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5 Teams That Should Pursue Lance Stephenson

By Evan Massey

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May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (left) stands next to Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (right) during the first half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
May 30, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Heat forward LeBron James (left) stands next to Indiana Pacers guard Lance Stephenson (right) during the first half in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

The Indiana Pacers were eliminated from playoff contention by the Miami Friday night, and one of their best players will soon hit the free agent market. Lance Stephenson was a rising star this past season, and actually ended up leading the NBA in triple-doubles. He showed an improved scoring ability to go along with his excellent playmaking and disruptive attitude. There are quite a few teams that could really use a player like him, and there are five in particular that should pursue him in free agency.