30 day countdown to Free Agency - Final 2010 Predictions

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It's June 1st. After almost 2 years of constant speculation, discussion, rumors, etc., we are now only 30 days away from the beginning of probably the most highly anticipated free agency period in NBA history.

All of the key free agents are out of the playoffs (except Ray Allen). We now have 2009 season results to help us anticipate what each free agent will do. So it's prediction time. Let this be the official 2010 prediction thread.

Here are the key free agents. Put your prediction for each player and any commentary next to it. If want me to add someone to list, let me know:



Lebron James
Dwyane Wade
Chris Bosh
Amare Stoudemire
Joe Johnson
Carlos Boozer
Dirk Nowitski
David Lee
Shaquille O'Neal
Ray Allen
Tracy McGrady
Rudy Gay
John Salmons
Luis Scola
Raymond Felton
Josh Howard
Al Harrington
Brendon Haywood
Raja Bell
Luke Ridnour
Steve Blake
Tyrus Thomas
Ronnie Brewer

[D-Rose]

Lebron James - NY
Dwyane Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - NY
Amare Stoudemire - Heat
Joe Johnson - Bulls
Carlos Boozer - Nets
Dirk Nowitski - Mavs
David Lee - OKC
Shaquille O'Neal - NY
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Clippers
John Salmons - Bucks
Luis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton -
Josh Howard - Heat
Al Harrington - Bulls
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - NY
Steve Blake - Lakers

[Se]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - New York
Amare Stoudemire - Phoenix
Joe Johnson - Chicago
Carlos Boozer - Miami
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - Chicago
Shaquille O'Neal - LA Lakers
Ray Allen - Boston
Rudy Gay - Washington
John Salmons - Milwaukee
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - Atlanta
Josh Howard - Boston
Al Harrington - San Antonio
Brendon Haywood - Dallas
Raja Bell - New York
Luke Ridnour - New York
Steve Blake - Indiana

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Tracy McGrady and Tyrus Thomas added.

[Se]

Retired and Charlotte added.

FIxed

[ashbelly]

Every Franchise wants the King. The king should make this his theme Song for the Free agency



http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xtgwb_run-dmc-down-with-the-king_music

[bleedinpurpleTwo]

Lebron James - MIAMI
Dwyane Wade - MIAMI
Chris Bosh - LAKERS
Amare Stoudemire - PHOENIX
Joe Johnson - NY
Carlos Boozer - MIAMI
Dirk Nowitski - DALLAS
David Lee - NY
Shaquille O'Neal - WHO CARES
Ray Allen - BOSTON
Tracy McGrady - NY
Rudy Gay - MEMPHIS

yes, Miami wins the sweepstakes.

[Rowe]

Lebron James- New York Knicks; The move fits him perfectly and the appeal of NYC will be tough to turn down.

Dwyane Wade- Miami; They can put together a competitive team for him and give him a few more years with a Title shot before he declines.

Chris Bosh- Lakers; Lakers have the valuable trading piece for Chris Bosh in Andrew Bynum and should be able to get a deal done.

Amare Stoudemire- New York Knicks; Amare gets re-united with Mike D'Antoni and will be able to anchor the post over the next few years.

Joe Johnson- New Jersey; The Nets will be unable to upgrade their wing players this offseason and Joe Johnson could become the legit #1 option they've been looking for

Carlos Boozer- Miami; I think Utah will try its best to keep Boozer but it will probably come down to factors outside of basketball that will lead Boozer to South Beach with Wade.

Dirk Nowitski- Dallas; He has no reason to leave.

David Lee- Wizards; If they're not moving Gilbert Arenas then they're going to try to win now. Lee brings hustle, boards, and second chance points to their frontcourt.

Shaquille O'Neal- Spurs; Hes always had great things to say about Duncan and would welcome the opportunity of playing with Duncan for his final few years in the NBA.

Ray Allen- Boston; He wont leave, and they wont let him.

Tracy McGrady- Boston; He gets re-united with Doc Rivers and becomes a valuable option as their other 6th Man playing the PG/SG/SF positions.

Rudy Gay- Grizzlies; Their owner seems willing to overpay to keep Rudy and I could see them matching any offer sheet he gets.

John Salmons- Miami; Bucks saw how good he was for them but at 31 and the Bucks not being in Title Contention will lead him back to Miami.

Luis Scola- Rockets; The Rockets have a possible title contender next season and need to keep Scola to shore up their front court with Yao.

Raymond Felton- Bobcats; They probably will be the only team capable of going over the MLE for him.

Josh Howard- New Orleans; It would make a good fit considering hes an upgrade at the SF position over Peja/Wright.

Al Harrington- New Jersey; He returns home to New Jersey with the Nets as a big man who can spread the floor with his shooting.

Brendon Haywood- Lakers; Lakers would have the need after getting Bosh for a defensive big man who can take up space off the bench and he would provide that.

Raja Bell- New York Knicks; He probably would take the veterans minimum to make this move.

Luke Ridnour- Bucks; They need a veteran to backup Brandon Jennings and Scott Skiles seems to like him in that role.

Steve Blake- Detroit; He could keep their offense moving off the bench.

Tyrus Thomas- LA Clippers; Clippers would probably overpay but they could use a defensive big man as their 6th Man teaming with Griffin or Kaman.

Done.

Add:

Jermaine O'Neal
Ronnie Brewer
Drew Gooden
Travis Outlaw

[JohnnySic]

LeBron and Bosh team up on the Knicks. I've been saying that for a year and a half and I'm sticking to it.

