2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top centers available this summer

frank urbina, raul barrigon

Tue, 17 Sept 2024, 2:07 am·2-min read

Mar 6, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo (15) warms up prior to a game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

1. Bismack Biyombo / Oklahoma City

Feb 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo (15) gestures to his team on a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Shot-blocking specialist who won't provide much else on either end of the floor, but can still have a role thanks to rim-protection.

2023/24 stats: 4.4 ppg, 5.2 rpg, 1.3 apg, 56.5 FG%, 48.1 FT%

2023/24 earnings: $5,000,000

Career earnings: $91,848,157

Agent: BJ Armstrong and Jason Ranne

2. Tristan Thompson / Cleveland

Experienced center who's lost a step athletically but can still give a team strong screens and some rebounding toughness down low. Can finish around the rim.

2023/24 stats: 3.3 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.0 apg, 60.8 FG%, 28.8 FT%

2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448

Career earnings: $118,659,914

Agent: Rich Paul

3. Harry Giles / LA Lakers

Mar 27, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Harry Giles III (20) spins toward the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Dejon Jarreau (77) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Former superstar prospect who had injuries totally derail his career. Still retained some bounce, allowing him to be an around-the-basket finisher.

2023/24 stats: 2.1 ppg, 1.4 rpg, 0.3 apg, 46.0 FG%, 21.4 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $2,306,554

Career earnings: $8,265,804

Agent: Daniel Hazan

4. JaVale McGee / Sacramento

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Shot-blocking, rim-diving big man with tons of experience, including in international play.

2023/24 stats: 4.0 ppg, 2.7 rpg, 0.4 bpg, 59.8 FG%, 57.8 FT%

2023/24 earnings: $5,544,772

Career earnings: $14,661,219

Agent: BJ Armstrong

5. Cody Zeller / New Orleans

Quick big man who can set screens and get to the basket quickly on rolls. Iffy hands in traffic and not much of a switch defender.

2023/24 stats: 1.8 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 0.9 apg, 41.9 FG%, 33.3 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448

Career earnings: $76,543,676

Agent: Sam Goldfeder and Mike Lindeman

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