NBA Free Agency 2019: Point Guards

One of the hardest-to-defend point guards in the league. Is there a chance for Boston to retain him, or are the constant rumors tying him to the Nets true?

For the past three seasons, he has performed at an elite level but hasn’t been paid like it. That will undoubtedly change this offseason.

If the Nets land Irving and another max free agent as has been rumored, they would have to renounce D’Angelo Russell’s free-agent rights to do so. Russell will have a crowded market if he does hit unrestricted free agency.

Can play either guard spot effectively, both on offense and defense. Has blossomed into a knockdown three-point shooter. 

Reliable floor general. Coach-on-the-floor type who has become a somewhat respectable three-point shooter. It seems likely that he’ll be wearing a different jersey next season.

Almost out of nowhere, he had moments this year where he resembled his old self. Shot a career-best percentage from three, which helped him offset his drop in athleticism. Nagging injuries still a problem.

Numbers took a huge dip this season after returning to a bench role.

Through injuries, he ended up having a solid season for New Orleans this year, proving that he’s still one of the better distributors in the Association.

Complete pest defensively. A guy you want on your side to close a tight game. 

Veteran point guard who can run an offense, hit open shots and jump passing lanes defensively at a high level.

Still a productive point guard who can rack up assists and wreak havoc defensively by jumping passing lanes. His man-to-man defense really dropped off this year, though.

Briefly entered the Nuggets’ rotation this year before ultimately being pulled due to ineffectiveness. It seems like his best days are very much in the past.

Lightning quick floor general who can get to whatever spot he wants to on the floor. His struggles as an outside shooter really hurt his potential impact.

Improved his production this season and had a career year according to multiple advanced metrics.

His numbers don’t measure his impact. Could even be a half-decent spot starter in the right situation.

Has mastered the role of backup point guard over the years.

Put up all right numbers as a Hawk, but once he got traded to the Raptors, he completely fell out of the rotation. Not the best thing to happen when you’re about to hit free agency.

Reliable backup ball-handler who struggles as a three-point shooters but is adept around the rim.

An extremely trustworthy backup lead guard who boasted an elite assist-to-turnover ratio last season. Mediocre outside shot hampers his impact.

One of the best players in Europe over the last few seasons. Can get his own shot and create for others very well.

A still productive backup guard, but one coming off a brutal Achilles injury.

An elite outside shooter who has blossomed into a serviceable reserve point guard.

Shot 48 percent from three last season and showed good scoring bounce off the bounce.

Solid defender and outside shooter last season.

Veteran ball-handler who can be trusted to lead second units.

Good ball-handler who can run second-unit offenses.

Carved out a role as backup point guard for a playoff team last year.

Solid playmaker with a nice outside stroke.

Trustworthy backup point guard whose shooting marks fell off a cliff in 2018-19.

Went back to Europe and lit things up, scoring from all three levels and distributing the basketball extremely well. Looks primed for an NBA return.

Third-string point guard option at best in this point of his career.

Can run a second-unit offense and hit triples relatively consistently. 

Unlikely to return to the NBA after failing to make an impact with the Los Angeles Clippers and returning to Europe.

Can shoot the basketball and adequately run an offense.

After failing to make much of an impact in the NBA, a return to Europe, where he was an elite player, could be in the cards.

One of the greatest European guards ever, his time in the NBA could be coming to an end soon.

Streaky shooter who can provide some scoring off the bench.

Made his NBA return after years of dominating in China. Didn’t find it as easy dominating in the NBA, though.

Athletic ball-handler best-suited for deep bench duties.

Has not developed like his status as a former lottery pick would suggest. Could be Euro- or China-bound.

Another candidate to head overseas this summer.

The tenacious point guard played well in Europe, though his stint there didn’t last very long.

Tough ball-handler with defensive tenacity.

Had a surprising showing in the playoffs for the Wizards a couple of years ago, but has since returned to China.

Two-time NBA champion from his time with the Heat, he is now excelling and winning titles in Europe.