NBA Player Movement Talk-o-rama Part 2
by Tim C. on Dec 10, 2011 4:26 PM CST
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PrintWe're going to do this again, since the original thread is closing in on 500 comments. Stop me if you've read this before... Aside from TJ Ford, the Spurs still haven't landed anybody. The Lakers stopped trying to land Chris Paul, and bizarrely sent Lamar Odom to Dallas for a draft pick, possibly as a setup for a Dwight Howard trade.
COMPETITIVE BALANCE, EVERYONE!
(more player movement details below the fold)
So far, these are the known details of who's going where, both in free agency and trades. Please let me know if I missed anything, so I can add it to the list.
Boston Celtics - Keyon Dooling, Brandon Bass, Jeff Green,
Detroit Pistons - (re-signed) Tayshaun Prince
Miami Heat - Shane Battier, Eddy Curry
Milwaukee Bucks - Mike Dunleavy Jr, Luc Richard Mbah a Moute
New York Knicks - Tyson Chandler
Washington Wizards - Ronny Turiaf
Dallas Mavericks - Vince Carter, Brian Cardinal, Lamar Odom, Samuel Dalembert ?
Los Angeles Clippers - Caron Butler
Memphis Grizzlies - Jeremy Pargo
Utah Jazz - Jamaal Tinsley, Earl Watson
SAN ANTONIO SPURS - T.J. Ford
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Ok, that's all I got so far. Discuss!
Feel free to use this as a DTOUR thread as well, since we haven't had one in quite some time.
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Sweet. We get TJ Ford. He’s a pure point guard.He’s as tall as Chris Paul.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 10, 2011 4:30 PM CST reply actions
Earl Watson actually resigned with the Jazz.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
I’m pretty sure the Heat signed Eddy Curry. As I recall, Tyson Chandler used to back up the slightly younger Curry on the Bulls. Curry went to the Knicks and had one career year that got his salary raised, and hasn’t produced much since. Chandler went to New Orleans and after a couple of decent years missed several games over the next two, got rejected by OKC after failing a physical, and had a career year last year with Dallas. Based on that, the Knicks have given him a nice raise in order to follow Eddy Curry’s footsteps.
as if everyone doesn’t already know to hide the cheeseburgers from knicks big men by now
by iheartyourfart on Dec 10, 2011 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
According to Sam Amick, Bibby is going to sign for the minimum with the Knicks.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
well he gives the minimum on defense, so he should be paid the minimum
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It’s not that he doesn’t try…he’s just incapable at this point in his career.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 10, 2011 7:11 PM CST up reply actions
was he capable at any point?
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He was sufficient defensively in Sacramento.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 10, 2011 7:34 PM CST up reply actions
For Sacramento, sure. But that isn’t saying much either. They were a thing of beauty on offense though. Doug Christies wife played the next best suffocating defense in Sac Town.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 10, 2011 9:08 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Radmanovic to the Hawks
I always liked him
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.
The Spurs sure have done a great jorb. This TJ Faerd sure sounds like a great goy.
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by KA1Z3R on Dec 10, 2011 6:26 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
here my son: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgD4OhIokjU
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Haha, oh man, I haven’t been to homestar runner in years!
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 10, 2011 6:51 PM CST up reply actions
they haven’t made anything in over a year, they’re done with homestarrunner. It’s very sad
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Hey the Cheart. Have a torphy!
I'm not saying Tony Romo is the reincarnation of the mythical Romulus. I'm just saying
“Coach Z, R-A-P, accidentally featuring Peacey P” “Ya’ll biscuithead, you ain’t featuring me.” "I said accidentally featuring Peacey P
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What an off-season!
Mavs get: V Carter, Brandan Wright, Dalembert
Celts get: Bass, D West, Wilcox
Lakers get: Paul
Spurs get: TJ Ford, Luke Zeller
Who the heck is Luke Zeller?
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"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 10, 2011 6:56 PM CST up reply actions
Training camp material
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by grego21 on Dec 10, 2011 8:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
That’s what they said about Manu :3
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
what the heck is luke zeller?
"Yes, it's important that I have good numbers, and I'm well-respected as a player. But I think it's more important that I'm respected as a man." - Some Tall Guy Who Wore #50
by theonlyromeo on Dec 11, 2011 11:48 PM CST up reply actions
LOL
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 10:10 PM CST up reply actions
The Magic have re-signed Richardson to a 4-year, $25M deal, according to Woj. Not a bad deal, but if Howard leaves they could be stuck in mediocrity limbo for a while.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
He wasn’t exactly impressive and was a big reason why they tried to move him most of last year. They better get some good stuff from the NJ deal.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 10, 2011 8:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Hamilton to Bulls ain’t official yet, but i’m sure that’s going to happen soon.
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
Yeah, I put that in because several writers said he’s not considering any other options.
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He doesn’t have many options anymore.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 10, 2011 9:06 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Odom an option, maybe?
not that it could or will happen, but…
@ESPNSteinLine: Even though Hornets know Odom doesn’t want to leave LA. Their preference is keeping him but sense is they’ll trade him on if they have to
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
If they would take Dice’s expiring, I would be all over that.
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Nice thought, but I seriously doubt New Orleans would trade with San Antonio.
What are the numbers in Odoms contract,anyway?
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
8.9M this season, team option for 8.2M next season. I would take that chance if it doesn’t cost us Tiago, Kawhi or one of the big 3.
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by Tim C. on Dec 10, 2011 9:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
odom has his ups but his moments of unimaginable stupidity would make pop explode
by iheartyourfart on Dec 10, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions
What kind of unimaginable stupidity are you referring to? The only thing I can think of is his reality show. Other than that, hes like Robert Horry 2.0. Just a huge, rangy small forward. I bet Pop would give his left nut to sign Odom, and I have always wanted him on the team too.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
he was the difference for the lakers so many games the last few years.
6’10 guys who run the break with either hand are high on my list of must haves.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
Well, he won’t be quite so free to roam without Gasol and Bynum. How exactly do they plan to use Odom and Dirk together? Is Yawn going to provide their defensive rim protector?
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They still have Haywood. Their success this season is going to depend on whether Haywood produces on extended minutes or not. Not a good position to be in.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Is that a joke? Haywood is a tremendous downgrade from a healthy Chandler.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Fortunately, it’s not a joke :) That’s what their success actually depends on. How awesome is that!
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
They play a lot of zone, so Odom can still be somewhat effective around the rim on defense.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 6:35 PM CST up reply actions
Yes, but certainly not what Chandler gave them. They have gained offense, but lost defense.
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Yeah I’d definitely agree with that.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 6:36 PM CST up reply actions
Odom at the 3?
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who knows. maybe Demps could be nice enough to help out a former team he used to work for and respects. but then it would more than likely be rejected by Stern because we know how much he hates to see the ratings go down when the Spurs play.
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Warriors to sign DeAndre Jordan to 4-year, $40 million offer sheet Sunday. No Biedrins amnesty to do it
doubleteapot, your thoughts?
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i say that’s a whammy if the Clippers don’t match the offer because then, they’ll need to keep Kaman.
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
The Clippers will match the offer.
But if they don’t DeAndre is a little overpaid but I’m okay with it since the Warriors really need defense. The dumb part is that to make cap space they plan to amnesty Charlie Bell, an expiring contract, instead of Andris Biedrins, our center who has sucked for two years and has three years, 27 million left on his deal.
So no, I don’t like how this deal turned out. Now we have two players playing the same position, both paid like starters, which is not a good idea.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:30 PM CST up reply actions
DeAndres contract is not a nice one for the warriors. If he doesn’t flourish its Biedrins part 2 in a much more severe salary cap setting. When he is rocking in 11 million four years from now I hope it’s on the clippers for Golden States sake.
Ike Austin & John Koncak salute another tall man getting paid.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
If Jordan ends up with the warriors thats 11 million for him, and 9 million for Biedrins for this season and the next two.
20 million for DeAndre & Biedrins for 3 years….if Jordan doesn’t work out you have 1/3 of your salary in those two right there.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
RJ for Biedrins. Let’s do eeet.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:07 PM CST up reply actions
Is there any shot we can sign Kris Humphries? We still need a big especially if McD retires. I haven’t heard any rumors of Humphries linked to any teams yet.
That is the Spurs’ reason for getting up in the morning.
