Free Agent Targets?

[NetsForce]

Who do you think the Nets should target in free agency this year? Should they target anyone (signing someone will cut into 2010 cap space)?

Here's a list of 2009 free agents from ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/stor ... ents-09-10

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Note:

The Bi-annual exception for next year is $1.99 million, the exact number for the MLE has not been released but let's put it at $5.50 million.

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Out of that list here are a list of guys I'd be interested in if they can be had for the "right price" (and whom there is actually some chance of signing):


ROSTER FILLER / MINIMUM CONTRACT PLAYERS:

Lindsey Hunter, (38 years old) (League minimum, 1 year deal) -
He'd be the third-string point guard Thorn and Kiki have talked about for a while now.

Gerald Green, (23 years old) (League minimum 1 year deal) -
Might as well take a flyer on him... I'd be willing to give Green a multi-year deal with the second year being completely non-guaranteed... Though I'm doubtful he ever puts things together.

Morris Almond, (24 years old) (League minimum 1 year deal) -
A a former first round pick, I figure we can run this guy through summer league and possibly even training camp and see what he's all about...

Quinton Ross (28 years old) (League minimum 1 year deal) -
He's coming off a bad season, and has already peaked, however I'd be fine with Ross sitting on the bench and getting spot minutes as he defends with intensity...

Kareem Rush, (28 years old) (League minimum 1 year deal) -
Rush is a shooter... Which makes it kind of ironic that the Sixers refused to play him... In limited minutes Rush can be effective, at the very least he gives the Nets another player who can knock down the numerous good three-point looks that their current offense generates.


PLAYERS WORTHY OF PART OR ALL OF THE BAE / MLE:

Brandon Bass, (24 years old) ($18.0-$19.0 million, 3 years + 1 year player option) -
He's not one of my favorite players (as he sometimes suffers from a case of Zach Randolphitis), and I'm not sure I want to hand out a contract that will significantly cut into the 2010 cap space... Still Bass is the type of banger that could give this team the shot in the arm that it needs.

Anthony Parker, (33 years old) ($4.0-4.3 million, 2 years) -
AP means more to the Raptors than he does to a team like the Nets (or most other teams for that matter), so my guess is that he resigns with Toronto. Still there's no harm in making a reasonable offer to him...

Ime Udoka, (31 years old) ($2.0-$2.2 million, 2 years) -
He's regressed a bit since his time in Portland but still defends well and hits the three... Udoka made around $1 million last year so I'd offer him a contract that pays him similarly for this year and the next.

James Singleton, (27 years old) (N/A (will update later)) -
A gritty hard-nosed defender who posted career highs across across the board in 2009. I feel like he could be a nice sleeper-pickup in the mold of Jarvis Hayes.

Dahntay Jones, (28 years old) (N/A (will update later)) -
Another good defender who carved out a niche for himself this season. One thing though... He actually posted worse stats than James Singleton, which is a bit unexpected considering the amount of hype he's gotten as of late. My guess is that Jones resigns with Denver but for the sake of completeness I included him on this list anyway.

Trevor Ariza, (23 years old) (N/A (will update later)) -
Like Jones I doubt Ariza leaves his current team, if the Nets are to pry Ariza away from the Lakers it's going to take the majority of (if not the entire) MLE... I'd throw an offer at Ariza for less than the full MLE but wouldn't get my hopes up in regards to whether or not he'll accept it.

Matt Barnes, (29 years old) ($9.0-$10.0 million, 3 years) -
Barnes just came off a season where he played for the minimum; I doubt he gets anywhere close to the full MLE but he should get more than peanuts this offseason, as an added bonus the Suns are looking to cut costs (some things never change do they?). It is my opinion that Barnes is in search of a big (guaranteed money) payday. You always have to be careful signing a player as volatile as Barnes but with no risk there's no reward.

Rodney Carney, (25 years old) (N/A (will update later)) -
I see no reason why the Timberwolves would resign Carney given that they have 3 first-round picks and are expected to have Corey Brewer make his return by the start of the regular season. A former 76'ers first round pick, Carney ended the season with a bang scoring in double-digits in 11 of his last 15 outings.

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There are some caveats to all of the above which I'll post later. Also for the record I'm not saying sign all of these guys.

[deviljets7]

I'll go on record and say I would not endorse signing any FA that is available for the MLE at the cost of blowing the chance of max cap room a year from now.

That said, one free agent I'd add to the list is Josh Childress. He is a RFA, and IMO is a more efficient, better rebounding and more versatile player than Ariza. Considering the Hawks have to deal with keeping Bibby (UFA) and Marvin Williams (RFA) it wouldn't shock me if you can steal Childress from the Hawks.

[NetsForce]

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=901161

You know after looking back at my other thread... It seems like some of the signings I proposed would definitely have an impact on 2010... As for Childress...

