Thursday, July 23, 2015

Remaining NBA Free Agents (7/23/15)

The NBA's busy off-season should be quiet until teams start to fill out their training camp rosters in late August.

LEAGUE-WIDE AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): 2
Backup (2nd): 7
Reserve (3rd): 20

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POINT GUARDS
Andre Miller (39): 13.3 PER, 55 TS%, 15 USG%, 35 AST%
May re-sign with Kings in player/coach role.

Donald Sloan (28): 13.1 PER, 50 TS%, 19 USG%, 28 AST%
Chicago remains a possibility, but might be considering overseas offers now.

Norris Cole (27): 10.9 PER, 48 TS%, 18 USG%, 22 AST% (RESTRICTED)
The last restricted free agent left, and still likely to reprise his role as the backup in New Orleans.

Under 1000 Minutes
Kendall Marshall (24): 12.4 PER, 56 TS%, 15 USG%, 31 AST%
Ish Smith (27): 12.3 PER, 43 TS%, 25 USG%, 41 AST%
Nate Robinson (31): 10.6 PER, 43 TS%, 23 USG%, 26 AST%
Luke Ridnour (34): 10.0 PER, 51 TS%, 15 USG%, 21 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
John Lucas (33): 13.0 PER, 46 TS%, 20 USG%, 36 AST%
Darius Morris (25): 6.7 PER, 38 TS%, 20 USG%, 25 AST%
Will Bynum (33): 4.8 PER, 34 TS%, 28 USG%, 48 AST%
Nate Wolters (24): 4.6 PER, 35 TS%, 13 USG%, 12 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): N/A
Backup (2nd): Pacers, Pelicans, Suns
Reserve (3rd): Bulls, Lakers, Knicks, Magic, Nets, Warriors

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SHOOTING GUARDS
J.R. Smith (30): 13.6 PER, 54 TS%, 19 USG%, 16 AST%
Cleveland is trying to replace Smith (via Brendan Haywood trade) before committing to him.

Rasual Butler (36): 11.4 PER, 53 TS%, 18 USG%, 7 AST%
Willing to join a contender, but looking at 3rd string jobs.

Under 1000 Minutes
Jason Richardson (35): 11.7 PER, 46 TS%, 21 USG%, 17 AST%
Ben Gordon (32): 10.6 PER, 54 TS%, 22 USG%, 10 AST%
Willie Green (34): 7.9 PER, 48 TS%, 18 USG%, 11 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Ian Clark (24): 8.8 PER, 48 TS%, 16 USG%, 10 AST%
Vander Blue (23): 4.0 PER, 34 TS%, 23 USG%, 17 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): N/A
Backup (2nd): Cavaliers
Reserve (3rd): Thunder

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SMALL FORWARDS
Tayshaun Prince (35): 12.0 PER, 50 TS%, 15 USG%, 10 AST%
Atlanta has an open roster spot if Prince is willing to battle Kent Bazemore for the 2nd string spot.

Under 1000 Minutes
Dorell Wright (30): 13.4 PER, 53 TS%, 17 USG%, 10 AST%
Michael Beasley (27): 10.6 PER, 47 TS%, 24 USG%, 12 AST%
Hedo Turkoglu (36): 10.5 PER, 60 TS%, 14 USG%, 8 AST%
Robbie Hummel (26): 9.7 PER, 54 TS%, 12 USG%, 6 AST%
Travis Wear (25): 8.5 PER, 45 TS%, 18 USG%, 10 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Landry Fields (27): 10.8 PER, 53 TS%, 11 USG%, 10 AST%
Glenn Robinson (22): 8.5 PER, 47 TS%, 15 USG%, 7 AST%
Xavier Henry (24): 4.9 PER, 42 TS%, 14 USG%, 5 AST%
Chris Douglas-Roberts (29): 3.3 PER, 39 TS%, 11 USG%, 5 AST%
Dahntay Jones (35): 1.9 PER, 41 TS%, 10 USG%, 2 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Lakers
Backup (2nd): N/A
Reserve (3rd): Hawks, Kings

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POWER FORWARDS
Carlos Boozer (34): 16.4 PER, 52 TS%, 24 USG%, 10 AST%
Boozer has not yet shown he is willing to join a non-contender, but Sacramento has the largest role available.

Luc Mbah a Moute (29): 10.6 PER, 47 TS%, 18 USG%, 10 AST%
Did not pass his physical with Sacramento, and they signed Quincy Acy instead.

Shawne Williams (29): 10.5 PER, 54 TS%, 15 USG%, 7 AST%
Will need to prove himself in camp after crashing with Detroit.

