With a little more than 11 hours remaining until it all finally begins Ive decided to make an official thread before this thing kicks off...

The following is a list of the 50 best free agents according to NBA Fanhouse. It was released before the playoffs were finished.

1. LEBRON JAMES, SF
Age: 25 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 29.7 pt | 7.3 reb | 8.6 ast
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

2. DWYANE WADE, SG
Age: 28 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 26.6 pt | 4.8 reb | 6.5 ast
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

3. CHRIS BOSH, PF
Age: 25 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Raptors
2009-10 Stats: 24.0 pt | 10.8 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

4. DIRK NOWITZKI, PF
Age: 31 | Height: 7-0
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Mavericks
2009-10 Stats: 25 pt | 7.7 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $21.5 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

5. JOE JOHNSON, SG
Age: 29 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Hawks
2009-10 Stats: 21.3 pt | 4.6 reb | 4.9 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

6. AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE, PF
Age: 27 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Suns
2009-10 Stats: 23.1 pt | 8.9 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.7 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

7. CARLOS BOOZER, PF
Age: 28 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 19.5 pt | 11.2 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

8. PAUL PIERCE, SF
Age: 32 | Height: 6-6
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 18.3 pt | 4.4 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option (early termination) for $21.5 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

9. RUDY GAY, SF
Age: 23 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Grizzlies
2009-10 Stats: 19.6 pt | 5.9 reb
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.4 million qualifying offer)

10. DAVID LEE, PF
Age: 26 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 20.2 pt | 11.7 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

11. JOSH CHILDRESS, SF
Age: 26 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Olympiakos (Greece)
2007-08 Stats: 11.8 pt | 4.9 reb
Status: Restricted free agent (Hawks; $4.8 million qualifying offer)

12. RAY ALLEN, SG
Age: 34 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 14 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 16.3 pt | .363 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

13. LUIS SCOLA, PF
Age: 29 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 3 years | '09-10 Team: Rockets
2009-10 Stats: 16.2 pt | 8.6 reb
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.1 million qualifying offer)

14. TYRUS THOMAS, PF
Age: 23 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls/Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 9.4 pt | 6.2 reb | 1.6 blk
Status: Restricted free agent ($6.2 million qualifying offer)

15. JOHN SALMONS, SG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls/Bucks
2009-10 Stats: 15.4 pt | .382 3P%
Status: 2010-11 player option for $5.8 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

16. TYSON CHANDLER, C
Age: 27 | Height: 7-1
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 6.5 pt | 6.3 reb | 1.1 blk
Status: 2010-11 player option for $12.6 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

17. BRENDAN HAYWOOD, C
Age: 30 | Height: 7-0
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards/Mavericks
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | 9.3 reb | 2.1 blk
Status: Unrestricted free agent

18. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL, C
Age: 38 | Height: 7-1
Experience: 18 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 12 pt | 6.7 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

19. RAYMOND FELTON, PG
Age: 25 | Height: 6-1
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 12.1 pt | 5.6 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

20. RONNIE BREWER, SG
Age: 24 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz/Grizzlies
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 1.6 stl
Status: Restricted free agent ($3.8 million qualifying offer)

21. J.J. REDICK, SG
Age: 25 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Magic
2009-10 Stats: 9.6 pt | .405 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($3.9 million qualifying offer)

22. UDONIS HASLEM, PF
Age: 29 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 9.9 pt | 8.1 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

23. RICHARD JEFFERSON, SF
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 12.3 pt | 4.4 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $15.2 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

24. TRAVIS OUTLAW, SF
Age: 25 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Blazers/Clippers
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | .381 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

25. NATE ROBINSON, PG
Age: 25 | Height: 5-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks/Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 10.1 pt | .390 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

26. AL HARRINGTON, PF
Age: 30 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 17.7 pt | 5.6 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

27. ZYDRUNAS ILGAUSKAS, C
Age: 34 | Height: 7-3
Experience: 13 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 7.4 pt | 5.4 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

28. MIKE MILLER, SG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 10 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 10.9 pt | 6.2 reb | 3.9 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

29. MATT BARNES, SF
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Magic
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 5.5 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $1.6 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

30. JOSH HOWARD, SF
Age: 29 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Mavericks/Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 12.7 pt | 3.6 reb
Status: 2010-11 team option for $11.8 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