Metaphorically speaking, they can sleep when they are dead, and they aren’t dead yet.
i don’t know how much he was getting paid last season, but i doubt he’s gonna cheap. unless it’s a sign-and-trade, i doubt we’ll get him. i am kinda surprised he hasn’t gotten an offer yet.
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
Anyone think Kris wants to get out of the limelight, while still playing? Any better place to make that happen?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 10, 2011 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
toronto called. they said they exist.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 2:10 AM CST up reply actions
Just don’t mention the “K word” around him, ok everybody?
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by quincyscott on Dec 11, 2011 3:00 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
McDyess
Weren’t we supposed to have word on McDyess’ retirement by now?
The team is being secretive about it, which means they probably have some kind of trade lined up. Don’t get too excited, though… it’d most likely just be a salary dump-type of trade.
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CP3 Trade Latest: Sources say Lakers have pulled out three-team trade for Chris Paul
Sources say Lakers will instead trade Lamar Odom to Dallas into Mavericks’ new trade exception
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I’m really struggling to make any sense of this.
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I am too. There’s got to be more to it. Like Roddy and picks going to the Hornets on a separate deal. Even then it makes little sense. There’s gotta be more to it, unless Stern decided to just hand over Odom to Cuban as a Christmas present.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
??? i know the Lakers would dump salary, but why would they trade Odom to the Mavs? of all the other teams, the Mavs?!!
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
It’s Dwight. They’re going after Dwight, and they can offer more than Dallas or NJ(Lakers can trade that trade exception + Bynum for Howard/Turkoglue) and save the Magic millions in payroll. This is the only thing that makes sense to me.
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So now Chris Paul cannot be traded unless that trade package is better than Odom, Scola and Kevin Martin. Wow.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
Don’t forget Dragic! Celts might try to add Paul for Rondo/pieces to their David West trade.
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So would it be Rondo/West/Jeff Green for Paul? If David Stern approves this he should resign afterwards.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:39 PM CST up reply actions
Jeff Green can’t be included, and Boston would probably have to involve another team.
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Wow, then I hope the Rockets are included. They got completely screwed over because they now have two pissed off players on their squad. It kills the chemistry.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:49 PM CST up reply actions
they were being screwed anyway. i have no idea how you can essentially trade scola and your leading scorer kev martin for gasol.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 2:12 AM CST up reply actions
I think we’re getting to rebuild… sorry someone had to come out and say it. Timmy isn’t getting any younger.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:54 PM CST up reply actions
I agree. We’re starting to surround Bonner with the right pieces.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 12:03 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
We just signed TJ Ford for a potentially great inside-outside tandem with Bonner. Too bad we don’t have Novak and Quinn to challenge those guys.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
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Sources close to the situation tell ESPN that Clippers have emerged as “early frontrunner” to acquire CP3 now that Lakers out of running
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Lakers have clearly made decision to focus on trying to acquire Dwight Howard. Lining up rest of their assets to duel New Jersey for DH12
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Awesome.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 10, 2011 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
Translation: The Clippers will not get CP3.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
I’ve been hoping for that outcome all along, though. Mainly because they will be by far the most entertaining team to watch in the league, even if they don’t win squat.
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They certainly will. CP3 alley oops all day. But I wonder if they can come up with a good enough trade package. I’m thinking Eric Gordon and DeAndre Jordan at minimum.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 10, 2011 11:59 PM CST up reply actions
If they can keep Eric Gordon, they’ll be a championship dark horse this year.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
Donald Sterling must be smiling right now. “All those years of being cheap finally pays off!”
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:04 AM CST up reply actions
No, Gordon has to be included or no deal. Clips already tried doing the deal without him, kept getting rebuffed.
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Maybe this.
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Interesting. Well, I’ll just be waiting to see what sort of deal David Stern approves, I’m sure I’ll get very worked up over it and come up with new insults for Stern.
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:09 AM CST up reply actions
I really hope someone on ESPN talks about the Rockets. They really got screwed over by Stern.
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And of course nobody talks about the Rockets
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions
They might have shifted back their attention to Nene after the three-team trade for Gasol failed.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 12:12 AM CST up reply actions
I’ll just quote myself for your benefit, then.
TimC_PtR
Seriously, how pissed off is Daryl Morey right now? He put all his eggs in the Gasol/Nene basket, and now he’s screwed. #BasketballReasons
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Thanks Tim. I never knew you had a twitter account!
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:15 AM CST up reply actions
Knicks are trying to get Jamal Crawford back via sign-and-trade.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 12:17 AM CST reply actions
Wow, is Isiah back on the team?
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 12:17 AM CST up reply actions
he sort of is…. didn’t he help negotiate with melo?
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 2:14 AM CST up reply actions
jamal crawford, amare, melo….memo to James Dolan, you need more basketballs.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
And more guys who can play defense besides Chandler
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 8:48 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
maybe we have pissed everyone off and no one wants to trade with us. i just realized dallas will have dirk, odom and maybe dalembert
AKA Anthony Teegarden
That’s the kind of thinking PATFO wants us to have. Be strong, bigtee.
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by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 12:39 AM CST up reply actions
He can opt out, but it doesn’t really seem like he wants to.
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Odom to Dallas. When you think of the way Chandler helped transform Dallas into a tough defensive team for once, you have to ask yourself, does Lamar Odom replace that?
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by quincyscott on Dec 11, 2011 3:15 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Chandler is the key to their championship. I think they don’t want to give him this credit though, otherwise they would have made some changes in order to keep him.
"You learn that one person really doesn’t get anything done. In any business, in any endeavor, the people around you have to be good people and have to be able to work together. That’s where the real joy is – when you’re sharing success with somebody." - Pop
by The Watchers on Dec 11, 2011 5:12 AM CST up reply actions
With all these trades and speculation, I really much prefer less movement on the roster. This gives them more time for preparation than dealing with uncertainties. and yes, let’s Go Spurs!
"You learn that one person really doesn’t get anything done. In any business, in any endeavor, the people around you have to be good people and have to be able to work together. That’s where the real joy is – when you’re sharing success with somebody." - Pop
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON IN THE SPURS FRONT OFFICE?!!!
Dallas has quietly stockpiled a boatload of solid players: VCarter, RFernandez, BWright, LOdom and up next….expect them to send JET to the Clips for Kaman.
The Spurs have done nothing and will go nowhere this year without a significant move. They do not have the size to compete in the West. They have 3 players…THREE over 6-7 on their current roster. (That’s of course not counting ‘Super’ Luke Zeller. Someone said he was like Splitter…he’s actually much more like Bonner. The guy plays very little defense and was little more than a 4pt/2 rpg role player at his peak at Notre Dame. If you hate Bonner, you will despise Zeller. If you like Bonner, you will despise Zeller.)
Panic much?
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
No cap space, no assets that people will go nuts over..whats the point of doing things just for the sake of doing things. Panic spending/trading is something the knicks do not the spurs.
The picked up a PG to soak up the minutes behind TP, and will hopefully get some joy from the young swing men we picked up through the draft and free agencey. If an option appears thats worthy i’m sure PATFO will hit it.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
Names do not equal championships. They lost Chandler which is big.
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by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 8:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
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It’s interesting to see good to great teams still trying to make dynamic changes. While average to bad teams make minor ones.
I’m wondering which one we are
AKA Anthony Teegarden
We have done some moves in the offseason to address some of the problems
Trading G. Hill for Kawhi Leonard was a big move. We address the backup SF problem with that move.
The TJ signing is good, we had a problem in the backup point and I think that move was good.
We have tried to get a new starting SF, but it have not work yet. But I don’t see that as a big problem for the Spurs especially now that we have some real SFs to back up RJ in Kawhi, Anderson and Butler.
And I’m pretty sure that we are going to get a quality big man before the season starts. The FO is not going to let Dice contract go to waste and they know we need help in that area.
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—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
by spursfan87 on Dec 11, 2011 10:40 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree with you, and I think it’s important to remember that this team won over 60 games last season. I get that it’s all about the playoffs, but that’s a lot of wins. The Spurs didn’t need a major overhaul in terms of talent and their cap situation is fine. All they need is a big who can guard the PnR and is a competent post defender. Unless there’s a possibility for a good trade that doesn’t compromise the future, I’m good with minor changes.
