Kostas Papanikolaou

Several NBA teams had reportedly reached out to Papanikolaou to gauge his interest in a return to the league, where he played from 2014 to 2016 with the Rockets and Nuggets. The offers Papanikolaou might have received from teams likely wouldn't have come close to matching the guaranteed money the forward received from the Greek club, so he ultimately felt it was best for him to stick in his home country. Papanikolaou will now be under contract with Olympiacos through the 2020-21 season, but his deal could include an opt clause that would allow him to pursue an NBA return if he so chooses.

Drafted by the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2012 NBA Draft, Papanikolaou's rights were traded twice before he made his NBA debut with the Rockets in 2014-15, appearing in 43 games. He was dealt to the Nuggets the following season and suited up for 26 games and saw his numbers drop across the board before being released in January 2016. The 6-foot-9 Papanikolaou has spent the subsequent two seasons with Greek club Olympiacos, with whom he's re-emerged as one of the top forwards in the EuroLeague. Set to turn 28 years old later this month, Papanikolaou's window to rejoin the sport's top league could close swiftly, so it wouldn't be surprising if he elected to take one more chance at trying to establish himself in North America. If he ends up signing with a team, Papanikolaou wouldn't necessarily be guaranteed a roster spot and would likely have to be receptive to a bench role no matter where he lands.

Papanikolaou appeared in 26 games for the Nuggets this season and was only averaging 2.6 points and 1.5 rebounds over 11.3 minutes per game. He was helpful while filling in for the injured Danilo Gallinari, but wasn't going to be used much otherwise. He could pick up with another team soon enough.

Even when he was playing, this is a player for staying far away from as his production was close to nil. It is best that he be on the bench less you be tempted to use him based on his limited price on FanDuel ($3500) which is still too high for what he offers.