31. JORDAN FARMAR, PG
Age: 23 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Lakers
2009-10 Stats: 7.2 pt | .376 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($2.8 million qualifying offer)

32. JERMAINE O'NEAL, C
Age: 31 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 14 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 13.6 pt | 6.9 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

33. IAN MAHINMI, PF
Age: 23 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 2 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 3.9 pt | 2.0 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

34. LINAS KLEIZA, SF
Age: 25 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Olympiakos (Greece)
2008-09 Stats: 9.9 pt | 4 reb
Status: Restricted free agent (Nuggets; $2.7 million)

35. STEVE BLAKE, PG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-3
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Blazers/Clippers
2009-10 Stats: 7.3 pt | 4.8 ast | .395 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

36. AMIR JOHNSON, PF
Age: 22 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Raptors
2009-10 Stats: 6.2 pt | 4.8 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

37. LUKE RIDNOUR, PG
Age: 29 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Bucks
2009-10 Stats: 10.4 pt | 4 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

38. ANTHONY MORROW, SG
Age: 24 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 2 years | '09-10 Team: Warriors
2009-10 Stats: 13 pt | .456 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($1 million qualifying offer)

39. KYLE KORVER, SF
Age: 29 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 7.2 pt | .536 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

40. CHANNING FRYE, C
Age: 26 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Suns
2009-10 Stats: 11.2 pt | 5.3 reb | .439 3P%
Status: 2010-11 player option for $2.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined


41. ROGER MASON JR., SG
Age: 29 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 6.3 pt
Status: Unrestricted free agent

42. RANDY FOYE, SG
Age: 26 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 10.1 pt | 3.3 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.8 million qualifying offer)

43. MATT BONNER, PF
Age: 30 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 6 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 7.0 pt | .390 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

44. KYLE LOWRY, PG
Age: 24 | Height: 6-0
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Rockets
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | 4.5 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($3 million qualifying offer)

45. WESLEY MATTHEWS, SG
Age: 23 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 1 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 9.4 pt | .382 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($932,000 qualifying offer)

46. HAKIM WARRICK, PF
Age: 27 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Bucks/Bulls
2009-10 Stats: 9.6 pt | 4.1 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

47. TONY ALLEN, SG
Age: 28 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 6 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 6.1 pt | 1.1 stl
Status: Unrestricted free agent

48. BRAD MILLER, C
Age: 34 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 4.9 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

49. CARLOS ARROYO, PG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 6.1 pt | 3.1 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

50. SERGIO RODRIGUEZ, PG
Age: 23 | Height: 6-3
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Kings/Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 6.6 pt | 3.2 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($2.8 million qualifying offer)

Ten More ...

Derek Fisher, PG (unrestricted): Fisher to draw interest from exactly one team: the Lakers. With only flawed Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar behind him, it's hard to see the Lakers evict Fisher from his long-held slot in the backcourt. Only teams immediately in the title hunt could be considered potential Fisher suitors, and you figure none will want to spend too much money on him.

Jordan Farmar, PG (restricted, $2.8M QO): Fisher's back-up finds himself looking for a team to run. Unfortunately, Miami and Madison Square Garden aren't eastward enough. An ocean would need to be crossed for that to happen. Snark aside, Farmar's not a bad back-up option. He's clearly worn out his Lakers kit, but most teams would be happen to bring Farmar off the bench.

Shannon Brown, PG (unrestricted): Like Farmar, Brown was less than successful in L.A., despite the rings on his fingers. He seems like a more likely bet to remain with the Lakers because he doesn't seem to think he's a starter, which is a good thing, because he's not.

Will Bynum, PG (restricted, $1M QO): The bolt known affectionately as Bynumite sloughed off a bit this season, as seemingly all Pistons did. Previously known as an explosive scorer (get the nickname?), Bynum continued to develop his playmaking skills, exceeding four assists per game in a bench role. He shot far less frequently this season, though, and has never been efficient. He seems to be a decent fit in Detroit, but he'd be a credible back-up combo guard almost anywhere -- a more defense-and-passing version of Nate Robinson.

C.J. Watson, PG, (restricted, $1.2M QO): For the second straight season, Watson somehow became one of Don Nelson's most trusted reserves, playing almost 30 minutes a night as various other guards -- Monta Ellis and Kelenna Azubuike among them -- suffered injuries. Watson plays like a two-guard, a low usage one at that. He has a real knack at avoiding turnovers, and shoots reasonably well. Any team which needs a back-up point guard to create shots might avoid Watson, but those teams with facilitators elsewhere on the court could be giving him a whirl.

