The problem with both Fultz and Smith is they're combo guards with awkwards skill sets. Neither one of them are good 3 point shooters, nor are they wing defenders (Smith is a decent perimeter defender, but doesn't have the size to be an effective wing defender). They need the ball in their hand to be effective, but they aren't the best options for that on their team usually. Plus, there are an abundance of PG's on contending and playoff teams. Developing teams don't usually take players like them and if they do, they usually won't play much. The Bucks, Clippers, Nuggets or maybe the Mavs might be good spots for them. But they would also have to be willing to take vet minimums, which is why I really think they aren't signed yet...
@@ajadeleye4970 that’s not a bad idea at all that’s really all he needs same with the warriors have him come off the bench and have shooters he’s a good scorer and defender just not the best shooter
@@christianguliman8385 id rather have dlo over fultz. In no world would lakers pick fultz. Dlo hate is too much. Also if lakers could move russell for an upgrade it woulda happend by now
@@M8trix6363 dlo is not hate bro is just his contract is tradedable i rather have dennis schroeder than dlo thats why cam johnson and dennis for rui and dlo is a must trade
Not happening. I don't think Fultz is willing to take a vet minimum for a player who was the former #1 pick back in 2017. Not to mention, he's gonna ask for minutes on a new team too. Suns already have Monte Morris as well. If Suns didn't sign Tyus Jones, I would say he could have joined the Suns and be the starting PG for them. In some ways, he might actually be better fit for the Suns than Jones.
Don’t see him joining though given he wouldn’t have a rotation spot. Payne is gonna be the PG, while McBride the SG, DiVo SF, Hart PF, and Precious C. RoCo would only enter the rotation if there were multiple injuries. Don’t know if he’d like that
@@MrRapmaster19strongly doubt Payne will see minutes outside of injury. Thibs tends to run a 9 man rotation as well. McBride will likely get pg min but w Randle and Randle will be the main ball handler
I've always liked covington he plays hard on defense and can hit the three getting older would be Good on young team like magic,or t-wolfs who could use bench depth
Places I wanna see the mentioned players go to: Fultz - Denver,Pheonix, Minnesota and La Lakers Okoro - Indiana, Atlanta and maybe Chicago Dennis Smith Jr. - Atlanta, Dallas and Sacramento Covington - Both LA teams and Milwaukee Edit : What do y’all think?
Kings fan here. I don’t think we need another undersized guard. We were lucky to get Malik Monk back and we drafted Devin Carter this year. I’d like to take a flyer on Okoro though.
I mean free agency is typically boring. You mean like it felt long ? Prob cause it all gone done so fast after draft. Stuff did happen. Klay and PG were pretty surprising. Demar, Hartenstein, kcp… people moved around
@anthonytrevino3191 No. The FA period used to have a lot of fireworks and in general just activity but the CBA and the current adjustments and changes to the cap has limited the fluidity of moves teams are making.
As a Magic fan we love Fultz just his injuries and lack of shooting doesn't fit our system. He can 100% play on alot of teams Good passer Good slasher Good IQ Etc
@gambitz issac is when healthy is probably the best defender in the league and his game is very versatile ofc the magic were going to lock him in for 5 years plus the magic can cancel the contract if he has another season ending injury which he sign and agreed to
Walker IV is criminally underrated 😢 idk why competitive teams did not want to sign him since last year even though he proved his worth while he was a Laker.
My Suggestions for this list that i like Fultz-The Memphis grizzlies. Need a strong backup pg for morantless minutes Okoro-Sign the qualifying offer and roll into next summer DSJ-The Bucks they DESPERATELY need some defense at the point of attack is old enough doc would play him Walker-sign with the denver nuggets need shooting more than any other team in the league and with all the youth a nice continguency Covington-Hes injured and is done, he shouldn't be signed
There wasn’t a market. There value is based on who’s willing to pay who can afford it. Bad teams don’t want to win because of the draft and good teams can’t pay him because 2nd apron
The cba rules got teams thinking twice before picking up solid backups not very long ago these teir of players didnt always struggle finding a new home
Veterans are likely the first to suffer when their market shrinks and demand for their services declines, as too many teams are tanking for a chance to draft Cooper Flag rather than competing for a championship or at least a playoff spot. The best that these veterans can do is go overseas and play a significant role in Europe, rather than being buried on the end of the bench for an NBA team for a veteran's minimum pay.
