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Free Agency, Trades, Draft

I've been wanting a post to discuss our opinions about free agents this summer, any possible trades and the draft.  I know we want money to resign Monta and Biedrins, but that doesn't mean we can't have a few tricks up our sleeves nor can we have some dreams?  Sorry, if this is too soon for some of you, but I've waited until the playoffs would end.

The Draft: unfortunately, I haven't found the time to research picks that are over the top 15.  
Honestly, the only ones I like in the draft besides the top 2 are Brewer, Horford and Acie Law.  Yeah, I doubt we could get Horford, but Acie Law could be possible with a few moves.  We need someone other than Baron handling the ball, and not Monta or Sjax.  I think Bdiddy was averaging over 40 minutes in the playoffs and unfortunately, ran out of gas in the 2nd round.  Brewer, we already got guys like him so... yeah, I wouldn't know who's good in the late picks/2nd round.

Notable free agents:
+Gerald Wallace-- Man, I love this guy.  Although he has bad fg & ft percentages, I love his energy.  His hustle for the ball is admiring; gotta love his steals and blocks.  However, he's probably gonna get paid, and Charlotte's gonna resign him 'cos they got A LOT of money to spend.

+Anderson Varejao-- Like Wallace, he's an energy player.  Horrible at the line, but fantastic with the rebounds.  Not a big fan of his hair, though.

+Chuck Hayes-- Pure hustle, post player, gets you rebounds for his size.  There's a reason why he's always in foul trouble...  Went to Kentucky w/ Azubuike.

+Jamaal Magloire-- Man, I haven't seen this guy play in a LONG time, so I'm pretty ignorant about him.  He was great w/ Bdiddy on the Hornets, though.  Not a fan of his contract.

+Antawn Jamison-- We love the guy, but I wouldn't want him back.  He's got a super-star salary. Soft, Defense? come on...

Trades:
+Marcus Camby-- This guy's monster.  Statistically, I love his numbers.  Probably one of the only big guy I would trade for.  His salary is very nice for his production.  His health is a concern though... personally, I think he should bulk up 10 pounds and build his stamina.  Enough to take more pounding, but not too much to take away his running ability.  I rather have him than the people who've suggest K-mart.

+Josh Smith-- He improves every year.  If he improves his jumper/3 and stays consistent , then he's like 20-10-5-5 3treys guy.  Of course, that would only be in Atlanta; he's another guard, but I just love how many blocks he puts up... Not to mention he's a highlight waiting to happen.  Atlanta would probably keep J-Smoove w/ JJ and their PG they're gonna pick this year(if they don't get a PG... then wow).

Yes, I'm aware of the tax and cap.
Of course, I'm probably gonna take some heat, but I like to hear what your reasonable fantasy trades, or pickups are(don't say Lebron, please something a little realistic?). Nevertheless, I would prioritize on signing Barnes, Azubuike, Powell, Biedrins and Monta first.

This FanPost is a submission from a member of the mighty Golden State of Mind community. While we're all here to throw up that W, these words do not necessarily reflect the views of the GSoM Crew. Still, chances are the preceding post is Unstoppable Baby!