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Sifting Through the 2010 Free Agent Class

During this years trade deadline, Geoff Petrie dumped Kevin Martin's long term contract in what seems to be an attempt to lure a big name free agent this off-season. With nearly $20 million to spend in free agency (after paying our first round draft pick) the Kings have enough money to sign almost any player, including Lebron James. Although unlikely to be in the Lebron sweepatakes, let's take a look at the list of NBA superstars and all stars that will become free agents after the 2009-2010 season, analyzing who would want to play for the Kings that we could obtain financially.

Star-divide

Superstars:
Lebron James
Dwayne Wade
Paul Pierce
Amare Stoudemire
Chris Bosh
Dirk Nowitzki
Yao Ming

All Stars:
Joe Johnson
Ray Allen
Tracy McGrady
Shaquille O'Neal
Richard Jefferson
Michael Redd
Steve Nash
Manu Ginobli
Josh Howard
John Salmons
Kenyon Martin
Marcus Camby

The Superstars that will re-sign with their present team:
Paul Pierce-
Pierce has played his entire career in Boston and has been the face of the franchise for 11 years. The Celtics have a few young prospects that could emerge as contenders once the Big Three break apart. In the end, I see Pierce remaining a Celtic and sign a nice contract to stay with the team until his day of retirement.

Dirk Nowitzki- Nowitzki is the franchise of his team and the Mavericks have become serious contenders in the West, once again. I expect Nowitzki to re-sign with the Mavericks for such a big contract that he will never even think about going to another team.

Yao Ming- With the departure of Tracy McGrady, the Rockets have made a statement that they are building around Aaron Brooks and Yao Ming. Don't expect Yao to leave for anywhere else.

Lebron James- Now that Cleveland has acquired some help in Antawn Jamison, Lebron is set with a contending team for years to come. Whether he resigns with Cleveland or not, the King will not be wearing a Kings uniform next year.

Dwayne Wade- Wade seems unhappy that Miami won't surround him with help like Cleveland did for Lebron, hence Miami's run for Amare. I see Wade either resigning with Miami along with Amare or signing in Chicago, but not Sacramento.

So out of the seven actual free-agent superstars during the 2010 off-season, five can be counted out for options for the Kings. That leaves Amare Stoudemire and Chris Bosh.

 

Amare Stoudemire- Geoff Petrie obviously would like to have Amare Stoudemire, as he acquired about the Power Forward throughout the trade deadline.  Amare will most definitely not remain a Sun, with the Kings as a possibility.

Chris Bosh- Probably the most desired free agent for the Kings.  He wants to win while being "The Man."  We can pay him enough to lure him away from Toronto, but what does he think about the Kings' young talent?
Answer:

He thinks highly of our young squad, and I can see Bosh as "The MAN" here leading us to an NBA title.



As a rebuilding team, the Kings must factor in the age of their marquee free agent, so you can count out:
Steve Nash- 35 years old
Shaquille O'Neal- 37 years old
Kenyon Martin- 31 years old
Marcus Camby- 35 years old
Ray Allen- 33 years old
Tracy McGrady- 30 years old
Manu Ginobli- 31 years old

Among the younger all-star free agents, Joe Johnson (27 years old), Michael Redd (29 years old), Josh Howard (29 years old), John Salmons (29 years old), and Richard Jefferson (28 years old), you can count out Redd, Howard, Salmons, and Jefferson. That leaves Joe Johnson.

Joe Johnson- The Atlanta Hawks are a cheap franchise, who are known not to pay their players, so there is a possibility that the Hawks let this All-Star go.  I would love to see Joe Johnson pairedup with Tyreke, as he JJ would probably love it as well. 



Sifting through the 2010 free agent class, there are three possible candidates that the Kings may acquire.  What do you guys think?  Who do you guys like?  Any people that I have not mentioned?

(This is a FanPost from a member of the Sactown Royalty community. The views expressed come from the member, and not Sactown Royalty staff.)