Unless they expand the league, I think you will see more and more FAs unsigned that should be on a roster. Not enough money to go around with the new tax aprons and everyone wanting supermax contracts
4-8 year vets have no market due to the new CBA. Rookies are cheaper and necessary to stay below the aprons. The new CBA guarantees a high percentage of money to 2-3 guys per team but leaves little meat on the bone for mid level experienced guys. No wonder it's an ISO game. Team skills are not encouraged.
@@justinalley3399 scoring, yes. But I see Fultz in a Smart role. Defensive pass-first PG, giving variance to their offense cause most of their guards are off-ball
... or maybe it's time to reconsider how highly you value unrealized athletical potential vs actual basketball skill? four of the five players could be described as "young, uber-athletic, under-achievers, with shaky shooting and major holes in their offensive game, known for their defense because (a) they're athletic and (b) they sure ain't in the league for their offense"... then you have RoCo, who was a splendid role player a couple seasons and a couple injuries ago...
Most NBA players have to find a role that fits them in the NBA to make it. Not every team needs someone who can score 25 a night. There’s value in a solid 3&D player. However all of these guys are a little lacking in their 3 point shooting and that’s why they’re still available. You’re right about that. Okoro is clearly the best of the bunch tho.. he’s won’t be 24 until 2025 and he’s coming off the best 3 point shooting season of his career. As the guy mentioned the only reason he’s not sign is because as a RFA he has an 11.8 million dollar Qualifying Offer that he can take and the Cavs don’t want to pay him that much per year. There may have been other teams that would pay him that much or more, but they know the cavs could match so they used money elsewhere
Fairly surprised Covington is still available. Would Okoro still be available if he wasn't a restricted free agent? Pretty clear most teams don't want guards who can't shoot. I really don't think Russ will work out in Denver, especially come playoff time.
Brooklyn obviously wants to tank, so why sign defensive players who could help them win close games? I’m sure the Nets ownership will receive some cash from the NBA slush fund for deliberately losing, and maybe even a top lottery pick.
It’s because of the cap. Teams either have max or minimum contract players. No one wants 7 mill a year players. So these guys are waiting cuz of low offers
The problem with both Fultz and Smith is they're combo guards with awkwards skill sets. Neither one of them are good 3 point shooters, nor are they wing defenders (Smith is a decent perimeter defender, but doesn't have the size to be an effective wing defender). They need the ball in their hand to be effective, but they aren't the best options for that on their team usually. Plus, there are an abundance of PG's on contending and playoff teams. Developing teams don't usually take players like them and if they do, they usually won't play much. The Bucks, Clippers, Nuggets or maybe the Mavs might be good spots for them. But they would also have to be willing to take vet minimums, which is why I really think they aren't signed yet...
They basically sound like a downgrade DLo.
DLo worse @@richardnelson26
Yeah like Exum & Spence.
Spence used to be nice and now we speak his name in the same sentence as Exum lol the fall off is crazy😂
@@TheGoatedOne423 what? No I didn't mean it like that. I think Spence is good , he has his problems. I think he'll do better in Dallas than LA
If Fultz could leverage his length and athleticism to become a great defender he could fight for a 6th man award
He’s a solid player he played good in the playoffs he just needs the ball more
He's a nice defender I think
I wish the Thunder would let him run their bench and just surround him with shooters and solid young defenders
@@ajadeleye4970 that’s not a bad idea at all that’s really all he needs same with the warriors have him come off the bench and have shooters he’s a good scorer and defender just not the best shooter
@@yungnic18kg96 I agree
Fultz would work on the Suns
Too bad they have no money because of Beal 🤦🏽♂️, they need to trade him off the team
@@Stat1c_M they could offer fultz the minimum and im sure fultz would take it. Fultz consistent injury history is what scares people.
@@M8trix6363suns already monte and tyus jones maybe lakers can use fultz if they trade russell
@@christianguliman8385 id rather have dlo over fultz. In no world would lakers pick fultz. Dlo hate is too much. Also if lakers could move russell for an upgrade it woulda happend by now
@@M8trix6363 dlo is not hate bro is just his contract is tradedable i rather have dennis schroeder than dlo thats why cam johnson and dennis for rui and dlo is a must trade
Markelle Fultz YOU are the backup Point Guard to Tyus Jones on my Phoenix Suns for near the vet minimum and you're going to like it.
