Although the offseason comes and goes, there are still many players looking for a team. As the team completes the final contact with their roster, they can make the final effort to sign those who remain in the market. Injuries can happen even in the preseason , so filling some depth at the back of the bench will never hurt anyone.
Although there are more than 100 unsigned players who can look for contracts in the development league or overseas, these 10 players are high-quality players who have remained in the market and have not signed. If a team is smart enough to sign them, they will complete their depth map sooner or later.
Honorable Mention
Mike James
27span 2020-2021 PG, 27span PG_strong, 2020-2021 PG, 27, PPG, 2.5 Rspan 2020-2021 PG, strong27 PPG, 2.5 Rspan Sppan 2020-2021 PG, Strong27. Played 13 games for the Nets last year. In some games, he is an unsung hero, providing some clever offenses for a team that is eager to attack when most players are injured. In a small sample, James showed that he can produce at a high level.
The best place for James to land is Brooklyn. He succeeded in that system. This also gave him the best chance of winning. It all depends on whether the Nets are interested. Since Kyrie Irving cannot be fully guaranteed to play this year, the Nets may soon have an open spot here.
10. Marc Gasol (free agent)
27span 2020-2021 data: SPPG, 27span, 2.1 PG, 4.1, BPG, 4.1. When Gasol came to the Lakers,Some people think he will be the last veteran in solving the puzzle. On the contrary, Gasol never really integrated into the team. At one point, we thought that once Montrez Harrell and Andre Drummond joined the team, he would leave the team. It now appears that Gasol may retire after being traded and bought out during the offseason. Gasol is 36 years old this year and will turn 37 in January next year. Like his brother Pau Gasol , he seems to be able to hit his old age. Gasol may not be a starting-level center or Defensive Player of the Year, but he is a champion veteran and is respected by his peers. Who is a fairly young team that can benefit from more veteran voices with championship experience? Phoenix Suns. That team may have played the NBA Finals, but they can use all possible resources. Gasol can become a third-line center and add high-quality insight to the team. img3PG
9. Yogi-Ferrell ( Panathinaikos)
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Last year was not a good season for Ferrer. He played only 10 games between the Clippers and the Cavaliers. In the 2019-2020 season, Ferrer averaged 4.4 points per game to provide the Kings with high-quality backup point guard playing time. Ferrer is not the sexiest signed player off the court.But he is an experienced point guard who can influence the team when needed.
The most prominent team is the Utah Jazz. On the depth map, behind Mike Conley Jr is Jordan Clarkson, who is also listed as a substitute for Donovan Mitchell . With the addition of Jared Butler, the depth of the point guard is fragile due to lack of experience. In this case, Ferrer may not play too much in the Jazz, but compared to rookies, he will be a better back-end list.
8. Taylor Johnson (free agent)
2020-2021 data: 5.4 PPG, 2.0 RPG, 1.2 APG in the past PG2 _span5 _strong p300.07 Johnson, 0.4 _span5 SPG, strong span5_strong All seasons have been spent with the Nets. Before that, he spent two years with the Suns and 4.5 years with the Heat. Johnson is a relatively good scorer who can provide some offensive talent on the bench. He is the average scorer in double figures in the first four times. If a team is looking for a third option for small forwards, Johnson will be a cheap option.
If Johnson is currently working, then Houston Rockets should call him. First of all, Eric Gordon may have to move in the first few months of the season.
7. James Ennis III (free agent)
2020-2021 data: 8.4 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.57 Bsppan2 SP_strong, 1.57 BPG, 0.8 SP_strong span_strong. In Orlando, Ennis played his best season so far. Before the Lakers fill the roster, he is lobbying the Lakers roster. Last year, Ennis hit a career-high 43.3% from three-pointers. His 8.4 points per game set a career high in nearly a season (he averaged 15.9 points per game in 9 games in 2015). Ennis is an excellent substitute in Orlando and a seven-year veteran in the league.
If the Los Angeles Lakers are still looking for, then the Lakers will be a very suitable candidate, but that ship may have already sailed. The Nuggets are a team that people think of.
6. Meyers Leonard (free agent)
2020-2021 data: 3.3 PPG, 2.3 RPG, 0.7 APG, _strong_ppan0 _strong_strong27. Remember, Leonard did play last year. However, he missed most of the last season due to injury, and then for the rest of the season, he was found to be using vulgar language in video game broadcasts. Having said that, Leonard publicly stated that he hopes to return to the league. Leonard was once a starter for the Miami Heat. He reached the 2020 NBA finals. He is only 29 years old. You may not like what he said, but if a team can accept his apology and admit that he has taken steps to move on, then maybe he will get another chance to play.
