How is James?

[tuncaboylu]

James Anderson played 3 games on Toros last few days and when I look stats I didn't see anything special: 14-15 pts in 25 minutes action. Did any of you watch the games, how is he playing?

[ChumpDumper]

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[DrSteffo]

I am curious about that too. Any more news about him?

[tuncaboylu]

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No improvement since coming back from injury?

[ChumpDumper]

Actually seems to be slower on his second assignment. Still has good instincts and a good shooting stroke, just looks like he's running in molasses.

[venitian navigator]

After that kinfd of injury I think he needs some time to take back full confidence just in running and moving his feet as before.

[8FOR!3]

Just needs to get in shape and Pop's going about it the right way by having him play in Austin.

[Mr. Body]

I wouldn't expect him to be a factor at all for the A-team this year. The bench doesn't need to accomodate another player.

[SenorSpur]

Actually seems to be slower on his second assignment. Still has good instincts and a good shooting stroke, just looks like he's running in molasses.

Could this slowness be from a slight weight gain? Does he look heavier or is he simply, as Pop put it, "woefully out of shape?"

[Dr Cox]

Sorry but in the Playoffs I will take James Anderson over Stevie Novak any day of the week.

[honestfool84]

probably tanning in Miami... hopefully regretting his decision.











nah, doubt it.

[Dex]

Sorry but in the Playoffs I will take James Anderson over Stevie Novak any day of the week.

Novak won't be seeing the floor, either.

[Thompson]

About Anderson, is it likely that he switches to #23 now that Gee is no longer here (next year)? I think I remember hearing he wanted the number, but Gee already had it when he came to the Spurs.

[Mugen]

dude could break both his feet and he'd still be faster than Novak/Udoka.

[Bruno]

Let's hope his slowness is just because of a lack of conditioning. His injury was really serious and could have taken a part of his athleticism. *fingers crossed*

Trade deadline is in 8 days. If Anderson doesn't show some improvements at that time, Spurs doing a minor trade to get some depth at SF could be a good idea. Otherwise, there is the possibility to sign a player bought out before the March 1st deadline but it require that a good SF is waived and wants to play in SA. What is sure is that Spurs roster has a hole at SF and thsi hole must be fixed before the playoffs.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I wouldn't expect him to be a factor at all for the A-team this year. The bench doesn't need to accomodate another player.

This.

[ChuckD]

Sorry but in the Playoffs I will take James Anderson over Stevie Novak any day of the week.

Novak won't be around that long, so that's not a choice that will need to be made. His first 10 day ends after Thursday's game. He may or may not be signed to another one. After that, the Spurs will take some time, up to two weeks, and fill that 13th spot with another player on a 10 day.

[ChuckD]

Oh, and JA's minutes are going up.

12,16,23,26,30

[Yorae]

Oh, and JA's minutes are going up.

12,16,23,26,30

This can only be good. It seems without workout, this kid gets out of shape pretty quickly.

[TD 21]

Let's hope his slowness is just because of a lack of conditioning. His injury was really serious and could have taken a part of his athleticism. *fingers crossed*

Trade deadline is in 8 days. If Anderson doesn't show some improvements at that time, Spurs doing a minor trade to get some depth at SF could be a good idea. Otherwise, there is the possibility to sign a player bought out before the March 1st deadline but it require that a good SF is waived and wants to play in SA. What is sure is that Spurs roster has a hole at SF and thsi hole must be fixed before the playoffs.

Some potential SF buyout candidates: J. Graham, Moon, R. Butler, Peterson, Kapono.

Can't see the Spurs pursuing the two Cavs. Graham can't shoot and Moon is an airhead. The other three, I think the Spurs would sign.

The Celtics will probably also be on the lookout for an SF, as well. But they're not nearly as strict as the Spurs when it comes to personality, reputation, etc., so I could see them jumping at the chance to sign Moon.

Two other possibilities: Posey, Ross.

Posey is a long shot, as he's signed through next season. He's fallen out of the rotation, though, so the possibility exists that a buyout could be worked out. But I'd have to imagine he'd pick the Celtics before he would the Spurs. He never really wanted to leave the Celtics, just got too good a deal to turn down with the Hornets.

Ross is really an SG, but he can play some SF. He's buried on the bench and is an expiring contract. He's not a reliable perimeter shooter, so I'd be surprised if the Spurs pursued him.

If they fail to or neglect to sign someone bought out, then I think they'll sign Udoka for the remainder of the season.

[admiralsnackbar]

7 days or not, precedent says nothing will happen. There are no lopsided trades to make, and the available talent pool is otherwise pretty mediocre. Why not hold on to a cheap rook and hope for better next season?

[tuncaboylu]

7 days or not, precedent says nothing will happen. There are no lopsided trades to make, and the available talent pool is otherwise pretty mediocre. Why not hold on to a cheap rook and hope for better next season?

+1.

9 of our players(Parker, Manu, RJ, Duncan, Blair, Hill, Neal, McDyess, Bonner) can not be used in a trade for several reasons. Our trade chips are only James Anderson, Splitter and 30th draft pick of this year. That's why, we can't get a complimentary part to a contender by these guys.

[TimmehC]

Tonight: 23 points, 6 boards, 4 assists. Did anyone actually watch to see if he looked quicker?

[Cant_Be_Faded]

Actually seems to be slower on his second assignment. Still has good instincts and a good shooting stroke, just looks like he's running in molasses.

Care to make any assumptions as to why he looks so slow? Does this look like a classic case of hesitation and apprehension after an injury?

[CGD]

+1.

9 of our players(Parker, Manu, RJ, Duncan, Blair, Hill, Neal, McDyess, Bonner) can not be used in a trade for several reasons. Our trade chips are only James Anderson, Splitter and 30th draft pick of this year. That's why, we can't get a complimentary part to a contender by these guys.

