After a two-year suspension, Terek Evans regained his NBA status, and he could also regain his chances to sign to NBA teams. And the guard, who once performed well, is clearly eager to return to the NBA.
According to US media reports, Evans is currently training in Miami with Wall, Beasley and others. Judging from the video exposed by the media, Evans is in a very good shape. While athleticism looks to be slipping, his three-point shooting is better than in the past.
And Evans trained so hard, and there was obviously only one goal, that is, to return to the NBA. NBA veteran journalist Mark Stein believes Evans will be the high-profile free agent in the buyout market. Stein didn't give a reason, but given Evans' eagerness to return to the NBA and his current state, as long as there is a team willing to give him a chance, I believe he will sign to re-prove himself.
Evans is 32 years old, 1.98 meters tall, and is a double guard. In 2009, he entered the NBA with the 4th pick in the first round, second only to Harden with the pick, ahead of Curry, DeRozan and others. In the rookie season, he averaged 20+5+5 per game, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to have such a performance in a rookie season, the other three being Oscar Robertson, Jordan and James. Because Evans is equally athletic and equally good at quick counter-attacks and passes, he was once called "James Jr."
But unexpectedly, Evans is the peak of his debut. After the rookie season, his performance gradually declined, and finally he was traded in the summer of 2013 and has been wandering ever since. In the 2017-18 season, he averaged 19.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game. But sadly, he was banned for two years in May 2019 for violating the league's drug ban.
Only now has Evans regained his status as an NBA player and has only had the opportunity to sign with an NBA team.
But at the moment, it's unclear if any team is willing to give him a chance. However, for teams that need to supplement the guard, such as the Lakers, Evans is a choice to consider, after all, his asking price will not be too high, in line with the Lakers' appetite.