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by Edg5 on Dec 11, 2011 1:09 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
They need guys for the season that can give the big 3 more days off for the playoffs. That is a big reason the Spurs had trouble at the end. This is why I agree that minor changes are better. Hill for Leonard and Ford seems like a good sacrifice. That said, Hill wasn’t a point guard, but he required time at the the 2 or 3 which caused size matchup problems. Now Anderson has more opportunities and so do Butler and Green who both are really bigger.
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by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 8:56 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
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If DeAndre Jordan sticks with the Clippers, what does it means for Chris Kaman? — http://t.co/P7vJmg0y
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
I just getting tired of watching these crappy trades and signings. always seems like the rich just get richer
AKA Anthony Teegarden
“We are the 99%”
Exactly.
I think our last chance is getting Kaman, hopefully we can dump Blair in that deal. Otherwise, I’d just rather keep RJ and hope to sign a quality free agent next summer when the Spurs actually have some cap space. However, I fully expect the Mavs to get Kaman.
You’re wildly overrating Kaman. Allow me to quote my good friend Mike Payne:
When Chris Kaman was on the court, the Clippers offense was at its worst. When Chris Kaman was on the court, the Clippers defense was also at its worst. It’s easy to just look at his numbers, 19 and 9, and think— wow, that man is dominant, and that kind of talent could make our team so much better. Thing is, you really need to look at how those numbers are generated, how the opposition performs against it and the ultimate outcome of the most important metric— wins and losses.
This last season, Chris Kaman was 2nd on the Clippers in terms of minutes per game (2608). However, he was worse than every other player on the Clippers team that played 500+ minutes in some of the most popular advanced metrics. ORtg, Offensive Win Shares, WinShares per 48 minutes… the worst of all rotation players. So how can a guy who scores 19 points a game have a negative impact on team performance on offense alone?
Turnovers and poor shooting. Funny enough, Kaman’s turnover rate went down from 20% last season, but he still managed to rank second amongst centers in turnovers— right behind Dwight Howard. Howard, however, draws twice as many free throws per game and shot the league’s highest FG% last season. Kaman, however, was the worst non-stretch center in the league in terms of shooting efficiency. It’s okay for Mehmet Okur to shoot 46% when a third of his shots are attempted from behind the 3-point line. Amongst centers that don’t attempt threes… Kaman is the league’s least efficient.
So in practice, that means that once in every seven possessions that he controls the ball, Kaman will turn the ball over at least once, not quite make three baskets— leaving his team with between 4 and 6 points every seven possessions. It’s play like that which makes you amongst the league’s worst centers to ever score 19 points a game. It’s play like that which decimates your offense.
Now you take a guy like Ben Wallace. He’s a terrible scorer, but how could a guy like that put up one of the league’s best offensive ratings at 116 (to Kaman’s 99). First, offensive rebounding— nearly twice the rate of Kaman. This gives the Pistons at least an additional possession a game. Then, when Wallace actually takes a shot, he shoots more efficiently than Kaman. He turns the ball over 1/3rd as much as Kaman. And for a player with a much lower usage rate, he records pretty much the same passing numbers as Kaman. At the end of the day, your team scores more baskets with Ben Wallace on the court than it does with mr 19 points a game Chris Kaman. These are the emptiest of points, points that take far too many wasted possessions to get ahold of.
This doesn’t even begin to mention Chris Kaman’s defense. I’d gladly go into just how terrible he is on D (which is even worse than I think people let on), but I kind of expect people to already see that. Thing is, people think— 19 points, 9 rebounds, that’s awesome. But if you completely take defense out of the equation, he STILL manages to make his team worse when he’s on the court by shooting poorly, turning the ball over and never passing for a guy at his usage rate.
Honestly, and I can back this up statistically, the Pistons would be better off with Jason Maxiell as our starting center 82 games a year. We would win more games and play more effectively.
And this isn’t me getting all rainbow’d on Maxiell. Dude is a 6th man in the best of times. But I say that to show how ineffective Kaman is, and how our second big off the bench is already better than the Clip’s scoring starter. What’s more, we don’t need to use our best trade asset and a pick (which would be a new level of brainless) to get more efficient production on our court. This from a guy who doesn’t even have the body to play center.
As for Kaman "balancing the roster", it shouldn’t take a trade to do that, if the aim is only to make our players more comfortable. By "balancing the roster", we should be able to bring in real talent in other positions. If not, we should be able to get out of our bad contracts. Kaman provides neither.
(only note— Kaman’s defense improved quite a bit in 2010-11, sorry for those who have read my Kaman wall-o-text before)
Keep in mind, when he’s talking about trades and what not, he’s talking about that from the Pistons perspective. That does not, however, change the fact that Kaman sucks.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 1:53 PM CST up reply actions
That’s solid. Thanks, SfS. I now hate Kaman.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
Thing is though, I have always liked Kaman. I would agree with the above observations more if we were discussing Kaman as a potential starter, as he is. But if Spurs fans are considering him as someone to add depth in the front court, to put in limited minutes off the bench, I think he could help us.
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I agree. Although even with that limited role, his price would be steep.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
And that’s my main problem. Even coming off the bench, his inefficiency makes him not worth the asking price. We’d be significantly better off with Dyess coming back.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 11:09 PM CST up reply actions
McDyess isn’t coming back and even if he did, is too old to survive this season’s brutal schedule. I would 100% support a McDyess/Bonner/Blair for Kaman deal b/c A. You dump our two worst interior defenders, B. Improve interior scoring (a problem for the Spurs in last year’s playoffs. Blair is averaging only 3.9ppg and 3.3rpg in two playoff seasons and Duncan only averaged 12ppg last playoffs, almost 7ppg below his previous low.) and C. Free up enough cap space for next off-season to sign a big-name free agent—assuming the Spurs hold onto RJ for one more year and Duncan either retires or re-signs for a fair price. Kaman is on the books for just this season at 12 million. Its not as if you’re making a long-term commitment with Kaman Islands.
You’re only looking at his ppg averages. If you look at how many touches it takes him to get those ppg, it’s pretty obvious that Blair and Bonner are roughly the same quality. Kaman is not a significantly better defender than either of them.
While I doubt Dyess is coming back, it wouldn’t surprise me if he did, and he would have no problem playing 15-20 minutes/game this season.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
That's what I'm here for.
Spreading ratred and hage since 1987!
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 11:13 PM CST up reply actions
Kaman was injured last season. Those numbers dont count. Players always suck when they are in and out of an injury.
Besides that, the clippers were a sucky team coached by vinnie del negro.
"Kevin Garnett once described defending Tim Duncan as "trying to guard a tree"
Those aren’t numbers from last season, those are numbers from his career year, 2009-2010.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
He’s old, but I wouldn’t mind KT back with the Spurs. Good guy, pretty reliable, not too many mistakes, reliable jumper.
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by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 11, 2011 12:22 PM CST up reply actions
The Lakers trading with an in-conference rival, one that swept them like trash.
Absolutely bazarre.
Maybe someone will actually trade with the Spurs before the deadline.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Given the dearth in good SF’s in the market, I’m sure the PATFO is focusing on shoring up the front court now. I think that is a pressing need than SF spot. We need injury insurance for our front court and a starting C/PF.
Keep the faith!!
Also try to rest Duncan more should be a top goal. He was beat by the end of the season.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 8:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Good point. Dice’s expiring + either Green/Bulter/anderson trade for a defensive minded big man would be awesome. But they dont make them anymore the same way, do they
Keep the faith!!
Spurs need to take a chance on a big that might prosper from being in on a new team.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Easier said than done. Simply because out big 3 are experienced(read old).. and need help
Keep the faith!!
Agreed. He knows the system and won’t make things worse. Pretty sad when we have to settle for simply not making things worse.
That is the Spurs’ reason for getting up in the morning.
Metaphorically speaking, they can sleep when they are dead, and they aren’t dead yet.
Didn’t the Grizz try and trade The Juice last year too?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
I think it is the same trade
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
yep, i remember this trade almost happen last season.
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
Yep, but they were too slow to meet the deadline. Maybe they agreed to wait.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 8:59 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I don’t get why they want Mayo when they have P. George and everyone’s favorite long-armed former Spur.
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They have a man crush on Mayo and his “potential.”
