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CHRIS MANNIX
June 04, 2012
While only three teams—the Nets, Mavs and Lakers—appear in the running for the top prize, point guard Deron Williams, these free agents will drum up interest this summer
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June 04, 2012

Market Watch

While only three teams—the Nets, Mavs and Lakers—appear in the running for the top prize, point guard Deron Williams, these free agents will drum up interest this summer

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ERSAN ILYASOVA PF Bucks

At 24, he has blossomed in his fourth season, averaging career highs in points (13.0) and rebounds (8.8) while knocking down 45.5% of his threes. "He's the prototypical modern power forward," says one scout of the 6'9" 235-pounder.

WHO WANTS HIM

To keep Ilyasova away from the Nets and the Celtics, Milwaukee will have to use a sizable chunk of its cap room ($12 million).

ROY HIBBERT C Pacers

Recent deals for Brendan Haywood (six years, $55 million) and Tyson Chandler (four years, $58 million) have set the market for centers—which will benefit the vastly improved Hibbert, a restricted free agent.

WHO WANTS HIM

Dallas and Cleveland have the need and the cap space, and Houston has been pursuing a center for years—but Indiana will think long about matching any offer.

STEVE NASH PG Suns

He says Phoenix needs to upgrade this summer or he's gone. He'll attract attention despite concerns about his age (38) and his back. "I would be worried about taking him out of that system," says one G.M. "His body has been conditioned to play one way his whole career. If he suddenly plays another, it might not hold up."

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