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Hollinger Projection list of all players
The link for 106+ is click this link1. Yao Ming, HOU
2007-08 outlook: Check out Yao's numbers on a season-by-season basis -- they've gone steadily upward. He figures to keep heading in that direction; in fact, the projections foresee him having the...
2007-08
Projected PER
28.51
League Avg: +13.51
2006-07 PER: 26.54
2. Dwyane Wade, MIA
2007-08 outlook: Wade is likely to miss a few games at the start of the season as he recovers from offseason shoulder and knee surgeries, so much like Kobe Bryant a year ago he could have a slow...
2007-08
Projected PER
27.43
League Avg: +12.43
2006-07 PER: 29.04
3. LeBron James, CLE
2007-08 outlook: As always, the sky is the limit for James. He projects to have the third-best PER in the league this season, and even that may be underselling his prospects. Much of what he does...
2007-08
Projected PER
26.76
League Avg: +11.76
2006-07 PER: 24.56
4. Kobe Bryant, LAL
2007-08 outlook: So, what do you suppose he can do in a year when he doesn't have preseason knee surgery? While Bryant's trade quasi-demand has taken center stage, that shouldn't take the...
2007-08
Projected PER
25.34
League Avg: +10.34
2006-07 PER: 26.13
5. Dirk Nowitzki, DAL
2007-08 outlook: Because of what happened in the playoffs last year, Nowitzki won't repeat as MVP unless he averages 37 points and 23 rebounds a game. This is preposterous, of course, but it's...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.76
League Avg: +9.76
2006-07 PER: 27.70
6. Chris Paul, NOR
2007-08 outlook: Paul should again be among the league's point guards, and if he can stay off the injured list his first All-Star berth is well within reach. The projections are hugely optimistic...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.67
League Avg: +9.67
2006-07 PER: 22.00
7. Dwight Howard, ORL
2007-08 outlook: Howard is still young, has shown continuous improvement to this point, and off the court is a Boy Scout whose idea of a wild night is staying up til 11:00 to watch the end of "High...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.51
League Avg: +9.51
2006-07 PER: 21.19
8. Gilbert Arenas, WAS
2007-08 outlook: Arenas should be fully recovered from the knee injury by the time the season starts, and once again he's swearing he'll...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.33
League Avg: +9.33
2006-07 PER: 24.07
9. Kevin Garnett, BOS
2007-08 outlook: The long-expected Garnett trade finally came to pass, sending him to Boston in return for half of the Celtics' roster. It's possible the chance at contending could provide added...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.10
League Avg: +9.10
2006-07 PER: 24.20
10. Chris Bosh, TOR
2007-08 outlook: Bosh is only 23 and already is among the best power forwards in basketball, so obviously his future looks rosy -- he's projected to rank 10th in the league in player efficiency...
2007-08
Projected PER
24.02
League Avg: +9.02
2006-07 PER: 22.72
11. Carlos Boozer, UTA
2007-08 outlook: Boozer missed huge chunks of the previous two seasons with hamstring problems, so the threat of injury is always a concern. But if he gets through the schedule he should be a...
2007-08
Projected PER
23.80
League Avg: +8.80
2006-07 PER: 24.11
12. Amare Stoudemire, PHO
2007-08 outlook: With the microfracture thing behind him, it once again seems the sky is the limit for Stoudemire. And don't fret too much about that knee surgery in early October either -- while...
2007-08
Projected PER
23.73
League Avg: +8.73
2006-07 PER: 23.15
13. Tim Duncan, SA
2007-08 outlook: Duncan is technically a free agent next summer, but don't hold your breath. The Spurs can and will extend his deal for the max before the season starts. On the court, Duncan's... 2007-08
Projected PER
23.72
League Avg: +8.72
2006-07 PER: 26.19
14. Carmelo Anthony, DEN
2007-08 outlook: The projections have Anthony finishing second in per-minute scoring behind Kobe Bryant, but the addition of Iverson may change the nature of Anthony's output. It's possible he'll... Complete Profile 2007-08
Projected PER
23.07
League Avg: +8.07
2006-07 PER: 22.20
15. Tracy McGrady, HOU
2007-08 outlook: McGrady's player efficiency rating should stay in the low 20s, but expect it to be structured differently. The Rockets' talent influx in the offseason should allow him to ease up...
