Ranking the top 18 shooters available on NBA trade market

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6. F Kelly Olynyk, Utah Jazz

Kelly Olynyk is a big man who can space the floor. The Utah Jazz already have one of those in Lauri Markkanen, making Olynyk expendable, even if the franchise wants to try and sneak into this year’s playoffs.

Olynyk has never been a particularly heralded player in the league and that remains true this season, arguably his best in the league. Considering he’s already 31 years old, however, he simply doesn’t have a future in Salt Lake City.

The big man, who is currently sidelined by an ankle injury, is averaging 12.2 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. He hasn’t come off the bench a single time this season, which would be a first for his career if he keeps it up.

Olynyk has always been a good floor spacer, hitting 36.8 percent of his threes over the course of his career. Twice, he’s even shot over 40 percent. He’s on a different level this year, though, knocking them down at a 41.3 percent rate, the best of his career. Olynyk also ranks highly this season in true shooting percentage.

The veteran big man is on a manageable contract. He’s owed $12.8 million this year and $12.1 million next year, the latter non-guaranteed.

There’s been some noise about Olynyk returning to the Miami Heat, who he played for as recently as two years ago. Other suitors for his services may include the Golden State Warriors and Philadelphia 76ers.

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