Nine Under the Radar Free Agents You'll Want Your Team To Get

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I analyze the free agent market, and take a look at some ballers that will be on display this summer, but not be signed for max contracts that your team needs.

Eddie House

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Eddie house is a versatile, quick guard. He can run the point and stop the ball. He was an important piece to the Boston Celtics 2008 Championship run, but was traded for Nate Robinson, the man who's only famous for his dunking and height. House can bomb three's and is an addition you'll want.
My Prediction:Miami Heat

Hedo Turkoglu

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Turkoglu is not a free agent, but definitely is on the trading block. He himself said he wants out of Toronto, the Canadian team who will be reduced to nothing next year with Bosh 100% leaving, and Turkoglu leaving if (by if, i mean when) someone trades for him. Hedo is a quick, dominant guard who can do more then shoot. He can drive, post up, dunk and shoot threes, and lead a team. He has not had a chance to lead a team in his career, except for his co-star roles in Orlando and Toronto. Don't expect to find Turkoglu in a Raptors jersey next season on opening day.
My prediction: Cleveland Cavaliers, in a trade for Delonte West and Jamario Moon.

Kyle Lowry

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Lowry is a stud, with great speed and defense. He has developed a lights out shot, and versatile defense. He can run 1 guard and shift to a 2 guard. Lowry is an addition your team will want, who will probably be available this offseason, because his current team, the Houston Rockets, failed to make the playoffs, and lost Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming.
My prediction: Miami Heat

Brendan Haywood

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I know, I know, Haywood isn't always consistent. But those few games a year when he is tweeked- not drugs tweeked- but those 30ish games he is just in the zone, dropping about 25 points, getting nearly 8 rebounds, he could become the tipping point to any organization.
My prediction: Los Angeles Clippers

Jermaine O'Neal

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O'Neal is a 7'1" dominant center with strength and attitude. He isn't afraid to speak his mind and is a consistent shooter. Damn, I sound like i'm writing this for a dating site. But Jermaine O'Neal is a smart, versatile player who makes his own decisions, and pulls down boards respectively. This beast is an incredible dunker and can lead a team with his cocky attitude. Look for him to sign with a team that is a dominant force.
My prediction: Miami Heat

John Salmons

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Salmons made a name for himself in his Chicago days. He is a smart shooting guard, who dominates on defense. He is a remarkable shooter, with that shooters touch. He maintains a solid 19.3 PPG average, and is a full time starter, unless on a team that is stacked in which he is content with his role as a sixth man, with ample playing time coming off the bench. Plan on seeing Salmons in the starting lineup somewhere next season.
My prediction: Milwaukee Bucks

Shannon Brown

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Brown is averaging just 6.2 points per contest this season, problem being Kobe Bryant. Brown is leaving LA this summer, to get more ample playing time. Brown is a speedy 2 guard, who, most notably made the NBA Sprite Slam Dunk Contest this past year. He would dominate a team with a starting job, due to his assist ability. He is a quick, crafty guard who gets many assists.
My prediction: Cleveland Cavs

Jason Williams

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J-Will has been in the league for a while, thus developing experience and wisdom. He faded out of existence for a few years,but now popped up in Orlando. White Chocolate is an assist guard, only averaging 7.8 PPG, but complimentary averaging 9.0 APG. He can shoot the ball when he's open, but doesn't usually, preferring to pass the ball.
My prediction: Orlando Magic

Al Harrington

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Al is a paint force, at 6'9" and a meaty 250 pounds. He dives for balls and tries his hardest. Harrington is a leader, and is a great shooter with sexy form on his jump shot(see picture). He knows how to play center and power forward, and can do more then just that; he has a record of playing small forward. Harrington is an all around good player. He tends to be a little unpredictable off the court, but makes it up on the court in his abundant minutes in New York.
My prediction: Chicago Bulls

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