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Old 07-28-2003, 12:16 PM   #1
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Default 7/28 ESPN Insider - the last FA's available (Anyone want TY Hill and Oggy?)

1. Lamar Odom, SF, Clippers (R)
In the mix? Heat, Nuggets, Hawks, Clippers
Outlook: That Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on Friday that the Hawks would be interested in a sign-and-trade for Odom, but the chances of that happening appear to be very slim. Odom left Miami on Wednesday without an offer sheet from the Heat. From all accounts Odom wants to play in Miami and coach Pat Riley is in love. So what's the hold up? A couple of things. First, Odom is looking for a deal that averages at least $10 million a year. That's six years, for $60 million, if you do that math. Second, because the Clippers are also interested and are giving signals that they'll match, he's also leaning toward a shorter contract. A three-year, $30 million deal would work for Odom (and likely scare off the Clippers, who were offering three years for $24 million), but at a starting salary of $9 million a year, would the Heat balk? Finally, the Heat want to wait and see what the Clippers do with Corey Maggette before making a move.
Insider Prediction: The Heat may give Odom an offer, but it looks like the Clips will match.

2. Jason Terry, SG, Hawks (R)
In the mix? Hawks, Nuggets, Sonics
Outlook: 6-foot-2 shooting guard anyone? Anyone? The market for Terry could still be open if the Clippers were to match the Jazz's and Nuggets' offers for Corey Maggette and Andre Miller, respectively.
Insider Prediction: The Hawks drafted a big point guard in Boris Diaw so they can afford to keep Terry around as a bargain.

3. Reggie Miller, SG, Pacers
In the mix? Pacers, Spurs, Nets, Lakers
Outlook: It's hard to fathom a situation where the Pacers don't re-sign Miller. Then again, Karl Malone and Gary Payton bolted for less money and a chance to win a ring; would Miller do the same?
Insider Prediction: The Pacers should be able to keep him around.

4. Stephen Jackson, SF, Spurs (R)
In the mix? Nuggets, Hawks
Outlook: With the addition of Hedo Turkoglu and Ron Mercer to the fold, Jackson is now in play. Agent Dan Fegan told the Denver Post that he's had conversations with the Nuggets about Jackson. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reported on Friday that the Hawks have interest in Jackson.
Insider Prediction: It looks like Jackson won't return to the Alamo.

5. Ognjen Askrabic, PF, Yugoslavia
In the mix? Mavs, Jazz, Nuggets, Sonics
Outlook: He's the top young free agent in Europe right now. Askrabic is the top player in the Yugoslavian league. His inside-outside game is very impressive -- he's got great range on his jumper and is tough as nails in the paint. However, he's a bit undersized to play the four and lacks the quickness to guard threes.
Insider Prediction: The Mavs have shown interest for years, but it could be the Jazz who actually land him. He could have a Gordan Giricek-type impact his rookie season.

6. Derrick Coleman, PF, Sixers
In the mix? Sixers, Pistons
Outlook: The Sixers have begun to negotiate with Coleman over a new contract, but they're not going to break the bank for him. Larry Brown would love to add him to the mix in Detroit, but the addition of Campbell probably ends that.
Insider Prediction: The Sixers give Coleman a pay cut.

7. Jumaine Jones, SF, Cavs (R)
In the mix? Sonics, T-Wolves
Outlook: Jones is proably a little underrated. He's a poor man's Robert Horry and should find some sort of club to stick with.
Insider Prediction: The Sonics could use more size and he'd probably come cheap.

8. Tyrone Hill, PF, Sixers
In the mix? Mavs, T-Wolves, Sonics
Outlook: Hill is a scrappy rebounder who should be able to contribute on a team that needs help cleaning the glass.
Insider Prediction: Look for the Mavs to bring him in if they can't get the forward they are looking for via trade.

9. Predrag Drobnjak, PF, Sonics (R)
In the mix? Sonics, Knicks, Grizzlies, Suns
Outlook: Drobnjak is another tough big man who will crash the boards and play with his back to the basket. He's also an excellent face-up shooter. The Sonics have his rights and will likely match if Drobnjak doesn't get a big offer.
Insider Prediction: Drobnjak would give the Grizzlies another big body, but it appears Jerry West has his sights set a little higher.

