Spurs Reportedly Going After Maggette
by sungo on Jul 1, 2008 11:08 PM CDT
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(Thanks to PtR member DennardC for the link.)
While no deal was imminent, Maggette would be expected to sign a multi-year deal for the mid-level exception, a move that would fulfill the Spurs’ desperate need for perimeter athleticism and scoring. Maggette would be leaving the Clippers, just as the team came to an agreement with Golden State free agent Baron Davis on a contract. With so much sudden salary cap space, the Warriors could be a threat to swoop in and take Maggette for themselves. The Boston Celtics have also shown serious interest in Maggette.
This is all according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The Spurs and Maggette have been linked before.
I find it hard to believe that Maggette can't do better than the MLE, which is what Beno freaking Udrih got. Maggette is one of the most underrated offensive players in the league. His lowest PER and TS% of the past five seasons is 18.7 and 57.4%, respectively. His average TS% of the past five seasons is actually higher than Ray Allen's.
He's not the most durable of players, but he wouldn't have to play the same quantity or type of minutes with the Spurs. He's not a plus defensive player, as noted in the article:
“He’s going to take a lot of the offensive load off (Manu) Ginobili, but (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich will have to hide him defensively on the floor,” a Western Conference scout said Tuesday night.
Umm, I'm thinking we could hide him in the same place we hid Michael Finley and Brent Barry. Maggette would represent a gigantic, nearly immeasurable upgrade over Finley, and he would be the first non-Big Three that could create his own shot since, uhh, hmm. Well. Beno? That's a stretch, but I guess Beno would be the last guy. Jesus.
Summary: ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease let this happen.
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/crosses fingers and toes and arms and legs and whatever else body part you can think of
by sleep research facility on Jul 1, 2008 11:25 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
despite all my pessimism, I would love to hope this could happen!
by vy til i die on Jul 1, 2008 11:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
IT WOULD MAKE A PERFECT DAY!
first i got to know that I got all my exams approved in the university, then i look at this!!!
oh please make it happen!
by Chilai on Jul 2, 2008 7:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh please oh please oh please
The Warriors really need a point guard now that Mr. Bullet Fedora has left the building so I’m not really worried about them pursuing him..
But with Celtics supposedly pursuing him, and if we offer the same MLE, do we have a chance? Whatever, I don’t care. Bring in Artest, JR or Maggette. I truly believe Timmy makes it work, just like Jordan made it work with Rodman.
by hak518 on Jul 2, 2008 8:18 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Artest is out. He has decided to take his player option with the Kings (7 mil for next year, I believe). He has already come out and said he regrets the decision. Ha.
Allez Spurs!
by JustinBK on Jul 2, 2008 9:02 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Celtics Hornets
Already made offers to Mags. Spurs are already behind in this race.
El Ranchero
by Manunited on Jul 2, 2008 9:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Playing Time
Would probably be more available in SA no?
Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
by bren on Jul 2, 2008 1:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes it would, he would start with the Spurs immediately and get 28+ minutes a night. He’d be a 6th man with the Celts.
It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin
by DennardC on Jul 2, 2008 1:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If not Maggette, Childress would be a great consolation prize.
by DreamerDeceiver on Jul 2, 2008 10:49 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
He Should Sign With Spurs...
because he’ll be a starter, and it will be more of an accomplishment to push the spurs over the top than to just replace Posey on a championship team. Besides spurs fans will go nuts for him. we haven’t had a signing like this since well…i honestly don’t remember.
by bc78 on Jul 2, 2008 10:52 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well if the Spurs want him, why don’t they make an offer?
’”I was very surprised they called. They just came off a championship,” said Maggette in a phone interview.
“It’s a great honor to even hear from them,” Maggette added. “Hopefully, I can look at some of the options. That’s a good option playing for those guys.”’
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53339/20080702/celtics_extend_offer_to_corey_maggette/
Maggette would be a very nice addition. He doesn’t add much youth, but he does add athleticism, rebounding, and scoring, and should be viable for the remainder of the Duncan years.
by VWolf on Jul 2, 2008 11:12 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad Ford said it best...
