. Alex Poythress Restricted / Small Forward / 6-8 / Team: Atlanta Hawks 5.1 ppg, 3.6 rpg | |
Former elite recruit, now a hardworking role player. |
36. Shabazz Muhammad Unrestricted / Small Forward / 6-6 / Team: Shanxi Brave Dragons | |
A talented wing who might be best off trying his luck overseas for a few years before attempting another NBA comeback. |