Top 50 NBA Free Agents of 2014

Here are the Top 50 Free Agents of the 2014 NBA Free Agency Period, which will be updated as players sign with their respective teams:

1.  LeBron James (RFA - Early Termination Clause)

Previous Team: Miami Heat

After opting out of his contract with the Heat, James becomes the best player on the market since, well, himself, back in 2010.  He is said to be looking for a max contract which pay him $22.2 million per season.  It is possible LeBron only opted out to have more flexibility, then eventually just return to Miami, but it could also mean that he moves on.  As can be imagined, many teams have displayed interest, including Houston, Phoenix, Cleveland, and of course, Miami.  LeBron's decision is most likely the first domino to fall and then most of the other big-name players will sign new contracts.

Most-Likely Scenario: Miami Heat

2.  Carmelo Anthony (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: New York Knicks

Carmelo opted out of his contract as well, and looks likely to leave the Knicks.  He is the second-best scorer on the market behind James, and is most-likely looking to go to a contending team where he could be the piece that pushes them to championship-status.  The Bulls have been courting him, as well as possibly Houston or Miami, and of course Phil Jackson wants him to return to the Knicks.  Right now, if the Bulls could clear enough cap space to sign Carmelo, they would be the sure-fire favorite to win the Eastern Conference and possibly the NBA Finals.

Most-Likely Scenario: Chicago Bulls

3.  Eric Bledsoe (RFA)

Previous Team: Phoenix Suns

Bledsoe is an incredibly dynamic scorer and could be the centerpiece on the Suns for a very long time, and they will surely do anything they can to retain him.  They have already extended a qualifying offer to the star point guard, so they will be able to match any contract offered by another team.  Bledsoe wants to stay in Phoenix and they want him, so there shouldn't be much of a problem.

Most-Likely Scenario: Phoenix Suns

4.  Dirk Nowitzki

Previous Team: Dallas Mavericks

Dirk has been the face of the Mavericks franchise for such a long time, it is almost impossible to envision him in another uniform.  Mark Cuban wants him back, and he wants to be back, and it seems as if Dirk will return for yet another season as the Mavericks try to add more pieces (they already traded for Tyson Chandler) to contend for a championship.

Most-Likely Scenario: Dallas Mavericks

5.  Chris Bosh (RFA - Early Termination Clause)

Previous Team: Miami Heat

Bosh opted out of his contract, and now appears to be waiting on LeBron to make his decision.  However, no matter what James chooses, it seems that Bosh will return to the Heat.  He is a dynamic big-man who can shoot from the outside and rebound when needed, so Miami will undoubtedly do what they can to keep him.

Most-Likely Scenario: Miami Heat

6.  Greg Monroe (RFA)

Previous Team: Detroit Pistons

Monroe is one of the best offensive power forward/centers in the NBA, and one who could easily average over 20 points and over 10 rebounds per game for the next several years.  As a restricted free agent, the Pistons can match any offer for him, but might consider letting him walk as they already have Josh Smith to play power forward and Andre Drummond to play Center, so they do not particularly need him if the price of his contract is too high.  He will be well sought-after on the market and will probably earn a max-level contract.  The Lakers have been rumored to be interested and they usually get what they want, so that is something to look out for.

Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Lakers

7.  Chandler Parsons (RFA - Team Option)

Previous Team: Houston Rockets

Parsons is one of the best young wing-scorers around, and is all-the-more special because he was a second-round pick.  The Rockets have been rumored to be planning on declining their team option so they can re-sign him to a longer-term deal, but nothing has happened yet.  If they are planning to sign LeBron or Carmelo, then they may have to let Parsons walk.  Parsons will be an attractive piece to sign after LeBron if not by the Rockets, but they have the last say.

Most-Likely Scenario: Houston Rockets

8.  Dwayne Wade (RFA - Early Termination Clause)

Previous Team: Miami Heat

Wade left over $20 million on the table when he decided to become a free agent with the rest of Miami's Big 3, so the most likely reason for that move is that Wade wanted to give Pat Riley the money he needed to bring in some help to the Heat.  He has some knee problems and seems to be showing more and more signs of age, but can still flash his superstar ability at times and will most likely re-sign with the Heat on a team-friendly deal.

