View Full Version : Larry Hughes waived by Kings. should Spurs target him?
mountainballer
02-24-2010, 08:45 AM
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/press_release_2010_02_23.html
reportedly the Bobcats are interested in signing him.
problem is, he is injured again. (out for 3-4 more weeks)
Hughes for 13 million wasn't a good deal obviously.
for the min he would be worth a thought. I mean, we start Bogans, don't we.
dbestpro
02-24-2010, 08:50 AM
Too late now. Sign him to Bogan's contract next year and tell Bogan's see ya!
ulosturedge
02-24-2010, 09:01 AM
No reason for the FO to waste more money. They have Malik Hairston. Sometimes I don't understand where you guys come up with this stuff. Our problem is having an undersized center and a bust for a small forward. Lets fill at those spots first before we add anything else....
We have TP, Manu, Hill in the backcourt. Why the f@(!* would we need Allen Iverson, Larry Hughes or any other guard you can think off.. We don't need guards. We need size!
Chieflion
02-24-2010, 09:15 AM
Larry Hughes at PF. Do it Pop. Do it!
mexicanjunior
02-24-2010, 09:19 AM
Larry Hughes isn't much better than the spares we have now...no thanks.
mountainballer
02-24-2010, 09:23 AM
I try it again:
Spurs start Keith Bogans at SG. and not because 3 of our guards are injured. in fact all our guards are healthy. any team that starts Keith Bogans without at least 3 guards injured is literally morally obliged to evaluate any opportunity to upgrade the SG spot.
(and don't hesitate to name us all the Centers and SFs you think the Spurs should sign and who are currently on the FA market.)
George Gervin's Afro
02-24-2010, 09:24 AM
No.
yavozerb
02-24-2010, 09:24 AM
No reason for the FO to waste more money. They have Malik Hairston. Sometimes I don't understand where you guys come up with this stuff. Our problem is having an undersized center and a bust for a small forward. Lets fill at those spots first before we add anything else....
We have TP, Manu, Hill in the backcourt. Why the f@(!* would we need Allen Iverson, Larry Hughes or any other guard you can think off.. We don't need guards. We need size!
agreed..The team we have currently is either going to sink or swim.
Larry Hughes would be a good pick up. Not sure the Spurs are willing to spend the money, though.
Reeko_Htown
02-24-2010, 09:31 AM
That would be ultimate small ball.
timvp
02-24-2010, 09:38 AM
The only reason to sign Larry Hughes is if the Spurs are trying to tank.
Muser
02-24-2010, 09:49 AM
Larry Hughes, really? These are sad days to be a Spurs fan.
I. Hustle
02-24-2010, 09:54 AM
I was really hoping this shit would stop once the trade deadline ended.
yavozerb
02-24-2010, 09:58 AM
I was really hoping this shit would stop once the trade deadline ended.
:lol..Well be down to 2 games left in the season and still seeing posts about picking up horrible players like Hughes or still hearing about how tyrus thomas would have brought a championship to SA..
tdunk21
02-24-2010, 10:13 AM
no to larry hughes...i also followed cavs for the last 4 years and hughes is not the one we want.....is he better than bogans???yes ...but he is injured all the time ...
i think spurs FO should consider signing a PF/C who will be waived within march 1st deadline...
Ikstomi
02-24-2010, 10:19 AM
no to larry hughes...i also followed cavs for the last 4 years and hughes is not the one we want.....is he better than bogans???yes ...but he is injured all the time ...
i think spurs FO should consider signing a PF/C who will be waived within march 1st deadline...
:toast
so it has come to this. picking up the scraps of lottery teams.
nkdlunch
02-24-2010, 10:25 AM
larry hughes, really? These are sad days to be a spurs fan.
+1
SpurCharger
02-24-2010, 10:26 AM
It Is A Sad Day, When Spurs Fans Are Asking About Larry Hughes! No Way Would I Want Him In A Spurs Uniform
ohmwrecker
02-24-2010, 10:46 AM
The only reason to sign Larry Hughes is if the Spurs are trying to tank.
We could tank without signing anyone. I'm not saying the Spurs should sign him, but he is a whole lot better than Bogans & Mason. He is a clutch 3pt shooter, good passer & a decent defender. It wouldn't be the worse thing they could do.
spurs_fan_in_exile
02-24-2010, 11:03 AM
With his injury history I think the league should just declare Hughes a de facto Trailblazer and make Portland sign him.
elbamba
02-24-2010, 11:04 AM
I try it again:
Spurs start Keith Bogans at SG. and not because 3 of our guards are injured. in fact all our guards are healthy. any team that starts Keith Bogans without at least 3 guards injured is literally morally obliged to evaluate any opportunity to upgrade the SG spot.
