2026 NBA free agent rankings: Top power forwards available this summer
· Yahoo Sports
We have taken our top free agents of the 2026 class list and split it into five positions: point guards, shooting guards, small forwards, power forwards, and centers.
Below, check out how we rank the power forwards of the 2026 class of NBA free agency:
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1. LeBron James / LA Lakers / Player Option
He finally started showing signs of his age this season, and the advanced analytics reflect that, but that's perfectly understandable considering he's now 41 with 23 seasons of wear and tear on his body. Even so, he remains highly effective as a scorer, rebounder and playmaker, just no longer at the levels of his late 30s.
- 2025/26 stats: 20.9 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 6.9 apg, 1.1 spg, 0.6 bpg, 51.2 FG%, 31.3 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $52,627,153
- Career earnings: $581,375,548
- Agent: Rich Paul
2. Kristaps Porzingis / Golden State
Health concerns remain his biggest issue, as he's become a bit unreliable with regard to his availability. When he's out there, though, he remains a unicorn - a skilled big man who can shoot threes, score off of face-ups, hit pull-up jumpers or drive by slower defenders, who can also protect the rim at a high level on the other end.
- 2025/26 stats: 17.1 ppg, 5.0 rpg, 2.7 apg, 0.6 spg, 1.3 bpg, 44.9 FG%, 34.3 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $30,731,707
- Career earnings: $235,247,782
- Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Janis Porzingis
3. Tari Eason / Houston / Restricted
Put up ridiculous three-point shooting numbers in 2025-26, which is possibly not sustainable in future seasons, but even so, he's a great two-way role player. A hybrid forward with quickness, skilled as an outside shooter, athleticism getting to the basket and good finishing ability.
- 2025/26 stats: 10.3 ppg, 6.3 rpg, 1.5 apg, 1.2 spg, 0.5 bpg, 40.9 FG%, 36.4 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $5,675,766
- Career earnings: $16,360,240
- Agent: Chafie Fields, Thaddeus Foucher
4. Draymond Green / Golden State / Player Option
Still playing at a high level on the defensive end, while trucking along with his usual contributions on offense - and antics on the court. Good rebounder and playmaker, and can guard multiple positions still at a high level. He said himself he thinks he's got another two to four years left of playing, so he could opt out to lock in one more big contract before retirement.
- 2025/26 stats: 8.5 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 5.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.6 bpg, 41.7 FG%, 32.3 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $25,892,857
- Career earnings: $227,935,110
- Agent: Rich Paul
5. Tobias Harris / Detroit
Has made a great impact since getting to Detroit, helping the team shift the culture and turn into a winner. Good three-point shooter and face-up attacker, who is a versatile defender thanks to his quick feet laterally and solid base of strength.
- 2025/26 stats: 13.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 2.5 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.4 bpg, 46.2 FG%, 34.9 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $26,634,146
- Career earnings: $300,503,505
- Agent: Torrell Harris
6. Harrison Barnes / San Antonio
Veteran power forward who can space the floor from three, drive the ball and finish around the basket a bit. Has some defensive versatility thanks to his lateral mobility.
- 2025/26 stats: 10.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 2.0 apg, 0.7 spg, 45.1 FG%, 38.7 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $19,000,000
- Career earnings: $224,120,874
- Agent: Sam Goldfeder
7. John Collins / LA Clippers
Explosive big man with some solid post moves. Has shot the basketball from three extremely well over the past two seasons. Still a bit lacking as a defender, but overall, he's been making a very positive impact in Los Angeles and Utah, making him a solid free-agent target for teams this summer.
- 2025/26 stats: 13.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 1.0 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.8 bpg, 55.0 FG%, 40.6 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $26,580,000
- Career earnings: $135,891,952
- Agent: Jeff Schwartz, Sean Kennedy
8. Rui Hachimura / LA Lakers
Big man with skill, who can dribble, drive, hit shots with his feet set or off-the-dribble and provide defensive versatility, guarding from forwards to bigs.
- 2025/26 stats: 11.1 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.6 spg, 0.3 bpg, 50.5 FG%, 43.4 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $18,259,259
- Career earnings: $71,615,119
- Agent: Darren 'Mats' Matsubara, Jason Ranne
9. Jeremy Sochan / New York
Intriguing player thanks to his ball-handling and playmaking at his 6-foot-8 size. Solid slasher and finisher around the cup but a very poor outside shooter. Still, maintains some intrigue thanks to his skill and versatility on defense.
