2012 Realistic Free Agents to look forward to?

by Knowledge92 on Jul 15, 2011 12:25 PM EDT

I'm just going to throw out 4 players that I like, and how I think they'd fit in the grand scheme of things. All are obtainable with no need for big spending on individual contracts. IMO the "get another superstar" ship has sailed. The only one that fits is dwight howard, and well, who knows what will happen. I'm not going to dabble into minutes distribution, who stays or who goes, future draft picks, or any of that. I'm going to assume that john wall's eventual re-negotiation is still a ways away.

THE UNRESTRICTED'S:

Ryan Hollins, 7'0, 240, (Age: 29 by the 12' season) Cleveland Cavaliers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g624a09xKQ

Does Hollins really factor in to the cleveland rebuild? They have to be gunning for a more valuable anchor to the paint. Everybody in the world thought they were going to pick up rights to valuncianas(sp?) at the draft and it made sense to do so. Hollins shouldn't demand a high asking price, and is a legit center that can back up mcgee, and is a better option than a combo forward doing so. He's not young, but he's not so old that he's a liability.

Mickael Pietrus, 6'6, 215, (Age: 31 by the 12' season) Phoenix Suns.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb71uP-MSVU

I really like Pietrus. He's a veteran that has played big in big situations, and you can never have enough 3pt specialists, which imo we are in desperate need of. His contract was overinflated after the big run with orlando, but his price should drop after playing backup to vince carter for another season. He's not a liability on defense, and he's french. Which would be great for seraphin if we're still invested in developing him.

THE RESTRICTED'S:

Darrell Arthur, 6'9, 235, (Age: 25 by the 12' season) Memphis Grizzlies.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRKFx5ylBoc

This guy fits right into what the wizards want in the front court. Tough, Confident, and can run the floor. He rebounds, can knock down the occasional jumper, effective in limited minutes, and now has playoff experience under his belt. Memphis will definitely be in a difficult situation if they're sending big money marc gasol's way, considering they need to retain any type of athletic talent after getting TROUNCED by oklahoma city's transition game. Arthur could very easily end up walking away in free agency.

Nicolas Batum, 6'8, 200, (Age: 25 by the 12' season) Portland Trailblazers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qA9EHQ9gk0E

More french guys, amirite. I actually don't know alot about portland's situation, if they're interested in keeping him. How much they are willing to invest in gerald wallace, or anything really. Maybe someone else can shine light on the situation. I just know if lewis walks, then batum's 3pt capability will be highly desirable

So what do you guys think? What players are you keeping your eyes on in free agency for the next 2 seasons?

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by DMVLeGenD on Jul 15, 2011 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 11 recs

That is an awesome picture right there

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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jul 16, 2011 9:10 AM EDT up reply actions

All he needs is a big red cape

I used to have super powers until my psychiatrist took them away.

by Rook6980 on Jul 16, 2011 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions

and also

the ability to hit foul shots and to not whine all game long. and some consistent low post moves. i.e. i’m not one who thinks howard is the end-all be-all best center in the league right now (but i’m in the minority).

by Todd L on Jul 18, 2011 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions

You certainly are.

by jones-y on Jul 18, 2011 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

I'd like to know who you think is better

And why.

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by GoForthAndDie on Jul 18, 2011 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree, I think he made significant improvements on the offensive end this season.

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by forthepeople on Jul 18, 2011 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I hope so....

Gosh I hope so!

by Big Spoon on Jul 17, 2011 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions

Wow, I had no idea Hollins was that old

I thought he was like 21 or 22.

Batum is the only guy mentioned who I’d really be interested in. Arthur is really good, but I feel like we’ve got plenty of proven or at least semi-proven guys at power forward and he’s not that much of an upgrade over any of them. I think that in a perfect world, we’d get a stud shooting guard, but I don’t know who. I almost wish JR Smith was a little bit younger and more level headed so that we could justify signing him this year.

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by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 15, 2011 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

He's actually not going to be 29 when the '12 season starts

He’s gonna just be turning 28. He was born on October 10, 1984.

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by DMVLeGenD on Jul 15, 2011 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

OJ Mayo is probably realistic, too

Totally forgot about him. He could be a nice upgrade to Crawford and we’re going to be desperate for shooting.

