Ticket760 reporting Splitter has reached an agreement

[Creation88]

will be here next year. via Mike Taylor and STSA

[Brazil]

link ?

[johnnySpurs]

Don't play with my emotions.

[Creation88]

radio

[SpursTillTheEnd]

believe it when i see it

[Warlord23]

Let this be true, FFS.

[phxspurfan]

I'll believe it when I see the plane land

[ElNono]

:danceclub

[Muser]

Fuuuuuuuuuck please..

[easy7]

They said he has not signed but has reached an agreement to sign and have a deal with him. I back this post too. :toast

[Blackjack]

He hasn't signed but they've come to an agreement, per Mike Taylor.

[DMX7]

Fuck yeah!

[Brazil]

if true it would be the day of Pop: "fans I have a good and a bad news, the bad news we resigned bonner and we gave him a raise, the good news we also signed splitter who will be the bonner back up"

[DesignatedT]

so splitter and bonner are back?>??? somebody tweet this!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tdunk21]

i heard it...they have....and i googled it....

[Das Texan]

guess the sky isnt falling afterall.

[BlairForceDejuan]

willtearupwatchingdejuanandtiagocomeinoffthebench/10

[silverblackfan]

Yes! Let it be true.

[Spurs Brazil]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!

[baseline bum]

About time we get some good news after the Bonner signing and the Jefferson talk. I wonder if this means Blair or McDyess is getting traded.

[Mugen]

this makes up for bonner. please let it be trueeeeeeee

[DesignatedT]

somebody make this official lol

[tdunk21]

yesssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!

[The_Worlds_finest]

I thought he was going to have an extravaganza at the alamodome to announce his signing?

[Texas_Ranger]

Now lets trade Bonner. :D

[hater]

Don't play with my emoticons.

fixed

:wow :wow :wow :downspin: :downspin: :married: :toast :lobt2: :flag: :wakeup :sleep :( :nope

[mexicanjunior]

If this is true, it would help ease the Bonner blow...but not by much considering he will probably see less minutes.

[Brazil]

where is the A decisao tv show ?

[Gooshie]

Thank Goodness!

[smrattler]

Was this an official statement from the Spurs that they have an agreement?

Or is this one of those fucking "sources"?

[spursfan1000]

Hopefully this is true!

[peacemaker885]

WoooHoooo!!!!!!!

[tdunk21]

http://ticket760.com/pages/pp_spurs.html

[ace3g]

http://ticket760.com/pages/pp_spurs.html

[yavozerb]

Tiago probably told the spurs "No Bonner no Tiago"

[spursfan1000]

Tiago probably told the spurs "No Bonner no Tiago"


:lmao

[DesignatedT]

Are they going to be talking about it some more during the show?????

[clubalien]

I thought he was going to have an extravaganza at the alamodome to announce his signing?

manu said it was going to be on tv don't think it will be at the alamo

[ElNono]

if true it would be the day of Pop: "fans I have a good and a bad news, the bad news we resigned bonner and we gave him a raise, the good news we also signed splitter who will be the bonner back up"

:lol

[tdunk21]

Tiago probably told the spurs "No Bonner no Tiago"

:lol

[Spurs Brazil]

Ticket 760 has learned that the San Antonio Spurs have reached a contract agreement with Tiago Splitter. He is expected to sign the deal on Monday. Terms of the deal have no been disclosed.
http://ticket760.com/pages/pp_spurs.html

[angelbelow]

hopefully the bonner one is untrue. i dont think our FO is that dumb to give him a raise when there is a good chance he wont play that much.

[Dro210]

this makes up for bonner. please let it be trueeeeeeee

No, nothing makes up for having that scrub on the team for another 4 years and giving him a fuckin raise in the process.... Maybe if LeBron signed here for the vet minimum that would make up for it.... Maybe.

[ElNono]

Fucking rollercoaster...

[Mel_13]

Now this is the news I was looking for.

Still want to see him next to RC holding up a Spurs jersey with "Splitter" on the back.

[Canibspur]

lol @ the headline....

"SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs"

YAY!!

[Andy25]

Sources: Tiago Splitter Agrees to Terms with Tiago Splitter
Friday 07-09-2010 4:23pm CT
SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs

Wtf they're just playing with themselves...

[DesignatedT]

there talking about it right now.

[Spurs Brazil]

And EN got fucked again. Other places got the Bonner and Tiago news before them :lol

[Mugen]

http://ticket760.com/pages/pp_spurs.html

"Sources: Spurs reach agreement with San Antonio Spurs"

well thats good.

[Muser]

Ermm...

SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs


:lmao

[CubanMustGo]

Love the big headline on that article:

SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs

EDIT: LOL they just changed it

[johnnyblues]

Oh yeah!!!

[SpursTillTheEnd]

lmao @ everybody went from wanting to hit somebody to being happy now, but yea i wanna see his name on the paper

[Ditty]

yes!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Muser]

Sources: Tiago Splitter Agrees to Terms with Tiago Splitter

[Das Texan]

And EN got fucked again. Other places got the Bonner and Tiago news before them :lol

ya not exactly surprising

[Blackjack]

It makes sense why we didn't hear about Bonner from the local media. They wanted to cushion the blow by signing Splitter and Bonner on the same day. :downspin:

[Muser]

Well, that's certainly given me more hope.

[easy7]

Wtf they're just playing with themselves...

Man who plays with self will cum in handy.
signed Confucious

[Blackjack]

ChrisDuel
We have sources indicating that Brazilian big man Tiago Splitter has signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
1 minute ago via web

:lol

[BadOne]

God dammit! Monday??? So we have to wait the whole damn weekend until we see it for certain? Damn!

Also, just read the thread about Bonner. DAMMIT!!! Better trade his ass.:bang

This Splitter thing better be for real. :toast Here's to wishful thinking.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Ermm...

SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs


:lmao

:lmao
Totally snipped that shit.