Under 1000 Minutes
Reggie Evans (35): 11.7 PER, 49 TS%, 13 USG%, 6 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Shavlik Randolph (32): 7.2 PER, 30 TS%, 15 USG%, 4 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Kings
Backup (2nd): N/A
Reserve (3rd): Blazers, Pacers, Raptors, Warriors

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CENTERS
Henry Sims (25): 14.5 PER, 52 TS%, 21 USG%, 11 AST%
Has not drawn interest, and could wind up overseas at this point.

Kevin Seraphin (26): 12.5 PER, 54 TS%, 22 USG%, 8 AST%
Has risen to the top of the food chain for teams that still have cap space.

Under 1000 Minutes
Jerome Jordan (29) 16.8 PER, 61 TS%, 16 USG%, 5 AST%
Justin Hamilton (25): 14.6 PER, 55 TS%, 14 USG%, 8 AST%
Jeff Ayres (28): 14.4 PER, 62 TS%, 16 USG%, 5 AST%
Ryan Hollins (31): 13.1 PER, 65 TS%, 13 USG%, 5 AST%
Samuel Dalembert (34): 11.8 PER, 46 TS%, 15 USG%, 9 AST%
Jason Maxiell (32): 10.4 PER, 46 TS%, 13 USG%, 3 AST%
Elton Brand (36): 9.4 PER, 46 TS%, 12 USG%, 6 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Sim Bhullar (23): 44.3 PER, 50 TS%, 29 USG%, 79 AST%
Arinze Onuaku (28): 22.8 PER, 77 TS%, 13 USG%, 10 AST%
Jeff Withey (25) 17.6 PER, 57 TS%, 17 USG%, 6 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Bernard James (30): 16.0 PER, 59 TS%, 12 USG%, 3 AST%
JaVale McGee (28): 14.4 PER, 57 TS%, 19 USG%, 2 AST%
Ognjen Kuzmic (25): 12.9 PER, 73 TS%, 11 USG%, 11 AST%
Ekpe Udoh (28): 11.6 PER, 52 TS%, 12 USG%, 9 AST%
Greg Smith (25): 10.2 PER, 61 TS%, 14 USG%, 3 AST%
Nazr Mohammed (38): 8.7 PER, 43 TS%, 13 USG%, 4 AST%
Greg Stiemsma (30): 7.8 PER, 72 TS%, 12 USG%, 7 AST%
Earl Barron (34): 5.0 PER, 36 TS%, 15 USG%, 5 AST%
Ronny Turiaf (33): 4.3 PER, N/A TS%, 0 USG%, 14 AST%

Starting (1st): N/A
Backup (2nd): Knicks, Mavericks, Wizards
Reserve (3rd): Cavaliers, Hornets, Knicks, Mavericks, Pacers, Suns, Wizards


Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Remaining NBA Free Agents (7/10/15)

NBA Free Agency is coming to a close just as quickly as it began.  This is a rough list of the remaining players and the jobs available.

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POINT GUARDS
Andre Miller (39): 13.3 PER, 55 TS%, 15 USG%, 35 AST%
May re-sign with Kings in player/coach role.

Donald Sloan (28): 13.1 PER, 50 TS%, 19 USG%, 28 AST%
In talks with Dallas, San Antonio, and Chicago.  Would be 3rd string in each spot.

Jameer Nelson (33): 12.1 PER, 50 TS%, 20 USG%, 28 AST%
Looking for significant minutes but probably won't find that. Could he replace Terry in Houston?

Jason Terry (38): 11.4 PER, 58 TS%, 14 USG%, 14 AST%
Likely to re-sign with Houston, with Dallas as a fallback option.

Norris Cole (27): 10.9 PER, 48 TS%, 18 USG%, 22 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Likely to reprise his role as the backup in New Orleans.

Austin Rivers (23): 10.3 PER, 48 TS%, 18 USG%, 15 AST%
Likely re-signing for the veteran's minimum.