Mayo would take the 2 spot and George gets the 3 spot. I think they will then try and move Granger (to bolster their other talent) is it goes well with the other developments. It seemed to work well when he was out last year in the post season.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
That makes sense. I still think a team would be hard-pressed to win without a legit superstar so let’s see if they should be able to flip Granger into a great player.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 12, 2011 12:30 AM CST up reply actions
Dallas is getting Odom for practically nothing… so why the league didnt stop that trade?
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
The reason the league should never stop any trade is that now we are going to be asking this question on every damn trade.
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The problem I see with the two trades is that it perpetuates an idea which I don’t know is true or not. The CP3 trade stood to benefit both the Rockets and the Hornets as well as the Lakers. The Odom trade benefits Dallas.
Whether true or not it seems like the rich get richer and the poor get poorer
I'm not saying Tony Romo is the reincarnation of the mythical Romulus. I'm just saying
+1
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
In hindsight, I wished the league stopped the trade that got us RJ.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
this guy is smart. listen to him.
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by theonlyromeo on Dec 11, 2011 11:57 PM CST up reply actions
It doesn’t help Lakers winning wise and Dallas just lost Chandler. Honestly, big man wise they had a net loss.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 9:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
new pacers team will be collison, mayo, Danny Granger, David West, Hibbert
with George hill ,Paul George, Tyler Hansbrough,Dahntay Jones and Brandon Rush off the bench. That sounds like a pretty good team
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Wow, that is pretty good. I’m impressed.
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"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 11, 2011 3:49 PM CST up reply actions
Shit. Spurs will have fits defending that team.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:16 PM CST up reply actions
Can we still get Turiaf someway?
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
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David West signs 2 years, $20 million with Pacers, source says
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I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
That’s a good deal for the Pacers. 2 years is the perfect contract length for someone like West. The East could be more competitive this season.
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You could be right, but I still see Miami coming out.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Oh, absolutely. Me too. But I don’t think there will be a playoff team with a losing record, like last year’s Pacers.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
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Houston’s close to signing Marc Gasol to max-contract offer sheet, working a sign-and-trade with Memphis to secure him, league sources say.
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The Rockets are working to sign Marc Gasol to a 4 year, $55M offer sheet, sources tell Y! Memphis would have 3 days to match, or lose him.
by play_splitter on Dec 11, 2011 2:26 PM CST up reply actions
I’m guessing there’’s now way we could’ve matched that, huh?
I'm not saying Tony Romo is the reincarnation of the mythical Romulus. I'm just saying
Scola and Marc Gasol on the same team.Pretty scary eh
by play_splitter on Dec 11, 2011 2:40 PM CST up reply actions
Memphis will match this.
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by quincyscott on Dec 11, 2011 4:18 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
yep
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Grizzlies expected to match four-year, $55 million offer sheet from the Rockets for RFA C Marc Gasol, source tells @YahooSports.
by play_splitter on Dec 11, 2011 5:39 PM CST up reply actions
As of this moment, both the Mavericks and Lakers are weaker teams than they were last season. And if the Lakers do wind up with Dwight Howard, they are going to have to give up a lot to get him.
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by quincyscott on Dec 11, 2011 4:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions
they could give up their whole roster sans kobe and fisher…. they would still probably be stronger with howard.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
They lose a bit offensively. They require shooters to benefit Howard if Gasol moves.
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by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 9:07 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Thunder are looking like the team to beat in the West.
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I say we keep Jefferson and get another big (McDyess or his replacement), and we are in good shape. Jefferson, Splitter, Anderson, Neal and Blair will all be better this season. Duncan and Ginobilli will both stay healthy this season. Tony Parker will not get divorced this season, and now he has a legitimate back-up that can both spell him and let Manu and Neal play their natural positions. Leonard, Splitter and Anderson will add teeth to our defense this season.
Watching all the other kids open up their presents creates frustration and envy. But we have a good team, and I don’t yet see anybody in the West who is head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe letting things mature, keeping things stable, is the right move. Last year, Dallas added one significant player to a team that we swept, and they won a title with it. It wasn’t only Chandler that won that ring, it was stability of the team, tweaking rather than making big changes.
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by quincyscott on Dec 11, 2011 4:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions 6 recs
we have a good team, but at this point how confident are you that we can land a quality big? at this point i seriously have my doubts. we can’t go far in the playoffs if we get beat up on by teams with size and physicality up front.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
Well, define “quality.” We were never going to get a marquee player this season short of trading away half our team. I honestly don’t have a particular player in mind, but with all of the movement and amnesty stuff going on, there still may be a few finds out there.
Then again, we got very little out of an injured Splitter last season. Maybe having him healthy and more integrated into the system is the real answer here.
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It doesn’t have to be a great big, just someone good enough on defense to balance out Blair and Bonner. Tiago should play a lot better this year, and I think that’s going to be a bigger upgrade than any big we could realistically get. Internal development and chemistry are going to be the key this season IMO.
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Matthew Powell
Yeah, I read your response after posting mine. Yours is much better developed, though.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
No, I think we both said the exact same thing, slightly different wording.
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Stop the modesty, you two. Your responses were both great.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 11, 2011 9:18 PM CST up reply actions
Losing Hill is a big benefit aside from just getting Leonard. It helps give more room for Neal, and allows taller wings in Anderson, Green and Dallas Butler potential playing time. The Team at the moment very least gets bigger even if it’s not another big man.
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by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 9:11 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I’d like to add dedication to defense. Granted, it was zone d, something that’s not seen often in the NBA, but, hey, the players bought into it, worked at it and it somehow all worked out in the end.
Maybe we could emphasize on defense. Have we tried that yet?
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by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 9:07 AM CST up reply actions
GNeal14 Gary Neal
You Love Me For Me Could You Be More Phony!!!!!!!!
2 minutes ago
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
got nothing on blair:
DeJuan45 DeJuan Blair
Most of the time you have to be your own best friend.
DeJuan45 DeJuan Blair
I’m not drunk wats wrong wit people I’m Just thinking about my life how it’s about to change and I don’t kno if I’m ready 4 it!
DeJuan45 DeJuan Blair
Don’t ever put ur all n to sumthin u can’t control cuz at the end ov the day u end up losing it all and it sucks 4 u!! Lol that’s wild!!
DeJuan45 DeJuan Blair
U DON’T ALWAYS GET UR WAY!
these are all from the last ~12 hours
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
That’s not completely unusual for him. He’s one of my favorites, though, so I’m hoping he doesn’t get traded.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah sounds like DeJuan Blair just got dumped by Gary Neal
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by Bushka on Dec 11, 2011 5:37 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
i doubt it. anyone familiar with blair’s tweets knows they walk a fine line between 14 year old girl, and unrepentant psychopath.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 6:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
but every time you want to un-follow him he drops a gem like this one:
DeJuan45 DeJuan Blair
"@oran2626: @DeJuan45 i hope u tear ur acl in europe!!!!!!!!!!!!!" OUCH!!! I WISH I HAD ONE SMH!!! LOL!!
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
I stopped following last season.
I’m sorry, Dejuan.
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by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 11, 2011 8:06 PM CST up reply actions
ha, so true. I actually get a little annoyed when he goes on a tweetpage, because I can miss important tweets from other places buried in a series of 15 straight DeJuan emotweets.
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got that right. someone has to steal his phone one of these days.
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by theonlyromeo on Dec 12, 2011 12:02 AM CST up reply actions
lennox lewis does the same thing, but they are usually months apart. dejuan goes on twitter rampages more often than kids in somalia get to eat.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 12, 2011 12:45 AM CST up reply actions
ouch
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DeAndre Jordan has signed a 4 year, $43 million offer sheet with Golden State, agent Greg Lawrence tells Y!
Thats an awful lot of salary tied in to Jordan before you even look at extending Griffin / Gordon in the next few years.
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He’ll go to Miami, NY or LA. Hopefully the Clippers. Sterling will give him a max deal. Those two deserve eachother.
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by Ed (dfjmed) on Dec 11, 2011 11:04 PM CST up reply actions
C_Ramsay Chris Ramsay
Warriors waive (amnesty) Charlie Bell.
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Yeah, I read that. Bryant is not a happy camper. He was pretty quiet when they hired Brown, too.