[Dro210]

lmao @ everybody went from wanting to hit somebody to being happy now, but yea i wanna see his name on the paper

Nah, I'm still tryin to hit somebody.... Namely any and everybody that thought bringing Bonner back was even an option.... I have high hopes for Splitter, but Splitter is an unknown really. I know what Bonner brings.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Sources: Tiago Splitter Agrees to Terms with Tiago Splitter

He finally got over his split-personality :tu.

[Brazil]

we stakedddddd

tony
hill
bonner SF
splitter
tim

eh eh eh good one pop, using bonner at SF spot to defend lbj.. this is genious. imagine lebron seeing bonner defending him, he will be oh man wtf ? then red steals the ball and puts a monster dunk on bosh

[BanditHiro]

vSSoMw3R-E8

[Libri]

will be here next year. via Mike Taylor and STSA

I stopped listening to Taylor and STSA two years ago.

[SKINNYPIMP210]

man who plays with self will cum in handy.
Signed confucious

lmfao!!!!

[Vic Petro]

Genius move by Pop and RC. They knew Bonner would result in fan mutiny so they followed that move with a Splitter move an hour later. Haha all is forgiven.

[Blackjack]

Love the big headline on that article:

SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with San Antonio Spurs

EDIT: LOL they just changed it

Jim Bob just mentioned it. :lol

[ElNono]

we stakedddddd

tony
hill
bonner SF
splitter
tim

eh eh eh good one pop, using bonner at SF spot to defend lbj.. this is genious. imagine lebron seeing bonner defending him, he will be oh man wtf ? then red steals the ball and puts a monster dunk on bosh

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[SenorSpur]

Now lets trade Bonner. :D

:lol

[Mixability]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ElNono]

Genius move by Pop and RC. They knew Bonner would result in fan mutiny so they followed that move with a Splitter move an hour later. Haha all is forgiven.

No, no it's not.

lol

[bigzak25]

Lets all make room for the emo bandwagoners who are jumping back on...:lol

[EricB]

Hello mr splitter. About time you got here you jackwagon :) :lol

[DesignatedT]

Now we need to bring big dick back. then start working on the bench.

[bigdog]

If this is even true, tha'ts cool, but if he sucks I'm going to be pissed.

[Cry Havoc]

So...... can anyone tell me what to expect from Splitter this year? Will he start? Can he soak up some good minutes alongside Blair? Is this a 15-9 guy we're talking about, or more of a 9-4 or 10-5 guy?

[DesignatedT]

lol there calling out duel and them.

[DrSteffo]

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssssssssss (if true)

[Agloco]

About time we get some good news after the Bonner signing and the Jefferson talk. I wonder if this means Blair or McDyess is getting traded.

Or do we put Bonner in the deep freezer for next season. :lol

Unfortunately, given Pops unbridled passion for playing him, I say you're probably right about McDyess (they had better not touch Blair)

[tdunk21]

is it safe to say twin towers version 2 with timmy and tiago?

[bigfan]

If this story is fake Im gonna jump thru the internets and beat the crap out of all of you.

[Mel_13]

So...... can anyone tell me what to expect from Splitter this year? Will he start? Can he soak up some good minutes alongside Blair? Is this a 15-9 guy we're talking about, or more of a 9-4 or 10-5 guy?

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158008

[Muser]

Fuck yeahhhhhhhhh

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

So...... can anyone tell me what to expect from Splitter this year? Will he start? Can he soak up some good minutes alongside Blair? Is this a 15-9 guy we're talking about, or more of a 9-4 or 10-5 guy?

Starter. 20-12.

[GoGatos]

Someone tell the hacks from 1250 that it's BUSH LEAGUE to take our report and then turn around and report it as your own sources.

Hacks.

[wut]

ok so first off, they released the NBA cap, which turned out to be $2 million more than what was speculated; Spurs were clearly waiting all along for this official number (and I'm sure Splitter's agent was as well) to know what they had "to play with" financially.

On top of needing to know their financial situation, they also wanted Bonner to agree to their agreed upon amount in order to have a full/stable offer to Splitter.

The reason it is an agreement versus signing probably has to do with Splitter not physically being in San Antonio (I'd imaging the organization wants to throw a press conference with him when he gets in town...so scheduling blah blah blah).

[bigzak25]

C'mon now Shaq. Take the LLE and the next two are locked up for our Spurs.

bipolar drivel my ass...


Championship or bust baby. Get on or get off. :flag:

[Bruno]

Good news but I will wait the official signing to rejoice.

[SpurCharger]

Even With Splitter, Bonner, And Jefferson Comin Back..... The Spurs Still need a 3 pt shooter on the wing....

[BadOne]

http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158008

:lol Beat me to it man. Good move. :toast

[bigzak25]

Someone tell the hacks from 1250 that it's BUSH LEAGUE to take our report and then turn around and report it as your own sources.

Hacks.



Actually its Spurs news, so act professional and just worry about your own show.

[EricB]

Have him come in sign hold up a jersey with a number 12 the masses and don Harris revolt switches to 15 all is well.

[Dro210]

Starter. 20-12.

:rollin



Someone tell the hacks from 1250 that it's BUSH LEAGUE to take our report and then turn around and report it as your own sources.

Hacks.


No one cares to defend your shitty show bro... Bush league hacks.

[angelbelow]

Damn im really hoping Bonner signed for a 4 years 8 million dollar extension... that would be ideal..

[G-Dawgg]

Man who plays with self will cum in handy.
signed Confucious

Men like Holt who keep their hands in their pockets will feel cocky all day....

[Strike]

Good news but I'm pissed about Bonner. Seriously, when will pop's man crushes on crappy players stop?

[Brazil]

So...... can anyone tell me what to expect from Splitter this year? Will he start? Can he soak up some good minutes alongside Blair? Is this a 15-9 guy we're talking about, or more of a 9-4 or 10-5 guy?

bonner back up: 8 mpg during garbabge time 4,5 ppg, 3 rpg, 0,3 blks, per 48 mn leader of the nba

[yavozerb]

Someone tell the hacks from 1250 that it's BUSH LEAGUE to take our report and then turn around and report it as your own sources.

Hacks.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZDJW0tHK9k

:lol, ticket 760 vs. 1250 in the video

[Spurs Brazil]

Brazilian press only care about soccer. They have no news about Splitter.

