Breaking News: Warriors sign Maggette

[xtremesteven33]

Marc Stein just reported on ESPNNEWS that the Golden State Warriors have signed Corey Maggette....


this sucks

[DespЏrado]

Damn Fuck Shit.

[Bruno]

$50M/5 years

[timvp]

Not surprising. But sucks.

[GrandeDavid]

Steiny Mo broke that? Checking now.

[timvp]

Marc Stein just reported on ESPNNEWS that the Golden State Warriors have signed Corey Maggette....


this sucksGuess they did need that swingman after all.

[Spurminator]

Then they are in trouble because you can't sign free agents until tomorrow.

[Bruno]

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-clippers9-2008jul09,0,7626268.story


In another deal today, former Clipper Corey Maggette reached agreement to join the Golden State Warriors in a five-year deal worth about $50 million, according to NBA sources who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak about player movements. Maggette also opted out of the last year of his Clippers contract last week.

[mardigan]

Have fun being beat down by most teams in the West Corey. Just another player who doesnt give a shit about winning.

[SpursFanInAustin]

JR Smith or bust!

[Spurminator]

Well shit I thought it was a prank.

Nevermind.

[timvp]

Winning walks. Cash runs a nine flat hundred. ©

[DespЏrado]

Not surprising. But sucks.

"Not Suprising Butt Sex." is how I read that the first time.
Well the Spurs aren't looking good at keeping their odd year streak up at this point.

[VaSpursFan]

fuck him. i hope his toe falls off when he gets his next pedicure...

[Sway]

Well that sucks wet dog balls!

Time for the FO backup plan, FINDOG!

[picnroll]

Hope the Spurs have been talking to JR. Otherwise it's "come on down Jarvis".

[Tully365]

Whenever a player's agent says it's not about the money, it's about winning.... well, you know. Hope he has fun spending his prime watching the playoffs on TV for the next five years.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, he's sick of losing...

[timvp]

The only good news is that this didn't drag out. This is a better scenario than the Spurs having to wait around and perhaps miss out on everyone.

Maggette was always a longshot but yeah, this is disappointing :(

[timvp]

fuck him. i hope his toe falls off when he gets his next pedicure...
:lol :tu

Soft azz Maggette. Didn't need him anyways.



































:cry

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Not so bad, we still get a shot at Smith, Posey, and Azubuike.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

No offense... but Maggette would be an idiot if he didn't take the deal the Warriors were offering.

[picnroll]

Azubuike has to be up for grabs now. (fingers crossed)

[Sway]

On a serious note, this will hopefully make Kelenna Azubuike more available.

[Big P]

Not so bad, we still get a shot at Smith, Posey, and Azubuike.

lol..whatever..we got hosed AGAIN...JR Smith is a headcase, Posey is old & Azubike will probably back up Maggs.

[Tully365]

Reminds me of the old saying:

When money goes out the window, love goes out the door.

[ShoogarBear]

Hmm, do the Warriors still have room to get Baron back now?

[DespЏrado]

The Spurs are now what 0-68 when a deal has gone public too early? I should have known that we knew way too much about our interest in Maggs for it to actually happen.

[VaSpursFan]

looks like pietrus is going to the magic

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3478921

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

lol..whatever..we got hosed AGAIN...JR Smith is a headcase, Posey is old & Azubike will probably back up Maggs.

Whatever you say.

[Obstructed_View]

The only good news is that this didn't drag out. This is a better scenario than the Spurs having to wait around and perhaps miss out on everyone.

Maggette was always a longshot but yeah, this is disappointing :(

I'm absolutely glad that this didn't drag out.

What are the odds that Baron Davis goes back to GS now? That might be a good team. I'd really :lol at the Clips, though.

[Spurs Brazil]

Fuck

[mardigan]

And also, fuck the Warriors and Chris dumbass Mullin. Way to make a splash Chris, you'll be jobless in under 2 years. Idiot.

[timvp]

No offense... but Maggette would be an idiot if he didn't take the deal the Warriors were offering.True. Can't blame Maggette. This is exactly why he was always a longshot. I thought if the Warriors offered more than $45M, he'd sign. $50M would certainly get it done.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

The Orlando Magic were rumored to be in the mix for free agent Corey Maggette, but it appears they've gone in a different direction.

Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus

Florida Today reported on Tuesday that the Magic have reached a verbal agreement with free-agent swingman Mickael Pietrus, who played for the Golden State Warriors last season.

Orlando general manager Otis Smith told the newspaper that the five-year veteran will receive almost all of the Magic's midlevel exception, which starts at $5.2 million next season. The team is expected to sign Pietrus to a multiyear contract on Wednesday.

Besides passing on Maggette, the Magic appear to have closed the door on retaining their own guard Keyon Dooling.

Smith said that Pietrus' ability to defend opponents' shooting guards sets him apart.

"In the Eastern Conference you had better be able to defend that position," he said, according to the newspaper. "We think he can really help us do that. And he can shoot the 3."

Pietrus averaged 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. Those numbers were off his career highs of 11.1 and 4.5 in 2006-07.

[Rev Hill]

Money and ego, money and ego...that's what its all about. Winning is 3rd or 4th for most of these guys, though they would try to make us belive otherwise. Can't blame him on taking the high bidder.... Even the LLE sounds good to me.

RC will finally have to work for his paycheck now....

[Russ]

The only good news is that this didn't drag out. This is a better scenario than the Spurs having to wait around and perhaps miss out on everyone.(

True.

Moreover, Maggette would have had to be out of his mind to take the Spurs' offer over GS at 5 years/50 million (if correct).

No one on this board (or on this planet) would have done otherwise.

[underdawg]

Is Childress out of reach - since the Sixers went with Brand instead of Josh Smith?

[BruceLeeBowen]

Maggette picked the Warriors over teh spurs! Maybe you guys can sign sasha Vujacic now? :lol:

[Mr. Body]

Warriors are the stupid ones here. He helps them exactly how?

Maggette does the obviously right thing by him.

Spurs once again look like a loser offseason. At least three in a row now. George Hill? And that's about it. Lame, lame, lame.

[timvp]

Who is going to be the first go with this logic:

"Spurs wanted JR Smith the whole time. Maggette was just CIA Pop keeping the Nuggets off the scent of the Spurs' true plan. CIA Pop to the rescue!"

[TheMadHatter]

Hey xtremesteven......told you so. Let this be a lesson to you since you are young. Never believe a word a professional athlete says when money is involved. You fell hook, line, and sinker for his whole "i want to play for a contender" spiel, which was all a ploy to drive his asking price up.

[VaSpursFan]

it is baffling at how no FA wants to come here during their prime.