I'd be fine with acquiring him, I actually think if the Hawks are open to it a sign-and-trade would benefit both teams.

We can provide the Hawk with some backup big men on cheap rookie contracts, throw in Jarvis Hayes if we have to, and I mean if it really came down to it I'd consider trading the 11th pick in this draft if none of the guys we really want are available...

The Hawks would probably love to draft a young point guard.

[vincecarter4pres]

I love the idea of Rodney Carney if he comes pretty cheap, I'd try to lock him up for the full 5 years with the 5th and possibly 4th unguaranteed. I didn't realise he is a FA this offseason.

Zaza Pachulia would be a solid pickup as a true bench big man.

Hakim Warrick is worth a look as well, but he is probably going to cost too much for my taste.

Drew Gooden is a thought as well, he might be a really nice fit next to Brook, but he would take the entire MLE and even that might not be enough and he plays really suspect defense.

Ron Artest is a thought as well.

[amk482]

dont think we can use BAE this year since we used it last year to sign Hayes

[ecuhus1981]

I don't think we should look to upgrade the SG position. I, like vc4p, and intrigued by Artest, but I won't get into a bidding war for him or anyone else in this offseason. "Bargain buys" will fall through the cracks, ESPECIALLY this summer, and I want Thorn and Kiki to be ready to pounce.

I do not think that we can sign a starting-level SF on our budget. We might trade for one, or who knows, our draft pick might work out well for us ( ...Harden... ). With FA money, we should focus on getting a 3rd PG, a backup true C.

[S.I.C. GM]

There are many interesting people on this list.

SG/SF
I am with VC4Prez. Carney would be interesting. Let him and CDR fight for the starting SG/SF position. Either one coming off the bench would be cool. Ariza would be my first choice but I think he will get too much money either by the Lakers or someone else. Dahntey is interesting. Price wise Carney and Jones are my top choices.

PF/C
Zaza would be interest but I also think his price tag will be high. Bass would be nice but teams will pay him more then what we can. We can really get some cheap back up UR Cs like Malik Rose, Rasho Nesterovic, Jason Collins, and ....

....since we have spent years talking about these two guys i must add them WILCOX and ELY!!!!!

PG
We can go after Dixon, Vaughn, Bobby Jackson, Lue, Ollie or hometown guy Royal Ivy.

[mack69]

I am with the Childress option!!!!!! I think we can use that player.

[NetsForce]

You know I'm not that keen on signing a big man mainly because they generally cost a bit more than perimeter players and I'd like to save as much 2010 cap room as possible.

I just didn't feel like there were any big men who would have a sizable impact next year that could be had on a bargain contract...

Bass was kind of the one exception I saw since I could see him being with this team for years to come.

[amk482]

What about Drew Gooden? He could start at the 4 and also play some back up 5.....Averaged a double double last year as a starter.....I know he has bounced around a bit but seems lik ehe would be a good fit and is realy a good rebounder. And he is only 27

[vincecarter4pres]

Hey Rich or Jack, can we sticky an official trade idea/offseason move/free agent thread?
Maybe turn NetsForce FA target thread into it?

[NetsForce]

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I was thinking the same thing actually

[Rich Rane]

I'm not sure on jerseyjac's part, but I'm waiting for the Finals to end where teams will be able to move on targets and creating the official offseason thread.

[jeff1624]

As long as we don't sign Brandon Bass to a long term deal, I'm good with whatever thorn does.

SAY NO TO BASS!!

[vincecarter4pres]

As long as we don't sign Brandon Bass to a long term deal, I'm good with whatever thorn does.

SAY NO TO BASS!!

Why's that?

[jeff1624]

Brook isn't the best rebounder, I don't think he'll average double digits in rebounds. The last thing I want next to him is a jump shooting PF that rebounds less than Nate Robinson.

[amk482]

you think we have any interest in Jason Maxiell - some DEt fans seem to be ok getting rid of him to create more cap space this summer. What are your thought sabout this? Would have to be 2 trades.

$3.75 TPE for someone on Detroit (Kwame Brown for example)

Hassel for Maxiell (3 more years left at $5M per)

For us - we get a "moose" that can rotate in with Yi.

For DET - they clear about $4M in cap space this summer.

[vincecarter4pres]

No thanks to Maxiel. He's an ideal, albeit overpriced piece for a contender, not a rebuilding team such as the New Jersey Nots.

[deviljets7]

No thanks to Maxiel. He's an ideal, albeit overpriced piece for a contender, not a rebuilding team such as the New Jersey Nots.

Exactly. Plus, after all the talent we've dealt away for this cap space, to use $5 million of it on a backup PF would make me puke.

[NetsForce]

I don't see why we need anymore power forwards whoever we acquire is just going to get the spot minutes left over from when Yi Jianlian isn't dominating.