Dorell Wright, SF (unrestricted): Wright is a plus defender who can shoot the three, which means one of those Spurs copycats -- or the Spurs themselves -- could take a cheap flyer. It's clear he won't be sticking around the Heat any longer, though. Miami has given up on Wright more times than the NBA has given up on Gerald Green. Which is saying a lot.

Kyrylo Fesenko, C (restricted): Playoff playing time may have actually hurt Fesenko's free agent stock. The Ukrainian didn't perform well in Mehmet Okur's stead against either Denver or L.A., and it seems unlikely any team will offer more than a nominal contract, despite Fesenko's youth and size.

Tracy McGrady, SF (unrestricted): Two words -- veteran minimum.

Chris Duhon, PG (unrestricted): The only nice thing you can say about Duhon's potential future with the Knicks is that it's brighter than that of McGrady. Duhon is certainly no more than an NBA back-up, but there's a real question as to whether he can even fit that role effectively as he reaches his, ahem, prime.

Jon Brockman, PF (restricted): If he sticks in the league, Brockman could rival Kevin Love and DeJuan Blair for the title of the League's Best Offensive Rebounder for the next few years. Brockman is expected to re-sign with the Kings, and is reportedly working on adding a 15-foot jumper to his arsenal.

Dominic McGuire, SG (restricted, $1M QO): McGuire never really put it all together in Washington or Sacramento, but has showed promise as a wing stopper, and dozens of cheap wing stoppers win jobs every single summer.

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UDONIS HASLEM needs to be higher.

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Wait, wasn't howard an allstar? why is he only at #30?

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team Mully & Hanley
team Meatpants

Thats a murderers row right there....

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Additionally since Hakim Warrick is not number one on this list then I know that it cannot be trusted.

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Man. If the Bulls could land LBJ and Rudy Gay I think we'd be set. Oh and someone like Korver to shoot three's would be needed.

Didnt know Linus Kleiza is only 25. That guy can play. Redick is 25 as well, but only seems to wake up during April and May. Nate Robinson would be fun. Randy Foye can play. Mike Miller is a good shooter. Ronnie Brewer is decent. It's not a bad class if the Bulls can play it right.

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If the Bulls can land Udonis, Hakim, and Shannon Brown it will be trophy time!

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"He is a loathsome, offensive brute
--yet I can't look away."

Here's a link to the wiki page for the NBA salary cap...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NBA_Salary_Cap

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What price tag is Boozer lookin at? I think he's an overlooked name in all this. if James does come here I think Carlos would be the better #2 free agent option over Amare since reports are that the heat and raptors have a sign and trade deal ready for Bosh

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"You can kill the revolutionary, but you can't kill the revolution."

I'll take James and ________

Boozer (if Bosh is going to Miami to save some tax dollars) because he won't want or get a max contract.

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I'd love to have Boozer in combination with LBJ......I just don't want him to be the consolation prize

Honestly, I would be happy with LBJ and Redick.

The following is a list of the 50 best free agents according to NBA Fanhouse. It was released before the playoffs were finished.

1. LEBRON JAMES, SF Stays in Cleveland
Age: 25 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 29.7 pt | 7.3 reb | 8.6 ast
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined


2. DWYANE WADE, SG Stays in Miami
Age: 28 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 26.6 pt | 4.8 reb | 6.5 ast
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

3. CHRIS BOSH, PF Goes to Miami (more money than any other team can offer)
Age: 25 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Raptors
2009-10 Stats: 24.0 pt | 10.8 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

4. DIRK NOWITZKI, PF Stays in Dallas
Age: 31 | Height: 7-0
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Mavericks
2009-10 Stats: 25 pt | 7.7 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $21.5 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

5. JOE JOHNSON, SG Goes to NY
Age: 29 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Hawks
2009-10 Stats: 21.3 pt | 4.6 reb | 4.9 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

6. AMAR'E STOUDEMIRE, PF Goes to NY
Age: 27 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Suns
2009-10 Stats: 23.1 pt | 8.9 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $17.7 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

7. CARLOS BOOZER, PF Goes to Chicago
Age: 28 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 19.5 pt | 11.2 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

8. PAUL PIERCE, SF Stays in Boston
Age: 32 | Height: 6-6
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 18.3 pt | 4.4 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option (early termination) for $21.5 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