[Sway]

lol..whatever..we got hosed AGAIN...JR Smith is a headcase, Posey is old & Azubike will probably back up Maggs.

No way Azubuike wants to back anyone up. He earned a starting spot last year. It would be in his best interest to sign with a team that can offer a starting spot.

[Phenomanul]

Oh well.... Maggette hasn't made the playoffs 8 times out of the last 9 seasons. Hope that trend continues.

:pctoss

[thekingrobert]

JR Smith, Walter Herrmann or Roger Mason Jr and Walter Herrmann

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Well.. The Warriors have showed why they are and will always be The Warriors

[ShoogarBear]

Well.. The Warriors have showed why they are and will always be The Clippers

Fixed.

[VaSpursFan]

Who is going to be the first go with this logic:

"Spurs wanted JR Smith the whole time. Maggette was just CIA Pop keeping the Nuggets off the scent of the Spurs' true plan. CIA Pop to the rescue!"

:lol:lol:lol






i'll be the first to say this if we somehow pry smith from denver :downspin::downspin::downspin:

[Obstructed_View]

I'm going to go look up and memorize how to spell Azibuke or whatever, just in case.

[oligarchy]

Derek Anderson is a UFA this year!!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Who is going to be the first go with this logic:

"Spurs wanted JR Smith the whole time. Maggette was just CIA Pop keeping the Nuggets off the scent of the Spurs' true plan. CIA Pop to the rescue!"

That would be me, sir.

[timvp]

JR Smith and Azubuike look like the best two options left. Hopefully not Delfino. I'm kinda glad Pietrus isn't an option because that had disaster written all over it.

The Spurs better act fast because this swingman market is going to dry up damn quickly.

[ShoogarBear]

Azubuike or JR? That is the question.

The realistic answer: probably neither. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

it is baffling at how no FA wants to come here during their prime.

Since the Spurs have to get their best players to take pay cuts in order to field a team, they're going to draw only a certain type of player (and Michael Finley). Be glad those players exist at all.

[BruceLeeBowen]

Sasha Vujacic!!!

[ShoogarBear]

Derek Anderson is a UFA this year!!

http://www.oao.co.uk/world/mariachi/mariachi.jpg

[lefty]

I told you from the get go Maggette would never come here; you guys were dreaming.

If he really wanted to win the title, he would have signed with us on the 1st day of his free agency

[smrattler]

Money, money, money!!!!! Ho!!!!

I can see it now, Pietres, Maggette, Delfino, JR Smith... all finding homes by tomorrow and Finley will be like Rod Tidwell in JErry MAguire, "You lovin' me now, aren't you?"

[Big P]

No way Azubuike wants to back anyone up. He earned a starting spot last year. It would be in his best interest to sign with a team that can offer a starting spot.

Uhh huhh..and maggette has earned the right to compete for a championship..it would be in his best interest to sign with a contender..no way he'd give up the chance for a championship for money right?

[rAm]

Guys stop being so ignorant.

Spurs wanted JR Smith the whole time. Maggette was just CIA Pop keeping the Nuggets off the scent of the Spurs' true plan. CIA Pop to the rescue!

[timvp]

I told you from the get go Maggette would never come here; you guys were dreaming.

If he really wanted to win the title, he would have signed with us on the 1st day of his free agencyYou mean tomorrow?

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

You mean tomorrow?

:lol

[50 cent]

Azubuike or JR? That is the question.

The realistic answer: probably neither. :lol

Sad, but true.

[lefty]

You mean tomorrow?

Yeah, something like that :D

[jack sommerset]

He went for the cash. No surprise there.

[Sigz]

Fucking gay.

[timvp]

Azubuike or JR? That is the question.

The realistic answer: probably neither. :lolYeah, true. MLE split between Wright and Mason perhaps. Carlos Delfemale? Hopefully not Jarvis Hayes.

[Russ]

Who is going to be the first go with this logic:

"Spurs wanted JR Smith the whole time. Maggette was just CIA Pop keeping the Nuggets off the scent of the Spurs' true plan. CIA Pop to the rescue!"

Maggette signing the same day as Pietrus makes me suspect that the Spurs never wanted Pietrus, anyway. (In other words, the Spurs must have suspected at least by yesterday that something was up with Maggette and they clearly did nothing to interfere with the Pietrus signing).

I think that may have been a mistake but it's at least some consolation that Maggette apparently did not cost the Spurs Pietrus.

[oligarchy]

Azubuike or JR? That is the question.

The realistic answer: probably neither. :lol

Exactly. We'll target Bonzi.

[Admidave50]

Damn why Warriors didn't throw their money on Josh Smith or Iguodola?! Do they still got money to get one of these?

It's fucked up, hope we can get JR Smith or Auibuike!

[smrattler]

JR Smith and Azubuike look like the best two options left. Hopefully not Delfino. I'm kinda glad Pietrus isn't an option because that had disaster written all over it.

The Spurs better act fast because this swingman market is going to dry up damn quickly.


Specifically about JR Smith, doesn't this kinda screw him? I mean, he can't get a deal higher than the MLE now, right? So, whatever deal we were going to offer MAggette we can offer to JR and the Nuggets would be forced to decide if they should pay twice that with the luxary tax. Yeah, everyone out there with the MLE could do the same, but how many teams out there need him bad enough to use their MLE on him? And among those teams, how many would be more attractive than SA?

Hey, if Pietrus is getting the MLE, Beno and Diop too... that might not be a bad deal for JR?

[lefty]

Most of you are in shock ???

WTF. :lmao

[benefactor]

Exactly. We'll target Bonzi.
Umm...no.

[SpursFanInAustin]

Derek Anderson is a UFA this year!!

"Show me some loyalty"

http://slamonline.com/online/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/derek_anderson2.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

So the Nuggets are over the cap and ripe for an Elsoning?

[oligarchy]

Umm...no.

It's a joke. The sky isn't falling either.

[Russ]

If anyone offers anything close to what the Spurs offer JR, why would would JR come to the Spurs?

Does anyone think that JR would (all things being equal) want to play for the Spurs? :lol

[Big P]

Yeah, true. MLE split between Wright and Mason perhaps. Carlos Delfemale? Hopefully not Jarvis Hayes.

What a nightmare.

[SenorSpur]

Azubuike or JR? That is the question.

The realistic answer: probably neither. :lol

Sad, but potentially true.

I don't see the Spurs getting either of these guys.

Maggette was a longshot, at best. Perfect fit, but still a longshot.

Personally, I wanted Pietrus as the next choice. I guess the Spurs didn't because there was never a hint that they even had a conversation with him.

