2017 NBA Free-Agency Big Board: Top 25 Remaining Players

The 2017 NBA free-agent class hasn't quite been picked clean, but its inventory is starting to resemble the final 30 minutes of a garage sale.

While a host of players remain available, most are on the market for a reason. Some are snared in the thorny world of restricted free agency, while others are battling against Father Time or spotty track records.

With Otto Porter Jr. having received his $106 million offer sheet with the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday, per ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski, the top 12 players from Bleacher Report's initial top 100 list are all off the table. Just four from our top 20 are unclaimed—three of them restricted free agents, the other a role-playing reserve.

Still, this is a time when bargain shoppers are out in full force as more and more cap space gets squeezed across the Association. The 25 best players available—as ranked by the aforementioned top 100—now move under the microscope as clubs attempt to fit their basketball dreams into their financial realities.

25. Willie Reed, C, Unrestricted

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 5.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.7 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 66

It's usually tricky to spot untapped potential in a 27-year-old, but late-bloomer Willie Reed could be the exception. He's only completed two NBA campaigns to date, and the last one was his first as a regular rotation member.

He has more limitations than selling points, but he's efficient inside (56.8 percent shooting last season) and active on the glass (11.6 rebounds per 36 minutes). That's enough to create a robust market for his services, which includes the Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Atlanta Hawks, Philadelphia 76ers and Indiana Pacers, according to Turner Sports' David Aldridge.

24. Ersan Ilyasova, PF, Unrestricted

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.3 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 65

Spacing, scoring and occasional rebounding—those are the primary strengths of Ersan Ilyasova. Defense stands as his biggest weakness, and he's never been much of a ball-mover.

But 6'10" snipers are a boon to today's attacks, and eventually that should spark what's been a quiet market for the 30-year-old.

23. JaVale McGee, C, Unrestricted

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.1 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.9 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 64

JaVale McGee's initial campaign with Golden State simultaneously repaired his reputation and netted him an NBA title. The energizing 7-footer was limited to short, frenetic bursts, which he used to deliver personal bests in field-goal shooting (65.2) and player efficiency rating (25.2).

The Warriors hope to keep McGee around, according to ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski, who added that McGee also met with the Clippers.

22. Tony Allen, SG, Unrestricted

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.4 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 63

The Grindfather's seven-year run with the Memphis Grizzlies could be nearing its end. A source told David Aldridge the Clippers—coached and headed by Tony Allen's former skipper, Doc Rivers—have discussed potential sign-and-trades with the Grizzlies.

Allen has been selected to All-Defensive squads six times, including each of the last three seasons. Allen's 2.15 defensive real plus-minus trailed only Andre Roberson among shooting guards this past year.

21. Ian Clark, PG/SG, Unrestricted

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.8 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.1 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 61

The Warriors seemingly no longer have a need for scoring guard Ian Clark after tabbing Nick Young to provide their second-unit sniping. So, Clark must convince suitors that his 2016-17 production—including 48.7 percent shooting (37.4 from three)—could be replicated outside of Oakland.

Former Warriors wing Justin Holiday found success outside the system, but Leandro Barbosa and Brandon Rush both disappointed after defecting from the Dubs last summer.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 2.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.9 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 60

The injury bug got the best of Andrew Bogut again in 2016-17. He had a blink-and-you-missed-it tenure with the Cleveland Cavaliers, breaking his left leg less than a minute into his debut.

Still, there's always interest in a paint-protecting 7-footer who can facilitate offense with pinpoint passing from the elbows. Although he's averaged fewer than 24 minutes a night each of the past three seasons, he said there are "four or five teams...that I'm talking to," per Michael Randall of the Herald Sun.

Despite his unfortunate health history, he's blocked the 10th-most shots and grabbed the 18th-most rebounds since being selected first overall in 2005.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 7.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.7 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 59

One way or another, it seems Alan Williams' future will be with the Phoenix Suns.

