08/25/2020
Fred VanVleet is on the free agency frenzy radar and a few teams could use him.
New York Knicks:
The Knicks are on the list of teams that should pursue Fred Vanvleet because - well let’s face it - the Knicks could use anyone at this point. VanVleet can continue to build his game and his confidence level with a hard knocks coach like Tibs. He would be a great start in the process of the Knicks building blocks. With a young core in RJ, Mitch Robinson, and Julius Randall, Fred can come in and help lead these guys with a championship mentality. Financially this makes sense, but knowing the Knicks, they’ll probably offer him some absurd super max deals.
Detroit Pistons:
Detroit is in dire need of some reinforcements. With Derrick Rose coming off the bench, they can try to bring VanVleet into that starting point guard spot where him and Blake could potentially become a solid 1-2 punch and bring Lob City to the Motor City. The cap situation is not looking good for Detroit with already being over last year’s cap. But with expiring salaries such as Reggie Jackson (who they bought out this past season) and Brandon Knight (who is somehow still getting paid), the Pistons are in a position to offer VanVleet an offer within his range.
Toronto Raptors:
The Toronto Raptors, well this one is a given. VanVleet already has a solid foundation with his fellow championship teammates. With a mentor like Kyle Lowry, VanVleet has fit in very well with this team. Depending on if Raptors resign Gasol and/or Ibaka, Raptors can also offer VanVleet $15-18 million - well within his range. They can maintain that championship pedigree and with the 2020 NBA Head Coach of the Year in Nick Nurse, VanVleet will continue to have great leadership helping in his future development.
Which team could use VanVleet the most?