I really wish we could unload Ayres and get a project 4 in here. Really the only request I have.
I still think Bertans, a draft pick, or maybe a ring-chasing veteran (in that order). I just don't know that we're going to be players for these mid-career SF's. I think that money will be spent on a PF.
I really wish we could unload Ayres and get a project 4 in here. Really the only request I have.
He can't opt out after receiving the back door cash in Russia.
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Andrei Kirilenko opts in with Brooklyn for next season at $3.3M, per source. Second year of two-year deal worth $6.5M.
Pretty much confirms it, too much back door cash to refuse.
Probably only target left is Vince Carter for the minimum. Any free-agent under 30 is likely going to cost too much for the Spurs.
Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine 4 min According to my man @Chris_Broussard, LeBron James' agent Rich Paul has informed Heat that LeBron will exercise early termination option
Usually means that he's opting in. I wonder why it's reversed here.
Since James for sure opted out, does anyone think RC gives his agent an exploratory call, or do the Spurs ignore it?
There's no way the Spurs can make space for LeBron right now, outside of drastic scenarios, so I don't see why they would bother.
He doesn't need the money, according to him that is not a consideration because he is financially great.
So all it would take is making room for him.
Of course, it won't happen.
I don't see him signing an MLE somewhere (LBJ). I keep hearing about Cleveland as a possible destination but isn't there bad blood between him and the owner there? Chicago maybe?
Lebron is about bolstering his legacy as a player. He needs to win at least two more les and he has to be the main cog in doing so. Going to the Spurs as currently cons uted won't really do that for him as the Spurs are winning with team ball where the MVP could be multiple players. But if he wanted to go to a team that would make him a challenger year in year out, the Spurs are the only team with that track record for the last 17 years.
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes 1h Guard Alan Anderson has yet to inform Nets but shortly he'll notify them he's opting out to become free agent, league source informs @CSNNW.
He played pretty well for the Nets, unfortunately Spurs don't have the money to get him.
Agreed he's an underrated guy.
Honestly, if we're looking for a cheap veteran back-up SF, we could do worse than Shawn Marion. He shoots the ball pretty well and still has respectable defense. He is old...but as a one year rental at the minimum he'd be worth a look.
How about Chris Douglas Roberts?
Marion has been quoted as saying he wants to stay in Dallas. Said he will retire there when his career is over.
Marion would be an incredible fit, IMO, but he's in a great situation and his team in Dallas requires more from him than he would be allowed to do here.
Have we heard something similar from Vince Carter? Carter has been on so many teams already, he's practically a mercenary.
Hmm.... a bad thought.... isn't Richard Jefferson also a free agent? What would the fans think if he's brought back for the minimum? He is already familiar with the system.
Marion would be great, but I think he stays in Dallas.
no to Alan Anderson. Dude is a massive chucker.
Someone mentioned Cisco Garcia. I actually think he would be a good addition as a SF vet to backup Leonard.
Even for vet minimum, Jefferson was a negative on the team... do not want
Jeff Rhineer @jeffrhineer 6m The Jazz extended a qualifying offer to Gordon Hayward. He's now a restricted free agent, the Jazz can match any offer he gets
This is the guy to watch to get a sense of what the baseline will be for a Leonard deal
I was on his bandwagon last summer when he was a free agent after his stellar play for the Rockets late in 2013.
Loved the intangibles he used to provide consistently -- smart heady player; gritty/tough compe or on the defensive end (had lateral quickness and length to effectively defend) ; above average 3 point shooter who can occasionally create when facing a hard close out from spot up opportunities.
However, he regressed a lot as the year went on this past season, as he was hampered by back and knee injuries-- which derailed the confidence in his play. By the playoffs, he looked really slow and broken-- to the point where he was no longer effective on either end of the court.
Maybe an off-season of rest could do him some help. But from what I saw in the latter stages of last season, I'd pass. Rather take a small gamble on a younger player with more upside via draft or Free Agency.
He is a good friend of Duncan's though.
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