They will be able to get two new players for Ford, and likely both of them will be contributors. If Bargnani plays better, Bosh and Calderon continue to progress, and they get concerted efforts from Kris Humphries and Joey Graham, this team could make strides in the rapidly improving Eastern Conference.14. Dallas Mavericks:Ahh yes! The debacle that has become the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks this off season will be doing a lot of remodeling…of their bench.The Mavericks have seven unrestricted free agents, one restricted free agent, and one player with limited salary protection.

Unfortunately for the Mavericks, the highest paid free agent to be is Devean George, who makes just over $2 million dollars. So even with so many players with expiring contracts, the Mavericks still don’t have cap flexibility.The other unrestricted free agents are Juwan Howard, Antione Wright, Malik Allen, Eddie Jones (player option), Jamaal Magloire, and Tyronn Lue.The restricted free agent is Jose Juan Barea, and the player with limited salary protection is Brandon Bass.The players they will most assuredly not be hanging onto include; Devean George, who after the whole Kidd fiasco has worn out his welcome Juwan Howard, who should probably just retire at this point. Malik Allen, who is useless regardless of whether he is on the team or not.The players who the Mavericks will try to hold onto are Brandon Bass, who has become a solid player up front for Dallas. Eddie Jones will probably be back as well since I would expect him not to opt out of his contract at his age.

Washington Wizards:I saved the Wizards and the Nuggets for last because they are without a doubt the two most intriguing teams this post season with apologies to the Suns.The two biggest names on the Washington team are both free agents. Gilbert Arenas and Antawn Jamison are both unrestricted free agents this season, and Washington most likely can’t sign them both.Out of the two it is no secret that Arenas is the most likely to be putting on a different jersey next season, but the question surrounding Agent Zero is whether he will opt out of his contract (he has an early termination option) or whether he will let the Wizards try to trade him and get value back.Jamison will most likely try to be resigned. He was the Wizards most consistent performer all season, and the Wizards will be hard pressed to try and find a replacement for his production at the power or small forward.The Wizards appear to be moving towards the future. Andray Blatche should continue to develop into a poor man’s Kevin Garnett with the skill set that he has at his disposal. Combine Blatche with Brendan Haywood, who is nothing more than a space eater, and the Wizards have a solid front court.Deshawn Stevenson might be a little too loud at times, but he is a good defender, and a good basketball player.