3. Corey Maggette, Clippers: Maggette is the big loser in Davis’ decision to opt out. The Clippers will have to renounce his rights to clear enough cap room to sign both Davis and Brand. That means Maggette won’t be able to work a sign-and-trade.
Instead he’s got to hope that the Sixers, Warriors or Grizzlies offer him a deal for bigger than the midlevel exception. If they don’t, he may be forced to settle for a deal starting at $5.5 million—a $1.5 million pay cut from what he was due next year. Ouch.
If the best the Spurs can do is offer him the MLE, I highly doubt we’ll see him in the Silver and Black next year. I see GS throwing some serious coin his way.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 11:33 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
not sure about that
GS is flush on athletic wings (SJax, Ellis – who is NOT a point). What they need is a distributor. I would not be surprised to see them go after Duhon and try to save some money, because they have to resign Biedrins and make a decision on Wright in the next year or two. Seems to me like Maggette is exactly the kind of guy they traded in J-Rich. There is no point guard on that team, so I’d guess that’s who they will target.
BTW, I love this for the Spurs, especially if we can get Bones back also (although I don’t think that’s likely now). But if SA, Orlando, and Boston are all offering the same money, it may be hard for Maggette to turn down the Magic, since that’s where his offseason home is.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Jul 2, 2008 11:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s an 9 year vet who’s never played for a contender. If it comes down to Spurs, Boston and Orlando. I can easily see Maggette turning down Orlando.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
GS has their eyes on Maggette and they have a lot of money to spend.
http://www.mercurynews.com/warriorsheadlines/ci_9785684
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by CMoney on Jul 4, 2008 7:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPN's Rumor Central is saying that the Spurs are offering Maggette a contract today
Is anyone an espn insider? If so, help us out and tell us what it says…
ohpleaseohpleaseohpleaseohplease.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 11:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
All this Rumor Central does is repeat what is in Mike Monroe’s article from the Express-News, which you can read for free here:
http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/basketball/nba/spurs/stories/MYSA.070208.Spurs.EN.14978daf.html
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Jul 2, 2008 11:49 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that is why I’m not an ESPN insider. Thanks
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 11:52 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
maggette signing for just the mle
is ridiculous.
i would be interested in seeing how pop handles having a 4th guy with skills. hopefully he wouldn’t try to rein him in to a system and force him to be a jumpshooter. lot of his efficiency is in driving and getting to the ft line.
by booth52 on Jul 2, 2008 12:06 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pop would play to his strengths. This guy goes to the hole; he averaged a shade under 10 FTA a game last season, so he also can create his own offense. Right now only 3 guys can do that for the Spurs and it’s been that way the last 3 seasons. That needs to change, and Pop is aware of that.
It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin
by DennardC on Jul 2, 2008 12:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the immediate post-championship halo. There’s no good reason for Maggette to sign with the Celtics considering that Allen and Pierce eat up a ton of minutes on the wings. I don’t think the Spurs should have any problem easing down Bowen’s minutes considerably, and Ginobili can always stand to be rested during the regular season. In my mind that makes Maggette a 35 minute a night starter in San Antonio. In Boston he’d be a sixth man replacing two guys who never come out of the game.
by Fingon5 on Jul 2, 2008 12:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Dead on, but I still will be shocked if he signs for just the MLE instead of signing for more money with the defending champs. I don’t see any way he takes a $2 million hit just to get more playing time, especially with the knowledge that the East is weak. This deal seems dangerously close to a ‘pipe dream’ and like I said before, I’m not getting my hopes up. We still need to be chasing Azuwhatever and Childress. Considering that all the sources are saying that Barry is our best option if we lose out on Maggette, my stomach is starting to hurt.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 12:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
All anyone has to give him the MLE, even (especially) the Celts. They are WAY over the cap.
