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Pass or Pursue: Top 10 NBA point guard 2022 free agent targets

By Jordanna Clark

Apr 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks shooting guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (11) dribbles the ball against New York Knicks shooting guard Immanuel Quickley (5) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Patty Mills, Brooklyn Nets. (Photo by Michelle Farsi/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

8: Patty Mills (player option)

Patty Mills is fresh off his first season with the Brooklyn Nets, although it didn’t go as he hoped that it would. The 33-year-old went from being a notorious sixth man to starting in a career-high 48 games due to Kyrie Irving’s extended absence.

Because of that, his production took a dip about midway through the year. Mills averaged 11.4 points and shot 40.8% from the floor (the lowest for him since 2015-16) and 40% from the 3-point line.

Mills signed a two-year, $12 million deal with Brooklyn last summer after spending a decade in San Antonio. He has a $6.2 million player option for 2022-23.

It seems as if he wants to remain with the Nets, so the belief is that he’ll opt into it. However, if he doesn’t, New York should consider adding Mills to the roster, especially if Evan Fournier is traded during the offseason.

The Nets misused Mills in 2021-22, and when his energy tank isn’t ran dry, he’s a valuable off the bench perimeter shooter. While the Knicks don’t need a backup point guard, the Australian native’s shooting is what makes him a possible free agency target.

His leadership and experience as an NBA champion under Coach Popovich would be a bonus to New York’s young team.

Verdict: Pursue