Most-Likely Scenario: Miami Heat

9.  Lance Stephenson

Previous Team: Indiana Pacers

Stephenson has had some off-court issues, but there is no denying his talent and scoring ability.  He brings a lot tenacity on the court and would add a lot to a contender.  It seems unlikely that the Pacers will re-sign him, as he will command a lot on the open market.  Stephenson is a potential triple-double every night, and many teams will be taking a look at him.  It is certainly possible he returns to Indiana, but Chicago, as well as Dallas, are intriguing destinations.

Most-Likely Scenario: Dallas Mavericks

10.  Zach Randolph [Opted-In to Player Option, then Re-Signed]

Previous Team: Memphis Grizzlies

After opting in to the final year of his contract where he will make $16.5 million, Z-Bo signed an extension with the Grizzlies that will pay him $10 million in each of the following two seasons.  Randolph is a rebounding machine who can score and is a centerpiece on a Memphis team hoping to rebound in 2014.

New Team: Memphis Grizzlies

11.  Gordon Hayward (RFA)

Previous Team: Utah Jazz

The Jazz would love to resign Hayward, but he might get offered so much money on the open market that they cannot afford to match his contract.  He is a young wing scorer, which is so rare in the NBA, and has enough size that he can rebound and defend above-average small forwards.  The Suns are reportedly very interested, and if they offer a big enough contract, then the Jazz will have a hard time matching it.

Most-Likely Scenario: Phoenix Suns

12.  Kyle Lowry

Previous Team: Toronto Raptors

Lowry has broken out in the last two seasons, and has become one of the league's best point guards.  He can score, pass, and defend, which is everything a point guard should do.  He will likely follow suit with his former teammate Chris Bosh and be the next Raptors star to score a big contract elsewhere, even though they can offer him the most money.  Lowry has been connected to the Heat, but his former team, the Rockets, have a real need at point guard and if they can deal Jeremy Lin (well, even if they can't) they will make a push for Lowry and end up with a very dynamic scoring team that would challenge for the Western Conference title next year.

Most-Likely Scenario: Houston Rockets

13.  Rudy Gay [Opted-In to Player Option]

Previous Team: Sacramento Kings

Gay opted into the final year of his contract next season, and will make $19.3 million.  This was a no-brainer for him, for even if Sacramento isn't Gay's favorite place, there is no where else that he would make that kind of money.  He hasn't played up to his huge contract since he signed it, although he has provided a nice scoring presence for the Kings and his previous teams.  He will hope to play up to his salary this season.

New Team: Sacramento Kings

14.  Luol Deng

Previous Team: Cleveland Cavaliers

Deng was traded midway through the year, but not because of his talent, instead as a salary dump.  Deng still can score, shoot from the outside, and defend, which is all any team that signs him will ask of him, and he could really help out a contending team and push them over the edge.  The Phoenix Suns and Atlanta Hawks appear interested, but Atlanta recently made a trade that cleared enough cap space to sign Deng, and seem the more likely destination.  They would have a formidable lineup with Deng in the mix.

Most-Likely Scenario: Atlanta Hawks

15.  Tim Duncan [Opted-In to Player Option]

Previous Team: San Antonio Spurs

There was no where else Duncan would go, it was comeback or retire.  Luckily for the Spurs, Duncan opted back in at a modest $10.3 million salary for next season, and will go for one last Championship run and attempt a repeat with the only team he has ever known.

New Team: San Antonio Spurs

16.  Isaiah Thomas

Previous Team: Sacramento Kings

Thomas is an exciting young player, but for some reason the Kings seem to dangle him in trade offers quite a bit.  He is a guard who can pass but also score, and could be somewhat of a poor-man's Eric Bledsoe this offseason and could have an impact similar to what Bledsoe did to the Suns, although to a lesser degree.  Luckily for the Kings, and quite surprisingly, Thomas isn't garnering that much attention in free-agency, perhaps because of Kyle Lowry's impending decision.  However, if the Kings are smart (and they haven't been too smart lately), they will re-sign their star young point guard.

Most-Likely Scenario: Sacramento Kings

17.  Greivis Vasquez

Previous Team: Toronto Raptors

Vasquez is one of the most underrated players in the NBA, and one who makes everyone around him better.  He is one of the most important reasons as to why the Raptors finished 3rd in the Eastern Conference despite not having the most talented roster around.  Any team that needs a point guard would be enamored with Vasquez's playmaking ability, but the Raptors will need him the most if Lowry walks.  He could become a starter next season and help the Raptors continue their run of success.

