UPDATE: Chandler signed a four-year, $56 million deal with the Knicks.
2. TYSON CHANDLER, CENTER
Dallas Mavericks
Age on Oct. 26, 2011: 29
Chandler evolved from an injury prone, lost cause to a top-notch defensive stopper since his run with the U.S. National team. His stock has continued to increase with a strong postseason in Dallas, both rebounding and shutting down opposing bigs. The Mavs will look to bring back Chandler, but they’ll have to pay; Chandler figures to be the top defensive center available in the class.
Unrestricted free agent
2011 stats: 10.1 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 0.4 APG, 18.4 PER
More on Chandler
2011 NBA free agent rankings and tracker
From 1 to 32, Bobby Bonett ranks and gives the low-down on the top NBA free agents available in the summer of 2011.
Guide:
PER: Player efficiency rating
Early termination option: Player may opt out of contract
Player option: Player may opt out of contract
Restricted free agent: Player's current team may match any other team's offer
Unrestricted free agent: No strings attached; player may sign anywhere
Note: Age of players is as of Oct. 26, 2011, exactly one year after the start of the 2010-11 season.
