Free Agents! Who Do You Want?

[hornets686]

Here is a list of them.
Some huge names could be on the move this offseason.

Restricted Free Agents
Josh Childress Atlanta
Jeremy Richardson Atlanta
Josh Smith Atlanta
Salim Stoudamire Atlanta
Mario West Atlanta
Tony Allen Boston
Ryan Hollins Charlotte
Emeka Okafor Charlotte
Luol Deng Chicago
Demetris Nichols Chicago
Ben Gordon Chicago
Daniel Gibson Cleveland
Dwayne Jones Cleveland
Delonte West Cleveland
Jose Juan Barea Dallas
Yakhouba Diawara Denver
J.R. Smith Denver
Alex Acker Detroit
Walter Herrmann Detroit
Andris Biedrins Golden State
Monta Ellis Golden State
C.J. Watson Golden State
Carl Landry Houston
David Harrison Indiana
Andre Owens Indiana
Paul Davis L.A. Clippers
Nick Fazekas L.A. Clippers
Shaun Livingston L.A. Clippers
Marcus Williams L.A. Clippers
DJ Mbenga L.A. Lakers
Ronny Turiaf L.A. Lakers
Sasha Vujacic L.A. Lakers
Andre Brown Memphis
Juan Carlos Navarro Memphis
Blake Ahearn Miami
Chris Quinn Miami
Kasib Powell Miami
Dorell Wright Miami
Ersan Ilyasova Milwaukee
Ryan Gomes Minnesota
Craig Smith Minnesota
Chris Richard Minnesota
Kirk Snyder Minnesota
Sebastian Telfair Minnesota
Nenad Krstic New Jersey
Randolph Morris N.Y. Knicks
James Augustine Orlando
Louis Amundson Philadelphia
Herbert Hill Philadelphia
Andre Iguodala Philadelphia
Shavlik Randolph Philadelphia
Louis Williams Philadelphia
Von Wafer Portland
Mickael Gelabale Seattle
Robert Swift Seattle
Jose Calderon Toronto
Carlos Delfino Toronto
C.J. Miles Utah

Unrestricted Free Agents
P.J. Brown Boston
Sam Cassell Boston
Eddie House Boston
Scot Pollard Boston
Derek Anderson Charlotte
Earl Boykins Charlotte
Shannon Brown Chicago
Chris Duhon Chicago
Devin Brown Cleveland
Malik Allen Dallas
Devean George Dallas
Juwan Howard Dallas
Tyronn Lue Dallas
Jamaal Magloire Dallas
Antoine Wright Dallas
Anthony Carter Denver
Eduardo Najera Denver
Juan Dixon Detroit
Jarvis Hayes Detroit
Lindsey Hunter Detroit
Theo Ratliff Detroit
Matt Barnes Golden State
Austin Croshere Golden State
Patrick O'Bryant Golden State
Mickael Pietrus Golden State
Dikembe Mutombo Houston
Flip Murray Indiana
Kareem Rush Indiana
Dan Dickau L.A. Clippers
Smush Parker L.A. Clippers
Quinton Ross L.A. Clippers
Ira Newble L.A. Lakers
Kwame Brown Memphis
Casey Jacobsen Memphis
Earl Barron Miami
Ricky Davis Miami
Alonzo Mourning Miami
Jason Williams Miami
Royal Ivey Milwaukee
Michael Ruffin Milwaukee
Jake Voskuhl Milwaukee
Michael Doleac Minnesota
Darrell Armstrong New Jersey
DeSagana Diop New Jersey
Bostjan Nachbar New Jersey
Chris Andersen New Orleans
Ryan Bowen New Orleans
Bonzi Wells New Orleans
Fred Jones N.Y. Knicks
Carlos Arroyo Orlando
Keyon Dooling Orlando
Maurice Evans Orlando
Pat Garrity Orlando
Kevin Ollie Philadelphia
Gordan Giricek Phoenix
Brian Skinner Phoenix
Linton Johnson Phoenix
Sean Marks Phoenix
Eric Piatkowski Phoenix
Beno Udrih Sacramento
Anthony Johnson Sacramento
Lorenzen Wright Sacramento
Michael Finley San Antonio
Robert Horry San Antonio
DerMarr Johnson San Antonio
Damon Stoudamire San Antonio
Kurt Thomas San Antonio
Ronald Dupree Seattle
Francisco Elson Seattle
Primoz Brezec Toronto
Antawn Jamison Washington
Roger Mason Washington