i hope vujacic gets hit by a truck hauling stray cats that claw his eyes out before using his skull as a brood den.--kalone
by JamesR on Jul 2, 2008 12:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Landing Childress is not going to happen. ATL will match any offer for Childress and Smith. Now that B. Davis left, GS has more money to retain Azubukie, no bueno. J.R. Smith is still on the short list.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 12:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
JR would make me happy, but we still need to be courting Childress and Azubukie. I’m hoping that Azubukie slips and falls over to us even with GS’s current situation. But you’re right on about the odds being low; I just want to see us still making an honest effort at pursuing them.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 12:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see what you’re saying but my point is that there isn’t a whole lot of courting you can do with restricted free agents. The most we can throw at them is the MLE and ATL has promised to match any offer for Childress and now GS has the funds available to match any offer for Azu. If the Spurs are looking at one of your players and all you have to do is match the MLE, I find it hard to believe that the teams would let them walk.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 1:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
True that, I guess I’m just hoping that playing on the Riverwalk and with Timmy D is enough to sway anyone potentially on the fence. You’re right on, unless said player insists to his team NOT to match the offer. Totally a pipe dream and stretching probabilities, but it’s been done. Any chance a fruit basket and Championship DVDs would be the answer?
So in all seriousness, it’s pretty much Maggette and/or JR or bust at this point, no? I can’t see any S&Ts taking place, so this is likely the climax of our “offseason moves.”
(And yes, I’m well aware that I used the words ‘Timmy D’ and ‘climax’ in the same post. And I stand by it.)
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like you’re thinking…
Mr. Maggette, if you’re somewhere out there reading this… If you sign with the Spurs, I will personally sponsor a full day of massage pleasure at a local Asian bath house. Let it marinate and get back to me.
X__________ Corey Maggette
^sign right here
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://highfivehoopschool.blogspot.com/2008/07/state-of-golden-state.html
Not completely out of the realm of possibility to see GS not match the MLE for Azubukie. Just playing devil’s advocate here, but I’d put money on it going down as you said.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 2:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
My thoughts too – if I’m CM, then it’s between SA and Boston. The Spurs offer Maggette the MLE, and a chance for a Championship. Give him an option to opt-out after one year, and a good solid run on a Spurs team could do wonders for his contract situation next offseason.
However… the Celtics can offer the same thing, and they’re the ones coming off a championship – advantage Celtics, there.
But, the Spurs can offer Maggette a potential starting spot – on the Celts, he’d be backing up Pierce and Allen. If he takes 30+ minutes a game, then Ginobili can continue to come off the bench, and is that much fresher come late April. That’s the main advantage the Spurs have in negotiations – they can put him in a better bargining position for his next contract.
It would be a bit of a short-term financial hit, but it could net him a better 3-4 year contract elsewhere next year.
chaos... panic... pandemonium... my work here is done.
by rick2g on Jul 2, 2008 2:10 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed. We would have to sell this by allowing him to start and I have no problem with that. That, along with playing next to Tim Duncan, is our biggest upside to offer.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent points by rick2g and CMoney
I just hope C-Maggs sees it the same way: More playing time in SA and just as good of a chance at winning as he would get anywhere else.
If the dream of signing Maggette comes true, then it would not be a big deal to just let Fin and Bones walk (though we love ya’ll too!). Think about the playing time distribution among the wings; we need 96 min per game at the 2/3 positions, but w/the occasional small ball lineup it will probably be at least 100 minutes. Here’s a potential breakdown of PT based on 100 min:
Manu: 30 mim
Corey: 30
Bruce: 25
I’m (because “Ime” should rhyme with “lime”): 15
now obviously this is a bit flexible. I’m could get 20 min; Bruce could get less than 25—or he might be up closer to 30;,Manu could be anywhere from 25-32, C-Mag may have about the same range of minutes as Gino.
What do you think?
Rick did you know some one was impostering (i may have invented that word) as you a couple of months ago? I think their username was rick.2g
by Gino20 on Jul 2, 2008 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much is Bert making? Is there anyway we can package him somewhere for someone who will help (e.g Pietrus, Azubukkake) and resign KT and still grab Maggette?