Yahoo Sports' Jordan Schultz heard the Suns would match a "reasonable" offer sheet, while Arizona Sports 98.7's John Gambadoro reported they offered the big man a four-year deal in the $5-6 million range per season.

Williams only has 57 games under his belt since going undrafted in 2015. But he's already shown an elite skill on the glass (22.4 rebounding percentage, would have ranked fifth if he qualified).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.0 points, 6.6 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 1.3 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 57

All is quiet on the Alex Len front. He was identified early in free agency as perhaps an attainable restricted free agent by The Vertical's Shams Charania, but it's been crickets since.

That's not unique to Len, as several centers have encountered a tepid response. Still, it's a disappointing development for the 24-year-old former No. 5 pick.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 18.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.3 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 56

A slew of dominoes had to fall in front of him first, but Derrick Rose finally sits atop the free-agent point guard pecking order.

The former MVP has met with the Milwaukee Bucks, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, and been contacted by the New York Knicks, per ESPN.com's Ian Begley. The Dallas Mavericks are also said to be a "serious contender" for his services, a source told Marc Berman of the New York Post.

Even with the Clippers seemingly out of the race after landing Milos Teodosic, there seems to be sufficient interest in Rose. His 47.1 field-goal percentage was the best since his sophomore year, while his points per game was a five-year high.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 53

A busy summer for the world champion Warriors hasn't yet included the re-signing of Zaza Pachulia, but it could at any moment. Sam Amick of USA Today reports the Dubs are "still expected to re-sign" their starting center.

Pachulia shot a career-best 53.4 percent with the Warriors and averaged the 15th most screen assists per game (3.5) despite playing only 18.1 minutes.

Update (5pm et, July 7): Bogdanovich has agreed to a two-year, $21M offer with the Indian Pacers, per @wojespn.

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2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.1 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 52

Bojan Bogdanovic might have hit the open market one year too late. This hasn't been the wild spending spree that last summer was, though Bogdanovic's reported contract desire makes it seem that way—a three- or four-year deal with a $16 million annual salary, per CSN's Chris Miller.

Maybe that's why the Washington Wizards are already searching for sign-and-trade options, sources told CSN's J. Michael. They could be out there. At one point, ESPN's Chris Haynes reported serious interest from the Kings, Denver Nuggets and Hawks, though the first two have since spent substantial money on other players.

Bogdanovic doesn't help in a ton of areas, but at times he's both a sniper (37.4 percent since 2015-16) and ignitable scorer (16 outings of 20-plus points this past year).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.0 points, 2.2 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.4 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 51

It's been a slow-moving market so far for Luc Mbah a Moute, which isn't the biggest surprise. He's been a defense-only contributor for most of his career, and some of his offensive strides with the Clippers could be met with skepticism.

For instance, he shot 39.1 percent from beyond the arc this season—or almost nine full points higher than his previous eight campaigns. It wasn't a high volume of shots either (109 total), and he had at least four feet of room to fire on nearly all of them (102).

That said, he shouldn't have a hard time eventually collecting more than the $2.3 million option he declined. He's worth more than that as a versatile defender alone (2.32 defensive real-plus minus, 33rd overall), and even if he's feasting on open looks, he's still converting them at an encouraging clip.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.5 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 50

Marreese Speights made a $2.1 million wager that he's worth more on the open market than his 2017-18 player option with the Clippers. As a 6'10" center with legitimate three-point range (1.3 makes, 37.2 percent last season), he's probably right.

But perimeter-oriented bigs aren't the rare commodities they were before. And there are younger ones who are also unsigned and likely above Mo Buckets on most big boards.

Suitors will eventually come around to him. His last three seasons have been his best in terms of points per 36 minutes, and this past year's 58.4 true shooting percentage was easily a new personal high.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 44

All signs point to Nikola Mirotic and the Chicago Bulls finding a way to continue their partnership. But it's anyone's guess as to when that happens or what kind of contract comes out of it.