[easy7]

Someone tell the hacks from 1250 that it's BUSH LEAGUE to take our report and then turn around and report it as your own sources.

Hacks.

JIMBOB, YOU MAD? :hat

[sammy]

Went to the website and found this:

KTKR-AM -- Ticket 760 -- San Antonio's Sports Station

By: Jim Bob Breazeale and Mike Taylor

Ticket 760 has learned that the San Antonio Spurs have reached a contract agreement with Tiago Splitter. He is expected to sign the deal on Monday. Terms of the deal have no been disclosed.

Matt Bonner has also agreed to a 4-yr extension with San Antonio. He is also expected to sign his deal on Monday. Terms of Bonner's deal have not been disclose, but the Concord Union Leader reports that it should pay him annually more than the $3.2 million he earned least season.


Good News about Splitter, but bad news about the worthless one Bonner!

[phxspurfan]

vSSoMw3R-E8

:lol

[Blackjack]

ChrisDuel

Our source is Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News

:lmao

[Blackjack]

Jeff McDonald: My source was 760

[Blackjack]

760: Sources?

[EricB]

:lmao

[G-Dawgg]

Even With Splitter, Bonner, And Jefferson Comin Back..... The Spurs Still need a 3 pt shooter on the wing....

James Anderson

[GoGatos]

760: Sources?

You think I'm gonna reveal our sources? I can tell you this, Peter Holt pays him.

[Seventyniner]

Jeff McDonald: My source was 760

760: My source was Jeff McDonald

[dbestpro]

And EN got fucked again. Other places got the Bonner and Tiago news before them :lol

They were probably busy spending their time praising the virtue of Tiger Woods.

[taps]

Tiago probably told the spurs "No Bonner no Tiago"

lol yeah he must have insisted on SAS signing another euro big to remind him of home

[DesignatedT]

:lmao at duel

[Blackjack]

You think I'm gonna reveal our sources? I can tell you this, Peter Holt pays him.

So angry . . .

I was just keeeeeeeeeeeeding. :lol

[ffadicted]

Fcuk yes

[DrSteffo]

Ok waited 3 years...maybe time to get some sleep

[Libri]

Jeff McDonald: My source was 760

That's a new low for McDonald. He should just quit and join HoopsWorld. lol

[baseline bum]

You think I'm gonna reveal our sources? I can tell you this, Peter Holt pays him.

Coyote? jk, thanks for breaking the story. Spurs fans needed to hear that today. :toast

[Agloco]

ChrisDuel

Our source is Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News



Jeff McDonald: My source was 760


760: Sources?

:lmao

Circle-Jerking fools.

[CubanMustGo]

Jeff McDonald: My source was 760 via Spurstalk.com

[SpursTillTheEnd]

You think I'm gonna reveal our sources? I can tell you this, Peter Holt pays him.
u have the same source as eric b, eric b's mama

[Blackjack]

The Omnipotent Blackjack: Jim Bob is a little sensitive.

No sources, just Omnipotence.

[slick'81]

nice welcome to sa mr.splitter

[benefactor]

Man...I was walking around work pissed for an hour before coming back here and reading this...and it's my 12th hour here. I'm getting too old for this shit.

At least I can enjoy my vacation without checking ST on my phone every hour to see if there is any Splitter news.

[tuncaboylu]

Now 2 moves remined.

- Sign with Jefferson to a lower contract, not more than 4 years 32M.
- Sign with Shaq for MLE.

[scottspurs]

Great news! It was getting a little bit two quiet with the Splitter talks witch had me worried. He was a must sign.

[ohmwrecker]

You think I'm gonna reveal our sources? I can tell you this, Peter Holt pays him.

Who is this numbnuts?

[DPG21920]

Now 2 moves remined.

- Sign with Jefferson to a lower contract, not more than 4 years 32M.
- Sign with Shaq for MLE.

Splitter is getting the MLE or a sizable portion of it.

[Blackjack]

According to Stephen A. Smith, Shaq ain't coming for less then the MLE, which mean he ain't coming -- he was just asked about it on 760

[DPG21920]

Damn you Spurs for signing Bonner. They released this news today on purpose to mask the shit Bonner signing with Tiago's signing. Trojan Horse style.

[benefactor]

Damn you Spurs for signing Bonner. They released this news today on purpose to mask the shit Bonner signing with Tiago's signing. Trojan Horse style.
Kinda like the government does with earmarks in big bills that have nothing to do with the actual reason for passing it.

[angelbelow]

Damn you Spurs for signing Bonner. They released this news today on purpose to mask the shit Bonner signing with Tiago's signing. Trojan Horse style.

hahah like many believe - this is probably true.

[DeadlyDynasty]

How long will it take for Pop to destroy his confidence?

[BanditHiro]

How long will it take for Pop to destroy his confidence?

shut the hell up and take your asses out of here.

[tomtom]

About time. The savior has arrived LOL!

[tuncaboylu]

Splitter is getting the MLE or a sizable portion of it.

Sorry for typo:

Now 2 moves remined.

- Sign with Jefferson to a lower contract, not more than 4 years 32M.
- Sign with Shaq for LLE.

[DeadlyDynasty]

shut the hell up and take your asses out of here.
you do know that Bonner will be starting come November, right?

[xmas1997]

Thank god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[DesignatedT]

you do know that Bonner will be starting come November, right?

since he started so many games last season.......

[mountainballer]

Splitter signed (5M?), Bonner re signed (3.2M).....

hm....

assuming that Blair will be more than just the 5th big in the rotation, Spurs would pay a hell lot of money for whoever else this 5th big is.

can anyone else see a Dice trade on the horizon?
I mean, he is also the only trade asset Spurs have outside the core players, who can bring back a MLE size salary.
in case of a Dice trade, the Bonner re signing immediately makes much more sense.