This sucks, ROYALLY!

[ShoogarBear]

If anyone offers anything close to what the Spurs offer JR, why would would JR come to the Spurs?

Does anyone think that JR would (all things being equal) want to play for the Spurs? :lol

I doubt it's his dream job, but it's got to be better than riding the Karlacoaster.

[Bartleby]

Would the full MLE be way too much to offer Azubuike? (And would the Warriors match?)

[Kobe™]

there goes your title hopes
enjoy rebuilding.

[tlongII]

Too bad. I was really hoping we'd have some competition this year.

[SenorSpur]

The Orlando Magic were rumored to be in the mix for free agent Corey Maggette, but it appears they've gone in a different direction.

Mickael Pietrus

Pietrus

Florida Today reported on Tuesday that the Magic have reached a verbal agreement with free-agent swingman Mickael Pietrus, who played for the Golden State Warriors last season.

Orlando general manager Otis Smith told the newspaper that the five-year veteran will receive almost all of the Magic's midlevel exception, which starts at $5.2 million next season. The team is expected to sign Pietrus to a multiyear contract on Wednesday.

Besides passing on Maggette, the Magic appear to have closed the door on retaining their own guard Keyon Dooling.

Smith said that Pietrus' ability to defend opponents' shooting guards sets him apart.

"In the Eastern Conference you had better be able to defend that position," he said, according to the newspaper. "We think he can really help us do that. And he can shoot the 3."

Pietrus averaged 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. Those numbers were off his career highs of 11.1 and 4.5 in 2006-07.


ESPN's Ric Bucher just reported on ESPN Radio Game Night that the Warriors will announce the 50 mil deal that Maggette is expected to sign on tomorrow. Also, the Magic are expected to announce the Pietrus signing tomorrow, as well.

I really don't see a JR Smith signing, simply because he's a RFA.

Spurs are running out of options - FAST.

[BruceLeeBowen]

Enjoy getting beat by the lakers again next year.

[Obstructed_View]

Too bad. I was really hoping we'd have some competition this year.

Nope, you win the draft every year. No reason to think that's gonna change.

[timvp]

Would the full MLE be way too much to offer Azubuike? (And would the Warriors match?)Might be able to get him for less than that. However, if the Spurs are only going to offer two years, it'll probably take close to the full MLE to make Azu sign it.

[SpursFanInAustin]

Too bad. I was really hoping we'd have some competition this year.

Competition for the 7th and 8th seed?

[lefty]

Enjoy getting beat by the lakers again next year.

Enjoy being raped by the Celtics next year

[tlongII]

Enjoy getting beat by the lakers again next year.

And I hope you enjoy getting beat by the Blazers! :lol

[SScarrJ]

So last year G'St trades away J Rich for nothing, now they lose Baron, and now they think overpaying for Maggette is the solution..... Hats off Chris Mullen, I always knew you were a drunken idiot. Although what can we expect from the same guy who paid Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy like they were star players:bang

[Obstructed_View]

Enjoy being raped by the Celtics next year

I believe that's known as self-ownage. :lol

[Bartleby]

And I hope you enjoy getting beat by the Blazers! :lol

When? The summer leagues?

[dbreiden83080]

Enjoy getting beat by the lakers again next year.

As long as the Lakers and the rapist choke in the finals again, i'm good.

[Obstructed_View]

So last year G'St trades away J Rich for nothing, now they lose Baron, and now they think overpaying for Maggette is the solution..... Hats off Chris Mullen, I always knew you were a drunken idiot. Although what can we expect from the same guy who paid Troy Murphy and Mike Dunleavy like they were star players:bang

Since he turned them into Jack and Harrington...

[ShoogarBear]

Well, at least Maggette will learn to play some D now.

[SScarrJ]

Larry Bird is an even worse GM than Mullen who just wanted to get rid of some image problems.

[timvp]

With Maggette's rebounding ability, he might see some time at center in Golden State.

[Kobe™]

Lol @ blazers
unproven team
who didnt make the playoffs
while L.A. made the finals w.o their starting center


ROFL.
gtfo

[lefty]

With Maggette's rebounding ability, he might see some time at center in Golden State.

" That's a great idea !!!! " (by the way, that's Don Nelson on that pic, not kidding)

http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/unfairpark/Nellie%20Davis%20Eyes.jpg

[TheMadHatter]

Wow what a comedy of errors.

The only team that made out in this series of trades is PHI. They will definitely be a top 3 team next season in the EC.

[completely deck]

Lol @ blazers
unproven team
who didnt make the playoffs
while L.A. made the finals w.o their starting center


ROFL.
gtfo


Hey you know big kids can make a point without making their font huge.

[Marcus Bryant]

On to Plan 1A.

[lefty]

Lol @ blazers
unproven team
who didnt make the playoffs
while L.A. made the finals w.o their starting center


ROFL.
gtfo

Better get used to playing without Bynum for a few years.

[SequSpur]

you guys are gay...i told this shit wasn't happening... dude never came here to talk with the spurs....

you were fooled.

[VaSpursFan]

On to Plan 1A.


i have to believe that the spurs knew they weren't going to sign maggs so they are already executing their back-up plan.

[braeden0613]

Please just let us sign someone...JR, kelenna, posey

i hate the offseason

[underdawg]

you guys are gay...i told this shit wasn't happening... dude never came here to talk with the spurs....

you were fooled.

the sad thing is that the little dude on your "I didn't get fooled" trophy is still taller than you

[Brutalis]

Who's surprised?

[timvp]

On to Plan 1A.Yeah going into the offseason, no one thought Maggette was possible. Pietrus and Jones weren't very good fits.

The Spurs are basically back where they started at the beginning of the summer. This offseason is still salvageable ... but the Spurs need to get crackin' ASAP. There seems to be about ten teams fighting over about seven swingmen.

[DespЏrado]

i have to believe that the spurs knew they weren't going to sign maggs so they are already executing their back-up plan.

That is one thing the Spurs haven't been very good at lately. Plan B is most often trading for more cap space. :bang

[1Parker1]

:lmao at all the reports EVERYWHERE that stated the Spurs were the front runners to land Maggette. How many articles even said that the Warriors were seriously considering him??

Anyways, I'm shocked at the amt of money GS threw at him. Esp when considering they just lost their best player and with so many young prospects on the trading block (Deng, Gordon, Josh Smith, etc) they decide to spend a crapload of money on Maggette? I'm scatching my head over this one.

Oh well, at least he didn't go to a serious competitor.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah going into the offseason, no one thought Maggette was possible. Pietrus and Jones weren't very good fits.

