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NBA: Top 25 Free Agents

By Maxwell Ogden

Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the third quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Pero Antic (6) defends Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Pero Antic (6) defends Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) during the fourth quarter of game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports /

16. Brook Lopez, UFA

UPDATE: Brook Lopez has agreed to a three-year, $60 million contract with the Brooklyn Nets.

When healthy, Brook Lopez is one of the very best centers in the NBA. He’s a consistent threat for 20 points a night, blocks shots with the best in the association and is a very underrated pick-and-roll scorer.

Any team that signs him will know the injury risk, but it’ll also reap the benefits of his presence.

Lopez, an All-Star in 2013, averaged 17.2 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in just 29.2 minutes during the 2014-15 season. It marked his sixth consecutive campaign with an average of 17.0 points or better—injuries or not.

An important note: Lopez has played at least 72 games in five of his seven NBA seasons.

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