New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

[jadis]

Some big name Free Agents that will be moving starting July 1. Shopping time for your favorite teams. D-Will to Dallas is going to make Dallas look good again. Jeremy Lin is unrestricted. That should be interesting. And likewise who would take in Garnett, Duncan, Kidd and Nash, old but talented.


Deron Williams, Brooklyn Nets – $16.4 million – Player Option ($17.8 million)
Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns – $11.7 million – Unrestricted
Aaron Brooks, Phoenix Suns – $2.0 million – Restricted ($3.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Raymond Felton, Portland Trail Blazers – $7.6 million – Unrestricted
Kirk Hinrich, Atlanta Hawks – $8.0 million – Unrestricted
Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks – $8.6 million – Unrestricted
Andre Miller, Denver Nuggets – $7.8 million – Unrestricted
Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers – $2.0 million – Unrestricted
Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic – $7.8 million – Player Option ($7.8 million)
D.J. Augustin, Charlotte Bobcats – $3.2 million – Restricted ($4.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks – $10.7 million – Unrestricted
George Hill, Indiana Pacers – $2.1 million – Restricted ($3.1 million Qualifying Offer)
Jordan Farmar, Brooklyn Nets – $4.0 million – Player Option ($4.3 million)
Leandro Barbosa, Indiana Pacers – $7.6 million – Unrestricted
Goran Dragic, Houston Rockets – $2.1 million – Unrestricted
Jerryd Bayless, Toronto Raptors – $3.0 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Derek Fisher, Oklahoma City Thunder – $3.4 million – Unrestricted
Randy Foye, L.A. Clippers – $4.3 million – Unrestricted
Mo Williams, L.A. Clippers – $8.5 million – Player Option ($8.5 million)
Ramon Sessions, L.A. Lakers – $4.3 million – Player Option ($4.6 million)
Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks – $0.8 million – Unrestricted*
Baron Davis, New York Knicks – $1.3 million – Unrestricted

Eric Gordon, New Orleans Hornets – $3.8 million – Restricted ($5.1 million Qualifying Offer)
O.J. Mayo, Memphis Grizzlies – $5.6 million – Restricted ($7.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Ray Allen, Boston Celtics – $10.0 million – Unrestricted
Landry Fields, New York Knicks – $0.8 million – Unrestricted*
Carlos Delfino, Milwaukee Bucks – $3.5 million – Unrestricted
Nick Young, L.A. Clippers – $3.7 million – Unrestricted
Jamal Crawford, Portland Trail Blazers – $5.0 million – Player Option ($5.2 million)
Louis Williams, Philadelphia 76ers – $5.2 million – Early Termination Option ($5.4 million)
J.R Smith, New York Knicks – $1.4 million – Player Option ($2.6 million)
Mickael Pietrus, Boston Celtics – $1.2 million – Unrestricted
Courtney Lee, Houston Rockets – $2.2 million – Restricted ($3.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Rudy Fernandez, Denver Nuggets – $2.2 million – Restricted ($3.2 million Qualifying Offer)
DeShawn Stevenson, Brooklyn Nets – $2.5 million – Unrestricted
Damion James, Brooklyn Nets – $1.2 million – Unrestricted
C.J. Miles, Utah Jazz – $3.7 million – Unrestricted
Shannon Brown, Phoenix Suns – $3.5 million – Unrestricted

Gerald Wallace, Brooklyn Nets – $9.5 million – Unrestricted
Nic Batum, Portland Trail Blazers – $2.2 million – Restricted ($3.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Jeff Green, Boston Celtics – $4.5 million – Restricted ($7.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Chase Budinger, Houston Rockets – $0.9 million – Team Option ($0.9 million)
Grant Hill, Phoenix Suns – $6.5 million – Unrestricted
Sam Young, Philadelphia 76ers – $0.9 million – Unrestricted*
Matt Barnes, L.A. Lakers – $1.9 million – Unrestricted
Andres Nocioni, Philadelphia 76ers – $6.7 million – Unrestricted

Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics – $21.2 million – Unrestricted
Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs – $21.2 million – Unrestricted
Michael Beasley, Minnesota Timberwolves – $6.3 million – Restricted ($8.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Brandon Bass, Boston Celtics – $4.3 million – Unrestricted
Kris Humphries, Brooklyn Nets – $8.0 million – Unrestricted
Kenyon Martin, L.A. Clippers – $2.5 million – Unrestricted
Carl Landry, New Orleans Hornets – $8.5 million – Unrestricted
J.J. Hickson, Portland Trail Blazers – $2.4 million – Restricted ($3.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Elton Brand, Philadelphia 76ers – $17.1 million – Early Termination Option ($18.2 million)
Antawn Jamison, Cleveland Cavaliers – $15.1 million – Unrestricted

Roy Hibbert, Indiana Pacers – $2.6 million – Restricted ($3.7 million Qualifying Offer)
Brook Lopez, Brooklyn Nets – $3.1 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Chris Kaman, New Orleans Hornets – $12.7 million – Unrestricted
JaVale McGee, Denver Nuggets – $2.5 million – Restricted ($3.5 million Qualifying Offer)
Marcus Camby, Houston Rockets – $12.9 million – Unrestricted
Spencer Hawes, Philadelphia 76ers – $4.1 million – Unrestricted
Kwame Brown, Milwaukee Bucks – $6.8 million – Unrestricted
Aaron Gray, Toronto Raptors – $2.5 million – Unrestricted
Robin Lopez, Phoenix Suns – $2.8 million – Restricted ($4.0 million QO)

 

[Steve Williams]

any word on what the health issue is re Larry Bird and his decision to step down as team president

 

[jadis]

Steve,

Reports cited his "need for shoulder surgery and longstanding issues with his back". It's a bit surprising to hear him stepping down since a month ago, he just announced that he decided to stay on as president of basketball operations for the Pacers.

