5.) Carmelo Anthony
Mar 30, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) rest on the court against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Knicks won 89-84. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
UFA (Optional), Forward, 2.75 RPM
Carmelo Anthony fully intends to flirt with free-agency this summer, and if we’re being honest, probably intends to leave. While undoubtedly a gifted scorer, what hurts Carmelo is his poor effort on the defensive end, which registers as a clear negative by advanced plus/minus variants. At age 30, Melo isn’t getting any better, though a less burdensome system and capable coaching could lead to an increase in his efficiency.