Ranking the top 18 shooters available on NBA trade market

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5. G Malik Beasley, Utah Jazz

Yes, the Utah Jazz have approximately 46 players they can move at the deadline. If the team wants to lean into a rebuild hard, they should try to move every one of them, beginning with Malik Beasley.

The 26-year-old was one of the assets that came over from Minnesota in the Rudy Gobert trade. Last year, Beasley set two three-point records with the Timberwolves. On March 5, he set the team’s single-season record for threes, and on March 9 he set the franchise record with 11 three-point makes in a single game.

His shooting hasn’t been as strong this season, but he’s still pushing for a spot in the Three-Point Contest during the All-Star Weekend festivities. Beasley is hitting 35.9 percent of his threes, below his 38.1 percent career average.

Beasley’s defense has been disappointing, but he’s very good at taking care of the ball, boasting one of the best turnover percentages in the league for two years running.

Beasley could be under team control beyond this season, as he has a $16.5 million team option for next season. If he shoots well and plays defense, that option is likely to be picked up if someone picks him up from the trade block.

The New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers both seem like potential destinations for Beasley if he gets traded. One under-the-radar team to be on the lookout for the Atlanta Hawks.

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