[bagelred]

Done.

Add:

Jermaine O'Neal
Ronnie Brewer
Drew Gooden
Travis Outlaw

Eh....Brewer maybe......don't wanna make list too long....start to get into players no one cares about.........

[Mr. Obvious]

I think Knicks, Nets, and Clippers end up with nobody important...

Bulls, Heat, Cavs, Hawks are the only teams that will sign/re-sign free agents that matter: LeBron, Wade, Bosh, Amare, Johnson. Terrible non playoff teams won't convince the big time free agents to sign.

I think the Bulls get LeBron/Johnson and Amare via sign & trade. Phx needs a solid wing and will take back Deng. So either Johnson will resign with Hawks, or LeBron resign with Cavs... but one of them will go to Bulls with Amare.

Heat will probably end up with Wade & Bosh and ship Michael Bustley to the Raptors in a sign & trade to open up more cap space. They will add either Salmons or Gay at the wing.

[crisoner]

LeBron and Bosh team up on the Knicks. I've been saying that for a year and a half and I'm sticking to it.

Oh yeah! I've been saying that for two!

BTW

Would not mind having Bosh and Haywood on the Lakers...that would be sweeeeeeet!

[Quata]

Lebron James- Chicago
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- Chicago
Amare Stoudemire- Phoenix
Joe Johnson- New Jersey
Carlos Boozer- Miami
Dirk Nowitzki- Dallas
David Lee- OKC
Ray Allen- Boston
Tracy McGrady- Minnesota?
Rudy Gay- New Jersey
John Salmons- Milwaukee
Luis Scola- Houston
Raymond Felton- Atlanta
Brendon Haywood- Dallas
Luke Ridnour- Milwaukee
Steve Blake- Detroit
Tyrus Thomas- Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer- Memphis

New york get raja bell, josh howard, al harrington and shaq :rockon:

[Luigi]

I love this thread!!!

I'll be back later with predictions.

[Bano114]

Lebron James - MIAMI
Dwyane Wade - MIAMI
Chris Bosh - LAKERS
Amare Stoudemire - PHOENIX
Joe Johnson - NY
Carlos Boozer - MIAMI
Dirk Nowitski - DALLAS
David Lee - NY
Shaquille O'Neal - WHO CARES
Ray Allen - BOSTON
Tracy McGrady - NY
Rudy Gay - MEMPHIS

yes, Miami wins the sweepstakes.

your post has me wondering how far a roster of

Joe Johnson/ Toney Douglas
Wilson Chandler/Bill Walker
Danilo Gallinari/???
David Lee/???
Shaq/ Earl Barron

With Joe Johnson dominating the ball would do.

[bagelred]

your post has me wondering how far a roster of

Joe Johnson/ Toney Douglas
Wilson Chandler/Bill Walker
Danilo Gallinari/???
David Lee/???
Shaq/ Earl Barron

With Joe Johnson dominating the ball would do.

I don't like it because we didn't need to get rid of Jared Jeffries? :confusedshrug:

[Luigi]

Lebron James - Cleveland. I think he stays. Rosters are too poor elsewhere, but he'll sign a short contract (unless the cba destroys mega-deals forever).
Dwyane Wade - Miami. I'd say Wade moves before James does, but Miami can bring him some help, so I think he'll stay there.
Chris Bosh - Chicago. They'll pay and he'll play.
Amare Stoudemire - New York. He'll go play fast break basketball in a new spot where his popularity will go back up.
Joe Johnson - New York. The Knick's second big summer deal. He'll like spoting up on breaks there.
Carlos Boozer - Miami. He'll like playing in the East with smaller power forwards. I hope Utah keeps him, but I think the economy will have us let him go. Greg Monroe will replace him.
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas. He isn't leaving.
David Lee - Oklahoma. They need bigs and have the cash. He might end up there, or back with NY with bird rights.
Shaquille O'Neal - Retire. He'll only want to play for a winner, but the winners won't want him. He might go back to LA if he doesn't go anywhere else.
Ray Allen - Boston. After they win the title this year, they will want to keep them all together for another run or two. But his contract will ensure that after those runs, Boston is in a tough spot contract wise. Old players, overpaid is what I see in Boston in two more years.
Tracy McGrady - Orlando. For a pay cut. Magic can't blow it up because of their contracts, and they can't make the switch to traditional roles either. McGrady will give them another shooter and a creator, plus he'll like the area.
Rudy Gay - LA Clippers. They have cap space and need a three.
John Salmons - ???
Luis Scola - Houston. I think both parties want this to happen.
Raymond Felton - ???
Josh Howard - I could see Washington keeping his team option to use him as a trade piece. But maybe it's more likely that he goes to a lottery team.
Al Harrington - ???
Brendon Haywood - Dallas. Cuban collects big, defensive centers at high costs. It's what landed Dampier in Dallas, and its the same thing that will keep Haywood there. They need to make some sort of move though, and I expect it to be a trade.
Raja Bell - New York. He'll sign a small contract there to play with D'antoni.
Luke Ridnour - ???
Steve Blake - ???
Tyrus Thomas - ???
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis. I bet he stays there. After the injury his stock is very low. He'll want one year to fix that, and OKC will be glad to give it to him for cheap.

I know I'm missing some teams with cap space here, but I like my big name predictions. Edit: missed Chicago. Bosh is my prediciton.

[Bosnian Sajo]

Wade/Stoudemire Heat

James/Johnson Knicks

Bosh Lakers

Boozer Chicago

Lee OKC

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Only 29 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[InspiredLebowski]

I don't know what sort of team Steve Blake's interested in going to at this point in his career, but I bet Indy makes him an offer, especially if some offseason trades go down and get a little more money to spend, he'd almost have to take the minimum right now most likely.

