Summary

On paper, Snell had a really good season, hitting over 40% from three for the fourth straight year, and having a very good 58% eFG% due to some hot midrange shooting, albeit on a small volume. Snell started almost every game he played in for the Pistons, but that's not saying much considering the disastrous year that the Pistons had.

Despite his great three point shooting percentages, Snell doesn't fire away at a high enough volume to be treated like an elite shooter by defenses. He shot just slightly over 4 threes a game this past season. Snell is solid enough on both ends to be a reliable player for a team's wing rotation, but not someone that is likely a starter on a competitive team.

Cap Considerations

Snell has a player option for his $12.2 million salary in 2020-2021, and will be an unrestricted free agent with a $17.1 million cap hold and full Bird rights if he opts out. If Snell opts out, the Pistons could have max cap space, even if they win the lottery and have a large cap hold for the #1 pick.

Snell is unlikely to opt out, but if he does it likely means he has a long-term offer at a similar annual value. So if he opts out, Snell will likely demand a starting salary of more than the full $9.3 million Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, which means only teams with cap space will be able to sign him. If Snell and an over-the-cap team have mutual interest, sign-and-trade options can be explored.

Potential Teams: Pistons, Cavaliers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Knicks

Predicted Contract: Opt-In: $12.2 million

If he opts out: 2-year, $20 million with the Pistons