[Mugen]

Splitter signed (5M?), Bonner re signed (3.2M).....

hm....

assuming that Blair will be more than just the 5th big in the rotation, Spurs would pay a hell lot of money for whoever else this 5th big is.

can anyone else see a Dice trade on the horizon?
I mean, he is also the only trade asset Spurs have outside the core players, who can bring back a MLE size salary.
in case of a Dice trade, the Bonner re signing immediately makes much more sense.

that would be a huge mistake. Dice is the most consistent outside shooting bigman we got!

[Dex]

Well this at least counters the blow my Spurs psyche took when I found out Bonner was coming back.

Welcome aboard, Tiago! You've got some pretty high expectations.

[Supergirl]

Woooo hooo!

[blizz]

i can't believe everyone is creaming in their pants about this. he's ok...but he's not going to put us over the top....he's not that good people.

[DPG21920]

Splitter signed (5M?), Bonner re signed (3.2M).....

hm....

assuming that Blair will be more than just the 5th big in the rotation, Spurs would pay a hell lot of money for whoever else this 5th big is.

can anyone else see a Dice trade on the horizon?
I mean, he is also the only trade asset Spurs have outside the core players, who can bring back a MLE size salary.
in case of a Dice trade, the Bonner re signing immediately makes much more sense.

I don't see a destination for an older Dice.

[Mel_13]

I don't see a destination for an older Dice.

To Denver for JR Smith. :stirpot:

[blizz]

Now 2 moves remined.

- Sign with Jefferson to a lower contract, not more than 4 years 32M.
- Sign with Shaq for MLE.

I hope they have a lot more planned than that. Bringing in a 38 year old has-been with health issues and bringing back a failed experiment with RJ - we KNOW he doesn't work here - is pitiful. The rest of the good teams keep getting better....we keep re-signing matt fucking bonner. The splitter thing? What a joke...he's NOT going to save us.

[TIMMYD!]

Yessssssssssssssssss!

[Vic Petro]

i can't believe everyone is creaming in their pants about this. he's ok...but he's not going to put us over the top....he's not that good people.

Yeah we should probably abandon optimism and save cap room to catch the next go 'round of the LeBron derby.

[DesignatedT]

Mike Taylor on 760 just says he has MORE breaking spurs news coming up next.............................................

[blizz]

Yeah we should probably abandon optimism and save cap room to catch the next go 'round of the LeBron derby.

That's just stupid. Optimism is ok, but that's not what is going on here. People act like he's the second coming of 5-0 or Duncan when in truth, he may play 15-20 minutes a night and get us 6 and 4. He's NOT going to do shit in the NBA.

[scottspurs]

Mike Taylor on 760 just says he has MORE breaking spurs news coming up next.............................................

Matt Bonner :lmao

[ChumpDumper]

That's just stupid. Optimism is ok, but that's not what is going on here. People act like he's the second coming of 5-0 or Duncan when in truth, he may play 15-20 minutes a night and get us 6 and 4. He's NOT going to do shit in the NBA.:lol Pessimism is ok, but that's not what is going on here.

[wut]

...seriously need a 3point swingman...but going by all these reports, I'm betting RJ is being resigned next. Spurs are taking care of their in-house guys first.

[DPG21920]

To Denver for JR Smith. :stirpot:

That actually does make sense, lol.

[Vic Petro]

That's just stupid. Optimism is ok, but that's not what is going on here. People act like he's the second coming of 5-0 or Duncan when in truth, he may play 15-20 minutes a night and get us 6 and 4. He's NOT going to do shit in the NBA.

Nobody is acting like he's the 2nd coming of Duncan. But he's the best player we could have acquired this year. He will help us in the paint, which is where we were weakest last year. Anytime my team acquires a good player, I'm happy about it.

Also I think 6 and 4 is very conservative.

[blizz]

[QUOTE=ChumpDumper;4491857]:lol Pessimism is ok, but that's not what is going on here.[/QUOTE

Fuck you...you can be one of the ones screaming at the tv at how lousy he is and then blame pop for not giving him playing time. Dumb bitch.

[DesignatedT]

Jefferson will re-sign per 760.

[Creation88]

contact agreement with Richard Jefferson.

[TimDunkem]

It's just news on a new deal for RJ.

[Creation88]

Worst day in spurs history

[ChumpDumper]

Fuck you...you can be one of the ones screaming at the tv at how lousy he is and then blame pop for not giving him playing time.Why would I want him to have more playing time if I think he's lousy?
Dumb bitch.U mad?

[EricB]

He will? Really... :)

[blizz]

Why would I want him to have more playing time if I think he's lousy?U mad?

cuz that's what people do here when a player they have high hopes for sucks. they go blame it on pop for either not giving him minutes or destroying confidence. and no...i'm actually amused.

[DesignatedT]

He will? Really... :)

:lol

[LakerHater]

Sources: Tiago Splitter Agrees to Terms with Tiago Splitter
Friday 07-09-2010 4:36pm CT
SOURCES: Spurs Reach Agreement with Tiago Splitter

http://top-people.starmedia.com/tmp/swotti/cacheDGLHZ28GC3BSAXR0ZXI=UGVVCGXLLVBLB3BSZQ==/imgtiago%20splitter1.jpg

By: Jim Bob Breazeale and Mike Taylor

Ticket 760 has learned that the San Antonio Spurs have reached a contract agreement with Tiago Splitter. He is expected to sign the deal on Monday. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed.

Matt Bonner has also agreed to a 4-yr extension with San Antonio. He is also expected to sign his deal on Monday. Terms of Bonner's deal have not been disclose, but the Concord Union Leader reports that it should pay him annually more than the $3.2 million he earned least season.

[ChumpDumper]

nope...i'm actually amused.I'm amused you didn't answer the first question. Go ahead and curse at me some more to show how not mad you are.

[ace3g]

either way, the Spurs need another SF/shooter, that still hasn't changed even when RJ opted out

[blizz]

4 more years of matt fucking bonner. great.

[vander]

Worst day in spurs history

:lol:lol:lol:lol

.04
manu foul

also, I wouldn't throw the term "worst day in team history" around too loosely after what happened to Cleveland.

[ace3g]

like Mike Taylor said, the Spurs need to make a sign and trade to get another SF, we have too many bigs now and SG/PG, only 1 legit SF.