Screw the rest of those guys.

[plowking]

Raja Bell is going no where but Miami. He's stated several times he wants to play there most and it's most convenient for him. Miami is not passing up on him for the minimum. He's guaranteed to be in a Heat uniform next season.

[Slam13]

Lebron James - Chicago
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - Miami
Amare Stoudemire - Phoenix
Joe Johnson - Chicago
Carlos Boozer - Utah
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - New York
Shaquille O'Neal - Chicago
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Orlando
John Salmons - Milwaukee

Don't care about the others.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - Chicago
Amare Stoudemire - Miami
Joe Johnson - Atlanta
Carlos Boozer - New York
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - Chicago
Shaquille O'Neal - San Antonio
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Orlando
John Salmons - Milwaukee

[BFRESH44]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - New York
Amare Stoudemire - Miami
Joe Johnson - *Miami - *After Miami trades Beasley and Daequan Cook
Carlos Boozer - New Jersey or OKC Thunder (whoever offers the most money)
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - Chicago
Shaquille O'Neal - Dallas
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Orlando

[iDunk]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - Miami
Amare Stoudemire - New York
Joe Johnson - Chicago
Carlos Boozer - New Jersey
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - Toronto
Shaquille O'Neal - New Jersey
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Boston
Rudy Gay - New Jersey
John Salmons - LA Clippers
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - New York
Josh Howard - New Orleans
Al Harrington - New Jersey
Brendon Haywood - New York
Raja Bell - New York
Luke Ridnour - Milwaukee
Steve Blake - LA Clippers
Tyrus Thomas - New Jersey
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis

[Se]

Only 29 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

I've changed my mind on McGrady and think if Rivers stays in Boston, McGrady will come over.

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[QUOTE=Se

[Se]

Why would Rivers leave?

He's thinking about retiring to spend more time with his family.

[lukekarts]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - New York
Amare Stoudemire - Miami
Joe Johnson - Miami
Carlos Boozer - Chicago

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[AMISTILLILL]

I'm surprised to see so many people believe McGrady will be heading to the Celtics. Somebody explain to me how this is at all a realistic possibility aside from the Rivers connection.

[Se]

I'm surprised to see so many people believe McGrady will be heading to the Celtics. Somebody explain to me how this is at all a realistic possibility aside from the Rivers connection.

Pros
-Winning (He wants to be on a winning team)
-Rivers
-Friends with KG
-Less pressure to perform every night

Cons
-Will need to step up his defensive effort
-Doesn't want to be a 6th man
-Might want to play closer to home (Orlando)

[AMISTILLILL]

[QUOTE=Se

[MeLO MvP 15]

Lebron James-New York
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- New York
Amare Stoudemire- Miami
Joe Johnson- New Jersey
Carlos Boozer- Chicago
Dirk Nowitski- Dallas
David Lee- Sacramento
Shaquille O'Neal- not very sure... maybe Orlando, if they trade Gortat
Ray Allen- Boston
Tracy McGrady- Miami or Boston
Rudy Gay- Washington
John Salmons- LA Clippers
Luis Scola- Houston
Raymond Felton- Charlotte
Josh Howard- Miami or Memphis
Al Harrington- Dallas
Brendon Haywood- Denver or Dallas
Raja Bell- Miami
Luke Ridnour- LA Lakers
Steve Blake- Miami
Tyrus Thomas- San Antonio or Denver
Ronnie Brewer- Memphis

[MeLO MvP 15]

your post has me wondering how far a roster of

Joe Johnson/ Toney Douglas
Wilson Chandler/Bill Walker
Danilo Gallinari/???
David Lee/???
Shaq/ Earl Barron

With Joe Johnson dominating the ball would do.
thats a 35 win team.... Walsh should be fired if that's all he gets in 2010...

[zadok]

Lebron James- Cleveland
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- Houston
Amare Stoudemire- Phoenix
Joe Johnson- New York
Carlos Boozer- Chicago
Dirk Nowitzki- Dallas
David Lee- New York
Ray Allen- Cleveland
Tracy McGrady- New York
Rudy Gay- Memphis
John Salmons- Atlanta
Luis Scola- Houston
Raymond Felton- Clippers
Brendon Haywood- Dallas
Luke Ridnour- Milwaukee
Steve Blake- Lakers
Tyrus Thomas- Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer- Memphis

[NY Comeback]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - New York
Amare Stoudemire - Miami
Joe Johnson - New Jersey
Carlos Boozer - Chicago
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - Oklahoma
Shaquille O'Neal
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Orlando
Rudy Gay - New Jersey
John Salmons - Milwaukee
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - Indiana
Josh Howard - Washington
Al Harrington - Chicago
Brendon Haywood - Houston
Raja Bell - Miami
Luke Ridnour - Orlando
Steve Blake - Clippers
Tyrus Thomas - Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis

[Se]

What would a potential lineup look like with McGrady coming off the bench? Would he take over the T. Allen role if they lose him in free agency?

I think I'd want to play him 25-30 minutes a game off the bench if his body allows. Also, I'd only sign him to the veteran's min.
I'm assuming we draft Alabi at 19 and that we get someone productive backing up the point guard spot for part of the MLE - Luke Ridnour.