Under 1000 Minutes
Kendall Marshall (24): 12.4 PER, 56 TS%, 15 USG%, 31 AST%
Ish Smith (27): 12.3 PER, 43 TS%, 25 USG%, 41 AST%
Nate Robinson (31): 10.6 PER, 43 TS%, 23 USG%, 26 AST%
Luke Ridnour (34): 10.0 PER, 51 TS%, 15 USG%, 21 AST%
Jimmer Fredette (26): 9.8 PER, 48 TS%, 20 USG%, 17 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
John Lucas (33): 13.0 PER, 46 TS%, 20 USG%, 36 AST%
Darius Morris (25): 6.7 PER, 38 TS%, 20 USG%, 25 AST%
Will Bynum (33): 4.8 PER, 34 TS%, 28 USG%, 48 AST%
Nate Wolters (24): 4.6 PER, 35 TS%, 13 USG%, 12 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Mavericks
Backup (2nd): Clippers, Pacers, Pelicans, Rockets, Suns

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SHOOTING GUARDS
J.R. Smith (30): 13.6 PER, 54 TS%, 19 USG%, 16 AST%
Cleveland is trying to replace Smith (via Brendan Haywood trade) before committing to him.

Rasual Butler (36): 11.4 PER, 53 TS%, 18 USG%, 7 AST%
Will join a contender, but looking at 3rd string jobs.

K.J. McDaniels (22): 10.6 PER, 49 TS%, 19 USG%, 9 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Given Restricted status, he likely backs up James Harden this year.

Under 1000 Minutes
Alexey Shved (27): 19.5 PER, 54 TS%, 26 USG%, 26 AST%
Marcus Thornton (28): 15.0 PER, 51 TS%, 24 USG%, 8 AST%
Nick Calathes (26): 12.3 PER, 46 TS%, 18 USG%, 27 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Jason Richardson (35): 11.7 PER, 46 TS%, 21 USG%, 17 AST%
Ben Gordon (32): 10.6 PER, 54 TS%, 22 USG%, 10 AST%
Willie Green (34): 7.9 PER, 48 TS%, 18 USG%, 11 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
John Jenkins (24): 15.9 PER, 63 TS%, 18 USG%, 7 AST%
Ian Clark (24): 8.8 PER, 48 TS%, 16 USG%, 10 AST%
Vander Blue (23): 4.0 PER, 34 TS%, 23 USG%, 17 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Nuggets
Backup (2nd): Blazers, Cavaliers, Knicks, Rockets

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SMALL FORWARDS
Tayshaun Prince (35): 12.0 PER, 50 TS%, 15 USG%, 10 AST%
LeBron wants him in Cleveland and that's probably where he'll end up.

Caron Butler (35): 9.3 PER, 54 TS%, 13 USG%, 7 AST%
Will join a contender at the veteran's minimum, but a rotation spot isn't guaranteed.

Under 1000 Minutes
Dorell Wright (30): 13.4 PER, 53 TS%, 17 USG%, 10 AST%
Alonzo Gee (28): 13.0 PER, 55 TS%, 17 USG%, 6 AST%
James Jones (35): 11.1 PER, 57 TS%, 16 USG%, 5 AST%
Michael Beasley (27): 10.6 PER, 47 TS%, 24 USG%, 12 AST%
Hedo Turkoglu (36): 10.5 PER, 60 TS%, 14 USG%, 8 AST%
Robbie Hummel (26): 9.7 PER, 54 TS%, 12 USG%, 6 AST%
Travis Wear (25): 8.5 PER, 45 TS%, 18 USG%, 10 AST%
Jeff Taylor (26): 8.2 PER, 48 TS%, 16 USG%, 8 AST%
Chris Copeland (31): 7.4 PER, 47 TS%, 21 USG%, 10 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Luigi Datome (28): 15.1 PER, 59 TS%, 21 USG%, 8 AST%
Landry Fields (27): 10.8 PER, 53 TS%, 11 USG%, 10 AST%
Glenn Robinson (22): 8.5 PER, 47 TS%, 15 USG%, 7 AST%
Xavier Henry (24): 4.9 PER, 42 TS%, 14 USG%, 5 AST%
Chris Douglas-Roberts (29): 3.3 PER, 39 TS%, 11 USG%, 5 AST%
Dahntay Jones (35): 1.9 PER, 41 TS%, 10 USG%, 2 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Lakers
Backup (2nd): Blazers, Cavaliers, Hornets

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POWER FORWARDS
Carlos Boozer (34): 16.4 PER, 52 TS%, 24 USG%, 10 AST%
The Clippers are a possibility if Boozer will take the minimum.

Josh Smith (30): 14.9 PER, 47 TS%, 25 USG%, 21 AST%
Has been linked to Sacramento, but still possible he re-signs in Houston.

Tyler Hansbrough (30): 13.3 PER, 60 TS%, 11 USG%, 3 AST%
No interest yet.  Could return to Indiana, who just lost David West and Luis Scola.

Quincy Acy (25): 11.9 PER, 53 TS%, 16 USG%, 9 AST%
The Kings, Pelicans, and Hawks appear to be reasonable options.

