2012 NBA Free Agency thread

[Giantmetfan07]

Knicks meeting with Camby today. 38 and I don't care, just get him here.

 

[Elite]

Captain Kirk heading back to the CHI

The Bulls have reached a verbal agreement on a deal with free agent guard Kirk Hinrich, reports K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune (via Twitter). While details are still being finalized, Hinrich is expected a receive a two-year, $6MM contract from the Bulls. Hinrich returns to the franchise that drafted him in 2003 after spending parts of the last two seasons with the Wizards and Hawks.

By adding Hinrich to their backcourt, the Bulls have given themselves more stability at the guard position with Derrick Rose on the shelf for at least a portion of the upcoming season. The former Kansas star averaged 6.6 PPG and 2.8 APG in 48 games during the 2011/12 season.

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[RipCity32]

Knicks meeting with Camby today. 38 and I don't care, just get him here.

Doubt he signs there. He probably doesn't want to be Chandler's backup.

 

[elcheato]

He can't handle starters minutes anymore

 

[RipCity32]

Doesn't mean he shouldn't be a starter though.

 

[elcheato]

Well, he isn't really useful anymore outside of rebounding, so I would argue he is a back up.

 

[RipCity32]

Good rebounder, defender, and can still block a shot.

 

[elcheato]

He's older and slower, not even close to the defender he use to be. The Heat would be better off just playing small with Bosh at C and LeBron at PF. (Because I know you're implying he should decline the Knicks and go there)

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Well, he isn't really useful anymore outside of rebounding, so I would argue he is a back up.

He is still a terrific defender and shot blocker.

 

[RipCity32]

I'm implying he should play anywhere where he isn't a backup. He can still play, and has a good amount left in the tank.

 

[bosoxlover12]

Aside for maybe Miami, he would be the backup everywhere

 

[RipCity32]

Plenty of teams that could start him.
Atlanta, Miami, Mavericks, Spurs come to mind..

 

[elcheato]

Aside for maybe Miami, he would be the backup everywhere

And he really shouldn't start there, either. Chalmers - Ray - Wade - LeBron - Bosh is unguardable.

 

[RipCity32]

Apparently Rashard Lewis is fairly close to coming to the Heat. He meets with them today.

 

[Elite]

I don't get the Shard move, his 3PT% has dropped four seasons in a row and he was awful last year

Can't play any D either

 

[bosoxlover12]

Trying to get as many Sonics as possible on the Heat

 

[RipCity32]

Next up: Vladimir Radmanovic.

 

[jonathanlambert33]

Allen being able to sign with the Heat shows everything that is wrong with the NBA cap. Now Lewis too? That just drives the nail in even further.

 

[elcheato]

Lewis being able to sign with the Heat is good for every other contender in the NBA, especially if he gets regular playing time.

 

[RipCity32]

Please, for the love of God, will the Pistons amnesty Charlie V.