NBA free agency came and went with many of the big names in the league changing teams, including Dwight Howard and Josh Smith and now that the crazy period is over, execs get the chance to fill out their championship rosters and some of the top names on the market include Lamar Odom, Cole Aldrich, Daniel Gibson, Drew Gooden, Leandro Barbosa, Raja Bell and Tyrus Thomas.
There are a number of teams that still have space to sign free agents, including the Knicks, Bulls, Washington Wizards, Kings, Magic, Pistons and Rockets among others. Some of the top options on the market include Odom and Aldrich and while it has taken a while, there is a chance that the Lakers could still sign Odom. The 33-year-old has dealt with injuries over the past two years and while he is not the player he once was in Los Angeles, like when he was sixth man of the year in 2011 with 14.4 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, he still could provide some solid depth on the bench.
Odom has averaged 6.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists over the past two seasons and while he is over the hill when it comes to being an elite player, he can give solid minutes and depth for the Lakers who desperately need it. The Lakers made a number of moves this offseason with Nick Young and Wesley Johnson and adding Odom could help in 2013-14. Some other players that could interest the Lakers includes Drew Gooden as well as Raja Bell, but it is more likely that the team signs Odom.
Leandro Barbosa is coming into this year after dealing with injuries and while he is banged up, at 30-years-old he still cane give some solid minutes for a team out there. Daniel Gibson is an interesting option for teams out there, as is Drew Gooden despite dealing with injuries over the past two years. Gooden was once one of the most consistent forwards in the league and after signing a $30 million deal with the Bucks, he was released last month. Tyrus Thomas was released from the Charlotte Bobcats to make room for Al Jefferson and he could be a fit for the Knicks for the Bulls.
Al Harrington looks ready to sign with the Wizards and Antawn Jamison also is looking at the Chicago Bulls, Clippers and the Grizzlies as an option. Harrington is coming off injuries as well and after clearing waivers with the Magic he became a free agent. The Wizards are hoping that he can be the player he was a couple years ago when he averaged over 14 points and he could give the team some depth behind Emeka Okafor after averaging 14.2 points in 27.5 minutes per game for the Denver Nuggets. The Bulls and Clippers were reportedly interested in Harrington as well and they could end up going after one of the other names on the market.