2007-08
Projected PER
22.92
League Avg: +7.92
2006-07 PER: 23.28
16. Shaquille O'Neal, MIA
2007-08 outlook: O'Neal has three years left on his contract at $20 million a pop, and appears intent on coasting through them with as little training as possible. That would be a shame for Miami,... 2007-08
Projected PER
22.65
League Avg: +7.65
2006-07 PER: 21.84
17. Elton Brand, LAC
2007-08 outlook: Brand ruptured his Achilles tendon during an offseason workout and will miss at least half the season. He's 28 and has no other major problems, so it shouldn't be a career killer.... 2007-08
Projected PER
22.59
League Avg: +7.59
2006-07 PER: 23.17
18. Pau Gasol, MEM
2007-08 outlook: Despite his consistent excellence, Gasol has never quite received his due as a star, and that situation may not change until or unless he leaves Memphis. In spite of last year's...
2007-08
Projected PER
22.33
League Avg: +7.33
2006-07 PER: 24.22
19. Steve Nash, PHO
2007-08 outlook: The numbers say a 33-year-old point guard is likely to decline. Nash's own history says those laws don't apply to him and he'll keep getting better. In this particular case, I'm...
2007-08
Projected PER
22.02
League Avg: +7.02
2006-07 PER: 23.87
20. Michael Redd, MIL
2007-08 outlook: Redd should again be the Bucks' go-to guy offensively, but he ought to have more help for this go-round since Milwaukee is unlikely to be ravaged by so many injuries again. If so,... 2007-08
Projected PER
21.98
League Avg: +6.98
2006-07 PER: 22.30
21. Manu Ginobili, SA
2007-08 outlook: Ginobili is 30 and his quickness is one of his chief assets, so it might be unrealistic to expect him to play at this level again next season. Nonetheless, his past three seasons...
2007-08
Projected PER
21.70
League Avg: +6.70
2006-07 PER: 24.18
22. Tony Parker, SA
2007-08 outlook: It's hard to believe Parker is only 25. Though I suppose it's possible his newfound celebrity status will swallow him whole, Parker seems remarkably capable of dealing with all...
2007-08
Projected PER
21.70
League Avg: +6.70
2006-07 PER: 21.46
23. Paul Pierce, BOS
2007-08 outlook: Pierce's PER isn't slated to change much, but the way he gets to it might change quite a bit. With the Celtics adding Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, there's less pressure on him...
2007-08
Projected PER
21.31
League Avg: +6.31
2006-07 PER: 21.73
24. Zach Randolph, NY
2007-08 outlook: Randolph was traded to the Knicks in the offseason, where he faces an interesting adjustment. New York already has a proficient low-block player in Eddy Curry, so Randolph might... 2007-08
Projected PER
20.83
League Avg: +5.83
2006-07 PER: 22.81
25. Josh Smith, ATL
2007-08 outlook: Smith has played vastly better in the second half the past two seasons; if he can match that with some quality first-half output he has a chance at a breakout year. The Hawks are... 2007-08
Projected PER
20.74
League Avg: +5.74
2006-07 PER: 18.39
26. Ray Allen, BOS
2007-08 outlook: Seattle traded Allen to the Celtics on draft day, putting him in a triumvirate with Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett that will give him his best chance at a deep playoff run since...
2007-08
Projected PER
20.64
League Avg: +5.64
2006-07 PER: 21.69
27. Rashard Lewis, ORL
2007-08 outlook: Lewis signed a gargantuan free agent contract with Orlando in the off season, one that will pay him superstar money until he's 33. That's a little odd since he's not a superstar...
