A number of players are starting to head back from China, where they’ve been playing for the last several months, while others who got bought out from NBA teams are available for other teams to pick up.
Many playoff-bound squads or those in contention are looking for a player to bolster their roster, including the Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Clippers, and Dallas Mavericks.
Multiple players have already ended up on new teams, including Amare Stoudemire, John Lucas III, and Michael Beasley. Even some teams not in playoff contention, such as the Knicks, are looking for young players they can “try out” for next season.
Check out the top players still available below.
Guards and Swingmen
Will Bynum
The combo guard can play point or shooting guard, and is coming off an impressive season in China. Bynum operated Guangdong’s offense, averaging 22.9 points per game and 7.3 assists per game.
“A hugely experienced pick and roll operator, Bynum can also open up space for a shot thanks to his lethal crossover,” noted Andrew Crawford of Sheridan Hoops.
Dominique Jones
Another combo guard who had an outstanding individual season in China, the 26-year-old led the league in assists with 8.2 a game and finished third in scoring at 37.9 points per game.
Jones’ biggest weakness is likely his three-point shot. But he does have previous NBA experience, last playing for the Mavericks in 2012.
Justin Dentmon
The 29-year-old point guard is possibly the best three-point shooter available on the market, provided Ray Allen doesn’t suit up. “An experienced shoot-first point guard, Dentmon’s biggest skill is being able to pull up and sink the three-point shot over and over again,” Crawford said.
Dentmon just finished his season in China and has spent time in the NBA and D-League, including for the Dallas Mavericks in spring 2013.