Something like this would work for me:
CT: Perkins (30) / Wallace (16) / Alabi (2)
PF: Garnett (30) / Davis (18) / Williams
SF: Pierce (32) / McGrady (16)/ Veteran, rookie or undrafted player
SG: Allen (32) / Allen (8) / McGrady (8)
PG: Rondo (36) / Ridnour (12) / Veteran, rookie or undrafted player

That looks pretty good to me.

[InspiredLebowski]

How much is Ridnour going to get paid this summer? I've always thought he was fairly underrated.

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How much is Ridnour going to get paid this summer? I've always thought he was fairly underrated.

There seems to be alot of good PGs in the league now, with John Wall coming into league as well. So I'm not sure if there is a huge market for him. Lakers, Knicks if they can squeeze him in, Heat maybe.....

But I'm sure Pacers will go after Ridnour hard for multiple reasons. :lol

[Se]

But I'm sure Pacers will go after Ridnour hard for multiple reasons. :lol

They want him to work on the farm?

[NY Comeback]

There seems to be alot of good PGs in the league now, with John Wall coming into league as well. So I'm not sure if there is a huge market for him. Lakers, Knicks if they can squeeze him in, Heat maybe.....

But I'm sure Pacers will go after Ridnour hard for multiple reasons. :lol
Or Utah...

[sixer6ad]

Even though LBJ stays in Cleveland, it's nice that all of the Cavs fans have not come on here in defense of that. It's a nice change from the entire season where we freaked out everytime said we weren't the best team.

He stays.

[sixer6ad]

Even though LBJ stays in Cleveland, it's nice that all of the Cavs fans have not come on here in defense of that. It's a nice change from the entire season where we freaked out everytime said we weren't the best team.

He stays.

...and a big name coach and FA join him.

[OnceInADECADE]

Rudy Gay to Wiz would be sick bro just add Beasley and BAM!! WORLD DONIMATION!!

[bagelred]

and FA join him.

Who?

[GOBB]

Dwayne Wade - Sixers

[PowerGlove]

Dwayne Wade - Sixers
:eek:

Wait, is that possible?

Anyways, Amare Stoudemire-Heat.

[AMISTILLILL]

[QUOTE=Se

[Bano114]

thats a 35 win team.... Walsh should be fired if that's all he gets in 2010...

I never said I wanted him to get that...I was just wondering how it would do. 35 wins sounds about right.

[bagelred]

Only 28 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[BlackWhiteGreen]

[QUOTE=Se

[bagelred]

I can't see us keeping Nate, seeing as we can only offer him the MLE (I think).

What?

[bagelred]

Only 27 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[Raptors/Heat101]

Lebron James - Chicago Sike, Miami
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - New York
Amare Stoudemire - Phoenix
Joe Johnson - New York
Carlos Boozer - Chicago
Dirk Nowitski - Dallas
David Lee - New Jersey
Shaquille O'Neal - Dallas
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Orlando
Rudy Gay - Memphis
John Salmons - Milwaukee
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - Charlotte
Josh Howard - Miami
Al Harrington - Washington
Brendon Haywood - Dallas
Raja Bell - Miami
Luke Ridnour - New York
Steve Blake - Utah
Tyrus Thomas - Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis

[bagelred]

Lebron James - Chicago Sike, Miami


:rant


:cry:



On another note, I also think Shaq ends up in Dallas. I haven't heard that at all, but makes too much sense.

[Raptors/Heat101]

:rant


:cry:

Shhhhhh, it's all reverse psychology. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/ArtRage_Fred_winking.gif

[bagelred]

Shhhhhh, it's all reverse psychology. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ad/ArtRage_Fred_winking.gif

Ah.....I see..........wink wink.....I gotcha.......wink........I see what you're saying.........wink.........I'm on board..........:cheers:



Freakin' something in my eye..........wink..............

[Raptors/Heat101]

Ah.....I see..........wink wink.....I gotcha.......wink........I see what you're saying.........wink.........I'm on board..........:cheers:



Freakin' something in my eye..........wink..............

Yeah, you get my drift buddy. The Knicks will never get LeBron James wink. Why would he ever want to play in that overrated city wink wink? Who's their best player? Gallinari? He's a bust wink wink wink wink wink! The Knicks will never be able to trade Eddy Curry. I don't care if he's expiring wink wink wink wink wink. Even Chicago has a better chance than the Knicks do wink.

[bagelred]

Yeah, you get my drift buddy.


You Betcha!!!

http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Politics/Images/sarah-palin-wink.jpg

[bagelred]

Only 26 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[Lebron23]

Lebron James - Chicago
Dwyane Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - Chicago ( Sign and Trade)
Amare Stoudemire - Heat
Joe Johnson - NY
Carlos Boozer - Nets
Dirk Nowitski - Mavs
David Lee - OKC
Shaquille O'Neal - Lakers
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Hawks
John Salmons - Bucks
Luis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton - Euroleague
Josh Howard - Heat
Al Harrington - Bulls
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - NY
Steve Blake - Lakers

[PleezeBelieve]

lol @ the first two pages littered with horrible predictions. No free agent other than LeBron will pass up six-year deals just to play with another star player.

[Sarcastic]

Lebron and Bosh will end up in NY.

[bagelred]

Lebron and Bosh will end up in NY.

Are you being sarcastic? It's an intriguing Username.http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Thinking/thinking-023.GIF

[bagelred]

No free agent other than LeBron will pass up six-year deals just to play with another star player.

Avatar bet?

I bet at least one of the premiere free agents besides Lebron switches teams and "only" gets a 5 year deal.

[Sarcastic]

Are you being sarcastic? It's an intriguing Username.http://smileys.on-my-web.com/repository/Thinking/thinking-023.GIF

In this particular instance, no.

