The NBA free agent market is getting a bit thin as the summer rolls along and after a number of teams made signings last week, a handful of players are closer to making their moves, including Antawn Jamison, Anthony Tolliver and Al Harrington.
According to Pro Basketball Talk, Harrington is leaning towards signing with the Washington Wizards after he officially became a free agent and while he is coming off of a bad season, two years ago he averaged over 14 points and could add some veteran scoring to the roster. ESPN.com reports that Harrington could be an option for the guaranteed roster spot open on the Wizards and have gone after Harrington since he cleared waivers.
The team knows that he is coming back from surgery and is 33-years-old, but since he likely will sign for a low amount, he could join a roster that has Emeka Okafor and Jan Vesely and he could add some depth after playing in just 10 games last season. Harrington could get some interest from other teams, but he likely will end up with the Wizards.
Anthony Tolliver is a free agent and he has interest from a bunch of teams, including the Knicks, Magic, Spurs, Lakers, Bobcats, Jazz, and Bulls and it looks like he will be heading to Charlotte to sign with the Bobcats. According to Pro Basketball Talk, he was offered a minimum contract from the team and he also met with the staff, who he worked with in Golden State. The Bobcats feel they are turning around with Al Jefferson and Cody Zeller as a top draft pick along with Gerald Henderson and Kemba Walker and Tolliver could be another piece added.
Tolliver's best year was in 2010 with Golden State and he averaged 12.3 points and 7.3 rebounds in 32.3 minutes per game and has averaged 6.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in his career. Jamison was injured for part of last season and has interest from the Bulls, Grizzlies, Bobcats and Clippers and despite being 37-years-old, he should be able to give a team some solid minutes and play after being on the Lakers last season.
