1. Wayne Ellington, Miami Heat
In terms of elite 3-point shooters with the ability to move off the ball, no player remaining in free agency comes close to replicating Wayne Ellington’s skill-set.
Now a nine-year veteran, Ellington enjoyed the best year of his career last season, averaging 11.2 points in 26.5 points per game. Ranking seventh in the league with 7.5 attempts per game from 3-point range, Ellington also converted at an elite 39.2 percent clip.
With 88.8 percent of his made field goals last season coming via an assist, Ellington’s ability to run off screens and catch and shoot would make for an incredible fit with the Sixers, as seen last year with the success of J.J. Redick.
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With the Miami Heat already owing $118.7 million over 11 players entering next season, there is no certainty that Ellington will be able to return to their roster as currently constituted. Overall, Ellington had 12 games last season in which he posted 20 or points. Furthermore, in the 28 games in which he nailed four or more triples, the Heat posted a 20-8 record.
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Considering the current salary cap climate, if the Sixers were to gain Ellington’s signature, it’s highly likely they would be able to land for close to a minimum deal. Considering the impact Ellington has made over the past two seasons with the Heat, this would represent one of the steals of the postseason.