With only a handful of games remaining before the NBA transitions from the regular season to the playoffs, lottery-bound teams don't have many reasons to remain competitive. They can fight for pride, attempt to develop young players and examine their rosters' fringe members, trying to figure out who can contribute in 2016-17.
It's the last method we're interested in here.
Three teams destined to finish outside the playoff picture have potential up-and-comers who aren't receiving nearly enough burn. One of them is already playing for the Brooklyn Nets and excelling in limited minutes, but it's time to expand his role. The other two spend most of their time sitting on the bench.
In the interest of timely evaluation, they should all get chances before the season is over.
Sean Kilpatrick, Brooklyn Nets
Thanks to the many injuries suffered and the Brooklyn Nets' overall futility, Sean Kilpatrick has already been receiving substantial backcourt minutes during the stretc ...
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Article written by Adam Fromal