The best team will be the team that cut him from the Heat. Behind Adebayor ,Dwyane Dedemond is the team's full-time substitute. After that, it listed Markif Morris and PJ Tucker . Neither player is a true center forward, and should stay away from playing the fifth position. Leonard plays less than 10 minutes per game, but he will be in a state that makes him feel comfortable, allowing his feet to return to the goal.
5. Bismarck Biyombo (free agent)
2020-2021 PG, PG, 1.2, PG, 1.2, PG, 1.2, PG, strong, strong27, PG, 1.2, PG, 2020-2021, PG, strong It is hard to believe that Biyombo has not signed with the team yet. He played 66 games for the Hornets last year, averaging 20.4 minutes, 5.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game. It's not like scrubbing on the street. This is a high-quality backup center, shooting 58.7% from the field. He is a great hitter who can provide energy on the bench, similar to Milwaukee 's Bobby Portis . Not to mention the Heat again, but to imagine Adebayor and Biyombo as your first and second centers. The hustle and bustle of the first and second teams will never end. Why haven't the Heat signed Biyombo, because this will be a great punch or two?
4. Aaron Baynes (free agent)
strong PG27, 5.2 6.1, 2020-2021 data: 0.9 APG27, strong RPG 0.4, 5.2 SPAN, 2020-2021 BPG
This is another interesting participant left in the market. Baynes From one year of his career in Phoenix to an acceptable year in Toronto, he became a free agent one week before the start of the season. Bynes averaged 18.5 minutes per game, 6.1 points and 5.2 rebounds. He is a high-quality backup center that can provide electronic defense against other big opponents. The 34-year-old Baynes can still play. The question is who will it be this year?
Remember the Warriors have Andrew Bogut ? Although Bogut is a better player, but in some parts of the game, Baines matched Bogut's performance. Bogut is a reliable rim protector for those teams, and this is exactly what Baynes needs to do. As the possibility of a James Wiseman trade is about to emerge, the depth of the center is a good thing for the Golden State Warriors.
3. Jeff Teague (free agent)
2020-2021 data: 6.6, PPG, 1.5 RPG, strong 27strong, , 2020-2021
Teague started the year at Celtics , but was acquired by the Bucks in the middle of the season. Teague is an excellent backup guard who can score and organize attacks when necessary. Teague is 33 years old and became the league's champion player after serving as the Bucks' main substitute last year. For a young team, Teague will be a great veteran. Now that he has a ring, he may be looking for a warm place to play these days.
Teague should find a way to renew his contract with the Clippers,Because it is beneficial to both parties. On the depth map, Reggie Jackson is followed by Eric Bledsoe, Justis Winslow and Terence Mann. First of all, Bledsoe is listed as the team's starting shooting guard. Secondly, Winslow is not a true point guard in this league, and so is Mann. Teague can provide high-quality backup point guard playing time with a minimum contract for a cheap veteran.
2. Wesley Matthews (free agent)
PG 0.9 APG, 1.6 RPG 0.9 APG, 0.3 APG 2020-2021 data
Although the data is not fascinating, Matthews is a season veteran in the league and can shoot from the outside. His 33.5% three-point shooting last year was the lowest in his career, but he has been in the league since 2009. When you think of veterans at the end of the depth chart, Matthews will check every box. Last year was also the first year he averaged less than 20 minutes per game in his career.
Given the complexity of their depth chart situation, the best suit for Matthews is the Washington Wizards. Kentavius Caldwell-Pope, who is listed as a backup shooting guard, is expected to become the starting small forward. Kyle Kuzma is listed as a substitute small forward and is expected to become the starting power forward. The Wizards seem to be able to use another sharpshooter from the deep, which will allow these players to stick to their natural positions.
1. DeMarcus Cousins (free agent)
PG , PG, 0.8 SPG, 1.9 APG, 0.8 SPG 2020-2021, 6.4 data: 8.9
Since 2017,For Cousins, this is a sad path. Since the beginning of the injury road, Cousins has rebounded in the league. Last year, he spent some time with the Rockets and Clippers, including playing important minutes in the playoffs. In L.A Cousins 's 16 regular season games, he averaged 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He has been in Sacramento's All-Star era for a long time, but one good thing is that we keep seeing the comeback story happening. Oops, look at Derek Rose. If Cousins is healthy, he can produce at a high level. Of course, since 2018, he has only played 71 games in total.
One possibility for Cousins may be the Eagles. The team needs Clint Capela and Gorji Deng to be the third center. Cousins is not as strong as before, but he has value. If any player is injured, he can provide quality backup center playing time.
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