Playing with FA Class of 2008

[KingsInBrazil]

Class of 2008
Aaron Williams
Al Jefferson
Alexander Johnson
Allan Ray
Alonzo Mourning
Amir Johnson
Andre Iguodala
Andris Biedrins
Anthony Johnson
Baron Davis
Ben Gordon
Beno Udrih
Bernard Robinson
Bob Sura
Bobby Jones
Bostjan Nachbar
Brent Barry
Brevin Knight
Brian Skinner
Bruce Bowen
Carlos Arroyo
Carlos Delfino
Chris Duhon
Chris Quinn
Clifford Robinson
Corey Maggette
Daniel Ewing
Daniel Gibson
David Harrison
David Noel
David Wesley
Delonte West
DeSagana Diop
Devin Harris
Dorell Wright
Dwight Howard
Elton Brand
Emeka Okafor
Eric Piatkowski
Fabricio Oberto
Francisco Elson
Gilbert Arenas
Gordan Giricek
Hassan Adams
Ira Newble
Jake Voskuhl
Jameer Nelson
James Augustine
James Jones
Jannero Pargo
Jason Kidd
Jason Williams
Jermaine O Neal
Jose Calderon
Josh Childress
Josh Smith
JR Smith
Juan Dixon
Justin Reed
Juwan Howard
Kenny Thomas??
Kevin Martin
Kevin Ollie
Keyon Dooling
Kirk Snyder
Kris Humphries
Kwame Brown
Leon Powe
Lindsey Hunter
Lorenzen Wright
Luke Jackson
Luol Deng
Lynn Greer
Maceo Baston
Malik Allen
Maurice Evans
Mickael Gelable
Mile Ilic
Monta Ellis
Nenad Krstic
Othella Harrington
Paul Davis
Pops Mensah-Bonsu
Quinton Ross
Rafael Araujo
Randolph Morris
Rasho Nesterovic
Richard Hamilton
Ricky Davis
Robert Horry
Robert Swift
Ron Artest
Ronald Murray
Ryan Hollins
Salim Stoudamire
Sam Cassell
Sarunas Jasikevicius
Sasha Vujacic
Sebastian Telfair
Shaun Livingston
Shavlik Randolph
Shawn Marion
Solomon Jones
Steve Francis
Steve Novak
Tarence Kinsey
Theo Ratliff
Tim Duncan
Tony Allen
Tyronn Lue
Viktor Khryapa
Walter Herrmann
Will Conroy
Yakhouba Diawara
Players in bold are the ones I think their teams are going to put them as priority to resign and/or are certainly out of reach for us for some reason.

Players in green are the ones we could run on them and would help our team IMO.

Players in blue are the ones I'd love and I would be extremely happy to have with us, but we would have to make some moves in order to at least stand a chance with them.

ps. Why is Kenny Thomas listed as a FA? lol
source http://www.hoopsworld.com/article_22352.shtml

 

[Gary]

Why would someone want to re-sign Steve Francis after next year?

 

[Superman]

Why would someone want to re-sign Steve Francis after next year?

Because he's still a capable player, and Houston likely won't be extending his current contract. Wouldn't be surprised to see him have a quality year, though.

 

[Gary]

From what I have seen/heard his body is shot. I can't see him as a highly sought after free agent of the likes of a Tim Duncan or whatever class the thread starter had him in.

 

[Smills91]

Kenny THomas has a player option OPT out clause that I HIGHLY doubt he'll exercise.

 

[DaMan]

Next years free agent period will stink because most players of value won't be there. Guys like Duncan, KG, Dwight, and J. Oneal (if he gets traded) will resign or already have. The only major player will be agent 0.

 

[dude12]

Nice list but it makes a difference on which guys are going to be restricted or unrestricted.

The guys listed in green are a mixed bag.
Duhon - I'm not a fan, doesn't do anything, a backup
Delonte West - I like his versatility at a reasonable contract
Dorell Wright - not as high on this guy as others..doesn't do it for me

Blue
Maggette - I would not give a long term huge contract to him with his injury history.
Josh Smith - I would go after this guy hard. Fills up the stat sheet...but wish he had a better offensive game.

Guys listed in black
It would be tough to get any of these guys. I wouldn't mind getting Devin Harris or Jameer Nelson. I think that Gibson is fortunate to have Lebron on his team where he gets open looks...he looks like a tweener to me.

Some others to consider:
Amir Johnson - forget Dorell Wright..this is the young guy we should get
Beno Udrih - a cheap acquisition
Nenad Krstic - he's a potential all-star

 

[BawLa]

Kenny THomas has a player option OPT out clause that I HIGHLY doubt he'll exercise.

That is why we should start operation bench Kenny.

 

[TheRaven]

Amir Johnson - forget Dorell Wright..this is the young guy we should get

Johnson already signed a 3-year, $11 million extension this offseason to remain with the Pistons.

Keep in mind that some of the people on that list will sign extensions or agree to a contract before hitting the market. Also keep in mind that unless we make a few trades for expirings, we will only have exceptions. That means we probably won't have the cash to land any significant FA's anyway.

 

[Jespher]

No one likes that Ron Artest guy?

I think that Martin kid can play a bit too...

 

[Jespher]

Given this list, I would really like to acquire Monte Ellis, Nenad Kristic, and resign Kevin. This would probably require overpaying a bit, so hopefully we could move out, or buy out some dead weight salary. Ellis would give us a backup point guard who also defends well, and he could form a future back court tandem with Kevin or Douby (Ellis playing point with Kevin, or shooting guard with Douby). Kristic is a nice rebounder, and has a good offensive game. He could help overcome Spencer's rebounding holes, or Justin's lack of offense, while hopefully paving the way to dismiss, banish, or trade away our ancient front court (Miller/Thomas/Abdur-Rahim/Moore).

While both of these acquisitions are stretches, given the caliber of these players and the salary position of the Kings, I thought I would chime in and provide my optimistic idealism.

(I was wondering...If Ron Artest is not traded before he becomes a free agent, do you think the Kings even try to resign him or do they look the other way?)

 

[ParniValjak]

Getting Krstic would be a bit pointless since we have Hawes. Ellis would be great as a 6th man type but I am not a huge fan as a starting PG.

 

[dude12]

Monta Ellis just finished his 2nd year of pro ball after coming straight from HS. He's learning the PG position at the pro level. He's really a Mike Bibby type PG if anything. Score first, pass 2nd. This kid is very, very good. I don't care who we have on our team, he gets 30 minutes a game as part of a 3 guard rotation.