Player Notes

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.

Walker improved in nearly every statistical category this season, finishing with averages of 17.7 points, 5.7 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game on 42.3 percent shooting.
Recommendation: Walker was one of the few bright spots for an otherwise lowly Bobcats squad that finished with the league's second-worst record. After shooting 36.6 percent last season, Walker improved his shot selection and was able to get to the free-throw line at a higher rate (3.2 attempts per game in 2011-12; 4.5 in 2012-13). He still struggles with outside shooting (32.2 percent) and careless turnovers, but if Walker can continue to improve, the Bobcats may have finally found a solution to their revolving door at the point guard position.

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.

Ellis will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Bucks, which will make him an unrestricted free agent, ESPN reports.
Recommendation: The decision has been expected for some time, but Ellis has apparently informed Milwaukee management what his intentions will be once July 1 hits. The Bucks will likely still engage in talks with him during free agency, but the scoring guard seems eager to move on to a new organization. With averages of 19.2 points (on 41.6 percent shooting), 6.0 assists, 3.9 rebounds, 2.1 steals, and 1.1 three-pointers in 37.5 minutes last season, he should have numerous suitors for the upcoming campaign.

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.

Korver continued to show he's one of the top 3-point marksmen in the league, as he shot an NBA-best 45.7 percent from beyond the arc in 2012-13.
Recommendation: While Korver knows his role as a shooter, he turned in perhaps his best overall season, averaging 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists to go along with 10.9 points per game. He started a career-high 60 contests and, while still a poor defender and prone to fouling, compensated with his unbelievably efficient shooting. Korver set an NBA record this season by making at least one 3-pointer in a ridiculous 77 consecutive games. His contract expires this offseason and he should receive plenty of interest around the league. Atlanta is sure to want him back but could opt to save some cash and instead go with second-year man John Jenkins as their primary perimeter shooter.

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.

Mack appeared in 31 NBA games in 2012-13, spending time with the Wizards, 76ers and Hawks.
Recommendation: Mack, who played last season for the Wizards, was cut by the team at the end of the preseason and subsequently spent the next two months in the D-League. He was re-signed by the Wizards in December and started a couple games in the absence of John Wall and A.J. Price. The Wizards released Mack on Jan. 7, one day before his contract would have become guaranteed. He then signed a pair of 10-day deals with the 76ers before eventually landing with the Hawks in early March, where he would remain for the rest of the season. The former Butler star was not overly effective, but his shooting percentages (46.0 percent FG, 36.7 percent 3Pt) in limited minutes were encouraging. He's a free agent once again this summer and will likely have a few teams interested in his services as a third point guard.

Mayo averaged 15.3 points, 4.4 assists and 4.5 rebounds in his first season with the Mavericks.
Recommendation: After spending the past two seasons with the Grizzlies as the team's sixth man, Mayo signed with the Mavericks this offseason and started all 82 games. He got off to a very hot start, averaging 20.9 points per game in the month of November and making two or more 3-pointers in 12 of his first 13 games. However, his numbers curtailed as the season progressed and the return of Dirk Nowitzki reduced his shot attempts. Mayo recently announced he would exercise his player option and become a free agent this offseason. While both he and the Mavericks are believed to be interested in a long-term deal, the team's financial situation is murky at this point. Mayo will undoubtedly draw interest from a number of teams - potentially Minnesota, Phoenix or Milwaukee - looking for a shooting guard.

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.

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.