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2017 NBA Free Agency: Top Restricted Free Agent Targets For Brooklyn Nets

By Darnell Gilet

Mar 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) advances the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 24, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) advances the ball against the Brooklyn Nets during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 21, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) reacts after being called for a technical foul during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons shooting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (5) reacts after being called for a technical foul during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope

The Detroit Pistons have already stated they will match any offer Kentavious Caldwell-Pope receives.  Considering the loss of Tyler Johnson and Allen Crabbe to offer matches last summer, this scenario should rightfully strike fear into our hearts.  However, like last year, Caldwell-Pope is worth the risk.

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Similar to the Chicago Bulls, the Detroit Pistons are riddled with drama and uncertainty. Although they have a talented roster, the Pistons took a huge step back this year and missed the playoffs after being pinged as a dark horse.  In his fourth year, Caldwell-Pope has made a bigger jump than his stats indicate.  Although his production appears stagnant since his second year, his value surpasses his production.

At 6-foot-6, the 24-year-old brings skills that would add value to Atkinson’s system.  Although he shoots just 35 percent from three-point range, Caldwell-Pope is a player that teams must always account for.  A willing defender and fearless shooter, Caldwell-Pope could play either the two or three next to Caris LeVert as Hollis-Jefferson slides over to the power forward slot.  This addition would give the Nets an up-tempo style that would keep the Nets engaging through the season.