NBA Free Agency: 5 best expiring contracts that could be traded this summer

#2 Kenneth Faried

Phoenix Suns v Denver Nuggets

The NBA's shift to a perimeter-oriented offense has rendered Faried's energetic play as more of an afterthought than anything else. The Manimal was heralded as one of the new-age forwards after a great rookie season in Mile High City, but has failed to live up to expectations after signing a long-term deal with the Nuggets.

Right now, their roster is overflowing with centers and power forwards with little to no range, and Mason Plumlee is getting many more minutes in twin tower lineups alongside Jokic than Faried has, especially over the past few seasons.

However, Faried could serve as a useful player on many NBA rosters - mostly in a Tristan Thompson-like role. If the Nuggets try to affect a trade for a superstar, Faried could be an important trade chip.