2019 Free Agent Power Forwards: Who do you want most and why?

[Ghost of Kleine]

Here's the list of 2019 Free agent power forwards:

By: HoopsHype | November 27, 2018

POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS


1. Kristaps Porzingis
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-11 / Team: New York Knicks
One of the most unique talents in the NBA thanks to his blend of rim protection and three-point touch. He’s coming off a major injury (ACL tear) so it’ll be important to note how he looks upon his return. Will his return even be in the 2018-19 season?

Agent: Janis Porzingis 2018/19 Earnings: $5,697,054 Career Earnings: $12,953,040

2. Tobias Harris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
21.5 ppg, 8.7 rpg
Tobias Harris’ improvements as an three-point shooter have helped him blossom into the prototypical modern-day stretch four. Will be a hot commodity once he hits free agency.

Agent: Torrel Harris 2018/19 Earnings: $14,800,000 Career Earnings: $55,749,880

3. Nikola Mirotic
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
19.1 ppg, 10.8 rpg
An excellent floor-spacing big man with quick feet defensively. Took his career performance in 2017-18 and has gotten even better, and more consistent, this season.

Agent: Bill Duffy 2018/19 Earnings: $12,500,000 Career Earnings: $29,131,175

4. Julius Randle
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
18.1 ppg, 9.0 rpg
Elite finisher around the paint. Specializes in using athleticism to drive by slower big men. Has been a great fit in his first year with the Pelicans. Averaging career numbers in multiple categories.

Agent: Aaron Mintz 2018/19 Earnings: $8,641,000 Career Earnings: $13,545,962

5. Paul Millsap
Team Option / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Denver Nuggets
12.9 ppg, 6.7 rpg
Averaging his lowest points per game in nine years. Still a versatile big man who can defend at a high level and score when needed.

Agent: DeAngelo Simmons 2018/19 Earnings: $29,230,769 Career Earnings: $121,314,973

6. Marcus Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Boston Celtics
13.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg
Provides the Celtics with an element of toughness they wouldn’t have without him. Solid scoring big man who can iso, post-up and shoot the long ball.

Agent: Rich Paul 2018/19 Earnings: $5,375,000 Career Earnings: $22,928,419

7. Thaddeus Young
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-8 / Team: Indiana Pacers
9.9 ppg, 5.3 rpg
His numbers are down but still an important contributor thanks to his defense and finishing around the basket.

Agent: Jim Tanner 2018/19 Earnings: $13,764,045 Career Earnings: $81,810,523

8. Taj Gibson
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Minnesota Timberwolves
10.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg
Tough, throwback big with a decent jumper. Hard-nosed defender.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein 2018/19 Earnings: $14,000,000 Career Earnings: $52,275,668

9. Markieff Morris
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Washington Wizards
10.4 ppg, 4.7 rpg
A tough power forward with decent scoring touch from the outside. The type of enforcer you want to have a role on your team.

Agent: Rich Paul 2018/19 Earnings: $8,600,000 Career Earnings: $32,031,329

10. Al-Farouq Aminu
Unrestricted / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
8.2 ppg, 8.3 rpg
Not a great scorer, but does the little things that help you win. Plus defender from the wing.

Agent: Raymond Brothers 2018/19 Earnings: $6,957,105 Career Earnings: $35,502,591

11. Bobby Portis
Restricted / Power Forward / 6-10 / Team: Chicago Bulls
10.5 ppg, 10.0 rpg
Excellent bench scorer for a big man and appeared to be improving his defense and rebounding prior to going down with a knee injury.

Agent: Mark Bartelstein 2018/19 Earnings: $2,494,346 Career Earnings: $4,361,160

12. Marvin Williams
Player Option / Power Forward / 6-9 / Team: Charlotte Hornets
8.2 ppg, 4.8 rpg
Floor-spacing 4-man with underrated defensive versatility.

Agent: Jim Tanner 2018/19 Earnings: $14,087,500 Career Earnings: $107,703,378.

