2021 NBA off-season: 5 point guards likely to be on the move

#3 Dennis Schroder

Dennis Schroder of the LA Lakers

Dennis Schroder's future with the LA Lakers has been in discussion for quite some time in the NBA. He removed the team's name from his Instagram biography, and that instantly sparked rumors about his exit.

Armin Andres, Vice President of the German Basketball Federation, recently spoke about Schröder, saying that the player is expecting to get a handsome paycheck in the off-season. Schroder reportedly 'communicated' his demand for a $100-120 million deal in the off-season. But with the LA Lakers having no cap space to offer Schroder that kind of contract, Schroder might be on the move to a new team.

Report: Dennis Schroder ‘has communicated’ he wants $100M-$120M in free agency https://t.co/HjQ2RrohX4

— NBA Central (@TheNBACentral) June 30, 2021

Dennis Schroder, who will draw a salary of $15 million this season, becomes a free agent this off-season.

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#4 Kyle Lowry

Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors

Kyle Lowry has been linked with numerous teams in the 2021 NBA off-season. He has been on the trade block for over a year, and it looks like his time with the Toronto Raptors is coming to an end. The LA Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring a playmaking-oriented veteran point guard, so Lowry has been linked with them as he fits the description.

Kyle Lowry is the greatest player in Toronto Raptors history. But this summer, it’s time for them to move on.At @The_Step_Back, I wrote about the potential end of the Lowry era in Toronto: https://t.co/cKRZLy4xoK

— Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) July 8, 2021

Kyle Lowry, 35, will draw a salary of $30 million this season. He has no player or team option in his deal and will enter free agency.

He is one of the hottest commodities in the 2021 NBA free agency market,t and many teams are already interested in his services. If the Raptors re-sign him, they'll have to operate as an over-the-cap team, but if they don't, they'll get roughly $14 million to sign free agents.

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#5 Reggie Jackson

Reggie Jackson of the LA Clippers

Reggie Jackson changed his reputation in the 2021 NBA playoffs. He was looking like one of the best players in the LA Clippers' roster and showed up in clutch moments for the team. He is now a free agent and is expected to draw suitors from all around the league.

Farbod Esnaashari, a renowned LA Clippers reporter for Sports Illustrated, wrote about Jackson:

"Reggie Jackson went from being 'I didn't pass the ball for that sh*t' to arguably the most clutch player on the Clippers this season, and arguably the biggest fan favorite. I love that."

I thought Reggie Jackson’s market would be the midlevel exception, @johnhollinger writes. Then the playoffs happened. “Now I think he will command an annual salary in the $10-15 million range and is likely looking at a multi-year deal.” 📚: https://t.co/3dXP2POdfN pic.twitter.com/uSzAqORCWf

— The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) July 7, 2021

Jackson was expected to get a small deal in the off-season, but his exploits in the 2021 NBA playoffs have now opened up the market for him to draw bigger contracts. He averaged 17.8 points and 3.4 assists on 40% shooting from the floor in the playoffs.

Jackson will draw a salary of $2.5 million this season and will enter NBA free agency.