Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

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The point of this thread is to guess where top name F/A's sign this summer, and also discuss anything free agency.

PG:
Chris Paul - Resigns with Clippers
Brandon Jennings - Signs with Mavericks
Jeff Teague - Signs with Bucks
Jarrett Jack - Resigns with Warriors
Darren Collison - Signs with Jazz

SG:
Andre Iguodala - Resigns with Nuggets
Monta Ellis - Signs with either Pacers or Hawks
Tyreke Evans - Signs with Nets
J.R. Smith - Resigns with Knicks
Kevin Martin - Resigns with Thunder
O.J. Mayo - Signs with Bulls

SF:
Andrei Kirilenko - Resigns with Timberwolves
Matt Barnes - Signs with Spurs
Kyle Korver - Returns to Chicago
Earl Clark - Resigns with Lakers
Metta World Peace - Retires

PF:
Josh Smith - Signs with Celtics
David West - Resigns with Pacers
Paul Millsap - Signs with Bobcats
Carl Landry - Returns to Pelicans
Marreese Speights - Resigns with Cavaliers

C:
Dwight Howard - Resigns with Lakers
Andrew Bynum - Resigns with 76ers
Al Jefferson - Signs with Celtics
Nikola Pekovic - Resigns with Timberwolves
J.J. Hickson - Signs with Warriors

[CelticPride]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

How would the celtics sign josh smith and al Jefferson? Not enough money, and NO were not trading Jeff green for josh smith,

[bigeastbumrush]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

The point of this thread is to guess where top name F/A's sign this summer, and also discuss anything free agency.


J.R. Smith - Resigns with Knicks

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I didn't mean they would sign both, but I have a really deep feeling one of the two will sign with Boston. Coming from a Celtics fan, they could sign both but they would need to make bold changes to the roster..

[CelticPride]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

Al Jefferson all day. Jared Sullinger will help the team more than Josh Smith ever will.

[ERA]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

Al Jefferson all day. Jared Sullinger will help the team more than Josh Smith ever will.

I agree, Josh Smith is a locker room distraction and if the Celtics signed Big Al it would really help our rebounding.. Which is something we really need.

[JerzeyReign]

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Personally I can see the Sixers making a run at JR Smith and Al Jefferson. We need another scoring threat (Smith) and we need a solid big man (Jefferson).

[CelticPride]

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No, I just think Jared will be WAY more effective than Smith because hes never felt the thrill of making a three before therefore he will not shoot 30 a game.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

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I'm expecting Milwaukee to make a push for Josh Smith and or Andre Iguodala if they let Jennings/Ellis/Redick walk. Hammond insists on the Bucks being good enough to be a first round playoff exit every year if that, and god knows Milwaukee was going hard after Josh Smith at the deadline and have a huge need at SF that he or Iguodala could address. I also have some gut instinct that the Pistons might make a run at Iguodala.

Edit: Regarding some of the rest...

CP3: I see him resigning with the Clippers, though I've heard there's some discontent between he and Griffin/Jordan.
Jennings: I don't think anyone will give him a big offer, but maybe I'm just biased because as a Bucks fan, I don't think he deserves one. I think there's a very good chance Milwaukee matches whatever offer he receives to bring him back.
Monta Ellis: I wish him the best. He had a rough season shooting the ball, but he's become a much better passer since coming to Milwaukee. I think he could be a good fit with a team like San Antonio that might be able to convince him to be more of a team player.
Tyreke: No idea what happens to him, but I'm super curious to see how it works out. I'm still not sure what position he is, and I think he might be best suited as a guy off the bench that can take over for stretches.
JR Smith: Don't see any way the Knicks bring him back. Someone will overpay him.
Bynum: For their sake, I hope the 76ers bring him back and he gets healthy, but who knows.

[BleacherBum2310]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

Al Jefferson I'd be totally fine with. Then Again it would be bitter sweet because that would mean the end of KG and Pierce.

I just might quit if they Sign Josh Smith.

[redsrule]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

My prediction is the Pistons overpay another guy and set the franchise back some more.

[Chrisksaint]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

I believe the Pelicans have the $$ to offer a max contract unless things have changed since the end of last offseason, but I don't really think they'll blow the $$ on anyone unless CP3 wants to return.

I guess the wild card for them is how they handle Eric Gordon and the draft. Do they believe in Eric? Monty believes he can play well next season after getting back into the flow this season but there still seems to be some animosity between them. They could go just about anywhere in the draft besides the PF spot

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Eric is going to be somewhere else this summer, New Orleans seemed pretty keen on shopping him.. I think they will trade him for a high first rounder and a good role player. Saves cap room and it works out better for the future as well.

[Blue]

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I am extremely excited for the Hawks' offseason. ERA the Hawks don't care much for Monta, if they did Smith would have finished the season a Buck. Teague only walks if Paul signs with Atlanta and there isn't much doubt in my mind Korver will be back.

Hawks will probably target Paul, Iguodala, Pekovic and Millsap. If the Hawks play their cards right they can sign Paul, Iggy and Pekovic.

[Yeah...THAT Guy]

Re: Free Agency Predictions and Discussion for the 13/14 Season

I am extremely excited for the Hawks' offseason. ERA the Hawks don't care much for Monta, if they did Smith would have finished the season a Buck. Teague only walks if Paul signs with Atlanta and there isn't much doubt in my mind Korver will be back.

Hawks will probably target Paul, Iguodala, Pekovic and Millsap. If the Hawks play their cards right they can sign Paul, Iggy and Pekovic.

Really? I had heard that the Hawks wanted Ellis, but the Bucks knew Ellis and Smith wanted to play together, so they tried to keep Ellis while still acquiring Smith, and the Hawks ended up pulling out as a result.