(and don't hesitate to name us all the Centers and SFs you think the Spurs should sign and who are currently on the FA market.)
I agree, it would be an upgrade. Actually, Hughes injured and on the bench would be an upgrade over what the Spurs have been using at the 2 and 3.
elbamba
02-24-2010, 11:06 AM
What big man are we going to pick up at the deadline? Hell, we let one go.
ElNono
02-24-2010, 11:29 AM
If you get waived from this Kings team, then you really suck...
ace3g
02-24-2010, 11:42 AM
so a lot of posters here would take Bogans over Hughes, ofcourse Hughes isn't the greatest player ever, but he is a huge upgrade over Bogans, if we are not going to get defense from that position might as well add a little more offense and again if he is healthy he gets a good number of steals each game and is a underrated passer/playmaker.
Again it is not like it would be Hughes and dropping Manu or Hill it is Bogans, should be a good thing, but I still want to see who else will be waived by the March 1 deadline, Hughes is up there on the list though
Chomag
02-24-2010, 11:46 AM
Another old, washed up has been to tempt Pop into giving 30+ minutes to. NO THANKS!
sananspursfan21
02-24-2010, 01:08 PM
if we get to throw him in a time machine to circa 2005, then i'd be all for it. tell you the truth, i forgot about him and thought he retired lol
Blackjack
02-24-2010, 02:04 PM
If you get waived from this Kings team, then you really suck...
Well, to be fair, it didn't stop the Spurs from acquiring such a player just last year.:hat
ace3g
02-24-2010, 02:55 PM
exactly just because a player is waived doesn't mean they suck, just means the team doesn't have room for them and/or their contract. Some teams also want to give said player a chance at the playoffs by waiving them before march 1st
ElNono
02-24-2010, 03:05 PM
Well, to be fair, it didn't stop the Spurs from acquiring such a player just last year.:hat
Who was that? Gooden?
If it's him, then LOL... the guy already went past the Spurs, Mavs and back to the Clippers...
Budkin
02-24-2010, 03:11 PM
Larry Hughes was good in 1999 I think.
portnoy1
02-24-2010, 03:15 PM
exactly just because a player is waived doesn't mean they suck, just means the team doesn't have room for them and/or their contract. Some teams also want to give said player a chance at the playoffs by waiving them before march 1st
See; Theo Ratliff
hsxvvd
02-24-2010, 03:17 PM
The only reason Bogans is our starting SG is that Pop needs to play the other SGs at SF and PF.
spurs50_
02-24-2010, 03:38 PM
Nope. I'm already in lotto mode and I like that freshmen kid from Marshall named Whiteside 7 footer and he's being compared to the Admiral.
Blackjack
02-24-2010, 03:40 PM
Who was that? Gooden?
If it's him, then LOL... the guy already went past the Spurs, Mavs and back to the Clippers...
Yup.:lol
He was involved in the Miller-Salmons trade, IIRC, and was waived by the Kings.
Seventyniner
02-24-2010, 03:41 PM
ROFL
I wouldn't take a healthy Larry Hughes in his prime right now, even for the minimum.
galvatron3000
02-24-2010, 03:51 PM
Wow, this really puts a blemish on ST...lol
Seriously, he's a guard who can't shoot...next
ace3g
02-24-2010, 04:06 PM
Wow, this really puts a blemish on ST...lol
Seriously, he's a guard who can't shoot...next
and bogans can?
alamo50
02-24-2010, 04:25 PM
Too late to implement this season, but for next season go right ahead!
ManuTastic
02-24-2010, 04:34 PM
so a lot of posters here would take Bogans over Hughes, ofcourse Hughes isn't the greatest player ever, but he is a huge upgrade over Bogans, if we are not going to get defense from that position might as well add a little more offense
True, but if you want to get more offense at Bogan's spot, you start Mason or Manu or Hill (must...not ...type..."Finley"...here...!!) and sit Bogans. No reason to go out and hire one more extremely limited 2-guard.