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If you right about the resigns and I think you are

I heard there are 4 teams with the aboility to offer a total of 5 max contracts, the Kings being one of them. 3 Good choices are available…Amare Bosh and Johnson. NYK Chicago and LAC have an edge because of being big market. That leaves us sitting 2nd best out of the 2 teams left, we can hope one is the nYK and they have to offer a buttload to keep Lee. So unless someone can add a few names, we either divvy the money up among 2 or 3 really good players, or we wait until the 2010-2011 season.

There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.

by ElRonToro on Feb 18, 2010 11:46 PM PST reply actions  

I don't buy into the big market attraction though...

I have read that the big market of NYK and the scrutiny that comes with it is a reason why some free agents(such as Lebron) do not want to play there. And some players may be weary of signing with the Clippers, especially Bosh or Amare, because of the overload upfront already.

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 18, 2010 11:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Thats a good point about the Clips

and I think the knicks may have trouble getting a big free agent to sign there unless they get a second on to sign, It may be all or nothing for them.

There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.

by ElRonToro on Feb 19, 2010 12:19 AM PST up reply actions  

well first I think Yao could definitely be somewhere else next season

The Rockets want Bosh. Yao has a 16 million contract if they pick up his option. He is the superstar that could make them contenders. They are also better defensively without Yao and with Bosh. Yao is slower than most centers and even though he is very tall, he is not as good of a shot blocker than Bosh. bosh scorers better and rebounds better. The Rockets will have to not pick his option up if they want to stop centers like Howard, Bynum and Gasol.

by MJ5 on Feb 18, 2010 11:49 PM PST reply actions  

I actually can see Bosh going to Houston

but he may want more than 16 million.

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 18, 2010 11:53 PM PST up reply actions  

True, they probably could sign him to a more expensive contract

and pay him the money year by year if they cannot pay him 20 million now. They could sign him to an 20 million per year deal. Pay him gradually over years.

by MJ5 on Feb 18, 2010 11:57 PM PST up reply actions  

nope

max contract is 16 mil. thats the most we can sign him for.
that doesnt change the fact that yao is going nowhere unless something crazy happens in the near future

by AlDe2356 on Feb 19, 2010 2:35 PM PST up reply actions  

2010/2011 is an ETO option for Yao

…Which basically means both the team and the player need to agree for him to leave. I doubt Yao exercises that option.

by CloudyEyes on Feb 19, 2010 12:06 AM PST up reply actions  

Thanks

I did not catch that!

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 19, 2010 12:10 AM PST up reply actions  

None of the big free agents are coming to Sacremento

They would rather go to Cleveland, New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Miami. I don’t see the point of overpaying a free agent super star money when he won’t make the team a contender. I think the Kings should just add role players. Continue to give the young guys minutes. Steadily improve while having financial flexibility.

by MJ5 on Feb 18, 2010 11:54 PM PST reply actions  

Cross off Cleveland, because Lebron is going there
Cross off New York, because no one wants to go there
Cross off New Jersey, because why would anyone want to go to such a shitty team(unless they get Wall)
Bosh wants to be the MAN, he doesn’t want to be with another superstar so cross off Mia and Chi.
Hello Sac-Town?

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 19, 2010 12:01 AM PST up reply actions  

Nobody wants to go to New York?

New York = big market. Big market = advertising, which leads to much, much more money than their contract is worth.

by CloudyEyes on Feb 19, 2010 12:09 AM PST up reply actions  

how r you gonna just choose completely non comparable players?

Does Durant make more money in NY or in OK? There you go.

Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!

by Shizzo on Feb 19, 2010 1:39 AM PST up reply actions  

Okay...

So Kobe is making more money in LA than Lebron in Cleveland?

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 19, 2010 1:57 AM PST up reply actions  

It does work in some cases

For instance, Gasol has a lot more attention now than he ever would have in Memphis. Starbury ditched the NBA to sign a $15,000/season contract in China, because he believed he could make a whole lot more money selling his brand of shoes there.

by CloudyEyes on Feb 19, 2010 2:18 PM PST up reply actions  

And don't forget sometimes it also has to do with the big city atmosphere

Wade probably won’t leave Miami, because Miami is a big city with lots of beaches and things to do there. Would Wade want to come to Sac? I really doubt it.

by CloudyEyes on Feb 19, 2010 2:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Here's the finisher:

Nate Robinson makes more money on sponsorship than Danny Granger WITHOUT A DOUBT.

Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!

by Shizzo on Feb 21, 2010 5:06 PM PST up reply actions  

Honestly,

will a guy like LeBron get any more or less advertising based on where he plays? I doubt it.

When life gives you lemons, just say "f--- the lemons" and bail

by Player To Be Named Later on Feb 19, 2010 9:39 AM PST up reply actions  

You kidding of course New York

New York will sign 3 really good players.
Bosh, Lee, and Ray Felton.
Felton
Wilson Chander
Gallo
Lee
Bosh

by MJ5 on Feb 19, 2010 12:10 AM PST up reply actions  

I don't see Bosh going to New York...

Word is that Joe Johnson does not want the pressure of being the best player on his team, so look for him to follow someone. With a team of Bosh, Lee, Felton, Chandler, and Gallo, they will barely make the playoffs, so why would Bosh want to go there?

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 19, 2010 12:27 AM PST up reply actions  

What makes you think Bosh doesn't want to be with another star?

Bosh can sign a max contract with Chicago, the second biggest city in the US with a fantastic basketball tradition, and slip into a starting line up that has Lual Deng, Joakim Noah, and Derrik Rose? Of course he is going there.

by MichaelMack on Feb 19, 2010 9:50 AM PST up reply actions  

Its Luol Deng and Derrick Rose

Judgment day is coming!

by Widowwolf on Feb 19, 2010 10:00 AM PST up reply actions  

Its Chicago or Toronto for Bosh (I agree)

and he’s the only one off the list above I have interest in. I don’t think Bosh wants the NY Zoo, but I could be wrong.
Miami either signs Amare or Boozer, bank it in that order, LaBron stays in Cleveland of course and JJ is the consolation prize for someone, but I’m guessing he stays in the ATL.

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- and teach them how to war!
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by lietothegirls on Feb 19, 2010 10:17 AM PST up reply actions  

Yes on Bosh and Amare, Good analysis.

I’d love to have JJ, but only ATL will pay him a max deal.

"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
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by HighTops on Feb 19, 2010 4:05 PM PST up reply actions  

How do you know LeBron

stays in CLE, when I don’t think LeBron knows what he will do? My opinion is a guy like LeBron is driven by challenge, and if he wins title this year in CLE, in a way he has accomplished his mission. If CLE wins title, it could work against the city. LeBron says ‘my job is done here’. Next stop, NYC. Of course there is the challenge to stay in CLE and repeat, but if LeBron gets his ring, I think he feels less obligation to stick around and more likely bolts for Big Apple.

by bench_blob on Feb 19, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions  

This x10000000000000
I think the Kings should just add role players. Continue to give the young guys minutes. Steadily improve while having financial flexibility.

Our current core will probably be able to be the 8th seed on their talent alone in 2 years, along with our draft pick this year. If Geoff maintains proper contractual balance and we have, let’s say $16m, in cap space 3 years from now, then we can take the next step by signing great role players, 2nd bananas, or getting involved with trade tweeking.

Screw you Knicks! LBJ to the Kings!!!

by Shizzo on Feb 19, 2010 1:42 AM PST up reply actions  

Nicely thought-out post!

I really don’t know what the hell to do besides trying to hire Webber to try and sell the Kings to some of these A-list players, not that he ever seemed that in love with the area himself.

And now Center Court is closed. Is it the region, or is it that I can get a better burger elsewhere for less than $17?

Rocks are free, and slingshots easily stolen.

by andy sims on Feb 18, 2010 11:58 PM PST reply actions  

Thank you

I was curious about the upcoming free agent class, because of our newly acquired cap space. No one wrote about it yet, so I did some research for myself, and decided to share it.

But Donte Green seems to be friends with a bunch of players, and Reke can lure people with his talent, so who knows?