The Spurs are basically back where they started at the beginning of the summer. This offseason is still salvageable ... but the Spurs need to get crackin' ASAP. There seems to be about ten teams fighting over about seven swingmen.

If none of them want to have a chance to start for the Spurs, there's not really much the team can do. :lol

[Biggems]

True.

Moreover, Maggette would have had to be out of his mind to take the Spurs' offer over GS at 5 years/50 million (if correct).

No one on this board (or on this planet) would have done otherwise.

I would take a buttload less money to play for the Spurs...but I am from SA, born and raised. The Spurs are my favorite team, a class organization, and I am all about winning. I am all about what they stand for on and off the court....to me their philantropic relationship with the SA community is a very important factor. Plus, my family and friends would get to see me play half my games live and in person. The cost of living here is not high. I would be able to go about the city without having media or fans follow me or harass me. I could be a normal person. Now, you bet your butt, that I would try and get as many endorsements as possible (Reebok, Dr. Pepper, Big Red, Coke, Pepsi, Hot Dogs, HEB, Ford Dealerships, Vitamin Water, Gatorade, Taco Cabana, Levi's, Fruit of the Loom, etc.).

So yes, I would take the MLE from the Spurs and run with it any day over pretty much any offer from another team.....oh and I would do my best to make sure my contract included a no trade clause.

GO SPURS GO

[GaryJohnston]

Its sucks for us, but this is why the Warriors constantly fail.

Overpaying for guys who will only be role players at best in their careers.

Can't blame Cory for taking 50 million from them for 5 years work and 82 games a season. Getting a nice long summer break and all.

Its a sweet deal.

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao at all the reports EVERYWHERE that stated the Spurs were the front runners to land Maggette. How many articles even said that the Warriors were seriously considering him??

Someone mentioned earlier today that they were all probably quoting the original article that mentioned it.

[SequSpur]

no one wants to live in san antonio and party on the riverwalk or posh or dave and busters... come on! even the strip clubs here are a joke.... so I've heard...lmao...

[Obstructed_View]

I would take a buttload less money to play for the Spurs...but I am from SA, born and raised. The Spurs are my favorite team, a class organization, and I am all about winning. I am all about what they stand for on and off the court....to me their philantropic relationship with the SA community is a very important factor. Plus, my family and friends would get to see me play half my games live and in person. The cost of living here is not high. I would be able to go about the city without having media or fans follow me or harass me. I could be a normal person. Now, you bet your butt, that I would try and get as many endorsements as possible (Reebok, Dr. Pepper, Big Red, Coke, Pepsi, Hot Dogs, HEB, Ford Dealerships, Vitamin Water, Gatorade, Taco Cabana, Levi's, Fruit of the Loom, etc.).

So yes, I would take the MLE from the Spurs and run with it any day over pretty much any offer from another team.....oh and I would do my best to make sure my contract included a no trade clause.

GO SPURS GO

That's admirable. Unless I'd given them my word, I'd play in just about any US city for an extra few million dollars. SA is my favorite city; I'd buy a house there and live in it during the off season.

[2centsworth]

I'm not surprised or disappointed because I never thought it would happen. JR Smith was the only real shot at getting a talented swing man.

[Brutalis]

LMAO @ Yahoo reporting no news of this. Latest on CM:



Tuesday, Jul 8, 2008 1:50 pm EDT
Spurs the frontrunners for Maggette?
Corey Maggette

Getty Images

Meanwhile, all remained quiet on the Corey Maggette front with the San Antonio Spurs.

The biggest piece of the Spurs' free-agent puzzle this offseason, Maggette has been pondering interest from a horde of salivating suitors since opting out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers last week.

The Spurs, owning a $5.8 million mid-level exception with Maggette's name on it, are considered the favorites to land him. However, Maggette has received similar overtures from Boston, Utah, Orlando, Detroit, Cleveland and New Orleans. Maggette also could draw interest from Philadelphia and Golden State, two teams with salary cap space to outbid the Spurs.

The rest of the Spurs' free-agent picture should begin to clarify once Maggette makes his decision.

Source: Express-News

[Brutalis]

I'm sure the GSW got him but still, I'm not going to Yahoo anymore.

[Brutalis]

I'm not surprised or disappointed because I never thought it would happen. JR Smith was the only real shot at getting a talented swing man.

JR Smith isn't coming here. Now we all watch people make 20 threads on him, and do the same thing. Just this time we might have jumpers.

[mardigan]

http://www.goldenstwarriors.com/viewtopic.php?t=6714

Warriors fans arent very happy about this signing at all.

[1Parker1]

Well if he still hasn't made a decision, with Brand looking like he's coming to the Sixers, I wonder if the Clipps will offer to keep him. Nothing is official until tommorow right? So he still has time to change his mind?

[AC#21_TD ERA]

I don’t blame CM. He took more money and he knows he's guaranteed more of a role in Warriors no matter what. We don't need Posey, Azabiuke,. What we need is a scorer like JR to solve our offensive problems. If we don’t get Jr Smith then put a FORK IN THE SPURS.

[DespЏrado]

JR Smith isn't coming here. Now we all watch people make 20 threads on him, and do the same thing. Just this time we might have jumpers.

I honestly think JR Smith < just playing Udoka more but that's just me most likely...I'd rather wait for the trade deadline to get a swingman than to worry about signing smith.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

http://www.goldenstwarriors.com/viewtopic.php?t=6714

Warriors fans arent very happy about this signing at all.
Shit, neither are we.


Well if he still hasn't made a decision, with Brand looking like he's coming to the Sixers, I wonder if the Clipps will offer to keep him. Nothing is official until tommorow right? So he still has time to change his mind?
Does it matter?

[ShoogarBear]

http://www.goldenstwarriors.com/viewtopic.php?t=6714

Warriors fans arent very happy about this signing at all.

I don't blame them. Unless Baron comes back, it's not even a lateral move.

[picnroll]

Nellie dream to start five swing players.

[1Parker1]

Does it matter?

Well, no. I'm just saying...this isn't a definite thing yet. :lol

[Brutalis]

I honestly think JR Smith < just playing Udoka more but that's just me most likely...I'd rather wait for the trade deadline to get a swingman than to worry about signing smith.

Well it's more to do with JR Smith being overrated. You can expect to see MF back next year now.

[Brutalis]

Well, no. I'm just saying...this isn't a definite thing yet. :lol

It pretty much is. College is where they change their mind at the last minute.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Well, no. I'm just saying...this isn't a definite thing yet. :lol


It pretty much is. College is where they change their mind at the last minute.

Yep.

[50 cent]

I honestly think JR Smith < just playing Udoka more but that's just me most likely...I'd rather wait for the trade deadline to get a swingman than to worry about signing smith.