In any case, it doesn't matter. Getting Hughes would just be rearranging deck chairs at this point...
galvatron3000
02-24-2010, 04:39 PM
and bogans can?
is this thread about Bogans, is it about Bogans ability to shoot but to answer your question why add another when you have one on payroll and you're trying to cut cost already, he doesn't make an already guard heavy team better so why bother
Duncan2177
02-24-2010, 04:57 PM
It would be Van Excel and Damon all over again.
ace3g
02-24-2010, 05:05 PM
is this thread about Bogans, is it about Bogans ability to shoot but to answer your question why add another when you have one on payroll and you're trying to cut cost already, he doesn't make an already guard heavy team better so why bother
the thing is adding another guard even for a 10 day contract would give Pop a chance to see what he has, standing Pat now keeps Bogans in the starting lineup, and that won't work in the playoffs (and I still believe they can make the playoffs)
If the Spurs are going to stand pat, I hope Bogans is inactive for the playoffs because he doesn't help on either side of the court.
Again if there is a player out there that is waived that would potentially moved Bogans out of the rotation, hopefully the Spurs do it
ace3g
02-24-2010, 05:17 PM
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As I remember, Hughes was a good defender and was among the league leaders in steals (though I could be wrong). He's got good height at that 2-3 position and would play good defense there.
No he can't shoot. But that's not what we need right now.
GhosTown
02-24-2010, 05:21 PM
It is sad to see, us talking about signing people, when we haven't seen what we have on the bench.
The only person we need to add to our sideline in the next 9 days is Avery Johnson. As long as we have Pop running this team without Tony Parker I don't expect to win another game this year.
Tony Parker is the only good thing we have going for us. I say that, because he is the only one smart enough to freeze Bonner out of the offense. Watching TP play with Bonner is funny as hell, he doesn't even look at him. He only passes him the ball when accidentally picked up his dribble and then he runs right back to him to get it back before Bonner can do anything stupid or goofy.
I feel so sorry for TD and TP, I wouldn't pick Bonner to play a YMCA pick up game, I would probably fake an injury if I had to start games with him.
DaBears
02-24-2010, 05:25 PM
YES SIGN HIM TO THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR....
SAVE US SAVE US... All spurs fans prayers will be answered with the signing of Larry Hughes...... lol
But I'll take him over well lets say Bonner/Bogans...
galvatron3000
02-24-2010, 05:27 PM
the thing is adding another guard even for a 10 day contract would give Pop a chance to see what he has, standing Pat now keeps Bogans in the starting lineup, and that won't work in the playoffs (and I still believe they can make the playoffs)
If the Spurs are going to stand pat, I hope Bogans is inactive for the playoffs because he doesn't help on either side of the court.
Again if there is a player out there that is waived that would potentially moved Bogans out of the rotation, hopefully the Spurs do it
I have no problem with your statement but for me making the playoffs was never the goal and if that's all we do this season, I'd rather we didn't make the playoffs at all. I want to contend or just go for lottery
DaBears
02-24-2010, 05:28 PM
It is sad to see, us talking about signing people, when we haven't seen what we have on the bench.
The only person we need to add to our sideline in the next 9 days is Avery Johnson. As long as we have Pop running this team without Tony Parker I don't expect to win another game this year.
Tony Parker is the only good thing we have going for us. I say that, because he is the only one smart enough to freeze Bonner out of the offense. Watching TP play with Bonner is funny as hell, he doesn't even look at him. He only passes him the ball when accidentally picked up his dribble and then he runs right back to him to get it back before Bonner can do anything stupid or goofy.
I feel so sorry for TD and TP, I wouldn't pick Bonner to play a YMCA pick up game, I would probably fake an injury if I had to start games with him.
Some of our best games this year came with Tony aka "French Connection"... While i think also TP is also to blame for some of the issues from other players he has been a blessing for he team and franchise.
GhosTown
02-24-2010, 05:52 PM
While i think also TP is also to blame for some of the issues from other players he has been a blessing for he team and franchise.
What issues are you referring to???
I don't think TP has ever been our the problem. We need TP to be a scoring threat ALL the time.
If we could get stops on the defensive end we would be fine. I don't think TP is our issue at all. There is nothing about TP's game that I don't like. There isn't a team in the NBA that wouldn't start him. Except mayby Utah and NO.
mountainballer
02-24-2010, 05:52 PM
As I remember, Hughes was a good defender and was among the league leaders in steals (though I could be wrong). He's got good height at that 2-3 position and would play good defense there.
Hughes lead the league in steals 2004-05 and was honored all defense 1st team that season. (he had 22PPG, 6.2RPG and 4.7 APG that season).
yes, he wasn't as good again, he's injured a lot and he can't shoot.
but jesus, we are talking about a simple question. Spurs have two open slots, and the prorated vet. min for him is about 300K. none talks about waiving Hill or what to make room for him. yes we have a lot of guards. guess what, some of them suck badly. Bogans, Mason and Finley are not exactly the elite of back court defense these days. hell, I even didn't want them to guard my grandmother over a street. good chance she will be overrun by a hydrant when this three are around. many of our games are lost because the back court can't defend a turtle with two broken legs. would Hughes help? maybe, maybe not. at least there is a chance he could stop a turtle.
