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Redd and Allen head a deep free-agent class (Cont.)
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17. Kyle Korver, SF, 76ers (R)
<!---------------------INLINE HEADSHOT (BEGIN)---------------------><!---------------------INLINE HEADSHOT (END)--------------------->The skinny: Korver has turned himself into one of the NBA's sweetest long-range shooters and should get a lot of attention from teams willing to use their mid-level exception. The Sixers want to keep him and can match any offer up to the mid-level. However, if a team offers more, the Sixers cannot match (they own only Korver's early Larry Bird rights). That's unlikely, though, especially with his poor performance in the playoffs.
18. Earl Watson, PG, [url="http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/clubhouse?team=mem"]Grizzlies
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<!---------------------INLINE HEADSHOT (END)--------------------->The skinny: Watson remains one of the most underrated point guards in the league and should generate significant interest this summer. He has played backup to
Jason Williams most of his career, but his player efficiency ratings make him, at the very least, Williams' equal. He's one of the best defensive point guards in the league, and he keeps turnovers to a minimum. He won't score a lot of points with that faulty jumper, but he definitely can run a team. Teams such as the Hawks, Bobcats, Bucks, Blazers, Cavs, Jazz, Rockets and Magic all have shown interest. Memphis won't be able to re-sign Watson unless West finds a taker for Jason Williams (who is being shopped hard by the Grizzlies). Given Watson's desire to be a starter, it's unlikely he would choose to re-up with Memphis unless Williams were traded.
19. Sarunas Jasikevicius, PG, Maccabi Tel Aviv
The skinny: Jasikevicius is the best point guard playing in Europe and has led his team to three straight Euroleague Championships. The former Maryland star is an incredible passer, has deep range on his jumper, and plays with lots of emotion and grit. If he were more athletic, a better defender and four or five years younger (he's 29), he'd be near the top of the list. As it stands, he'd be a great mid-level pickup for a team trying to compete for a championship. A number of teams have shown interest, but the rumor is that the Pacers are leading the pack.
20. Donyell Marshall, F, Raptors
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<!---------------------INLINE HEADSHOT (END)--------------------->The skinny: Marshall became one of the most coveted guys on the trading block this past fall and likely will get a lot of interest (for the mid-level exception) from the same teams that pursued him then: the Bulls, Rockets, Heat and Sixers.
21. Udonis Haslem, PF, Heat (R)
The skinny: The Heat are worried that Haslem, a restricted free agent, might get an offer that exceeds the mid-level exception from a team such as the Cavs or Hawks. If he does, Miami won't be able to match. That's why it drafted Wayne Simien on Wednesday night as insurance. While Haslem is coming off a good season, a contract starting at more than $4 million a year would seem excessive. Had he not been playing next to Shaq, his numbers probably would not have been as high.
22. Damon Stoudamire, PG, Blazers
The skinny: He had another up-and-down season for the Blazers, and his run in Portland is likely at an end. Still, Stoudamire would be a great mid-level pickup for a team that needs a solid backup combo guard who can shoot the ball.
23. Gary Payton, PG, Celtics
The skinny: It has become evident that the Celtics are unlikely to bring back Payton next season. He still has some juice in the tank and would be a solid addition on a team that needs some veteran help at the point. Don't be surprised if the Sonics make a run at him should they decide to spend some money this summer and re-sign their free agents. The Wolves and the Heat also are options for Payton.
24. Jerome James, C, Sonics
The skinny: After James played terribly all season, it looked as though his run in the NBA was in jeopardy. However, a solid postseason in which he averaged 12.5 ppg and 6.8 rpg really resurrected his stock. No one will break the bank for James, but a veteran team in desperate need of some size (such as the Knicks, Grizzlies and Suns) might spend up to the mid-level exception and give him another chance.
25. Dan Dickau, PG, Hornets
The skinny:With Chris Paul headed to New Orleans, Dickau has to search for a new home. Dickau was unexpectedly solid for the Hornets this season, averaging 13.3 ppg and 5.2 apg.
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Player/Team Option:
Darius Songaila, F, Kings (PO);
Cuttino Mobley[/url], SG, Kings (PO);
Bonzi Wells, SG, Grizzlies (TO);
Nick Van Exel, PG, Blazers (TO);
Devean George, SF, Lakers (PO)
Unrestricted:
Latrell Sprewell, SG, Timberwolves;
Jeff McInnis, PG, Cavs;
Chris Anderson, PF/C, Hornets;
Dale Davis, C, Pacers;
Kerry Kittles, SG, Clippers;
Robert Traylor, PF/C, Cavs;
Glenn Robinson, SF, Spurs;
Jahidi White, C, Bobcats;
Bo Outlaw, F, Grizzlies;
Ervin Johnson, C, Timberwolves;
Raja Bell, G/F, Jazz;
Mark Madsen, F, Timberwolves;
Tyronn Lue, PG, Rockets;
Darrell Armstrong, PG, Mavericks
Clifford Robinson, F, Nets;
Greg Buckner, G, Nuggets
Restricted:
Gerald Wallace, G/F, Bobcats;
Dan Gadzuric, C, Bucks;
Zaza Pachulia, C, Bucks;
Reggie Evans, F, Sonics;
Ronald Murray, G, Sonics;
Luke Walton, F, Lakers;
Jason Kapono, F, Bobcats;
Willie Green, G, Sixers;
Matt Bonner, F, Raptors
European Free Agents: Maceo Baston, PF, Maccabi Tel Aviv; Arvydas Macijauskas, SG, TAU Vitoria; Anthony Parker, SG/SF, Maccabi Tel Aviv; Travis Hansen, SG/SF, TAU Vitoria; Nikola Vujcic, C, Maccabi Tel Aviv; Jose Manuel Calderon, PG, Tau Vitoria; Dimitris Diamantidis, PG, Panathinaikos; Demos Dikoudis, SF, CSKA Moscow
Chad Ford covers the NBA for ESPN Insider.
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