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Maybe he’ll request another trade, and we can throw in some draft picks and youth to get him.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
i’d rather eat my own legs than have Kobe on the books. I don’t care if all it costs us is pops old underpants.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
They are not much to look at right now, but when pop fills em out…woah boy
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
This thread has just taken a turn. A wrong turn.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Tell me about it. Those are longer than most of my swimming trunks.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Haven’t seen that Hanes bacon-neck commercial with Jordan rocking the Hitler ’stache?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 12, 2011 5:20 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, yes. The Loincloth of Popovich. Sewn together from the skins of European basketball players. His matching belt is constructed from the flesh of Bob Hill’s back and the bones of Mike Brown’s spine.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
I guess it wouldnt be the most horrible thing if the Spurs came back with the exact same roster, with the addition of Konami.
The only thing im worried about is Mcdyess if he decides to come back.
I wonder how Fiesta is going to work out for us.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
im not happy with Konami though…not the player, i just dont like the nickname :)
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
I dont particularly like it either, it just seems to have stuck. I think we should have gone with something that has to do with his freakish arms and hands. Like Dactyl. Hey, I think I like that.
Hill was albatross, so theres no reason why Kawhai cant be Dactyl. (ptera)
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I always knew Kevin Willis as “T Rex” because he was seven feet tall but had the wingspan of a 6’ 4" guy. Kind of the anti-George.
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He had some guns on him,maybe even rivaling the admirals.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
KAW! KAW!
Actually, I liked when we called him “MANOS”
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 11, 2011 8:08 PM CST up reply actions
Reminds me too much of Nazr “Manos Piedras” Mohammed.
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I keep forgetting that Anderson didnt have a fair shake last season. I gotta admit, he didnt look very impressive the limutes I saw him on the court. Maybe it was the hamstring injury, I dunno. There was nothing but raves about how he was the steal of the draft, so Im going to be dissapoint if he doesnt play well this season.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
yea, i think it was the hamstring injury because he looked pretty good the first 6 games of last season before he got injured. i hope he can get another try this season.
oh and limutes, combination of limited and minutes? nice. :)
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
….and never lived it down.
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You also have potential in Green and D Butler. If anything, the competition has become greater to be a better wing. Hill by default previously had it but now someone has to earn it. He was solid in his first game.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
by grego21 on Dec 11, 2011 9:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I’m pretty happy with us not going nuts this season and then working it all out next year.
We’re at $73 mill in payroll right now.
Timmy comes off the books next year and we’ll be at $44 mill in payroll without having blown our amnesty.
If we need to we can get rid of RJ (hopefully Leonard Cohen has become a starter quality defensive SF with a corner 3 a’la Bruce).
That’ll drop us to about $34 million + whatever it costs to fill out a roster that featueres Manu/Tony/Tiago/Anderson/Bonner/Blair and short timers.
Can re sign Timmy at a lower number if he doesn’t retire and throw money at a free agent or two.
IMO Stand with what we got this season.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
Ha ha, Leonard Cohen. Gosh, I hope Kawhi is more up-beat than that guy. He’d bring the entire team down with his deep, dark lyrics.
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Yeah, plus I think there’s a good chance that Lorbek will sign with us next summer. Tim C. said that he could’ve been bought out for this season (and wanted to), if it weren’t for the lockout.
So,
PG – Tony, Ford, Joseph
SG – Manu, Neal, Anderson
SF – Jefferson?, Leonard, Butler, Green
PF – Duncan, Lorbek, Bonner
C – Splitter, Blair, + FA?
We’ll know by next season if we want to keep Butler and/or Green. Hopefully one or both are worth it. I also think that Kawhi will be a capable starter, but we’ll see.
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"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 11, 2011 7:23 PM CST up reply actions
I agree with not going nuts, but we need to shore up front court of this season. To be honest, without dice..we are worse than the last season and that is a big cause for concern. I’m refreshing twitter every few seconds hoping to see Spurs announce some decent signings of big man. Oy vey!!
Keep the faith!!
man going through the salaries at hoopshype…theres some scary stuff out there.
in 2015 / 2016
*the lakers will have 61 Million in salary tied up with just Kobe/Gasol/meta world peace/ & Blake…
*David Lee will be earning $15.5 Million from the warriors…
*Joe Johnsons goign to be pulling down 24 million from the Hawks (as if this doesn’t get amnestied).
*Brendan Haywoods on the books for just over $10million with Dallas (again amnesty town population him).
Some of the contracts out there are scary stuff.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
At this rate, the Spurs are going to go after Gilbert Arenas ( and be denied ).
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
arenas already passed through waivers, he’s a free agent. so i guess that means no amnesty for orlando?
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 8:27 PM CST up reply actions
It’s a sad indictment on the poor judgement of NBA GM’s that Gilbert “i never met a shot i didnt like” Arenas has not been snapped up.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
you know out there somewhere isaiah thomas is licking his lips and wishing he still had a team.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 10:36 PM CST up reply actions
The Spurs doesn’t need another gunner. ba-dum-tish!
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by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 9:04 AM CST up reply actions
It is hard to picture. They might have to install metal detectors at the locker room doors.
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LAC willing to add Gordon 2 deal if Paul commits 2 “opt-in” to the final year of his deal, which would assure LAC of having him next 2 yrs
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Wow so this is real. CP3 on the Clips huh
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 7:03 PM CST up reply actions
clippers make much more sense for him than the lakers. even if they lose gordon they can have blake and deandre up front and butler in the back court. makes way more sense than pairing him with another guard that needs the ball 80% of the time.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 11, 2011 8:30 PM CST up reply actions
Sterling will mind fuck it somehow.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
by Bushka on Dec 11, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I wonder if he’ll use the “already have a home here” line when he eventually signs with the Lakers.
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by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 7:10 AM CST up reply actions
if the lakers don’t sign howard and paul has two good years with LAC’s young core then the tables might turn. in two years blake/kobe/gasol/artest are going to be making over $60m on their own. the clippers have two superstars in the making who have yet to hit their 23rd birthdays, and a bunch of nice complimentary pieces.
depending on how the lakers pursuit of howard goes and what the clippers give up for cp3, their places could be switched within a few years.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 12, 2011 8:06 AM CST up reply actions
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RT @TheAkronHammer: Hasheem Thabeet went from No. 2 overall pick to amnesty waivers in 30 months. That’s impressive.
NOW… I’m not suggesting anything… but, just for grins, I’d be curious to see just how up for the ULTIMATE challenge our coaching staff really is. And he’s tall.
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Blair will have someone to dominate during practice games. :)
(",)
by day_late_friend on Dec 11, 2011 11:00 PM CST up reply actions
I would die a little on the inside…and not in a good way.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 11:12 PM CST up reply actions
There is a good way?
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by doubleteapot on Dec 11, 2011 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
Don’t ask questions better left to aged sages!
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 11, 2011 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
For the min, it couldn’t hurt. Spurs need size and have to take some risks.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
It would hurt me to watch. His only skill is being tall. He’s not fast, he doesn’t have great balance, he’s an average at best rebounder (and thats being optimistic), has hands made of brick, and can’t shoot. In short, I could find third graders that are more skilled better all around players than he is.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 1:40 AM CST up reply actions
It is, but the Spurs lack height in their big men. Bonner and Blair are not enough, sadly. And Duncan needs to play less. Splitter will likely be awesome, but that still isn’t enough. Dice isn’t likely coming back.
Spurs will do their due diligence, so if he were somehow on the team, I know the Spurs did their home work. That doesn’t mean the FO/Coaching staff bats 1.000, but ithey generally call it right.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I’d much rather have someone like DJ Mbenga instead. Thabeet might as well be a traffic cone.
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"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 12, 2011 12:29 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
With all that said, I don’t think he’d be a great pick up. I’d be shocked if the Spurs see something in him. Spurs will need to take a chance on a big because they likely won’t get anyone who really has shown much yet.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I’d rather have Haddadi than Thabeet.
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by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 9:03 AM CST up reply actions
we have better development programs, a tough stone needing pounding, but in the hands of a Mighty Pop, who knows, hope we signed him.. by the way RJ was a peanut, a lovable peanut.
"You learn that one person really doesn’t get anything done. In any business, in any endeavor, the people around you have to be good people and have to be able to work together. That’s where the real joy is – when you’re sharing success with somebody." - Pop
Looks like New Orleans will get better young talent out of this proposed Clippers deal. For them, it is a better deal. Obviously, Houston goes empty handed though.
