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Doesn't that also describe Ayers, but with less talent?
That could be why the Spurs are saving up the MLE for all we know. Given how they like to preserve minutes, they probably don't want to have two guys (him and Patty) on the shelf to start the season - injuries are inevitable and the last thing Pop wants is to be down to 10-11 healthy guys and have to play the Big 3 even more minutes.
When he does get healthy, Spurs would have a serious leg up on other teams signing him by preserving the MLE.
Doesn't that also describe Ayers, but with less talent?
I wouldn't say Ayres has no BBIQ, he lacks coordination more than anything else.
He's actually co-ordinated. He just has bad hands. I'm also not sure he's in any plans past this year.
Maybe the Spurs have missed out on some of those mid-season released/bought out players because other teams have had more money. They also could possibly not really be interested in the rest of the players that are left for the MLE, so maybe they are going to pocket it and use it if it anyone they like is bought out. Maybe this time they want the advantage of having more money to spend than other teams.
They could even use the MLE on an international player whose season ends before the March cutoff. Someone like Baynes, but better and able to command a larger contract. I don't know of any candidates, but I'm sure there are some. Players come to the NBA from overseas on MLE-like deals every season. If the Spurs can get one a few months early (and keep their MLE for next season), it sounds like a no-brainer.
Like Teletovic?
About Blatche, he seems like the player many on ST wanted Blair to be.
But taller. Blatche can score from anywhere, and he is actually a really good passer, despite the reputation of being a black hole.
Teletovic is one of the players I was thinking about. The Rockets and Pacers also brought some over this season. It's also possible that the Spurs could end up trading for the rights to some international player, like they did with Lorbek, and then use the MLE to get them early. The Bulls and Nets gave mid-level deals to a couple of their overseas players this off-season as well.
Ding ding ding!
If they do get someone else, I hope it happens before training camp so that that player gets a chance to play during the season.
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No that doesn't exist to my knowledge...
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J.J Barea rumored to be brought out if he can't be moved by Minnesota
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if Baynes doesn't occupy the 15 roster spot.
he would be a nice guard for depth at PG
Ew.
Mills insurance??
def won't make it
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