2007-08
Projected PER
20.10
League Avg: +5.10
2006-07 PER: 20.78
28. Chauncey Billups, DET
2007-08 outlook: Billups signed a five-year, $60 million deal to stay with the Pistons in the offseason, giving Detroit reasonable value on its money. Although Billups will be 31 by opening day,...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.98
League Avg: +4.98
2006-07 PER: 21.38
29. Vince Carter, NJ
2007-08 outlook: Carter signed a four-year deal to stay in New Jersey with a partially guaranteed fifth season, one that will pay him at least $66 million. It represents fair value all around...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.82
League Avg: +4.82
2006-07 PER: 21.86
30. Shawn Marion, PHO
2007-08 outlook: Marion will likely start at power forward this season now that Kurt Thomas is gone, with only sporadic duty at the small forward spot he mostly played a season ago. Marion doesn't...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.69
League Avg: +4.69
2006-07 PER: 20.86
31. Gerald Wallace, CHA
2007-08 outlook: Charlotte should be glad nobody watched its games last year. That kept Wallace under the radar and allowed the Cats to re-sign him to a six-year, $57 million deal. That figure is... 2007-08
Projected PER
19.56
League Avg: +4.56
2006-07 PER: 19.83
32. Baron Davis, GS
2007-08 outlook: Davis is entering a free-agent year, so if he can stay healthy for 70 games and control the urge to take horrible shots, he's going to make himself a very wealthy man. The Warriors...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.43
League Avg: +4.43
2006-07 PER: 21.02
33. Al Jefferson, MIN
2007-08 outlook: Jefferson was traded to the Wolves in the Kevin Garnett deal; in fact it was his improvement last season that made the deal possible. Minnesota will almost certainly sign him to... 2007-08
Projected PER
19.33
League Avg: +4.33
2006-07 PER: 19.90
34. Allen Iverson, DEN
2007-08 outlook: Based on what's happened to other quick guard in their 30s, and on how Iverson's numbers decline a year ago, it's quite possible we're looking at a new phase in his career. He's... 2007-08
Projected PER
19.29
League Avg: +4.29
2006-07 PER: 19.61
35. Luol Deng, CHI
2007-08 outlook: Deng's rising star won't come cheap. The Bulls are expected to ink him to an extension in the offseason that should keep him part of Chicago's nucleus for the next half-decade... 2007-08
Projected PER
19.20
League Avg: +4.20
2006-07 PER: 18.79
36. David Lee, NY
2007-08 outlook: Lee's role is likely to diminish as the result of the trade for Zach Randolph, which seemingly only leaves 20 minutes or so in the frontcourt for Lee to come off the pine. This...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.12
League Avg: +4.12
2006-07 PER: 20.31
37. Andre Iguodala, PHI
2007-08 outlook: The immediate future is much brighter for Iguodala than it is for his teammates, as he figures to be one of the few bright spots on a Philadelphia team that's likely to finish...
2007-08
Projected PER
19.09
League Avg: +4.09
2006-07 PER: 18.18
38. Kevin Martin, SAC
2007-08 outlook: Martin might have trouble repeating the scorching TS% of the past two seasons, because the trend is that it's extremely difficult to finish over 60 in this category year after...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.99
League Avg: +3.99
2006-07 PER: 20.12
39. Joe Johnson, ATL
2007-08 outlook: Look for Johnson to score less but convert a higher rate in 2007-08, as the Hawks should be much better at the offensive end and should lean on him less heavily. The timing...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.77
League Avg: +3.77
2006-07 PER: 19.56
40. Josh Howard, DAL
2007-08 outlook: At some point his numbers have to stop going up, right? I'm not sure if we're at that point yet, but with Howard being 27 years old we're getting mighty close. The projections...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.66
League Avg: +3.66
2006-07 PER: 20.02
41. Jason Terry, DAL
2007-08 outlook: Terry turned 30 in September, but because he's making the transition from a speed player to a skill player the Mavs needn't start freaking out. In fact, his Player Efficiency...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.63
League Avg: +3.63
2006-07 PER: 18.97
42. David West, NOR
2007-08 outlook: In spite of how rarely he goes 1-on-1, West has led the Hornets in scoring the past two seasons. There seems no reason he can't make it a threepeat. West is hitting his prime years... 2007-08
Projected PER
18.57
League Avg: +3.57
2006-07 PER: 18.99
43. Brandon Roy, POR
2007-08 outlook: While Greg Oden is likely to become the focal point of the offense, Roy will be the guy to turn to when it's late in the shot clock and somebody needs to create offense. He showed... 2007-08
Projected PER
18.23
League Avg: +3.23
2006-07 PER: 18.08
44. Jermaine O'Neal, IND
2007-08 outlook: O'Neal has been the subject of near-daily trade rumors, but wherever he goes it seems likely his numbers will shift a bit next season. Expect him to get fewer shots and convert... 2007-08
Projected PER
18.21
League Avg: +3.21
2006-07 PER: 18.86
45. Ben Gordon, CHI
2007-08 outlook: Attention fantasy players: Gordon could be in line for a big jump in his scoring average. He averaged only 33 minutes a game last season, mainly because he came off the bench for.
