We clearly need to bolster the back court with a veteran type guy that can play meaningful minutes next season. Who should it be? I've posted all the available PGs in the 2012 FA class and added some of my thoughts next to the unrestricted ones. Vote for yours after the jump and rip me and everyone else in the comments!!!
The following is taken from http://www.hoopsworld.com/2012-nba-free-agents
Looking at PG in the upcoming FA market, this is what we have to choose from. My personal choice is Raymond Felton. He is 28 yo, has the experience we need, and can be had at a good price.
I realize, he is not the sexy pick, but my point was to generate a discussion about real options available to GSW. Feel free to fantasize in the comments if that's your thing. Felton does turn the ball over more than what I would like to see, but I think he is a solid value for what is available in our price range. I also think Goran Dragic would be a solid pick up. Of course, perhaps GSW pulls off a sign and trade for a bigger impact player, but that is pie in the sky til at least draft day. And yes, I know we need to pick up a big too and its possible they'll use the MLE on a big instead, but that's for another Fanshot.
Point Guard
(name, team – 2011-12 salary – status)
Deron Williams, Brooklyn Nets – $16.4 million – Player Option ($17.8 million) NOT HAPPENING WITHOUT HUGE SIGN AND TRADE, UNLIKELY
Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns – $11.7 million – Unrestricted POSSIBLE BUT UNLIKELY HE SIGNS FOR MLE
Aaron Brooks, Phoenix Suns – $2.0 million – Restricted ($3.0 million Qualifying Offer)
Raymond Felton, Portland Trail Blazers – $7.6 million – Unrestricted SURELY AN OPTION IF AVAIL AT MLE
Kirk Hinrich, Atlanta Hawks – $8.0 million – Unrestricted SURELY AN OPTION SHOULD BE AVAIL AT MLE AFTER HO HUM SEASON
Jason Kidd, Dallas Mavericks – $8.6 million – Unrestricted NAMED BY SOME BAY AREA MEDIA AS A POSSIBILITY - LONGSHOT
Andre Miller, Denver Nuggets – $7.8 million – Unrestricted SURELY AN OPTION BUT WILL BE COMPETITIVE TO GET HIM
Chauncey Billups, L.A. Clippers – $2.0 million – Unrestricted POSSIBLE BUT UNLIKELY
Jameer Nelson, Orlando Magic – $7.8 million – Player Option ($7.8 million) AN OPTION BUT HOW MUCH $? PROBABLY MORE THAN MLE. BUT THIS IS AN INTERESTING ONE.
D.J. Augustin, Charlotte Bobcats – $3.2 million – Restricted ($4.4 million Qualifying Offer)
Jason Terry, Dallas Mavericks – $10.7 million – Unrestricted - NOT A GOOD FIT FOR GSW IMO
George Hill, Indiana Pacers – $2.1 million – Restricted ($3.1 million Qualifying Offer)
Jordan Farmar, Brooklyn Nets – $4.0 million – Player Option ($4.3 million)
Leandro Barbosa, Indiana Pacers – $7.6 million – Unrestricted NOT GOOF FIT FOR GSW
Beno Udrih, Milwaukee Bucks – $7.0 million – Player Option ($7.4 million)
Goran Dragic, Houston Rockets – $2.1 million – Unrestricted COULD BE GOOD OPTION. GOOD VALUE FOR $
Jerryd Bayless, Toronto Raptors – $3.0 million – Restricted ($4.2 million Qualifying Offer)
Derek Fisher, Oklahoma City Thunder – $3.4 million – Unrestricted NEVER AGAIN
Randy Foye, L.A. Clippers – $4.3 million – Unrestricted EH...
Mo Williams, L.A. Clippers – $8.5 million – Player Option ($8.5 million)
Jonny Flynn, Portland Trail Blazers – $3.4 million – Unrestricted BUST
Keyon Dooling, Boston Celtics – $2.2 million – Unrestricted EH...
Ishmael Smith, Orlando Magic – $0.5 million – Unrestricted* BEEN THERE
Ramon Sessions, L.A. Lakers – $4.3 million – Player Option ($4.6 million)
Jeremy Lin, New York Knicks – $0.8 million – Unrestricted* POSSIBLE I GUESS. CONTREVERSIAL.
Sundiata Gaines, Brooklyn Nets – $0.9 million – Unrestricted* NO
A.J. Price, Indiana Pacers – $0.9 million – Unrestricted* NO
Baron Davis, New York Knicks – $1.3 million – Unrestricted HE'S DONE
Royal Ivey, Oklahoma City Thunder – $1.2 million – Unrestricted NO
John Lucas, Chicago Bulls – $0.9 million – Unrestricted NO
Gilbert Arenas, Memphis Grizzlies – $0.4 million – Unrestricted INTERESTING BUT FRAUGHT WITH CHALLENGES
Jannero Pargo, Atlanta Hawks – $1.1 million – Unrestricted NO
Delonte West, Dallas Mavericks – $1.1 million – Unrestricted NO
Walker Russell, Jr., Detroit Pistons – $0.4 million – Unrestricted* OK IM GOING TO STOP
Darius Morris, L.A. Lakers – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Terrell Harris, Miami HEAT – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Carldell Johnson, New Orleans Hornets – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
DeAndre Liggins, Orlando Magic – $0.5 million – Unrestricted*
Ronnie Price, Phoenix Suns – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
T.J. Ford, Golden State Warriors – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Anthony Carter, Toronto Raptors – $1.3 million – Unrestricted
Roger Mason, Washington Wizards – $1.1 million – Unrestricted
Jamaal Tinsley, Utah Jazz – $1.2 million – Team Option ($1.3 million)
Donald Sloan, Cleveland Cavaliers – $0.2 million – Unrestricted*
Manny Harris, Cleveland Cavaliers – $0.4 million – Unrestricted*
Patty Mills, San Antonio Spurs – $0.3 million – Unrestricted*
Courtney Fortson, Houston Rockets – $0.2 million – Unrestricted*
Mike James, Chicago Bulls – $0.6 million – Unrestricted
Jerome Dyson, New Orleans Hornets – $0.1 million – Unrestricted*
Ben Uzoh, Toronto Raptors – $0.2 million – Unrestricted*
Armon Johnson, Brooklyn Nets – $0.1 million – Unrestricted*
Earl Boykins, Houston Rockets – $0.2 million – Unrestricted
Blake Ahearn, Utah Jazz – $0.1 million – Unrestricted*
Poll
Who would you like the W's to sign as FA with MLE at the PG spot?
Steve Nash (14 votes)
Raymond Felton (15 votes)
Kirk Hinrich (24 votes)
Jason Kidd (39 votes)
Andre Miller (22 votes)
Chauncey Billups (14 votes)
Goran Dragic (58 votes)
Gilbert Arenas (9 votes)
Other (You didn't list the guy I'd want to take) (13 votes)
208 total votes


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