That's crazy talk.

[TheMadHatter]

Brand is a true Laker fan!

He destroys the Clippers, makes the Warriors weaker, and then he goes to the East to make life for the Pistons and Celtics more difficult.

I must say Maggette going to the Warriors is icing on the cake.

[ShoogarBear]

Nellie dream to start five swing players.

He's in the right location for it.

[brettn]

LOL at first i was pissed that we lost the maggette sweepstakes.

Then I saw Brand stuck it to the Clippers. It made me feel a little better.

Then I thought about how Baron Davis is feeling right now. Now I just have a huge smile on my face =)

[SenorSpur]

Congrats to Maggette. I trust he'll be happy there. Now the big question, where will he play? What will be his role? I swear Don Nelson and Chris Mullin are supreme dumb-assess for throwing money at yet another swingman.

[DesignatedT]

does this mean that sjax will be moved? i know he wont be happy coming off the bench to maggette and vise versa.

pg->
sg-ellis
sf-maggette
pf-wright?
c-biedrins

unless ellis plays point?? i dont know

but i doubt there is any possibility we can bring back sjax.. not sure of his contract situation,..

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

does this mean that sjax will be moved? i know he wont be happy coming off the bench to maggette and vise versa.

pg->
sg-ellis
sf-maggette
pf-wright?
c-biedrins

unless ellis plays point?? i dont know

but i doubt there is any possibility we can bring back sjax.. not sure of his contract situation,..

Ellis is gonna play point.

[rj215]

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DubMcDub]

He's in the right location for it.

Underrated line. :lol:lol I don't think anybody got this (or, the ones who did didn't care to comment).

[SenorSpur]

Hold the phone!

I just heard on ESPN radio, John Abbott (TrueHoop), that now that Brand has bolted to Philly, Baron Davis has the option to go back to Golden State. If that happens, that would have to affect the Maggette signing. This shit changes by the hour.

[peewee's lovechild]

It fucking sucks, but whatever.

[completely deck]

First Splitter, now this.

[Marcus Bryant]

Hold the phone!

I just heard on ESPN radio, John Abbott (TrueHoop), that now that Brand has bolted to Philly, Baron Davis has the option to go back to Golden State. If that happens, that would have to affect the Maggette signing. This shit changes by the hour.

Perhaps. But then the Clips are free to sign or S&T Maggette.

On to Plan 1A.

[completely deck]

Hold the phone!

I just heard on ESPN radio, John Abbott (TrueHoop), that now that Brand has bolted to Philly, Baron Davis has the option to go back to Golden State. If that happens, that would have to affect the Maggette signing. This shit changes by the hour.

Brand is going to Philly.

What now about Davis? What's going on? :wtf

[SenorSpur]

Plan 1A - JR Smith

Plan 1B - Azibuke, perhaps?

[peewee's lovechild]

Hold the phone!

I just heard on ESPN radio, John Abbott (TrueHoop), that now that Brand has bolted to Philly, Baron Davis has the option to go back to Golden State. If that happens, that would have to affect the Maggette signing. This shit changes by the hour.

Dude, I don't know what to believe.

All day long, ESPN and SI had the Spurs signing Maggs.
I was expecting to wake up tomorrow and hear about Maggs being a Spur.

Fuck all this.

[peewee's lovechild]

This has been the shittiest sports season for me.

[SenorSpur]

Brand is going to Philly.

What now about Davis? What's going on? :wtf

It's not clear yet, but Davis DOES apparently have the option to go back to the Warriors if he so chooses. Remember he opted to go to the Clip joint, in part, because he assumed Brand would be there. It'll be interesting to see how Brand's sudden departure will affect his decision.

Deals should start to become final by midnight tonight.

[024]

baron davis is going to be awfully lonely at los angeles.

[spurman20]

Brand is going to Philly.

What now about Davis? What's going on? :wtf

Davis wants to go back to G State now since Brand ditched him

[Russ]

Hold the phone!

I just heard on ESPN radio, John Abbott (TrueHoop), that now that Brand has bolted to Philly, Baron Davis has the option to go back to Golden State. If that happens, that would have to affect the Maggette signing. This shit changes by the hour.

Quite the story if the whole Baron Davis to the Clips was an ironic feint by GS to get both Brand and Maggette from the Clips (as well as keep Baron).

(Just kidding).

[ShoogarBear]

Things are looking up for me. If Baron goes back to GS, my agent says the Clippers will be well under the cap. :hungry:

[tmtcsc]

http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_f0fa4fca6396991965a806b8ffc87459.jpg

Do I get any Vbookie Cash for calling my shot on July 2 ? Damn, I hate being right. This was just so obvious to me.


This is more hype than anything. I hate to rain on everyone's parade but Maggette is going to go to Golden State. ITS ALWAYS ABOUT THE $$$$.

I hope I'm wrong. BTW, is he that much better than JR Smith ? Seems to me that Smith, while extremely wild, attacks the basket with a vengance. He can also shoot the three. Maggette always seemed to lack fire or passion. Ah well, too many people in here are jizzing all over the place for the guy for me to be right.

I thought Smith would be the better FA pick up for all of his potential.

[Russ]

baron davis is going to be awfully lonely at los angeles.

The bright side is that my old Clipper account rep may stop calling to try to get us to come back to the fold.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

http://a226.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/10/l_f0fa4fca6396991965a806b8ffc87459.jpg

Do I get any Vbookie Cash for calling my shot on July 2 ? Damn, I hate being right. This was just so obvious to me.

Yeah, it was really hard for someone to go out on the limb that a free agent would take the money first :rolleyes

You're a bad mofo.

[Spurtacus]

oh well. At least FA is a little more clear now...

[MannyIsGod]

Yeah, it was really hard for someone to go out on the limb that a free agent would take the money first :rolleyes

You're a bad mofo.

:lmao

No shit right?

[JoeChalupa]

I guess it is all about the benjamins. Then again it is a job.

[angelbelow]

damn it.

[BlackSwordsMan]

who?

[tmtcsc]

Yeah, it was really hard for someone to go out on the limb that a free agent would take the money first :rolleyes

You're a bad mofo.

:lol Quit being a hater...You don't know shit and your takes got owned: Hey MySpace Guy, go put a shirt on...


The other obvious fact is why should they overpay for Maggette if they can re-sign some combination of Pietrus and Kelenna for cheaper and add said signings to what they already have in Wright and Randolph? It'd cost them less and they'd have more players for Nellie to tinker with.


They are sitting at $33 million in salaries, and have to pay Ellis and Biedrins, both expected to be $10 million dollar guys. That's $53 million, lux tax at $70 million, and they have an owner who does not want to pay the lux tax.

