Standing pat or shoring up the reserves?

by Jaceman on Feb 24, 2011 5:03 PM CST

The trade deadline has come and gone, and somewhat not surprisingly, R.C. Buford, Pop, and the entire Spurs organization has decided to stand pat with what they've got right now. I mean, the Spurs are sitting at a comfortable record of 47-10, a full 6 games ahead of the second place Dallas Mavericks. Now with James Anderson rejoining the team, the Spurs have 13 players on roster, the league minimum. They could add more players, but given the effectiveness of the current 12 man rotation, it's unlikely they'd add anyone that would make an immediate impact, theoretically. With some decent names potentially getting bought out, should the Spurs look at perhaps adding someone?

The first thing is who is getting bought out. We're never really certain about this until it happens, but let's consider... The two names I have heard circling the buyout talks have been Troy Murphy and Samuel Dalembert. Now for all extensive purposes, I find Murphy to be something of a glorified Bonner, so in all respects, I'd rather not have Murphy, but the prospect of someone like Dalembert certainly intrigues me, especially in light of the difficulty assimilating Splitter. However, the strong play of Bonner and McDyess somewhat mitigates the need for a big. At the very least, he would be a solid defensive and shot-blocking presence in the event he becomes available. What's your take?

Here's out current roster:

PG - Tony Parker, George Hill, Chris Quinn

SG - Manu Ginobili, Gary Neal

SF - Richard Jefferson, James Anderson

PF - DeJuan Blair, Antonio McDyess, Matt Bonner, Steve Novak

C - Tim Duncan, Tiago Splitter

Poll

Who should we look at in FA after the buyouts happen (assuming they happen)?

Samuel Dalembert

30 votes

Troy Murphy

5 votes

Other (specify in comments)

1 votes

Nobody, we're fine the way we are

11 votes

Keep Steve Novak

2 votes

49 votes | Poll has closed

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Murphy would be a no brainer, he could be easily slotted in to get Matt Bonner some rest. But ten bucks says he will bolt to the Celtics or some other team and not San Antonio, if he’s bought out.

I don’t think that the current Spurs philosophy would allow for an offensively challenged player like Dalembert to get meaningful minutes. Besides, I bet he wouldn’t go to San Antonio anyway if he’s bought out, he wouldnt learn plays in time to help, etc etc etc.

San Antonio just doesn’t look as sexy as the other teams to these potential free agents. While the Spurs could use some players, fortunately I don’t think they actually need any extra pieces.

[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]

"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said

by alamobro on Feb 24, 2011 5:11 PM CST reply actions

It’s all over the rumors that I’ve seen Miami and Boston mentioned for Murphy.

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 Feb 25, 2011 12:59 AM CST up reply actions

Murphy > Novak… But, he’s allegedly got his mind made up on joining the Heat.

Dalembert could be a good option if we need stops in crunch time, but he’d kill our offense.

Memphis might buy out Battier, in which case the Spurs should make a hard push for him, rather than counting on a true rookie to back up RJ.

We’ll have to see who else becomes available.

Listen to Coach "B", kids. Use both hands!

by Tim C. on Feb 24, 2011 5:19 PM CST reply actions

Memphis would be pretty dumb to buy out Battier at this point. They’ll probably play him this year through when Gay gets back. Way better starting option than Tony Allen.

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by Jaceman on Feb 24, 2011 5:23 PM CST up reply actions

Battier is going to be a Grizz for the rest of this season. He helps their D and helps them ride out the time Gay is out. Grizz have enough scorers to make up for Gay’s 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 Feb 25, 2011 1:00 AM CST up reply actions

I see Dalembert as a Nazr Mohammed circa 2005 type addition. However, the question is, as constructed today, can the Spurs afford to run a 4 man offense?

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Fundamentally Sound: Much Ado About the Spurs @ fundamentally-sound.blogspot.com

by Jaceman on Feb 24, 2011 5:49 PM CST reply actions

I doubt he wants to go to the Spurs. He knows he won’t get a lot of playtime and that is the big problem there.

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 Feb 25, 2011 1:02 AM CST up reply actions

They aren’t going to keep Novak. They are just using him as a stop gap. They’ll find another guy for two 10-day contracts. I’d bet on that. At the end, they might pick up one of their D-League guys like Cousin to carry through the playoffs (but never play).

