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NBA Free Agency: 5 Best Low-Stock Targets

By Mike McDaniel

Apr 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Aaron Brooks (0) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Aaron Brooks (0) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) attempts a three point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 6, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson (33) attempts a three point basket against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

3. PF Ryan Anderson

Ryan Anderson is only 28 years of age as he enters his ninth NBA season this fall. Despite playing eight full seasons in the league, Anderson has plenty of detractors, mostly due to his lengthy injury history.

Anderson was hurt again last season with a sprained MCL which sidelined him for 16 games. What is troubling, is that entering 2016-17, Anderson has only played more than 66 games once, which was in the 2012-13 season with the team formerly known as the New Orleans Hornets.

Anderson is a career 37.7 percent three point shooter and has amassed an average of 13.1 points and 5.6 rebounds over the course of his career.

He has made a living, when healthy, off of being a solid rotational player with the ability to stretch the floor from deep at 6’10”, while rebounding well as a long-range shooting big.

It would be fun to finally see Anderson play for a contending team with a point guard who thrives off the drive and kick (paging the Cavs, Warriors, Thunder, Spurs), to see what he can do when he has some additional space.

If one of those teams can stomach paying Anderson the $15 million per year that he may receive in his new deal, while essentially banking on the fact that he will miss some time due to injury, Anderson could be a worthwhile free agent to consider.

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