If you try and take a cat apart to see how it works, the first thing you have on your hands is a non-working cat.
by Windex40 on Jul 2, 2008 1:00 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Another article on CM
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 2:45 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Good article
The last paragraph is a nice summary of the article.
We’re not saying this a bum signing or something that will hurt San Antonio. Far from it. Picking up a player like Corey for the average salary, even if it is an uneasy fit at times, is a fantastic move for San Antonio. And if he doesn’t pan out, then his MLE salary will be easy to move. We’d rather not see that, however. Still, Maggette’s 7-21 mark from the corners in 2007-08 has to improve. Has to.
And while I think it’s a well-considered perspective and definitely something to think about—a total of twenty-one threes means nothing statiscally when considering an entire season. I’m not worried about it.
I’m much more concerned with “Corey can shoot, he’s streaky, but the stroke is there and teams have to guard him.” In the Wish-of-the-Day category: wouldn’t it be nice to sign someone who makes 40% of his 3’s and ISN’T described as “streaky”? But that’s definitely a quibble. It would be a quality signing and I’d even consider chipping in for the fruit basket.
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 2, 2008 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where the crap you been, jrw?! Hadn’t seen you in awhile. Just because the SPURS aren’t playing doesn’t mean you can’t still actively comment about the team, you know.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 3:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone grieves in his own way
Between the end of the Spurs’ season, and a much needed vacation; I ended up taking a month off from posting. During my recovery, I lapsed back into lurk-only mode, ate nothing but pork and beans from the can, drank no creme soda whatsoever and refused to shave.
But I can only be depressed for so long before I return to my optimistic norm. So, here I am doing my best not to get too excited about any of these potential deals until they’re actually signed.
BTW, it’s nice to be missed, Sarge
Everytime the Spurs pass the ball like that, an angel gets its wings. - Hipuks in G6 vs NOOCH
by jollyrogerwilco on Jul 2, 2008 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly. We’re not brining him in to knock down corner 3’s. Pop will play to his strengths. I agree with this article more.
http://sports.aol.com/fanhouse/2008/07/02/spurs-are-first-in-line-for-corey-maggette/
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m getting all hot and bothered just reading that piece. It’d be exciting, that’s for sure. I’m spending the rest of today with fingers crossed and the mojo candles lit.
Already getting tired of hearing the worries from the media about Maggette’s defense on a San Antonio team though. The geriatric defense of Michael Finley didn’t exactly wow me this year, and it’s not going to be improving. As long as Corey at least matches that AND produces consistantly from the offensive side, we’re in GREAT shape.
It’s not sealed yet though. Searching for matches now…
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that for sure
He wouldn’t be signed primarily for 3pt shooting anyway. Ultimately he’s Manu insurance.
It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin
by DennardC on Jul 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The salary cap for 08-09 is estimated at 58 million (source nbadraft.net). If it is that high, then the Spurs should be about 2.5 million under the cap (current salary is about 55.5 million). Is it possible to use the MLE and supplement it with available cap space? Could we use that to offer Maggette or Childress the MLE plus 2.5 million per year?
That would mean the Spurs would have to renounce all free agents (including KT). Is that worth it? Obviously it is a plus to lose Finley, Damon, and Horry, but with Splitter staying in Spain, we really could use KT.
by VWolf on Jul 2, 2008 3:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t think that’s allowed, but I’m not 100% sure
by Gino20 on Jul 2, 2008 4:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't do it
You can’t combine exceptions with other exceptions or salary cap space. The MLE has to be used on its own.
You know you'll get devoured by Cheaney, Wallace, and Juwan Howard.
by Mike Prada on Jul 2, 2008 8:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as we’re getting all hopped up on dreams today, this might help us tremendously in landing Azubuike as well. Brand’s staying put, but it’s definately interesting.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/07/02/SPRN11IP2K.DTL
(But can you imagine landing Spaggette AND Azubuike in the FA market??! Add a maturing Ian and Curious George, and I feel very very good.)
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 4:39 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
NOOOOOOOOOOO!
If Brand goes to GS then the Clips will have the money to retain the rights to Maggette and match any offer that goes his way. This would not be good for us.
