Lakers in 6.
Free Agent Signings
Chris Bosh - NEW YORK. They're going to throw a whole lot of money at somebody, so why not start with a big man in hopes of luring a backcourt talent as well. Also, he's used to playing for shitty teams (Toronto)
Dwyane Wade -stays in MIAMI IF...(see Amare' Stoudemire)
Joe Johnson -NEW YORK I know people are gonna be disappointed it's not LeBron, but I'm not sure he's going anywhere. Clearly Johnson wants to get paid, and New York is willing to pay anyone for being able to tie their shoes, so it seems like a clear fit. Throw Bosh and Johnson together and the Knickerbockers should....SHOULD at least contend for the playoffs, but I still don't see them being a legit threat in the east.
Dirk Nowitski -stays in DALLAS. Dirk loves Cuban and still wants to prove he is an elite number 1 superstar on his own that can get it done in the playoffs.
Amare Stoudemire - his time is clearly up in Phoenix as he and Nash are clearly never going to get over the hump together. He signs with MIAMI.
LeBron James - staying put in CLEVELAND. He wants to build his legacy where he started and prove he can win a championship being the focal point. If he signs along side a Stoudamire, Bosh, or Wade people are going to say "see LeBron couldn't get it done on his own", just like they said about Kobe before last season.
Ray Allen - CHICAGO I think Jesus still has plenty of ball left in him. And it's obvious Chicago is in need of a clutch perimeter shooter to go along with D-Rose. Win or lose in the Finals I think Allen will realize his time with the Celtics is over.
Shaquille O'Neal - LA CLIPPERS Shaq returns to LA to try to take back some of Kobe's spotlight after #24 wins his 2nd Championship without The Diesel and Shaq is still sitting at 1. You might think think this is crazy bc Shaq wants to play for a contender, but with Davis and Gordon in the backcourt and Kaman emerging as a solid big, Shaq could be a piece that helps get opponents bigs into foul trouble. If Griffin comes back 100% watch out for the Clips to be a sleeper in the West next season.