T-Wolves 1st rounder (likely lottery) in a deep draft, Bledsoe, Aminu. And likely another good draft pick since they are starting from scratch with Kaman in his final year.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Don't look far... Splitter is ALL we need!
I’d say that the FO is confident about our front line this season… and I believe that we Spurs fans should be as well. Proof? We actively pursued Caron Butler and Josh Howard instead of focusing our money on a biggie… this only means that the FO believes that it’s in the SF position that we most need an upgrade, particularly defensively. Although I believe that Leonard and a healthy Anderson would be a decent combination at that position,
Caron Butler was so good a scorer for us to pass up on, reason why we tried (albeit we failed) to snatch him from the FA. Pop doesn’t trust rookies that much and I think that’s one of the reasons for the move on Butler. Leonard is a rookie and Anderson is, well, still practically a rookie if you count a full 82-game season… Pop didn’t even trust Tiago that much to give him enough minutes to match up against Memphis’ bigs. That being said, I think we’re better off with Jefferson around. He’ll be better with Pop’s system this third year.
I’ve said it before (perhaps somewhere else) and I’ll say it again. Tiago was our best chance at stopping the Memphis giants last season. Pop just doubted him a little too much.
Now, I’m quite confident Pop trusts Tiago more. He’ll probably even start alongside Tim. Blair has no business playing C. He should come off the bench and play PF, where he’ll be better defensively. Dice should also come back and play backup C/PF. Tiago is a young stud and can play major minutes, which could be helpful in two ways: first it will alleviate Duncan’s and Dice’s minutes especially on busy schedules and save them for the playoffs.
I’ve never been as excited for this season than in recent memory. The big 3 should be healthy. Tiago and Neal should be better. Leonard and Anderson are highly underrated. TJ Ford should be an able backup and Joseph has the Spurs pedigree!
Need I say more?
It's better to be silent and be thought of as a fool... than open your mouth and remove all doubts.
Too much credit given to MEMPHIS BIGS... it were their GUARDS who BULLIED US!
I also noticed that in most articles and comments, much of the credit was given to Memphis BIGS in sending us fishing in the first round when actually, it was their solid combination of Guards and SFs that beat us in 4 games. Try to remember their guards and SFs and you’ll get my point.
It's better to be silent and be thought of as a fool... than open your mouth and remove all doubts.
We do not use the title box here, Reylan. ಠ_ಠ
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 7:12 AM CST up reply actions
I’m sorry… my bad. I didn’t know. Thanks for the info.
It's better to be silent and be thought of as a fool... than open your mouth and remove all doubts.
No problem. I needed an excuse to use the glare. Much appreciated.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 9:42 AM CST up reply actions
Pop is on record saying that the biggest improvement that the Spurs need are at the front court positions. Improvement coming from within is great. However, it may not be enough to account for slippage in Duncan’s output. The team very badly lacks interior scoring from their bigs and defense is porous at its best.
Keep the faith!!
I wish I were that excited.
Pop’s biggest complaint after the series was lost was regarding the front line.
I’d hold off on the ‘Tiago is a stud’ talks as well. He might start, and he might have been the ACB MVP, but I don’t ever see this guy being more than a 10-11ppg/6-7rpg player.
Spurs need more than Tiago, because they lack depth, not because Tiago won’t be good. Duncan needs to rest more. Dice is likely gone. Regardless if Tiago is close to an all-star, Spurs still lack size outside Duncan and Tiago. And Duncan isn’t the same Duncan. That’s a problem.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I got a a few problems with Tiago…
He hasn’t displayed a single go-to move in the post.( That left hook is ineffective as it currently stands)
He can’t hit a jumpshot to save his life, from anywhere.
His free throw percentage is unacceptable, he’s like in Shaq territory.
Honestly, he should have all three of these things. Thats the bare minimum I would accept from a Euro MVP. He needs alot of work.
He does however, run the floor well on the break, is a good man and help defender, and seems to be a decent passer. He knows how to P&R well, but hes not finishing often enough or strongly enough most of the time off it.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I agree that his post moves and shooting are woefully undeveloped. That little flipper thing he does with the ball under the basket drives me crazy, as does his free throw form. I have come to expect European and South American players to have better fundamentals.
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I am starting to panic, if this goes down its gotta be worse than the Rj trade. I would rather pay RJ to stay home than have Howard.
AKA Anthony Teegarden
This would do long term damage to Holt’s psyche not to mention that is not an improvement at all in the SF position.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
Here’s a weird thought. What if the coaching staffs sees Kawhi as an undersized PF instead of a backup SF? Maybe that’s why they are pursuing every single SF option and not focusing in getting a big: they believe they have one in Leonard.
It’s only speculation on my part and I’m probably wrong. I’m wrong most of the time, anyway.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
This has been my secret fear for the last 6 months.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
No way! You talking crazy now you! Undersized PF (Kawhi), undersized C (Blair), undersized everything! Enough!
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
by LasEspuelas on Dec 12, 2011 10:41 AM CST up reply actions
After reading your article, I think that your thoughts on what the FO is planning might be accurate. I still dont like it though.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
The RJ trade itself wasn’t bad, it was the new contract that made little sense. Hopefully the offer to Howard is a one year deal for the mini-mid level, in which case the Spurs could hold onto RJ and amnesty him at the end of the season.
perhaps the offer reads like this: “Stay away from the Spurs and we’ll give you an offer sheet to drive up your price for the other teams?”
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by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 8:47 AM CST up reply actions
hahaha!
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Yeah, this seems like too big a risk. But, what do I know?
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Dwight? :(
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
Welp… someone get the J. Howard injury reports ready. He’ll have at least 5 this season.
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 9:43 AM CST up reply actions
If he does sign with SA — I find it painfully (keyword) amusing that between him, Duncan, and Blair, there are only 1.5 good knees (aka kness).
Duke of Bexar
by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 9:48 AM CST up reply actions
Here’s the offer: 1 million pound of weed, to be spread for 3 years.
Yo, I’m 6-11, but I just want to dribble through my legs and shoot jumpshots like a guard. - Marc Blucas on Tim Duncan
Holy crap.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 12, 2011 12:43 PM CST up reply actions
With Brandon Roy gone, maybe a trade with the Blazers is in the works for RJ and some other pieces that the Blazers may need?
Which leads to another question, who would you prefer, Nic Batum or Gerald Wallace in return for RJ?
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There was a piece somewhere talking about how overrated Batum is, it was backed up with stats. The Blazers are actually worse defensively when hes on the floor. I might opt for Gerald Wallace.
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Howard Has An Offer
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Wiz FA F Josh Howard now as an offer in hand from Spurs, rep says. Utah made offer & will meet with him this week. Wiz also still in mix.
Something about Josh Howard must have really made a impression on the front office. But I’m absolutely clueless to what it could possibly be.
by transgojobot on Dec 12, 2011 9:36 AM CST up reply actions
Oooo! He has crappy knees too! Quick, toss the man an MLE!!
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by Aaron "Hirschof" Preine on Dec 12, 2011 9:44 AM CST up reply actions
Maybe it was how he stumbled into Holts office holding a joint with a glass of gin and juice while going into an antiamerican anthem rant.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BqG9kjknVw
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Ugh. I’ve never seen that video.
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"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 12, 2011 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
Haha, no, it’s much better to know the truth. Now we just need to make sure that Pop has seen it. There’s no way he let’s a bs statement like that slide by.
"He's the ultimate zone buster." – Bill Land on Gary Neal
"I like the fact that he’s a man." – Hubie Brown on DeJuan Blair
by Manu ex Machina on Dec 12, 2011 12:52 PM CST up reply actions
Dallas wants to move Rudy Fernandez and Corey Brewer to create cap space. Wonder if we can use them. I like Rudy if only for the reckless play.
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 9:38 AM CST via iPhone app reply actions
We can’t help them create any space, really. They’re probably looking to trade for a conditional draft pick or something like that(straight salary dump)
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Spurs could trade McDyess for Brewer and Fernandez, but I’m not sure if the 2mil guaranteed on Dyess’ contract counts against the cap.
I dont think the spurs need anymore SFs on their team, right now we have 4: Leonard, RJ, Anderson and Butler. You could even add Green but i I dont expect him to make the cut.
