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James Posey, after deciding not to exercise the option on the final year of his contract yesterday, is a free agent with what may be one of the largest markets of the summer.

The fact that there is a limited pool of teams with significant salary cap space (Philadelphia 76ers [team stats], Memphis Grizzlies) does not bode well for the biggest names (unrestricted free agent Gilbert Arenas, restricted free agents Luol Deng and Andre Iguodala) this summer, but Posey’s lower-level aims are likely to draw a bigger crowd.

Posey’s hometown Cleveland Cavaliers are said to be putting together an offer, in addition to the Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets. New Jersey, which came close to signing Posey last summer before he was talked into going with the Celtics, also may revisit the situation, though like most teams the Nets are carving out cap space for 2010, when big names like LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade could hit the free agent market.

daddyfivestar wrote:post that (Vlad for Bellinelli) on the GSW board and duck.

tlifeset wrote:How isn't everbody after this guy? Watch the Celtics regular season and you'll see why. He's a Robert Horry type player that steps up when it counts (see: C's and Heat playoff runs). Only teams that are a small forward away from contending should get in line to sign this guy. I actually think it makes more sense to find the NEXT James Posey as opposed to paying a premium on a player who's stock is going through the roof. I find that players like Posey can be grossly overpaid and typically are much worse after they sign their lucrative deal, i.e. Raja Bell, Bobby Simmons, etc. He's certainly an option but I'm not sure if Mitch is leaping into the fray with the full MLE and a longterm contract. That's already bit him twice with Walton and Radman.

semi-sentient wrote:Posey in, Vujacic out?