How about Manu for Chris Bosh?

[intothechaos]

I'm listening to the morning radio and they're having this discussion. He makes a good point. I would love to have Bosh play alongside Tim. He's got more of an upside than Amare I think. I would hate to part with Manu but we do need a big man. Tim can't do it by himself. He needs a soldier to go into battle with and he is my choice. What do you guys and gals think?

[K-State Spur]

I agree that Bosh > Amare. But why would the Raptors do it? They'd just be swapping expiring deals?

[Vinnie_Johnson]

LMAO Homer.

[intothechaos]

LMAO Homer.

Doh!!!!

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

And the Raptors agree to this trade bacause..?

They are probably ready to trade Bosh and will explore options but he's expiring and taking back other expirings serves no purpose. They'll want talent and picks, we have neither to offer.

[Chieflion]

They are not dealing Bosh.

[intothechaos]

Good insight yall..... Just wanted to know what yall thought. I can dream though....

[Fabbs]

I'm listening to the morning radio and they're having this discussion. He makes a good point. I would love to have Bosh play alongside Tim. He's got more of an upside than Amare I think. I would hate to part with Manu but we do need a big man. Tim can't do it by himself. He needs a soldier to go into battle with and he is my choice. What do you guys and gals think?
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[intothechaos]

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thanks Fabbs, didn't know it was discussed already.....

[Fabbs]

thanks Fabbs, didn't know it was discussed already.....
oh no you were talking Manu for Bosh which as you saw the Raptors would not simply swap expirings.
But for a 4 time title rider coach like Pop.........

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

oh no you were talking Manu for Bosh which as you saw the Raptors would not simply swap expirings.
But for a 4 time title rider coach like Pop.........

Hey Fabbs, why don't you generate your infamous proposed trade using the espn trade machine and show us a link, will ya? :lol

[Fabbs]

Hey Fabbs, why don't you generate your infamous proposed trade using the espn trade machine and show us a link, will ya? :lol
That's for player swaps.
Coaches, while they cannot be traded for players, nothing in the CBA prevents Popped from going to the Raptors should the Spurs release him in a deal that would ship he, Finley and ilk like you to the Raptors in exchange for title enhancing Bosh thus a return to Tallballs and a real championship shot.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

That's for player swaps.
Coaches, while they cannot be traded for players...

I'm impressed with how much you've learnt in the past few days. Now your IQ must stand at more than 5.

[Fabbs]

I'm impressed with how much you've learnt in the past few days. Now your IQ must stand at more than 5.
Thank you.
Will you move up to Toronto if Pop n Fins head up there?

[Chieflion]

Considering that the "g" alphabet is right above the "b" alphabet on the keyboard, it is very possible "Fabbs" created his account with the wrong spelling.

[purist]

I think it would take giving up TParker to get Bosh. I'd consider it seriously, especially if SPurs could come to terms with Bosh on a longterm deal in principle.

Though Parker is still young, I'm concerned with the longevity of a smaller point guard that has taken quite a physical beating over the years. Bosh, on the other hand, gives SA a big to build on in the post Duncan era.

furthermore, I think the twin tower approach alleviates some of the demand on the PG position to score. In Toronto, Parker would be the star and could raise his stock further as a player as he looks ahead to his own free agency.

[jason1301]

never really liked TP as our franchise player, but w/o him I don't see us winning anything... who is going to play at PG???

[Chomag]

I love TP's game but I don't believe he franchise player that you want to invest the future in. Take away his speed and what do you have? A player like TP just doesn't have a long NBA career

[intothechaos]

I remember Hubie Brown saying Manus 1st or 2nd year in the league that because the way he plays you have to wonder how long his career will last. I think we are seeing it now and he was right. His controlled chaos style has shortened his career (ability wise). It's just the way it is.

[SpurNation]

Forget the expirings. At his stage of his career...Manu would never garnish a long term quality player in return for his declining abilities.

I think the only team that would have interest in Manu would be a playoff team looking to have that added impact player to help in their quest for a title this year.

And if that's the case...the Spurs might as well just keep him on this team in hopes he will (for one last time) play like the Manu of 3 years ago during the playoff run.

[MoSpur]

I was listening to the radio this morning. Why does Andy E. sound all butt hurt about people okay with the idea of trading Tony Parker to the Raptors for Bosh? Or trading Parker at all. Its not like Parker is the Franchise of the Spurs. Don't get me wrong. I love Parkers game and will not deny that he's been important to the Spurs championships and cannot be replaced, but if you can get a Bosh for him, you do it. Its not like people are saying Parker sucks because he doesn't. People are just saying if they were the GM they would be willing to let Parker go for someone who would make the Spurs better.

[intothechaos]

and send bonner along with him back to toronto...

[HarlemHeat37]

People on ST need to give up the Bosh pipe dream..seriously, give it up, it's very unlikely to happen..

With the lockout coming up, Bosh leaving Toronto would cost him a lot of money..his main alternative is a sign and trade..either way, nothing will happen with Bosh until the off-season..also, the Raptors are finally starting to play like they were expected to, they aren't just going to get rid of Bosh mid-season, unless they get some kind of mind-blowing offer, and the Spurs can't give them that..