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by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 15, 2011 4:55 PM EDT reply actions

Portland is very high on Batum

To date, mentioning him in trade talks has meant the end of such talks. How much they love him when it comes time to pay him, I couldn’t say, but he’ll likely get an offer for starter’s money from someone. He’d fit in nicely in DC.

by GoForthAndDie on Jul 15, 2011 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Brook Lopez is my Dwight backup plan

If we’re not real contenders for Howard, we should steal Lopez from NJ while they’re chasing Deron and Dwight. And I’d try to retain McGee as well.

I’d actually utilize him at PF or C depending on who makes a bigger jump between JaVale and Dray. We saw at Stanford that Brook can play with another big and I think he might be even more effective if utilized in a Duncan role rather than traditional center.

Giving Wall a big trio of Blatche, McGee, and Lopez could cause a lot of headaches for opponents.

by gorebd on Jul 15, 2011 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

You mean this Brook Lopez?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPbHvbEFwNk

by ryasch on Jul 15, 2011 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Brook Lopez is alergic to defense and defensive rebounding according to his docter..

No thanks.

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by Dutch Hoopfan on Jul 16, 2011 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

He seems like one of those guys who will spend his entire career on 30 win teams while putting up nice numbers. Bargnani’s the same way.

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by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 16, 2011 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

brook was better his first two years but regressed rebounding and defense this year

by jadedeed2327 on Jul 17, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

nets fan here, who would u trade us for lopez, dont see what u have

by jadedeed2327 on Jul 17, 2011 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions

He said steal

Meaning nothing in return. We are going to forcibly take him while your front office and fan base is focused on obtaining Dwight Howard.

What could go wrong?

Ohhh my God.

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by returnofswagger on Jul 17, 2011 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions

I doubt we could work out a deal, at least one that would get fan support

I imagine Nets fans are pretty high on Brook and wouldn’t want to do an outright swap of him for McGee, which is probably the most realistic trade. I know that as a Wizards fan I wouldn’t want to do that and I doubt you guys would either. Maybe Blatche and Singleton?

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by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 17, 2011 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Singleton?

The wiz will definitely need him to help out on D, also I don’t think it would be feasible to already get rid of him (Singleton), perhaps AB/Seraphin, or AB/N’Diyae (sp?)

For Brooks and a pick

by Big Spoon on Jul 18, 2011 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions

I doubt NJ would do that, especially if a pick is thrown in

They most likely view him as a huge building block and wouldn’t want our castoffs. It’d be kind of like if Minnesota offered us Beasley for Javale and a future first rounder. Plus, I feel like Singleton is expendable is Vesely isn’t a bust since they play the same position and do a lot of the same things.

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by pantslessyoda1 on Jul 19, 2011 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Let's not forget Kwame Brown, people

by ryasch on Jul 15, 2011 7:45 PM EDT reply actions

Jedi hand-wave

You do not want Kwame.

by GoForthAndDie on Jul 15, 2011 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions

think he was going for the sarcasm

I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy.

by GeoFly on Jul 17, 2011 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

And I was going for a laugh

At least he succeeded.

by GoForthAndDie on Jul 17, 2011 5:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Hey

He’s a former #1 pick. And personally, I think he’s juuuuuust about ready to turn the corner and start playing up to the flashes of potential he’s shown through the career. DC fans would rejoice and welcome him home.

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by sierradave on Jul 18, 2011 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Lando says NO to toad

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by GoForthAndDie on Jul 18, 2011 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Ugh

There’s supposed to be a Lando Griffin image there. I suck at the interwebs.

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by GoForthAndDie on Jul 18, 2011 3:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Try typing it in the body with no title

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by Mike Prada on Jul 18, 2011 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Speak of the devil

It’s on TBS right now :)

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by GoForthAndDie on Jul 18, 2011 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

"Homer, have you been licking toads again?"

“I’m not not licking toads”

by Joe_G on Jul 18, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

How about David West?

He would add veteran presence and make us much less dependent on Blatche.

by WallForPresident on Jul 16, 2011 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

low post scorer, and good midranger shooter

sounds like someone we already have, except he’s coming off of major ACL surgery and is pretty old.
no thanks

by jsuh0 on Jul 17, 2011 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

isn't he testing

the waters this off season (assuming there is not a looong off season that extends a whole year)?

by Todd L on Jul 18, 2011 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, he opted out of his deal.

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by Omaha Sun on Jul 19, 2011 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions

but his price should drop after playing backup to vince carter for another season.

First off, Carter won’t be in PHX this year. And the same is hopefully true for Pietrus. I liked the guy, but then he had to go and say Kobe Bryant is the best player in the world and he wants to go to the Lakers.

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by Omaha Sun on Jul 19, 2011 1:48 AM EDT reply actions