Dream on, enjoy your Beal experiment
You already have morris
Not happening. I don't think Fultz is willing to take a vet minimum for a player who was the former #1 pick back in 2017. Not to mention, he's gonna ask for minutes on a new team too. Suns already have Monte Morris as well. If Suns didn't sign Tyus Jones, I would say he could have joined the Suns and be the starting PG for them. In some ways, he might actually be better fit for the Suns than Jones.
Is your pfp from “your name”?
@@LLawliet-tv9ighe doesn’t care if he’s the first pick, he would
I thought my spurs could pursue Fultz in free agency this summer but was surprised and please when instead this led to CP3 lol
Don’t forget my boy Isaac bonga
Genuinely asking is he back in the leauge
@@milestalktomuch9077nah he plays in Germany I think coolest name tho
Beat your Bonga for Isaac bonga the goat
@@cliffordcuh3987 bonga is playing for partizan belgrade next season.
Bonga was trash...
Nuggets should try and pick up okoro to replace KCP.
Walker they need a point guard
@@EricLNBThey just got Westbrook
@@TTJJCChe’s a bum, they need an actual good backup point guard like tyus jones
He's going to Brooklyn in a s&t if he doesn't stay in Cleveland.
Nuggets have zero cap space so there’s literally no chance of this happening lol
Denver need to get Lonnie Walker . Walker and Westbrook coming off the bench would be big
Agreed.
I agree on walker westbrook aint wat Denver need
Finally, it's a freaking mystery to me they didn't sign him yet, Luckily they got Holmes and Watson to solve it
Walker a Celtic now
Covington would be a nice 2nd unit addition for the Knicks, potentially McBride, DiVencenzo, Hart, Covington, Achiuwa
No, the knicks only have 1 roster spot remaining and really really need a center
Don’t see him joining though given he wouldn’t have a rotation spot. Payne is gonna be the PG, while McBride the SG, DiVo SF, Hart PF, and Precious C. RoCo would only enter the rotation if there were multiple injuries. Don’t know if he’d like that
@@MrRapmaster19strongly doubt Payne will see minutes outside of injury. Thibs tends to run a 9 man rotation as well. McBride will likely get pg min but w Randle and Randle will be the main ball handler
I've always liked covington he plays hard on defense and can hit the three getting older would be Good on young team like magic,or t-wolfs who could use bench depth
The nba is turning into the nfl with the elite players getting massive deals and the mid-level players getting squeezed out
4:41 crazy dunk no reaction is wild
Markelle Fultz is a Mid-Range Sniper
He’s a scrub
no he isnt.
@@TheBassist450 Markelle is a very good Mid-Range shooter
@@REAL-ONE-JADINthey don’t watch the games lol
Lonnie Walker would be a perfect fit for the heat
Dennis Smith back to the Mavs
Swear down that would be such a cool signing but they would be so undersized at the guard positions with Kyrie Hardy and him
They were targeting him and Spencer and went with Spencer.
If we are able to unload Dwight or Maxi then absolutely bring DSJ back!!!
@@SinaSoh honestly Lonnie walker would be great. Shoots well for three and can catch lobs. That will be missed from with wing with Derrick jones gone
Places I wanna see the mentioned players go to:
Fultz - Denver,Pheonix, Minnesota and La Lakers
Okoro - Indiana, Atlanta and maybe Chicago
Dennis Smith Jr. - Atlanta, Dallas and Sacramento
Covington - Both LA teams and Milwaukee
Edit : What do y’all think?
You think you're a real funny guy dontcha buddy?
Kings fan here. I don’t think we need another undersized guard. We were lucky to get Malik Monk back and we drafted Devin Carter this year. I’d like to take a flyer on Okoro though.
Minnesota Fultz yeah
Okoro to the Nets in a s&t
Crazy how Dennis Smith Jr once the Mavs primary creator and Luka has to spot up in the corner.
Dennis went out like Willie Lump Lump.
