NBA Betting: 2012 Free Agency Report

Even with four teams still in the hunt for the NBA title, with the Heat taking on the Celtics in the East and the Thunder battling the Spurs out west, there's nothing stopping us from taking a closer look at the upcoming free agent class, especially with the quality available.

Which teams need additions? Let's go over the best available options and see who could fit where. 

Dwight Howard 

Howard may not be a free agent but he's almost certain to get traded this summer. We have to include him. Linked with a number of different clubs, we know Superman is going be the hottest commodity on the market. 

This is a guy who lives for the spotlight and what better place to do that than in Los Angeles? Together with Kobe, the Lakers would immediately challenge for the title. 

Predicted 2012/13 team: L.A. Lakers 

Deron Williams 

Will D-Will stay with the Brooklyn Nets? Unless management somehow manages to lure Howard, it doesn't seem all that likely. 

We know the Nets are going to offer Williams the most money, but will that be enough? The prospects of pairing with an elite big man like Dirk Nowitzki may just be too much to pass up, and we know Mark Cuban is going to do everything in his power to make it happen. 

Predicted 2012/13 team: Dallas Mavericks

Steve Nash 

You've got to give Nash a lot of credit for sticking it out with the Suns even though their status as a Western Conference contender has fizzled out. Regardless, the time to move on is now. 

Nash still has more to give, and any team would love to have him running their offense. How about the Heat? They desperately need a legitimate starting point guard, and it would give Nash the best possible shot of finally winning a championship ring. Pat Riley may have to make a move if Miami falls short again. 

Predicted 2012/13 team: Miami Heat 

Kevin Garnett 

The Celtics may not be able to hold on to their entire Big Three (if you can even call it that anymore), but they should do everything in their power to keep Garnett around. 

KG has been the most consistent player for Boston so far during the playoffs, bringing great leadership, a sound offensive game and incredible defensive intensity. He means so much to the city of Boston, and we think the Celtics would be foolish to let him walk. 

Predicted 2012/13 team: Boston Celtics 

Tim Duncan 

Duncan isn't going anywhere. He's already won four titles with the Spurs and could very well have a fifth when everything is said and done this year. 

Predicted 2012/13 team: San Antonio Spurs 

There are plenty of other players who could make a difference if picked up. In terms of guards, Eric Gordon tops the list followed by Jameer Nelson, Chauncey Billups, Andre Miller, Jason Terry, Goran Dragic, George Hill, Lou Williams, O.J. Mayo, Mo Williams, Jamal Crawford and Raymond Felton. All of those mentioned will either be restricted or unrestricted free agents this summer, so we're bound to see a great deal of activity going on. 

Don't forget about bigs either. 

Chris Kaman, Brook Lopez, Roy Hibbert, Gerald Wallace, Ryan Anderson, Brandon Bass, Antawn Jamison, JaVale McGee, Ersan Ilyasova, Marcus Camby, and Michael Beasley among others will be available.