The Truth #6
02-24-2010, 05:55 PM
The only reason to sign Larry Hughes is if the Spurs are trying to tank.
He could be like Dominique Wilkins was in 96?
MRduncan2010
02-24-2010, 07:46 PM
how bout MIKE JAMES nice little defensive,shooting PG
lmbebo
02-24-2010, 07:47 PM
Why bother, this season is spiraling down the drain day by day.
slick'81
02-24-2010, 08:18 PM
wed have to waive a wing if not he doesnt fit
Ice009
02-24-2010, 08:29 PM
The real question is when are the Kings going to waive Nocioni????
ace3g
02-24-2010, 08:33 PM
The real question is when are the Kings going to waive Nocioni????
I was hoping they would do that to , but he still has 3 years left on his contract so they probably won't do that, but if they did, I would hope the Spurs were one of the first teams going after him
exstatic
02-24-2010, 08:47 PM
and bogans can?
Larry Hughes career 3G% .308
Keith Bogans career 3G% .352 (shooting .372 this year)
Any more questions?
southerndownfan
02-24-2010, 10:07 PM
dont think it would help us very much.
ace3g
02-25-2010, 12:27 PM
Hughes Wants To Sign With Charlotte
Larry Hughes would like to sign with the Bobcats, according to a source. Hughes was waived this week by the Kings.
Hughes played in Philadelphia for Bobcats coach Larry Brown and worked with Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins when Higgins was in management roles in Washington and Golden State.
Signing Hughes would cost the Bobcats about $240,000 the rest of the season, a number that would still keep them below the threshold to pay the NBA's luxury tax.
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64983/20100225/hughes_wants_to_sign_with_charlotte/
good. let brown take over this waste of talent.
TJastal
02-25-2010, 01:31 PM
Hughes Wants To Sign With Charlotte
Larry Hughes would like to sign with the Bobcats, according to a source. Hughes was waived this week by the Kings.
Hughes played in Philadelphia for Bobcats coach Larry Brown and worked with Bobcats general manager Rod Higgins when Higgins was in management roles in Washington and Golden State.
Signing Hughes would cost the Bobcats about $240,000 the rest of the season, a number that would still keep them below the threshold to pay the NBA's luxury tax.
http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/64983/20100225/hughes_wants_to_sign_with_charlotte/
Hughes will help, bobcats really needed some guard depth now that Law and Flip Murray were traded.
Now if the spurs could only find a center off waivers...
Hughes will help, bobcats really needed some guard depth now that Law and Flip Murray were traded.
Now if the spurs could only find a center off waivers...
I'm sure he'd be a real gem.
Manu_Ginobili
02-25-2010, 06:31 PM
http://www.nba.com/kings/news/press_release_2010_02_23.html
reportedly the Bobcats are interested in signing him.
problem is, he is injured again. (out for 3-4 more weeks)
Hughes for 13 million wasn't a good deal obviously.
for the min he would be worth a thought. I mean, we start Bogans, don't we.
I say "yes" at the right price and get rid of Finley NOW and his entire minutes!!! What a time waster on the floor /Finley is/...
pad300
02-25-2010, 06:48 PM
I say "yes" at the right price and get rid of Finley NOW and his entire minutes!!! What a time waster on the floor /Finley is/...
Play Hairston... or go shopping in the Dleague (Carlos Powell, Mike Harris), if we were going to do this. I think either is a preferable option to Hughes.
Hughes will help, bobcats really needed some guard depth now that Law and Flip Murray were traded.
Now if the spurs could only find a center off waivers...
Again, I would try the D-league, because Z ain't coming here. I'd try Dwayne Jones... from the D-league (again).
But the FO is going to do none of this...
sasffl
02-26-2010, 12:23 AM
WHy not Ilgauskas?Though he is absolutely backing to Cavaliers
ace3g
02-26-2010, 12:34 AM
I watched the 2nd to last game Hughes played for the Knicks against the Wizards, which was the first game he played in a while since D'Antoni benched him for a while. He looked good, moved well, got into the passing lanes, attacked the basket. One of the things he is underrated at is a play maker, he was basically the PG for the Cavs when he played with Lebron and he did some in Washington as well.
Compared to Bogans, I'd be more comfortable with the ball in Hughes' hands. Sure he isn't the greatest shooter but for the price off waivers he would be more valuable then Bogans
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