Watched every game last year. DSJ got no handle or point guard IQ. One helluva defender though. Loved that defensive energy.
This was a very slow off-season maybe the slowest in the last 10yrs.
I mean free agency is typically boring. You mean like it felt long ? Prob cause it all gone done so fast after draft. Stuff did happen. Klay and PG were pretty surprising. Demar, Hartenstein, kcp… people moved around
@anthonytrevino3191 No. The FA period used to have a lot of fireworks and in general just activity but the CBA and the current adjustments and changes to the cap has limited the fluidity of moves teams are making.
Teams seem nervous about new 2nd tier cap I noticed
As a Magic fan we love Fultz just his injuries and lack of shooting doesn't fit our system.
He can 100% play on alot of teams
Good passer
Good slasher
Good IQ
Etc
But Isaac gets paid lol 😅
@@gambitz have u not seen issac last season?
@@halftime814 last season.....the other 2 hopefully his injuries don't make him miss any time
@gambitz issac is when healthy is probably the best defender in the league and his game is very versatile ofc the magic were going to lock him in for 5 years plus the magic can cancel the contract if he has another season ending injury which he sign and agreed to
Walker IV is criminally underrated 😢 idk why competitive teams did not want to sign him since last year even though he proved his worth while he was a Laker.
My Suggestions for this list that i like
Fultz-The Memphis grizzlies. Need a strong backup pg for morantless minutes
Okoro-Sign the qualifying offer and roll into next summer
DSJ-The Bucks they DESPERATELY need some defense at the point of attack is old enough doc would play him
Walker-sign with the denver nuggets need shooting more than any other team in the league and with all the youth a nice continguency
Covington-Hes injured and is done, he shouldn't be signed
I still cannot comprehend tyus jones getting signed for pocket change, fultz a great player
Tyus is a much better player than Fultz and that’s not even a debate
There wasn’t a market. There value is based on who’s willing to pay who can afford it. Bad teams don’t want to win because of the draft and good teams can’t pay him because 2nd apron
@@Fre5hwindLS never said he wasnt
The cba rules got teams thinking twice before picking up solid backups not very long ago these teir of players didnt always struggle finding a new home
Veterans are likely the first to suffer when their market shrinks and demand for their services declines, as too many teams are tanking for a chance to draft Cooper Flag rather than competing for a championship or at least a playoff spot.
The best that these veterans can do is go overseas and play a significant role in Europe, rather than being buried on the end of the bench for an NBA team for a veteran's minimum pay.
TH-cam vs Twitter you is totally different lol
I think the isaac okoro is a good fit with the lakers with his defensive mentality or get back walker IV again
It went down to either DSJ or Dinwiddie for my Mavs. We got Spence but it would have been a reunion for either
When are you finishing the rankings??
Before the draft, I really thought the Knicks would try and sign Fultz. He seems like a TJ mconnel with better offense.
Fultz reminds me of MCW. Does it all, not great at 1 thing, and needs the ball and a lot of minutes to acquire stats.
Isaac Okoro is most likely gonna be a s&t to Brooklyn. Last reports was them working on a deal for DFS or Cam Johnson.
Unless they expand the league, I think you will see more and more FAs unsigned that should be on a roster. Not enough money to go around with the new tax aprons and everyone wanting supermax contracts
4-8 year vets have no market due to the new CBA. Rookies are cheaper and necessary to stay below the aprons. The new CBA guarantees a high percentage of money to 2-3 guys per team but leaves little meat on the bone for mid level experienced guys. No wonder it's an ISO game. Team skills are not encouraged.
Aren’t they all 4-8 year players?
L. Walker IV to the Nuggets should be common sense.
what players should go to europe to develop there game to vome bavk to the nba
Sounds crazy but maybe 30 GMs know more than us.
Bucks could REALLY use Markelle Fultz
Too much talent. We need an expansion draft NOW!!!
I would wantMarkel Fultz as much as I want Robert Williams
Boston making Fultz as a backup PG with similar role to Smart would be a sight 🤣
Especially for Philly 🤣
boston doesnt need a backup PG they have payton prichard and payton is better than Fultz
@@justinalley3399 scoring, yes. But I see Fultz in a Smart role. Defensive pass-first PG, giving variance to their offense cause most of their guards are off-ball
@@joecesh not a fit if you cant shoot your not playing in Boston
Why does rob pelinka have a job still
If the warriors gets fultz walkee and rock they can recreate the 2015 team
I'm surprised Okoro is still unsigned...
