It's More Than LeBron, Wade and Bosh

How much more can we take? All we continually here is about LeBron, DWade and Chris Bosh. There are smatterings of Joe Johnson, Carlos Boozer, Dirk, Amar'e and now, Paul Pierce as well.

There are other worthy free agents out there. Outside of those listed above, a few of these NBA players could find a new home. Here are my five guys among those that are unrestricted free agents that can help your favorite team. (We'll also check out my top 5 restricted free agents, too.)

Lee has never received his due
in New York.

1. David Lee - We all know the Knicks primary interest lies with LBJ. And think what you want about Lee and his abilities. Lee won't be the guy that carries a team, but he can be an instrumental piece in the grand scheme of things. All Lee did last season for a much maligned Knicks club was average 20.3 points a game to add to his 11.7 rebounds per. Don't forget the fact that the former Gator shoots over 50% from the field (career 55.7%). He could very well stay in New York if Donnie Walsh can only land one big free agent as long as that one isn't Chris Bosh.

2. Udonis Haslem - He's been lost in the limelight and he prefers it that way. If you need something done, Haslem is your guy. Need a rebound? He's there. Need someone to give a foul? There he is. He may not be a huge contributor on the offensive end (except for offensive rebounds), but he has intangibles that you can't place your finger on. He has massive heart and that makes him a valuable commodity for any organization.

Allen is still an elite NBA shooter.

3. Ray Allen - Allen is on the record as saying he doesn't want to play anywhere else but Boston. That may be out of his hands if another team offers him the right package. It was rumored that the Celtics were trying to deal the 34-year-old shooting guard before the trading deadline. No one bit, but that's not all bad. There may have been a team or two that was waiting until after the season because they could keep a good player and/or a draft pick that the C's may have been requiring. Allen can still shoot, and shoot well. He can carry you, but not on a nightly basis.

4. John Salmons - Salmons was injected with a new found enthusiasm once he was shipped to Milwaukee. Maybe it was the fact that Salmons got more minutes that led to his improvement. Just compare the numbers between Chicago and Milwaukee and see for yourself.

• Chicago: FG% - 42.0%; FT% - 78.9%; PPG - 12.7
• Milwaukee: FG% - 46.7%, FT% - 86.7%; PPG - 19.9

Salmons chose to opt-out of his final year. The Bucks may sway away from trying to keep Salmons only based on the thought that Michael Redd is due to be back. Need a solid shooting guard? Here's your guy.

5. Raymond Felton - The Bobcats will try to keep the former Tar Heel, but may not be successful even with Michael Jordan aboard. The only thing that concerns me about Felton is that his assists and points have decreased over the last two seasons. He also saw less minutes last year under Larry Brown. If Felton wants paid, it will most likely occur with another team. Felton is still capable of producing the same numbers he had in '07-'08 (14.4 PPG, 7.4 APG) provided it's the right fit.

There are also some good possibilities on the restricted side. All you need is an offer and these five guys can help your team.

1. Rudy Gay - Gay has heard it all about his attitude. He put that a bit behind him as he and Grizzlies head coach Lionel Hollins seem to get on the same page during last season. Memphis isn't that far away from making the playoffs and keeping Gay in the fold is extreme importance in that quest. If the Grizzlies want to keep him, they have to match a substantial offer.

2. Tyrus Thomas - Maybe now is the time Thomas shows everyone he can play at a high level. He better because that's the knock. Thomas has a world of potential and the Bobcats could be the beneficiary if he'll just play the way MJ and Larry Brown want him to play. If not, Thomas could be an upgrade for another team and maybe even prove to be that guy that makes the difference.

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 and threads and do.

3. Josh Childress - After two years in Greece and solidifying a resume', Childress appears to be headed back stateside and the NBA. He has until July 15 to opt-out of his Olympiakos Pierus contract. It will most likely happen before then. Atlanta still holds the cards here as they still hold his rights. If Joe Johnson leaves the ATL, I suspect they will attempt to hold onto Childress.

4. Luis Scola - There's only one downside to Scola. He's 30. That's it. This is his one shot to make the big bucks...and Houston's prepared. With Yao Ming staying, keeping Scola could provide that key cog in the Rockets starting lineup. I would expect a couple of teams will try and test Houston's stance on matching any offer made to Scola. They have a history (see Carl Landry).

5. J.J. Redick - He won't blaze by you in the open court. He won't provide that posterizing moment (unless he's on the wrong end of it). He won't dish out that behind the back pass. But Redick will hit the outside shot maybe better than any other shooting guard available via the restricted route. He's still a bit defensively challenged, but he'll give the effort despite knowing this. If you have a need at the #3, Redick is your best bet especially if you don't have a ton of money.

No, most of these names won't blow you away, but every one can be added to a roster and provide to be a valuable piece to a team's success.