10. Jon Barry, SG, Pistons
In the mix? Pacers, Nets, Lakers,
Outlook: He's the best shooter left on the board. Barry's the consummate sixth man who can light it up when the game is on the line. He visted Indiana last Friday.
Insider Prediction: The Detroit News reported this weekend that the Pacers will make Barry a 4 year, $10 million dollar offer today.

11. Kenny Anderson, PG, Hornets
In the mix? ???
Outlook: He may still have personality issues, but Anderson is still a top talent. He'll land somewhere, the question is where?
Insider Prediction: Someone looking for a veteran point, think Miami, might give him a shot.

12. Jim Jackson, SF, Kings
In the mix? Kings, T-Wolves, Lakers
Outlook: Jackson had a great year in Sacramento last season, but it's unclear whether the Kings really want to keep him. They should be careful, both the T-Wolves and Lakers need bodies and he's a steal at the minimum.
Insider Prediction: Look for the Wolves to keep adding away to their roster. If the Spree trade goes down, they'll have a $1.5 million trade exception to use.

13. Earl Boykins, PG, Warriors
In the mix? Nuggets, Jazz, Pistson, Heat
Outlook: The diminutive point guard is probably out of a job now that the Warriors have decided to sign Speedy Claxton. Not to worry. Several other teams need a point guard in the worst way and Boykins has proven he can be a major spark off the bench. The Denver Post reported this weekend that the Nuggets were on the verge of making Boykins an offer.
Insider Prediction: He'd be a nice change of pace with Andre Miller in Denver.

Best of the Rest: (in order by team) Dion Glover, SG, Hawks; DerMarr Johnson, SG, Hawks; Donnell Harvey, PF, Nuggets; Travis Best, PG, Heat; LaPhonso Ellis, SF, Heat; Rafer Alston, PG, Raptors; Voshon Lenard, SG, Raptors; Samakai Walker, PF, Lakers; Vladimir Stephania, C, Heat.

Off the market (* = deal reportedly agreed to, but unsigned)

Jermaine O'Neal, Pacers: 7 years, $126 million
Tim Duncan, Spurs: 7 years, $122 million
Jason Kidd, Nets: 6 years, $103 million
Elton Brand, Clippers: 6 years, $82.2 million
Brad Miller, Kings: 7 years, $68 million Gilbert Arenas, offer sheet with Wizards: 6 years, $65 million
Richard Hamilton, Pistons: 7 years, $62 million
Andre Miller, offer sheet with Nuggets: 6 years, $51 million
Kenny Thomas, Sixers: 7 years, $50.4 million
Corey Maggette, offer sheet with Jazz: 6 years, $45 million
Rasho Nesterovic, Spurs: 6 years, $42 million
Juwan Howard, Magic: 6 years, $36.9 million
P. J. Brown, Hornets: 4 years, $32 million
James Posey, offer sheet with Grizzlies: 4 years, $23 million
Alonzo Mourning, Nets: 4 years. $22.6 million
Michael Olowokandi, T-Wolves: 3 years, $16.2 million
Kevin Ollie, Cavs: 5 years, $14.7 million
Ira Newble, Cavs: 5 years, $14.7 million
Gary Payton, Lakers: 2 years, $10.4 million
Scottie Pippen, Bulls: 2 years, $10.4 million
Speedy Claxton, Warriors: 3 years, $9.9 million
Robert Horry, Spurs: 2 years, $9 million
Elden Campbell, Pistons: 2 years, $8.4 million Eric Piatkowski, Rockets: 3 years, $8 million
Antonio Daniels, Sonics: 3 years, $6.6 million
Andrew DeClerq, Magic: 2 years, $5 million
Jake Voskuhl, Suns: 3 years, $5 million
Walter McCarty, Celtics: 3 years, $4.1 million
Jerome Moiso, Raptors: 2 years, $3.4 million
Karl Malone, Lakers: 2 years, $3.1 million
Brian Skinner, Bucks: 2 years, $3.1 million
Erick Strickland, Bucks: 2 years, $3.1 million
Tyronn Lue, Magic, 2 years, $3.1 million
Daniel Santiago, Bucks: 2 years, $2.5 million
Mark Blount, Celtics: 2 years, $1.9 million
Milt Palacio, Raptors: 2 years, $1.5 million
Scott Williams, Suns: 1 year, $1.1 million
Sean Rooks, Hornets: 1 year, $1.1 million
Anthony Johnson, Pacers: 1 year
Darrell Armstrong, Hornets: ?
Damon Jones, Bucks: ?
Amal McCaskil, Sixers: ?


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