Huge news today in the Nba as more players than expected opted-out of the final year of their contracts to explore free agency, below is the players and latest rumours…

1. Elton Brand, big surprise coming off a injury filled year, many people were expecting him to play out the deal, Philly has become an immediate player, as are Chicago, Miami and Atlanta.

prediciton Elton ends in Eastern Conference, possibly Atlanta

2. Baron Davis, Huge suprise as Baron was in a back loaded deal and was due nearly 18 million, “Boom Dizzle” must have decided to win now, his health has been an issue and he feels that window closing, this situation is very difficult to peg as Baron researched teams like NY, Miami whihc had PG needs in the offseason but not the ability to outright sign him, as Gstate can offer the most money and have Monta Ellis (restricted)

prediction Baron will likely get signed and then dealt.

3. Gilbert Arenas, no surpirse wanted a max long term deal at the new salary cap, interesting developments now with other players available, as many league people believe the wiz are a better more balanced team without Arenas.

prediction Agent Zero resigns as he sells seats

4. Corey Magette, no surprise and he is leaving La he has had problems with the Clippers staff for some time, he should have been dealt at last years deadline, he wants to go to Orlando but it seems unlikely given their cap situation.

I haven’t heard anything about Ron Artest, who is also eligible to opt out of his current deal, which leads me to believe either he isn’t going to or he has waited right to the last second to so, and the announcment is delayed because of this.

 

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