They will make some moves, but they won't be reckless.

[DesignatedT]

if baron goes back to the warriors. then the clippers will just take azuibuke or jr away from us.......

[DubMcDub]

Davis is not going back to GS. Are you guys insane?

[tmtcsc]

:lmao

No shit right?


yeah !!! Derrrr

[SequSpur]

maggette dropped 20+ a game..the spurs were stupid for thinking he would take 5-6 mill.. shit...he got a good contract... the spurs are done.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Those posts were called being optimistic. I wanted us to get Maggette. Like LJ has said since the news of the Spurs being a suitor broke - our only hope was that GS, LAC, Philly, and Memphis all went other ways with their money.

GS didn't, and we didn't get him.

Someone get tmtsc a kluby.

[WildcardManu]

Fucking bullshit, I hope Davis bolts to join the Warriors leaving maggettes ass to take a paycut from the clips.

[Spurs Brazil]

Jeff McDonald: Maggette sweepstakes appear over
It appears the Spurs' courtship of free-agent swingman Corey Maggette is over.

According to an on-line reports from the Los Angeles Times and espn.com on Tuesday night, Maggette has agreed to a deal with the Golden State Warriors. Golden State was one of the few teams with salary cap space to outbid the Spurs, and the Warriors seem to have done just that.

The Times reports Maggette received an offer for $50 million over five years from the Warriors. He and other free agents can officially sign a contract when the NBA's moratorium on free-agent signings is lifted at midnight eastern time tonight.

Now, the Spurs will turn their attention to Plan B, whatever that might be. The free-agent market for swingmen is already shrinking rapidly.

Also on Tuesday, Mickael Pietrus reportedly agreed to a deal with Orlando, and James Jones reportedly agreed to join the Miami Heat.
http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblogs/courtside/archives/2008/07/jeff_mcdonald_m_10.html

[Spurs Brazil]

Now, the Spurs will turn their attention to Plan B, whatever that might be.

This guy is a joke.

[WildcardManu]

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-33-25/What-is-Corey-Maggette-Worth-.html

[timvp]

Now, the Spurs will turn their attention to Plan B, whatever that might be. Gotta love McDonald.

[tmtcsc]

Golden State isn't done yet..They have alot of teams w/ RFA sweating bullets. They still have some money left to go get more.

[manufor3]

Lets Get Maurice Evans

[picnroll]

I'm surprised McDonald didn't cite MoSpur.

[SequSpur]

exactly...whatever that may be...

have old ass bowen and finley back and shitty ass vaughn....

nice!

[Spurtacus]

Hey Corey, good luck winning a championship in Golden State. Oh wait...good luck making the playoffs! lmao

Take the money and enjoy life.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Gotta love McDonald.

:lol

[DespЏrado]

That's crazy talk.

Why is it crazy to think we should prefer Udoka over Smith? I think Udoka has a opportunity to become a special player for the Spurs if given the consistent minutes. And shooters always play better in their second year with the Spurs.

I'm just not sold on Smith being an asset, and I would rather wait until mid season to see what's available rather than lock up money with JR.

I will say this; If Finley gets minutes this year the spurs have no chance at a title.

[nfg3]

Can't blame Mag for taking the $$$. 50M for 5 years? Insane! You know Money talks and ..........

[DubMcDub]

Why is it crazy to think we should prefer Udoka over Smith?

Because Smith is better than Udoka?

[tmtcsc]

Hey Brent...eh hem...all that stuff about Maggette..WE WERE KEEEDING !!! Just a joke, we wanted you the whole time..

The big question now is, would Denver match the MLE for JR Smith ? He brings headaches and points...or do we go after Posey ? Chances are, Boston (having done their due-diligence with Maggette) will offer him the full deal.

Ah well. I've said all along, we just need to find 12 to 15 pts more off the bench in some combination. If we have to go after 3rd tier FA's, then so be it. The guy from the Wizards maybe ? I'd rather bring Brent back.

[angelbelow]

can someone explain to me how this helps the warriors? their future? their current roster and their holes?

dont get me wrong, i dont blame maggette for taking the contract, im just having a hard time figuring out if monkeys would be more effective than the warriors FO when running a basketball franchise.

[WildcardManu]

Maggette was just a good scorer on a bad team.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Because Smith is better than Udoka?

:lol

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

can someone explain to me how this helps the warriors? their future? their current roster and their holes?


It doesn't, but that's never stopped Chris Mullin before.

[DespЏrado]

Because Smith is better than Udoka?

Smith is better than Udoka. I just don't think Smith gets the Spurs over the top. I'd rather use a sevicable Udoka until we can find that piece than do something desperate like add Smith for a contract that will prevent the Spurs from finding a better piece down the road.

Pop seems to like Smith so I could be way off on my assessment, but the Spurs can afford to wait just a little bit longer if they push Udoka up the depth chart.

That said Smith might be a good option just because if we add him he might be a very tradable asset down the road, if he isn't all he is cracked up to be.

[tmtcsc]

Nervously wringing my hands to see what Don Harris' NBA sources (his friggin bro-in-law Alvin Gentry) says we are going to do next. pffft...Harris is a tool.

[Buddy Holly]

Smith is better than Udoka. I just don't think Smith gets the Spurs over the top.

Spurs have Tim, Manu and Tony. It wouldn't take a lot to put them over the top. Finley and Barry put us over the top.

If you seriously think JR Smith can put us over the top, well, you need to have your NBA fan card revoked.

[Obstructed_View]

Maggette was just a good scorer on a bad team.

Now he's a good scorer on a bad team full of good scorers that just lost their point guard.

The Spurs just lost out on an overrated player to a team that overpaid dearly simply in order to get revenge on his old team. Not nearly the end of the world some think it to be.

[xtremesteven33]

i want this guy back

http://i33.tinypic.com/akg6yx.jpg

[Marcus Bryant]

Now, the Spurs will turn their attention to Plan B, whatever that might be.

I already posted that on the internets. And I have a day job.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Spurs have Tim, Manu and Tony. It wouldn't take a lot to put them over the top. Finley and Barry put us over the top.

If you seriously think JR Smith can put us over the top, well, you need to have your NBA fan card revoked.

Finley and Barry coupled with GS taking down Dallas and Cleveland coming out of the East put us over the top.

In case you didn't notice, Finley also put LA over the top when we played them this past season, and he ain't getting any younger.

Stick to housing development news in SA.

[tmtcsc]

Now he's a good scorer on a bad team full of good scorers that just lost their point guard.