Most-Likely Scenario: Toronto Raptors

18.  Paul Pierce

Previous Team: Brooklyn Nets

Paul Pierce is old, but he is not done yet.  He still has some scoring ability and would be a quality player off the bench for a contender.  However, the recent Nets coaching fiasco (thanks, Jason Kidd) has left Kevin Garnett's future in question (he may retire) as well as Pierce's.  The latest rumor is that Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers are players for Pierce, and surely he'd love to move back to his hometown and play for the coach he had played for most of his career.

Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Clippers

19.  Marcin Gortat

Previous Team: Washington Wizards

When the Wizards traded for Gortat, many shrugged it off as a minor move that wouldn't really matter in the long run, but alas, Gortat helped an overachieving Wizards team make a serious run in the playoffs, and they will need to keep him around in order to do so again.  Gortat is a rim-protector who can score when needed, and plays a vital role on the Wizards team that they will not let get away.

Most-Likely Scenario: Washington Wizards

20.  Pau Gasol

Previous Team: Los Angeles Lakers

It seems all but certain that Gasol's time with the Lakers is up, and many teams seem interested in Gasol's talents.  The Knicks, Thunder, and Bulls have all claimed to be interested, but the most intriguing possibility is in Dallas.  Mark Cuban is known for bold moves, and the Mavericks seem to be going all-in this year after trading for Tyson Chandler.  If they target Lance Stephenson and then Gasol, they could really make a push for the Western Conference title.

Most-Likely Scenario: Dallas Mavericks

21.  Avery Bradley (RFA)

Previous Team: Boston Celtics

The Celtics extended a qualifying offer to Bradley, so they will be able to match any offer any team makes.  The Celtics really like Bradley's defense and so will likely try to retain him unless a ridiculous contract is offered by another team.  However, that doesn't appear likely to happen as Bradley has more value to the Celtics than anyone else, and look for him to remain in Boston next year.

Most-Likely Scenario: Boston Celtics

22.  Ray Allen

Previous Team: Miami Heat

Allen is most likely either going to retire or return to the Heat, where he won his second career championship, but he seems like the type of player with such a competitive drive that he would not be able to hang up the shoes before he really has to.  The Heat most definitely want the all-time greatest three-point shooter back on their team, and Allen probably will return in the end.

Most-Likely Scenario: Miami Heat

23.  Mario Chalmers

Previous Team: Miami Heat

Chalmers had an awful run in the playoffs, the Heat have Norris Cole and drafted Shabazz Napier.  Those factors all point to Chalmers leaving the Heat, especially because their hands are so tied with a limited amount of money to spend.  The Lakers have a need at point guard and would love to get their hands on a guy like Chalmers who knows how to play with superstars but still knock down shots when needed, so look for them to court Chalmers in free agency.


Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Lakers

24.  Jordan Crawford (RFA)

Previous Team: Golden State Warriors

Crawford had an incredible first half of the season for the Celtics before being traded, but his upside is limited unless he plays on a bad team so his suitors will probably be limited as well.  However, a team like the Milwaukee Bucks could use a guy like Crawford who could help out in the interim and perhaps be traded at the deadline for some pieces that could aid in their rebuild.  Other than that, there are not many options for Crawford in free-agency, although the Detroit Pistons could be an option if they are looking for help at shooting guard.

Most-Likely Scenario: Milwaukee Bucks

25.  Kris Humphries

Previous Team: Boston Celtics

Humphries was actually a very productive player for the Celtics last year, but will most likely get a contract worth much less than his previous one on the market this year.  There are not many teams who will be looking at Humphries, but the Knicks are one team who could be interested after trading Tyson Chandler to Dallas.  They could get Humphries on a short-term deal without eating up much cap space and still potentially sign one of the superstars available this year and next.

Most-Likely Scenario: New York Knicks

26.  Evan Turner

Previous Team: Indiana Pacers

There are not many teams who want a ball-hogging player on their team, but there are many teams with a need at Turner's position of shooting guard.  The Charlotte Hornets are one team that could be looking at Turner to complement Kemba Walker, and hope that he can mature enough to either be a good player for their team or become an asset they could trade away eventually.

