2017 FA Class

[Derwin]

For all you lucky teams out there with cap room, this may be one of the best free agency classes to ever exist in BBS. Whether you are vying for a CY veteran, or just looking for that extra role player to get you over the hump, this is the best time to get it.

Top Veterans Directly Available

1. Kevin Durant SF 27 6'11'' 232 A- A- B+ B+ B+ B
Poor Mark. 2nd highest scorer in the league, great rebounder, and one of the top two players in the league at his position (LBJ fans can relax, I didn't call him #1), and he is available. This guy will get max offer after max offer during the FA period.

2. Matias Nocedal PG 26 6'3'' 180 B A- A- B- C- B
It may surprise a few of you, but Nocedal is a vet coming of the deal after his rookie deal. Finally he got some starting time in Atlanta, and having proved he deserves to get paid the big bucks (21.6ppg, 10.5apg on 1.5topg and 46% shooting), he now expects to.

3. Ivan Chiriaev SF 31 7'1'' 238 A- B+ C+ B+ B D
Coming off of one of the best seasons of his career, Ivan is now a possible free agent pickup. GM Andrew prays he resigns with him, as he gave up both Delvon Roe and Ty Walker to get him. If not, his 25/9/4/1/1 will surely be missed.

4. Amare Stoudemire PF 33 7'0'' 263 A- C C- B+ A- C
A lot of people probably forgot about this guy. Since being traded to Golden State, he has been a mostly quiet big man that has put up 22/11, and would certainly help any team vying for him.

5. Fran Vazquez PF 33 6'11'' 236 B+ C- C- B+ B+ D
This Spaniard still puts up solid numbers, including 18 points and 10 rebounds in Denver. However, some GMs may be turned off to his lack of durability, as his name only really shows up when he is injured, which has happened quite a bit recently.

Veterans that I expect to not be Resigned (no particular order)

1. Yao Ming C 35 7'6'' 324 C+ C C B+ B+ D
In the last few years, Yao has completely faded into obscurity. While continuing to be a mediocre defender, his offensive game is completely gone from his repertoire. He may serve a place in the league, but not in Boston for the contract he wants.

2. Andris Biedrins C 30 7'1'' 260 B- C- C+ B A C
This guy has had a pretty solid career, and has made a living off of the boards. 13 rebounds a game is nothing to shrug off. However, he has asked for a ludicrous contract in Orlando, but someone will sign him and he will be productive.

3. Rajon Rondo PG 30 6'1'' 182 B- B A- A C C
Rondo has had a solid career. However, he has also been infamous for being overpaid. I doubt Galo resigns him, but someone will get him cheaper than that. After all, he still averages 20/6/7 at age 30.

4. Ike Diogu PF 32 6'8'' 268 B C D+ A- B C
There is still a high need for big men in the league, so Ike will find a home somewhere, but I doubt its in Phoenix, at least at this price. He was a solid player for limited minutes.

Scoring Role Players

1. Martell Webster
2. Michael Gilchrist
3. Carl Landry
4. Jamal Branch
5. J.R. Smith
6. Luther Head
7. Rudy Gay
8. Samardo Samuels
9. George Goode
10. Tracy McGrady
11. Tony Wroten
12. Rick Jackson
13. John Henson
14. Korie Lucious
15. Senario Hillman
16. Mareese Speights
17. Sean Wanzer
18. Chuck Hayes
19. Ryan Gomes

Rebounding/Defending Role Players
1. Ian Mahinmi
2. Ekpe Udoh
3. DeSagana Diop
4. Darrell Arthur
5. Ronny Turiaf
6. J.J. Hickson
7. Anthony Randolph
8. Jason Maxiell
9. Drew Gooden
10. Bobby Brown
11. Tyrus Thomas
12. Adrien Payne
13. Tyson Chandler
14. Greivis Vasquez
15. Greg Monroe
16. Nedzad Sinanovic
17. Solomon Alabi
18. Xavier Gibson

[easy]

nice article.. im definitely snatching a top FA this year

[Phoenix Phil]

I wonder how many teams will have MAX cap space... I hope I get someone though

[Rocky]

I can offer Durant so much

[noves]

Nice job.

Durant will stay, Nocedal will probably leave.

[Rocky]

Durant should stay because I'm not going to overthink it most likely. Just take all of the money you want pretty much.

[noves]

Yeah, you'd be foolish not to give the absolute most you could.

[Skillz]

LOL i'm fully maxing nocedal

he's one of the best offensive pg's in the league

[Gossip Girl]

Ivan is a bastard.

[Ebener 12]

Jan 18, 2009 11:26:26 GMT -5 Rocky said:

Durant should stay because I'm not going to overthink it most likely. Just take all of the money you want pretty much.

There is absolutely not a single thing to think about

[DB]

nice read, this is not one of the better FAs but it makes it more appealing since KD is a FA. Last season was a lot better but still should be interesting to see if any of these big time Fas jump anywhere.

[Pacman]

Yeee

Cap space baby

[Skillz]

this class actually is not good at all derwin

outside of kd and my boy nocedal, there's no one!

[Derwin]

Whatever. There would've been no reason to write about the class if I said it suck.

[Ducky]

fran can suck a nut

[GP]

Good job

[Ebener 12]

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