2007-08
Projected PER
18.12
League Avg: +3.12
2006-07 PER: 18.31
46. Zydrunas Ilgauskas, CLE
2007-08 outlook: Ilgauskas once again will start games in the middle, but once again it's likely to be Varejao finishing them. While that arrangement tends to keep his per-game numbers modest,...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.02
League Avg: +3.02
2006-07 PER: 17.98
47. Andris Biedrins, GS
2007-08 outlook: If you're curious, he figures to shoot a high percentage again -- the projections have him at a league-leading 62.9 percent. Of greater interest to the Warriors may be his scoring...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.01
League Avg: +3.01
2006-07 PER: 16.23
48. LaMarcus Aldridge, POR
2007-08 outlook: Because of his long-armed shooting and shot-blocking, Aldridge projects as something akin to Rasheed Wallace minus the crazy gene. The arrival of Greg Oden and subsequent trade...
2007-08
Projected PER
18.00
League Avg: +3.00
2006-07 PER: 17.17
49. Mehmet Okur, UTA
2007-08 outlook: Okur is in his prime at age 28 and should be able to repeat his performance of last season, minus the gift All-Star appearance. The only potential wild card is conditioning --...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.87
League Avg: +2.87
2006-07 PER: 18.19
50. T.J. Ford, TOR
2007-08 outlook: Can Ford repeat what he did last season? Can he improve on it? Will his spinal problems return? Entering this season, Ford is one of the hardest players in the league to project.... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.79
League Avg: +2.79
2006-07 PER: 18.30
51. Corey Maggette, LAC
2007-08 outlook: With the injury to Elton Brand the spotlight is now on Maggette. The timing couldn't be better. Maggette is 27, he's entering his free-agent year, and he'll be the Clippers' go-to...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.73
League Avg: +2.73
2006-07 PER: 18.67
52. Leandro Barbosa, PHO
2007-08 outlook: Barbosa's train appears to be on the way up, as he won't turn 25 until a month into the season. At worst, it seems he'll roughly match last season's numbers; it's possible he'll...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.70
League Avg: +2.70
2006-07 PER: 18.49
53. Marcus Camby, DEN
2007-08 outlook: The question with Camby is never how well he'll play, but how often. Last year the Nuggets got lucky when he stayed in the lineup most of the year, but Camby misses multiple games...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.61
League Avg: +2.61
2006-07 PER: 19.10
54. Emeka Okafor, CHA
2007-08 outlook: Okafor is due for an extension before the season, but the question is how much he's worth. It's tough to justify maxing him out given the frequency of his injuries, but on the other... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.48
League Avg: +2.48
2006-07 PER: 20.15
55. Paul Millsap, UTA
2007-08 outlook: Short power forwards tend to peak early, so Millsap might not progress much further than what he showed in his rookie season. Nonetheless, he's a heck of a talent, and it's really...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.47
League Avg: +2.47
2006-07 PER: 17.64
56. Jason Kidd, NJ
2007-08 outlook: Kidd is 34 but doesn't seem any worse for the wear, and big point guards who don't depend on their penetration skills historically have aged very well. So while the Nets have...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.41
League Avg: +2.41
2006-07 PER: 19.47
57. Nene Hilario, DEN
2007-08 outlook: Although he's been around a while, Nene is only 25 and should just be entering his peak years. He may not be able to match last season's sizzling shooting percentage, but his other... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.39
League Avg: +2.39
2006-07 PER: 17.83
58. Charlie Villanueva, MIL
2007-08 outlook: After undergoing shoulder surgery, Villanueva should be ready by training camp and figures to be the Bucks' starting power forward. His combination of scoring skills should make...