[blizz]

:lol:lol:lol:lol

.04
manu foul

also, I wouldn't throw the term "worst day in team history" around too loosely after what happened to Cleveland.

Actually he said SPURS history. What happened to Cleveland has nothing to do with Spurs history.

[tuncaboylu]

like Mike Taylor said, the Spurs need to make a sign and trade to get another SF, we have too many bigs now and SG/PG, only 1 legit SF.

Infact we don't have any SF at the moment, until resign with Jefferson.

[DesignatedT]

Dice could be usable trade bait. Id hate to see him go but he could probably be bought out and maybe sign again with us???? :lol

[EricB]

Worse than fouling than nowitzki and .4? Fucking morons...

[DPG21920]

Jefferson will re-sign per 760.

I am so grossed out with this off season. Bonner + RJ = Massive Fail. Even with Tiago (which is the only shred of good news), this team has not done anything to really help themselves as things stand.

Same bad fits & playoff chokers on the roster.

[gilmor]

cuz that's what people do here when a player they have high hopes for sucks. they go blame it on pop for either not giving him minutes or destroying confidence. and no...i'm actually amused.

I think without any hopes is worse..

It is with hopes that you achieve your dreams..

[vander]

Actually he said SPURS history. What happened to Cleveland has nothing to do with Spurs history.

:rolleyes

still doesn't compare, it's like crying about not getting a raise when the guy next to you just got fired and his wife left him

[m33p0]

will be here next year. via Mike Taylor and STSA

[EricB]

:rolleyes they mean that by next season ding dong

[spectator]

firstly, with 2 more mils. added to the salary cap, we can sign bonner as a 5th man. do not tell me we could have gotten a better 5th man. he prob. would not be signed if the cap had been lower.

moreover, rj signing is a decent one - not great, but decent. look at how much ppl pay for quality/below-par SF on the market - rudy gay 80 mil, durant 80ish mil, etc. he has plenty of experience and he may have had a bad season last year. heck, in 09, he averaged 39% from 3. last year, he only got 33%. hopefully both rj and tony bounce back from bad years and we are all healthy.

[TD 21]

I wouldn't be shocked if McDyess is gone.

Pop is going to be playing mad scientist with five legit rotation bigs. It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Bonner is the worst of the bunch, but he possesses one thing that the other four don't and that one thing is a thing the Spurs are both lacking and value greatly, so he's going to play.

He's not going to just play 10 mpg as the fifth big and not play some games. I can't imagine him at his peak going from a 20 mpg third big accepting being a fifth big and given that he's signed for 4 years and I'm guessing $15 or 16 million, presumably the Spurs didn't pay him that to be a fifth big.

I know McDyess is retiring after next season, but still. I've got to believe Bonner would not have signed if he were going to be out of the rotation more often than not for a year.

If they do trade McDyess, my guess would be they'd receive a combo forward in return. No one springs to mind immediately though.

[Dro210]

:rolleyes

still doesn't compare, it's like crying about not getting a raise when the guy next to you just got fired and his wife left him

Why would I care about the guy next to me? lol... fuck that guy... probably was an asshole that deserved it anyway. :lmao

[DesignatedT]

I wouldn't be shocked if McDyess is gone.

Pop is going to be playing mad scientist with five legit rotation bigs. It's obvious to anyone with a brain that Bonner is the worst of the bunch, but he possesses one thing that the other four don't and that one thing is a thing the Spurs are both lacking and value greatly, so he's going to play.

He's not going to just play 10 mpg as the fifth big and not play some games. I can't imagine him at his peak going from a 20 mpg third big (the year before, second big) accepting being a fifth big and given that he's signed for 4 year and I'm guessing $15 or 16 million, the Spurs aren't going to pay him that to be a fifth big.

I know McDyess is retiring after next season, but still. Bonner would not have signed if he were going to be out of the rotation more often than not for a year.

If they do trade McDyess, my guess would be they'd receive a combo forward in return. No one springs to mind immediately though.

Would love Dice to agree to a buy out and sign right back here :lol

[m33p0]

get it done already

[EricB]

It's done :lol

[rayray2k8]

It's done :lol

Not officially, dork. We want that shit in ink.

[ducks]

Splitter greater James



Posting from Iphone works

[blkroadrunners]

Music to my ears.

[m33p0]

90BdnenVxvo
let it be a lesson. unless it's on paper, it means absolutely nuffin.

[HarlemHeat37]

if true it would be the day of Pop: "fans I have a good and a bad news, the bad news we resigned bonner and we gave him a raise, the good news we also signed splitter who will be the bonner back up"

:lol So true, first thing I thought of after seeing this..well played by the FO..

[EricB]

Not officially, dork. We want that shit in ink.

If 760 is reporting it it's done...

[DPG21920]

Splitter greater James



Posting from Iphone works

:lol Why do I get the feeling Ducks is actually typing the iPhone part?

[rayray2k8]

If 760 is reporting it it's done...

Then tell me what the contract deal is?

[Balance]

To Denver for JR Smith. :stirpot:

Dice doesn't want to go back to Denver. They had to pay him for the last 2 seasons after the Iverson/Billups trade.

[Buddy Holly]

If 760 is reporting it it's done...

It's done "theoretically" not actually. That is what people are stressing, until big man signs his name on the line it's not officially done. Semantics maybe but still warranted.

[timvp]

I'm with those who won't celebrate until the ink is dry. By Monday, Splitter could easily change his mind. This is a guy who entered and backed out of the draft like 14 times and then said he'd sign with the Spurs after one year ... only to back out again.

Patience.

[DesignatedT]

:lol Why do I get the feeling Ducks is actually typing the iPhone part?

he is :lol

[nbaman99]

i dont know if anyone posted this but here we go. FO Rocks.

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Report: Tiago Splitter finally coming to the NBA, agrees to terms with Spurs
Fri Jul 09,2010 6:45 PM ET By Rob Mahoney
Tiago Splitter may not be but a blip on the average NBA fan's radar, but he's about to step into one of the finest organizations in the sport with the potential to make a huge impact. After much delay, Splitter will finally join the Spurs, according to a report by The Ticket 760 in San Antonio, giving Tim Duncan a proper big man running mate for the first time in a long while.

