Meeting Tuesday with Kings.
21. J.J. Redick (Shooting Guard, Milwaukee Bucks)
One of the top catch-and-shooters in the league and a much improved defensive player, Redick was a hot commodity on the trade market this past season but will soon be known as “the player the Bucks traded Tobias Harris for.” When Redick dies, Magic GM Rob Hennigan will have his head severed, embalmed and mounted on his wall — or kept in a jar on his mantlepiece. JULY 2 UPDATE: Ramona Shelbourne of ESPN.com says Clippers are exploring Eric Bledsoe for Redick sign-and-trade. Like Mayo, meeting with Doc Rivers Tuesday.
22. Manu Ginobili (Shooting Guard, San Antonio Spurs)
Only a question of what the Spurs will pay him, and whether the amount is fair. Now 35, turned pro as a teenager. “I’ve been doing this for 16 years. At a certain point you want to go home to your people,” the Argentine Olympic gold medalist said during the Finals, when he hinted at retiring. What he is paid will affect what the Spurs can afford to pay Kawhi Leonard when his time comes. He must take a pay cut to stick around. JULY 2 UPDATE — Neither Spurs nor Manu are in a rush. Rest of league realizes he stays in S.A. or retires.
23. Andray Blatche (Power Forward, Brooklyn Nets)
Secretly wants to be a starter again and may spurn Brooklyn if another team ponies up the cash and a starting role. Still has all of the tools that earned him a three-year, $28 million extension from Washington and still just 26. In other words, he is a very valuable commodity and has starter-type talent. Certainly one of the most interesting free agents to watch. JULY 1 UPDATE: Returning to Nets for one year, $1.4 million. Will backup Kevin Garnett.
24. Earl Clark (Power Forward, Los Angeles Lakers)
Still very green and somewhat inconsistent, but the 23 minutes per game he played for the Lakers this past season were by far the most of his career. He turned in 11 double-doubles and showed enough to evoke curiosity—and perhaps high hopes—from some GM looking to roll the dice with his mid-level exception. For what it’s worth, Kobe Bryant himself, who is not impressed by that many, has regularly credited Clark’s work ethic. JULY 2: Visiting with Cavaliers today.
25. Kevin Martin (Shooting Guard, Oklahoma City Thunder)
Failed to impress as a member of the Thunder and really hopes to return to OKC. Will not receive much interest on the free agent market, but still one of the top five bench scorers in the league. The biggest consideration is that the Thunder need firepower and probably cannot afford to lose Martin, although they cannot afford to overpay him, either. July 2 update: Wolves, Bucks and Grizzlies are pursuing. All know that OKC won’t exceed luxury tax.
26. Gerald Henderson (Shooting Guard, Charlotte Bobcats)
If he played in a bigger market, we would hear much more about him. The Bobcats cannot really afford to let talented young players go, but at 25 and just turning in 15.5 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season, the best is yet to come. Whether or not Michael Jordan’s team is willing to open the checkbook for Henderson will determine if he leaves. JULY 2 UPDATE: Yahoo says ‘Cats motivated to re-sign him and Josh McRoberts.
27. Chris Kaman (Center, Dallas Mavericks)
Since his rather uneventful tenure in New Orleans, Kaman has only sought an opportunity to play meaningful minutes and to play them for a team that had a chance to win. If he is the second center on a team like the Pacers or Bulls, he would pay huge dividends. Remember, centers get paid. Kaman has always gotten paid. He is the caucasian Samuel Dalembert. Five years from now, he is the causasian Nazr Mohammed 2.0. JULY 1 UPDATE: Kaman tweeted that he is excited to see where he plays next season. Aren’t we all? Blazers seem to be showing most interest.
28. Tyler Hansbrough [R] (Power Forward, Indiana Pacers)
Will not start over David West in Indianapolis but probably could for a handful of teams that like reckless abandon and a bruising power forward who gets under his opponent’s skin. Every team knows the Pacers can’t afford to dole out max money to West, re-sign George to an extension when he is due, keep Hibbert and pay Hansbrough. What we may have here is an American version of Pekovic/Asik. JULY 2 UPDATE: Future is tied to David West’s because Pacers will not exceed tax. If West gobbles up all the money, Pacers unlikely to match $5M-plus offer.
29. Corey Brewer (Small Forward, Denver Nuggets)
Much more important to the Nuggets’ 57 wins season than most gave him credit for and has steadily improved offensive game over the past few years. The kind of guy any coach would want on their team, even if unheralded. Exhibit B behind Tony Allen in “Will defenders get paid?” dynamic. Brewer is a decent ballhandler and has been improving his perimeter shooting as well. JULY 2 UPDATE: Meeting with Rockets, and there is interest from Hawks. Nuggets would like to keep him.
30. Chris Andersen (Center, Miami Heat)
Provided size and toughness for the Miami Heat—who needed size and toughness. One of the major catalysts of that 27-game winning streak will eat up most of Miami’s taxpayer exception this summer, but he earned it. Wants to stay in Miami, so he may go against the grain on “centers get paid” argument. But with a title in tow, it would not be terribly surprising to see him end up elsewhere in the $5 million range. JULY 1 UPDATE: Heat are confident they can keep him but can only offer $3.2 million.
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