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    Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

    http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story...ence-teams-nba
    Free-agent team needs: East
    We provide a free-agency blueprint for every Eastern Conference team
    Updated: March 22, 2012, 2:14 PM ET
    By Tom Haberstroh | ESPN Insider


    Roy HibbertAndrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty ImagesFlush with cap room, the Celtics could target restricted free agent center Roy Hibbert.

    Got the tanking blues? Don't worry, help is on the way.

    Last week, our cap-ologist Larry Coon rolled through the league and gave a quick snapshot of the cap situation for each team this summer. With that in hand, let's take a preview of the free-agent landscape and the best fits for each team.

    In this installment, we'll take a close look at the Eastern Conference, where plenty of teams will be looking to go on a spending spree.
    Insider NBA Free Agency Primer

    With the NBA trade deadline having come and gone, here's an early look at how 2012 free agency will shape up.

    Haberstroh: Top 10 Free Agents

    Coon: Best salary cap situations

    Coon: Worst salary cap situations

    Haberstroh: East team needs

    Haberstroh: West team needs

    With a big class set for 2012, it's never too early to talk about who will go where. Rumor Central
    The buyers

    Cleveland Cavaliers -- $26 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Antawn Jamison ($15.1M), Anthony Parker ($2.3M)
    Biggest need: Wing scorer

    Kyrie Irving, Tristan Thompson and Anderson Varejao are a playoff core to build around, and the Cavs will have plenty of cap space to fill out the roster. They haven't had a star wing player since that guy named LeBron James left town, so expect them to find a go-to scoring option next to their stud point guard.

    They could be in the mix for Harrison Barnes depending on their draft slot, but they could also try to convince Eric Gordon to play in Cleveland.

    They'd probably have to break the bank to sway him away from Indiana, so O.J. Mayo could work here too if they're willing to swallow some risk.

    Boston Celtics -- $22 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Kevin Garnett ($21.2M), Ray Allen ($10M), Jermaine O'Neal ($6.2M)
    Biggest need: SG, PF, C

    You might not be able to recognize the Celtics next season. The only safe expectation is that Paul Pierce isn't going anywhere, but everyone else on the roster? Just don't rush to buy a jersey, Celtics fans. Everything not nailed down to a franchise will be available to the Celtics, and don't expect Danny Ainge to watch Pierce's NBA career rot next to a rebuilding roster.

    It makes a lot of sense for them to chase Roy Hibbert and Brook Lopez, both restricted free agents. And who knows, maybe Tim Duncan will be walking through that door … about 15 years later than expected.

    Indiana Pacers -- $21 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Leandro Barbosa ($7.6M), Jeff Foster ($3M), Lou Amundson ($2.8M)
    Biggest need: SG

    Gordon (a restricted free agent) makes the most sense here, and that was true ever since he signed his letter of intent to play for the Hoosiers. He'll come at a much cheaper price than this time last year, and deservedly so.

    But don't expect the Pacers to stop there. With Paul George willing and able to play both wing positions, Larry Bird will enjoy some flexibility in his offseason. Danny Granger has a fat contract, but they could package him with Darren Collison for an upgrade at point guard. All trades aside, former Clippers Gordon and Chris Kaman would fill out their roster nicely.

    New Jersey Nets -- $17 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Deron Williams ($16.4M), Kris Humphries ($8M), Jordan Farmar ($4M)
    Biggest need: Anything and everything

    Who's a good fit? How about Deron Williams and Dwight Howard? Unfortunately, that scenario might have to wait another season, as Howard not-so-quietly decided to waive his early termination option. It's entirely possible the Nets will strike out in free-agency season yet again and be left with a barren roster full of band-aids.

    Extending Humphries at his price tag isn't the smartest idea, but they might not have any choice if everyone else walks. At the very least, you can pencil in Lopez and a stopgap like Jamison.

