Paul Pierce (Celtics), expires in 2008
The Celts have some young guys and if they miss the playoffs again maybe they don´t want to built around Pierce anymore. LaFrentz is another cap killer for them. It´s a longshot since Ainge and Isiah aren´t best friends.

Marcus Camby (Nuggets), expires in 2010
Camby has some injuries this year and maybe the Nuggets, looking for the lottery again, are looking to loose his contract. KMart is another big contract who hasn´t really worked out for them so far.

Rasheed Wallace (Pistons), expires in 2009
Led the Pistons to the ring last season but if Larry Brown leaves in the summer Sheed might not be right in MoTown anymore. The old UNC connection breaks up and Detroit hasn´t been very happy with Sheed this season.

Elton Brand (Clippers), expires in 2009
One of the few Clippers who has a big contract. If the Clippers again fail this season and aren´t making the playoffs Sterling might say good bye. We all know he is a cheap GM and he has Wilcox for the PF position. One of those two will definitely be dealt. Same goes for Corey Maggette but he is likely to stay.

Ron Artest (Pacers), expires in 2009
Doesn´t have a really big contract but we all know about the brawl. He is likely to leave Indiana and if there aren´t mayn offers out there the Knicks definitely have a chacne at landing the NY native, who played for Isiah when Thomas was the Pacers head coach.

Lamar Odom (Lakers), expires in 2009
The Lakers are rumored to make a push for Yao Ming in 2006 so they would need a lot of cap space. Odom has a big contract and maybe the Lakers have to choose between these two players. Odom´s situation also depends on the Lakers´ success.

Mike Miller (Grizzlies), expires in 2010
Long contract and he´s just one of many players in Memphis. Stromile Swift is a free agent in the summer and he will be pursued by some teams. If Memphis isn´t willing to pay Stro they might look at dumping Miller, too.

Wally Szczerbiak (Timberwolves), expires in 2009
Only a bench player in the moment. Has a long contract and Minny might look to surround KG with different talent. He´s also a NY native and Isiah already had interest in him.

Shareef Abdur Rahim (Blazers), free agent
Portland is looking at clearing cap space so maybe they just let him run out. But they also have bad contracts they would love to move, especially Ruben Patterson. They may shop a package of Ruben+SAR or even part with Zach Randoplh who has some problems with the people in Portland.

Samuel Dalembert (Sixers), free agent
Starts to play well in the moment but has trouble with the coach. Sixers look to dump Aaron McKie´s contract and maybe they package him with SamD to clear some cap space.

Ray Allen (Sonics), free agent
He´s looking for an extension but Seattle isn´t sure. He was rumored to be interested in Cleveland but if he leaves Seattle others teams also have a chance.

Michael Redd (Bucks), free agent
Will look for big bucks via free agency. Milwaukee isn´t sure about resigning. The Cavs have interest since Redd is a Ohio native.

Chris Webber (Kings), expires in 2007
Great player but also pretty old. I´m not even sure if the Kings want to part with him but his name was mentioned pretty often on this board but I don´t think he would fit New York´s plan for the future.


Those are players who I think could help New York in some way. I´m not sure if I forgot some players but it will definitely be an intersting summer for the Knicks.