List of remaining FA's + Top Ranked.

by **Jackal** on Sun Jul 11, 2004 11:53 am

Here's a list of remaining Free Agent's:

EAST:

WEST:

(U) = Unrestricted NBA free agent (can sign with any team)
(R) = Restricted NBA free agent (original team can match offer)
(TO) = Team option (team can choose to end contract)
(PO) = Player option (player can choose to end contract)

U from TO = Unrestricted, originally was Team Option
U from PO = Unrestricted, originally was Player Option

If a team or player chooses to end the contract, the player becomes an unrestricted NBA free agent.

July 1: Teams can begin negotiating with NBA free agents.
July 14: Teams can actually start signing NBA free agents.

Free Agent Rankings:

1) Kobe Bryant: 6-6, 220, 25, unrestricted, L.A. Lakers.
24.0 ppg, 5.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.72 spg, 0.43 bpg, .438 FG%

He's free to sign with any team that can afford him, and hopefully he's free next season, period. If I had to bet, I'd put my money on Kobe staying in Los Angeles. He could go to the Clippers or Nuggets.

2) Rasheed Wallace: 6-11, 230, 29, unrestricted, Detroit
16.0 ppg, 6.8 rpg, 2.3 apg, 0.9 spg, 1.8 bpg, .436 FG%

After seven years in Portland and a quick stop in Atlanta, Rasheed found acceptance among teammates and a key role on a championship-winning team in Detroit. His defense, known to be very good, proved to be even better than people thought. InsideHoops.com expects him to stay in Detroit, but anything is possible. The Pistons definitely want to keep him.

3) Kenyon Martin: 6-9, 235, 26, restricted, New Jersey
16.7 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.46 spg, 1.26 bpg, .488 FG%

An absolutely awesome player to watch who is worth the price of admission simply due to the insane dunks he throws down almost every game - provided a good point guard is around to lob him the ball. The biggest risk with Martin is that he'll dunk so hard, the arena will flip over and fans will get hurt. Martin's also a very quick, good defender. Could go to Denver, Utah or Atlanta, but odds are he'll stay in New Jersey.

4) Jamal Crawford: 6-5, 190, 24, restricted, Chicago Bulls
17.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 5.1 apg, 1.39 spg, 0.36 bpg, .386 FG%

A very talented player who is still figuring out how to be effective in a team concept. Of course, the Bulls haven't had too much of a team over the last few years. If Crawford can improve his shooting, and figure out how to become a true point guard, he'll be very dangerous. Crawford's future is probably not with the Bulls, especially considering Kirk Hinrich's successful season and the recent drafting of Ben Gordon. A sign-and-trade is possible here.

5) Quentin Richardson: 6-5, 238, 24, restricted, Los Angeles Clippers
17.2 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 2.1 apg, 1.04 spg, 0.29 bpg, .398 FG%

Despite inconsistency, Q had a breakout season. His future is very bright. The Clippers want to keep him, but after spending big money on Elton Brand and Corey Maggette, the team is expected to chase Kobe Bryant and, if need be, lose Richardson. Signing with Phoenix (Arizona Republic source says between $40 million and $48 million over six years). The Clippers may match but only if they feel they can't get Kobe.

6) Erick Dampier: 6-11, 265, 29, unrestricted, Golden State Warriors
12.3 ppg, 12.0 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.45 spg, 1.85 bpg, .535 FG%

After plenty of seasons where everyone wondered if Dampier would ever "break out" and step his game up, last season it finally happened. He scored a bit more, barely missed any shots, pounded the boards in a big way, and improved his defense. But did this improvement only come because it's time to sign a new contract, or is Dampier now an actual good center?

7) Marcus Camby: 6-11, 225, 30, unrestricted, Denver Nuggets
8.6 ppg, 10.1 rpg, 1.8 apg, 1.19 spg, 2.6 bpg, .477 FG%

Camby was top ten in the league in rebounds and blocks per game, and was very effective per minute he was on the floor. His 72 games played last season were the most in any season of his career. Camby has gotten a bit tougher and would help any team in the league up front. Expected to stay with the Nuggets.

8) Marquis Daniels: 6-6, 200, 23, restricted, Dallas Mavericks
8.5 ppg, 2.6 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.95 spg, 0.21 bpg, .494 FG%

When given minutes, Daniels rocked the stat-sheet. The kid can do it all, on both ends of the floor. Although he only proved himself in limited minutes, in limited games, with tons of all-stars next to him to draw attention, plenty of teams would be more than happy to steal Daniels from Dallas. The Mavs want to keep him.

9) Trenton Hassell: 6-5, 200, 25, restricted, Minnesota Timberwolves
5.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 1.6 apg, 0.44 spg, 0.67 bpg, .465 FG%

One of the league's best defensive stoppers, and he's got a decent mid-range shot. Every team can use a gritty work-horse like Hassell. Could go anywhere, or stay.

10) Darius Miles: 6-9, 210, 22, restricted, Portland Trail Blazers
10.9 ppg, 4.5 rpg, 2.1 apg, 0.85 spg, 0.77 bpg, .485 FG%

Notice Miles' age. He's still just 22 years old. The kid should just be coming out of college. WIth that in mind, his NBA future is bright and plenty of teams would love to add him to the roster. Portland wants to keep him. We may have underrated him with this ranking.

11) Vlade Divac: 7-1, 260, 36, unrestricted, Sacramento Kings
9.9 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 5.3 apg, 0.7 spg, 0.95 bpg, .470 FG%

Although old and withering, Vlade is a true team player at the center spot and passes like a guard. Also, he is the best big-man flopper in the league. If you breathe in Vlade's direction he will flop and draw an offensive foul on you. In fact, in the last few minutes I've been called for two charges, as Divac, despite being outside of the state I'm in, threw himself down a flight of stairs, fooling the refs.

12) Stromile Swift: 6-9, 230, 24, restricted, Memphis Grizzlies
9.4 ppg, 4.9 rpg, 0.5 apg, 0.73 spg, 1.53 bpg, .469 FG%

With incredible athletic ability, Swift is one of the NBA's best at drawing fouls and blocking shots in his minute on the floor. His game is still in development. The future is bright. Probably staying with Memphis.

13) Derek Fisher (LA Lakers):

Can defend, make open three-pointers, and roll his eyes when asked about Kobe and Shaq.

14) Troy Hudson (Minnesota):

Quality point guard who is ready for full-time minutes.

15)Antonio McDyess (Phoenix):

Still trying to regain past glory, could do it. McDyess could go anywhere.

Another FA we've sort of forgotten:

Dennis Rodman:

Can come in, clock someone in the head, grab a few rebounds, then start to cry.

List of remaining FA's + Top Ranked.

List of remaining FA's + Top Ranked.

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