2008 Free Agents

[jlove]

Here is the list of players available (or possibly available) via free agency this summer that the Suns could think about.

Player Option Players:
James Posey
Stromile Swift
Shawn Marion ----- Likely to keep his option
Gilbert Arenas ----- Likely he is involved in a trade
Elton Brand ----- Likely to keep his option
Corey Maggette ----- Likely he is involved in a trade
Chris Mihm
Eddie Jones
Jannero Pargo
James Jones
Damien Wilkins
Baron Davis ----- Likely he is involved in a trade
Grant Hill ----- Hopefully will take his option
Ron Artest ----- Likely he is involved in a trade

Restricted Free Agents:
Nenad Kristic
Andre Iguidala ----- Likely that he is resigned by 76ers
Carlos Delfino
Ben Gordon ----- Likely he is involved in a S&T
Luol Deng ----- Likely the he is resigned by Bulls
Delonte West ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
David Harrison
Josh Childress
Josh Smith ----- VERY likely that he is resigned by the Hawks
Emeka Okafor ----- Likely he is involved in a S&T
Dorrell Wright
Shaun Livingston
Sasha Vujacic
JR Smith ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Sebastian Telfair ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Kirk Snyder
Robert Swift
Andres Biedrins ----- Likely to that he is resigned by Warriors

Unrestricted Free Agents:
Eddie House
PJ Brown
Sam Cassell
Jamaal McGloire
Bostian Nachbar
Desagana Diop
Fred Jones
Dan Dickau
Louis Williams
Primoz Brezec
Kris Humphries
Jose Manuel Calderon ----- VERY likely to resign with the Raptors
Jamario Moon ----- VERY likely to resign with the Raptors
Chris Duhon ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Viktor Kryhapa
Joe Smith
Daniel Gibson ----- VERY likely he will resign with the Cavs
Antonio McDyess ----- VERY likely he will resign with the Pistons
Juan Dixon
Walter Hermann
Jarvis Hayes
Karrem Rush
Royal Ivey
Awvee Storey
Matt Carroll
Jeff McGinnis
Jason Williams
Ricky Davis ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Chris Quinn
Carlos Arroyo
Pat Garrity
Keyon Dooling
Maurice Evans
Antawn Jamison ----- Likely he will resign with the Wizards
Andray Blatche ----- VERY likely he will resign with the Wizards
Dominic McGuire
Aaron Williams
Quinton Ross
Josh Powell
Paul Davis
Ruben Patterson
Smush Parker
Ronny Turiaff ----- VERY likely he will resign with the Lakers
Coby Karl
DJ Mbenga
Jerry Stackhouse ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Devean George
Juwan Howard
Malik Allen
Nick Fazekas
Tyron Lue
Greg Buckner
Dikembe Mutombo ----- Likely he will resign with the Rockets or Retire
Gerald Green
Kwame Brown
Juan Carlos Navarro ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Bonzi Wells
Ryan Bowen
Melvin Ely
Kurt Thomas ----- Likely to resign with Spurs or retire
Robert Horry ----- Likely to resign with Spurs or retire
Fabricio Oberto ----- Likely to resign with Spurs
Michael Finley ----- Likely to resign with Spurs
Damon Stoudemire
Eduardo Najera
Anthony Carter
Yahkouba Diawara ----- Likely to resign with the Nuggets
Theo Ratliff
Ryan Gomes ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Craig Smith
Steve Blake ----- Good option for Nash's Back-up
Ira Newble
Francisco Elson
Mikael Gelebale
CJ Miles
Mickael Pietrus ----- Another guy I'd love to see here
Matt Barnes
Patrick O'Bryant
Kosta Perovic
Austin Croshere
Monta Ellis ----- VERY likely to resign with the Warriors
Kelenna Azubuike ----- Likely to resign with the Warriors
Brian Skinner
Gordon Giricek ----- Hopefully will resign with the Suns
Mikki Moore
Lorenzen Wright
Anthony Johnson
Beno Udrih ----- Would love to get this guy as Nash's back-up

 

[Bufalay]

Kwame and Ricky Davis. Lets tank

 

[Mr Bottomtooth]

I think Matt Carroll would be pretty solid in the Suns.

 

[jagu]

If the Suns can get Monta Ellis (if he doesn't re-sign) I'd flip. Get Tyron Lue.

 

[TJ]

Dont count on the Suns making a big splash in FA....remember who our owner is

 

[jagu]

Dont count on the Suns making a big splash in FA....remember who our owner is

Ya more likely we ship off a star with picks lol

 

[jagu]

But Monta is just what the Suns need from outside. A guy who can do more than jumpshooting.

