Top 5 shooting guards still available in 2021 NBA Free Agency

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Wesley Matthews

Denver Nuggets v Los Angeles Lakers

Journey man wing Wesley Matthews personifies the modern '3&D' player. Matthews has been in the league for more than a decade now, playing for 7 teams in the process. Matthews is adept at perimeter defense and 3-point shooting, two invaluable traits in the modern NBA.

It is surprising that a contender hasn't picked Wes Matthews up yet, considering he is a 38% shooter from the deep for his career. Matthews played 58 games for the LA Lakers last season, and also got considerable minutes in their playoff loss to the Phoenix Suns.

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#2 JJ Redick

Memphis Grizzlies v New Orleans Pelicans

A dead-eye shooter from 3-point territory, JJ Redick remains one of the most high-profile shooting guards available in 2021 NBA free agency. He has made a staggering 41.5% of his three-point attempts in his career, and that statistic alone should be enough for a championship contender to sign him on a 1-year deal.

Redick possesses the ability to play the role Kyle Korver played during the Cleveland Cavaliers' NBA Finals runs in 2017 and 2018. He is a liability on defense, but his shooting prowess could potentially change the outcome of a playoff series.

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#1 Josh Hart

Miami Heat v New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans recently extended a qualifying offer to restricted free agent Josh Hart. It looks like the shooting guard could be available in 2021 NBA free agency, and it is a surprise that a player of his profile is still on the market.

Hart put up 9 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for the New Orleans Pelicans last season, averaging 28 minutes per game. The former LA Lakers player had a poor shooting season, but can develop into a league-average threat from deep. He is a brilliant rebounder for his size, and can more than hold his own on defense.

Overall, Josh Hart is a great athlete who has the potential to be a good fit on multiple NBA teams off the bench. He is just 25-years-old and, in the right environment, can also develop into a tertiary option on a playoff hopeful team.