3 Most Likely Free Agent Destinations for Shaun Livingston

Shaun Livingston was waived by the Golden State Warriors on July 9, ending his five-year career with the team that included three NBA titles. Livingston, 33, will now become an unrestricted free agent.

Sources: Warriors are waiving guard Shaun Livingston, who is guaranteed $2M of his $7.7M salary for season. Livingston, 33, is determined to continue playing and becomes one more valuable free agent candidate for contenders. He’s won three NBA titles and reached five Finals.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 10, 2019

Livingston intends to keep playing, and while his days as a rotation mainstay might be over, the 15-year veteran can offer a leadership role off the bench for a number of contending teams.

Here are three possible free agent destinations for Livingston, who will be looking to secure a deal in the next few weeks.

3. Houston Rockets

Houston Rockets v Golden State Warriors - Game Five / Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The Rockets have been very quiet this offseason, as their financial picture has limited their ability to sign free agents, while they've also stalled on signing the three currently on their roster (Kenneth Faried, Iman Shumpert, and Nene). Houston, who has also been rumored to trade Chris Paul and Clint Capela, is in position to sign a minimum-salary player like Livingston, so it's very possible the anxious Rockets make a move here. Livingston would mostly provide veteran leadership behind a guard rotation of James Harden, Paul, Eric Gordon, Austin Rivers, and Shumpert.

2. Philadelphia 76ers

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers - Game Six / Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

The 76ers are one of the few teams Livingston hasn't played on (the total is nine), but they are a contender who can use a veteran off the bench, as their core is mostly made up of young players. Livingston could slot in as the backup point guard in Philly, as their depth is a little lacking at the moment following the departure of T.J. McConnell. The Sixers may add another PG to the roster, but this may be the best destination for him from a playing time perspective. The Sixers also love size, another thing Livingston has in spades.

1. Los Angeles Clippers

Los Angeles Clippers v Golden State Warriors - Game Five / Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

The most feel-good story for Livingston would be making a return to the team where his NBA journey started. Livingston played his first three seasons with the Clippers, before a horrific knee injury almost ended his career. Now, he has a chance to bring things full circle, by joining a team that is suddenly a top NBA title contender. The Clips have Patrick Beverley as their starter, but Livingston can carve out a small role off the bench, as Lou Williams is more of a combo guard, leaving the team with no true backup PG.

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