Wow we should just trade Kidd and Carter and basically the rest of our team for expiring contracts b/c look at this ridiculous 09-10 Free Agency. Some might have changed b/c this is from before this season started but for the most part its accurate. LeBron James, Cleveland Joe Johnson, Atlanta Ben Wallace, Chicago Larry Hughes, Cleveland Zydrunas Ilgaukas, Cleveland Josh Howard (Team Option for 2010/2011, very affordable, so unlikely to be free) Dirk Nowitzki (player option for 2010/2011, for $21,513,524, unlikely to opt out) Rip Hamilton, Detroit Al Harrington, Golden State Stephen Jackson, Golden State Tracy McGrady, Houston Rafer Alston, Houston Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Cuttino Mobley, LAC Tim Thomas, LAC Kobe Bryant, LAL (player option for 2009/2010, 2010/2011) Mike Miller, Memphis Shaquille O'Neal, Miami Dwayne Wade, Miami Bobby Simmons, Milwaukee Andrew Bogut, Milwaukee Charles Villanueva, Milwaukee Chris Paul, New Orleans Quentin Richardson, NYK Jerome James, NYK Hidayet Turkoglu, Orl Amare Stoudemire (player option, underpaid) Steve Nash Raja Bell Darius Miles Brad Miller Shareef Abdul-Rahim Kenny Thomas Tim Duncan Emanuel Ginobili Ray Allen Earl Watson Luke Ridnour Chris Bosh (player option, underpaid) TJ Ford ($8,500,000 player option, hard to tell if that is a good deal for him or not) Carlos Boozer (can opt out in 08/09) Mehmet Okur (can opt out in 08/09) Deron Williams Marcus Camby Marquis Daniels Andrew Bynum Udonis Haslem Andre Iguodala (rookie contract) Andre Miller Stephon Marbury Steve Francis Malik Rose Shawn Marion Mike Bibby Kevin Martin (rookie contract) Jorge Garbajosa (rookie contract) Carlos Boozer (can opt out in 08/09) Mehmet Okur (can opt out in 08/09) Gilbert Arenas Josh Smith (rookie contract) Al Jefferson (rookie contract) Emeka Okafor (rookie contract) Ben Gordon (rookie contract) Drew Gooden Allen Iverson JR Smith (rookie contract) Rasheed Wallace Baron Davis Andris Biedrins (rookie contract) Elton Brand (player option for 08/09, so could expire 07/08) Corey Maggette (player option for 08/09, so could expire 07/08) Shaun Livingston (rookie contract) Lamar Odom Kevin Garnett (player option for 08/09, so could expire 07/08) Jason Kidd Nenad Krstic Dwight Howard (rookie contract) ...
Signing Lebron is a fantasy dream right now, what with rumors of his contract with Nike being the incentive to come here. If we want to have legit chances, we'd have to clear cap room and keep Jason Kidd.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 9 2008, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Signing Lebron is a fantasy dream right now, what with rumors of his contract with Nike being the incentive to come here. If we want to have legit chances, we'd have to clear cap room and keep Jason Kidd.</div> what rumors I didnt hear anything?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (o.iatlhawksfan @ Feb 9 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I thought Dwight Howard signed an extension this past summer.</div> he did EDIT: now that I examine this. This list is incorrect. Kevin Martin signed an extension also with Sac town
Um Kobe wont be a free agent by that time... Bynum will obviously be resigned. Odom will be a FA though... I agree that that list isnt accurate since Bosh, Lebron and a lot more all stars are said to be free agents next summer when they've just resigned for new contracts
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (o.iatlhawksfan @ Feb 9 2008, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I thought Dwight Howard signed an extension this past summer.</div> did I not say that it isnt 100% accurate b/c there have been contract agreements after this thing was posted on the internet
It's rumored that Lebron James' contract with Nike gets bumped up to 100 million if he plays in a big market city: thus, Brooklyn.
there's a lot of garbage on the list, as well as players that are (or will be) in their mid-30s. Regardless, if all these players are so good, why do half of them play on terrible teams?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (GMJigga @ Feb 9 2008, 09:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>It's rumored that Lebron James' contract with Nike gets bumped up to 100 million if he plays in a big market city: thus, Brooklyn.</div> We have to see where the Cavs are at then. Look what he has been able to do with little help. Think what happens if he finally gets a team around him. The Cavs were so worry about keeping James happy and competing the signed any and everyone. They threw that money at Larry after Redd turned them down and we won't even mention Damon Jones. The only big free agent I could see changing cities would be D Wade. Only because he has already won a ring and when he is able to opt out Ben Wallace contract will be up. He has already admitted that it was a dream of his to play in Chi Town. The Heat are also aware and the reason they moved Shaq.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Regardless, if all these players are so good, why do half of them play on terrible teams?</div> You're joking, right?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Joker @ Feb 9 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Regardless, if all these players are so good, why do half of them play on terrible teams?</div> You're joking, right? </div> What am I thinking--let's go out and sign Quentin Richardson, Darius Miles and JR Smith! They'd be a big help.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Feb 10 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Joker @ Feb 9 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Regardless, if all these players are so good, why do half of them play on terrible teams?</div> You're joking, right? </div> What am I thinking--let's go out and sign Quentin Richardson, Darius Miles and JR Smith! They'd be a big help. </div> the way things are...sadly, your sarcasm may be fact.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Dumpy @ Feb 10 2008, 07:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (The Joker @ Feb 9 2008, 09:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Regardless, if all these players are so good, why do half of them play on terrible teams?</div> You're joking, right? </div> What am I thinking--let's go out and sign Quentin Richardson, Darius Miles and JR Smith! They'd be a big help. </div> Yes, because I was recommending those exact 3 players. For one if we aren't looking to rebuild there's some interesting pieces there, and some young talent, as well.
LeBron James Chris Paul Deron Williams Chris Bosh Those are the only players that interest me on the list but are franchise changers. We bring one of those guys with us to Brooklyn and we will have other talented players following. Also, these guys will be like 25 - 26 then and still be young. Guys like Josh Smith and Ben Gordon will have new teams by then this off-season where we can't sign any of them.
I actually really would like JR Smith on this team. He's young and he'd be a huge upgrade. Anything about him being 'a bad person' are inconsequential to me.
