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Summary

Sefolosha in his prime was a solid three-and-D prospect, despite not being elite at either of those skills. However, he was unable to play that role for Utah from 2017-2019, struggling with injuries while also not getting consistent playing time when he was healthy. Sefolosha hit threes at an above-average rate, but it was on such a small sample that it can almost be disregarded. Defensively, the Jazz trusted other players like Royce O'Neale to guard elite wings like James Harden in the playoffs.

 

After signing with the Rockets last summer, Sefolosha has not been able to establish himself as a reliable role player for a competitive team. As one of the last free agents to be signed, the market seemed to be pretty dry for the veteran wing last summer. At 36 years old, Sefolosha may struggle to get much interest in free agency once again.

 

Cap Considerations

Sefolosha will be an unrestricted free agent with a $1.6 million cap hold and Non-Bird Rights. This means that the highest starting salary the Rockets could offer him using the Non-Bird Exception is $3.1 million. This could be enough to retain Sefolosha, since he settled for the minimum of $2.6 million to come to Houston. Alternatively, the Rockets could use their Mid-Level Exception or Bi-Annual Exception to re-sign Sefolosha if he demands more than $3.1 million.

 

Other teams will have multiple ways to sign Sefolosha as even teams without cap space could possibly use any of the Non-Taxpayer, Taxpayer, or Room Mid-Level Exceptions to sign him. Since he signed a minimum contract this summer, teams will hope to get him at the minimum next summer too.

Potential Teams: Rockets, Warriors, 76ers, Lakers, Trailblazers

Predicted Contract: 1-year, $2.6 million ($1.6 million cap hit) with the Rockets

Actual Contract: N/A

As of the start of the regular season, Sefolosha remains unsigned.

Last updated: 12/31/2020

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