I didn't find a thread on available FA's specifically (this but it's been discussed here) Absent major surprises, I think it is likely that Alston, Head, Tmac, Howard, Bogans and Yao are here next year. I wouldn't mind wesley back for 20 mpg off the bench, but we need a starting SG badly. I think Head is developing as a player and can very limited duty at PG. Alston, Head, Bogans, Wesley, Tmac, Howard and Yao are only 7. We need a starting SG in the worst way. Who's available? Any legitimate candidates that we can deal swift for?
Am I mistaken or does Dikembe have 1 year left on his contract? He does according to the source I'm looking at.
All free agents (well.. all considerable free agents) in all positions for next season: Atlanta <strike>Joe Johnson</strike> (re-signed) Al Harrington Boston Michael Olowokandi Dan Dickau Charlotte Kareem Rush Jake Voskuhl Chicago <strike>Tyson Chandler</strike> (re-signed) Othella Harrington Eric Piatkowski Cleveland <strike>Zydrunas Ilgauskas</strike> (re-signed) Jiri Welsch Dallas Keith Van Horn Jason Terry Tariq Abdul-Wahad Darrell Armstrong Rawle Marshall $664,209 team option Denver Andre Miller Ruben Patterson $7,828,050 player option Nenê $4,110,052 Qualifying offer Greg Buckner $1,845,350 player option Reggie Evans DerMarr Johnson Detroit Kelvin Cato Ben Wallace Derrick Coleman <strike>Tayshaun Prince</strike> (re-signed) Lindsey Hunter Tony Delk Golden State <strike>Mike Dunleavy</strike> (re-signed) Indiana Predrag Stojakovic $8,225,000 player option Scot Pollard Fred Jones $3,239,420 Qualifying offer LA Clippers Sam Cassell Vladimir Radmanovic Walter McCarty LA Lakers Devean George Slava Medvedenko Memphis Lorenzen Wright Bobby Jackson Miami James Posey $6,392,100 player option Wesley Person Derek Anderson $1,803,600 player option Alonzo Mourning Gary Payton Minnesota Fred Hoiberg Marcus Banks New Jersey Jeff McInnis $3,600,000 player option Clifford Robinson $2,500,000 team option Ron Mercer Lamond Murray Jacque Vaughn New Orleans Speedy Claxton Rasual Butler New York <strike>Eddy Curry</strike> (re-signed) Orlando Penny Hardaway Doug Christie Tony Battie Pat Garrity DeShawn Stevenson $3,000,000 player option Bo Outlaw Stacey Augmon Philadelphia Chris Webber $20,718,750 player option John Salmons $2,463,446 Qualifying offer Phoenix Howard Eisley Jim Jackson Brian Grant Portland Voshon Lenard Joel Przybilla Sacramento Bonzi Wells Jason Hart $1,680,000 player option San Antonio Nazr Mohammed Nick Van Exel Seattle Chris Wilcox $3,577,168 Qualifying offer Bryon Russel Toronto Antonio Davis Alvin Williams $6,800,000 player option Lamond Murray Eric Williams $4,296,000 player option Mike James $3,720,000 player option Utah Matt Harpring Greg Ostertag Devin Brown $2,700,000 team option Jarron Collins Washington Chucky Atkins <strike>Caron Butler</strike> (re-signed) Jared Jeffries $2,776,586 Qualifying offer
Please notice that sharpshooters Jason Terry and Bobby Jackson are on that list. I hate both of them. But .. damn, they can shoot.
http://www.realgm.com/src_freeagents/2006/ Not a whole lot out there at SG from the looks of that list. As far as PF, I think we're going to live with Howard, Stro, and Hayes (barring a trade) for at least another year because of the contracts of Howard and Stro. I think a shooter should be priority anyway over PF, especially if Stro continues to improve. Out of all those guys, I'd love to get Harpring for the MLE. Devean George is also intriguing, but I haven't seen him recently. Obviously either of these guys would send Tracy back to SG. Then we'd have to look to the draft for a shooter...JJ Redick pops in mind, and I think he will easily be there with our pick. Might even be able to trade down for him. I'd like to see Wesley re-signed to come off the bench, but if we sign a 2 or 3 I think we'll have to part with him. Another possibility out there is Cassell. Sooner or later Livingston is going to be given his shot as a starter, so they may go ahead and let Sam shop around. I'm not so sure he fits in with what Van Gundy wants, but he's definitely a proven winner. Here's what I could see as of now for next years lineup: Yao/Deke Stro/Howard/Hayes Harpring or George/Bogans Mcgrady/Redick or other/Head Alston/V-Span/Cheap FA or Sura if healthy Obviously this is very preliminary but that is a direction I could see us going. Looks like it's going to be a long offseason though...it's not even April yet.
Caron Butler was extended. I don't believe we'll be drafting a SF/ pick up a SF through free agency that forces McGrady back to SG position. That will hurt his back even more guarding those shorter players.
if your gonna move TMAC to the two gaurd position to get a shooter, we should get vladimir radmonvic cuz he is younger and fearless cuz he's a european
? Seems to me that having to guard bigger SF's in the post would hurt his back more than playing perimiter defense. At this point, we should just wishfully assume that Tracy's back will be ok next year and not so fragile...
SF's are the ones usually on the perimeter. (with the exception of LeBron) Shooting guards are the ones that are smaller, quicker, agile, and drives to the hoop. (Kobe, Wade)
Dunleavy is shooting .251 from 3-pt range. I don't think we need another sharp-eyed shooter like that on the Rox.