Most-Likely Scenario: Charlotte Hornets

27.  Vince Carter

Previous Team: Dallas Mavericks

The age-defying Vince Carter should receive quite a bit of attention on the free-agent market this offseason, and one team to watch (along with the Heat, Thunder, Raptors, and Mavericks) is the Portland Trail Blazers as one who might go after him.  They have relatively little cap space but Carter could really add a scoring dynamic off the bench or occasionally in the starting lineup that the Blazers could use to get over the hump and make something happen in the playoffs.

Most-Likely Scenario: Portland Trail Blazers

28.  Spencer Hawes

Previous Team: Cleveland Cavaliers

Hawes has always been an underrated player, and will most likely sign for depth-level money this free-agency, and a team who seems to be interested in him is the Clippers, and Hawes is interested in them as well.  He could be a great bench piece behind Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan, which would really help the Clippers' chances in the playoffs as the Spurs showed this year how important depth is in deep playoff runs.

Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Clippers

29.  Rashard Lewis

Previous Team: Miami Heat

At this stage of his career, Lewis will be a veteran shooter at a minimum-level deal who will help team chemistry and likely outplay his salary, and therefore Lewis seems like the perfect fit with almost any team.  He likely only has a few years left, and so will want to spend it on a contending team, and Lewis does have enough left in the tank to contribute to a playoff team as he did with Miami, so he could help keep the Raptors at contender status if he signs with them.

Most-Likely Scenario: Toronto Raptors

30.  Emeka Okafor

Previous Team: Phoenix Suns

The Thunder had some serious problems when Serge Ibaka went down with an injury in the Western Conference Finals, so they will be looking to add depth at the power forward position this free agency.  Okafor is the perfect fit as he will come cheap and will not need to be counted on for heavy minutes, which will allow Oklahoma City to get the most out of this savvy veteran who still brings rebounding and defense to the table.

Most-Likely Scenario: Oklahoma City Thunder

31.  Boris Diaw

Previous Team: San Antonio Spurs
Most-Likely Scenario: San Antonio Spurs

32.  Ed Davis

Previous Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Most-Likely Scenario: Utah Jazz

33.  Glen Davis (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Clippers

34.  Ben Gordon

Previous Team: Charlotte Hornets
Most-Likely Scenario: Indiana Pacers

35.  Jerryd Bayless

Previous Team: Boston Celtics
Most-Likely Scenario: Detroit Pistons

36.  Andrea Bargnani [Declined Early Termination Clause]

Previous Team: New York Knicks
New Team: New York Knicks

37.  Andrei Kirilenko [Opted-In to Player Option]

Previous Team: Brooklyn Nets
New Team: Brooklyn Nets

38.  Patrick Patterson

Previous Team: Toronto Raptors
Most-Likely Scenario: Toronto Raptors

39.  Nick Young (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Los Angeles Lakers
Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Lakers

40.  Chris Andersen (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Miami Heat
Most-Likely Scenario: Houston Rockets

41.  Nate Robinson [Opted-In to Player Option]

Previous Team: Denver Nuggets
New Team: Denver Nuggets

42.  Mike Miller

Previous Team: Memphis Grizzlies
Most-Likely Scenario: Memphis Grizzlies

43.  Amar'e Stoudemire [Declined Early Termination Clause]

Previous Team: New York Knicks
Most-Likely Scenario: New York Knicks

44.  D.J. Augustin

Previous Team: Chicago Bulls
Most-Likely Scenario: Chicago Bulls

45.  Kirk Hinrich

Previous Team: Chicago Bulls
Most-Likely Scenario: Charlotte Hornets

46.  Danny Granger (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Los Angeles Clippers
Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Clippers

