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20. Manu Ginobili

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Ginobili is now 35 and it is unclear what his plans will be after this season. At this point in his career, he would only sign one-year or two-year contracts to see how much longer his body can cope, as he has struggled with a myriad of injuries lately.

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19. Jose Calderon

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Calderon was traded this season and will hit free agency in the offseason. Even though he is in his thirties, Calderon is still a solid point guard who can either start or come off the bench. He would fit just about any team in the NBA, as he could be a backup point guard on a contending team or start on a team full of young players who are in need of a veteran's guidance.

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18. Kevin Martin

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Martin has showed that he willing to come off the bench and provide scoring this year. His big contract will be coming to an end this summer and scorers of his caliber never have to look for a team for too long.

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17. Nikola Pekovic

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Pekovic is coming off the best NBA season of his career, in which he averaged 16.3 points and 8.8 rebounds. He is a huge guy and a prototypical center. You can bet that he will get more than one or two calls this summer.

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16. O.J. Mayo

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Mayo has a player option this summer, but after a rather successful season behind him, he will most likely enter unrestricted free agency and look for a pay raise. The former No. 3 overall pick averaged 15.3 points this season and can score in a variety of ways.

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15. Brandon Jennings

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Jennings is approaching his qualifying offer year, and he could end up becoming a free agent. While he has only shot over 40 percent from the field in one of his four seasons, he would have no trouble finding a starting point guard job somewhere in the league.

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14. Greg Oden

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Oden has suffered with chronic knee problems ever since he entered the league, but he will be looking to return to the NBA for next season. If he could ever manage to stay healthy, the former No. 1 overall pick personifies a rare breed of defensive centers.

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13. Tony Allen

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Allen is a defensive ace, and many consider him to be the best perimeter defender in the game. While he is 31, you can bet that quite a few teams will look to recruit him. Any team without a superstar at the shooting guard spot would benefit from having a defensive stopper playing big minutes, and Allen fits the bill.

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12. Monta Ellis

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Ellis has an $11M player option for next season, and it will be interesting to see if he opts out and looks for a long-term contract. While he is rarely efficient, he can still create looks for himself and his teammates and is a solid scorer.

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11. Jarrett Jack

Jack
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Jack has had a very productive season, shooting over 40 percent from beyond the arc. He is a terrific backup point guard, and any team looking for back court depth will consider him. While he would rather dominate the ball, he can also be effective off the ball.

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10. J.J. Redick

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Redick was traded at this year's trade deadline, but he will be a free agent this summer. His 3-point shooting ability and overall versatility in scoring the ball make him a perfect sixth man so many teams will look to acquire his services.

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9. Paul Millsap

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The 2012-13 season was not Millsap's best, but he is still quite a versatile power forward. While Paul is an undersized power forward, he is strong enough to bang with most big men in the post and would fit on most NBA teams.

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8. J.R. Smith

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Smith took down the Sixth Man Of The Year award and will naturally be coveted this summer. He has a player option for just under $3M and there is no doubt that he will look for more money than that after a successful year.

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7. David West

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West has been great ever since he came back from his ACL injury. Even at the age of 32, he is a capable offensive weapon and a physical defender.

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6. Andre Iguodala

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Iguodala has a one-year, $15.9M player option remaining in his contract, but he will most likely opt out and look for a long-term commitment. He is a terrific athlete and one of the best perimeter defenders in the league.

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5. Al Jefferson

Al
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Jefferson is still one of the better centers in the league and averaged 17.8 points and 9.2 rebounds this season. He is not quite the franchise-changing type of a player, but he can be a very solid secondary go-to-guy on a team with a legit superstar.

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4. Andrew Bynum

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Bynum didn’t play a single game in 2012-13, but he will still most likely find close to max money somewhere in the league. If healthy (and that’s a big if) Bynum is one of the best offensive centers in the league and a legitimate piece to build around.

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3. Josh Smith

Josh
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Most expected Smith to be traded at this year’s trade deadline, but he ultimately finished the season in Atlanta. He has said that he considers himself to be worthy of a max contract, and it will be interesting to which teams try to acquire his services.

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2. Dwight Howard

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When healthy, Howard is the best center in the league. His supreme athleticism and commitment to defense make him a unique specimen in the NBA. Kobe Bryant has a torn Achilles and could miss a decent chunk of next season, which could force Howard to look for another team this summer.

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1. Chris Paul

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Paul and Howard are really the only two franchise-changing players in this year’s free agency. Most consider Paul to be the best point guard in the league, as he is the ultimate playmaker. After an early postseason exit, he could be looking for a new team this summer.

 

 

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