The Spurs just lost out on an overrated player to a team that overpaid dearly simply in order to get revenge on his old team. Not nearly the end of the world some think it to be.


I think Golden State is prepared to drastically change its roster. I wouldn't be surprised to see some sign and trades and an offer for a big name RFA. They have a chance to rebuild now.

[Obstructed_View]

I think Golden State is prepared to drastically change its roster. I wouldn't be surprised to see some sign and trades and an offer for a big name RFA. They have a chance to rebuild now.

There aren't many big name RFAs out there. In fact, I count two, and that's only if Emeka Okafor is a "big name".

[tmtcsc]

There aren't many big name RFAs out there. In fact, I count two, and that's only if Emeka Okafor is a "big name".

Josh Smith
Okafor
Childress


Man, I have a feeling they might even give Kurt Thomas a call. They need someone big who can spell Defense. I know he's unrestriced. Why not go play in GS for 5 Mill ?

[ShoogarBear]

What would Don Nelson do with Kurt Thomas?

[rayray2k8]

I told you some of you not to wait and hold your breath on this guy..
Now the majority of you feel as if you lost something, but the truth is
the spurs never had it to begin with.
I think T Park is crying the loudest. :lol ( Told you so dumbass.)

Now.. What does the spurs F.O do?
J.R Smith?
Im a bit iffy on this guy.

But I'll give credit to RC and co. since they have been active lately.

[Kindergarten Cop]

There aren't many big name RFAs out there. In fact, I count two, and that's only if Emeka Okafor is a "big name".

There are some really good RFAs out there, maybe not what you would call "big name" - but I would LOVE to add J.R. Smith, Ben Gordon, Andris Biedrins or Luol Deng. I know that none of them are very likely, but I'm trying to remain optimistic after the Maggette let-down.:king

[koopa]

well, there goes any hope of ever seeing another championship in san antonio..........

[Marcus Bryant]

well, there goes any hope of ever seeing another championship in san antonio..........


http://www.negotiationlawblog.com/Drama%20Queen.jpg

[T Park]

well, there goes any hope of ever seeing another championship in san antonio..........

Hit the fucking road then.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

well, there goes any hope of ever seeing another championship in san antonio..........

Hey, we had a good run, didn't we? :toast

[koopa]

Hit the fucking road then.

no, i ain't no dick rider, i'm a fan win or lose, just being truthful, and didn't i tell you to get off my dick already, the fuck do you reply to everyone of my post for???

[Obstructed_View]

There are some really good RFAs out there, maybe not what you would call "big name" - but I would LOVE to add J.R. Smith, Ben Gordon, Andris Biedrins or Luol Deng. I know that none of them are very likely, but I'm trying to remain optimistic after the Maggette let-down.:king

We were talking about for the Warriors, and some of those guys would be the kind of players Nellie would go after, but he's got a glut of them at those positions already.



What would Don Nelson do with Kurt Thomas?

Exactly the same thing Mike D'Antoni did: Bench him because he doesn't score enough points.

[rj215]

What are the chances we can get Barnes, Azubuike or JR Smith?

[Obstructed_View]

well, there goes any hope of ever seeing another championship in san antonio..........

:lol This comment belongs with the "Timmy's legacy hinges on signing JR Smith" post.

[Spur-Addict]

no, i ain't no dick rider, i'm a fan win or lose, just being truthful, and didn't i tell you to get off my dick already, the fuck do you reply to everyone of my post for???

Truthful? WTF do you know? I'm glad your prophetic ass has a crystal ball handy. Tell me, will I ever find love in the next five years? Fuck off you emotional ass pussy.

[Kindergarten Cop]

We were talking about for the Warriors, and some of those guys would be the kind of players Nellie would go after, but he's got a glut of them at those positions already.

My bad. I thought you were talking about the Spurs.

[Avitus1]

Sucks.... but Spurs FO are awful when it comes to acquiring new talent.

[koopa]

Truthful? WTF do you know? I'm glad your prophetic ass has a crystal ball handy. Tell me, will I ever find love in the next five years? Fuck off you emotional ass pussy.

no, my crystal ball says you are a faggot and domed to being lonely for the rest of your life..........sorry

[Obstructed_View]

My bad. I thought you were talking about the Spurs.

Unfortunately, the guys I'd most like to have on the Spurs are restricted. Hopefully the Spurs can get someone better than Butler or Elson this time.

[tmtcsc]

What would Don Nelson do with Kurt Thomas?

He would give his team a chance to win. Seriously. Jump out to big leads and then hold those leads by playing smart basketball..Kinda like Phoenix was hoping to do. Only Shaq decides he doesn't need to pay attention on pick and rolls to a certain Tim Duncan.

[Spur-Addict]

no, my crystal ball says you are a faggot and domed to being lonely for the rest of your life..........sorry

How enlightening, thank you your immanence. I'm glad i'll be shaped like a dome for being single. You'll be the same punk in the forums praising and sucking cock after victory. Find a medium and life will be alot easier.

[koopa]

How enlightening, thank you your immanence. I'm glad i'll be shaped like a dome for being single. You'll be the same punk in the forums praising and sucking cock after victory. Find a medium and life will be alot easier.

yup, my crystal ball is correct, cause only homos point out misspelled words on a message board

[Spur-Addict]

yup, my crystal ball is correct, cause only homos point out misspelled words on a message board

:lmao

[T Park]

no, i ain't no dick rider, i'm a fan win or lose, just being truthful, and didn't i tell you to get off my dick already, the fuck do you reply to everyone of my post for???

Why the fuck are you such a whiney little bitch?

Nothing truthfull about yourstatement one bit trick.

[td4mvp21]

Fuck X 17238127381273213

Fuck Maggette, have fun not making the playoffs bitch.

Anyway, now we should offer Posey the full MLE because I think that is our next best option.


And fuck the Golden State Warriors too, I hope they don't win a game this season.

[koopa]

Why the fuck are you such a whiney little bitch?

Nothing truthfull about yourstatement one bit trick.

why are you a whiny little bitch when ppl don't post stuff that you don't like?? you don't like it, put me on ignore dumbass, it's that easy

[Ice009]

WHAT THE FUCK HAPPENED????

I get home from work and all hell has broken loose. This is fucking bullshit.

[WayOutWest]

Fuck X 17238127381273213
Anyway, now we should offer Posey the full MLE because I think that is our next best option.


Since this seasons FA market resembles a vindictive girlfriend.....

Signing Posey for the MLE away from the Celts, who low balled him, would be par for the course.

IMO Posey's defense and spot up shooting is a better fit for the Spurs anyway.

