NBA teams love to talk about superstars, super-max contracts, and cap dynamics, but the real high value contracts are found in the lower end deals. Senior NBA insider Bobby Marks recently listed the 15 of the best value contracts in the league right now, and the list is a reminder of how much meaningful production teams are getting for pennies on the dollar.
1. Collin Gillespie – 13.5 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 5.1 APG, 43.6% FG, 42.5% 3PT FG ($2.29 million)
2. Daniss Jenkins – 7.2 PPG, 1.7 RPG, 2.8 APG, 42.4% FG, 35.0% 3PT FG ($636K)
3. Brandon Williams – 11.1 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 3.9 APG, 42.1% FG, 27.9 3PT FG ($2.27 million)
4. Cam Spencer- 12.4 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 4.7 APG, 49.6% FG, 48.1% 3PT FG ($2.5 million)
5. Ajay Mithcell – 14.1 PPG, 3.5 RPG, 3.6 APG, 47.4% FG, 35.1% 3PT FG ($3.00 million)
6. Neemias Queta – 10.0 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 65.4% FG ($2.34 million)
7. Ryan Nembhard – 8.1 PPG, 1.8 RPG, 5.3 APG, 48.3% FG, 40.0% 3PT FG ($636K)
8. Spencer Jones – 5.6 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.0 APG, 53.7% FG, 37.9% 3PT FG ($636K)
9. Jock Landale – 11.0 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 1.6 APG, 51.6% FG, 41.0% 3PT FG ($2.4 million)
10. Julian Champagnie – 9.8 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.4 APG, 40.2% FG, 34.6 3PT FG ($3.00 million)
11. Javonte Green – 6.6 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 0.8 APG, 43.1% FG, 33.7% 3PT FG ($2.87 million)
12. Pat Spencer – 7.0 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 3.0 APG, 43.0% FG, 39.5% 3PT FG ($636K)
13. Dominick Barlow – 8.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 1.9 APG, 53.2% FG, 23.5% 3PT FG ($636K)
14. Sandro Mamukelashvili – 10.6 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 1.7 APG, 52.9% FG, 41.1% 3PT FG ($2.4 million)
15. Vit Krejci – 10.6 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 1.5 APG, 50.7% FG, 47.0% 3PT FG ($2.34 million)
What stands out immediately is how many of these players are either on minimum deals or two way contracts, yet are producing like rotation regulars. Take Collin Gillespie, who has quietly become a major piece for Phoenix. That is backup guard production at a bargain price, and for a Suns team chasing consistency, it matters.
Detroit shows up multiple times here, which says a lot about how rebuilding teams can uncover value. Daniss Jenkins is on a two way deal and already giving the Pistons steady minutes and efficient shooting. Javonte Green brings defense and energy.
While Julian Champagnie continues to carve out a role with rebounding and versatility for the Spurs despite inconsistent shooting.
The Mavericks also features heavily. Brandon Williams has been productive off the bench, and Ryan Nembhard is delivering real playmaking value on a two way contract.
Several contenders are cashing in on cheap frontcourt production. Neemias Queta has been outstanding for the Celtics, giving them rim protection and efficient scoring.
Sandro Mamukelashvili continues to stretch the floor and score efficiently for the Raptors, while Jock Landale has quietly been solid in limited minutes for the Grizzlies. Young guards and wings are driving value across the board. Cam Spencer has been excellent for Memphis, combining elite shooting with playmaking, Ajay Mitchell has emerged as a reliable piece for the Thunder, while Vit Krejci has thrived with the Hawks.
Even lesser known names like Spencer Jones, Pat Spencer, and Dominick Barlow are proving that smart development and opportunity can turn minimum contracts into real rotation value.
Marks was clear that this list is not a ranking, but the message is obvious. In a league defined by cap constraints and luxury taxes, these contracts are gold. Teams that consistently find this level of value give themselves margin for error at the top of the roster, and often, that is the difference between contending and falling short.