Lonnie and okoro should be on gs of Denver
... or maybe it's time to reconsider how highly you value unrealized athletical potential vs actual basketball skill? four of the five players could be described as "young, uber-athletic, under-achievers, with shaky shooting and major holes in their offensive game, known for their defense because (a) they're athletic and (b) they sure ain't in the league for their offense"... then you have RoCo, who was a splendid role player a couple seasons and a couple injuries ago...
Most NBA players have to find a role that fits them in the NBA to make it. Not every team needs someone who can score 25 a night. There’s value in a solid 3&D player. However all of these guys are a little lacking in their 3 point shooting and that’s why they’re still available. You’re right about that. Okoro is clearly the best of the bunch tho.. he’s won’t be 24 until 2025 and he’s coming off the best 3 point shooting season of his career. As the guy mentioned the only reason he’s not sign is because as a RFA he has an 11.8 million dollar Qualifying Offer that he can take and the Cavs don’t want to pay him that much per year. There may have been other teams that would pay him that much or more, but they know the cavs could match so they used money elsewhere
Fultz to the sun's & Dennis Smith junior
Fairly surprised Covington is still available.
Would Okoro still be available if he wasn't a restricted free agent?
Pretty clear most teams don't want guards who can't shoot. I really don't think Russ will work out in Denver, especially come playoff time.
Philly broke fultz 😂
Covington could be perfect in Minnesota
Dennis should go to Denver
i wouldnt give Fultz a another single dollar, not w/o an ACL
Brooklyn obviously wants to tank, so why sign defensive players who could help them win close games? I’m sure the Nets ownership will receive some cash from the NBA slush fund for deliberately losing, and maybe even a top lottery pick.
if isaac is not restricted teams already sign him so you should not include him
Fultz back to Philly
Fultz is floppy. The way he controls his body, or should i say lack of control, reminds me of the way a rabbits ears flop around.
Wish Knicks got fultz instead of Payne tbh
The Pistons and the wizards or any other bad team could benefit from signing a lot these why won’t anybody sign John wall
Frank Nitlikina still unsigned too…
He’s been cooked for like 7 years didn’t even know he was still in the league tbh 😂
Partizan Belgrade sign him
The Mavericks should sign Svi Myhailiuk ASAP.
He's gone, Jazz sign him
@@PetarZorić-k3b I know that.
Where is killian hayes
Robert Covington is a stretch 💀
Terence Davis?
Lakers need to sign the first 3 guys 🤣
the bucks could use fultz honestly
Memphis should side Rob asap
Lakers could use half of these guys and we haven’t done sh** this offseason
Fultz should go to bucks right off bench
Fultz had injured tho
Fultz - Bust 😂
DSJ would be a great 6th man just like Fultz.
Markelle Fultz must go to LA Lakers.
idk how people still believe in fultz
Only player who doesnt belong on this list is Lonnie Walker. He just landed on bad teams. The rest dont affect winning. Waste of space.
If oladipo aint on the list im rioting
Remember it's Just injuries bruh
Spurs should go out and get fultz
Cov Knicks
All goin to lakers lol
There should be a class action lawsuit against Philly for “the Process.” So many careers ruined during that time.
Nah, it was fine.
No Fiba Paddy is criminal. Vet minimum deal to get a great leader and occasional spark plug.
Europe is where they should be
Fultz is a 9th man
Why is Svi Myhailiuk not mentioned he is a free agent and NBA champion, he is better than all of the players you mentioned.
Jazz just sing him
@@PetarZorić-k3b I know that.
The lakers need to get DSJ walker n roco
If Bronny is on a spot and these guys aren't... this is why I don't respect anything this generation of players accomplished. All politics
Rent free
It’s because of the cap. Teams either have max or minimum contract players. No one wants 7 mill a year players. So these guys are waiting cuz of low offers
These dudes can’t hit 3s
All trash
lakers should sign okoro lol
Bro Lakers have zero cap so this literally can’t happen lol
Fultz? Really? His best fit is China.
No, he was good last year!