When was the last time the Spurs made a power trade move

[carib]

When was the last time the Spurs made a power trade move for a player that had some worth?

[Duncan2177]

When was the last time the Spurs made a power trade move for a player that had some worth?

[Chomag]

The trade for Rodman maybe? It's been so long I can't remember. :lol

[carib]

The San Antonio Spurs announced today (June 21, 2006) that they have acquired Matt Bonner, Eric Williams and a 2009 second round draft pick from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Rasho Nesterovic.

[lefty]

Nazr Mohamed

[Summers]

Are those power trades?

[phyzik]

When was the last time the Spurs made a power trade move for a player that had some worth?

Kurt Thomas, at the time of the trade, would probably be their most recent "power move". Did it turn out that way? it wasnt as effective as the Spurs where probably hoping, but at that time it seemed like a steal.

[smrattler]

This is THE SPURS we are talking about people! :)

Seriously, SPURS! My favorite sports franchise in the world (and in my hometown). If we dared step one toe over the luxury tax, we might have had two more titles. But Pop treats the owners' money like if it was his own! Imagine that, a GM you can trust with your money.

Let me put it this way: WE (SUPRS) are a small market team. WE are the most careful team in terms of money management/payroll. WE might have won an extra title or two if we rented a player for a season here and there when WE were THE top dog. If WE didn't cross the lux tax threshold THEN, why now when the economy is forcing teams with previously much looser payroll care to look to sell their big contracts?

Money is tight now, luxury boxes aren't selling like they used to, Nba owners are losing money and we are small market and have some of the best people at maximizing profits handling the payroll.

In other words, don't hold your breath for a big splash in free agency by tomorrow.

[SenorSpur]

Nazr Mohammed in '05?

[carib]

This is THE SPURS we are talking about people! :)

Seriously, SPURS! My favorite sports franchise in the world (and in my hometown). If we dared step one toe over the luxury tax, we might have had two more titles. But Pop treats the owners' money like if it was his own! Imagine that, a GM you can trust with your money.

Let me put it this way: WE (SUPRS) are a small market team. WE are the most careful team in terms of money management/payroll. WE might have won an extra title or two if we rented a player for a season here and there when WE were THE top dog. If WE didn't cross the lux tax threshold THEN, why now when the economy is forcing teams with previously much looser payroll care to look to sell their big contracts?

Money is tight now, luxury boxes aren't selling like they used to, Nba owners are losing money and we are small market and have some of the best people at maximizing profits handling the payroll.

In other words, don't hold your breath for a big splash in free agency by tomorrow.


I agree the team is a fundamental team and the front office is very conservative.

[Rev Hill]

To Spurs: Mike Mitchell, Roger Phegley
To Cavaliers: Ron Brewer, Reggie Johnson

'81

[groovezone]

When was the last time the Spurs made a power trade move for a player that had some worth?

Mark Olberding for Artis Gilmore???

[Bartleby]

Getting Sean Elliott back from Detroit?

[angelbelow]

when was the last time we won a championship?

some of you fuckers act like were the worst piece of shit franchise thats never done anything right.

you do understand that there are 29 other teams to compete with right? it is not possible to make a major move at the touch of a button. those who do not understand this probably should not own their own business.

[ManuTP9]

signing money mason?

[phyzik]

It was definately the Kurt Thomas trade. In hindsite, sure, it didnt work out as well as we had hoped, but at the Time it was definately the most recent power trade. Hind sight is 20/20 as they say but think back to that time, it was an awesome trade.

[phyzik]

signing money mason?

Thats a good one too but I think the theme of the thread is focusing on the trade deadline and it was definately Kurt Thomas.

[nkdlunch]

Barry for KT. then resigning Barry.

[phyzik]

Barry for KT. then resigning Barry.

Thank you, someone with some sense.

[smrattler]

Stupid Owners' Motto: Win a title at all costs!!!!! It's all or nothing!!!!!

Smart Owners' Motto: Win a title or not but make some money!!!!! It's a win-win!!!!!

[ManuTP9]

Thats a good one too but I think the theme of the thread is focusing on the trade deadline and it was definately Kurt Thomas.

forogt about that, i would say KT then

[baseline bum]

To Spurs: Mike Mitchell, Roger Phegley
To Cavaliers: Ron Brewer, Reggie Johnson

'81

Alvin for TC in '89 turned out to be a pretty good deal. Not on talent, but Alvin's life was sadly falling apart and that distraction would have been a horrible thing for this franchise to bring David into.

[baseline bum]

Still, the second greatest trade would have to be Pop's first: Bill Curley to Detroit for Sean Elliott. Obviously #1 is trading some magic beans to Virginia for Ice.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Nazr in '05 helped bring us the 'ship.

Sorry Malik

[Russ]

More relevant question -- when was the last time the Spurs got burned making a power trade move? (Think Kidd, Grant Hill, Webber, etc.)

[baseline bum]

Nazr in '05 helped bring us the 'ship.

Sorry Malik

Yeah, Nazr was a pretty good early-game option in the Phoenix series, and he had that awesome block on Ben Wallace to force the shot-clock violation in game 7. :toast

[baseline bum]

More relevant question -- when was the last time the Spurs got burned making a power trade move? (Think Kidd, Grant Hill, Webber, etc.)