[Dasher]

Lebron James-Cavs
Dwyane Wade-Heat
Chris Bosh-Suns-Knicks
Amare Stoudemire-Suns
Joe Johnson-Knicks
Carlos Boozer-Bulls
Dirk Nowitski-Mavs
David Lee-Knicks
Shaquille O'Neal-Retirement
Ray Allen-Celtics
Tracy McGrady-Magic
Rudy Gay-Wizards
John Salmons-Bucks
Luis Scola-Nets
Raymond Felton-BobCats
Josh Howard-Wiz(Not Opting Out)
Al Harrington-Knicks
Brendon Haywood-Thunder
Raja Bell-Retirement
Luke Ridnour-Bucks
Steve Blake-Heat
Tyrus Thomas-Heat
Ronnie Brewer-Grizzlies

[Bano114]

If Al Harrington is on the Knicks roster next season I might just cry.

[bagelred]

Only 25 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[Papaya Petee]

Lebron James- Cleveland
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- Phoenix
Amare Stoudemire- Miami
Joe Johnson- Chicago
Carlos Boozer- Chicago
Dirk Nowitski- Maverciks
David Lee- Oklahoma City
Shaquille O'Neal- Retire
Ray Allen- Boston ( he won't leave, he said he has the best care for his daughter here)
Tracy McGrady- Orlando
Rudy Gay- Washington
John Salmons- Portland
Luis Scola- New Jersey
Raymond Felton- Charlotte
Josh Howard- Miami
Al Harrington- New Orleans
Brendon Haywood- Miami
Raja Bell- Miami
Luke Ridnour- Boston
Steve Blake- New York
Tyrus Thomas- Toronto
Ronnie Brewer- Minnesotta

[bagelred]

Only 24 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[ChuckOakley]

Lebron James- Chicago
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- Miami
Amare Stoudemire- NJ
Joe Johnson- NY
Carlos Boozer- NY
Dirk - Mavs
David Lee- Chicago
Shaquille O'Neal- Mavs
Ray Allen- Boston
Tracy McGrady- Orlando
Rudy Gay- Memphis
John Salmons- NJ
Luis Scola- Houston
Raymond Felton- Sacramento
Josh Howard- Minny
Al Harrington- New Orleans
Brendon Haywood- Dallas
Tyrus Thomas- Denver
Ronnie Brewer- Washington

[niko]

Lebron James- NY
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- NY
Amare Stoudemire- Phoenix
Joe Johnson- Miami
Carlos Boozer-Chicago
Dirk Nowitski- Dallas
David Lee- Miami
Shaquille O'Neal- Chicago
Ray Allen- Boston
Tracy McGrady- Retire
Rudy Gay- NJ
Luis Scola- NJ
Josh Howard- Minn

I removed some fluff from the bottom

[niko]

lol @ the first two pages littered with horrible predictions. No free agent other than LeBron will pass up six-year deals just to play with another star player.
you didn't die from embarrasment? :confusedshrug:

[niko]

Avatar bet?

I bet at least one of the premiere free agents besides Lebron switches teams and "only" gets a 5 year deal.
Like he will honor any bet...

[bagelred]

Only 23 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[1~Gibson~1]

LeBron Bosh and Robinson to Cleveland...

that'll be 4 of my fave 5 on the same team :pimp:


Edit: then S&T Wade and that'll be 5 of my fave 6 :pimp: :pimp:

[niko]

LeBron Bosh and Robinson to Cleveland

that'll be 4 of my fave 5 on the same team :pimp:
Robinson? Like Nate?

[1~Gibson~1]

Robinson? Like Nate?
yep

[bagelred]

Only 22 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[bluechox]

lebron - cle
wade - mia
stodimire - pho
nowitzki - dal
bosh - bulls
johnson -knicks
boozer - mia

[bagelred]

Only 17 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[MeLO MvP 15]

Lebron, Joe Johnson, Wade, Bosh and Amare all go to the Knicks for bargain prices....
Wade/Douglas/ FA
Johnson/ Wade/ Walker
Lebron/ Gallinarili/Chandler
Bosh/Amare/ Gallo
Amare/ Bosh/ Barron
nah I'm justing f@#king with bagelred... sorry... really i think Lebron and Bosh in NY while Wade and Amare go to Miami

['Toine=MVP]

Lebron, Joe Johnson, Wade, Bosh and Amare all go to the Knicks for bargain prices....
Wade/Douglas/ FA
Johnson/ Wade/ Walker
Lebron/ Gallinarili/Chandler
Bosh/Amare/ Gallo
Amare/ Bosh/ Barron
nah I'm justing f@#king with bagelred... sorry... really i think Lebron and Bosh in NY while Wade and Amare go to Miami

add antoine walker to that team, and you have a champion.

[nestea()]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - Miami
Amare Stoudemire - New York
Joe Johnson - New Jersey
Carlos Boozer - Chicago
Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas
David Lee - Toronto
Shaquille O'Neal - LAL :lol
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - New York
Rudy Gay - Minnesota
John Salmons - Milwaukee
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - Toronto
Josh Howard - Washington
Al Harrington - Indiana
Brendon Haywood - Dallas
Raja Bell - Miami
Luke Ridnour - Orlando
Steve Blake - Orlando or maybe Washington?
Tyrus Thomas - Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis

[nestea()]

Where does everybody think Redick is going?

