Troy Daniels finds himself in search of a new team after the Los Angeles Lakers decided to waive him. The 28-year-old hardly cracked the Lakers rotation but can be an asset somewhere else. Several teams could use him and his outside sniping could be his ticket.
One potential landing spot is the Houston Rockets. Originally a team he played for back in 2014, Daniels could make a return with big improvements. He can knock it from downtown, something head coach Mike D'Antoni could put to good use, Fansided suggested. The only problem seen here is that he may not get the proper playing minutes. He will play behind James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Eric Gordon, a talent-heavy rotation that may practically place him in the same, if not worse, predicament.
Some other teams could take a look at the undrafted player of the 2013 NBA Draft. The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to get the shooter they need and Daniels could be a perfect fit. The timing is perfect since Philly has most of its players in the sidelines. The 6-foot-4 guard could be perfect for the Sixers especially in the playoffs.
Another team that could use him is the New Orleans Pelicans. With JJ Reddick sidelined, Daniels could fill in the void. The Pels are hoping to make a last-ditch run to crack the NBA playoffs and need all the help they can get. Ironically, adding Daniels would mean having another former Laker in the fold. Brandon Ingram, Lonzo Ball and Josh Hart were with Los Angeles last NBA season before the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade last summer.
If no playoff-bound team wants him, Daniels could settle for the Golden State Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr is checking out free agents using 10-day contracts. Like the Sixers, the Dubs are severely undermanned. It assures Daniels of playing at least until the end of the regular season. If he leaves a good impression, he could be kept moving forward by the Dubs.
The fact that Daniels can sink it from downtown makes him a logical fit for teams in need of a shooter. He owners a 40.1 percent career field goal shooting average per NBA.com. Daniels also holds a 39.7 percent average from beyond the arc, making him a tempting player to consider.
For teams to bring out the best in Daniels, playing time is essential. He is unlikely to get that from playoff-bound teams, hinting it may be best to audition early and latch on to rebuilding teams.
