NBA Free Agents: The best 3 point guards still available on the open market

The 2019 offseason is quickly winding down, although plenty of familiar names are still on the search for a new team ahead of the new season. The likes of Carmelo Anthony, J.R. Smith, and Kenneth Faried have yet to be picked up, although teams are likely to re-evaluate their rosters following upcoming training camps.

In addition to the mentioned trio of names, several point guards are also hoping to find a new team ahead of the new season. The pool of quality guards has been narrowed by the retirements of Darren Collison and Shaun Livingston, although there are still a handful of individuals that could make an impact. So, as the 2019-20 NBA season quickly approaches, here we will look at the 3 best free-agent point guards still available on the open market.

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#3 Chasson Randle

Chasson Randle last played for the Washington Wizards

Chasson Randle went undrafted in the 2015 NBA draft, and the Illinois native headed to Europe after spending the Summer League as part of the Golden State Warriors' roster. Nevertheless, Randle returned to the NBA during the 2016-17 season, playing 26 times across spells with the Knicks and 76ers. After making little impact, Randle returned to Europe and helped Real Madrid to win the EuroLeague title in 2018.

Randle's performances improved during his second stint in Europe, and the Washington Wizards provided the 26-year-old with a substantial reserve role last season. Over 49 appearances, Randle managed 5.5 points and 2.0 assists in 15.2 minutes per contest, while shooting 40% from beyond the arc.

Randle was replaced by Isaiah Thomas in Washington earlier this summer, although the Stanford product showed enough during his spell with the Wizards to suggest that he can add backcourt depth as the season progresses.

#2 Isaiah Briscoe

Isaiah Briscoe spent two seasons at Kentucky

After playing two seasons of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, Isaiah Briscoe went undrafted in the 2017 NBA Draft. The point guard was subsequently signed by the Portland Trail Blazers but was released following six pre-season appearances. Nevertheless, Briscoe headed to Estonia with BC Kalev and was named Young Player of the Year after averaging 18.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists, and 1.6 steals during an excellent season.

Briscoe's form was enough for the Orlando Magic to sign him ahead of last season, and the 23-year-old averaged 3.5 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.9 rebounds over 39 appearances before being waived in April. While not huge numbers, Briscoe's hustle at both ends of the court impressed many at Amway Center, and he is still young enough to develop the technical aspects of his game. Briscoe is unlikely to be signed ahead of the new campaign but could add depth in the event of an injury.

#1 Raymond Felton

Raymond Felton has spent the past two seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder

Up until last month, Raymond Felton didn't particularly stand out as the best veteran free agent option, although the retirement of Shaun Livingston and Jeremy Lin's move to China has elevated Felton's standing on the market.

Felton turned 35 earlier this year but performed well when called upon by the Oklahoma City Thunder last season and was widely praised as a positive presence in the locker room. Felton was also impressive the prior season as he played backup to Russell Westbrook on a contending OKC team, and finished the season averaging 6.9 points, 2.5 assists, and 1.9 assists per contest.

While he has yet to find a new team, Felton appears determined to play on for at least one more year, and the veteran is still an affective backup guard that can easily pick out open teammates. Ultimately, Felton is the most reliable guard remaining on the market, and he will likely make a return to the NBA at some point this season.