Even if Splitter doesn't quite make headlines in the LeBron aftermath, this is a huge signing for the Spurs. Antonio McDyess' season wasn't all that productive, and as impressive as DeJuan Blair may be, he was never the ideal candidate for a full-time gig at Duncan's side. Tiago's perfect for the job, and so much a stylistic fit for the Spurs that it's sickening.

Splitter's signing may not be earth-shaking, but it does have legitimate implications for the rest of the conference. Maybe the rest of the West's second-tier teams won't be goaded into making reactionary moves in the coming days, but the stability and depth the Spurs just picked up mandates their inclusion in any NBA outlook. Gregg Popovich's big three may have one more run in them yet, and with Splitter, Blair, an emerging George Hill, and possibly another acquisition in tow, San Antonio has quietly created a team reminiscent of their title-winning roots.

[rayray2k8]

i dont know if anyone posted this but here we go. FO Rocks.

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Report: Tiago Splitter finally coming to the NBA, agrees to terms with Spurs
Fri Jul 09,2010 6:45 PM ET By Rob Mahoney
Tiago Splitter may not be but a blip on the average NBA fan's radar, but he's about to step into one of the finest organizations in the sport with the potential to make a huge impact. After much delay, Splitter will finally join the Spurs, according to a report by The Ticket 760 in San Antonio, giving Tim Duncan a proper big man running mate for the first time in a long while.

Even if Splitter doesn't quite make headlines in the LeBron aftermath, this is a huge signing for the Spurs. Antonio McDyess' season wasn't all that productive, and as impressive as DeJuan Blair may be, he was never the ideal candidate for a full-time gig at Duncan's side. Tiago's perfect for the job, and so much a stylistic fit for the Spurs that it's sickening.

Splitter's signing may not be earth-shaking, but it does have legitimate implications for the rest of the conference. Maybe the rest of the West's second-tier teams won't be goaded into making reactionary moves in the coming days, but the stability and depth the Spurs just picked up mandates their inclusion in any NBA outlook. Gregg Popovich's big three may have one more run in them yet, and with Splitter, Blair, an emerging George Hill, and possibly another acquisition in tow, San Antonio has quietly created a team reminiscent of their title-winning roots.

Hey I just realized that the spurs are now under the rader!! :clap

[GooberNuts]

Sweet Fancy Moses!!!

[Das Texan]

i dont know if anyone posted this but here we go. FO Rocks.

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Report: Tiago Splitter finally coming to the NBA, agrees to terms with Spurs
Fri Jul 09,2010 6:45 PM ET By Rob Mahoney
Tiago Splitter may not be but a blip on the average NBA fan's radar, but he's about to step into one of the finest organizations in the sport with the potential to make a huge impact. After much delay, Splitter will finally join the Spurs, according to a report by The Ticket 760 in San Antonio, giving Tim Duncan a proper big man running mate for the first time in a long while.

Even if Splitter doesn't quite make headlines in the LeBron aftermath, this is a huge signing for the Spurs. Antonio McDyess' season wasn't all that productive, and as impressive as DeJuan Blair may be, he was never the ideal candidate for a full-time gig at Duncan's side. Tiago's perfect for the job, and so much a stylistic fit for the Spurs that it's sickening.

Splitter's signing may not be earth-shaking, but it does have legitimate implications for the rest of the conference. Maybe the rest of the West's second-tier teams won't be goaded into making reactionary moves in the coming days, but the stability and depth the Spurs just picked up mandates their inclusion in any NBA outlook. Gregg Popovich's big three may have one more run in them yet, and with Splitter, Blair, an emerging George Hill, and possibly another acquisition in tow, San Antonio has quietly created a team reminiscent of their title-winning roots.



All of this makes me kinda giddy.

[Baseline]

Personnel-wise, all this sounds great.

But Popovich is still our coach.

[Xevious]

This dude better be as good as all the hype, and he better start goddamnit. Dice and Blair off the bench, Bonner for insurance situational lineups.

[EricB]

Personnel-wise, all this sounds great.

But Popovich is still our coach.


Who should coach instead?

[rayray2k8]

This dude better be as good as all the hype, and he better start goddamnit. Dice and Blair off the bench, Bonner for insurance situational lineups.

You haven't heard what he's done lately??

[Muser]

Personnel-wise, all this sounds great.

But Popovich is still our coach.

Yeah let's fire him, Mike Brown can come back!

[EricB]

This dude better be as good as all the hype, and he better start goddamnit. Dice and Blair off the bench, Bonner for insurance situational lineups.

Temper the expectations a tad.


He will start on the bench but if he proves to be as good as advertised he will eventually start.

I like Dice and Blair together that being said however.

[SpursFanFirst]

(I'd imaging the organization wants to throw a press conference with him when he gets in town...so scheduling blah blah blah).

Will the press conference be in honor of the kids? I sure hope so.

I don't want LeBron getting all the attention.

[Spurs Brazil]

Source: Spurs nearing deal with Splitter
By Jeff McDonald - Express-News

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Source_Spurs_nearing_deal_with_Splitter_98147179.h tml

[rascal]

cuz that's what people do here when a player they have high hopes for sucks. they go blame it on pop for either not giving him minutes or destroying confidence. and no...i'm actually amused.

I agree with you. Too may in here think Splitter is going to be a star and put the spurs over the top.
White bigs often disappoint, lack quickness and leaping abilty and are busts when they get to the NBA see Darko.

[rascal]

Temper the expectations a tad.


He will start on the bench but if he proves to be as good as advertised he will eventually start.

I like Dice and Blair together that being said however.

Dice is over the hill and both he and blair are not centers. Splitter better be good for all the hyped up talk.

[rascal]

You haven't heard what he's done lately??

I saw highlights of him. It is a joke of a league he was going against inferior players when compared to what he will be seeing in the NBA. He was dunking on guys 6 inches or more shorter than he was.

[rascal]

Who should coach instead?

Jeff Van Gundy

[DesignatedT]

Jeff Van Gundy

I hope this was supposed to be in blue color.