[MeLO MvP 15]

Where does everybody think Redick is going?
I would guess Olrando, Boston or Chicago

[OneMoreSucka]

Where does everybody think Redick is going?
Charlotte :eek:

[CrazyLond]

Lebron James - New York
Dwyane Wade - Stays in Miami
Chris Bosh - Oklahoma City. Them vs Portland west finals 2011?
Amare Stoudemire - Stays in Phoenix
Joe Johnson - New Jersey haha
Carlos Boozer - New York
Dirk Nowitski - Chicago
Shaquille O'Neal - Retires
Ray Allen - Stays in Boston

[rudy]

Lebron James- Cleveland
Dwyane Wade- Miami
Chris Bosh- Miami
Amare Stoudemire- Cleveland
Joe Johnson- New Jersey
Carlos Boozer- Utah
Dirk Nowitzki- Dallas
Shaq O'Neal - NY
Ray Allen- Boston or Philadelphia
Tracy McGrady- NY

[niko]

Please note: Knick fans are nOT allowed to post in this thread, except to predict the Knicks get no one except the worst free agents. Net fans are allowed to post, and no one is allowed to say Newark is less than Brooklyn, cause you know, the new downtown makes it just as good. :applause: And Bulls fans are allowed to add multiple players because everyone will trade for their players to replace their all stars because the aura of Jordan commands it.

That is all.

[tumer_t]

lebron + bosh = chicago

[SinJackal]

Lebron James (Bulls or Cavs)
Dwyane Wade (Heat)
Chris Bosh (Bulls or Heat)
Amare Stoudemire (Suns)
Joe Johnson (Knicks or Bulls)
Carlos Boozer (Knicks or Bulls)
Dirk Nowitski (Mavs)
David Lee (Knicks)
Shaquille O'Neal (retirement?)
Ray Allen (Celtics)
Tracy McGrady (no clue)
Rudy Gay (Heat possibly)
John Salmons (no clue)
Luis Scola (Rockets)

Not too sure on the rest.

* I could see the Bulls signing Boozer instead of Bosh. In which case, switch their teams around.

And also, most of this depends on where LeBron goes. If he stays with the Cavs, things everywhere else will play out much differently. It all depends.

[bdreason]

Wade - Heat
LeBron - Cavs
Bosh - Heat
Johnson - Nets
Amare - Nets
Dirk - Mavs
Boozer - Bulls
Shaq - Mavs
Allen - Celtics
T-Mac - Hawks
Gay - Knicks
Salmons - Bucks
Scola - Bulls
Lee - Knicks

[Sarcastic]

The Knicks are not signing marginal stars like Gay, Johnson, or Boozer. For them it is Lebron/Wade or nothing. They will wait till next year if they don't get what they want this year.

[bdreason]

The Knicks are not signing marginal stars like Gay, Johnson, or Boozer. For them it is Lebron/Wade or nothing. They will wait till next year if they don't get what they want this year.

They have to sign somebody. They only have like 5 guys under contract.

[Sarcastic]

They have to sign somebody. They only have like 5 guys under contract.

They will, but they are not giving any significant money to players like Johnson or Boozer.

[d.bball.guy]

Lebron James NY
Dwyane Wade Heat
Chris Bosh NY
Amare Stoudemire Heat
Joe Johnson Bulls
Dirk Nowitski Nets
Rudy Gay Clippers
Raymond Felton LA


they should not T&S Bosh for Bynum because he is the main defensive stopper of LA. their height advantage will disappear and Gasol and Bosh is not that defensive. so they will not win a ring again with that roster.

[rudy]

In any case, i see two star players paired, like wade/bosh and lebron/stoudemire in order to make the first one stay. But i don't think any team will bring two star players, like for ex. bulls with lebron and bosh (though i'd like to see that). Also, after reading the interview with wade, i believe he's a bit more keen to make a move than lebron, if offered good conditions (but right now, i just can't see beyond miami and cleveland for them).

[NY-Knicks]

seriously, why are some people saying Shaq to the Knicks?
oh, and I'd rather wait another year instead of signing Johnson and Boozer for the max.

What is Rudy Gay worth btw?

[bagelred]

Only 16 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

[nestea()]

seriously, why are some people saying Shaq to the Knicks?
oh, and I'd rather wait another year instead of signing Johnson and Boozer for the max.

What is Rudy Gay worth btw?
Same deal Millsap got. Somewhere around 5 yrs/55 mil

[Se]

Only 16 days until free agency.

Predictions please.

LeBron and Bosh to NYK. A bunch of veterans also sign for peanuts.

Chicago gets Johnson

Wade stays and gets Boozer

[NY-Knicks]

[QUOTE=Se

[kaiteng]

Nobody - Toronto Raptors*

*Unless it's a sign-and-trade

[Pokerface]

Lebron James - NY
Dwyane Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - NY
Amare Stoudemire - Heat
Joe Johnson - Bulls
Carlos Boozer - Nets
Dirk Nowitski - Mavs
David Lee - OKC
Shaquille O'Neal - NY
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Clippers
John Salmons - Bucks
Luis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton -
Josh Howard - Heat
Al Harrington - Bulls
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - NY
Steve Blake - Lakers

My take:
Lebron James - Bulls
Dwayne Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - Heat
Amare Stoudemire - Suns
Joe Johnson - Hawks
Carlos Boozer - Cavaliers
Dirk Nowitski - Mavericks
David Lee - Nuggets
Shaquille O'Neal - Retirement
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Grizzlies
John Salmons - Bulls
Louis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton - Bobcats or Nuggets
Josh Howard - Mavericks
Al Harrington - Bobcats
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - Pacers
Steve Blake - Lakers
Tyrus Thomas - Nuggets