If there is a move it will either be signing a waived Troy Murphy or it will involve trading our 1st round pick for the coming draft.

I do hope Anderson shapes up for the the home stretch, to at the very least spell RJ from time to time. He was playing such great D too.

[Darkwaters]

Our trade chips are only James Anderson, Splitter and 30th draft pick of this year. That's why, we can't get a complimentary part to a contender by these guys.

I would disagree. I think our most likely trade has us sending away Chris Quinn in conjunction with the 1st round pick. Hence the maximum salary that we will be allowed to receive back is 1.19M (125% of Quinn's salary plus 100k).

And before I get the obligatory "Nobody will want Chris Quinn! He has no value!" please realize that HE is not the target, the pick is. Quinn only makes the money work.

[tuncaboylu]

I would disagree. I think our most likely trade has us sending away Chris Quinn in conjunction with the 1st round pick. Hence the maximum salary that we will be allowed to receive back is 1.19M (125% of Quinn's salary plus 100k).

And before I get the obligatory "Nobody will want Chris Quinn! He has no value!" please realize that HE is not the target, the pick is. Quinn only makes the money work.

Let's assume that it's correct, but what could we get in return of 1.19M?

[ChumpDumper]

Could this slowness be from a slight weight gain? Does he look heavier or is he simply, as Pop put it, "woefully out of shape?"


Care to make any assumptions as to why he looks so slow? Does this look like a classic case of hesitation and apprehension after an injury?Doesn't look much heavier, though he never struck me as particularly skinny in the first place. Doesn't really look hesitant; he didn't really the single trauma type injury that would lead to that. Seems to tire pretty quickly. Was huffing and puffing and grabbing his shorts just a few minutes into tonight's game. Noticed he was driving into a lot of traffic; otherwise still has a decent feel for the game. Just needs time to get back into shape.

[ChumpDumper]

Good news is he had a strong finish tonight and played 31 minutes.

[in2deep]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

[ohmwrecker]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

Does RC have scandalous photographs of the Bucks GM?

[SenorSpur]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

He would be a good get.

[xmas1997]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

This was conjecture only, not even a rumor. I read it too.

[jjktkk]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

Would definitely do that trade.

[xmas1997]

Would definitely do that trade.

Wouldn't we all?
But it was just a hypothetical scenario that would make the Spurs better and nothing else of substance.

[ChumpDumper]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???RC is using that to get Carmelo.

[yavozerb]

Let's assume that it's correct, but what could we get in return of 1.19M?

Bruno mentioned this player already, but what about bill walker? If the knicks indeed need a 1st rd pick we could send quinn+1st rd pick for walker+cash

[Mal]

I read somewhere Quinn + 1st round pick for Mba Amoute???

Guess there is something. Bucks are stacked on SF with Maggette, Delfino, Salmons, CDR possible Redd. On PF they got Gooden, Ilyasova, Brockman. They arent going anywhere this season, they could use this pick on PG or C. Mbah A Moute isnt much, cause he was a 2nd round pick. Spurs 30th pick is still a 1st round pick.

Bucks definately can do this shit.

[VI_Massive]

There's no way Milwaukee is giving away Mbah Moute. He's one of the best defenders in the league. He has the quickness and physicality to shut down perimeter guys and the size and strength to guard PFs also. He did a great job on Blake Griffin the other night. Plus he's dirt cheap, though a restricted free agent after this season. I think it would take something substantial to pry him from the Bucks.

[pad300]

If the Spurs trade Quinn for someone, I would actually target T-Mac. Cheap contract, has gotten over himself (he's been a good guy in Detroit - no complaints about coming off the bench, minutes or whatever), plenty of skill, can back up the 1, 2 or 3. Has a jumpshot, .356 on 3's this season. Wants a ring...He'd be a pretty good fit.

[xmas1997]

Detroit wants to keep T-Mac.

[ChuckD]

I was trying to figure out when they're going to bring James back. They have a quick out and back to Frisco TX to play the legends after the ASB, and then a home stand of 5 games from FEB 24 thru MAR 5. They then have 5 road games, but 4 of them are in TX and the other is Tulsa.

[benefactor]

If the Spurs trade Quinn for someone, I would actually target T-Mac. Cheap contract, has gotten over himself (he's been a good guy in Detroit - no complaints about coming off the bench, minutes or whatever), plenty of skill, can back up the 1, 2 or 3. Has a jumpshot, .356 on 3's this season. Wants a ring...He'd be a pretty good fit.
I've thought of this too...but Detroit is pretty high on him. Unless he requests a buyout to play for a contender I don't see it happening.

[pad300]

Detroit wants to keep T-Mac.


I've thought of this too...but Detroit is pretty high on him. Unless he requests a buyout to play for a contender I don't see it happening.

Yeah, I'm sure Detroit likes him, but a) they ain't going anywhere this season, and b) He ain't sticking around (unless he's utterly fallen in love with the organization/city). He's on a 1 year vet min contract to prove he still has game, which he has done.
Next year, he's looking for more money or a ring shot. I can't see Detroit paying him enough to live with their rebuilding project. Rather, he'll hook on with a contender at the vet min.
Which makes him a trade chip now. Especially to a contender, which Tracy would like because it gets him a ring shot. The question is what would it cost?

Quinn + Spurs 2011 1st? for T-Mac, Detroit 2011 2nd?

That might work. Maybe if there are no other bidders, Detroit does T-mac a solid by doing a straight T-mac for Quinn switch...

[xmas1997]

Honest to God, we don't need any more offense. If we did, we would bring back Anderson.
What we absolutely NEED is a lock down defender in the worst way.
Mbah Moute would be as close to perfect as we might be able to get in this league right now. The problem, how do we get him away from Milw.?