Player Notes

Jerebko is encouraged by the recent signing of new head coach Maurice Cheeks, MLive.com reports.
Recommendation: It was an open secret that Jerebko and former Pistons coach Lawrence Frank did not see eye to eye, which helps explain his reduced role in two seasons under Frank's direction. In 2012-13, Jerebko posted career lows in points (7.7), rebounds (3.8), field-goal percentage (44.9), and minutes (18.1). Moreover, he only appeared in 49 of 82 contests, after missing two games combined in his first two campaigns in Detroit, so a change of scheme could invigorate the mindset and production of the hybrid forward.

West, who becomes an unrestricted free agent July 1, is a top offseason priority of the Pacers, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Recommendation: West expressed his desire to return to Indiana earlier in June, so both sides are motivated to make a reunion happen.

Horford averaged career highs in points (17.4), rebounds (10.2) and minutes (37.2) in 2012-13.
Recommendation: After missing the vast majority of last season with a torn pectoral muscle, Horford returned to form and emerged as one of the NBA's best big men. The former Florida star often played out of position alongside Josh Smith but still managed to shoot an efficient 54.3 percent from the field. However, he struggled to get to the line (2.8 attempts per game) as well as make free throws at an efficient rate (64.4 percent). Atlanta's roster will likely look very different next season, and given the possible departure of Josh Smith, Horford, who has three years remaining on his $60 million deal, could be the face of the franchise in 2013-14.

Johnson averaged 6.6 points and 3.9 rebounds in 15.0 minutes for the Hawks this season.
Recommendation: In his second season with the team, Johnson put up nearly identical numbers to those he posted in 2011-12. He, along with Anthony Tolliver, served as a versatile defender off the bench. Unlike Tolliver, however, Johnson thrived more in the interior and was often able to draw contact from opposing defenders. The 29-year-old is a restricted free agent this offseason, and his fate with the team likely will not be decided until later in the summer, as the Hawks appear to be in play for a number of big free agents.

Tolliver provided solid interior defense and rebounding off the bench for the Hawks this season.
Recommendation: In his fifth NBA season, Tolliver averaged 4.1 points and 2.5 assists in 15.5 minutes per game. He appeared in 62 games, starting 11, when Al Horford or Zaza Pachulia were out of the lineup. The 28-year-old is a very versatile defender, as his combination of size and strength enables him to guard multiple positions. He is still very much a work in progress offensively, however, and has a tendency to float to the perimeter, as evidenced by the fact that he attempted nearly three times as many 3-pointers than free throws in 2012-13. Tolliver is an unrestricted free agent this summer and will almost certainly be a target for several teams. He's played for five franchises in five seasons and, depending on Atlanta's potentially tight cap situation should they acquire Dwight Howard and/or Chris Paul, Tolliver could be suiting up for his sixth tea! m next season.

Petro averaged 3.5 points and 3.6 rebounds in just 31 games this season - his first with the Hawks.
Recommendation: The 27-year-old primarily served as a post defender, as his offensive game remains largely unpolished. He's an active rebounder when given the opportunity but rarely logged enough minutes to make a significant fantasy impact. His three-year, $10 million deal expires this offseason and it is very unlikely that he'll be in a Hawks uniform next season. However, a team in need of a veteran, end-of-the-bench big man will likely give Petro a shot for a much cheaper contract.

Lewis is unsure whether he will accept his player option for the 2013-14 season, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Recommendation: Depending on the who returns to the Heat next season, Lewis could play an integral role in his second season with the team. There is an impending decision on whether to amnesty Mike Miller and the two years (and $12.8 million) remaining on his deal, as Miami maneuvers to avoid paying the more severe penalties for surpassing the luxury tax threshold. Meanwhile, Lewis has appeared in 11 of 21 playoff tilts, averaging just 1.5 points (on 40 percent shooting), while missing all four three-point attempts, in 4.2 minutes.

Scott averaged 4.6 points on 47.6 percent shooting in 40 games for the Hawks in his first NBA season.
Recommendation: The rookie second-rounder out of Virginia played a very minor role this season, often appearing near the end of blowout contests. However, at the end of the regular season when the team was resting starters, Scott put up some impressive lines - including two consecutive double-doubles, punctuated by a 23-point, 14-rebound performance in the season finale. At 6-foot-8 with marginal athleticism, he's a bit undersized for the power forward position and his contract for next season is non-guaranteed, meaning his spot on the roster could be in jeopardy. He'll need to perform well at the Las Vegas Summer League to impress new coach Mike Bundenholzer, but he'll likely receive some looks from other teams should the Hawks opt to go in a different direction.

Smith turned in yet another solid statistical season in 2012-13, leading the Hawks to the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Recommendation: Smith's season averages (17.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists) were, for the most part, right on par with his career numbers and he failed to score in double figures just seven times. He shot 46.5 percent from the field and 30.3 percent from beyond the arc but regressed noticeably at the charity stripe (63.0 percent in 2011-12; 51.7 percent this season). At 27 years old, Smith is in the prime of his career and ranks among the league's elite forwards. As an unrestricted free agent this offseason, he'll draw plenty of interest and will likely seek a long-term, maximum contract. The Hawks could be the team to offer him that deal, but it appears they will first try their luck in acquiring Chris Paul and/or Dwight Howard.

Jones did not appear in an NBA game this season.
Recommendation: Jones, who entered the league in 2005, has not appeared in an NBA game since the 2009-10 season. The Warriors plucked him from the D-League in late April and he remained with the team throughout the playoffs. There is little chance Jones returns to the Warriors, or the NBA for that matter, next season.