[ElNono]

I hope this was supposed to be in blue color.

TBH, the way we've been playing defense the last couple of seasons, he might have a point...

ok, maybe not. :lol

[timvp]

Though terms of Splitter’s NBA deal may be near completion, there remains one significant hurdle to clear before a deal to bring the 6-foot-11 Brazilian center to San Antonio can be finalized.

The Spurs must first negotiate a buyout of Splitter’s contract with Caja Laboral, Splitter’s Spanish League club, a caveat that could hold up an announcement. There are signs a deal could be completed early next week, and there are reasons for both the Spurs and Splitter to want to get something done quickly.

Splitter has until June 15 to opt out of his deal with Caja Laboral, or else he remains committed to that team for two more seasons.

Uh, I thought Splitter didn't have a buyout this year if he went to an NBA team. At most, I thought it was a small set amount. WTF?

See, this is why you don't celebrate Splitter coming until the ink is dry :pctoss

[HankChinaski]

My expectation of him coming in.

- pick n roll on offense
- added length and able to guard the perimeter better than our old guys
- rebounds
- has passing ability in the post.

[ElNono]

Uh, I thought Splitter didn't have a buyout this year if he went to an NBA team. At most, I thought it was a small set amount. WTF?

See, this is why you don't celebrate Splitter coming until the ink is dry :pctoss

I'll try to look it up, but I think the buyout was merely a formality. Sure, it could take a day or two to clear with the Spanish league and what not, but I don't think it's going to be a problem if Splitter wants to come over.

[HankChinaski]

If there was a buyout clause i thought it was something under a million dollars. like a 500k buyout to come over. I don't recall where I saw/read this.

[smrattler]

My expectation of him coming in.

- pick n roll on offense
- added length and able to guard the perimeter better than our old guys
- rebounds
- has passing ability in the post.

Sounds like a pretty useful ball player.

[5in10]

Is it realistic to think he will be as good or better thanarc gasol was his rookie year?

[benefactor]

Uh, I thought Splitter didn't have a buyout this year if he went to an NBA team. At most, I thought it was a small set amount. WTF?

See, this is why you don't celebrate Splitter coming until the ink is dry :pctoss
We'll probably need Bruno for the final answer. I thought the same thing you did.

Perhaps this is just McDonald once again trying to sound smarter than he is.

[timvp]

Perhaps this is just McDonald once again trying to sound smarter than he is.

Let us hope.

[Vic Petro]

Uh, I thought Splitter didn't have a buyout this year if he went to an NBA team. At most, I thought it was a small set amount. WTF?

See, this is why you don't celebrate Splitter coming until the ink is dry :pctoss

Also, if he has until June 15th to opt out, we're really screwed.

[Big P]

Source: Spurs nearing deal with Splitter
By Jeff McDonald - Express-News

http://www.mysanantonio.com/sports/spurs/Source_Spurs_nearing_deal_with_Splitter_98147179.h tml

June 15th? Am i missing something or is mcdonald?

[benefactor]

Buyout info per Bruno:


What was said when he signed his new contract is that he haw two buyouts: one for the NBA and one significantly bigger for another European team.

If Splitter buyout works like the other European buyouts, the buyout number is fixed and Caja Laboral can't keep him if the buyout is paid. There can always have some negotiations to lower the buyout.

Caja Laboral is a small team that made some of its money from selling its players. This summer they sold Prigioni and Vidal to Madrid. Getting the most money with Splitter is maybe more important than not seeing with a rival.

You can imagine a scenario like:
Splitter buyout for the NBA is €1M and is €5M for Europe.
Spurs made an offer to Splitter and so does a top team in Europe.
Splitter then said to Caja Laboral: "Either I go to the NBA and you get €1M or you accept to lower the buyout to another European team at €3M, I sign with them and you get €3M"
IMO, Caja Laboral will make the money choice.

Even if in his contract Splitter's buyout for Europe is ten times higher than for the NBA, it doesn't really matter.

[dbestpro]

I think Splitter and Parker are going to gave a dynamite pick and roll.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I am so grossed out with this off season. Bonner + RJ = Massive Fail. Even with Tiago (which is the only shred of good news), this team has not done anything to really help themselves as things stand.

Same bad fits & playoff chokers on the roster.

You said it dude.

We are a joke now, I don't see how Parker and Duncan even truly try this regular season with all their hearts....when they know theres no chance we are championship contenders. No chance at all.

[ElNono]

From this (http://www.noticiasdealava.com/2010/02/23/baskonia/el-madrid-abre-la-puja-por-splitter) spanish article about the Madrid interest on Splitter:

Aunque el capitán azulgrana finaliza su vinculación en 2012, su contrato establece una cláusula de salida especial al finalizar la presente campaña. Si el destino es la NBA, la cantidad a pagar ronda el millón de dólares. Si no se mueve del viejo continente, esa cifra se eleva a cotas mucho más altas.

English:

Even though the red-and-blue captain tie with the team ends in 2012, his contract establishes a special exit clause at the end of this season. If the destination is the NBA, the amount to pay is about $1 million dollars. If he doesn't move from Europe, that number can elevate much more.


The trick here is that I think the Spurs can only offer to pay $500K (correct me if I'm wrong), so the rest has to come from Splitter's pocket. Doesn't look like an insurmountable amount.

[EricB]

Jeff Van Gundy


Credibility lost.

Nice fail job there sparky.

[King K]

LOL. Wiki page already updated

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiago_Splitter

"It was announced that Splitter was signed to the San Antonio Spurs on July 9th, 2010."

[EricB]

million bucks? pfft.

Nothing.

Spurs pay 500 grand Splitter ponys up the rest, not too bad since he will make 6 mill this upcoming season.

Sell Splitter to sponsors and get him some commercials and make up the 500 grand that way.


Retarded NBA rules only allowing up to 500 grand.

[timvp]

Buyout expected to be between $1 million and $1.2 million. Let's hope there's no magical "$13 million buyout" like there was with Scola.

[EricB]

You said it dude.