The Bulls seem to have numbers they're comfortable with in years and dollars and, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune, are essentially telling Mirotic either take the deal or go find a better offer. Sources told Johnson the economic gap between them is "not that large," and while Mirotic has interest from at least two teams, he doesn't have visits scheduled.

Mirotic has flashed a diverse scoring arsenal, but inconsistency has plagued his first three seasons. Last year was his first with a below-average PER (14.5).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 39

Any chance Argentina's sports icon share secrets? San Antonio Spurs fans should hope so.

While reports indicate Manu Ginobili is still deciding his Alamo City future, Argentinean soccer legend Diego Maradona said that call has already been made. While talking to Andrei Kirilenko and a crowd of reporters at the Confederations Cup, Maradona said Ginobili wants to play two more seasons with the Spurs, according to Clarin.com (via Nick Moyle of the San Antonio Express-News).

Ginobili, who turns 40 later this month, averaged career lows in points, minutes (18.7) and field-goal shooting (39.0) last season. But once the stakes elevated, so did his game. He reached double figures five times in the postseason, including outings of 21, 17 and 15 points in the Western Conference Finals.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 38

It's been a tricky summer for restricted free agents not named Otto Porter Jr., but Jonathon Simmons' recruitment has been active from the start. Hours after the market opened, The Vertical's Shams Charania reported Simmons was gauging interest from the Kings, Timberwolves and Clippers.

All three have since signed significant pieces, but Simmons' market hasn't dried up. The Kings are still in the hunt as are the Knicks, per Sporting News' Sean Deveney, who heard from sources San Antonio might be willing to offer Simmons a three-year, $30 million deal.

He's a streaky shooter and erratic scorer, but his athleticism and energy make him a dynamic defender and transition threat.

Update (5pm et, July 7): Tyreke Evans has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

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2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 37

Tyreke Evans' free-agency venture has been more like a trip to the DMV. Based on a lack of reports, it seems the former Rookie of the Year is sitting around and waiting to be called.

Gordon Hayward's delayed decision caused a traffic jam among all the unsigned wings behind him. Several have since secured their deals, so Evans could hear his name sooner than later.

He split last season between the Kings and New Orleans Pelicans, averaging career lows in field-goal shooting (40.5) and counting categories across the board. But he's slippery off the dribble, capable of playing multiple positions, and his outside touch is trending up (36.9 percent the last two seasons, 27.8 before).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 7.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.5 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 35

With his All-Star days well behind him, David Lee is more of a finishing touch than a primary focus for free-agent shoppers. But his market is picking up of late, according to ESPN.com's Michael C. Wright.

Lee likely fills one of two roles now—a role player on a contender or a veteran leader on a rebuilder. He played the former for the Spurs last season and delivered one of his best shooting seasons to date (59.0 field-goal percentage, 61.3 true shooting percentage).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.3 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 30

C.J. Miles remaining unsigned is one of this summer's bigger head-scratchers. It's apparently not due to a lack of interest. On Tuesday, 1500 ESPN's Darren Wolfson had Miles on the radars of the Timberwolves, Heat, Kings and Hawks.

That list is thinner now and probably lighter on spending money than Miles would have liked. Despite possessing a few of today's most coveted traits—three-and-D ability, positional versatility—he might not fetch as large a salary as he originally hoped.

Last season, he set personal highs in three-point makes (169) and accuracy (41.3 percent) while grading out as a top-30 performer at his position (0.35 real plus-minus, 25th among small forwards).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 10.4 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 1.1 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 26

Like other restricted free agents, Mason Plumlee has heard only crickets since the market opened. That should be confusing for a 27-year-old coming off his best NBA season, but several forces are working against him.

While his passing ability fits the mold of a modern big, he lacks the more desired strengths of rim protection and floor spacing. There's also a glut of big men on the market, and not all of them are trapped in the limbo that is restricted free agency.

This likely ends with Plumlee staying in Denver at a price point the Nuggets like. They might be loaded with frontcourt players, but Nikola Jokic is the only true center on the roster.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.4 steals, 1.1 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 23

It sounded so intriguing at the time. Less than two weeks ahead of the market opening, Pau Gasol declined his $16.2 million option to work out a longer deal with the Spurs and—more importantly—increase their spending power.