[bagelred]

My take:
Lebron James - Bulls
Dwayne Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - Heat
Amare Stoudemire - Suns
Joe Johnson - Hawks
Carlos Boozer - Cavaliers
Dirk Nowitski - Mavericks
David Lee - Nuggets
Shaquille O'Neal - Retirement
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Grizzlies
John Salmons - Bulls
Louis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton - Bobcats or Nuggets
Josh Howard - Mavericks
Al Harrington - Bobcats
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - Pacers
Steve Blake - Lakers
Tyrus Thomas - Nuggets

Boy if this is true, Knicks will have aloooooooooooooooooot of cap space left. :lol

[MeLO MvP 15]

My take:
Lebron James - Bulls
Dwayne Wade - Heat
Chris Bosh - Heat
Amare Stoudemire - Suns
Joe Johnson - Hawks
Carlos Boozer - Cavaliers
Dirk Nowitski - Mavericks
David Lee - Nuggets
Shaquille O'Neal - Retirement
Ray Allen - Celtics
Rudy Gay - Grizzlies
John Salmons - Bulls
Louis Scola - Rockets
Raymond Felton - Bobcats or Nuggets
Josh Howard - Mavericks
Al Harrington - Bobcats
Brendon Haywood - Mavs
Raja Bell - Suns
Luke Ridnour - Pacers
Steve Blake - Lakers
Tyrus Thomas - Nuggets

How the hell do you expect David Lee to go to the Nuggets... think about it, we obviously can't sign him straight up and New York won't sign and trade anyone because they don't want to take back any salary for him and will lose his bird rights if they sign 2 MAX FAs... there is literally no possible way for David Lee to become a Nugget...

also why would Felton go to the Nuggets?
He would get more money from a lot of other teams and the Nuggets have 2 capable starting PGs (Lawson wont be traded*fingers crossed**)

But I would love Tyrus Thomas, would be very difficult considering he's Restricted... considering the Bobcats would most likely match a full MLE deal...

I would go for Haywood or Chandler (if he opts out) for the full MLE for 5 years.... I've read that Dallas might sign Shaq and Haywood didn't like Dallas much after Dampier took back the starting spot...

btw why would Salmons go back to the Bulls? they were desperate to dump him at the deadline and didn't work at SG in Chicago... same thing Howard in Dallas, why would he go back?

sorry if i sounded like a dick btw

[Pokerface]

Boy if this is true, Knicks will have aloooooooooooooooooot of cap space left. :lol

It depends upon how badly they want to keep Lee and Harrington. And of course, there are other free agents on the market that they could go after. It's also possible that they could go strong after Joe Johnson or Rudy Gay, but, IMO, they won't get Lebron the King.

[Knicks101]

Boy if this is true, Knicks will have aloooooooooooooooooot of cap space left. :lol

Based on the pure stupidity of most of his selections, I think that the Knicks have a really good chance of getting LeBron. :cheers:

[Pokerface]

How the hell do you expect David Lee to go to the Nuggets... think about it, we obviously can't sign him straight up and New York won't sign and trade anyone because they don't want to take back any salary for him and will lose his bird rights if they sign 2 MAX FAs... there is literally no possible way for David Lee to become a Nugget...

also why would Felton go to the Nuggets?
He would get more money from a lot of other teams and the Nuggets have 2 capable starting PGs (Lawson wont be traded*fingers crossed**)

But I would love Tyrus Thomas, would be very difficult considering he's Restricted... considering the Bobcats would most likely match a full MLE deal...

I would go for Haywood or Chandler (if he opts out) for the full MLE for 5 years.... I've read that Dallas might sign Shaq and Haywood didn't like Dallas much after Dampier took back the starting spot...

btw why would Salmons go back to the Bulls? they were desperate to dump him at the deadline and didn't work at SG in Chicago... same thing Howard in Dallas, why would he go back?

sorry if i sounded like a dick btw

The Nuggets once had a crush on Lee, and I believe they still do. So I believe they will make a strong push to sign him, even if they have to trade JR or Nene to get him with a sign and trade. The Knicks may say they won't do a sign and trade for Lee, but if the price is right they can be persuaded. They would go after Felton only if they traded Lawson.

I believe that the Mavs will do all they can to keep Haywood, and I personally wouldn't pay $12 million for Chandler and all of his injuries. Salmons was just a wild guess for going back to the Bulls, but, stranger things have happened. Josh Howard is still a good player and the Mavs have an owner who loves to win at all cost and he will probably let bygones be bygones. We will know for sure in about three weeks.

[Pokerface]

Based on the pure stupidity of most of his selections, I think that the Knicks have a really good chance of getting LeBron. :cheers:

It could be stupidity or it could be Jack Daniels. But, it's just my humble opinion. What's yours? Put your list together and I promise to respond with my critique.

[MeLO MvP 15]

The Nuggets once had a crush on Lee, and I believe they still do. So I believe they will make a strong push to sign him, even if they have to trade JR or Nene to get him with a sign and trade. The Knicks may say they won't do a sign and trade for Lee, but if the price is right they can be persuaded. They would go after Felton only if they traded Lawson.

