re: 2016-2017 Realistic scenario for Upgrading Roster

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That roster is no better than 6th in the West. 5th if it overachieved and remained completely healthy.

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I would be happy with 5th or 6th in the west. I will be real happy with 5th or 6th in the west if we can get players that fit gentry's system, stay healthy, and do not eat up our cap space for the 2017 free agency.

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The summer of 2017 is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated free agency periods of all-time, as there will be a number of unrestricted superstars on the market and an unprecedented salary cap.

The list of players who can be unrestricted free agents in 2017 includes Stephen Curry, LeBron James (if he signs another one-year deal this summer), Blake Griffin, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, Paul Millsap, Gordon Hayward, Greg Monroe, Derrick Rose, Rudy Gay, Andrew Bogut, Jrue Holiday, Danilo Gallinari, Andre Iguodala, J.J. Redick, Taj Gibson and George Hill among many others. Durant could also be unrestricted if he opts to sign a one-year deal this summer, as some have suggested.

Not to mention, the restricted free agents aren’t too shabby either. Barring extensions, that group could include Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rudy Gobert, C.J. McCollum, Nerlens Noel, Dennis Schroder, Victor Oladipo, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Nikola Mirotic, Otto Porter, Steven Adams, Michael Carter-Williams, Alex Len and Kelly Olynyk among others.

Throw in the fact that the 2017 salary cap has been projected to be in the ballpark of $107 million (which would be up from $70 million this season), and it’s clear that some huge contracts are going to be handed out, teams will have the ability to sign multiple max free agents (potentially forming a new super-team or two) and a ton of player movement could be in store.

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