[TheMadHatter]

He was never yours to begin with. This is exactly what I was trying to tell you guys.....media reports and rumors don't mean shit. They are almost NEVER accurate, especially when it comes to trade rumors. 99% of FO's worth their shit aren't going to leak anything out until it's done. What you hear in the media are deals that most likely failed to go through.

Just look at Maggette's history and you shouldn't be surprised that he went to the highest bidder. You don't waste your entire career away on the Clippers if you care about winning. All this lazy ass cares about is his paycheck, and now he's set for the rest of his career.

[picnroll]

He was never yours to begin with. This is exactly what I was trying to tell you guys.....media reports and rumors don't mean shit. They are almost NEVER accurate, especially when it comes to trade rumors. 99% of FO's worth their shit aren't going to leak anything out until it's done. What you hear in the media are deals that most likely failed to go through.

Just look at Maggette's history and you shouldn't be surprised that he went to the highest bidder. You don't waste your entire career away on the Clippers if you care about winning. All this lazy ass cares about is his paycheck, and now he's set for the rest of his career.

Dumbshit everybody here knew he would go to Philly, GS or Memphis if they made a much higher offer. There was some possibility that things might fall into place where those teams wouldn't offer him.

Dumb fucking Laker's fans.

[rj215]

Since this seasons FA market resembles a vindictive girlfriend.....

Signing Posey for the MLE away from the Celts, who low balled him, would be par for the course.

IMO Posey's defense and spot up shooting is a better fit for the Spurs anyway.

Posey would be great but it seems like we'd be better off getting someone (JR Smith???) who could start at the SG position so Manu could slowly get healthy during the early part of the season.

[Killakobe81]

You guys are still a top 3 west team maybe even still the best one if healthy (a big if) I think any athletic player could help i also think both rookies have potential (Lakers also liked Hill a lot) ...Magette is good but he is a drive player and you guys already have manu and Tony that can do that well you need youth more than scoring ...a young guy to recharge the vets i dont think magette was that ...but all that being said glad he didnt go to Spurs!!! LOL

[Budkin]

Dammit Elton Brand... this is all your fault! :lol Really though, this blows.

[td4mvp21]

^True, fuck Elton Brand too.

[Robinzine]

Stop whining about Maggette, Spursfan. Be happy that you didn't get him because he's a brittle player who seems to be on the DL half his career.

[xtremesteven33]

1. JR Smith
2. Azuibuke
3. Delfino
4. Gordon

lookin kinda grim

[duncan228]

The AP article.

Source: Wing Maggette primed to sign $50M contract with Warriors

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/basketball/nba/07/08/warriors.maggette.ap/index.html

[LakerLanny]

As I posted here months ago, obviously Maggette was the guy the *purs needed to target.

I admit to being very concerned you might actually get him as he was making noise about "wanting to win" etc.

Of course, it always comes down to the money and very very very few NBA players are going to play for $6 million per to "win" instead of $10 million per to probably lose.

Tough break for you guys, but I am happy he is headed off to someplace where he cannot hurt God's team, the Los Angeles Lakers.

Now as long as we get Posey to stick a dagger in the Celtics, this off-season will be off to a nice start.

[MannyIsGod]

It really all makes sense to me now. The moment Mono declared himself on the Clipper Bandwagon you knew Elton Brand was going elsewhere.

Seriously, blame Mono.

[Ice009]

i want this guy back

http://i33.tinypic.com/akg6yx.jpg

Nellie needs to fucking doing us a solid over this shit. I personally would take S-Jax over Maggette ANY DAY OF THE FUCKING WEEK.

Maybe Goldenstate would be interested in some expiring contracts to help resign Ellis and Beidrins? Bonner and Vaughn? How many years has Bonner got left?

[rascal]

Its looking more and more like the usual summer. The spurs won't add anyone who will make a big difference.

[Sissiborgo]

OHhhhhhhhhhhhh great.......:bang

[rascal]

Sucks.... but Spurs FO are awful when it comes to acquiring new talent.

I have no confidence at all in the spurs FO to get anything more than low level role player talent that are not positive impact difference makers.

[The Truth #6]

If Mag doesn't want or need to come here then what are they supposed to do? They offered him the max they could. I'm sure Pop went out there with a bottle of his best chablis to kiss his ass. What's he supposed to do? Try to fool him into believing SA is a much more exciting city than it is?

[Bruno]

There is no one to blame, NBA like other professional sports is also a business.
Spurs did their job by going after Maggette.
Maggette's agent did his job by trying to get the better contract for his client.
Maggette made a quite logical choice by taking the $50M contract instead of the $32.4M contract from Spurs.

There is nothing to regret, Spurs haven't lost too much time on Maggette.
Spurs will now go with their plan B.

[Extra Stout]

Aw, crap. I better go on SpursTalk and see if those guys have any ideas.

[Obstructed_View]

If Mag doesn't want or need to come here then what are they supposed to do? They offered him the max they could. I'm sure Pop went out there with a bottle of his best chablis to kiss his ass. What's he supposed to do? Try to fool him into believing SA is a much more exciting city than it is?

Pop probably showed up at his door first thing and said, "Look, I know you have an opportunity to capitalize off the year you've had, but here's the maximum we can give you, and if you are going to make a decision, all I ask is that you make it sooner rather than later. We'd love to have you, but I certainly wouldn't blame you for taking more from someone else."

[1Parker1]

:lol Where's the San Antonio Express News article on this???

[TJastal]

JR Smith and Azubuike look like the best two options left. Hopefully not Delfino. I'm kinda glad Pietrus isn't an option because that had disaster written all over it.

The Spurs better act fast because this swingman market is going to dry up damn quickly.

Why you so down on Pietrus, Timvp? This guy likely would have been a great fit for the spurs this year. His game reminds me a little of the great Sean E*l*l*i*o*t, except with less finesse and more power. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a breakout year in Orlando, and helps that team get deep into the playoffs.

[SenorSpur]

Peitrus would've been a better fit than what they have now - NOTHING

[duncan228]

:lol Where's the San Antonio Express News article on this???

Monroe:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100846

McDonald:

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100844

[Mr. Body]

Pietrus certainly wouldn't have been a disaster. Not great, maybe good maybe bad, certainly not a disaster.

[Obstructed_View]

E*l*l*i*o*t

Wouldn't it just be easier to learn to spell the name correctly? :lol

[picnroll]

Pietrus certainly wouldn't have been a disaster. Not great, maybe good maybe bad, certainly not a disaster.
If he was too stupid to not piss Pop off and couldn't get off the bench and had a 5 year ML contract like the Magic gave him he'd be a disaster.

JR Smith is undisciplined. Pietrus is dumb. There's a difference.