David West opts out of Hornets contract, becomes free agent

[32MJ32]

this is 100% correct.

David West isnt really that good anyway. He was rocking with CP3 in his 2 All Star appearances. He's just an undersized jump shooting PF that doesnt really do anything else for you other than that. And to add on to the fact that he's coming back from a season ending injury in his 30's.

.... he would be a nice piece for the Pacers though

I think you're underrating him. Smart player. Knows how to get good shots, rarely takes a bad one. Killer player in the pick and pop. Limited athlete, which hurts him defensively but tough which almost makes up for it. His pick and roll defense went up a notch this year under Monty Williams, too.

He's not a franchise player but he's still good.

I'd say he's a rich man's Kurt Thomas, which is a compliment, as Kurt Thomas has been a contributor on some very good teams. Smart big guys with nice touch like Kurt (and KG, Juwan Howard, Karl Malone, Webber etc.) stay effective in the league for a long time, too - longer than most athletic 4's.

West should be useful into his mid-30's, as will dudes like Boozer and Al Horford. Something to take into account.

[G-train]

They have a very good young buck in Humph a PF right now

Debateable.

[All Net]

What good team even has cap space to sign him? how will he join a top team?

[magnax1]

They have a very good young buck in Humph a PF right now .... but if I recall he is a un-restricted free agent ?? (I say they keep him)

They are in a pickle because they might want to bank on keeping D-Will , but IMO he walks and heads to NY.

So unless a player like West that were to come to the Nets could get some guarennteeeee from D-Will , I doubt he would sign.

Humphries is horrible. Worst starting PF I can think of, and his rebounding stats are massively inflated.

[Hondo]

Who was the last big time Free Agent to sign in Boston?

History lesson for you.

KG kind of counts, as a sign and trade. If you don't count him, then:
Shaquille O'Neal
Jermaine O'Neal
Delonte West
Rasheed Wallace
Stephon Marbury
PJ Brown
James Posey
....................
Dominique Wilkins
David Wesley

Why so few free agents? The Celtics have always been master drafters, and have traded for some amazing talent over the years. There's no arguing with that, because they have the most NBA championships in the history of the NBA.

So free agents? Who cares.