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http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2003-06-30-free-agents_x.htm

Gilbert Arenas, Golden State Warriors (R)

Position: Point guard.

Why he's a hot property: A young point guard who can shoot, run and,
rebound and run an offense.

Likely to end up with: Denver or remain with Warriors.

Elton Brand, L.A. Clippers (R)

Position: Power forward.

Why he's a hot property: A hard-working, no-frills, no-nonsense type;
big time rebounder and reliable scorer.

Likely to end up with: Remain with Clippers because they will likely
match any other offer.

P.J. Brown, New Orleans Hornets

Position: Power forward.

Why he's a hot property: Doesn't need the ball to be effective; solid
defender and rebounder.

Likely to end up with: Lakers, Spurs, Mavericks or remain with
Hornets.

Speedy Claxton, San Antonio Spurs

Position: Point guard.

Why he's a hot property: Stock really rose in NBA Finals, and he might
come fairly cheap.

Likely to end up with: Wizards, Lakers, Nets.

Juwan Howard, Denver Nuggets

Position: Power forward.

Why he's a hot property: Can score and rebound, works hard on defense
and is a decent passer.

Likely to end up with: Lakers, Sonics, Spurs, Magic or remain with
Nuggets.

Jim Jackson, Sacramento Kings

Position: Shooting guard.

Why he's a hot property: Can post up, is a big-time scorer, an
adequate defender and a smart player.

Likely to end up with: Lakers, Timberwolves, Bucks, 76ers or remain
with Kings.

Jason Kidd, New Jersey Nets (P)

Position: Point guard.

Why he's a hot property: The best point guard in the league; clever
passer and great rebounder.

Likely to end up with: Spurs, Mavericks or Nets.

Karl Malone, Utah Jazz

Position: Power forward.

Why he's a hot property: Smart and tough and still can get you 20 and
10.

Likely to end up with: Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets, Jazz.

Alonzo Mourning, Miami Heat

Position: Center.

Why he's a hot property: Can score, rebound and play defense and is a
hard worker; health is only concern.

Likely to end up with: Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Lakers, 76ers or
remain with Heat.

Jermaine O'Neal, Indiana Pacers

Position: Center-power forward.

Why he's a hot property: Best big man in the East; can score, block
shots, rebound and guard people.

Likely to end up with: Spurs or remain with Pacers.

Gary Payton, Milwaukee Bucks

Position: Point guard.

Why he's a hot property: Tough competitor can score and run a team;
great defender; can play off the ball, too.

Likely to end up with: Lakers, Pacers, Knicks, Heat or Warriors.

Scottie Pippen, Portland Trail Blazers

Position: Point guard, small forward.

Why he's a hot property: Smart player, a leader and good in the locker
room; can also settle a team down.

Likely to end up with: Lakers or stay with Trail Blazers.