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Graham has led somewhat of a nomadic existence over his first three NBA seasons, yet he's managed to succeed under the circumstances. The VCU product went undrafted in 2016, but he's upped his playing time in each of his first three campaigns, topping out at 20.4 minutes per contest over 35 games with the Nets last season. Graham parlayed that bump in opportunity into new career highs of 5.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 assist per contest, even as his shooting efficiency took a notable dip. In fact, the 25-year-old has seen his success rate from the floor decrease over that of the prior year in each of the last two seasons, bottoming out at 33.5 percent in Brooklyn. Graham was then moved this past summer as part of the sign-and-trade deal that included D'Angelo Russell. Graham is capable of filling both wing spots and could potentially even slot in as an undersized power forward in a pinch, but he'll likely be hard-pressed to approximate his solid allotment of second-unit playing time from last season, if he does indeed stick in Minnesota. The T-Wolves boast a robust depth chart at both shooting guard and small forward, which positions Graham for an uphill climb to relevant opportunity entering training camp.
After making the Hornets roster as an undrafted free agent in 2016-17, Graham saw a steady increase in his role in Year 2. He played in 63 total games and set career highs with 4.3 points and 1.9 rebounds across 16.7 minutes. While it was only a small sample size, Graham did hit 41.2 percent of his three-pointers, so he has some potential to stick around in the NBA for awhile longer considering the league is high on floor spacers. After Charlotte let him walk this offseason, he now joins Brooklyn on a two-year deal. Despite the change in scenery, Graham is going to have a tough time earning a more significant role with his new team. He's tentatively slotted in as a deep reserve on the wing and unless injuries occur to the likes of Allen Crabbe, DeMarre Carroll, Joe Harris or Caris LeVert, Graham could struggle to see more than just a few spot minutes most nights.
In 2016, Graham played in just 27 games and averaged 7.0 minutes per game. He found more success in the G-League, putting up 15.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 46 games with the Idaho Stampede. Graham could again spend substantial time in the G-League this season, and he's unlikley to be a rotation player for the Hornets in the absence of an injury or two.
Graham spent last season in the D-League, averaging 15.7 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 46 games for the Idaho Stampede. He was a member of the Jazz's entry at the 2016 Orlando Summer League, where he caught the eye of Hornets GM Rich Cho. Charlotte ended up inking Graham to a training camp deal in July, but the 6-foot-5 guard faces an uphill battle to crack the final roster. The most likely scenario is Graham spending another year in the D-League in hopes of earning a guaranteed contract from an NBA team down the line.