What teams would make the best fits for those still on the market?
NBA free agency is dying down. Big names like Dwight Howard, Chris Paul, and Josh Smith have all chosen their teams, and even the secondary stars and role players like Tyreke Evens, Paul Millsap, and Andrei Kirilenko have all inked contracts. But there are several under-the-radar free agents left that haven't been getting much talk. Here are the top 10 players still left:
Saleh
The 6'10" center from Kenya is a very high-risk, high-reward prospect. On one hand, he has off-the-charts athleticism — he runs the floor like a guard and has vertical explosiveness that is nearly unmatched. A 7'4" wingspan and a 9'2" standing reach suggest limitless defensive potential, but his overall game is VERY raw, almost to the point where he can be unplayable at times. He has trouble playing below the rim, with few developed skills beyond catching and dunking. But overall, NBA teams are excited that he's finally made his way over to the States after concerns that family pressures would force him to stay in Kenya. He's reportedly drawing interest from teams looking for a big man off the bench as well as a few rebuilding squads hoping he could grow into a star down the road.
Expected Contract: Three years, $9 million
Best Potential Fits: Dallas, L.A. Clippers, Indiana, New Orleans, Sacramento
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Bill Murray
Murray's athleticism has been substantially sapped by his age (he'll be an astonishing 46 years old by the start of the season), but he remains a highly skilled swingman. His ballhandling and passing in traffic is still breathtaking to watch, but his age renders him almost useless on defense. He always rises to the occasion when called upon, but you can't go to the well very often. He'd fit best on a contender looking for veteran help.
Expected Contract: One year, $2 million
Best Potential Fits: New York, Miami, San Antonio, Oklahoma City, Chicago
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Calvin Cambridge
After a long, drawn-out legal proceeding, a federal judge finally ruled that Cambridge is eligible to play in the NBA, regardless of the age restriction established by the collective bargaining agreement. Cambridge is astoundingly skilled for a young player , although his athletic ability is raising eyebrows around the league — many front-office executives are worried he'd test positive for PEDs. "How does a 14-year-old have a 42-inch vertical?" asked one Western Conference GM. There are also obviously maturity questions. How will he handle his first breakup? What if it turns out he really likes the taste of beer? Still, a team looking to build for the future could try to lock him up on a long-term deal if the price is right.
Expected Contract: 4 years, $8 million
Best Potential Fits: Phoenix, Orlando, Philadelphia
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