Player Notes

James recorded a triple-double in the Heat's overtime win against the Spurs in Game 6 on Tuesday. He finished with 32 points (11-26 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 10 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals, and a block in 50 minutes.
Recommendation: James picked up his intensity near the end of the game and did so while playing the entire second half and overtime. He lost his headband during the second half and played the rest of the game without it. James' triple-double was his 11th career postseason triple-double.

Andersen will likely be back in the Heat's rotation for Tuesday's Game 6 against the Spurs, the South Florida Sun-Sentinel reports.
Recommendation: During the first three games of the series, Andersen averaged 12.7 minutes nightly, but coach Erik Spoelstra trotted out small-ball lineups in each of the past two contests, which have kept him glued to the bench. Andersen's energy in the frontcourt has been quite valuable during Miami's playoff run, as he has tallied six points, 2.3 boards, and 0.7 blocks per tilt when he has taken the court in the series.

Hansbrough finished the 2012-13 season averaging 7.0 points (43.2 percent from the floor and 72 percent at the foul line) with 4.6 rebounds in a career-low 16.9 minutes.
Recommendation: Hansbrough experienced a further drop in playing time during the 19-game playoff run, as the team's weak bench was a non-factor in the postseason. He appears to have become less important to the team's rotation than he had been the past few years, but still, we expect the Pacers to extend a qualifying offer to Hansbrough and retain him for another season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.