Three Ex-NBA Players That Hoop Fans Would Love To See Via Replacement Player Route

Teams in the NBA continue to scour the free-agent market for replacement players with most of their regulars either injured or grounded by the league’s health and safety protocols.

So far, there have been familiar names who have already been called up to 10-day deals.

Small as the opportunity may seem, it is their ticket back to the NBA that may reward them with a longer spell, depending on their performance.

Greg Monroe and even Joe Johnson are among the familiar names who have been signed so far.

However, there are still a lot of available players who could make sense for teams in need of help.

Michael Beasley

Michael Beasley has been often criticized for just wanting to shoot and not play defense.

Regardless, the 32-year-old could be of use for teams in need of firepower.

The former top pick teased a possible return on social media, making it clear that he is hungry to return to NBA action.

This was on the same day he was seen working out with other free agents in John Wall, Tyreke Evans and Mario Chalmers.

Beasley could be a short-term fix, worthy of a 10-day deal. What happens from there will depend on how efficient he would be during that tenure.

Mario Chalmers

Had it not been for an Achilles injury he sustained with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2016, Mario Chalmers could have been an asset for any team after rediscovering his groove at the time.

The 35-year-old had his best years with the Miami Heat, part of the champion teams of 2012 and 2013.

He could be a good pickup for teams in need of mature backcourt help.

Chalmers signed a deal with the Grand Rapids Gold, a clear indication of wanting to return to the NBA.

With the recent developments, he could get that chance but a workout is likely to be needed first.

Jamal Crawford

Someone who has proven he still has the hops despite his age is Jamal Crawford.

Already 41 years pld, there is no doubt that the 6-foot-5 guard can still be of use to any team as a backup.

In 2019, he proved he can still contribute heavily. A 10-day deal would be fitting for Crawford, but going beyond that is unlikely.