Now who do you hope that the suns get and what are the greatest contributions/skill sets do you believe they will bring to our team.

[Ghost of Kleine]

For instance, I for my part would choose these top 3 power forwards in this order because?

Or I expect the suns to most likely choose this particular power forward based on?

1-Julius Randle: *(If cap space permits) Due to his versatility, power game and rebounding.

2-Paul Millsap: *(again, if cap space permits) Due to his premiere scoring ability, Versatility both offensively as well as defensively, his rebounding, And his leadership qualities.

3-Nikola Mirotic: Due to his size, defensive skill set, good rebounding numbers and His really good shooting skill set.....especially out to the 3.


*Now with that being said, I'd love to have Tobias Harris, But I really don't want to pay around near max contract price for him, If I could find something cheaper and more cost efficient. Also, realistically, he'd be out of our price range, Once we secure a good point guard.

[jcsunsfan]

Mirotic. He helps teams win. He would be perfect beside Ayton. His cost should be somewhat reasonable.


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[dremill24]

Maxi Kleber

[Mjee]

Tobias Harris ... bonified all star for years to come !!! Can score in bunches, reminds me of a young drama free melo ... maybe Channing Frye can tell him to come here (they are cousins)

[Dirk]

Maxi Kleber

German blocking machine.

https://streamable.com/znkpx

[MrMiyagi]

KEEEEEEEFFFFFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Revived]

Bobby Portis may be the best bang for the buck because I think he can be had for very cheap. Plus he has a hard nosed approach which should could be a good compliment for Ayton and his approach.

[dremill24]

Maxi Kleber

German blocking machine.

https://streamable.com/znkpx

Kid is just a solid two-way player.

[WeekapaugGroove]

It's close between Randle and Mirotic if they spend realtively big on a PF. I think Randle is a little better player but mirotic is a better fit with Ayton.

If they spend elsewhere and are looking for a value contract my favorite guy is aminu. Good role player who does dirty work. I wouldn't mind Marvin Williams on a cheap deal either.

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[Wilber85]

Aren't we getting Zion Williamson?

[Ryu]

Nikola Mirotic or Bobby Portis, either would be a nice fit alongside Ayton.

Tho, I think Mirotic will be very expensive given his season so far.

[Sunsfan76]

Tobias Harris. But that is not realistic.

2. Mirotic
3. Randle

[Sunsfan76]

Aren't we getting Zion Williamson?

Only a 14% chance of that.

So most likely No.

[Ghost of Kleine]

Maxi Kleber

German blocking machine.

https://streamable.com/znkpx

Looks just like what we need defensively next to Ayton.

I think it's imperative for us find a strong defensive 4 to cover our need for weak side shotblocking, and rebounding.

[Scutt]

Nikola Mirotic or Bobby Portis, either would be a nice fit alongside Ayton.

Tho, I think Mirotic will be very expensive given his season so far.

The Suns should sign both and let them fight it out for who starts.

[bwgood77]

Maxi Kleber

German blocking machine.

https://streamable.com/znkpx

Kid is just a solid two-way player.

With that shot blocking and solid DRTG/DBPM along with 34% from 3, he might be a nice fit next to Ayton, and not all that expensive.

[Ghost of Kleine]

Aren't we getting Zion Williamson?

That would be truly awesome!!!....But nothing can truly be counted on considering the draft, Especially now with the odds being even out exactly between 3 teams.....Also, The odds of our Franchise getting the first pick twice being very unlikely.....I could see us picking around 3-4 best bet!

[dremill24]

German blocking machine.

https://streamable.com/znkpx

Kid is just a solid two-way player.

With that shot blocking and solid DRTG/DBPM along with 34% from 3, he might be a nice fit next to Ayton, and not all that expensive.

Hes a RFA though, so I doubt he goes anywhere.

[LukasBMW]

I'd max KP.

Go big or go home.