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2019 NBA free agency: 5 players most likely to be overpaid

By Simon Smith

TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 02: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 02, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - JUNE 02: DeMarcus Cousins #0 of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors in the second half during Game Two of the 2019 NBA Finals at Scotiabank Arena on June 02, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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1. Malcolm Brogdon

Age: 26
Position: PG/SG
2018-19 salary: $1.5 million
Status: Restricted free agent

While he’s not the marquee name of many free agents this summer, Malcolm Brogdon nonetheless will be in great demand come July 1. In just his third season in the league, Brogdon became the eighth player in NBA history to join the illustrious 50-40-90 club, joining Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry as the only active players in that prestigious group.

In averaging 15.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 28.6 minutes per game, Brogdon returned elite .505/.426/.928 shooting splits. Unfortunately for him and the Milwaukee Bucks, a late-season plantar fascia injury saw the 2016-17 NBA Rookie of the Year sidelined for the final 12 games of the regular season, and also the first games of the Bucks’ postseason run.

While his return to the court was welcome, Brogdon’s overall efficiency and production was down, understandable when trying to acclimate at the business end of the season.

Given his ability to play both spots in the backcourt, handle the ball and shoot at an elite rate from the perimeter, Brogdon is bound to receive a number of lucrative offers in the coming weeks.

The teams that are likely to be in the running for Brogdon’s services include the Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic. As a restricted free agent, the Bucks have the ultimate say in how badly they wish to retain him, in that they can match any offer put forth.

With another key free agent of theirs to deal with in All-Star swingman Khris Middleton, the Bucks are going to have some decisions to make as it relates to how their roster will look moving forward.

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But given his age, skill-set and the deals signed in recent years, a contract in the vicinity of $20 million per season is not out of the realm of possibility.