Superman wears Manu Ginobili pajamas to bed.
by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 4:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah this is not good news for us on the Maggette front. It will be hard for Brand to pass up the extra 20 million that he can get from Golden State. And of course if that happens, the Clipps have all kinds of money to throw at Maggette.
It will be interesting if Davis signed with the Clippers with the intention of playing with Brand, but Brand ends up in Golden State, all because Baron opting out gave them the room to pick him up.
by VWolf on Jul 2, 2008 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It ain’t happening, don’t fret guys. Brand isn’t simply a ‘chase-the-bones’ kind of player, and he’s very happy in LA with his budding Hollywood career. Add to that Baron’s signing making the Clips more competitive, and I don’t see Brand taking the deal.
Yeah, it would hurt us to say the least. I hope you guys caught my faux-joy and sarcasm in the post. This deal going through would ring our FA death bell. It would increase our Azubuike chances, but Maggette is a FAR better option at this point. And it would likely drive up JR’s price too.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to mention that Brand was instrumental in getting Baron to LA, and they’re good friends. He’ll land cash in LA, but won’t be landing anywhere else. I’d bet my house on it.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW
GS is offering Brand 20 million more than the Clips…. Shit. Brand is going to make his decision today… This would kill our shot at Maggette. The Clips won’t lose both Brand and Maggette, they’ll keep one of them.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggette isn’t a restricted free agent. The Clippers don’t get to “match” offers for him. By all accounts he was wicked unhappy in Clipper-land. I’d expect him to leave regardless. Do you think he’d look at a Baron and no Brand Clipper team and see it being any better there?
by Wayne Vore (ATS) on Jul 2, 2008 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maggs is unrestricted but he’s also not stupid. If the Clips throw enough money at him, which you know they will, he’ll stay.
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by CMoney on Jul 2, 2008 5:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other news, Diop just committed verbally to Dallas’ full MLE offer. Yeah, that’s it. He was the missing piece. Watch out, Western Conference.
:: giggles ::
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 5:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a quick note, nobody and I mean nobody is talking about Azubukkake. He’s living right under the radar, an area the Spurs are always looking at. He could be the similar to the signing Udoka was last year. Signing him tho depends primarily on what happens with Fin, Thomas, and Bones.
by r21x on Jul 2, 2008 5:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I’ve noticed that too. Bones and Fin I’d drop in a heartbeat for Azu; KT we need. Problem is, KT is looking for a 3 year deal. Pop loves giving 3 year deals to 36+ year old players though, and I’m pretty sure a deal like that wouldn’t be in our best interest. We’re probably going to be seeing KT for the next several years.
by SgtinManusArmy on Jul 2, 2008 5:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact we are pining for Kurt Thomas is really, really, REALLY fucking sad.
by sungo on Jul 2, 2008 5:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
It should not be hard to find a cheap, young, hardworking power forward to bang and rebound and play some D. Houston found Landry, Boston found Lowe, Utah found Millsap, Dallas found Bass. These guys come off an assembly line. Don’t tell me we can’t sign somebody from the D-league to do this. Hell, sign Marcus Slaughter from the Turkish league for all I care.
by Aaronstampler on Jul 3, 2008 4:50 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two words
Rod Benson – the guy is a banger. 17 reb/40 mins last season in the D. Plus, he would make our media-averse team much more interesting. But CIA Pop would never sign a guy who is practically a media member himself for fear of state secrets being published on Rod’s blog.
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Jul 3, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
To get one of those guys the Spurs would likely have to use a better draft pick than #57, but Maybe James Gist will fit the bill.
