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NBA Free Agency 2019: 20 best players available

By Brendon Kleen

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 09: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Toronto Raptors in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 09: JJ Redick #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Toronto Raptors in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at the Wells Fargo Center on May 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Raptors 112-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

18. J.J. Redick, G, Philadelphia 76ers, Unrestricted

Redick and Los Angeles guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are the two role players who have suffered or benefited (depending on how you see it) the most from the rising cap and prevalence of superteams in the NBA. Both were probably a bit overpaid the past two years but because of their ability to space the floor and willingness to accept one-year contracts, they were able to rake in top dollar.

Rarely do players take back-to-back deals like this, but Redick and Caldwell-Pope both did in 2017 and 2018. While Caldwell-Pope could be right back in that situation because of the Lakers’ flexibility with his early bird rights, Redick figures to want to end that tradition this season. Listen to his podcast and you’ll hear right away the stress these one-year contracts have put on him as he tries to raise a family in New York City.

Don’t just put on your detective hats and pin him to the Knicks or Nets just yet, as the market will dictate where Redick can find the most money and best opportunity to win. Redick infamously has never missed the playoffs in his entire 13-year career.

The career 41 percent 3-point shooter would help just about any team, but if he finally prioritizes a long-term contract, it’s hard to guess who will offer it to him. The Suns wanted him last summer and may finally put the ball in Devin Booker’s hands more, but Redick being the sixth man for a team that wins 30 games thousands of miles from his family seems unlikely. Perhaps a contender that signs a superstar to a long-term deal will give Redick a similarly long contract to lock in a good role player.

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