Free Agency Predictions

[RedOctober3829]

Where do you think the following players will go? We'll throw Paul George in the mix as he seems to be on the move too. I'll also throw in some Celtics-related players that could be FA's if they get a max FA. Obviously Durant and Curry are FAs but they are clearly going back to Golden State so I won't include them.

Gordon Hayward--Celtics
Paul George--Celtics
Blake Griffin--Heat
Kyle Lowry--Spurs
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Trail Blazers
Rudy Gay--Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Nets
Jrue Holiday--Knicks
George Hill--Mavericks
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Igoudala--Raptors
Jeff Teague--Magic
Zach Randolph--Warriors
Kelly Olynyk--Nuggets
Amir Johnson--Raptors
Jonas Jerekbo--Celtics on a minimum deal

If you want to add in any random predictions such as surprise trades, coaching firings, player releases, or anything else so you can say "You heard it here first" go right ahead.

Depending on what team you choose, put your predicted trade for Paul George below as well.

Pacers get
Avery Bradley
Marcus Smart
Terry Rozier
BOS 2018 1st
LAC 2019 1st

 

[BigSoxFan]

Gordon Hayward--Jazz
Paul George--Rockets
Blake Griffin--Clippers
Kyle Lowry--Raptors
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay--Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Sixers
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Spurs
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Iguodala--Sixers
Jeff Teague--Jazz
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Raptors
Jonas Jerekbo--Celtics

 

[Auger34]

Red,

The obvious next question after looking at your predictions and what you think the Celtics will give up for George is, where and what for) do the Celtics trade Jae Crowder? Without looking at cap implications, in your scenario, I'd say the obvious fit would be to LAC for Pat Beverley

 

[RedOctober3829]

Red,

The obvious next question after looking at your predictions and what you think the Celtics will give up for George is, where and what for) do the Celtics trade Jae Crowder? Without looking at cap implications, in your scenario, I'd say the obvious fit would be to LAC for Pat Beverley

I did not think about what the Celtics would do with Crowder. That scenario sounds great to me as they would need a good defensive guard next to IT.

 

[DeJesus Built My Hotrod]

I did not think about what the Celtics would do with Crowder. That scenario sounds great to me as they would need a good defensive guard next to IT.

Love Beverley but at 6'1" he and IT are going to get decimated on switches. I prefer the version of the Pacers deal that has Smart staying in Boston.

 

[MillarTime]

Gordon Hayward--Celtics
Paul George--Celtics
Blake Griffin--Thunder
Kyle Lowry--Spurs
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay-- Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Sixers
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Knicks
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Igoudala--Warriors
Jeff Teague--Mavs
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Raptors
Jonas Jerekbo--Heat

Pacers get:
Bradley
Crowder
BOS 2018 1st
Memphis 2019 1st

 

[RG33]

Gordon Hayward--Jazz
Paul George--Celtics
Blake Griffin--Celtics
Kyle Lowry--Raptors
Paul Millsap--Suns
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay--Nuggts
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Heat
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Twolves (Rubio traded)
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Igoudala--Warriors
Jeff Teague--Knicks
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Warriors
Jonas Jerekbo--Nets

Pacers get:
Bradley
Crowder
BOS 2018 1st
LAL 2018 1st

 

[Grin&MartyBarret]

Gordon Hayward--Jazz
Paul George--Lakers
Blake Griffin--Suns
Kyle Lowry--Minnesota
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Sacramento
Rudy Gay--Celtics
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Nets
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Jazz
Danilo Gallinari--Sacramento
Andre Igoudala--Warriors
Jeff Teague--Knicks
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Warriors
Jonas Jerekbo--San Antonio

 

[RedOctober3829]

Gordon Hayward--Jazz
Paul George--Lakers
Blake Griffin--Suns
Kyle Lowry--Minnesota
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Sacramento
Rudy Gay--Celtics
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Nets
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Jazz
Danilo Gallinari--Sacramento
Andre Igoudala--Warriors
Jeff Teague--Knicks
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Warriors
Jonas Jerekbo--San Antonio

What does LAL give up for George?

 

[RedOctober3829]

Gordon Hayward--Jazz
Paul George--Rockets
Blake Griffin--Clippers
Kyle Lowry--Raptors
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay--Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Sixers
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Spurs
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Iguodala--Sixers
Jeff Teague--Jazz
Zach Randolph--Grizzlies
Kelly Olynyk--Nets
Amir Johnson--Raptors
Jonas Jerekbo--Celtics

What do the Rockets give up for George?

 

[lovegtm]

Initial prediction I'll make is that the LAC 19 pick doesn't get moved in any deal, since it's very likely to not convey now that the Clips lost CP3.

 

[Swedgin]

Gordon Hayward--Celtics
Paul George--Celtics
Blake Griffin--Clippers
Kyle Lowry--Raptors
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay--Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards
JJ Redick--Magic
Jrue Holiday--Timberwolves
George Hill--Spurs
Danilo Gallinari-- Heat
Andre Igoudala--Warriors
Jeff Teague--Utah
Zach Randolph--Griz

Pacers get:
Bradley
Crowder
LAL 2018/SAC 2019 1st

 

[amfox1]

Gordon Hayward--Celtics (max deal)
Paul George--Lakers*
Blake Griffin--Clippers (max deal)
Kyle Lowry--Timberwolves (T'wolves trade Rubio to NYK for 2nd round pick)
Paul Millsap--Nuggets
Serge Ibaka--Raptors
Rudy Gay--Thunder
Otto Porter--Wizards (match offer from Nets)
JJ Redick--Sixers
Jrue Holiday--Pelicans
George Hill--Mavericks
Danilo Gallinari--Heat
Andre Igoudala--Raptors
Jeff Teague--Clippers
Zach Randolph--Celtics (midlevel)
Kelly Olynyk--Nets (Celtics do not match offer)
Amir Johnson--Rockets (into an exception)
Jonas Jerebko--Heat (into an exception)

*Lakers finally cave and give up Brandon Ingram. Deal is Clarkson, Ingram and a 2020 first round pick for a renegotiated-and-extended George. Ainge offers Crowder, Bradley and two lotto-protected first rounders but cannot match Ingram's star power.

Dwyane Wade gets bought out by CHI and signs with CLE for the min. Carmelo Anthony stays with NYK, as CLE cannot find a taker for Kevin Love.