Luc Mbah a Moute (29): 10.6 PER, 47 TS%, 18 USG%, 10 AST%
Has yet to draw interest, but sure to end up on a playoff team.

Shawne Williams (29): 10.5 PER, 54 TS%, 15 USG%, 7 AST%
Will need to prove himself in camp after crashing with Detroit.

Under 1000 Minutes
Joel Freeland (28): 12.2 PER, 52 TS%, 13 USG%, 4 AST%
Lou Amundson (33): 11.8 PER, 44 TS%, 17 USG%, 12 AST%
Reggie Evans (35): 11.7 PER, 49 TS%, 13 USG%, 6 AST%
Darrell Arthur (27): 11.5 PER, 47 TS%, 20 USG%, 9 AST%
Glen Davis (30): 10.8 PER, 50 TS%, 17 USG%, 6 AST%
Matt Bonner (35): 10.1 PER, 55 TS%, 13 USG%, 7 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Shavlik Randolph (32): 7.2 PER, 30 TS%, 15 USG%, 4 AST%

AVAILABLE JOBS
Starting (1st): Kings
Backup (2nd): Clippers, Kings, Raptors, Suns

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CENTERS
Amar'e Stoudemire (33): 20.3 PER, 60 TS%, 24 USG%, 7 AST%
Likely to sign with Miami, increasing the odds of a Birdman trade.

Henry Sims (25): 14.5 PER, 52 TS%, 21 USG%, 11 AST%
Has not drawn interest yet, but that should change quickly.

Kevin Seraphin (26): 12.5 PER, 54 TS%, 22 USG%, 8 AST%
Has risen to the top of the food chain for teams that still have cap space.

Kendrick Perkins (31): 7.0 PER, 47 TS%, 14 USG%, 6 AST%
Could join the Clippers at the minimum, but isn't good enough to fill the second string job.

Under 1000 Minutes
Cole Aldrich (27): 18.1 PER, 51 TS%, 18 USG%, 13 AST%
Jerome Jordan (29) 16.8 PER, 61 TS%, 16 USG%, 5 AST%
Andrea Bargnani (30): 16.6 PER, 53 TS%, 26 USG%, 11 AST%
Justin Hamilton (25): 14.6 PER, 55 TS%, 14 USG%, 8 AST%
Jeff Ayres (28): 14.4 PER, 62 TS%, 16 USG%, 5 AST%
Ryan Hollins (31): 13.1 PER, 65 TS%, 13 USG%, 5 AST%
Samuel Dalembert (34): 11.8 PER, 46 TS%, 15 USG%, 9 AST%
Jason Maxiell (32): 10.4 PER, 46 TS%, 13 USG%, 3 AST%
Elton Brand (36): 9.4 PER, 46 TS%, 12 USG%, 6 AST%
Under 300 Minutes
Sim Bhullar (23): 44.3 PER, 50 TS%, 29 USG%, 79 AST%
Arinze Onuaku (28): 22.8 PER, 77 TS%, 13 USG%, 10 AST%
Shayne Whittington (24): 20.0 PER, 55 TS%, 24 USG%, 10 AST%
Jeff Withey (25) 17.6 PER, 57 TS%, 17 USG%, 6 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Bernard James (30): 16.0 PER, 59 TS%, 12 USG%, 3 AST%
JaVale McGee (28): 14.4 PER, 57 TS%, 19 USG%, 2 AST%
Ognjen Kuzmic (25): 12.9 PER, 73 TS%, 11 USG%, 11 AST% (RESTRICTED)
Ekpe Udoh (28): 11.6 PER, 52 TS%, 12 USG%, 9 AST%
Chuck Hayes (32): 10.4 PER, 49 TS%, 10 USG%, 11 AST%
Greg Smith (25): 10.2 PER, 61 TS%, 14 USG%, 3 AST%
Nazr Mohammed (38): 8.7 PER, 43 TS%, 13 USG%, 4 AST%
Greg Stiemsma (30): 7.8 PER, 72 TS%, 12 USG%, 7 AST%
Earl Barron (34): 5.0 PER, 36 TS%, 15 USG%, 5 AST%
Ronny Turiaf (33): 4.3 PER, N/A TS%, 0 USG%, 14 AST%

Starting (1st): Pacers
Backup (2nd): Clippers, Knicks, Mavericks, Nuggets, Wizards

By my count there are 26 rotation spots remaining in the league, and only 5 starting jobs left to fill in the NBA.  Everyone else will mostly be looking at camp invites and overseas offers.