Top 10 Unrestricted Mid-Level Free Agents

[The Ghost of Blue Edwards]

Title is pretty self-explanatory. Make your lists and be ready to get criticized. Free agents must be possible to be had at full MLE or below and unrestricted. My wants:


1. Brendan Haywood
2. Mike Miller
3. Shaq
4. John Salmons
5. Udonis Haslem
6. Craig Smith
7. Jermaine O'Neal
8. Brad Miller
9. Louis Amundson
10. Anthony Tolliver

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Are Haywood,Shaq, and Oneal really mid-level?

 

[The Ghost of Blue Edwards]

Shaq and Jermaine are extremely washed up. I can't imagine them getting more than MLE, but who knows? Haywood, along with Miller will likely get 7-9 per, but if the chips fall right he could drop to full MLE.

 

[NCJazz]

I think the choice here is obvious. Louis! With Korver probably gone, the ladies will get something to look at. But seriously he is a very good defensive player who busts his butt out there and should come pretty cheap. Also I believe we were his first NBA team so its time to come home

 

[WinningUgly]

Shaq would kill for a 2-3 year mid level deal right now. The other O'Neal would not only kill for a mid but probably also make the funeral arrangements as well.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

IF shaq would take a 1 year deal, Id give him one, anything longer than that no way.

 

[mellow]

Darco Millicic, Channing Frye

 

[Hedda Gambler]

T-Mac

Could Tracy McGrady do a job for a year or two at an affordable salary?

 

[The Ghost of Blue Edwards]

Milicic is gone already. Frye would sort of be like going through the roller coaster of Okur all over again. I can't take any more 3pt shooting big men.

 

[The Ghost of Blue Edwards]

I would consider T-Mac if all the big men and shooters were gone.

 

[infection]

This is the top 10 unrestricted mid-level free agents that we won't likely even pursue signing.

 

[mellow]

Milicic is gone already.

I just saw that, 4 years 20 million 4th year only partially gaurenteed. Very managelbel contract, and a missed opportunity.

Next plan: Accept the enivitable Boozer departure, and send AK to Minnesota for Jefferson and Milicic.

 

[TroutBum]

I just saw that, 4 years 20 million 4th year only partially gaurenteed. Very managelbel contract, and a missed opportunity.

Next plan: Accept the enivitable Boozer departure, and send AK to Minnesota for Jefferson and Milicic.

*gag*

 

[BabyPeterzz]

None of these guys would come play in Utah unless we over pay them. The Millers, Amundson, Tolliver maybe with the MLE, but Shaq, O'Neal, or Haywood. No way.

 

[Chad Feldheimer]

Shaq wants to play in Dallas I read somewhere. I could see him going there for the mid-level.

Haywood will probably get more than the mid-level. Big guys are not cheap.

Brad Miller would be a good mid-level guy for the Jazz but I read he likes Boston and they need another big with Perkins out.

 

[Gyp Rosetti]

I can't believe I'm saying this but if we bring him in and he appears healthy, I'd offer T-Mac 2 years, 8M or so. Sound about right?

Low risk. HIGH reward.

 

[David Stern]

I can't believe I'm saying this but if we bring him in and he appears healthy, I'd offer T-Mac 2 years, 8M or so. Sound about right?

Low risk. HIGH reward.

Why the heck do you not want to make the 2nd round of the playoffs?

 

[Scorpjazz]

Why the heck do you not want to make the 2nd round of the playoffs?

Touche

 

[The Thriller]

None of them would either be interested in us or us in them. Brendon Haywood is about the only guy I'd be interested in... Maybe Louis too...

 

[friendsinmyhead]

I think Shaq and Tmac would be high risk/ high rewards type free agents. The Jazz are not known for these type of moves. I for one would welcome either one or both for 1 or 2 year contacts. This is not the long term answer but it would be entertaining.