Among the last remaining free agents, two respected veterans have yet to find a team for next season. JJ Redick and Paul Millsap are still in the market and nothing guarantees them a place in a roster until the resumption. If their profiles could interest many contenders, a source also indicates that retirement homes are in the running.
There are still a few things to do for franchises that do not have their full roster. Eleven teams have yet to reach the 15 guaranteed contracts for next season. They could look at the last available free agents. Among them, two “big fish”, who have already had time to explore many seas around the world. JJ Redick (37 years old) and Paul Millsap (36 years old), two old men from the day before the prosecution have still not found new destinations. The sniper comes out of a complicated season in New Orleans and then in Dallas with 44 games played in total for 16 minutes and 7.4 points average. If the percentages are down, they remain honorable (37% away), Jean-Jacques would be useful in a team lacking a shoot. Nevertheless, Bleacher Report specifies that the medical file worries since its passage in New Orleans. On the possible destinations, Jéjé even has preferences. The New York resident would like to join the Knicks or the Nets (only for a geographic question, that’s for sure). However, he recently assured in his podcast The Old Man and the Three that he should not join a team for the start of training camp, but rather during the season.
“My concern is spending time with my family and enjoying the off-season. I would probably make a decision on next season (which team, which city) in two or three months. You know, I can pretty much assure you that I won’t be at a training camp when I resume. I will join a team at some point in the season to end the year and try to go for a ring. “
The other veteran Paul Millsap, a year younger than the sniper, is also coming out of a difficult season in Denver. All his statistics have dropped, especially on playing time, sincehe went from 11.6 points in 24.6 minutes in 2019-20 to 9 points in 20.8 minutes in 2020-21. Clearly on the decline, friend Paulo even saw Jeff Green land with the Nuggets in a somewhat similar role to push him towards the exit. Even though there is still room in the roster and Denver can re-sign it for $ 3.5 million, its future in the Rockies appears to be blocked. Several other franchises are interested in the profile of the strong winger capable of playing 5 in small ball. The Hawks, Nets, Wolves, Sixers, Pels and especially Warriors are paying attention. Only problem, Paul Millsap would be a little too greedy in terms of salary, while discussions often revolve around the mid-level exception (5.9 million). If no agreement is reached, he can also wait until the season starts and see if any teams need more experience for a playoff run.
JJ Redick, Paul Millsap, but also Avery Bradley or Jeff Teague, veterans are still available in this very calm Free Agency end. Several contenders could be on the lookout for these experienced players, unless a retirement home comes in to win the bet. We’re talking about the Lakers of course.
Source texte : Bleacher Report
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