I believe that the Mavs will do all they can to keep Haywood, and I personally wouldn't pay $12 million for Chandler and all of his injuries. Salmons was just a wild guess for going back to the Bulls, but, stranger things have happened. Josh Howard is still a good player and the Mavs have an owner who loves to win at all cost and he will probably let bygones be bygones. We will know for sure in about three weeks.
do you not get that the Knicks would rather re sign Lee than take Nene or JR... and the Nuggets didn't have a crush on Lee, we almost got him for Kleiza last year.... the trade was pretty much final until Karl rejected it b/c he wanted to keep LK...

also Felton is a bad fit for this team

[Knicks101]

It could be stupidity or it could be Jack Daniels. But, it's just my humble opinion. What's yours? Put your list together and I promise to respond with my critique.

I have no interest in posting a list at the moment. Sorry if you were offended, but most of your picks were implausible and ridiculous.

[Pokerface]

I have no interest in posting a list at the moment. Sorry if you were offended, but most of your picks were implausible and ridiculous.


I wasn't offended. I respect other people's opionions even if I may not agree with them. After all, none of us know precisely what will happen, so it is mentally challenging to make some wild a$$ guesses and lots of fun.

[Pokerface]

do you not get that the Knicks would rather re sign Lee than take Nene or JR... and the Nuggets didn't have a crush on Lee, we almost got him for Kleiza last year.... the trade was pretty much final until Karl rejected it b/c he wanted to keep LK...

also Felton is a bad fit for this team

True. BTW, the Nuggets also made a hard push for Tyrus Thomas before the Bobcats signed him. I believe that they still would love to have him. Why is Felton a bad fit? Is it his style of play or his attitude?

[Sarcastic]

Any list that is made right now is pure garbage. Everything will depend on what Lebron does. He will be the first domino, and everyone will figure out their spots once his decision is made.

[Pokerface]

Any list that is made right now is pure garbage. Everything will depend on what Lebron does. He will be the first domino, and everyone will figure out their spots once his decision is made.

The initiator of this thread, Bagelred, asked for posters to list their predictions or opinions. It may be garbage, but I find it more entertaining than the Mock Drafts that are put out by the "experts." No one loses, just maybe gets his or her ego slightly bent out of shape with posters who don't agree with them.

[Sarcastic]

The initiator of this thread, Bagelred, asked for posters to list their predictions or opinions. It may be garbage, but I find it more entertaining than the Mock Drafts that are put out by the "experts." No one loses, just maybe gets his or her ego slightly bent out of shape with posters who don't agree with them.

Mock drafts are usually quite accurate. We pretty much know who the first 5 picks are going be, and are somewhat sure which teams will take them.

[Pokerface]

Mock drafts are usually quite accurate. We pretty much know who the first 5 picks are going be, and are somewhat sure which teams will take them.

That's true, but after the first five or six picks, predictions go haywire because of deals that are made that no one could forsee or imagine. GMs are like poker players, they are not going to reveal their hands too soon.

[Grinder]

Lebron James - Chicago
Dwyane Wade - Miami
Chris Bosh - Chicago
Amare Stoudemire - New York
Joe Johnson - New York
Carlos Boozer - Miami
Dirk Nowitzki - Dallas
David Lee - New Jersey
Shaquille O'Neal - New York
Ray Allen - Boston
Tracy McGrady - Lakers
Rudy Gay - Memphis
John Salmons - Chicago
Luis Scola - Houston
Raymond Felton - Charlotte
Josh Howard - Miami
Al Harrington - Charlotte
Brendon Haywood - Dallas
Raja Bell - Lakers
Luke Ridnour - Miami
Steve Blake - Lakers
Tyrus Thomas - Charlotte
Ronnie Brewer - Memphis

[bagelred]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tt_ro2aerQg

[niko]

What's my prize when i win?

NY - Bosh, JJ
NJ - Gay
MIA - Amare (Wade stays)
CLE - Lebron (Yeah i said it...)
TOR - Lee (S&T for Bosh)
CHI - Boozer.
DAL - Dirk stays

And every single one of them gets max money....not discount max, but too much ****ing money max....

[bagelred]

What's my prize when i win?

NY - Bosh, JJ
NJ - Gay
MIA - Amare (Wade stays)
CLE - Lebron (Yeah i said it...)
TOR - Lee (S&T for Bosh)
CHI - Boozer.
DAL - Dirk stays

And every single one of them gets max money....not discount max, but too much ****ing money max....

I just can't see Lebron staying in Cleveland right now. It seems he's beyond it at this point. Why would he go back to a team that failed miserably in the playoffs and is only getting worse (without Shaq and Z).

Also, I don't see Lee, Boozer, or Gay getting max money.

[chains5000]

What's my prize when i win?

NY - Bosh, JJ
NJ - Gay
MIA - Amare (Wade stays)
CLE - Lebron (Yeah i said it...)
TOR - Lee (S&T for Bosh)
CHI - Boozer.
DAL - Dirk stays

And every single one of them gets max money....not discount max, but too much ****ing money max....
Gay and Lee won't get max money.
Maybe Lee but no way in hell Gay gets it.

[bagelred]

OK well, I guess I have to make predictions. So if I had to bet:

Lebron - Chicago
Wade - Miami
Bosh - Miami
Amare - New York
Johnson - New York
Boozer - Chicago
Dirk - Dallas
Lee - New Jersey
Shaq - Dallas
Allen - Boston
McGrady - Orlando
Gay - Memphis
Salmons - Clippers
Scola - Houston
Felton - Charlotte
Harrington - contender for MLE, San Antonio?

[crabshack]

free agency is a circus this year! here' 1 big xII bloggers take, relating NBA free agents to the current teams in the conference. pretty accurate if you ask me.

http://widerightandnattylight.wordpress.com/2010/06/30/big-xii-vs-nba-free-agency-a-critical-comparison/