Main event: NBA Tier I restricted free agents

It's doubtful Sam Presti will make qualifying offers to anyone on this list. Most, if not all, should receive big offers for multiple years.

Some teams will face difficult decisions if another team offers big money to these restricted free agents. Do they match the offer or let them leave? Some teams might try to find a sign-and-trade partner.

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  06/29/2009 Sam Presti won't actively pursue players on this list because the price would be too high, and he probably would have to commit several years. These players...
• Main event: NBA bargain bin free agents
  06/29/2009 This is a list Sam Presti will monitor, but he probably will focus more on restricted free agents by making qualifying offers. Some players on this list...
• Main event: NBA Tier II restricted free agents
  06/29/2009 This is the one list that's most attractive for Sam Presti, especially if he can add a quality player without making a long-term commitment. Most players...
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  06/29/2009 Sam Presti is going young. It's doubtful anyone on this list interests Presti other than Desmond Mason because of his Oklahoma City ties. Most players on...
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