But a summer that started with Chris Paul as the focus pivoted all the way to a 30-year-old Rudy Gay coming off an Achilles tear. The scoring forward reached a two-year, $16 million deal with the silver and black, sources told ESPN.com's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Is that the upgrade Gasol envisioned? Probably not—but that doesn't matter now. The 37-year-old should have his own payday coming shortly after shooting 50.2 percent overall and 56-of-104 from three during his first season with the Spurs.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.4 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 19

JaMychal Green's restricted free agency is becoming posturing at its finest.

First, Green's agent, Michael Hodges, brought word that the Grizzlies had yet to talk contract particulars since the start of free agency, per Ronald Tillery of the Commercial Appeal. "I'm looking at two offer sheets and sign-and-trades," Hodges said. "Seems to us Memphis is going in a different direction."

Not even an hour later, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski that Memphis had, in fact, made an offer to Green on July 1 and was now awaiting an offer sheet.

It seems Hodges might be looking for leverage he'll struggle to get. The Grizzlies have both control of this situation and a need at power forward. The smart money is on Green filling it with modern three-point range and throwback grit.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 5.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.8 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 18

Had Dewayne Dedmon broken out ahead of 2016's free agency—a market that deemed Timofey Mozgov and Joakim Noah worth a combined $136 million—he'd be resting comfortably atop a mountain of money right now.

Dedmon checks off multiple contemporary boxes as an athletic finisher (62.2 percent shooting), active rim-runner and elite interior defender (44.5 percent allowed at the rim, fifth among qualified bigs). Just 27 years old and even younger in NBA years, he seems like he should be mulling over multiple mega-dollar offers.

But Dedmon is trapped in the big-man gridlock. Other than murmurs of potentially being a backup plan for the Warriors, per USA Today's Sam Amick, Dedmon has basically been left out of the discussion. He's too good to go unclaimed much longer, but he might need some of this frontcourt congestion to clear out.

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 8.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 14

Have we mentioned restricted free agency is rough?

On the first evening of free agency, Eddie Sefko of the Dallas Morning News referred to negotiations between Nerlens Noel and the Mavericks as a "waiting game." Five days later, Sefko went with "a holding pattern, a staring contest or whatever."

Dallas has no reason to accelerate this. Noel's name has mostly been kept away from the rumor mill, save for interest from the Hawks being reported by HoopsHype's Alex Kennedy. And even if an outside offer arrives at some point, the Mavs retain the option to match.

Just 23 years old, Noel has already proved capable of wreaking defensive havoc. He can switch out to the perimeter and protect above the rim, and he's the only player to average at least 2.0 steals and 1.5 blocks per 36 minutes each of the last three seasons.

But he's also red-flagged by a limited offensive array and significant injury risk (lost his would-be rookie year to a torn ACL, missed 31 games last season).

2016-17 Per-Game Stats: 13.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks

Top 100 Ranking: 13

The Detroit Pistons and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could be in for a long summer.

There's always the chance a max offer—or something close to it—comes across the table at some point. But the list of potential suitors is fading fast.

The 76ers already gave $23 million to J.J. Redick. The Nets traded for D'Angelo Russell and inked Otto Porter to that max offer sheet. The Hawks have their own dilemma of whether to match Tim Hardaway Jr.'s four-year, $71 million offer from the Knicks, as reported by The Vertical's Shams Charania.

So, what will the Pistons do? Probably play the waiting game. They already signed Langston Galloway and spent a lottery pick on Luke Kennard. Detroit would need to shed salary in order to give Caldwell-Pope max money, and despite his defensive acumen, he's still a shooting guard with career accuracy rates of just 40.5 percent from the field and 33.4 percent outside.

Unless otherwise indicated, all stats from Basketball Reference, NBA.com or ESPN.com.

Zach Buckley covers the NBA for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter: @ZachBuckleyNBA.