"He was just a young skinny guy who looked like a winner. We didn’t know he was going to be as good as he is."
—Popovich on Manu Ginobili
I am fairly confident RJ won’t be on the team by the time the playoffs roll around.
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 12:02 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
I think the plan with Dice would be something like this. We trade Dice, other team waives him and he rejoins mid-season.
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 12:01 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
What happened with Fesenko?
Is there any way in hell we can still get that guy?
FWIW, this Josh Howard thing could just be his agent trying to drive up the price. That’s an agent’s job, after all.
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OK if that is what you believe
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by doubleteapot on Dec 12, 2011 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
There was something recent about allowing teams to spend up to $.5M on buyouts of Chinese contracts, whereas it had sounded as if buyouts would not be permitted. Maybe with all of these other free agent SF’s going to other teams, the Spurs might work out an offer for Wilson Chandler?
I think the Nuggets still have his rights? I’m not positive though.
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by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Haven’t checked but he’s most likely a restricted FA.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 12, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
i’ts 500 grand toward any contract buyout. I believe that was the limit on how far you can go as an NBA team. Obviously that ties very heavily into the cap. Would be very sneaky to be able to offer say a 3 million dollar buyout and sign a guy for the minimum when you are already over the cap.
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Chris Paul is going to the Clipps.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
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Clippers are refusing New Orleans-NBA steep asking price for Chris Paul, league sources tell Y! Sports. “Deal could be dying,” source says.
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
by DrumsInTheDeep on Dec 12, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
If I’m a potential Hornets buyer, I would like to see a Chris Paul facilitating the play. Instead of Kaman trying to get the ball down-low. The market has spoken..
"You learn that one person really doesn’t get anything done. In any business, in any endeavor, the people around you have to be good people and have to be able to work together. That’s where the real joy is – when you’re sharing success with somebody." - Pop
by The Watchers on Dec 12, 2011 12:36 PM CST up reply actions
Woj is reporting the the Pacers have decided to amnesty James Posey.
"Deep down we all know that swagger comes hand in hand with insecurity. We strut not to convince competitors of our dominance; we strut to convince ourselves."
Matthew Powell
Whos the worst possible pickup, Josh Howard, or James Posey? Decisions decisions…
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Between the two? I’d take Posey. He can hit the three, and has finals experience.
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
Yea, but theres a reason why he would go to San Antonio. No one wants him. Howard, as much of a knucklehead as he is, if hes healthy, hes a good defender who can put the ball in the hoop.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
Posey>Howard.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 2:13 PM CST up reply actions
Ever heard of the term, there is no wrong answer? Well I dont believe there is a right answer here.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
I would agree with that. I was just picking the lesser of two evils.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 2:59 PM CST up reply actions
I don’t know if he’s that much better these days. Neither is much these days.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
What about Josh Posey?
He can hit big 3’s in finals, smoke through an entire joint on one breath and get traded every other year
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
Josh Posey, he is so awesome, I would pick him up any time. Now, James Posey, is a different story
Keep the faith!!
Josh Posey? Doesn’t that guy post stuff for a Spurs blog?
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 12, 2011 11:07 PM CST up reply actions
Pop would Shanghai them both. Literally. As in send them to China. with Bonzi and the rest of them.
"White-orange, orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, brown"
by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 8:17 PM CST up reply actions
Hmmmm patience we need. This teams roster is still very deep. Look at the Eagles right now. Many free agent signings and failure. The current Spurs team won 60 games. Also, we already picked up the #1 SF in the draft. I believe Tiago will be much better next year, but will wait and see what happens with McD/our front court.
I trust our FO.
Do or do not! There is no try!
Stern strikes down the CP3 trade with the Clippers! Wow
Sten has become the evil emperior!!!
Do or do not! There is no try!
Stern struck it down? I’m not finding that anywhere?
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 1:36 PM CST up reply actions
Clippers killed it.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 12, 2011 1:37 PM CST up reply actions
The Clippers gave them everything they wanted but Eric Bledsoe. Stern didn’t take the deal they offered so he pretty much struck it down. I don’t blame the Clippers honestly for not adding Bledsoe also. The trade is pretty fair initially but they want to strip the Clippers of everything from the looks of it.
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Dec 12, 2011 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
Well, if they aren’t giving up Gordon, Clipps are doing well. CP3/Gordon/Blake. That’s a pretty good trio with Jordan (who they likely will match).
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Thats the thing man. They wanted Gordon, Bledsoe, Kaman, Al foruqe Aminu and the unprotected 1st round pick the Clippers got from the T-Wolves.
The Clippers were willing to give them all the players and pick besides Bledsoe. I mean they initially didn’t want to give up Gordon and the pick but they said okay then Stern wanted Bledsoe also and the Clippers pretty much told him to kick rocks
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Dec 12, 2011 5:05 PM CST up reply actions
I somehow think it still happens in some form or another. Although, I would argue that one side will cave. It’ll look better for Stern to take the deal with a little less talent. Although I could see the argument for him pushing for everything to say “look at this deal that I got for CP3 rather than the past one” he’s over compensating now, so hopefully he thinks clearly and pulls the trigger on a slightly less aggressive deal.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
CP3 has apparently walked out of Hornets practice. This will not end well.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
You ain’t never lied
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Dec 12, 2011 1:50 PM CST up reply actions
From the Woj:
Prominent agent: NBA has rendered Hornets front office “inoperable” and has given up doing even minor signings with them now.
"Sometimes I think I lost something really important to me, and it turns out I already ate it."
To be honest, in spite of what Stern is doing, I don’t get why CP3 is throwing such tantrums. It’s his job to play whoever is paying his salary and when he is a free agent he can freely choose. The only ones in this scenario allowed to throw tantrums should be Hornets FO. And even they should understand they are screwed until there is an owner.
In my books CP3 is only solidifying his punk stature with all these reactions and twitter comments. Some comments almost read like life is extremely hard for him. I know everything is relative but still a little bit of perspective wouldn’t hurt!
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 2:32 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
He’s acting like this because a president has been set by Melo, that players can act this way and get traded to where they want to go. The bottom line is the team is trying to get something for him, as we all know he will bolt next year and the league is keeping that from happening.
CP3 is a punk, but so are most of the stars in this league. The league has gone to far in it’s star promotion to cut back on this kind of behavior.
CP3, Mello, LeBron etc. put in years of time starting at rookie scale, etc., etc. They did more than enough for their franchises. They deserve to use their upcoming free agency to influence their future.
The owners get draft rules, contract & trade restrictions and the one thing players get is free agency. I’m sure none of you guys would be this way but some fans are against the free agency rules because their favorite team is not high up on the list of preferred free agent destinations.
"Hey if repeating as champions were that easy even the Spurs could do it." olf
I don’t know if I completely agree that this kind of behavior is….acceptable. But I do agree that it is within their league given rights to do.
Hollywood stars abide by different rules than the general populous, so I’m not surprised that these guys act like primadonnas and throw tantrums till they get their way. They are empowered by others. Frankly, I do not think filthy rich people who do not hold a job in the classical sense should be expected to act like regular people. I think their very concept of reality is different than yours or mine. And other people are also to blame, to an extent.
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
They are doing it in a crappy way. Sure the owners/GMs aren’t free of any blame, but this type of behavior should not be acceptable either. I’m not trying to say which side is more guilty, but bad behavior is bad behavior.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I agree with you to an extent. If he would’ve not said anything or lied and said he wanted to stay and then bounced as soon as free agency came around he would be looked at like a villain. Don’t believe me look at Bosh and Bron. Neither one of those guys demanded a trade and they were hated because they didn’t inform there front offices that they wanted to leave.
Now I agree CP3 should just be a pro and keep working out and getting ready for the season because he truly can only do but so much and there is no need to concern his self with stuff he can’t really change but to be honest he is in a damned if you do damned if you don’t situation. If he just walks as a free agent people are gonna be pissed because there team got nothing for him leaving
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Dec 12, 2011 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
I see what you are saying. I think him informing the front office ahead of time is great. It’s a courtesy more stars should do, in confidence at least.
Just the reactions to stuff after that is what is a bit silly. Maybe this is something that is a fallout from the negotiations. I believe Paul had a few words to say at some points, especially to Holt. Now he prob takes any league action personally.
