My hopes:
Resign Terry. He's a solid 3 point threat, and if we can keep it to just that(not having to start would help) then I'd love to see him back, his energy and ability to get the crowd going during games really seems to help the team(and makes it more fun at the games). You won't find a much better veteran leader that is willing to take a back seat on court.
Resign Josh Smith. He shouldn't have a problem taking a fairly cheap contract from us, because Detroit is still paying him from his release if I remember correctly. If he passes the savings along to us(again), then he can remain in a good situation where he can likely start next season(unless he'd rather lead the 2nd unit again...which is ideal in my opinion). Also, for as long as Morey had wanted Josh, I don't see him just letting him walk. He showed improvement on our team over what he did with the Pistons, so there should be hope that he can still be the guy Morey craved.
Resign Brewer. The NBA salary cap is supposed to increase quite a bit this year(from 67.1m to 89m), and even more next, so we shouldn't have a problem resigning him. He's been in the league 8 years and played for 4 teams, he's not some hugely coveted player, although I would hate to see him leave. He shoots a career 43% FG, 29% 3PT, and 70% FT, despite his ability int he fast break, and his solid defense, sadly he's the one I'd be able to handle letting go between he and JSmith.
T Jones....So many different options with him. Personally I'd like to trade him, wrap him up with Papanikalou and take what we can get. I don't think we've got enough assets to trade for a true star this offseason(unless we package the Pels pick), so basically anything we get back that has two arms and legs works for me. Keeping him wouldn't be a letdown though.
KJ McDaniels. I wish this kid got a chance. The only way we can keep him around would be if we let Brewer walk, otherwise he'd just be warming the bench again, they do basically the same things, only KJ is younger and is undoubtedly cheaper.
Beverley. If he's the 3rd guard I'd love to have him on my team, if he's the starting PG for the season I think we've got to be worried.
Capela. I imagine there is a good chance he gets throw in on an unexpected trade that Morey finds a way to pull off...
Dorsey. Waive him.
FA's/Trade Targets:
Lawson would be my #1 target. We all saw numerous times this season/postseason where Harden differed to other guys. Whether that was because he wanted to "get them going" or because he was EXHAUSTED we will never know, but at least if we've got a guy like Lawson we can feel confident that there is another creator out there. He's reportedly not happy in Denver, and he's been mentioned as being shopped numerous times the last couple years, maybe it's finally time for a split. They need a PF, we have Jones to give them, more will be needed for salaries, but that's easily figured by Morey.
Brandon Jennings. I'm expecting Detroit to let him walk, since they went and took Reggie Jackson.
Brandon Knight. We won't be able to pry him from the Suns since they sent a pick to Milwaukee to get him, but that doesn't mean we cant throw an offer his way and force a match like we did to Memphis and Marc Gasol years ago(which worked out great with them having to drop salary a few years ago).
Tyson Chandler/Kosta Koufos. I dont know if either are willing to come off the bench, Koufos may finally get a chance to start if he leaves Memphis, and Chandler may think he's still starter quality(probably is on certain teams). These would be my targets for a backup 5 if Capela were involved in trade.
I don't see a chance for us to get Love, and I think just about everyone finally realizes Rondo isn't a solution, he's a new problem.
It gets worse....they live in enemy territory...Plano, TX.
unless he is a necessary piece in a blockbuster trade he likely will wear a Rocket jersey next year.
