With two weeks of NBA Free Agency having come and gone, let's take a look at some of the notable unrestricted free agents that are still available. There are former All-Stars and All-NBA defensive players who can still be solid contributors, but this will start with talking about a former MVP.
Derrick Rose interested in Milwaukee?
League sources told ESPN a few days ago that former MVP Derrick Rose and the Milwaukee Bucks were in discussions to set up a second meeting at some point this weekend in Los Angeles, with only the date needing to be worked out.
Apparently, the biggest obstacle is paying Rose, with the Bucks trying to trade John Henson to create cap room. Rose also met with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. While Rose is not the player he once was, he has still proven he can play well. Last season with the New York Knicks he averaged 18 points, 4.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds while shooting 47.1% from the field.
Rajon Rondo to the Pelicans?
The New Orleans Pelicans sent a contingent to meet with Rajon Rondo on Thursday to convince him to come to the team on a one-year deal. While the meeting was described as "excellent", Rondo has yet to sign with the team. He has also been linked Los Angeles Lakers and Knicks this offseason, although the latter is out likely out of the running now.
Last season the four-time All-Star and All-Defensive player averaged 7.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.4 steals. He shot 40.8% from the field and 37.6% on three-pointers.
Only rumors around Tony Allen
Longtime NBA veteran and six-time All-Defensive player Tony Allen is still searching for a home this offseason. The rumor mill has suggested that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Clippers are interested, but nothing definitive has taken place.
While his offensive efficiency has gone down recently, he is still a great defensive player. Last season the 35-year-old averaged 9.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 1.6 steals while shooting 46.1% from the field.
Pau Gasol is waiting
Pau Gasol opted out of his deal with the San Antonio Spurs about one month ago and is still a free agent.
Both sides said that there was mutual interest in him returning, but since then nothing has happened. The 36-year-old, who is a six-time All-Star and 4-time All-NBA player, can still be productive. Last year Gasol averaged 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 blocks while shooting 50.2% from the field and 53.8% on three-pointers.
Javelle McGee has yet to make a move
Last season the with the Golden State Warriors center Javelle McGee managed to revive his career and go from laughing stock to NBA Champion. Now he is a free agent and the Warriors would like to resign him, however, McGee has met with the Clippers and Sacramento Kings as he considers his options. In his lone season with the Warriors McGee averaged 6.1 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.9 blocks while shooting 65.2% from the field.
