), Not moving up to take one in the late lottery, && not even taking a flyer on a guard in the second we still have a glaring weakness at point guard. How do we address this? Free agency? or do we package some vets together to get one via trade? Id likes to have a discussion about it leading up to free agency because I'm looking for answers at this point.Spoiler:
Free agency targets:
1. Chris Paul
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Houston Rockets
18.6 ppg, 5.4 rpb, 7.9 apg
When healthy, Chris Paul is still arguably the top pure floor general in the game, with unmatched court vision and underrated scoring chops.
Agent: Leon Rose 2017/18 Earnings: $24,268,959 Career Earnings: $162,527,669
2. Isaiah Thomas
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
15.2 ppg, 4.8 apg
Never able to get fully healthy in 2017-18, how Isaiah Thomas recovers from hip surgery will determine how much interest he garners on the open market.
Agent: Sam Goldfeder 2017/18 Earnings: $6,261,394 Career Earnings: $23,914,451
3. Elfrid Payton
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Phoenix Suns
12.7 ppg, 6.2 apg
An athletic lead guard with an improving three-point shot, decent court vision and high defensive potential.
Agent: Aaron Mintz 2017/18 Earnings: $3,332,340 Career Earnings: $7,517,160
4. Rajon Rondo
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
8.3 ppg, 8.2 apg
A true floor general with championship experience, Rajon Rondo can still dish out assists with the best of them.
Agent: Bill Duffy 2017/18 Earnings: $6,300,000 Career Earnings: $84,282,884
5. Fred VanVleet
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Toronto Raptors
8.6 ppg, 3.2 apg
Not a household name, but Fred VanVleet became an important contributor for the Toronto Raptors in 2017-18, headlining one of the best benches in the Association.
Agent: Brian Jungreis 2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611 Career Earnings: $1,856,082
6. Jeremy Lin
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Brooklyn Nets
18.0 ppg, 4.0 apg
Plagued by different injuries over the past two seasons, will Jeremy Lin opt out of the final year of his deal and test the open market this summer anyway?
Agent: Jim Tanner 2017/18 Earnings: $12,000,000 Career Earnings: $51,981,991
7. Milos Teodosic
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-5 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
9.5 ppg, 4.6 apg
Considered one of the bast passers in the world, Milos Teodosic’s first year in the NBA was somewhat hampered by injuries. Nevertheless, he was relatively effective when he saw action.
Agent: Jim Tanner 2017/18 Earnings: $6,000,000 Career Earnings: $6,000,000
8. Shabazz Napier
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
8.7 ppg, 2.0 apg
Finally in his fourth season, Shabazz Napier flashed the skill set that famously made LeBron James proclaim him the best player in his draft class. Decent backup point guard option, who uses a pretty pull-up jumper to score effectively.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal 2017/18 Earnings: $2,361,359 Career Earnings: $6,244,560
9. Cory Joseph
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Indiana Pacers
7.9 ppg, 3.2 apg
A tough-nosed competitor who is one of the league’s most underrated backup point guards.
Agent: Rich Paul 2017/18 Earnings: $7,630,000 Career Earnings: $26,922,660
10. Tony Parker
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: San Antonio Spurs
7.7 ppg, 3.5 apg
A future Hall of Famer, Tony Parker has clearly lost a step. Regardless, still an excellent backup point guard option.
Agent: Steve Heumann 2017/18 Earnings: $15,453,126 Career Earnings: $160,843,436
11. Dante Exum
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Team: Utah Jazz
8.1 ppg, 3.1 apg
Despite having poor injury luck since entering the NBA, Dante Exum is merely 22 years old and still flashes tantalizing potential.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal 2017/18 Earnings: $4,992,385 Career Earnings: $16,325,425
12. Yogi Ferrell
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
10.2 ppg, 2.5 apg
A young score-first point guard with an accurate three-point stroke, could be an important bench contributor for years to come.
