NBA Rumors: Ranking and predicting where the top 35 NBA free agents will sign

20. Bruce Brown (unrestricted)

Bruce Brown decided to bet on himself this season and it paid off. Heading into free agency, the expectation around the league is that Brown is going to cash in on a pretty strong payday. After being a huge catalyst off the bench for the Denver Nuggets this past season and being a complete x-factor for the team during the run to the NBA Finals, Brown is expected to be one of the most sought-after role players in free agency.

Brown averaged 12 points and four rebounds on 36 percent shooting from 3-point range this past season for the Nuggets. He could emerge as a strong target for a contender looking for a final bench piece to put them over the top. There’s one team that I believe would make a lot of sense for Brown this summer, and it’s the Memphis Grizzlies.

After deciding to move on from Dillon Brooks, Brown seems like an almost perfect replacement for him. Maybe the two sides could work a sign and trade to make a deal work. I’m sure that’s the only way the Grizzlies would be able to afford him on the open market.

Prediction: Memphis Grizzlies