Who are we hoping to sign in 2008 when we have all of that cap room? There really aren't going to be too many big names available. Here is what I found.
Kevin Garnett - player option
- While I love the idea of picking him up, the guy is going to be over 30 himself at that point. We probably are hoping to sign somebody for the future and not simply a few good years.
Dwight Howard - Restricted free agent
- This is probably the ideal signing for the Spurs. Howard will be a highly competant player that would be absolutely vicious alongside Tim Duncan. But with Orlando on the up and up it is unclear whether Howard will even be interested in leaving. Also, the Magic will be able to extend his contract well before the Spurs can even make a bid.
Emeka Okafor - Restricted free agent
- Much like the 04 draft, Okafor is probably the runner up to Howard. Hes probably not going to be as good of a player, but hes a beast none the less. The Bobcats don't look like they're going to be in a position to contend anytime soon and Emeka might enjoy the prospect of a few good years with Timmy and then a future as the face of a franchise. But again, Charlotte can extend him well before the Spurs have a shot at him.
Kevin Garnett is probably the easiest to obtain of this list, but hes also a player for the short-term and won't be as long-lasting as Howard. Who do we sign?
Now, we could always use our cap room to facilitate a sign and trade as well...which means that lots of other options open up. But those 3 are the only real options via free agency.
