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Fred VanVleet is one of the biggest names available in the NBA Free Agency 2020. The Toronto Raptors player has been the subject of NBA trade rumors since early 2020 as he is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and will demand a huge contract from franchises.
5 possible destinations for Fred VanVleet in NBA Free Agency 2020
Fred VanVleet started his career with the Toronto Raptors and has improved in every single statistical category since his rookie year. From averaging 2.9 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.4 steals per game, he is now averaging 17.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 1.9 steals per game.
Needless to say, he has spent a lot of time honing his skills, and his game has improved a lot as a result of the same. Unsurprisingly, this massive improvement has led to several teams chasing him in free agency.
Let us take a look at 5 possible destinations for Fred VanVleet.
#5. New York Knicks
The New York Knicks have been the favorites to draft Fred VanVleet ever since his free agency began. The team hasn't had success in decades and are hoping that the potential addition of VanVleet will improve their chances of making it to the playoffs.
The franchise desperately needs a premier point guard, and working under new Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau could be extremely beneficial for VanVleet. Under Tom Thibodeau's guidance, Derrick Rose managed to become the youngest MVP in NBA history. Thibodeau has experience coaching point guards and he could get the best out of VanVleet.
#4. Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls haven't tasted glory since Michael Jordan retired in 1998, and certain decisions in the NBA Free agency 2020 can certainly get them where they need to be.
The Bulls have been looking for a point guard ever since they traded Derrick Rose in 2016. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wants a floor general like VanVleet in his roster so that his star shooting guard Zach LaVine wouldn't need to initiate the team's offense every time they have possession.
The Toronto Raptors star has also shown an improvement in basketball IQ and his ability to hit clutch shots. LaVine has had multiple clutch performances in his short career and having two clutch guards in the roster will certainly help Chicago in the eastern conference.
#3. Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons, along with the Knicks, are the franchises that are most interested in signing VanVleet. With several reports of VanVleet possibly moving to Detroit, this offseason signing could turn all the speculations and rumors into reality.
The Pistons are in the middle of a rebuild, they traded Andre Drummond to the Cleveland Cavaliers hours before the trade deadline and are fully committed in their mission to rebuild their roster with young players.
Fred VanVleet fits in this team's scenario perfectly. The 26-year-old point guard can help the team with his championship experience and can make the Pistons franchise his own.
#2. Phoenix Suns
Another franchise that is pursuing Fred VanVleet in NBA Free Agency 2020 is the Phoenix Suns. The Suns were the only team that went 8-0 in the bubble in Orlando but unfortunately fell short of one game to make the playoffs. The Suns, as many would agree, are a team to look out for in the near future.
With a young team, this franchise is looking for their first NBA title, and the addition of VanVleet could help them reach that goal. VanVleet was a crucial player in the 2019 NBA Finals and could be the player the Suns need to make the long-awaited finals run.
#1. Toronto Raptors
Despite hundreds of NBA trade rumors involving Fred VanVleet's free agency in 2020, he should re-sign with the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors, unlike any other team interested in him, reached the conference semi-finals and finished the season with the number 2 seed in the conference.
Kyle Lowry is getting old, and the Raptors offense could soon be focused on VanVleet and Pascal Siakam. The Raptors were the only team who believed in him when he went undrafted and have trained with him for years.
With the Raptors having enough cap space this offseason, re-signing VanVleet would keep their core intact.