We are a joke now, I don't see how Parker and Duncan even truly try this regular season with all their hearts....when they know theres no chance we are championship contenders. No chance at all.


Splitter still not coming?

[ohmwrecker]

Credibility lost.

Nice fail job there sparky.

Aw. Give the kid a break. I mean, you're still here.

[ElNono]

million bucks? pfft.

Nothing.

Spurs pay 500 grand Splitter ponys up the rest, not too bad since he will make 6 mill this upcoming season.

Sell Splitter to sponsors and get him some commercials and make up the 500 grand that way.

Retarded NBA rules only allowing up to 500 grand.

Which is what the Rockets did with Scola. I recall Yao getting him a shoe sponsorship to make up the difference.

[smrattler]

We don't have the individual talent of the Lakers, Miami, probably Boston, orthe athleticism of the younger teams... there is only one way we can ever hope to be real contenders again:

1) Be the most efficient, sharp, ball moving offense
2) Assasins behind the 3 point line
3) And a DISCIPLINED DEFENSIVE MACHINE.

That's the only way Pop knows how to win titles.

Pop has the know-how. Does he have the right guys to do it?

I think our offense will be good enough to compete against anyone, we can score 100 on anyone. But can we make stops?

And who are our 3 point bombers off the bench? And you don't need the best athletes to be the best defensive team, but they have to be sharp and disciplined. Do we have guys that can do that? Enough of them?

[DPG21920]

You said it dude.

We are a joke now, I don't see how Parker and Duncan even truly try this regular season with all their hearts....when they know theres no chance we are championship contenders. No chance at all.

I don't think we are a joke :lol. I just don't see any moves (as things stand) that really give the Spurs a legit shot.

I am just upset that if the Spurs aren't winning now realistically that they are investing somewhat long-term in guys like Bonner and RJ.

Spurs are still going to be a damn good team and imo getting Tiago helps out a lot from last year. Hopefully Anderson can have a role as well.

But if the goal is to win a title, we are still no close to LA. But there is a lot of time left.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

I don't think we are a joke :lol. I just don't see any moves (as things stand) that really give the Spurs a legit shot.

I am just upset that if the Spurs aren't winning now realistically that they are investing somewhat long-term in guys like Bonner and RJ.

Spurs are still going to be a damn good team and imo getting Tiago helps out a lot from last year. Hopefully Anderson can have a role as well.

But if the goal is to win a title, we are still no close to LA. But there is a lot of time left.

Homey if you talk to anyone without a Spurs-bias (and we all have spurs bias to one extent or another) one of the biggest knocks on our team was our blind faith to playing Matt Bonner. He goes and indisputably proves he is a playoff choker and we are about to re-sign him for four fucking years and more money than he already made.

It's the biggest contract abortion of a FO move by this team I've seen since I've been following this team very closely.

If we give him that kinda money, it prob means we get rid of people that actually contribute like Dice, someone I would not mind see retiring as a Spur. You, me, everyone on this board except fuckin TPark KNOWS that we have no chance at accomplishing anything of note with Matt Bonner earning minutes as the big man stretching the floor.

No. Chance. You know its true.

[xellos88330]

We don't have the individual talent of the Lakers, Miami, probably Boston, orthe athleticism of the younger teams... there is only one way we can ever hope to be real contenders again:

1) Be the most efficient, sharp, ball moving offense
2) Assasins behind the 3 point line
3) And a DISCIPLINED DEFENSIVE MACHINE.

That's the only way Pop knows how to win titles.

Pop has the know-how. Does he have the right guys to do it?

I think our offense will be good enough to compete against anyone, we can score 100 on anyone. But can we make stops?

And who are our 3 point bombers off the bench? And you don't need the best athletes to be the best defensive team, but they have to be sharp and disciplined. Do we have guys that can do that? Enough of them?

Isn't that three ways?

[DPG21920]

Homey if you talk to anyone without a Spurs-bias (and we all have spurs bias to one extent or another) one of the biggest knocks on our team was our blind faith to playing Matt Bonner. He goes and indisputably proves he is a playoff choker and we are about to re-sign him for four fucking years and more money than he already made.

It's the biggest contract abortion of a FO move by this team I've seen since I've been following this team very closely.

If we give him that kinda money, it prob means we get rid of people that actually contribute like Dice, someone I would not mind see retiring as a Spur. You, me, everyone on this board except fuckin TPark KNOWS that we have no chance at accomplishing anything of note with Matt Bonner earning minutes as the big man stretching the floor.

No. Chance. You know its true.

Ehhh. Depends on who else is here. If the Spurs would have gotten a better fit at SF I think they could survive Bonner. But I do agree that Bonner is not a championship role player. Ok in the season of regs, but not in the money time.

[Seventyniner]

From the salary cap FAQ by Larry Coon:
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q65

65. How about signing bonuses? Are they allowed? How do they count against the cap?

Payments in excess of $500,000 that are made to non-NBA teams or federations to release rights to a player. Note: It is a common misconception that teams cannot pay more than $500,000 to release a foreign player. They can, but any amount above $500,000 is applied to the team's cap.

Does this mean that if the Spurs pay the full $1M buyout, the extra $500K gets charged to the MLE? Or the LLE? He says against the team's cap, but if the Spurs are over the cap, how does that work?

[ChumpDumper]

From the salary cap FAQ by Larry Coon:
http://members.cox.net/lmcoon/salarycap.htm#Q65


Does this mean that if the Spurs pay the full $1M buyout, the extra $500K gets charged to the MLE? Or the LLE? He says against the team's cap, but if the Spurs are over the cap, how does that work?I would go against the MLE in this case, if his deal is somehow below the full MLE amount.

[Spursmania]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/418202-splitter-finally-comes-to-terms-with-spurs

[ohmwrecker]

Somewhere . . . Rasheed Wallace is laughing his bitchtits off.

[Seventyniner]

I would go against the MLE in this case, if his deal is somehow below the full MLE amount.

This means that the full MLE couldn't be all for Splitter's salary, then, which would cause the raises to be slightly smaller?

Also makes it less likely that there will be any of the MLE left once Splitter signs.