47.  Thabo Sefolosha

Previous Team: Oklahoma City Thunder
Most-Likely Scenario: Houston Rockets

48.  Udonis Haslem (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Miami Heat
Most-Likely Scenario: Miami Heat

49.  Channing Frye (RFA - Player Option)

Previous Team: Phoenix Suns
Most-Likely Scenario: Los Angeles Lakers

50.  Jameer Nelson (Bought Out)

Previous Team: Orlando Magic
Most-Likely Scenario: Atlanta Hawks

LeBron James Opts Out of Contract With Heat

          Since news broke that Carmelo Anthony would be entering free agency this offseason, LeBron James has announced to the Miami Heat that he will be exercising his early-termination clause.  Despite Pat Riley's public attempts to keep James in Miami, he seems determined to have the same flexibility that he was afforded after the 2010 season.  As James is the best player in the world, there will obviously be many teams interested in acquiring him, and the way he deals with all the attention this time around will go a long way towards the way he is viewed across the country (hopefully there is no "The Decision" this time).
          James has been connected to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Los Angeles Lakers, the Houston Rockets, and even the New York Knicks.  It is still possible that LeBron returns to Miami, but at this point the future of the "Big 3" is in serious question.  Things are really starting to heat up around the NBA, thats for sure.

Carmelo Anthony Opts Out of Contract With Knicks

          As Carmelo Anthony has officially told the Knicks that he will exercise his player option for the 2014-15 season, he will become a free agent on July 1st.  The Knicks' president Phil Jackson has publicly voiced many times that he wanted Anthony to opt-in, and has tried privately to convince Anthony that the Knicks can bring in another star in order to compete for a championship next year.  However, they have some salary cap problems as Amar'e Stoudemire will make $23.4 million next year, Tyson Chandler will make $14.6 million, and Andrea Bargnani will make $11.5 million.

          It is still possible that Anthony will return the Knicks, but now other teams have a chance to sign him as well, like the Chicago Bulls, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics, or Miami Heat.  Carmelo has recently been looking into life in Chicago, while Rajon Rondo has publicly voiced his wish for Anthony in a Celtics uniform.  If Pat Riley convinces him to head to Miami, he would have to take a significant pay cut in order to play with James, Wade, and Bosh, as would those three stars.  If nothing else, it will make this summer a whole lot more interesting.

CBB to NBA Player Comparisons: Jabari Parker

Jabari Parker is a difficult case, because there is nobody in the NBA that is truly a perfect match for his skill set.  Many people have compared him to Carmelo Anthony, as they both do are fantastic at making shots for themselves in one-on-one scenarios.  Not only that, they are both strong enough to play the power forward position as well as the strong forward position.  However, in terms of attitude, Parker is naturally a team player, while Carmelo is notoriously the opposite.  Thus, I think Parker's most accurate comparison in the NBA is Celtics small forward Paul Pierce.  Both Pierce and Parker are fantastic jump shooters and, much like Carmelo, they both excel at creating space for their shots. Additionally, while neither of them are particularly renowned for their athleticism, there is no doubt that they can both take the ball to the basket and finish with force every once and a while.  Lastly, Pierce and Parker's attitudes are similar in that they are both team players that don't need to be directly putting the ball in the basket to feel that they have succeeded.  Every time that Carmelo Anthony receives the ball, everyone else stands still, waiting for him to go one-on-one with his defender.  On the contrary, when Pierce and Parker are on the ball, it is not detrimental to the team, because it is within the flow of the offense.

NBA Week in Review: Curry's Performance, Paul's Injury, Trade Rumors, and More

Hottest Team: Golden State Warriors (22-13)

A little more than a week ago, the Warriors would have just barely missed the playoffs, but an 8-game winning streak has turned their season around and given them the confidence that it takes to beat any team in the league. Watch out for them in the playoffs.

Coldest Team: Charlotte Bobcats (14-20)

There are a lot of teams with bad records this week, but the Bobcats have a 5-game losing streak. A few weeks ago they had a playoff spot in the incredibly weak Eastern Conference, even they couldn't find a way to sustain even an slightly-above-average level of play.

Best Individual Performance: Kevin Durant, OKC

This one was a toss-up between Durant and Stephen Curry, but although Curry had that one amazing performance (more on that later), Durant had 4 games of 30+ points up until his most recent on at Brooklyn where he scored 24. However, he has had to carry the team by himself with Westbrook out, and he is doing a heck of a job, as expected. The last two games that the Thunder lost could have easily been wins, as they were by 4-points (to Portland) and 2-points (to Brooklyn). Look for Durant to win the MVP award by season's end.