2007-08
Projected PER
17.19
League Avg: +2.19
2006-07 PER: 15.82
59. Richard Hamilton, DET
2007-08 outlook: Hamilton's numbers project a slight dip for the coming season, but nothing to get overly worked up about. At 29 years old and in great shape, he still should have a few years of... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.15
League Avg: +2.15
2006-07 PER: 18.21
60. Jose Calderon, TOR
2007-08 outlook: I have grave doubts that Calderon will repeat his breakout season of 2006-07, mostly because that shooting percentage in the basket area screams out fluke from the hilltops. The... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.14
League Avg: +2.14
2006-07 PER: 19.19
61. Caron Butler, WAS
2007-08 outlook: Although his trend line says the jumper is becoming more of a weapon each year, I'm not sure Butler can keep stroking those 20 footers at quite the clip he did last season. However,... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.05
League Avg: +2.05
2006-07 PER: 18.41
62. Drew Gooden, CLE
2007-08 outlook: Gooden's name comes up in trade conversation every season, but it's tough to imagine Cleveland actually pulling the trigger. He has offensive skills that Anderson Varejao can't... 2007-08
Projected PER
17.04
League Avg: +2.04
2006-07 PER: 16.59
63. Devin Harris, DAL
2007-08 outlook: The Mavs are working on a contract extension for Harris, and given his age and the quality of his work thus far it seems reasonable that he'd get something for more than the midlevel... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.98
League Avg: +1.98
2006-07 PER: 15.96
64. Ron Artest, SAC
2007-08 outlook: Entering a likely walk year -- he can opt out of his contract after the season -- Artest has every incentive to behave himself and try to land one more big contract. Alas, reason...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.93
League Avg: +1.93
2006-07 PER: 18.59
65. Deron Williams, UTA
2007-08 outlook: Williams has established himself as one of the league's top young point guards, and his game should still have room to grow. One has to think he'll shoot better on 3-pointers...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.92
League Avg: +1.92
2006-07 PER: 17.15
66. Eddy Curry, NY
2007-08 outlook: Curry might have a huge adjustment to make this season, because the Knicks acquired Zach Randolph in the offseason. Randolph is a low-post scorer, just like Curry, and he might...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.90
League Avg: +1.90
2006-07 PER: 17.07
67. Zaza Pachulia, ATL
2007-08 outlook: The addition of Al Horford could cut into Pachulia's playing time, as the Hawks are talking about using Horford in the middle; if Shelden Williams develops, that would further hack... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.87
League Avg: +1.87
2006-07 PER: 16.90
68. Andrew Bynum, LAL
2007-08 outlook: Bynum will again battle Kwame Brown for the starting center spot ... at least if he isn't traded first. Kobe Bryant's demands for action combined with Bynum's standing as the...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.76
League Avg: +1.76
2006-07 PER: 15.44
69. Josh Childress, ATL
2007-08 outlook: Childress is due for an extension this fall and should get a fairly sizable reward for his production the past few seasons, though it's likely his low national exposure will work...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.60
League Avg: +1.60
2006-07 PER: 16.24
70. Nate Robinson, NY
2007-08 outlook: Robinson won't be taking Stephon Marbury's gig, so look for him to spend another 20-25 minutes as a combo guard off the bench. He'll finish some games when he's running hot, but...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.59
League Avg: +1.59
2006-07 PER: 15.28
71. Mo Williams, MIL
2007-08 outlook: Williams re-signed with the Bucks for six years and $52 million, numbers that look like good value for Milwaukee considering the player's age (24) and production. He'll be the team's... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.47
League Avg: +1.47
2006-07 PER: 16.34
72. Kirk Hinrich, CHI
2007-08 outlook: Hinrich is 26 years old and has slowly inched his game forward the past three seasons, to the point that he's one of the 10 or so best point guards in the game. Although he's not... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.44
League Avg: +1.44
2006-07 PER: 17.09
73. Jason Richardson, CHA
2007-08 outlook: Richardson was traded to Charlotte before the season for Brandan Wright. The move was driven by luxury tax considerations for Golden State but was a major coup for Charlotte, who...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.44
League Avg: +1.44
2006-07 PER: 15.55
74. Nenad Krstic, NJ
2007-08 outlook: Krstic has had nearly a full year to rehab his knee, and the hope is he can come back and regain the momentum from what looked to be a breakout season last summer. Between now...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.41
League Avg: +1.41
2006-07 PER: 16.97
75. Chris Wilcox, SEA
2007-08 outlook: Wilcox looks to be one of the big losers from the Sonics' draft, as the arrival of Kevin Durant and Jeff Green figures to cut into his action at the power forward spot. While he...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.40
League Avg: +1.40
2006-07 PER: 16.63
76. J.R. Smith, DEN
