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New Orleans Pelicans: 3 early free agent targets for summer of 2020

By Cody Taylor

WASHINGTON, DC -  FEBRUARY 7: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 7, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC -  FEBRUARY 7: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards looks on during the game against the Dallas Mavericks on February 7, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC –  FEBRUARY 9: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 9, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC –  FEBRUARY 9: Davis Bertans #42 of the Washington Wizards shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 9, 2020 at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

#2 Davis Bertans, Washington Wizards, Small Forward/Power Forward, UFA

The Washington Wizards sharpshooter should be on a lot of team’s boards for free agency. I’m putting Davis Bertans at the number two position on this list as a need for a team looking for more three-point shooting.

A career 41.2% three-point shooting rate will be very attractive.

Once a project by the San Antonio Spurs who was traded to the Wizards in the botched Marcus Morris signing has shown his growth despite going from the winningest team in the NBA to one of the bottom teams in recent history.

He could provide excellent relief for Brandon Ingram or Zion Williamson and could provide ammunition for a small ball lineup at either the three or four.

He should come at a great price for what he would provide for the New Orleans Pelicans. For me personally, I have my fingers crossed that we entertain signing him. Speaking of….