Give it up..

[rayray2k8]

Dude! How about Matt Bonner for Lebron!! :wow













Get real noob.

[Brazil]

sure manu for Bosh and Lebron for a peanut bag

[duncan228]

Coach Says Bosh Will Finish Season in Toronto (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=tsn-coachsaysboshwillfin&prov=tsn&type=lgns)
SportingNews

PF Chris Bosh’s name won’t go away in trade rumors, but Raptors coach Jay Triano isn’t worried about losing his star big man (at least not until the free agency period over the summer).

"I’ve talked to (general manager) Bryan Colangelo extensively and those rumors are just rumors," Triano told the Toronto Sun. "The rumors persist because of the quality of the names of guys who will be free agents at the end of the year.

"People love to speculate and when you can speculate about great names, it becomes more interesting."

[Danny.Zhu]

We need to at least put in Blair and Hill and a couple of picks to make it work, which I don't like.

[hsxvvd]

Don't care what Toronto would or wouldn't do. I wouldn't trade Manu for Lebron. He deserves to stay a spur.

[timvp]

I wouldn't trade Manu for Lebron.

I'd drive Manu and TP to the airport to get LeBron. A re-signed LeBron? I'd probably trade the whole team for him . . .

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd drive Manu and TP to the airport to get LeBron. A re-signed LeBron? I'd probably trade the whole team for him . . .

Shit, fuck driving them, I'd pay for their flights..

[DPG21920]

I would easily trade the whole team for Lebron are you kidding?

[Kamnik]

Even thought it looks like timvp is being sarcastic he is not.

Lebron can be a real douchebag, but he is a douchebag that is currently by far the best player in the world.

[Amarelooms]

lol at Spurs fans...Manu ain't that good any more...get with it dummy :elephant

[spurtech09]

keep dreaming

[duncan228]

Raptors GM Makes It Clear: I’m Not Trading Bosh (\http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=tsn-raptorsgmmakesitclea&prov=tsn&type=lgns)
SportingNews

Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo is making it so clear that he doesn’t want to deal star power forward Chris Bosh that even other GMs are getting the message.

“The calls are a lot less frequent, and it’s a lot less focused on Bosh,” Colangelo told the Toronto Star. “Everybody starts with, ‘Well, apparently you’re not trading Bosh, so can we talk about so-and-so?’ Our intention is, we’re not going to move him, so we’re not discussing a scenario (that includes Bosh)."

Although the Raptors run the risk of not being able to re-sign Bosh when he becomes a free agent this summer, the team has turned its season around after falling to 11-17 at one point in mid-December. Heading into today’s game against the Knicks, Toronto is 25-22 and has moved into a playoff spot in the East.

Colangelo also said he wouldn’t be afraid to add a piece before the trading deadline if it could help the team have a better chance in the playoffs. "Whether or not there’s an additional piece, or something significant to add, is going to be something we’ll know soon enough," Colangelo told the Star.

[ohmwrecker]

lol at Spurs fans...Manu ain't that good any more...get with it dummy :elephant

He's still good enough to drop 30 on weak-ass defenders like Jason Terry and Josh Howard.

[tp2021]

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ykq2hlq

:smokin

[da_suns_fan]

I'm listening to the morning radio and they're having this discussion. He makes a good point. I would love to have Bosh play alongside Tim. He's got more of an upside than Amare I think. I would hate to part with Manu but we do need a big man. Tim can't do it by himself. He needs a soldier to go into battle with and he is my choice. What do you guys and gals think?

Sounds like a pretty crappy radio show. I cant imagine why Toronto would make that deal. And I cant imagine there isnt ten other teams that could offer something better.

[SpurNation]

Sounds like a pretty crappy radio show. I cant imagine why Toronto would make that deal. And I cant imagine there isnt ten other teams that could offer something better.

or something like

http://www.realgm.com/src_checktrade.php?tradeid=5340337

[tothrowed]

Blair is a beast him and tim should be the next twin towers

[Double-Up]

Manu for Bosh? It'll never happen.

[Josepatches_]

I was listening to the radio this morning. Why does Andy E. sound all butt hurt about people okay with the idea of trading Tony Parker to the Raptors for Bosh? Or trading Parker at all. Its not like Parker is the Franchise of the Spurs. Don't get me wrong. I love Parkers game and will not deny that he's been important to the Spurs championships and cannot be replaced, but if you can get a Bosh for him, you do it. Its not like people are saying Parker sucks because he doesn't. People are just saying if they were the GM they would be willing to let Parker go for someone who would make the Spurs better.

+1

Parker for Bosh? Do it right now.

[Agloco]

Considering that the "g" alphabet is right above the "b" alphabet on the keyboard, it is very possible "Fabbs" created his account with the wrong spelling.

:lol

[PublicOption]

trade manu for bosh and jefferson for igudalaoaaoaoaoaa

[dbestpro]

The only trade that the Raptors might accept with SA for Bosh would have to include Parker. The fan base up there would love to have Bonner back and you throw in Mahinmi. The french connection would help with the Quebec fan base and in the end would be great money wise for the Toronto franchise verses just letting Bosh walk this summer. Of course all of that might require Calderon to come back as well with Bosh.