2007-08 outlook: This is a huge year for Smith. He's playing for a new contract and needs to show that he can be trusted to get through a season without having any meltdowns; the past two campaigns... Complete Profile 2007-08
Projected PER
16.31
League Avg: +1.31
2006-07 PER: 15.65
77. Jameer Nelson, ORL
2007-08 outlook: One of the main reasons for the Magic to be optimistic about this season is that Nelson almost has to be better than he was a year ago. Perhaps the coaching change will help him... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.29
League Avg: +1.29
2006-07 PER: 13.92
78. Antawn Jamison, WAS
2007-08 outlook: Apparently Jamison is on the Steve Nash plan -- he celebrated the advent of his 30s by raising his Player Efficiency Rating the past two seasons. He's proven to be extremely durable... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.25
League Avg: +1.25
2006-07 PER: 18.50
79. Renaldo Balkman, NY
2007-08 outlook: Theoretically, Balkman is the team's best small forward and should be starting. In practice, his inability to shoot exacerbates a team-wide weakness and makes the Knicks easy to... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.13
League Avg: +1.13
2006-07 PER: 16.09
80. Mike Bibby, SAC
2007-08 outlook: Trade rumors involving Bibby won't go away, but he's under contact for two more years at a total cost of $28 million, which is going to scare most folks away. However, with the... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.12
League Avg: +1.12
2006-07 PER: 16.07
81. Andrei Kirilenko, UTA
2007-08 outlook: At this point, one suspects a change of scenery might really benefit Kirilenko -- something that hasn't been lost on Andrei, who demanded a trade two weeks before training camp... 2007-08
Projected PER
16.01
League Avg: +1.01
2006-07 PER: 14.38
82. Lamar Odom, LAL
2007-08 outlook: Odom has been mentioned prominently in trade rumors, and getting away from Bryant likely would do wonders for his career. If he stays in L.A. he can expect to put up similar numbers...
2007-08
Projected PER
16.00
League Avg: +1.00
2006-07 PER: 16.20
83. Mike Miller, MEM
2007-08 outlook: While the Grizzlies might prefer to have Miller come off the bench, the reality is that he has to start -- the other candidates simply aren't good enough. Miller's jump shot is...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.99
League Avg: +0.99
2006-07 PER: 16.50
84. Andrew Bogut, MIL
2007-08 outlook: Bogut is already a quality center; the question is whether he'll become anything more than that. He's established that he can score, rebound decently and take charges, but one wonders...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.99
League Avg: +0.99
2006-07 PER: 15.53
85. Ruben Patterson, LAC
2007-08 outlook: Patterson signed a free-agent deal with the Clippers, giving L.A. outstanding value for a player who was strangely ignored after such a good season. Undoubtedly his reputation...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.97
League Avg: +0.97
2006-07 PER: 18.60
86. Chris Webber, DET
2005-06 season: You have to tip your hat to a guy who puts up a 20-10 campaign while playing on one leg. While Webber technically fell just short of the milestone (he averaged 20.2 points and 9.9...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.96
League Avg: +0.96
2006-07 PER: 16.02
87. Ronnie Brewer, UTA
2007-08 outlook: The departure of Derek Fisher provides an outstanding opportunity for Brewer to take over as the starting shooting guard. His only competition is mediocre veteran Gordan Giricek... 2007-08
Projected PER
15.95
League Avg: +0.95
2006-07 PER: 15.33
88. Shareef Abdur-Rahim, SAC
2007-08 outlook: As with Thomas and Miller, what happened last year was not a good omen. However, Abdur-Rahim has better odds of a bounceback than the other two because nearly all the decline...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.81
League Avg: +0.81
2006-07 PER: 13.16
89. Tyson Chandler, NOR
2007-08 outlook: It's unlikely Chandler will ever become a scoring threat with the ball, but if he can continue combining high-percentage finishing, world-class rebounding and strong defense, he'll...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.80
League Avg: +0.80
2006-07 PER: 17.06
90. Trevor Ariza, ORL
2007-08 outlook: The arrival of Rashard Lewis could cut into Ariza's minutes, but if he plays as well as he did a year ago they're not going to be able to keep him down for long. While Ariza might...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.76
League Avg: +0.76
2006-07 PER: 16.27
91. Travis Outlaw, POR
2007-08 outlook: The Blazers re-signed Outlaw to a three-year deal worth $12 million and left a golden opportunity lying at his feet when they declined to keep Ime Udoka. The starting small forward...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.69
League Avg: +0.69
2006-07 PER: 15.26
92. Darko Milicic, MEM
2007-08 outlook: Milicic signed a three-year, $21 million contract with Memphis over the summer, a gamble by Memphis that he might finally start to cash in on some of his potential. It's easy...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.66
League Avg: +0.66
2006-07 PER: 13.88
93. Ike Diogu, IND
2007-08 outlook: Diogu's prospects depend largely on Jermaine O'Neal's. As long as O'Neal is around, Diogu can't be more than a bench player -- playing the two simultaneously would be utterly redundant....