    Charlotte Bobcats -- $14.9 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Boris Diaw ($9M), D.J. Augustin ($3.2M)
    Biggest need: See New Jersey Nets

    As Coon points out, the Bobcats could free up another $10.9 million by dropping the amnesty bomb on Corey Maggette's contract. At that point, the Bobcats would have one of the most petite payrolls in the league. Instead of using cap space, it's probably best for Michael Jordan to build through the draft rather than burning long-term money in free agency. Considering his age and Chapel Hill roots, Antawn Jamison could make his last stop in familiar territory. It's the longest of long shots, but wouldn't an Anthony Davis and Duncan pairing be fun?

    The wild cards

    Washington Wizards -- $0.6 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Possibly Rashard Lewis ($22.7M), Brian Cook ($1.3M)
    Biggest need: SG, SF, PF

    Now that they have their 1-5 pairing of John Wall and Nene set, where do they go next? The amnesty route. Coon points out that Lewis is a prime candidate to be cut, and his $22.7 million salary next season to go with him. And then what? There isn't a blockbuster power forward to snag in free agency, so they might give some thought to luring a center to slide Nene over to the 4. Roy Hibbert makes some sense for the Wizards, as does Nicolas Batum. Both are restricted free agents, though.

    Philadelphia 76ers -- $2.1 million under cap
    Coming off the books: Possibly Elton Brand ($17.1M), Andres Nocioni ($6.7M), Spencer Hawes ($4.1M)
    Biggest need: PF, C

    Thaddeus Young is still just 23 years old, but the 76ers might not view him as the long-term solution at the power forward position (they love him coming off the bench). Spencer Hawes is a dynamic center, but not one to build around.

    This is a team that could package some of its young assets (Jrue Holiday, Evan Turner and/or Young) and trade for a star in the offseason, as they'll have a tough time signing a blue-chip free agent in Philadelphia. Pau Gasol could be a trade option if the Lakers flounder again in the playoffs. A free agent who is intriguing for them is Ersan Ilyasova.

    Toronto Raptors -- $16 million under the cap
    Coming off the books: Jerryd Bayless ($3M), Aaron Gray ($2.5M)
    Biggest need: SG, SF, C

    The Raptors will have plenty of cap space to lure a big-name free agent, but whether they can actually entice a big-name free agent is the real question. As is usually the case, they'll have to overpay someone (ahem, Hedo Turkoglu) in order to bring in a real talent in free agency. Along that vein, they could splurge for Gordon and conveniently forget his health concerns. But don't expect that to happen.

    Considering the organization's soft spot for European players, Ilyasova seems like a good match. Signing native Canadian Steve Nash is a fairy-tale scenario, and that's all it is: a dream.

    Atlanta Hawks: $4 million under the cap
    Coming off the books: Kirk Hinrich ($8.1M) and a fleet of veteran minimums
    Biggest need: C

    Move along, there's nothing to see here. The Hawks kissed cap space goodbye when they inked Joe Johnson to that albatross-in-the-making max contract. Unless they amnesty him, they'll be forced to tweak the roster here and there. The obvious move is to trade Josh Smith for a legitimate center to push Al Horford to his natural position at the 4, but we've been saying that for years now. One free agent to keep an eye on for a reunion in Atlanta: Jason Terry.

    Milwaukee Bucks -- $9 million under the cap
    Coming off the books: Kwame Brown ($6.8M), Carlos Delfino ($3.5M)
    Biggest need: SF, PF, C

    I'm a big fan of Ekpe Udoh, but the Bucks could use a scorer on the block to at least tempt Monta Ellis and Brandon Jennings into not laying enough bricks to build a house. Drew Gooden has been that guy since the deal, but then again, it's Drew Gooden. Elton Brand could have been that guy if this was five years ago, but he's a shell of his former self. Ryan Anderson (restricted) would be perfect in Milwaukee but it's doubtful that the Magic let him go.

    You know what player-coach matchup might be more intriguing than George Karl and JaVale McGee? Scott Skiles and McGee. Now that's high-risk, high-reward.

