42. Samuel Dalembert (Center, Milwaukee Bucks)
Not done just yet, as evidenced by his eight double-doubles and an eye-popping 35-point, 12-rebound effort in February. The Haitian sensation is far from the shot-blocking juggernaut he was in his days with the 76ers but could be a valuable addition somewhere. Put him on any of the East’s top four teams from last season, and they are all better.
43. Rodrigue Beaubois [R] (Point Guard, Dallas Mavericks)
Speed kills, but his questionable health may scare teams. Playing only 182 games over four years is not a good thing. With the Mavericks in a full-on rebuild, Cuban may let Beaubois walk if a team gives him an offer sheet for more than $4 million. That does not seem likely. Beaubois still has a lot to prove and is hitting the free agent market at a bad time for him.
44. Will Bynum (Point Guard, Detroit Pistons)
A player who has taken quite a while to come into his own and may have done so a bit too late. The “other Bynum” has had some big moments for the Pistons this past season, but clearly was not a difference-maker so will fly under the radar. Has shown an ability to take over games late, but not much of a floor general.
45. C.J. Watson (Point Guard, Brooklyn Nets)
Perceived value took a major hit after an eventless tenure in Brooklyn in which he earned the minimum. We like Watson and think he is one of the league’s better reserve point men, but often once a player takes one minimum deal, his market value does not recover. So we do not expect Watson to get significant money. He will probably leave Brooklyn for more playing time, but not more money.
46. Nenad Krstic (Center, CSKA Moscow)
Once known as “Curly” when he plied his trade in East Rutherford, he remains an NBA talent – but also a guy who stands to make more money in Europe than in the United States, where he would be a better-than-decent 15-20 minute backup center. Could see him signing in Brooklyn, where his talents are appreciated by Jason Kidd and Lawrence Frank.
47. Marco Belinelli (Shooting Guard, Chicago Bulls)
A few timely playoff performances for the undermanned Bulls opened at least a few eyes around the league. Belinelli has also shown a better than advertised ability to put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. He is still viewed mostly as a ninth or 10th man and probably will not command much on the market unless his playoff performances resonate more than we think.
48. Nick Young (Shooting Guard, Philadelphia 76ers)
Barely got burn for the 76ers, but most GMs know he can score the ball. Showed some flashes with Washington and the LA Clippers but will be looking for a fourth team in as many years. That is usually a red flag for GMs around the league. Young still has some upside but will not be cashing a huge check this year.
49. Kyle Korver (Shooting Guard, Atlanta Hawks)
Teams simply can never have enough 3-point shooting. If you can shoot, you will wind up on some roster, somewhere. That is the primary reason why Korver has never had a problem finding a job. Under the new CBA, though, we will likely see one-dimensional players get pinched. Still the same player he was three years ago and has not improved much. His value diminishes.
50. Elton Brand (Power Forward, Dallas Mavericks)
Best days are far, far behind but can easily find a job if he wants it. Timing is still there, even if athletic ability is not. Kenyon Martin and Chris Andersen have shown that a veteran big who can protect the rim still has value, and Brand fits the bill, except with a better jump shot. At his age, winning is more important than dollars.
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this is a terrible article and sheridan hoops should know better. Lamar Odom still valuable?????????????????????? He barely knows he is in a basketball game anymore. Did you not watch the clips last year?? He is a joke. Bailed on dallas…quit really….and then turned up out of shape and in need of meds. He was never effective for them. About all you can say is that he’s 6 10 . Kristic??? seriously?? WHy not darko too. Oh and calderon had among his best stats just last season. This is a joke. Comeon……really. I think there are other guys….Jason Maxiell for example, for more valuable……a great rebounder but has been on some pretty bad teams in Detroit, or Mogzov at denver….a kid with a high upside and much better than he has displayed so far and the first to tell you that would be his teammates on the nuggets.
no al jefferson is not a max player. For sure or otherwise. Its always a sign of someone who doesnt know basketball to wildly overrate a stiff like big Al. NO DEFENSE…..perhaps the worst defense in the history of big men in the league. He wont get a max deal, or even close to it. He’ll get paid…because GMs sign people like Bargnani and lamar odom…so they’ll ofens sign anyone in desperation.
How does Ginobili’s salary impact George HIll’s salary?
Blatche doesn’t get any extra money from a bigger deal than Brooklyn can offer- it just helps out the Wizards- and that’s on his mind. Is anyone really crazy enough to give him a longer term deal than Brooklyn will, for significant money? He’s had one good year, in reaction to being amnestied. Let’s see him do that again…
On Ginobili… Should have been Kawhi Leonard. It’s been corrected, Arky. Thanks!
On Blatche, that is only half of the story. Blatche’s new salary will allow the Wizards to “set off” what they owe him, but Blatche himself does stand to earn more with his new deal. GMs pay for bigs who have upside, but we agree, Blatche is a risk.
Jefferson is a max player for sure?
Well, that will certainly be a sign of a GM who cares not for analytics. Jefferson’s deficiencies on defence are well known. The team which expends a max slot on Jefferson is not going to be a contender. I would give a max to Josh Smith before I’d give a max deal to Jefferson, especially if I had a coach I thought could get through to Smith to stop taking long jumpers period.
How on earth can you say that Calderón was “one of the best in the game in assist-to-turnover ratio just a few short years ago”? How about right now? No. 2 in the league in 2012-13. Also No. 5 in assists per 48 minutes.
Nice thorough write-up. Would be nice if you made more clear which FAs are Restricted.
I hope you are correct about CJ Watson being so lowly regarded. Kidd wants an up tempo offense and Watson fits the bill. Nets may be able to split the mMLE in two, between Bojan and Watson, and offer CJ as much as 1.8 M for 3 years.
Regarding Blatche, he is an usual situation, because he is getting about 8 million for next two years from Wiz and any big contract (8-10 M) would be almost cut in half for next 2 years. If he stays 1 year as Lopez’ and KG’s backup, he could get a 25 million 4 year Early Bird contract next summer and be KG’s successor at PF when he retires.