Other Notes:

• On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors shocked the NBA and beat the Miami Heat 123-114. Stephen Curry had a game high in points (36), assists (12), steals, (4) and made as many 3's as Heat's entire team (8). This unbelievable performance shows why the Warriors are dangerous: Curry can step up in big games. While Golden State struggled out of the gate, they have won 8 in a row largely due to Curry. They have beaten Miami twice this season, while the defending champions are undefeated against the rest of the Western Conference.

• Chris Paul will be out of the Clippers lineup for three to five weeks with a right shoulder injury that he sustained in their win against the mavericks on Friday. Paul is leading the league in assists per game and is scoring 19.6 points per game, making him easily the Clipper's best player. The Clippers currently lead the Pacific division and hold the 4th seed in the West, but the Warriors are only one game back in the division and are playing their best basketball of the season. With Paul out for a while, do not be surprised if the Warriors over take the Clippers and gain a sizable lead on them while Paul is sidelined, making life much harder on Doc Rivers keep his team focused. 

• Recent trade rumors have been swirling about the Cavaliers swapping Andrew Bynum for Pau Gasol. Neither team currently holds a playoff spot, as neither is playing up to its potential. In terms of the players in question, this deal would be incredible for the Cavs, for the sole reason that Bynum has no value to them for now or the future and anything they could get for him would be a steal. He is averaging 8.4 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game compared to Gasol's 15.3 points per game and 9.5 rebounds per game. Gasol is clearly the better player, but the Laker's thinking is that bringing Bynum back to the place where he became a very good center will change his attitude and therefore his game. Also, as he is 7 years younger then Gasol, the Lakers are clearly trying to plan for the future. This deal would be very good for both sides, so I would not be surprised if it eventually happens.

• More trade rumors yesterday have come about surrounding a Carmelo Anthony for Blake Griffin trade. Anthony is averaging 26.2 points per game, 2.8 assists per game, and 8.9 rebounds per game compared to Griffin's 22.1 points per game, 3.1 assists per game, and 10.6 rebounds per game. Despite the more points scored for Carmelo, Griffin is the better player right now and at only 24 years old in the midst of his best season ever, only going to keep getting better. Carmelo is 29 and set in his ways of taking all the shots (605 field goal attempts, 2nd most in the league) and not passing much, only to whine as he watches his 44.8 field goal percentage ruin his team's chances of truly being successful in the playoffs, or this year, even the regular season. Why Doc Rivers would want to trade away his best young player (besides Paul) who is thriving in his defensive-minded system for the completely offensive-minded Anthony who is having a worse year and would most likely ruin the Clippers team chemistry and also their record, I do not know. If I were the Clippers, there is no way I accept this deal, and I would be very surprised if they do.

• Michael Carter-Williams of the 76ers is running away with this year's rookie of the year award. He is scoring 17.2 points per game (most among rookies and almost four more than the next best), playing 35.5 minutes per game (most among rookies and more than five more than the next best), 7.3 assists per game (most among rookies and more than two more than the next best), and 3.0 steals per game, (most among rookies and more than 1 more than the next best). His one flaw, however, is turnovers. He has 75 turnovers which is second among rookies behind only Victor Oladipo. Trey Burke of the Jazz, for comparison has only 44 (Burke would be second-place in rookie of the year as he is second among rookies in points per game, minutes per game, and assists per game). At this point, all of the top rookies are on bad teams, so nobody is going to get the "winning" factor that they led their team to success right out of the game. This leaves Carter-Williams as the odds on favorite as of now, but keep watching, as Burke has been hot of late and if he continues his strong play, might overtake Carter-Williams by year's end.

Overall Points Per Game Leaders:

1. Kevin Durant, OKC - 28.6
2. Kevin Love, MIN - 26.3
3. Carmelo Anthony, NY - 26.2
4. LeBron James, MIA - 25.5
5. James Harden, HOU, 24.4

Overall Assists Per Game Leaders:

1. Chris Paul, LAC - 11.2
2. Stephen Curry, GS - 9.2
3. John Wall, WSH - 8.8
4. Brandon Jennings, DET - 8.3
5. Ricky Rubio, MIN - 8.3

Overall Rebounds Per Game Leaders:
1. DeAndre Jordan, LAC - 13.5
2. Kevin Love, MIN - 13.5
3. Dwight Howard, HOU - 12.9
4. Andre Drummond, DET - 12.4
5. DeMarcus Cousins, SAC - 11.4