    Capped out

    New York Knicks -- $4 million over cap
    Coming off the books: Baron Davis ($1.3M), Mike Bibby ($1.3M), Jared Jeffries ($1.2M)
    Biggest need: SG

    Don't expect many changes to the Knicks next season. They'll be forced to bring back Jeremy Lin using their mid-level exception and they won't have any cap space to land a free agent. They'll be reduced to using the veteran minimum to fill out the roster much like they did after signing Tyson Chandler last offseason. Don't rule out a return to New York for Marcus Camby.

    Detroit Pistons -- $5 million over the cap
    Coming off the books: Ben Wallace ($2.2M)
    Biggest need: SG, SF, PF

    Unless they find takers for Ben Gordon, Tayshaun Prince and Charlie Villanueva, they won't have any free-agency room this offseason or next. That's not what the Detroit faithful want to hear, but that's the hole into which GM Joe Dumars has dug himself.

    Like the Wizards, the Pistons could really use some help in between the bookends. Greg Monroe, Rodney Stuckey and Brandon Knight will be the foundation (unless Stuckey is moved, which is a real possibility). Don't expect any free agent to move the needle here, but bringing in a guy like Ian Mahinmi using an exception wouldn't be a bad idea.

    Orlando Magic -- $9 million over the cap
    Coming off the books: No one
    Biggest need: PG

    Wouldn't it be nice to have some cap space to complement Howard? They kissed that goodbye when they brought back Turkoglu and signed Jameer Nelson long-term. They can't use the amnesty provision, because they already pushed that button on Gilbert Arenas, so the Magic have little in the way of free-agency flexibility.

    They will probably re-sign Anderson, who's a restricted free agent, at any price (that's partly true because the alternative is Glen Davis). The best fit for Orlando might be Mo Williams on the mid-level exception if he doesn't enact his hefty player option.

    Chicago Bulls -- $19 million over the cap, $6 million over tax
    Coming off the books: No one of note
    Biggest need: SG

    It feels like the figurative "Help Wanted: Shooting Guard" sign on the entrance of the United Center has been up for an eternity. Don't expect that to come down this offseason. Richard Hamilton is still on the books for another season at least, but considering he's more fragile than a tortilla chip, they won't stop looking for one. This is a champion contender roster anyway, so they'll probably stand pat, more or less. Can they convince Terry to sign for an exception?

    Miami Heat -- $20 million over the cap, $8 million over tax
    Coming off the books: No one of note
    Biggest need: C

    Who's on the center scrap heap this time around? The Heat don't have much in the way of serious needs outside of their center position. But they won't have the flexibility to do much about it anyway. Some names to keep an eye on this summer: Robin Lopez, Louis Amundson, Nazr Mohammed and Jermaine O'Neal. Kosta Koufos would be a great signing if Denver lets him walk, but don't bet on that happening.
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    Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

    This guy doesn't take into account that some team...my guess the Rockets....are going to overpay for Hibbert...which will likely force the Pacers to match and eat into the capspace.
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      Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

      Hmm....PG is clearly the biggest need atm.
      "It's just unfortunate that we've been penalized so much this year and nothing has happened to the Pistons, the Palace or the city of Detroit," he said. "It's almost like it's always our fault. The league knows it. They should be ashamed of themselves to let the security be as lax as it is around here."

      ----------------- Reggie Miller

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        Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

        How is SG our biggest need? Its quite obvious that its PG.

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          Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

          this guy doesn't make any sense.

          First, we aren't looking for "takers" for Tayshaun. We just ****ing re-signed the guy. If we wanted to get rid of him, we could have just not offered him another contract.

          Second, we can amnesty Gordon or CV and have a nice chunk of cap space anytime we choose.

          That said, I'm not terribly interested in free agency this season. Save it for when we're ready to make a playoff push.
          Last edited by Kstat; 03-22-2012, 02:39 PM.

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            Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

            Thumbs down to Tom Haberstroh
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              Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

              Originally posted by Kstat View Post
              this guy doesn't make any sense.

              First, we aren't looking for "takers" for Tayshaun. We just ****ing re-signed the guy. If we wanted to get rid of him, we could have just not offered him another contract.

