POINT GUARDS / SHOOTING GUARDS / SMALL FORWARDS / POWER FORWARDS / CENTERS
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1. Jeremy Lin
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Toronto Raptors
9.6 ppg, 3.1 apg
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Put up all right numbers as a Hawk, but once he got traded to the Raptors, he completely fell out of the rotation. Not the best thing to happen when you’re about to hit free agency. |
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2. Delon Wright
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Memphis Grizzlies
8.7 ppg, 3.5 rpg
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Reliable backup ball-handler who struggles as a three-point shooters but is adept around the rim. |
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3. Tyus Jones
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves
6.9 ppg, 4.8 apg
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An extremely trustworthy backup lead guard who boasted an elite assist-to-turnover ratio last season. Mediocre outside shot hampers his impact. |
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4. Trey Burke
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Dallas Mavericks
10.9 ppg, 2.7 apg
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A backup guard option who has proven to be a solid scorer in the NBA. |
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5. Jerian Grant
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Orlando Magic
4.2 ppg, 2.6 apg
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Solid defender and outside shooter last season. |
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Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Minnesota Timberwolves
6.1 ppg, 3.5 apg
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Veteran ball-handler who can be trusted to lead second units. |
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Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Brooklyn Nets
9.4 ppg, 2.6 apg
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Good ball-handler who can run second-unit offenses. |
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8. Devin Harris
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Dallas Mavericks
6.3 ppg, 1.8 apg
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Trustworthy backup point guard whose shooting marks fell off a cliff in 2018-19. |
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9. Shane Larkin
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Anadolu Efes
12.5 ppg, 3.1 apg (EuroLeague)
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Went back to Europe and lit things up, scoring from all three levels and distributing the basketball extremely well. Looks primed for an NBA return. |
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10. Raymond Felton
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Last team: Oklahoma City Thunder
4.3 ppg, 1.6 apg
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Third-string point guard option at best in this point of his career. |
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11. Shelvin Mack
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Charlotte Hornets
7.5 ppg, 3.2 apg
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Can run a second-unit offense and hit triples relatively consistently. |
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12. Tyrone Wallace
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Los Angeles Clippers
3.5 ppg, 1.6 rpg
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Heady lead guard with explosive abilities. |
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13. Milos Teodosic
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-5 / Last team: Los Angeles Clippers
3.2 ppg, 2.1 apg
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Unlikely to return to the NBA after failing to make an impact with the Los Angeles Clippers and returning to Europe. |
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14. Jose Calderon
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Detroit Pistons
2.3 ppg, 2.3 apg
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One of the greatest European guards ever, his time in the NBA could be coming to an end soon. |
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15. Isaiah Canaan
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Last team: Milwaukee Bucks
6.0 ppg, 2.8 apg
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Streaky shooter who can provide some scoring off the bench. |
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16. Jimmer Fredette
Team Option / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Phoenix Suns
3.7 ppg, 1.3 apg
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Made his NBA return after years of dominating in China. Didn’t find it as easy dominating in the NBA, though. |
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17. Chasson Randle
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Washington Wizards
5.5 ppg, 2.0 apg
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Athletic ball-handler best-suited for deep bench duties. |
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18. Cameron Payne
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Cleveland Cavaliers
6.3 ppg, 2.7 apg
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Has not developed like his status as a former lottery pick would suggest. Could be Euro- or China-bound. |
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19. Frank Mason
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Sacramento Kings
5.1 ppg, 2.2 apg
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Undersized backup point-guard option whose poor three-point shooting really hurts his chances of making a consistent impact. |
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20. Ron Baker
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-4 / Last team: Washington Wizards
0.9 ppg, 1.0 apg
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Another candidate to head overseas this summer. |
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21. Briante Weber
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Olympiacos
11.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg (EuroLeague)
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The tenacious point guard played well in Europe, though his stint there didn’t last very long. |
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22. Isaiah Briscoe
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Last team: Orlando Magic
3.5 ppg, 2.2 apg
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Tough ball-handler with defensive tenacity. |
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23. Ty Lawson
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-11 / Last team: Shandong Golden Stars
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Had a surprising showing in the playoffs for the Wizards a couple of years ago, but has since returned to China. |
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24. Norris Cole
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Last team: Sidigas Avellino
16.3 ppg, 6.1 apg (Serie A)
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Two-time NBA champion from his time with the Heat, he is now excelling and winning titles in Europe. |
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