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NBA Free Agency For Dummies Pt. II

by Trizz
created July 07, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009
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You know I had to do a remix right...(yes I will open every article with some random quote until it no longer amuses me). When we left off we was talking about how Indiana having to re-sign Kareem Rush. No seriously he is their biggest free agent. Continuing on with the list we go west to LA where the Clippers who drew first blood by grabbing Baron Davis. But what about all of their free agents they have already including the only other star in the high school senior free agent pool (get it it's shallow), Elton Brand. Lets dig in shall we

Los Angeles Clippers

Nine free agents? Were they not counting on existing past 2008. Anyways their main priority is Elton Brand, the former No. 1 pick and their franchise player. He is coming off an injury so there is risk there but a Baron Davis, Eric Gordon and Elton Brand trio might fill in seats with people who aren't just there because they're cheaper than Laker tickets. Shaun Livingston, the former lottery pick coming off that horrible injury is another risk but they did just grab Eric Gordon is there room for him there. Corey Maggette wants to get down with the champs but if the Clippers somehow manage to keep all their free agents he might be leaving a championsh...yeah I can't even type that with a straight face. Smush Parker and Dan Dickau who would be their 5th and 6th guards should be looking elsewhere as well as those other guys I never heard of.

Los Angeles Losers I mean Lakers

Ronny Turiaf and Sasha Vujacic would be fine additions to any team so the Lakers should be careful. Turiaf provides tons of energy off the bench and makes Kobe jump Aston Martins while Vujacic tends to pick up the scoring slack for all 2 minutes Kobe isn't in the game. The other 2 guys barely got off the bench so whether they stay or go isn't much of a difference. Needless to say, the Lakers are more concerned about a potential free agent in 2009.

Posterizing Amare?? Yeah he earned the right to stay
Posterizing Amare?? Yeah he earned the right to stay

Memphis Grizzlies

Why is everyone talking about LeBron in 2010...Kwame Brown is available NOW. No seriously, he is their biggest worry in the free agent market and considering they gave away Pau Gasol for him they can at least pretend as if they wanted him all along.

Miami Heat

Couple of familiar faces here, Jason Williams, Ricky Davis and Alonzo Mourning. I wish Zo would just retire, he's getting real Brett Favre-ish. Jason Williams got lucky that the Heat didnt land Derrick Rose so he might be resigned. Ricky Davis should get a legitimate deal somewhere he doesn't exactly suck persay...I think his best years were as the 6th man in Boston and he could still be that guy on a Detroit or a Dallas. Stephane Lasme, fellow UMass alum and record holder for most triple doubles in a college season (though it was tainted but hey) and the other guys will end up on someone else's IR.

Awww what the hell, I wouldnt mind seeing him back here
Awww what the hell, I wouldnt mind seeing him back here

Milwaukee Bucks

I never heard of any of these guys....maybe because it's Milwaukee (no offense AKittell)

Minnesota Timberwolves

Ah, the Celtic Jrs. who is on the chopping block. Sebastian Telfair, he has New York Knicks written all over him. Ryan Gomes, I want him to succeed somewhere he deserves better than the Wolves. Craig Smith, oh THAT'S what happened to him maybe he can go to Charlotte and reunite with Jared Dudley and underachieve just like old times.

Could Smith and Dudley reunite in Charlotte...who knows
Could Smith and Dudley reunite in Charlotte...who knows

New Jersey Nets

You know what would be hilarious? If after all their cap clearing, they don't end up with LeBron. I would just laugh and laugh. Anyway Nenad Kristic is the only person worth keeping and what do you know it looks like Keith Van Horn's free ride is up, I could've sworn he was NOT playing for the Lakers. How he end up back in New Jersey, but I need his agent, they can pay me to take up a roster spot and balance trades.

New Orleans Hornets

Okay they got CP3 long term and that was their only priority. Chris Andersen will just smoke up any contract he gets and I don't know what happened to Paul Pierce's long lost brother but he just can't fit in anywhere now. He's actually nice so its a shame.

Separated at birth?
Separated at birth?






New York Knicks

Fred Jones and Randolph Morris...yeah lets move on


Orlan...oh wait I gotta stay in alphabetical order...

Oklahoma City Untitleds

They should lock up Robert Swift he is VERY underrated the rest of them can kick rocks

Orlando Magic

I don't get how Carlos Arroyo is average at best here but then he kicks ass in the Olympics and World tourneys. He should re-sign. Keyon Dooling should take what he can, rumor has it that Miami wants him back. But maybe they just want what they can't have.