9. RUDY GAY, SF Clippers
Age: 23 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Grizzlies
2009-10 Stats: 19.6 pt | 5.9 reb
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.4 million qualifying offer)

10. DAVID LEE, PF (Nets)
Age: 26 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 20.2 pt | 11.7 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

11. JOSH CHILDRESS, SF (AWAY)
Age: 26 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Olympiakos (Greece)
2007-08 Stats: 11.8 pt | 4.9 reb
Status: Restricted free agent (Hawks; $4.8 million qualifying offer)

12. RAY ALLEN, SG (Chicago)
Age: 34 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 14 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 16.3 pt | .363 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

13. LUIS SCOLA, PF (Houston)
Age: 29 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 3 years | '09-10 Team: Rockets
2009-10 Stats: 16.2 pt | 8.6 reb
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.1 million qualifying offer)

14. TYRUS THOMAS, PF (Bobcats)
Age: 23 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls/Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 9.4 pt | 6.2 reb | 1.6 blk
Status: Restricted free agent ($6.2 million qualifying offer)

15. JOHN SALMONS, SG (Cleveland)
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls/Bucks
2009-10 Stats: 15.4 pt | .382 3P%
Status: 2010-11 player option for $5.8 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

16. TYSON CHANDLER, C (Bobcats)
Age: 27 | Height: 7-1
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 6.5 pt | 6.3 reb | 1.1 blk
Status: 2010-11 player option for $12.6 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

17. BRENDAN HAYWOOD, C (Cleveland)
Age: 30 | Height: 7-0
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards/Mavericks
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | 9.3 reb | 2.1 blk
Status: Unrestricted free agent

18. SHAQUILLE O'NEAL, C (Dallas)
Age: 38 | Height: 7-1
Experience: 18 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 12 pt | 6.7 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

19. RAYMOND FELTON, PG (Knicks)
Age: 25 | Height: 6-1
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Bobcats
2009-10 Stats: 12.1 pt | 5.6 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

20. RONNIE BREWER, SG (Jazz)
Age: 24 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz/Grizzlies
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 1.6 stl
Status: Restricted free agent ($3.8 million qualifying offer)

21. J.J. REDICK, SG (Bulls)
Age: 25 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Magic
2009-10 Stats: 9.6 pt | .405 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($3.9 million qualifying offer)

22. UDONIS HASLEM, PF (Heat)
Age: 29 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 9.9 pt | 8.1 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

23. RICHARD JEFFERSON, SF (Spurs)
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 9 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 12.3 pt | 4.4 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $15.2 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

24. TRAVIS OUTLAW, SF (Wolves)
Age: 25 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Blazers/Clippers
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | .381 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

25. NATE ROBINSON, PG (Lakers)
Age: 25 | Height: 5-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks/Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 10.1 pt | .390 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

26. AL HARRINGTON, PF (Nuggets)
Age: 30 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 17.7 pt | 5.6 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

27. ZYDRUNAS ILGAUSKAS, C (Cavs)
Age: 34 | Height: 7-3
Experience: 13 years | '09-10 Team: Cavaliers
2009-10 Stats: 7.4 pt | 5.4 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

28. MIKE MILLER, SG (Cetlics)
Age: 30 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 10 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 10.9 pt | 6.2 reb | 3.9 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

29. MATT BARNES, SF (Miami)
Age: 30 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Magic
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 5.5 reb
Status: 2010-11 player option for $1.6 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

30. JOSH HOWARD, SF (Nets)
Age: 29 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Mavericks/Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 12.7 pt | 3.6 reb
Status: 2010-11 team option for $11.8 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined

31. JORDAN FARMAR, PG (Chicago)
Age: 23 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Lakers
2009-10 Stats: 7.2 pt | .376 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($2.8 million qualifying offer)

32. JERMAINE O'NEAL, C (Cleveland)
Age: 31 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 14 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 13.6 pt | 6.9 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

33. IAN MAHINMI, PF
Age: 23 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 2 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 3.9 pt | 2.0 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

34. LINAS KLEIZA, SF
Age: 25 | Height: 6-8
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Olympiakos (Greece)
2008-09 Stats: 9.9 pt | 4 reb
Status: Restricted free agent (Nuggets; $2.7 million)

