Best 2015 NBA Free-Agency Landing Spots for Cleveland Cavs' J.R. Smith

Choosing to forgo his $6.4 million player option for the 2015-16 season, J.R. Smith is very much available as an unrestricted free agent.Smith's free-agent case is a curious one, as he was brilliant after being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers following a woeful start to the season with the New York Knicks. Up until a no-look slap to Boston Celticsforward Jae Crowder in the first round of the NBA playoffs, Smith was on his best behavior and appeared to have greatly matured around his veteran Cleveland teammates.Smith is the ultimate free-agent gamble. There's the focused version who scored 12.7 points per game on 39.0 percent shooting from deep version in the regular season. Then, there's playoff J.R., the one whom the NBA suspended for two games and who shot just 31.2 percent in the Finals, when the Cavs needed him most.Teams that are interested in Smith don't necessarily have to possess a significant amount of cap space but instead should be worried about providing the right environment. Smith needs to be around a squad with serious playoff aspirations and a handful of veterans he can turn to for guidance. Staying out of big cities may be wise but shouldn't be a deal-breaker in the end.It's buyer beware with Smith, who's one of the best risk-or-reward signings available.Begin Slideshow
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