Agent: Keith Kreiter 2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611 Career Earnings: $1,754,678
1. Chris Paul
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Houston Rockets
18.6 ppg, 5.4 rpb, 7.9 apg
When healthy, Chris Paul is still arguably the top pure floor general in the game, with unmatched court vision and underrated scoring chops.
Agent: Leon Rose 2017/18 Earnings: $24,268,959 Career Earnings: $162,527,669
2. Isaiah Thomas
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 5-9 / Team: Los Angeles Lakers
15.2 ppg, 4.8 apg
Never able to get fully healthy in 2017-18, how Isaiah Thomas recovers from hip surgery will determine how much interest he garners on the open market.
Agent: Sam Goldfeder 2017/18 Earnings: $6,261,394 Career Earnings: $23,914,451
3. Elfrid Payton
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Phoenix Suns
12.7 ppg, 6.2 apg
An athletic lead guard with an improving three-point shot, decent court vision and high defensive potential.
Agent: Aaron Mintz 2017/18 Earnings: $3,332,340 Career Earnings: $7,517,160
4. Rajon Rondo
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: New Orleans Pelicans
8.3 ppg, 8.2 apg
A true floor general with championship experience, Rajon Rondo can still dish out assists with the best of them.
Agent: Bill Duffy 2017/18 Earnings: $6,300,000 Career Earnings: $84,282,884
5. Fred VanVleet
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Toronto Raptors
8.6 ppg, 3.2 apg
Not a household name, but Fred VanVleet became an important contributor for the Toronto Raptors in 2017-18, headlining one of the best benches in the Association.
Agent: Brian Jungreis 2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611 Career Earnings: $1,856,082
6. Jeremy Lin
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Brooklyn Nets
18.0 ppg, 4.0 apg
Plagued by different injuries over the past two seasons, will Jeremy Lin opt out of the final year of his deal and test the open market this summer anyway?
Agent: Jim Tanner 2017/18 Earnings: $12,000,000 Career Earnings: $51,981,991
7. Milos Teodosic
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-5 / Team: Los Angeles Clippers
9.5 ppg, 4.6 apg
Considered one of the bast passers in the world, Milos Teodosic’s first year in the NBA was somewhat hampered by injuries. Nevertheless, he was relatively effective when he saw action.
Agent: Jim Tanner 2017/18 Earnings: $6,000,000 Career Earnings: $6,000,000
8. Shabazz Napier
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-1 / Team: Portland Trail Blazers
8.7 ppg, 2.0 apg
Finally in his fourth season, Shabazz Napier flashed the skill set that famously made LeBron James proclaim him the best player in his draft class. Decent backup point guard option, who uses a pretty pull-up jumper to score effectively.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal 2017/18 Earnings: $2,361,359 Career Earnings: $6,244,560
9. Cory Joseph
Player Option / Point Guard / 6-3 / Team: Indiana Pacers
7.9 ppg, 3.2 apg
A tough-nosed competitor who is one of the league’s most underrated backup point guards.
Agent: Rich Paul 2017/18 Earnings: $7,630,000 Career Earnings: $26,922,660
10. Tony Parker
Unrestricted / Point Guard / 6-2 / Team: San Antonio Spurs
7.7 ppg, 3.5 apg
A future Hall of Famer, Tony Parker has clearly lost a step. Regardless, still an excellent backup point guard option.
Agent: Steve Heumann 2017/18 Earnings: $15,453,126 Career Earnings: $160,843,436
11. Dante Exum
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-6 / Team: Utah Jazz
8.1 ppg, 3.1 apg
Despite having poor injury luck since entering the NBA, Dante Exum is merely 22 years old and still flashes tantalizing potential.
Agent: Brandon Rosenthal 2017/18 Earnings: $4,992,385 Career Earnings: $16,325,425
12. Yogi Ferrell
Restricted / Point Guard / 6-0 / Team: Dallas Mavericks
10.2 ppg, 2.5 apg
A young score-first point guard with an accurate three-point stroke, could be an important bench contributor for years to come.
Agent: Keith Kreiter 2017/18 Earnings: $1,312,611 Career Earnings: $1,754,678