- 2025/26 stats: 3.4 ppg, 2.3 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.4 spg, 49.1 FG%, 23.7 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $7,902,859
- Career earnings: $23,259,124
- Agent: Deirunas Visockas
10. Quinten Post / Golden State / Restricted
Floor-spacing big man with some post-up abilities. A bit of a plodder, so not the best switch defender, but can block some shots and fight on the glass.
- 2025/26 stats: 7.8 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.4 spg, 0.5 bpg, 44.1 FG%, 33.6 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $1,955,377
- Career earnings: $2,420,046
- Agent: Mark Bartelstein, George Roussakis
11. Kenrich Williams / Oklahoma City / Team Option
Three-point shooting big man who can fight on the glass and play some solid defense. A positive impact player off the bench.
- 2025/26 stats: 6.5 ppg, 3.1 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.6 spg, 49.2 FG%, 40.4 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $7,163,000
- Career earnings: $28,485,938
- Agent: Adam Pensack, Ben Pensack
12. Dominick Barlow / Philadelphia / Team Option
Athletic power forward with good defensive versatility thanks to his lateral quickness, but a poor outside shooter.
- 2025/26 stats: 8.0 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 1.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 0.7 bpg, 53.8 FG%, 26.6 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $3,765,668
- Career earnings: $4,414,004
- Agent: Todd Ramasar
13. Jordan Walsh / Boston / Team Option
Showing more promise of late as a slasher and three-point shooter. Can get some buckets off the dribble. Solid defender who gives good effort on that end of the floor.
- 2025/26 stats: 5.3 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 0.7 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.5 bpg, 52.7 FG%, 41.4 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $2,221,677
- Career earnings: $5,283,097
- Agent: Ramon Sessions
14. Marvin Bagley / Dallas
Having a nice bounce-back season, putting up double-digit points and hitting the three-ball at an impressive level. The level of interest he gets in free agency will depend on how sustainable teams think his three-point shooting is.
- 2025/26 stats: 10.3 ppg, 6.1 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.5 spg, 0.7 bpg, 61.6 FG%, 45.2 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $3,080,921
- Career earnings: $76,183,638
- Agent: Jeff Schwartz
15. Mouhamed Gueye / Atlanta / Team Option
Disruptive defender who can block shots and rack up steals. Solid slasher on the other end. His NBA future will depend on his three-point shooting, which has been poor thus far.
- 2025/26 stats: 4.6 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.5 bpg, 45.8 FG%, 31.7 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $2,221,677
- Career earnings: $5,336,091
- Agent: Amandeep Dhesi
16. Dean Wade / Cleveland
Stand-still shooter from beyond the arc, though his shooting percentages aren't anything out of this world. Great size for a spot-up shooter.
- 2025/26 stats: 5.8 ppg, 4.2 rpg, 1.5 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.4 bpg, 43.2 FG%, 35.4 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $6,623,456
- Career earnings: $24,106,283
- Agent: Austin Walton, Adam Papas
17. Trendon Watford / Philadelphia / Team Option
Athletic, floor-spacing power forward with some ability as a ball-handler and defensive versatility.
- 2025/26 stats: 6.8 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 2.6 apg, 0.3 spg, 0.4 bpg, 50.9 FG%, 20.0 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $2,461,463
- Career earnings: $9,207,772
- Agent: Thaddeus Foucher, Joe Smith
18. Nicolas Batum / LA Clippers / Team Option
Very likely headed toward retirement this summer, but can still contribute in spot minutes with his length, defense and spot-up shooting. Solid veteran to have in your locker room.
- 2025/26 stats: 4.1 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.3 bpg, 40.1 FG%, 40.1 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $5,601,600
- Career earnings: $209,392,775
- Agent: Bouna Ndiaye
19. Kevin Love / Utah
Great locker room presence and can still contribute when called upon with his three-point shooting and rebounding.
- 2025/26 stats: 6.7 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.8 apg, 0.4 spg, 39.7 FG%, 37.3 3P%
- 2025/26 earnings: $4,150,000
- Career earnings: $277,654,140
- Agent: Jeff Schwartz
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