2024 NBA free agent rankings: Top shooting guards available this summer

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Tue, 24 Sept 2024, 3:07 am·2-min read

Mar 31, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Justin Holiday (9) before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

POINT GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS /

POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS

1. Justin Holiday / Denver

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 10: Justin Holiday #9 of the Denver Nuggets handles the ball under pressure from Saben Lee #38 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on October 10, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Spot-up shooting guard who can play some defense.

2023/24 stats: 4.0 ppg, 1.2 rpg, 1.2 apg, 45.4 FG%, 40.4 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448

Career earnings: $34,337,469

Agent: Bernie Lee

2. James Bouknight / Charlotte

Former high draft pick who has struggled to make his game translate to the top level. Some off-the-dribble scoring chops.

2023/24 stats: 3.6 ppg, 0.6 rpg, 0.4 apg, 43.9 FG%, 43.3 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $4,570,080

Career earnings: $8,516,640

Agent: Nick Blatchford

3. Wesley Matthews / Atlanta

Mar 30, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Wesley Matthews (32) drives to the basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

A veteran guard/forward that can defend and hit open threes. A pure 3-and-D player with inefficient shooting numbers of late.

2023/24 stats: 3.1 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 0.6 apg, 35.1 FG%, 34.8 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $3,196,448

Career earnings: $114,834,028

Agent: Jeff Austin

4. Lester Quinones / Golden State

Good outside shooter at the 2-guard spot which should help him stick around at the NBA level.

2023/24 stats: 4.4 ppg, 1.9 rpg, 1.0 apg, 39.7 FG%, 36.4 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $1,108,597

Career earnings: $129,405

Agent: Scott Nichols

5. Jared Butler / Washington / Team Option

Combo guard who can get some buckets but needs to improve three-point shot.

2023/24 stats: 6.3 ppg, 1.5 rpg, 3.2 apg, 48.8 FG%, 30.8 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $1,809,782

Career earnings: $2,599,913

Agent: Mark Bartelstein and Kieran Piller

6. Lindy Waters III / Oklahoma City / Team Option

Apr 14, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) dribbles the ball down the court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Decent backup point guard who can really shoot the three-ball. Uses quickness well on defense.

2023/24 stats: 3.6 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.6 apg, 47.1 FG%, 43.5 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $766,095

Career earnings: $2,476,403

Agent: Herb Rudoy

7. Trent Forrest / Atlanta

If he could shoot, he probably wouldn't be heading into free agency. Athletic point guard with a lot of strength as a driver. But lack of a jumper really hurts him in modern NBA. Very solid defender, too.

2023/24 stats: 2.2 ppg, 1.3 rpg, 2.4 apg, 37.8 FG%, 20.0 3P%

2023/24 earnings: $1,112,933

Career earnings: $1,442,792

Agent: Bill Duffy

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