 

[LV-Suns]

We cannot afford anything. Let alone Monta.

 

[jagu]

We cannot afford anything. Let alone Monta.

Trading Barbosa and Diaw would help

 

[TJ]

Trading Barbosa and Diaw would help

Wishful thinking

 

[Mainstreet]

In particular two FA PG's that appeal to me are Arroyo and Udrih. Even these too players are probably too expensive. I'm thinking Arroyo might be more obtainable and I like him better anyway. I think the Suns getting Monta Ellis is just a nice dream.

 

[Lynx280]

u'd like to see ricky davis? from what i hear he's a total ball hog, we dont need anyone else to take the ball out of stoudemire's hands, he doesnt get enough of the ball as it is!

Wishlist: Josh Childress (Chilzz haha) absolute champion player!
J.r Smith love to see him here too

 

[arwillan]

But Monta is just what the Suns need from outside. A guy who can do more than jumpshooting.

he isn't a jumpshooter at all other than from mid range. he basically took the 3 point shot out of his game.

 

[Darth Llama]

Vujacic will probably be extended this offseason. Even though he's restircted, the Lakers will look to lock him up long term.

You guys might laugh, but I actually think Kwamie Brown would be a great fit for Phoenix. He's a tough post defender, descent shot blocker, and he'll come dirt cheap. Kwamie is an offensive moron, but on the defensive end, he's not without talent.

 

[Andrew]

Posey is a solid pickup. He has lockdown defense (when he wants to) and can spot up and shoot the 3 very nicely. Plus he like takes 2 charges a game, he is a good "actor".

 

[CaptainInsano]

The suns aren't going to pull any miracle moves, they might actually not even pull off a single move, period.

The only hope is a trade for artest since he has character issues.

 

[TheHopToad]

Kwame and Ricky Davis. Lets tank

Don't forget Smush.....hey, he could be Nash's backup!

 

[jagu]

Posey is a solid pickup. He has lockdown defense (when he wants to) and can spot up and shoot the 3 very nicely. Plus he like takes 2 charges a game, he is a good "actor".

Destination: San Antonio!

 

[mojorizen7]

The SUNS don't have the tool's to re-tool this championship run IMO.
Thats a great list BTW JLove(thanks).
If we "blow it up" and look to rebuild, i'd go after Josh Childress and sign him long term....
I also like Ryan Gomes.

 

[dodie53]

monta ellis = d. wade 2.0

 

[jandaman]

A poor man's Wade.


But in seriousness..

Posey was the player I always wanted a Sun, he is a tremendous defender and can shoot the 3, a more athletic and longer Bruce Bowen.

Suns need either a Swingman or a BIG. Defensive reasons.

AND

a backup PG, resting Nash.... Defensive reasons.

 

[IBleedPurpleAndOrange]

We need a backup PG! One that can play defense and keep the offense going. We should trade LB for a PG, and please no Marcus Banks this time!

 

[cly2tw]

Monta Ellis would be huge for us, a cross of Wade, Arenas, and Parker. Maybe he'd be too expensive for GS to resign, so that they might consider taking the cheaper version in Barbosa who also fits Nelson's team very well?

Diaw/LB/#15 for Harrington/Ellis?

 

[jandaman]

Why would you want Harington over Diaw?

Diaw finally shows he is the Suns best post player...

Harington is a jump shooting big, with Amare and O'Neal, Amare will spend some time up there.

He does have a 3pt range better than Diaw.... but his defense is below or just on par with Diaw... not much change. Barbosa -> Ellis is just too one sided.

Baron Davis is up for grabs... Maybe Barbosa, Diaw, filler, 15th pick for Davis..

Davis can play the 1 and 2.... got to check the trade checker though..

 

[cly2tw]

Why would you want Harington over Diaw?

Diaw finally shows he is the Suns best post player...

Harington is a jump shooting big, with Amare and O'Neal, Amare will spend some time up there.

He does have a 3pt range better than Diaw.... but his defense is below or just on par with Diaw... not much change. Barbosa -> Ellis is just too one sided.

Baron Davis is up for grabs... Maybe Barbosa, Diaw, filler, 15th pick for Davis..

Davis can play the 1 and 2.... got to check the trade checker though..

Diaw for Harrington is to compensate Suns gains from LB for Ellis. I consider Ellis a much better player than LB.

Davis' contract is too huge. Also, GS might need him more as the true PG than they need Ellis.