I don’t think they can get any big names. They would need to find a guy who doesn’t care about minutes.

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 Feb 25, 2011 1:04 AM CST reply actions

If thats the case im available and willing to sit courtside foe a few weeks next to my favorite players. Why not make the spurs thirteenth spot a fan fill in spot. Maybe for season ticket holders.

AKA Anthony Teegarden

by bigtee34 on Feb 25, 2011 10:58 PM CST up reply actions

They should take on bidders for charity. That would be a cool idea.

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 Feb 26, 2011 1:52 AM CST up reply actions

I believe that there a no 10-day contracts from some-day-in-the-next-few-weeks, if you sign someone is for the remainder of the season. Not sure though.

A casual diehard Spurs fan.

by Sh!fty on Feb 28, 2011 11:53 AM CST up reply actions

reserves help

assuming he is available….how about defensive help with the addition on Jared Jeffries….length and defensive-minded with “Spur-like” character…hmmmmm

by samuel b on Feb 25, 2011 12:16 PM CST reply actions

Knicks I hear.

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Fundamentally Sound: Much Ado About the Spurs @ fundamentally-sound.blogspot.com

by Jaceman on Feb 25, 2011 1:01 PM CST up reply actions

I like this, he’s been bought out, I wonder if the spurs pick up the phone

by RamblingSpur on Feb 26, 2011 12:58 AM CST via mobile up reply actions

Bring Rasheed Wallace

That could be a very calculated 10 day contract against lesser opponent as Cavs; could work and if not, just to try another one.

by Jose Gutierrez on Feb 25, 2011 3:02 PM CST reply actions

No, thank you.

by Big50 on Feb 25, 2011 11:41 PM CST up reply actions

Moon or Pryzbilla

Dalembert wont be bought out, if he were he would have been traded. Murphy will likely go somewhere he will get more playing time. Rasheed Wallace is ridiculous. He is FAT and his ego would never allow him to play on a ten-day deal. Pryzbilla is a possibility because we have offered him a contract before and he fits a need(much like Dalembert). Jamario Moon is also possible given he gives us a second player to defend LeBron or Paul Pierce in the Finals. Any addition, however, wouldnt be much more than insurance.

by PHXSpur on Feb 25, 2011 3:37 PM CST reply actions

Definitely agree on Przybilla. Also…

Holy carp! Another Spurs fan in PHX? Welcome to PtR, PHXSpur.

Listen to Coach "B", kids. Use both hands!

by Tim C. on Feb 25, 2011 4:03 PM CST up reply actions

You guys are multiplying !

[ "Duncan, the Spurs' 34-year-old captain, was aghast when Splitter told him he used to watch him as a kid."]

"I didn't enjoy that at all," Duncan said

by alamobro on Feb 25, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions

Joel Pryzbilla might work. That would be a spur-like move.

"SMH!!! ITS THAT BAD IMMA A BEAST LOL!!!!" - DeJuan45

by greyberger on Feb 26, 2011 1:00 PM CST up reply actions

I’ve been wanting us to pick up somebody like Dalembert for a long time now and I can’t believe it good be an actual possibility. He would add a nice bit of toughness and shot blocking beside Tim and that’s all we need and our defense would grow leaps and bounds.

by KOE33 on Feb 27, 2011 10:23 AM CST reply actions

Something I found out about Pryzbilla:

Sorry to see center Joel Przybilla go in the deal. He’s a stud. His toughness will be missed. But he ended up the victim of his expiring contract, and frankly, couldn’t move post-patellar tendon surgery.
Pryzbilla told me on Wednesday night that he’s given more thought to retirement. He lamented trying to rebound against younger, stronger players while playing on one leg. And he said that he’ll spend his summer working out with his strength coach, then, make a decision.
He sounded a lot like a guy ready to hang it up, and have no regrets about his career. And I’m thinking the move to Charlotte might just lock that up.

http://www.oregonlive.com/sports/ore…y_noteb_2.html

A casual diehard Spurs fan.

by Sh!fty on Feb 28, 2011 11:54 AM CST reply actions