![]() ![]() Ideal Role: Ball-handler/three-point specialist off the bench The franchise that signs him this offseason will get a healthy and motivated version of Nunn, one who can be a team's sixth man and offensive spark. This looked like the player the Lakers originally signed after the Oakland product averaged 14.6 points a game for the Miami Heat in 2020-21. Between his sweet lefty jumper and sneaky-good transition passes, Nunn still showed the ability to rise up and dunk over opponents in traffic. The 27-year-old guard averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in just 18.9 minutes over his last six games, all while shooting 46.7 percent from three. ![]() However, what really stood out most was his play over the final two weeks. He proved he was finally healthy to finish the season, though, suiting up in 31 of the team's final 34 games. The forgotten part of the trade that sent Rui Hachimura to the Los Angeles Lakers, Kendrick Nunn finished the season on a strong note as a rotation guard with the Wizards.Īfter missing the entire 2021-22 season with a bone bruise, his sluggish start with the Lakers this past year eventually led to a trade to Washington. The Sixers shouldn't let Reed go, but potential financial constraints with a new contract for Harden may not allow them to match a hefty deal. ![]() ![]() Continuing to learn to defend without fouling will be important, as will developing his shooting range. While the DePaul product isn't someone teams can dump the ball down to offensively and let cook, he's active around the rim and feasts on second-chance opportunities. He put up 20 points, grabbed 28 rebounds and totaled four blocks and steals in the two games, both Sixers wins without Embiid. With Joel Embiid sidelined in some of the biggest moments of the season (Game 4 against the Brooklyn Nets in Round 1, and Game 1 against the Boston Celtics in Round 2), Reed answered the call as a starter. His 17.8 offensive rebound percentage trailed only Mitchell Robinson among all qualified players. His total rebounding rate of 20.5 percent would have ranked fifth overall in the league had he logged enough minutes to qualify, even ahead of players like Domantas Sabonis, Nikola Jokić and Anthony Davis. Foul trouble has been an issue, but he has been one of the best per-minute rebounders in the NBA who doesn't need the ball on offense to make an impact. The 23-year-old simply makes the most of his minutes when called upon, even if Philly has refused to give him many. Ideal Role: Backup center/energy rebounderĪ restricted free agent this offseason, Paul Reed should see a huge increase in pay from his current $1.8 million salary, either from the Philadelphia 76ers or another team desperate for rebounding. While he carries a player option with Milwaukee for next year at $2.2 million, he should easily be able to double that salary by becoming an unrestricted free agent.Ĭontenders should now see the value Carter provides and be eager to add him to their rotation while integrating his skill set among their stars. The Bucks had a net rating of plus-10.6 when Antetokounmpo and Holiday shared the floor without Carter this season, a number that more than doubled (plus-22.4) when all three were on the court. Milwaukee's best five-man lineup this season included the West Virginia alum (along with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez and Grayson Allen), beating opponents by 19.9 points per 100 possessions, per Cleaning the Glass. While his raw stats don't jump off the page, it was the Bucks' success with him on the floor that truly tells the tale of Carter's value. He looked like the perfect role player to place between stars, as he could play and defend either guard position while consistently doing whatever was asked of him. Milwaukee's faith paid off, as the 27-year-old averaged 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, 1.1 steals and shot 42.6 percent from three while playing high-level defense as a starter. Jevon Carter got the biggest opportunity of his career with the Bucks this season, starting 39 of his 81 games after making just nine starts in his first four years combined. Ideal Role: Backup combo guard/spot starter ![]()
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