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 8:47 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
OK, yes. That is fine and very principled. But take a look at what Denver had to contend with last season. If a player wants to leave, he wants to leave. If you can’t make your team attractive enough to him, then you are far better off trading him now and getting players back in return. As it is, Stern is going to force the man to stay put. And in seven months, he is gone, and the Hornets get nothing. That is ridiculous, and everybody loses.
All these GIFs are breaking my browser.
+1
One thing i can do...................is FINGER ROLL.
by gunnin' gervin on Dec 12, 2011 5:25 PM CST up reply actions
If that is what happens, then it is ridiculous for the hornets FO.
But since Stern’s aim is to sell the team for a high price, I think his goal is to have a good selling portfolio by the end of the season, and for that he will have to facilitate a Paul trade. Any buyer would know a roster with Paul is a farce.
But none of this excuses Paul’s behavior. All this only sucks for Hornets FO.
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 6:08 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
Stern is going to make a deal happen. He has to as it’ll make him look better for rejecting the first one. It’s just he needs to not overcompensate and steal all of the other teams players (i.e. Clippers).
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
This is just ridiculous. What the hell does Stern think he is doing? Whatever it is, it sure isn’t in the best interests of the Hornets franchise.
They got 10,000 people to buy season tickets this year. That is pretty impressive all things considered in NOLA. And what are they going to have to look forward to? The Hornets are now radioactive to any other team that would consider making a trade. Just shameful.
All these GIFs are breaking my browser.
If Clippers were wiling to do that deal, Stern would get bragging rights. I feel like he’ll ease up after he realizes that he needs to make that deal happen so he/NBA doesn’t look like the bad guy.
If they get anything close to any of the proposed deals, the Hornets will end up with better talent than the original deal.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Just for grins, why doesn’t our FO put in a trade and see if it gets approved?
I'm not as good as I once was...and that's just the cold, hard truth.
if it got approved Phoenix would go berserk. The conspiracy theorists over at bright side still claim that we stole the NBA championship from them after the bench clearing fiasco (despite the fact it was in the 2nd round)….
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
Tony + DeJuan + Pick.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
Spurs Rotoworld:
The Spurs signed F Gani Lawal and Guard Antoine Hood Monday, and waived guard Devin Gibson.Lawal has a shot at making the team, but we’re not expecting much from Hood.Source: NBA.comDec 12 – 4:08 PM
Do or do not! There is no try!
This is going to be one HELLUVA leap on my part, but the NBA is making it way to easy to reach this conclusion.
David Stern and the league don’t want Chris Paul to go anywhere. They want him to walk, so he leaves that extra year and $20+ mil on the table. Secondly, the league’s bungling of the trades has likely turned the Hornets into an even nastier ‘poison pill’ of a franchise. What potential owner would want to have ANYTHING to do with them now? It’s just absurd.
Sad as it is for me to admit, I really believe the Hornets are going to eventually be contracted. No one will buy them, so no one will move them (again). The league may have no other recourse.
Like I said, HUGE leaps I’m taking here.
Well, CP3 should be a Clipper, but the Hornets are now asking for a lot. If they take Bledsoe off the table, the deal would be done. That said, if Hornets make this deal happen, it’s so much better of a deal for them than the previous one.
If I were the owner of the Hornets, I wouldn’t have let that first deal happen. That said, I don’t necessarily agree that the NBA stepping in to block that deal was a good thing.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
i think the fact that stern is a tool clouds people’s judgment to the fact that this trade would have ended up much better for a franchise in flux than the lal/hou trade. this is the kind of deal they need to make for paul.
by iheartyourfart on Dec 12, 2011 6:05 PM CST up reply actions
This. Very much this. If I could give a million +1’s I’d give them.
"White-orange, orange, white-green, blue, white-blue, green, white-brown, brown"
by magnuskrauss on Dec 12, 2011 8:21 PM CST up reply actions
The T’Wolves are overstocked with bigs. Might they part with one or two like Pekovic and Randolph for McDyess’ contract and a pick? They have Darko, Love, Brad Miller, Tolliver and Derrick Williams.
Chauncey Billups has just been claimed by the Clippers via winning bid from the waiver wire. Knowing Papa Smurf’s earlier threats to non-contending teams wanting to take him, this should be interesting.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 12, 2011 5:40 PM CST reply actions
If they now agree to trade Bledsoe, Chauncey might stick around to back up CP3.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
This will surely be interesting!
by LionZion on Dec 12, 2011 8:50 PM CST via iPhone app up reply actions
EKS_MavsNBA Earl K. Sneed
The Mavs have officially signed eight-time All-Star Vince Carter.
"I'm good at killing fat boys. I like killing fat boys." ~Arya Stark
Its when the Mavs sign 8 different players that they fail that exact same season. (See every other season except last year)
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
by alamobro on Dec 12, 2011 6:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nice. Back to the underachievers.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
All they need now is Tracey McGrady and they can start working on filling out the centre spot for the 1999 All star game.
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
i.e that all star game never happened because of that lockout thing
"When you go in for a job interview, I think a good thing to ask is if they ever press charges."
WojYahooNBA
Delonte West has agreed to a 1-year deal with Dallas, league source confirms. Slam Mag first reported.
First you must find... another shrubbery! Then, when you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here, beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get a two layer effect with a little path running down the middle. Then, you must cut down the mightiest tree in the forrest... with... a herring!
The Mavs just won the championship and now are massively changing the roster? I don’t understand – and none of these moves account for the loss of Chandler.
Their tanking the season before it started. They are aiming for next year.
"If an expert says it can't be done, get another expert"
- DBG
I think they are trying to position themselves for the 2012 class of free agents.
(",)
by day_late_friend on Dec 13, 2011 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVA00Fngvmg
Anyone for some chicken?
by play_splitter on Dec 12, 2011 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
Just when they win one...
…they do this…. and totally redeem themselves!
"If you run, you'll just go to jail tired!" TJ73
by TrooperJoe73 on Dec 13, 2011 3:37 PM CST up reply actions
Buddy Marr
Mavs complete completion of complete roster overhaul. Mark Cuban " We thought if we signed every free agent available, it would offset the loss of Tyson Chandler "
A man gets the eye of a Tiger, but a Tiger gets the eye of a Manu.
That really seems like the way. Sign or trade for all the big “names” and hope it comes together.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
BREAKING: WARRIORS SIGN KWAME BROWN, I LIGHT MYSELF ON FIRE AND THROW MYSELF OUT THE WINDOW
If you're watching a blowout, you can pass the time by counting the double teapots.
Samurai Champloo > Macross
Well, at least he stayed if he was going to go anywhere. Luc Richard Mbah a Moute re-signs
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
Da'Sean Butler was released, yet Luke Zeller is still in camp?
What in the world?
It doesn’t make sense, but it could be, he’s not as good as he once was (hasn’t fully recovered from injury), or Spurs feel confident with Anderson/Green/Leonard at the wings (and are likely keeping RJ this season).
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
I doubt very seriously Zeller is there as anything other than a training camp body.
Unbelievable Time distortion space is the place Mean Gene Okerlund go down that lonesome highway but don't be hypnotized no- reincarnation doesn't have to be you can concentrate and you can-mental telepathy YEAH! But the beat goes on.
by SpursfanSteve on Dec 13, 2011 4:48 PM CST up reply actions
Man, they must really be trying to shed salary since taking on Odom’s salary. Or they want roster spots to do more wheeling and dealing. I think it falls somewhere in the middle.
Good pickups by Denver. Their recently new front office is doing a nice job.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
they’re trying to shed salary so they can go for one of the big free agents next offseason from what i’ve heard on ESPN, but why would the Mavs want to break up the team that just won it all to go all-in on trying to get someone like Deron Williams or Dwight Howard next season?
"You know the difference between you and me? I make this look GOOD." - Agent Jay, Men In Black
Anyone think it would be possible for the Spurs to help out in a Lakers – Hornets deal for Paul that send Pau Gasol to the Spurs with the Hornets receiving some inexpensive young talent like Tiago, Blair and Neal with McDyess and Jefferson being moved around along with draft choices?
Getting Pau to play alongside Tim is like a wet dream of mine.
by silverandblack_davis on Dec 14, 2011 10:21 PM CST up reply actions
2013-2014 is his final year.
They say every time Pop smiles, an angel is told to stop being so fu--ing lazy and play some defense. -Hipuks 2/3/11
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