Kidd will re-sign. We can offer him the most $. Our targets in free agency should be
Felton, Jack: young can penetrate, play D, well liked by teammates
Marion, Artest:getting older but upgrade our defense, rebounding, sketchy offensively and character wise.
Ariza, Barnes:young athletic finishers.
Grant Hill(i think he's a FA).
Shannon Brown:improving shooter, good defender. No way i think the Lakers let Brown or Ariza go though.
Assuming we'll land a Shaq/Kaman/Bosh type player thru trade it would come down to a slashing playmaker like Felton or a defensive-minded vet like Marion/Artest. I think i'd go w/ Felton. We need the speed as much as anything. We may have to trade for him though. I think Charlotte would match.
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