NBA free agency: Top shooting guards on the market

Malik Monk is fond of the Sacramento Kings, but he’ll be a coveted addition for many teams this free agency period. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

We might as well get this out of the way. This list won’t include expected names such as Klay Thompson — one of the best shooting guards in NBA history — or Paul George.

“Why not?” you might wonder. And it’s a fair question.

Older players tend to play up a position to lessen their physical burden on a game-to-game basis. As such, Yahoo has decided to follow positional tracking and embrace the new position of those players. So without further ado, here’s a look at the top shooting guards on the market this summer.

This year’s top free agents: point guards

Status: unrestricted free agent (team option)
2023-24 salary: $22,000,000
2023-24 digits: 10.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.9 assists

The 27-year-old had a bit of a down year after leaving the Denver Nuggets, splitting this season between the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. He still provided what he usually does: stellar defense, playmaking, timely offense, ball-handling and positional fluidity.

The Raptors might prevent him from reaching free agency, however, as they have a team option for the 2024-25 season worth $23 million. Presumably, they’d want to retain him, solely so they can trade him before next season’s deadline to get something in return.

On the off-chance they let him walk, Brown will receive plenty of interest, particularly from squads looking for a connecting piece that can help in the playoffs.

Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings

Status: unrestricted free fgent
2023-24 salary: $9,945,830
2023-24 digits: 15.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 5.1 assists

Over the past two seasons, Monk has been one of the league’s most potent bench players. Not only has he provided the Kings with a highly effective scoring punch, he’s also developed as a playmaker, posting more assists in the last two seasons than his first five combined.

While Monk has flourished in Sacramento’s fast-paced system and seemingly wants to stick around, he could be forced to look elsewhere for a new home. The Kings are limited in what they can…

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Publish date : 2024-06-20 15:19:41

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