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5 Free Agents The New Orleans Pelicans Should Consider This Summer

By Terrence Verwayne

Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 21, 2017; Cleveland, OH, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Jonathon Simmons (17) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyle Korver (26) during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 95-88. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) dribbles the ball during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Jazz won 95-88. Mandatory Credit: Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports /

Joe Ingles

Restricted Free Agent

Joe Ingles a pesky defender who likes to talk trash and get under opponents skin but has the game to back it up. Ingles isn’t afraid to challenge opponents’ best players while his activity on the offensive end can prove to be a difference-maker and has been at times for the Utah Jazz this season.

The Australian wing has no trouble putting the ball on the floor to create a shot for himself and sometime others, but where he really has excels is at the three-ball. He’s shot the ball at elite levels this past season, ranking third in the NBA in three-point percentage at a 44.1 percent clip on the season.

Ingles is exactly the type of player the Pelicans could use. He may be just a bit too expensive for them to bring onboard, however, as he’s expected to fetch a decent amount of money in free agency. But if New Orleans decides to move on from Solomon Hill after just one (disappointing season), one can argue Ingles would be an upgrade at the small forward spot.

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