Alright, let’s talk about this NBA point guard situation. I spent some time looking into it, trying to figure out who really needs help at that spot. It wasn’t some super complicated analysis, just me kicking back, thinking about the league, and doing a little digging.
First thing I did was just brainstorm. I grabbed a notepad, literally, and started writing down teams that felt kinda shaky last season, you know? Teams where the offense looked clunky or they just didn’t have that guy controlling the game.
Then I actually started looking at rosters. Who do these teams even have running the point? You see some names and think, “Okay, they got someone,” but then you gotta ask, “Is that someone good enough, or the right fit?”
Breaking Down the Need
So, I started going team by team, mostly focusing on the ones I initially flagged.
- San Antonio Spurs: This one felt pretty obvious from the jump. They got Wemby, this huge talent. Tre Jones is solid, does his job, but is he the guy to really unlock everything for Wemby long term? Feels like they need a more dynamic playmaker, someone who can really run the show and grow with their young core. So, I put a big checkmark next to the Spurs.
- Orlando Magic: This team’s interesting. They got a lot of young talent, Fultz, Suggs, Anthony Cole. But Fultz has injury issues, Suggs isn’t really a traditional point guard, maybe more of a combo. Anthony Cole seems like a sparkplug off the bench. They need more consistent playmaking and maybe better shooting from that lead guard spot. I felt they definitely could use an upgrade or at least a clearer answer at point guard. Added them to the list.
- Washington Wizards: They traded away Monte Morris, then Tyus Jones had a decent year but he’s a free agent. Jordan Poole handles the ball but… yeah. Feels like they are rebuilding and need to find their point guard of the future, probably through the draft or maybe a trade. They’re definitely in the market.
- Utah Jazz: Another team in rebuild mode. They got Sexton, Keyonte George who showed flashes, Dunn. Sexton is more of a scorer. George is young. They could use a steady hand, a true point guard to organize things while their young guys develop. Felt like a need here too.
Considering the Maybes
Then there were teams where it wasn’t a glaring hole, but you could see the argument.
- Los Angeles Lakers: Look, LeBron handles the ball a ton. But D’Angelo Russell might leave, Gabe Vincent was hurt all last year. They always seem to be searching for consistent guard play next to LeBron and AD. It wouldn’t shock me at all if they went looking for a point guard this offseason. They’re kinda a ‘maybe depending on other moves’ team.
- Detroit Pistons: They have Cade Cunningham, who’s their main guy. But the team was just bad. Maybe they need a better backup? Or just more talent overall? It’s less about needing a starter and more about needing stability and better pieces around Cade. So, a different kind of need.
My Final Thoughts
So after going through rosters, thinking about free agency, and just remembering how teams looked on the court, that’s kinda how I landed on my list. The Spurs and Magic felt like the clearest cases for needing a real difference-maker at the point guard position, either a starter or someone with high potential. The Wizards and Jazz are rebuilding and obviously need to find their guy. Lakers and maybe even teams like the Sixers (depending on Harden/Maxey roles) could be in the mix too. It’s not an exact science, just looking at the pieces and seeing where the gaps are.