35. STEVE BLAKE, PG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-3
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Blazers/Clippers
2009-10 Stats: 7.3 pt | 4.8 ast | .395 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

36. AMIR JOHNSON, PF
Age: 22 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Raptors
2009-10 Stats: 6.2 pt | 4.8 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

37. LUKE RIDNOUR, PG
Age: 29 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Bucks
2009-10 Stats: 10.4 pt | 4 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

38. ANTHONY MORROW, SG (Warriors)
Age: 24 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 2 years | '09-10 Team: Warriors
2009-10 Stats: 13 pt | .456 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($1 million qualifying offer)

39. KYLE KORVER, SF (Miami)
Age: 29 | Height: 6-7
Experience: 7 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 7.2 pt | .536 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

40. CHANNING FRYE, C (Bulls)
Age: 26 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Suns
2009-10 Stats: 11.2 pt | 5.3 reb | .439 3P%
Status: 2010-11 player option for $2.1 million; unrestricted free agent if option is declined


41. ROGER MASON JR., SG
Age: 29 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 6.3 pt
Status: Unrestricted free agent

42. RANDY FOYE, SG
Age: 26 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Wizards
2009-10 Stats: 10.1 pt | 3.3 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($4.8 million qualifying offer)

43. MATT BONNER, PF
Age: 30 | Height: 6-10
Experience: 6 years | '09-10 Team: Spurs
2009-10 Stats: 7.0 pt | .390 3P%
Status: Unrestricted free agent

44. KYLE LOWRY, PG
Age: 24 | Height: 6-0
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Rockets
2009-10 Stats: 9.1 pt | 4.5 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($3 million qualifying offer)

45. WESLEY MATTHEWS, SG
Age: 23 | Height: 6-5
Experience: 1 years | '09-10 Team: Jazz
2009-10 Stats: 9.4 pt | .382 3P%
Status: Restricted free agent ($932,000 qualifying offer)

46. HAKIM WARRICK, PF
Age: 27 | Height: 6-9
Experience: 5 years | '09-10 Team: Bucks/Bulls
2009-10 Stats: 9.6 pt | 4.1 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

47. TONY ALLEN, SG
Age: 28 | Height: 6-4
Experience: 6 years | '09-10 Team: Celtics
2009-10 Stats: 6.1 pt | 1.1 stl
Status: Unrestricted free agent

48. BRAD MILLER, C (Magic)
Age: 34 | Height: 6-11
Experience: 12 years | '09-10 Team: Bulls
2009-10 Stats: 8.8 pt | 4.9 reb
Status: Unrestricted free agent

49. CARLOS ARROYO, PG
Age: 30 | Height: 6-2
Experience: 8 years | '09-10 Team: Heat
2009-10 Stats: 6.1 pt | 3.1 ast
Status: Unrestricted free agent

50. SERGIO RODRIGUEZ, PG
Age: 23 | Height: 6-3
Experience: 4 years | '09-10 Team: Kings/Knicks
2009-10 Stats: 6.6 pt | 3.2 ast
Status: Restricted free agent ($2.8 million qualifying offer)

Ten More ...

Derek Fisher, PG (unrestricted): Fisher to draw interest from exactly one team: the Lakers. With only flawed Shannon Brown and Jordan Farmar behind him, it's hard to see the Lakers evict Fisher from his long-held slot in the backcourt. Only teams immediately in the title hunt could be considered potential Fisher suitors, and you figure none will want to spend too much money on him.

Jordan Farmar, PG (restricted, $2.8M QO): Fisher's back-up finds himself looking for a team to run. Unfortunately, Miami and Madison Square Garden aren't eastward enough. An ocean would need to be crossed for that to happen. Snark aside, Farmar's not a bad back-up option. He's clearly worn out his Lakers kit, but most teams would be happen to bring Farmar off the bench.

Shannon Brown, PG (unrestricted): Like Farmar, Brown was less than successful in L.A., despite the rings on his fingers. He seems like a more likely bet to remain with the Lakers because he doesn't seem to think he's a starter, which is a good thing, because he's not.

Will Bynum, PG (restricted, $1M QO): The bolt known affectionately as Bynumite sloughed off a bit this season, as seemingly all Pistons did. Previously known as an explosive scorer (get the nickname?), Bynum continued to develop his playmaking skills, exceeding four assists per game in a bench role. He shot far less frequently this season, though, and has never been efficient. He seems to be a decent fit in Detroit, but he'd be a credible back-up combo guard almost anywhere -- a more defense-and-passing version of Nate Robinson.