2007-08
Projected PER
15.63
League Avg: +0.63
2006-07 PER: 15.01
94. Tyrus Thomas, CHI
2007-08 outlook: Thomas is a prodigious talent and in a couple years he could be unbelievable. The dilemma for Chicago is that the Bulls don't have the luxury of letting him play through his mistakes....
2007-08
Projected PER
15.57
League Avg: +0.57
2006-07 PER: 14.80
95. Craig Smith, MIN
2007-08 outlook: In one sense, the Kevin Garnett trade doesn't really help Smith, because Al Jefferson plays the same position and will carve into his minutes just as much as Garnett did. On the... 2007-08
Projected PER
15.56
League Avg: +0.56
2006-07 PER: 15.72
96. Delonte West, SEA
2007-08 outlook: West was traded to Seattle in the Ray Allen deal. In Seattle, he has a good chance of being the Sonics' opening day starter at shooting guard. I'm not sure he's a long-term solution... 2007-08
Projected PER
15.52
League Avg: +0.52
2006-07 PER: 14.07
97. Antonio McDyess, DET
2007-08 outlook: Detroit rewarded McDyess with a two-year extension after the season, keeping him from opting out of his contract and hitting the free-agent market. Considering the year he had,...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.50
League Avg: +0.50
2006-07 PER: 18.22
98. Chuck Hayes, HOU
2007-08 outlook: Hayes signed a four-year deal worth $8 million (if likely bonuses are achieved) to stay in Houston, allowing the Rockets to keep him at a fairly large discount to the market. I'm...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.41
League Avg: +0.41
2006-07 PER: 13.95
99. Ricky Davis, MIN
2007-08 outlook: Davis is 28 and has an expiring contract, and his team is embarking on a youth movement. You do the math. Davis has a better chance of getting his triple-double reinstated than... 2007-08
Projected PER
15.40
League Avg: +0.40
2006-07 PER: 15.97
100. Raymond Felton, CHA
2007-08 outlook: Felton figures to take another step forward this season, as even if his finishing troubles persist, his outside shot should continue developing. The other reason to like Felton...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.33
League Avg: +0.33
2006-07 PER: 13.55
101. Rasheed Wallace, DET
2007-08 outlook: Performance-wise, Wallace might be able to bounce back a little from last season. Though he's getting up there in years, players of Wallace's build tend to have incredibly long...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.19
League Avg: +0.19
2006-07 PER: 15.81
102. Nazr Mohammed, DET
2007-08 outlook: With Webber and Davis gone, there appears to be an opening for Mohammed to get back into the rotation as the backup center. That's probably the best role for him, as his defensive... -2007-08
Projected PER
15.18
League Avg: +0.18
2006-07 PER: 16.50
103. Luis Scola, HOU
2007-08 outlook: The Rockets finally liberated Scola from Europe after executing a brilliant trade that got his rights from the Spurs, along with big man Jackie Butler, for cash and Vassilis Spanoulis.... 2007-08
Projected PER
15.17
League Avg: +0.17
2006-07 PER: 16.50
104. Tony Allen, BOS
2007-08 outlook: Allen has already returned to action, but nobody knows exactly what to expect from him this season. He was so dependent on his athleticism that any lingering effects from the...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.15
League Avg: +0.15
2006-07 PER: 17.06
105. Brian Cook, LAL
2007-08 outlook: The Lakers' frontcourt logjam doesn't appear to have eased, as Chris Mihm returns after missing last season and Ronny Turiaf is pushing for a bigger role. Cook might end up being...
2007-08
Projected PER
15.15
League Avg: +0.15
2006-07 PER: 14.83
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