Every team in the NBA needs more shooting. In the last several years, three-point shooting has become the most important part of winning games. The math is simple, threes count more than long twos. Last year, the Boston Celtics won the championship thanks in large because half of their players shot above average from behind the arc. The trend continues. This year, three of the main players on the Cleveland Cavaliers, Evan Mobley, Darius Garland, and Donovan Mitchell shoot above 40%. What are some players teams can look for to improve their team’s overall shooting? Let’s take a look at some of the cheapest three-point shooters on the trade block.
Top 4 Cheap Three-Point Shooters on the Trade Block
The new CBA has made it harder for teams to spend money and trade for players without any restrictions. Because of the restrictions, cheap players that can shoot are highly valuable. Contenders always look for ways to improve on the edges. Last year, the Dallas Mavericks made a couple of trades at the deadline that improved their team on the edges, and they made it to the NBA Finals. These players might not be difference-makers on their own, but they improve the overall shooting percentage on a good team. Let’s take a look.
Corey Kispert
The Washington Wizards’ sharpshooting forward Corey Kispert is a highly efficient catch-and-shoot option. He will do wonders for contenders who need to plug a player who can shoot into their rotation. The Wizards are trying to rebuild, and they need to accumulate as many assets as possible in the following years. Kispert is on a cheap contract this year, and then his salary will go up in the summer.
He is in the final year of his rookie deal, earning $5.7 million. Next year, he will earn $13.9 million. But that price is not expensive for someone shooting 35.2% from behind the arc. He averages 5.6 attempts, and his percentage will probably go up on a good team. Moreover, Kispert is a career 38.2% three-point shooter. Kispert is a reliable player who has played in 74+ games in his first three seasons; this year, he has appeared in 34 games so far.
Amir Coffey
The Los Angeles Clippers love Amir Coffey, a cheap shooting guard who converts 43.3% of his three-point attempts. The problem is the Clippers are slightly over the luxury tax, and if they can, they would probably shed some salary. Coffrey has a $3.9 million contract expiring this summer, and if the Clippers find somewhere to send him without taking back any salary, they will save a lot of money. Plus, getting under the luxury tax threshold opens up new opportunities for them in the summer.
Jose Alvarado
The New Orleans Pelicans had high expectations going into the year. But then, injuries plagued their season and they are now among the worst teams in the league. The Pelicans are 10 games out of the play-in seed, and they have given signals they are ready to move away from plenty of players. The Pelicans are in a similar position as the Clippers. They are slightly over the luxury tax threshold of $170 million, and shedding one small contract will save them a lot of money. There is no point in paying the tax when you do not compete for a championship, right?
Jose Alvarado is a good backup point guard who can also shoot and play aggressively on the defensive end. He would be a great addition to teams looking for a backup point guard, such as the OKC Thunder. This year, he is averaging 10.2 points on 41.8% shooting from behind the arc. Alvarado is owed almost $2 million this year, after which his contract goes up to $4.5 million(player option for 2026-27).
Ochai Agbaji
Ochai Agbaji is a young shooting guard who is averaging double-digit points for the first time in his career. He averages 40.6% from behind the arc on 3.9 attempts. Agbaji is on his rookie contract that pays him $4.3 million this year, and $6.3 next year (team option).
The Raptors are not going anywhere this year, and he might be one of their trade assets to get a pick or some value back. Agbaji struggled in Utah, but he has found a role in Toronto. At the beginning of the season, there was a time when he shot more than 45% from behind the arc. His strengths are catch-and-shoot and the ability to guard wings. If someone offers a first-round pick to the Raptors or a high second, they might agree to a deal.
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