Still though, I don’t think those players fill the same kind of role as Kurt Thomas. Thomas is a reliable veteran. His shot looked a little off with the Spurs, but it should come around and he knows how to play the game a bit more than all of those young guys. Am I arguing for age over youth? God help me. Basically I like Kurt at the 5 even as a starter, and all of those other guys at the 4 off the bench.
by VWolf on Jul 3, 2008 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two years is the most we should be giving to Thomas. His numbers with the Spurs were not good last year (his season numbers look o.k. because he put up numbers in Seattle). I think I read that the Warriors wanted to keep Azubuike and were trying to keep him, not Barnes. I think a lot of things have to fall right for us to get Maggette, but it’s still encouraging that the front office is exploring such possibilities. As long as we don’t get caught up in the Posey craziness….somebody is going to regret that contract immediately.
by Fingon5 on Jul 2, 2008 6:24 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Pistons are now after Pietrus
One of our backup targets might be taken off the market.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53364/20080703/pistons_target_posey_pietrus/
by VWolf on Jul 3, 2008 11:50 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What about...
...Nenad Krstic? Other than his astonishing lack of vowels and coming off of a knee injury, it appears the Nets might make him available. I’m not familiar with him, but he’s big, young, and – at least before the injury – fairly mobile.
Anyone seen him enough to have an opinion outside of his stats?
"Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored." – Aldous Huxley
by spurchief on Jul 3, 2008 3:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Since he is slavic, Pop is definitely interested
I don’t think he’d be a bad pickup, but I really think the Spurs need to focus on the wing right now. He can score pretty well, but he’s not a great rebounder or defender. Childress or Maggette would help the team much more (assuming that he would require the MLE).
by VWolf on Jul 3, 2008 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently the Celtics are not after Maggette. So let’s hope Elton Brand stays with the Clippers. If so the Spurs have a great shot at landing him. The Warriors and Sixers will likely pursue bigger names than Maggette.
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53378/20080703/celtics_deny_making_offer_to_maggette/
by VWolf on Jul 3, 2008 5:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Contradictory information on Boston's interest (again)
“Celtics Coach Doc Rivers spoke with free agent Corey Maggette on the phone Thursday, and he is reportedly considering joining the NBA champions, according to The Boston Globe.
A league source claims that the Celtics have offered Maggette the full midlevel exception, expected to be worth $5.8 million.
“I don’t want to hold the Celtics up or [general manager] Danny Ainge,” said Maggette. “I talked to Doc . . . I’m not going to hold them up. I know they are still looking at James Posey. But I’m still weighing my options.”
The Celtics are pursuing both Maggette and Posey, but it’s unlikely they’ll be able to sign both.”
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53388/20080704/doc_rivers_calls_maggette_about_contract/
So it looks like they are actually trying to get him, but they are being pretty iffy about it. I like that Maggette said that he does not want to hold them up. He sounds like their backup plan for Posey, and that suits me just fine.
by VWolf on Jul 4, 2008 11:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's the article on Boston Globe
Not looking good for us.
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by CMoney on Jul 4, 2008 7:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Life’s been keeping me from enjoying all the off season fun, it seems. Know that all my mojo is on the Maggette thingie now. We’ve got this.
by LatinD on Jul 4, 2008 9:11 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Now the Warriors and Pistons are trying to woo Maggette. The Warriors can offer more than the mid-level, but they are not a contender. The Pistons, like most other teams, are hoping Corey will sign for the MLE to play for a team that has a chance to win it all.
by VWolf on Jul 6, 2008 12:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Reportedly if Maggette is going to take the MLE, he is going to play with the Spurs. I am glad the Celtics were som clumsy in their going back and forth between Maggette and Posey. The main threats now appear to be Philly (if they don’t lock up Josh Smith) or Golden State (if they don’t lock up Brand).
http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/53417/20080707/maggette_likes_midlevel_offer_from_spurs/
by VWolf on Jul 7, 2008 10:47 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At this point it’s more conjecture than anything else. July 9 is the official signing day, so I think we’ll know more by then.
It's never just a game when you're winning. - George Carlin
by DennardC on Jul 7, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Warriors going after Maggette is ridiculous. He is a good player don’t get me wrong, just not a player that you throw all your money at just because he’s available. They already have enough players who play his position as it is.
Spurs did a good job courting him as soon as he hit the market. It makes you look better than say a team like the Pistons or Hornets who come in a little later and say they’re interested.
by r21x on Jul 7, 2008 11:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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