When it comes to the best point guards available in NBA free agency, Fred VanVleet is one of the top players on the market and he is sure to have many interested suitors this summer.
While Kyrie Irving is likely to get a lot of attention this summer as one of the best talents on the free agent market, Fred VanVleet is an impact player that may garner even more interest due to his lower price and ability to fit with more teams.
The Toronto Raptors veteran has only been an All-Star once during his seven year career, however, he has developed in that time from a strong bench player to an elite level player at this position. He is a talented scorer, a solid three point shooter, and a extremely competent floor general.
The NBA has shifted to a league where guards are the main scorers on many teams, and VanVleet is not a 1A player on an NBA franchise. But he is a classic point guard that can slot in perfectly as second or third scorer on a team that already has established superstars.
With all of that in mind, let’s take a look at four teams that could make a serious push for the 29-year-old in NBA free agency this summer.
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Kyrie Irving for months, and there is also a chance they could re-sign D’Angelo Russell in free agency, however, both seem unlikely. The best bet to get Irving would be in a sign-and-trade, which the Dallas Mavericks have no interest in, and after his horrible performance in the Western Conference Finals, Russell may have worn out his welcome in LA a second time.