Philadelphia 76ers

Philly come here...a little closer.....SMACK why hasn't Andre Iguodala got an extension after leading your team to the playoffs and almost pulling off a HUGE upset. Don't tell me you are waiting until 2010 too...

Iguodala has surely earned a long term deal by now
Iguodala has surely earned a long term deal by now

Phoenix Suns

6 free agents....none of them relevant moving on

Portland Trailblazers

James Jones is a keeper not the greatest player but he played his heart out towards the end of the season to get re-signed I think he earned it. Other guy hit the showers...or hit the plane...yea I don't know just leave

Sacramento Kings

They better not like Beno Udrih go...did they not learn what happened to Hedo Turkoglu and Peja Stojakovic...oh wait they did re-sign Udrih. Well, carry on

San Antonio Spurs

Well well well, if it isnt the Sunshine Patriots...Brent Barry, Michael Finley, Robert Horry, DerMarr Johnson, Damon Stoudamire and Kurt Thomas all sold your souls to win a ring some of you have, some of you got egg on your face, DAMON, but what do you bring to the Spurs, why should they re-sign you theres plenty of vets that would love to go to San Antonio and get a ring. Finley, Barry, Thomas go get your contracts, the rest of you beat it

Toronto Raptors

They re-signed Jose Calderon...thats all they needed to do

The Raps took care of business quick fast and in a hurry
The Raps took care of business quick fast and in a hurry

Utah Jazz

C.J. Miles??? Next

Washington Wizards

Locked up Jamison and Arenas...check...Finally got a post threat...no...Re-sign Roger Mason...well what are you waiting for

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JuTMSY4Legend
537 days ago
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For max money...Iggy can walk...
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TrizzAll-American
537 days ago
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yea i kno he's restricted but he should've gotten an extension already
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JuTMSY4Legend
537 days ago
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he was offered one
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TrizzAll-American
537 days ago
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he wants 85 mill?? fine im officially on the Sixers side now
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DRE-LOAAA-er
536 days ago
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Igoudala is not worth 85 mill. That would handcuff the Sixers salary cap wise. They are looking to sign Elton Brand as well. They need a pure scorer on the perimeter as well. If they get Brand and a legitimate scorer, look out.
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SSreportersLegend
537 days ago
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Sasha Vujacic would be fine additions to any team so the Lakers should be careful.


If you want the FG percentage to drop for the whole team then yes.
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LASportsblogAAA-er
537 days ago
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A bad joke showing lack of b-ball insight - Sonics fans sure were sharp
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SSreportersLegend
537 days ago
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Did you go into hiding and not watch the NBA Finals at all?
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JuTMSY4Legend
537 days ago
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maybe he's just made you have 2 NBA teams LA?
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SSreportersLegend
537 days ago
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Made?


And besides, the Clippers aren't an NBA team.
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JuTMSY4Legend
537 days ago
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neither were the sonics
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SSreportersLegend
537 days ago
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We've got the Seattle Storm!


With um.....er.....
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Manny StilesMajor Leaguer
537 days ago
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LAUREN JACKSON
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SSreportersLegend
537 days ago
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And you can't have her.....
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AKchrisbrooksWaterboy
537 days ago
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For the Heat, I think that Jason Williams is good as gone. The Heat drafted Mario Chalmers in the second round so I think that he almost automatically gets the starting spot over him. They Heat are gonna make some noise in the East next year.
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Yakob878MVP
537 days ago
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I agree compleley with the gomes thing, besides Big Al he was the only member in the kg trade i hated to lose
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IbeargRed-Shirting
537 days ago
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the grizzlies never pretended they wanted kwame brown for his basketball skills, they just wanted his 9 million expiring contract. I also agree with JuT... Iguadala is not a max money worthy player. they offered him a lot of money before the season and I'm sure they're currently offering him a lot of money, but max money for a player whose greatest accomplishment is leading a team to a 40-42 record? i could see why philly wouldn't just give him whatever he wants.
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DRE-LOAAA-er
536 days ago
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The Hornets might pick up James Posey. If the Celtics let James Posey go, I would tell Danny Ainge to come here...little closer....SMACK UPSIDE THE HEAD.
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TrizzAll-American
536 days ago
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UPDATE: Brand is off to the Sixers for 5 yrs/$82 mill...sorry Iggy
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IbeargRed-Shirting
535 days ago
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sorry iggy? there's no reason to think they won't be able to sign iggy as well.
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TrizzAll-American
535 days ago
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not for the same amount im sure
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