The 2023 free agent class isn't great overall, but power forward is the strongest position out there.
Draymond Green headlines the class, and there are some promising young players right behind him.
Here are the top 11 power forwards from this class. (Note: All positional designations are pulled from Basketball-Reference.)
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NBA free agency 2023: Ranking the top 11 power forwards
1. Draymond Green | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Green declined his $27.6 million player option, making him one of the top unrestricted free agents on the market. At age 33, this is probably his last chance to try to get a multi-year deal for big money.
The Warriors, as much as they need him, are projected to go deep into the tax. Green has acknowledged that he may not be back because of their financial situation.
If Green does switch teams, then he still has a lot to offer on the defensive end of the floor. He finished in fourth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting and made his eighth All-Defensive Team. His passing and high feel aren't going away with age, either.
2. Jerami Grant | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Grant is widely expected to re-sign with the Trail Blazers, who traded for him last season. He had a breakout year, averaging 20.5 points per game and shooting an excellent 40.1 percent from beyond the arc.
He fits well alongside Damian Lillard as a stretch option and a scoring threat. Grant is also a good defender with great size at 6-8 and the tools to guard one-on-one.
Expect Grant to get a big payday. He's eligible to sign a four-year, $112 million extension with the Blazers.
3. Cameron Johnson | Status: Restricted free agent
The Nets have made it clear that they will match any offer sheet given to Johnson — and for good reason.
He's a good defender who is a career 39.3 percent 3-point shooter. He played well in the playoffs, scoring 18.5 points per game on 50.9 percent shooting from the field.
After being traded midseason, he showed that he might be capable of even more offensive creation.
4. Harrison Barnes | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Barnes is an 11-year veteran who has still been fairly productive this deep into his career, averaging 15.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game for the Kings last season. He's a decent defender and good 3-point shooter, hitting 37.8 percent of his attempts from deep for his career.
Barnes had a very up-and-down season for the Kings. He started off the year terribly, then played much better in the second half of the season. But those struggles reappeared in a disappointing playoff series in which he looked ineffective against the Warriors.
Barnes has seen his role get progressively smaller in Sacramento. He may be on the move.
5. Grant Williams | Status: Restricted free agent
Williams is a good two-way player who has developed his 3-point shot since coming into the league, hitting over 40 percent of his attempts from deep over the past two seasons. He has the strength to guard some of the tougher forward assignments in the league and decent feet to also stay in front of guards.
Williams is a good rotation player, but for whatever reason, he seems not to have earned the trust of coach Joe Mazzulla. The Celtics also have a tough salary cap situation to navigate in the coming years, so a big offer from someone could lead to Williams switching teams.
6. Rui Hachimura | Status: Restricted free agent
Hachimura earned himself a nice raise with his play in the postseason. He's improved substantially as a defender from his earlier days, and he's always been able to get to a good midrange shot whenever he wants.
Hachimura is entering his prime at 25 years old, and his athleticism has always intrigued teams. The Lakers have expressed interest in keeping him, but they will have competition.
7. P.J. Washington | Status: Restricted free agent
Washington is a good scorer. He averaged a career-high 15.7 points per game on an offense-starved Hornets team last season. He's a good stretch option, shooting 36.6 percent from 3-point range for his career, and he has some driving juice when he attacks closeouts, too.
He's a good roller with the ability to create a little with his passing or finish at the rim. He's more of a mixed bag defensively, as he can have trouble staying in front of guys at times.
8. Jae Crowder | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Crowder sat out most of the year after the Suns told him that his role was being reduced, then only played 18.9 minutes per game with the Bucks after they traded for him in February.
He's turning 33 in July, and he's not the player he once was. But he can still stretch the floor for teams — he shot 43.6 percent from deep for the Bucks. And he's a rugged, switchable defender.
9. Trey Lyles | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Lyles was an important part of the Kings' rotation last season. He's a versatile player who is capable of playing some small-ball five and stretching the floor with his shooting.
He can guard multiple positions. He rebounds hard, and he hustles. He would be a great backup big for any team.
10. Georges Niang | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Niang's lack of athleticism is always going to make him tough to play for extended minutes, but he is a good role player who is capable of bombing away from the 3-point line. He's hit 40.3 percent of his attempts for his career.
He can help with defensive rebounding, but his rim protection is nonexistent. He also has trouble staying solid in front of quicker players.
11. Kevin Love | Status: Unrestricted free agent
Love will turn 35 next season, and he's definitely entering the final stages of his career. But he showed in the Heat's playoff run that he can still contribute as a rotation player.
He remains one of the best outlet passers in the league. As a career 37 percent 3-point shooter, defenses still respect him.
And while he has always been limited defensively, he actually held up well in the playoffs. His lack of speed is an issue, but he's adept at taking charges and being in the right spot.
