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NBA Free Agency: 5 potential bargain signings

By Rucker Haringey

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Nerlens Noel #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 12, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 111-85. 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 Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Nerlens Noel #9 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on against the Indiana Pacers during a game at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 12, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Pacers defeated the Thunder 111-85. 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 Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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NBA Free Agency, Jeff Teague
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3. Jeff Teague

Fred VanVleet is the best unrestricted free agent in this year’s class, but the options behind him at point guard are uninspiring. There isn’t a lot to distinguish between the rest of the lead guards hitting unrestricted free agency this offseason.

Teague is a veteran who should be getting more buzz. He’s miscast as a starter at this stage of his career, but he’s overqualified to be a primary offensive option for a good team’s second unit. His inconsistent perimeter shooting is going to turn certain teams off, but that won’t stop him from providing excellent value for a playoff team that needs to add a creator to take some responsibility away from their best players.

Scoring isn’t Teague’s only appreciable skill. He’s also an underrated distributor from the point guard position. He puts a ton of pressure on opposing defenses with his ability to beat his defender off the dribble. Once he gets by the first man he has a sincere willingness to find the open man with a quick pass.

Teague has made a healthy amount of money during his NBA career so it’s very possible he will shift his focus towards playing for a championship contender. Every elite team with a need for a backup point guard should consider inking him to a cheap deal. Don’t be surprised if he finds a way to become a valuable playoff rotation player for a team with legitimate title dreams.

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