C.J. Watson, PG, (restricted, $1.2M QO): For the second straight season, Watson somehow became one of Don Nelson's most trusted reserves, playing almost 30 minutes a night as various other guards -- Monta Ellis and Kelenna Azubuike among them -- suffered injuries. Watson plays like a two-guard, a low usage one at that. He has a real knack at avoiding turnovers, and shoots reasonably well. Any team which needs a back-up point guard to create shots might avoid Watson, but those teams with facilitators elsewhere on the court could be giving him a whirl.

Dorell Wright, SF (unrestricted): Wright is a plus defender who can shoot the three, which means one of those Spurs copycats -- or the Spurs themselves -- could take a cheap flyer. It's clear he won't be sticking around the Heat any longer, though. Miami has given up on Wright more times than the NBA has given up on Gerald Green. Which is saying a lot.

Kyrylo Fesenko, C (restricted): Playoff playing time may have actually hurt Fesenko's free agent stock. The Ukrainian didn't perform well in Mehmet Okur's stead against either Denver or L.A., and it seems unlikely any team will offer more than a nominal contract, despite Fesenko's youth and size.

Tracy McGrady, SF (unrestricted): Two words -- veteran minimum.

Chris Duhon, PG (unrestricted): The only nice thing you can say about Duhon's potential future with the Knicks is that it's brighter than that of McGrady. Duhon is certainly no more than an NBA back-up, but there's a real question as to whether he can even fit that role effectively as he reaches his, ahem, prime.

Jon Brockman, PF (restricted): If he sticks in the league, Brockman could rival Kevin Love and DeJuan Blair for the title of the League's Best Offensive Rebounder for the next few years. Brockman is expected to re-sign with the Kings, and is reportedly working on adding a 15-foot jumper to his arsenal.

Dominic McGuire, SG (restricted, $1M QO): McGuire never really put it all together in Washington or Sacramento, but has showed promise as a wing stopper, and dozens of cheap wing stoppers win jobs every single summer.

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Less than 2 hours....

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Its like your a kid waking up Xmas morning expecting to see presents under the tree. Is Lebron James that brand new bike you have always wanted. It will be interesting to say the least. I just hope James doesnt resign with the Cavs. It will be a huge let down and it will really change my opinion on him.

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What is your opinion on James?

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You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry
Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
No traces of you, what can I do?
Alone and confused

I hope he goes to the clippers...

All those big names out there, and they're probably going to end up with Shaq and Iverson

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team Mully & Hanley
team Meatpants

Isn't there a hockey game on??

How's the lil pussy doing tonight?

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You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry
Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
No traces of you, what can I do?
Alone and confused

In this case you may not be able to open up these presents until Monday.

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10 years ago I would be excited.

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I feel he might be a stand up guy, that wants to win and play for a championship that he doesn't see coming. If he resigns with Cleveland I see this as being a way just for him to get much more exposure than if he just did it before July 1. If he lets all these teams woo him and let the next few weeks be about him, and than resigns with the Cavs, it just show me he is an egomaniac.

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If you have cap space do you sign anyone without knowing what LeBron will do?

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Probably lonely, didn't get a chance to make it over there, I have two papers due by tomorrow...

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team Mully & Hanley
team Meatpants

I think Lebron is obviously the first domino in the line, once he falls so will everyone behind him

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You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry
Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
No traces of you, what can I do?
Alone and confused

Well,I hope you aren't charging her for today.

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You never miss your wealth, till your well went dry
Seem like only yesterday, you were here smiling
Now you gone away, but I know you in a better place
No traces of you, what can I do?
Alone and confused

You can't sit around and wait, but if Bosh signs with the Heat and Wade does too right away I think you do. I think you sign Boozer or Amare but you wait for James. I don't see James going to Miami to be 1a or 1b with Wade.

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No, but I did tell her that I drank most of her alcohol last night, and she was hesitant about paying me for the hours I was drunk...

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team Mully & Hanley
team Meatpants

I could see the Bulls pushing hard for Bosh first. James isn't gonna sign on day one. Bosh might. If the Bulls already had Bosh on board, they'd be that much more attractive.

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That could take a couple of weeks. If you are a team like the Bulls or the Heat to you risk signing Bosh first when you could have had LeBron. That is really a tough decision to make.

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