Community Shootaround: Available Free Agents

One notable NBA free agent found a new home this week, as 12-year veteran Josh Smith agreed to terms with the Pelicans. While it’s good to see J-Smoove back on an NBA roster, there are a number of players still on the free agent market whose inability to find new deals has been unexpected.

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For instance, despite the fact that clubs like the Suns, Clippers, Hornets, and Pelicans are all missing key point guards early in the season, former third overall pick Deron Williams has yet to find work. Williams’ disappointing showing in the NBA Finals against Golden State remains fresh in everyone’s mind, but the longtime star is still just 33 years old and had a solid 2016/17 campaign in Dallas and Cleveland before struggling the postseason.

Meanwhile, given the rate at which most NBA teams are bombing away from beyond the three-point line, it’s surprising that veteran sharpshooters like Anthony Morrow and Brandon Rush remain free agents. Instant-offense shooting guards such as Monta Ellis and Jordan Crawford are also available for clubs in need of scoring off the bench.

Up front, David Lee is still unsigned after a productive season in San Antonio, while fellow bigs like Kris Humphries, Spencer Hawes, Roy Hibbert, and Tiago Splitter remain on the open market too.

Our full list of current free agents primarily includes players who spent some or all of last season on an NBA roster, so veterans still hoping for another shot – like Kendrick Perkins and Emeka Okafor – aren’t listed. Still, the list is extensive, featuring a mix of young players such as Archie Goodwin, Semaj Christon, James Young, and Edy Tavares, as well as reliable vets like Matt Barnes, Mike Dunleavy, Leandro Barbosa, C.J. Watson, and more.

What do you think? Do any of these players jump out as guys who should be on NBA rosters, or does it seem about right that they’re still available? If you think any of these free agents should be signed, which team(s) could use them?

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