Predict the 2011 NBA free agency

[Dash]

I know, I know we could be months away from free agency but no harm in speculating now.

 

List of top free agents (in no particular order):

 

Nene Hilario:

David West:

Tyson Chandler:

Kris Humphries:

Wilson Chandler:

Marc Gasol:

Yao Ming:

DeAndre Jordan:

Tayshaun Prince:

Jamal Crawford:

Rodney Stuckey:

Thaddeus Young:

Jason Richardson:

Aaron Brooks:

Mario Chalmers:

Greg Oden:

Edited June 29, 2011 by Dash

[Teletopez]

I'd add Afflalo and Kirilenko to that list.

[The Regime]

Nene Hilario: Denver Nuggets. No particular reason.

David West: New Jersey Nets. Makes all the sense in the world for him to end up there. They need to give Deron Williams some reason to stay with this team long term. He's really similar to what Deron had in Boozer, he can not only score with his back to the basket but he can also spot up and shot; on paper he and Brook Lopez look good together.

Tyson Chandler: Dallas Mavericks. He seems happy with his role and I highly doubt he passes up the oppertunity to repeat with the team.

Kris Humphries: San Antonio Spurs. Frontcourt needs to get tougher, it's a longshot but you never know.

Wilson Chandler: New York Knicks. If my memory serves me correct, he has publically said that he wouldn't mind going back to New York. He'll take a slight pay cut, and play a major role as New Yorks sixth man.

Marc Gasol: Memphis Grizzles. Management knows exactly how valuable Gasol is to their franchise, and Gasol knows exactly how much damage he and Z Bo can do. Their playoff run will give him reason to stay with Memphis.

Yao Ming: Houston Rockets. Management has been really genuine with Yao, and I doubt that changes. They'll give the big man one more run.

DeAndre Jordan: Boston Celtics. They are looking to get younger and need a big man, Bostons allure will pull DeAndre in.

Tayshaun Prince: Orlando Magic. Yeh, I have no idea lol.

Jamal Crawford: Phoenix Suns. I cant see them going through the whole offseason without making any moves. He'll fit right in with Steve Nash.

Rodney Stuckey: Detriot Pistons. They're reconstructing their roster, but he's one of the peices that they'll keep.

Thaddeus Young: Philadelphia 76ers. No particular reason.

Jason Richardson: Chicago Bulls. Just a gut feeling, I've said since day 1 that they need to upgrade at the two guard. No disrespect to Bogans (he played really well defensively in the playoffs), but Jason Richardson's three point shooting would go wonders for the team.

Aaron Brooks: Charlotte Bobcats. MJ makes another dumb move.

Mario Chalmers: Miami Heat. He's the perfect fit for their system. He doesn't need the ball in his hands to be effective; he's a good spot up shooter, good defender even though he gambles from time to time.

Greg Oden: Portland TrailBlazers. Same as Yao situation, team wont give up on him just yet.

Aaron Afflalo: LA Lakers. Yup, I'm fantasizing.

Andre Kirilenko: Retires.

[moeroadkill]

didnt DeAndre Jordan sign back with the clips?

 

Nene Hilario: Heat

David West: hornets

Tyson Chandler: mavs

Kris Humphries: nets

Wilson Chandler: nugs

Marc Gasol: grizs

Yao Ming: rockies

DeAndre Jordan: clips

Tayshaun Prince: magic (if they can afford? lol)

Jamal Crawford: hawks

Rodney Stuckey: pistons

Thaddeus Young: 6ers

Jason Richardson: bulls

Aaron Brooks: suns

Mario Chalmers: heat

Greg Oden: blazers

Aaron Afflalo: nugs

Andre Kirilenko: jazz

[Dash]

^Nope not yet.

 

Nene Hilario: Denver Nuggets although I do think he'll give strong consideration to the Heat, but it depends heavily on the new CBA.

David West: New Jersey Nets, gives Deron Williams another low post scorer to pass and West/Lopez would make a formidable frontcourt...at least offensively.

Tyson Chandler: Dallas Mavericks, won't leave the team that won him a ring.

Kris Humphries: Washington Wizards, they got money to throw around and could use a young rebounding 4 to go with their core.

Wilson Chandler: Denver Nuggets, I don't recall the Knicks rumor but even if that were true I think he'll resign with the Nuggets.

Marc Gasol: Memphis Grizzlies, ownership will have to dig deep in their pockets but there is little doubt that Gasol will be resigned especially after their recent playoff run.

Yao Ming: Houston Rockets, can't picture him ever leaving.

DeAndre Jordan: Los Angeles Clippers, ownership wants to keep Blake happy and will match any offer for Jordan. I do view Houston as a legitimate destination though.

Tayshaun Prince: Oklahoma City Thunder, OKC already have their building blocks for the next 5-10 years but in order to get over the hump they need veterans. Prince would replace Jeff Green off the bench and give the Thunder another lockdown defender.

Jamal Crawford: Atlanta Hawks, iffy on ownership but resigning Crawford to a short 2-3 year deal would make sense.

Rodney Stuckey: Detroit Pistons, even with the Brandon Knight pick and logjam at the guard position I think he'll resign.

Thaddeus Young: Philadelphia 76ers, Sixers should bring him back and keep working to getting younger.

Jason Richardson: Orlando Magic, there is no definite word yet that Dwight is on the move next season so resigning Richardson and attempting to return to contention would be their best bet.

Aaron Brooks: Phoenix Suns, don't think they'll give up on him after one season.

Mario Chalmers: Miami Heat, no brainer but I think the Heat might get some competition for his services.

Greg Oden: Portland Trailblazers, management just made a $8.8 million qualifying offer. Enough said.

Aaron Afflalo: hard to imagine all 3 major pieces to the Nuggets playoff team resigning but bringing back Afflalo is a must.

Andrei Kirilenko: thought he would be heading elsewhere but the Jazz didn't draft a forward so I think he'll be back for at least another season.

JR Smith: I can't view Smith and Thibs as a good fit but the Bulls need a shooting guard...badly.

Edited June 30, 2011 by Dash