 

[Steve Williams]

he has always had a bad back so have to wonder about other issues

 

[jadis]

I read too that he managed to build this Pacers team under the cap and still when he needed to sign a player, he would report to the owner and the owner will always question him. It's not like he's $30m over the cap. Anyway, that's my own speculation. Nowadays, it's tough to be a GM, they get swung around quite a lot. Latest is Danny Ferry moving from the Spurs to the Hawks.

 

[Steve Williams]

Larry wasn't GM, he was President of the team

 

[jadis]

Larry wasn't GM, he was President of the team

Oh, I see.

 

[Steve Williams]

MIAMI IN THE PLANS FOR RAY ALLEN?

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/06/29/miami-in-the-plans-for-ray-allen/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

 

[jadis]

MIAMI IN THE PLANS FOR RAY ALLEN?

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/06/29/miami-in-the-plans-for-ray-allen/?ls=iref:nbahpt1

Well, there were some stories swirling that after the blotched trade for OJ Mayo near the trade deadline, Ray was still smarting from that fact that he was expendable. Then his shooting really went down in the playoffs, partly due to his ankle but in the end, it's still how much money he wants to stay or move. He got $10m last season and he sure would be looking for a 2 or 3 year deal with Boston for a little less money. Miami, OTOH, can only offer a mid-level exception of $3m or worse, a $1m veteran's minimum for his to 'win another ring'. I recall that was what Shaq got in his career's last season with the C's.

I personally want to see Ray come back with the C's but on a 6th man role. Again, there were buzz that he didn't like that role while young Avery Bradley took his place. Seeing him in a Heat uniform will be like adding insult to injury but this is a free wheeling league and anything can happen. Garnett is coming back for the C's, and if Allen doesn't sign up with the C's, they have to start looking for a great shooter in the Free Agent list.

 

[jadis]

Lamar Odom moves to LA - the Clippers. Homecoming of sorts to the team that drafted him in the first round many years ago. Will he be the same 6th man of the year from 2 years ago? He can help in the improvement of the Clippers next season if he plays like his old self.

 

[FrantzM]

Wonder if my Lakers will make their best moves yet .. tie Jimmy Buss down and let Mike Kuptchak run the show? Really ... Looks like I will be forced to see the Heat and OKC alternate for championships for a while ... with a pepering f Pacers or someone from the East

 

[jadis]

Looks like I will be forced to see the Heat and OKC alternate for championships for a while ... with a pepering f Pacers or someone from the East

On that note, the eastern teams should be looking at free agents that could help them stop the Heat from advancing to the Finals on a silver plate each year. Big players with strong interior defense will be important to battle the drives on Lebron each time he sees an open lane. Boston needs as true center, even as early as last season, and a Roy Hibbert type of guy certainly will be welcome. Free Agent Madness starts in 30 minutes.

 

[jadis]

And now, Dwight Howard wants to be traded agaiin - to the Nets.

 

[FrantzM]

And now, Dwight Howard wants to be traded agaiin - to the Nets.

Derron Williams might want to stay put if they get Dwight ... THings are getting pretty interesting in the NBA ...

 

[MylesBAstor]

Derron Williams might want to stay put if they get Dwight ... THings are getting pretty interesting in the NBA ...

And if Willams comes, Kidd follows according to reports as Deron's backup. The Nets need a LOT of help! Howard and Willams aren't going to do it.

 

[jadis]

And if Willams comes, Kidd follows according to reports as Deron's backup. The Nets need a LOT of help! Howard and Willams aren't going to do it.

If we are to assume that the new billionaire owner of the Nets is willing to spend over the cap and pay the luxury tax, then they will get a lot of help from the free agent list. Right now they have a lot of money to spend prior to hitting the cap, and they can go beyond that as many teams have reached the $80m level even the last season. They may even have a Big 5.

 

[jadis]

And once again, the Lakers have joined the fray in getting Dwight.

 

[Steve Williams]

And once again, the Lakers have joined the fray in getting Dwight.

where did you read that

 

[jadis]

where did you read that

Here, Steve, I was in a hurry I forgot to post the link.

http://tracking.si.com/2012/07/01/l...e-magic/?sct=hp_t2_a4&eref=sihp&sct=nba_t2_a5

 

[jadis]

And another by Adrian W. of Yahoo sports.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--m...howard.html;_ylt=Agyk32krDrpJHs_S3G9pYMS8vLYF

It just dawned on me that a big guy like Howard is the perfect player to meet James when he escapes his main guard. We saw how Perkins was not able to meet up with the skills of James when he gets to the rim. Upgrade to DH and you can limit James.