Maggette is going to get at least the full mid-level. The Warriors could possibly pay him more than the mid-level. The Celtics and Spurs are also in the mix.
Posey will also most likely get the full mid-level. The Celtics are the front-runner to retain his services, but might have to give him a four-year offer to close the deal. Posey will be 32 in January.
Pietrus on Tuesday agreed to a deal with Orlando starting at approximately $5.2 million.
The Pistons also backed away from Jones. He had opted out of $3.1 million and the Heat have offered him a five-year deal starting at approximately $4 million.
That left two restricted free agents, Miles and former Piston Delfino. These would appear to be last-resort type signings.
Before it came down to signing one of those two players, Dumars would probably first attempt to re-sign Walter Herrmann, the Pistons' restricted free agent. Herrmann could make more money playing overseas, so he might balk at a one or two-year offer.
Again, there's no urgency for Dumars to sign a free agent. With the exception of Maggette, he's looking for an eighth or ninth guy in the rotation. Those types of players are readily available.
Dumars is still exploring trades, and with that in mind, he might be foolish to make a long-term, high-dollar commitment to a tier-two free agent.
He might be better to keep financial and roster flexibility until all trade scenarios are exhausted.
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