              Second, we can amnesty Gordon or CV and have a nice chunk of cap space anytime we choose.
              If the Pistons were going to amnesty either of those players they would of done so already. They didn't because of the money, they still would have to pay the player and than pay whoever they sign. Also, the resigning of Prince was questioned by everyone, I wouldn't be shocked if they tried shopping him this summer even though they won't find any takers.

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                Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                Originally posted by Hibbert View Post
                If the Pistons were going to amnesty either of those players they would of done so already. They didn't because of the money, they still would have to pay the player and than pay whoever they sign.
                Yeah...you don't know that for a fact. It didn't make sense to add payroll for a lost season. a year or so from now, that could be a different story.

                Also, the resigning of Prince was questioned by everyone, I wouldn't be shocked if they tried shopping him this summer even though they won't find any takers.
                It was questioned by people on the outside. It made sense at the time from a leadership standpoint and still does. I'm sure Dumars would be open to trading him, but you're crazy if you think he didn't know what he was getting when he brought him back.

                For the record, Joe had an offer from Dallas last season from Dallas for Butler and a first round pick. He turned it down.

                I'm happy with what Tayshaun gives us for the price we got him at. I'm sure Joe is, too.
                Last edited by Kstat; 03-22-2012, 02:52 PM.

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                  Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                  Originally posted by ilive4sports View Post
                  How is SG our biggest need? Its quite obvious that its PG.
                  What he's saying is he thinks we make a run at Gordon which would mean PG could slide to SF therefore leaving Danny expendable. He suggests that Pacers should than look to shop Danny and DC for an upgrade at PG so he sees the need there as well.

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                    Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                    I've been thinking about this, isn't Spencer Hawes a free agent? Could you get him for much cheaper if someone throws the bank a Roy? Hawes is young and I really like his game. He's been hurt this year, but very effective when he's played. He may be a better passer than Roy. Not saying don't sign Roy, but there's a point where you have to wonder if there are other alternatives for the money.
                    Last edited by Speed; 03-22-2012, 02:56 PM.

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                      Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                      If Gordon's "much cheaper than this time last year" then he'll be a Hornet. I don't know if Haberstroh's even aware of what restricted free agency is, let alone how it works.

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                        Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                        Originally posted by Kstat View Post
                        Yeah...you don't know that for a fact. It didn't make sense to add payroll for a lost season. a year or so from now, that could be a different story.



                        It was questioned by people on the outside. It made sense at the time from a leadership standpoint and still does. I'm sure Dumars would be open to trading him, but you're crazy if you think he didn't know what he was getting when he brought him back.

                        For the record, Joe had an offer from Dallas last season from Dallas for Butler and a first round pick. He turned it down.

                        I'm happy with what Tayshaun gives us for the price we got him at. I'm sure Joe is, too.
                        The last part just goes to show how bad Detroit management has gotten. The same team that traded Billups for Iverson two games into the season that took them from 59-23 to 39-43 and they've been terrible ever since.

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                        • #13
                          Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                          Sometimes you have to be terrible before you an get better in the long term.

                          Being terrible has netted us Monroe and Knight, and Stuckey has finally grown into a player we can win with. We also have Jerebko as a young building block, a quintessential glue guy in Tayshaun that provides veteran leadership, and we have a kid in Kyle Singler that is tearing it up in Europe.

                          Really, we're one more good draft pick (preferably a big man) away from being relevant again. Yes, Gordon and CV were a disaster, but the rest of the moves since the Iverson deal have been rock-solid. Rebuilding this team through the draft is working out pretty well.
                          Last edited by Kstat; 03-22-2012, 03:06 PM.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                            Originally posted by Hibbert View Post
                            What he's saying is he thinks we make a run at Gordon which would mean PG could slide to SF therefore leaving Danny expendable. He suggests that Pacers should than look to shop Danny and DC for an upgrade at PG so he sees the need there as well.
                            He still says our biggest need is SG. If he felt it was PG he would say so and then suggest signing Gordon so we could move Paul George to SF and trade DC/DG for a PG.

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                            • #15
                              Re: Free-agent team needs: East - ESPN Insider

                              I really hope we dont get gordon, i like our size advantage and hes injury prone so no thanks

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