Tyreke Evans for R.O.Y!

by sac-townz finest on Feb 19, 2010 12:03 AM PST up reply actions  

Dont think he's ever said that

He may just end of that why because he’s better than most everybody else

There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.

by ElRonToro on Feb 19, 2010 12:23 AM PST up reply actions  

Some of these guys aren't guaranteed free agents

Many of them have player options they have to exercise to become free agents. One guy who may not to choose to exercise his option is Yao Ming. (He may want to sign an extension instead.)

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 12:41 AM PST reply actions  

Based on that video above...doesn't sound like Bosh wants to be here...

oh well…either bigs Kings can’t get or don’t want…
Then look at 2011…Oden, Gasol, Noah…oh great…same thing? Resign Spencer?

If we’re really building for the future…don’t half ass it….go get Whiteside in the draft
and get him a trainer…

by getPGwithbounce on Feb 19, 2010 2:26 AM PST reply actions  

Bosh was just being non-committal.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 3:40 AM PST up reply actions  

I like the idea of Bosh just like everyone else. Go get'em Petrie

With that said
The NBA draft is June 24th
Free Agency begins on July 1st

Lets see what we can do in the draft first. It may turn out that we get 2 great big prospects in the draft and need a SG so JJ would be a better FA acquisition. We don’t know what scenario will play out draft day. Although, I think Petrie will know if Bosh will sign or not going into the draft so that might affect draft considerations as well. Insert your own fantasy here.
 

by sac_faithful on Feb 19, 2010 6:58 AM PST reply actions  

Let me get this straight

You like the idea of having a superstar PF at the area of greatest need on this team. Yeah, you hit that one right out of the park ace.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 7:05 AM PST up reply actions  

this is turning out to be a wonderful relationship pook

It actually brings a smile to my face. Keep up the good work.

by sac_faithful on Feb 19, 2010 7:24 AM PST up reply actions  

Yeah. Relationship. Exactly what was running through my mind.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 7:35 AM PST up reply actions  

Joe Johnson was offered a 4 year $60 million extension from the Hawks & he turned it down

I know I would never want to pay him that let alone more to come here. So cross him off your list & hopefully GP has too.

I love beating dead horses.

by allbenji's on Feb 19, 2010 9:21 AM PST up reply actions  

And Jefferson has an option he isn't very likely to opt out of either.

But Nash does have an extension.

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 8:19 AM PST up reply actions  

You forgot Boozer and David Lee.

"You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, and the three most powerful men in America are named 'Bush', 'Dick', and 'Colon.' Need I say more?"

-Chris Rock

by Big ZK on Feb 19, 2010 11:32 AM PST reply actions  

Not on the list -

Any contracted players that might become available as a result of a team trying to cut payroll.

Marcus Camby was sent from Denver to the Clippers for a 2nd round pick because Denver had to get below the luxury tax.

Kurt Thomas and picks went to Seattle (from Phoenix, I think) when the Suns needed to reduce payroll.

Don’t just focus on the free agents. Help could come via a “relief” trade.

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by section214 on Feb 19, 2010 1:27 PM PST reply actions  

Can you say Troy Murphy?

No mistakes in the tango, Donna. Not like life. Simple. That's what makes the tango so great. If you make a mistake, and get all tangled up, you just tango on.....

'm not sure Donald Sterling is a human being. He had to have been manufactured by someone, possibly David Stern, so that one team could solely just make profit for the NBA while doing nothing good for themselves. -- Aykis 16

by pookeyguru on Feb 19, 2010 3:57 PM PST up reply actions  

No FA

Bosh and JJ would be the only 2 players of right age & ability to pay big $$ … but we now have Landry, JT and Donte to play the 4. JJ would be awesome at the 2 (like ‘Reke, he’s also played the 1), but don’t think that’s the direction GP is heading. If I’m wrong, he’s the guy I’d want. Nobody else on your list makes sense for $10MM+ per year, including D Lee.

by Watty4ever on Feb 19, 2010 3:49 PM PST reply actions  

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