Free Agent Big Men
Before summer kicks off, I thought it might be nice to take a quick glance at some of the names that will be available in free agency this summer. I know everyone is busy making their fantasy trades, and I like that as much as anyone, but I honestly think the Mavs will try to first see if there is anything to help them in free agency without having to lose a player in a trade...
Kevin Willis
Chandler and Curry are both restricted
Diop is restricted
Zydrunas Ilgauskus
Robert Traylor has a team option
Elden Campbell
Dikembe Mutombo
Dale Davis
Mikki Moore
Zeljko Rebraca
Stromile Swift
Ryan Humphrey (could be a Najera type)
Alonzo Mourning
Gadzuric and Pachulia are both restricted
Eddie Griffin is restricted
Mark Madsen
Cliff Robinson has a team option. I could see the Nets letting him go.
Chris Andersen - says he's opting out
Bruno Sundov
Andrew DeClerque
Samuel Dalembert is restricted
Bo Outlaw
Steven Hunter has a player option he'll certainly take
Darius Songaila has a player option. I think he could get more elsewhere.
Sean Marks and Tony Massenburg
Reggie Evans looks to be restricted
Jerome James
Vitaly Potopenko
Mike Ruffin
Kwame Brown is restricted
Now, if the Mavs want a more athletic presence, as many of us have presumed, this list gets a lot shorter. Add in how many of these players will be wanted as starters somewhere, and it gets even shorter. All in all, looks like the Mavs should have some options before they ever have to consider making any trades.
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