Good point. I'd say Charles Smith and both trading for Rodman and then gifting him to Chicago.

[phyzik]

I think people are missing the point of the thread. When was the LAST TIME Spurs made a power move. It was fucking Kurt Thomas.

[lefty]

Thank you, someone with some sense.

Yeah, it made sense when Pop didn't give a red hot Barry enough minutes vs the Lakers last season, giving them to Finley instead

[phyzik]

Yeah, it made sense when Pop didn't give a red hot Barry enough minutes vs the Lakers last season, giving them to Finley instead

Please enlighten me....

How is Barry doing now in Houston?

Seriously, I havnt been paying attention.

Also, Barry had his chance when he was re-signed and healed up after his injury.

[Jmoney]

Lets see.

George Gervin for David Greenwood 1985 I can't remember but I think David Greenwood blew out his knee shortly thereafter and never started again.

Alvin Robertson for Terry Cummings 1989 I'll never know for sure if this trade was right for us.

Sean Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ for Dennis Rodman 1992. This is perhaps one of those trades where we say well we got what we were looking for but it still wasn't enough to get us over the hump.

Felix Lopez for Antonio Daniels 1998 Quite certain we got the better end of this deal.

1st round pick 95 draft 2nd round pick 96 draft for Sean Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Lu ck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_Luck_The_Fakers_ 1994-95. Yeah this was a steal.

Then you have the Louis Scola trade which probally didn't work out so well.

Of course the one I hate to bring up that we missed big on was the Chris Carrawell selection in 2000. That year if some of you remember we had 2 sg's in that 2nd round we were looking at. Chris and *gasp* Micheal Redd. We decided on Chris because they felt he was a better defensive player he was waived in oct of 2000. We all know what happened with Redd :P

I forgot one!!! Here's one we missed on badly. LEANDRO BARBOSA. We drafted and then traded to Phoenix?=

[BWS-1994]

I forgot one!!! Here's one we missed on badly. LEANDRO BARBOSA. We drafted and then traded to Phoenix?=

I believe the Spurs and Suns already had an agreement beforehand that the former will draft Barbosa for the latter.

[peskypesky]

I think people are missing the point of the thread. When was the LAST TIME Spurs made a power move. It was fucking Kurt Thomas.

Hey, I love KT, but that was NOT a power move. Don't be ridiculous. He's not even a starter fer chrissakes! Sure, it was a good move, but a power move? That's reaching.

[mudyez]

I think people are missing the point of the thread. When was the LAST TIME Spurs made a power move. It was fucking Kurt Thomas.

lol...powermove...the last powermove really was elliott for rodman or bringing elliott back!

I love the way the spurs are building their team...we dont need those major power trades...

...but right now its: "do it or see timmys last few years wasted!"

[Thomas82]

As far as big name players go, I would have to say the Sean Elliott-Dennis Rodman trade.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Which team has the banner for the last best power trade move?

[rascal]

Nazr Mohammed in '05?


Thats not a power trade. Pop and co. don't make impact trades that acquire stars.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Thats not a power trade. Pop and co. don't make impact trades that acquire stars.

Because winning teams don't have to.

[afireinside20]

As far as big name players go, I would have to say the Sean Elliott-Dennis Rodman trade.


Amen.

[Chieflion]

Which team has the banner for the last best power trade move?
Celtics.

[Rapper]

The Spurs ever & never make a power trade

None

[Rapper]

What is "power trade"?

Like AI for Billups, Ray Allen & KG to Boston

Karl Malone & Payton to Lakers

Steve returned to the Suns

I think these should be called "Power trades"

[afireinside20]

Is a power trade like a blockbuster trade?

[Rogue]

What is "power trade"?

Like AI for Billups, Ray Allen & KG to Boston

Karl Malone & Payton to Lakers

Steve returned to the Suns

I think these should be called "Power trades"
I think we can also call any trade "power trade" that involves you, you're the world's biggest PF you know, and also the biggest MF as well. :lol

[Evil Angel]

One would think that with the reach of the Spurs family tree now throughout the league that someone would throw us a bone. The Thomas deal last year was nice, but pales in comparison to the gift wrapped package Jerry West handed the Lakers with Gasol.
Only hope is that Pop has a black op going and will pull something off.
One way or another we'll know today...

[afireinside20]

One would think that with the reach of the Spurs family tree now throughout the league that someone would throw us a bone. The Thomas deal last year was nice, but pales in comparison to the gift wrapped package Jerry West handed the Lakers with Gasol.
Only hope is that Pop has a black op going and will pull something off.
One way or another we'll know today...


It's all part of that Laker,David Stern,ratings conspiracy.

[arodz]

Since we're gonna just start naming trades: Tracey Murray for Dale Ellis in '93. Power trade right? :lol

[Jmoney]

Since we're gonna just start naming trades: Tracey Murray for Dale Ellis in '93. Power trade right? :lol

Ellis had such a pretty 3pt stroke.

[carib]

What’s up with the noise, no one in their right frame of mind really thought that the Spurs was going to pull off a big trade or even so give up a player with some worth for that missing piece that Spurs Fans are talking about. There are just no big men out there that can help the Spurs or make the team better with out disrupting the chemistry or the make up of the team and the front office was watching their pocket books. So there for we will be back here next year with the same wishful thinking.