5 NBA Teams That Should Make Serious Offers to George Hill in Free Agency

Former Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill was given his walking papers today, as the Bucks released him ahead of a free agency period in which five of their top seven scorers are on the open market and cap space is limited. Even after 11 seasons, the 33-year-old Hill has plenty left in the tank, as his 7.6 points in 20 minutes per game on 43% shooting could help a team in need of some veteran depth. Here are five teams that should be considering George Hill this offseason.

5. Memphis Grizzlies

While the Grizzlies should be committed to No. 2 overall pick Ja Morant, it couldn't hurt to bring in a battle-tested veteran that has seen it all in his 11 years to mentor him. Hill can provide a savvy option off the bench for a Grizzlies team lacking just that at the moment while also being able to pass his knowledge down to Morant in the hopes of molding him into a superstar.

4. Miami Heat

De facto starting point guard Goran Dragic only managed 36 games and 22 starts in 2019, while 6-8 small forward Justise Winslow was tasked with setting up the offense. Even with a healthy Dragic, Miami could stand to add another point guard, and Hill represents a solid veteran option to help lead a generally young Miami team.

3. Phoenix Suns

While the Suns are still chasing some of the big-name point guards in free agency, as they're best option on the roster currently is Tyler Johnson, Hill could be a solid option for them if they strike out in free agency. He may not be a big name, but it's better than having shooting guards like Johnson and Devin Booker trying to masquerade as a ball handler.

2. Boston Celtics

With Kyrie Irving's exodus just days from becoming a reality, Brad Stevens and the Celtics have been looking to replace him with Kemba Walker. However, if Walker decides to stay in Charlotte or bolt for another max somewhere else, Boston could mash together a point guard rotation with an amalgamation of Marcus Smart, Hill, and perhaps another free agent. A massive downgrade from Kyrie? Yes. Impossible to make work within Brad Stevens' system? Not at all.

1. Los Angeles Lakers

Considering the Lakers' ambitions this free-agency period, Hill might have to be content with making minimum wage--California minimum wage, granted--if he wants to rejoin LeBron James, whom he played alongside in Cleveland. Given the lack of a point guard on the Lakers roster, it wouldn't be outlandish to think Hill would take the veteran minimum and end up as the starter while LeBron and Anthony Davis do damage down low.