Player Opiton
James Posey Boston
Eddie Jones Dallas
Allen Iverson Denver
Kelenna Azubuike Golden State
Baron Davis Golden State
Jermaine O'Neal Indiana
Elton Brand L.A. Clippers
Corey Maggette L.A. Clippers
Trevor Ariza L.A. Lakers
Chris Mihm L.A. Lakers
Shawn Marion Miami
Stromile Swift New Jersey
Melvin Ely New Orleans
Jannero Pargo New Orleans
Stephon Marbury N.Y. Knicks
Keith Bogans Orlando
Adonal Foyle Orlando
Calvin Booth Philadelphia
Grant Hill Phoenix
James Jones Portland
Raef LaFrentz Portland
Ron Artest Sacramento
Kenny Thomas Sacramento
Brent Barry San Antonio
Jacque Vaughn San Antonio
Rasho Nesterovic Toronto
Jason Hart Utah
Gilbert Arenas Washington

Team Opiton
Jermareo Davidson Charlotte
Steve Novak Houston
Stephen Graham Indiana
Awvee Storey Milwaukee
Paul Millsap Utah

[NO-KG-AI]

Iguodala in sign and trade!

[hornets686]

Replacements for Pargo:

Eddie House
Chris Duhon
Juan Dixon
Flip Murray
Anthony Johnson
Carlos Arroyo

[BLT]

more important ive been curious.. how old are you hornters686?

[hornets686]

more important ive been curious.. how old are you hornters686?

Old Enough to Party

[Ballings7]

lol at "more important"

[Tommy Udo 6]

Azubuike opted out from his Warrior contract yesterday

[gold_leader64]

I remember reading a comment either from Scott or the owner, mentioning how they liked the team they had, and planned on getting some of the guys back who have expiring deals (Pargo/Bonzi/Andersen/Ely/Bowen) to which I responded: "NOOOOOOOO!"

Did they watch the playoffs? Why did NO lose? Because nobody off the bench decided to show up against SA. Bonzi was horrible. He needs to go. Ely was horrible, and Duncan dominated him. Andersen and Bowen didn't get much time, so if they don't even play, why re-sign them?

NO's biggest weakness is their frontline. Yes, they have TC and West, but TC can't create his own shot down low on a consistent basis, and West is more a midrange guy and doesn't work down on the low block that much. When TC gets into foul trouble, we need another big who can step in and defend and be a low post offensive threat.

Their second biggest weakness is the backup point. Pargo is more a shooting point ala Bobby Jackson, and he isn't that good running the offense as a distributer. The best thing about Pargo is his defense.

So, I think they should go after a big and a guard.

Guards I think they should go after:

Jose Calderon - efficient player, might take a pay cut to play for a contender.

Beno Udrih - FA, don't know if he would rather re-sign with Sac so he can be a starter instead of going back to the bench.

Make a deal for Brevin Knight. He's an expiring contract and cheap (and can be a solid backup to Chris), and would be easy to make a deal. Possibly a sign-and-trade Pargo + Butler for Knight + Tim Thomas? That would give the hornets another big body who can actually contribute off the bench and LA would want to do it for Pargo because they need a point guard really bad.

Bigs I think they should look at:

Brian Skinner - comes VERY cheap and can provide the defense and rebounding the team needs off the bench

Chris Mihm - had injury problems, but hasn't gotten time to get back into his game. Before his health issues, he was a very productive and energetic player. I think he could be a solid reserve.

Tim Thomas, Mikki Moore, Channing Frye, Villanueva, Jeff Foster are more guys who can contribute off the bench (aren't FA's though, would need to make some deals).

Other players I like:

Childress!

[donteInferno]

The hornets need a shooting guard that can slash and create their own shot. That is why they couldnt beat the Spurs, once there number one option who is their number one passer and scorer was shut down Peja, David, Tyson was looking like a deer in the headlights; no one could fuction.

ANSWER
Corey Maggette He is capable of bringing the ball up the court; scoring twenty without being set up; and relieve backcourt pressure on Paul

[Copperhead]

Chris Broussard thinks Maggette would do well in New Orleans.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/ind ... sard_chris

[Hydroponic3385]

Cavs fan here. I'm hoping we make a serious run at Maggette for the MLE, but I have a feeling he'll end up a Hornet. He'd be the final piece of a fantastic starting line up. Boston (denied even offering Maggette a contract) and Orlando (if Duhon agrees to the 3 year $10 million contract) are seemingly out of the race for Corey. I'd say it's down to New Orleans, San Antonio, and Cleveland (outside chances of Philly and Golden State). Cleveland NEVER seems to get lucky with free agents, but hopefully this is finally the year that having Lebron as a selling point pays off for the Cavs. Plus, Corey would be our #2 scoring option, anywhere else he'd be #3 or #4.

Best of luck in the Maggette sweepstakes!