Granger (knee) will more than likely remain off the trade market this offseason, ESPN reports.
Recommendation: Despite Granger entering the final year of his contract worth $14 million, the Pacers figure to keep the band together in hopes that a healthy wing rotation is enough to overtake the Heat in the Eastern Conference next year. His season-long knee concerns allowed Paul George to break out as a legitimate two-way player, so the onus will not be on Granger anymore to carry the scoring burden. However, Granger's rehab this summer will ultimately determine the kind of a workload he'll be able to handle during the 2013-14 season.

Radmanovic intends to play in the NBA next season, the Wasserman Media Group reports.
Recommendation: While not the greatest of sources, the middling wing presence will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, but considering he's coming off his least productive season -- 1.3 points (on 30.2 percent shooting) and 1.1 boards in 5.7 minutes per game across 25 contests -- he may have to resort to playing professionally in Europe or elsewhere, if basketball is indeed in his future.

Hill (hip) is expected to be fully functional by the start of the season, Lakers.com reports.
Recommendation: This is not surprising news, as Hill has had several months to recover. He may see rotational minutes next season, as the Lakers are thin in the frontcourt off the bench.

New head coach Jason Kidd wants to use Wallace as a point-forward, the New York Post reports.
Recommendation: The offense will undoubtedly still run through Deron Williams and Brook Lopez, but this could be an interesting idea, as Wallace has solid ball-handling skills for a player his size. Perhaps coach Kidd is hoping that a new role will rejuvenate Wallace after a horrid 2012-13 campaign.

Camby does not intend to retire, ESPN New York reports.
Recommendation: This comes as no surprise given that Camby is owed in excess of $4 million in each of the next two seasons. He hopes to be healthy enough to contribute as the Knicks' backup center, but will probably stick around for the money even if he isn't able to have any impact.

James lived up to his word on picking up the slack, carrying the Heat to a Game 4 win against the Spurs with 33 points (15-25 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT) to go with 11 rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks in 41 minutes of action.
Recommendation: James set the tone early in the game on both ends of the court, allowing his contagious aggressive efforts to spread throughout the entire Heat team. His presence on the court evidently pressured the Spurs defense throughout the entire game, creating multiple opportunities for himself as well as teammates. His Game 3 performance may very well seem like a forgotten thought, as the MVP looks to continue excelling for the remainder of the series, as the Heat tie the Spurs up at 2-2.

Duncan scored 20 points (6-10 FG, 8-10 FT) to go with five rebounds, one assist, and one block in a Game 4 loss to the Heat.
Recommendation: While Duncan played an efficient overall game, he did not assert himself to be a dominant force on the glass. His performance on Thursday ties his worst outing in terms of rebounds this postseason, and he will need to bounce back for the Spurs to take a convincing lead against the Heat once again.

Henson has put on nearly 15 pounds since the end of the season, the Racine Journal Times reports.
Recommendation: 15 pounds seems like a lot of weight to put on in six weeks, but Henson could stand to add both fat and muscle, so this should definitely be seen as a positive. While he looked awkward and lanky on the floor during his rookie season, Henson has excellent length and some deceptive athleticism. If he continues to develop alongside Larry Sanders, the Bucks could end up with one of the best young big-men duos in the league.

White averaged just 7.2 minutes per contest in 12 games with the Celtics and did not make an appearance during the playoffs.
Recommendation: The 29th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft managed to block six shots in just 86 minutes of court time, but he's hanging on in the league by a thread and will likely have to battle for an NBA roster spot heading into the 2013-14 season.

Bosh had a double-double in a Game 4 win against the Spurs, tallying 20 points (8-14 FG, 4-4 FT) and 13 rebounds. He added one assist, two steals, and two blocks in 38 minutes of action.
Recommendation: Thursday's performance marked arguably one of Bosh's best performances all postseason long. His presence in the post was evident on both ends of the court, blocking two shots and altering several others. With a slight change in strategy on coach Erik Spoelstra's part favoring Mike Miller over Udonis Haslem and Chris Andersen in the rotation, it appears more opportunities have opened up for Bosh. Whether or not this continues remains to be seen, but the extra space in the low post evidently has given Bosh a boost of much-needed confidence.

Green got off to a slow start during the 2012-13 season but averaged 17.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 0.8 steals after the All-Star break.
Recommendation: Green also shot 49 percent from the field and 44 percent from beyond the arc after the break, so his improvement wasn't just the result of increased playing time. His importance to the Celtics was further highlighted in the first round of the playoffs, when he put up 20.3 points in 43 minutes per game. Green, Rajon Rondo and Avery Bradley give the Celtics a young nucleus to build around, if the organization decides to move on from Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce. Even if Pierce and Garnett stick around, Green figures to see starter's minutes in 2013-14.

Wilcox appeared in 61 games during the 2012-13 season and averaged 4.2 points (on 71 percent shooting), 3.0 rebounds, and 0.5 blocks in 14 minutes.
Recommendation: Wilcox averaged just 6.6 field goal attempts per 36 minutes, which explains the otherwise outlandish shooting percentage. He doesn't have any particular strengths worth mentioning but does seem to know his own (numerous) limitations and can thus play 10-to-15 minutes per game without hurting a team too much. Wilcox is set to become an unrestricted free agent and probably won't be a priority for the Celtics given that players of his caliber are a dime a dozen. It's hard to imagine that any team will get much more out of him than the Celtics did last season.

Summers played in just two games for the Clippers this season, accumulating two points and two rebounds.
Recommendation: At the beginning of April, Summers was signed by the Clippers for the rest of the season but saw the court for seven minutes in total. He is signed through 2013-14, but his contract isn't guaranteed, and the Clippers could opt to cut him at anytime.