Buyout Options?

[xmas1997]

Thorton wants to Boston IMHO.

[Obstructed_View]

Does anyone in Washington owe Pop a solid?

[Darkwaters]

More hilarious than the Spurs signing Finley after eschewing the talents of Brewer for Fin's vast corporate knowledge?

Better yet, Spurs just flat out drop out of the Brewer race to resign Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel.

[Blackjack]

Does anyone in Washington owe Pop a solid?

Pretty sure Pop supported Obama.

[ace3g]

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
Wizards and forward Al Thornton agree to a "fair buyout" agent Bill Duffy told Y! Sports. Thornton has "desirable destination," Duffy said.


would be nice if it was Boston, to take them out of the race for Brewer

[Darkwaters]

Pretty sure Pop supported Obama.

So in other words the whole country has reason to like Pop even less.

[tdunk21]

So in other words the whole country has reason to like Pop even less.

:lol

[Blackjack]

Better yet, Spurs just flat out drop out of the Brewer race to resign Michael Finley and Nick Van Exel.

Nick the Quick (great name he's got, by the way), I thought of him while outside the box, but thought he'd be too cartoonish of a stretch.

Now, actually choosing Fin over Brewer and giving Vaughn a jersey, well, I smell funny. :)

[Obstructed_View]

Pretty sure Pop supported Obama.

The only way Pop gets a favor back from Obama is if he starts a labor union. If Thornton's pre-arranged, that's the only way the Spurs had a shot at him.

[Darkwaters]

Nick the Quick (great name he's got, by the way), I thought of him while outside the box, but thought he'd be too cartoonish of a stretch.

Now, actually choosing Fin over Brewer and giving Vaughn a jersey, well, I smell funny. :)

I smell an outside the lines special.

[Blackjack]

So in other words the whole country has reason to like Pop even less.

Obama's polls may not be where he and his supporters hoped but the job still has plenty of clout. An executive order of a buyout would be nice right about now.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Al Thornton, anybody?

[Texas_Ranger]

Al Thornton, anybody?

I'm sure Boston is interested.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:lol

[Darkwaters]

Obama's polls may not be where he and his supporters hoped but the job still has plenty of clout. An executive order of a buyout would be nice right about now.

True - Obama has always been very interested in calling people after major wins, signings, etc. Clearly his interest in sports makes up for his disinterest in, say, Egypt :king

Hahaha, I'm just bitching. Getting out of Cairo was a nightmare last month.

[Darkwaters]

I'm sure Boston is interested.

"Word is that the San Antonio Spurs are allowing the contract of Steve Novak expire, causing the same effect as a buyout. Boston is said to be interested"

[wontstartdumbthreads]

I smell an outside the lines special.

I smell your mom's rotten coochie.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Tweets coming in say Brewer to Boston.

[Blackjack]

The only way Pop gets a favor back from Obama is if he starts a labor union. If Thornton's pre-arranged, that's the only way the Spurs had a shot at him.

They did say they came to an agreement and his destination has essentially been predetermined . . .


I smell an outside the lines special.

Or an Oscar Award-winning performance via Robert Downey Jr. for his portrayal of Jacque Vaughn.

[Mel_13]

Breaking: Charlie Sheen will likely be bought out by CBS, currently considering joining either Miami HEAT or Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital.

http://twitter.com/TommyBeer

[Blackjack]

True - Obama has always been very interested in calling people after major wins, signings, etc. Clearly his interest in sports makes up for his disinterest in, say, Egypt :king

Hahaha, I'm just bitching. Getting out of Cairo was a nightmare last month.

:lol

Glad you got out safe. Thinking about heading over there myself - looks like there's a pretty decent job opening. Thinking Egypt could use this guy, The Omnipotent. :)

[ace3g]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Sources close to the situation tell ESPN.com that Al Thornton, freshly bought out by Wizards, is Golden State-bound if he clears waivers

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Wtf, Golden State?

[Muser]

Al Thornton going to the Warriors.

[Warlord23]

This kid is dumber than we all reckoned

[Texas_Ranger]

lol Golden State.

[NASpurs]

So when it's all said and done, the only person who the Spurs are going to pick up is Garrett Temple? These threads were entertaining leading up to the Grizzlies game.

[Darkwaters]

STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
Sources close to the situation tell ESPN.com that Al Thornton, freshly bought out by Wizards, is Golden State-bound if he clears waivers

:lobt2:

[Blackjack]

Al Thornton is 28 years old.

[Spurologist]

Breaking: Charlie Sheen will likely be bought out by CBS, currently considering joining either Miami HEAT or Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital.

http://twitter.com/TommyBeer

Boston has now entered the race for the Sheen

[Darkwaters]

Blackjack,

$15 for a Visa gets you in the country. You'll live like a king for like 5 dollars a day. Insanity. Giza is the shit too. And Sharm is amazing. Shitloads of Russians and Brits. Went to Mt. Sinai and hired a policeman with an uzi as an escort for $30. There was even a terrorist bombing in Alexandria while we were in Cairo (Muslims blew up a Christian Church). Made it feel that much more like Afghanistan.

Anyways, with all your experience fixing the votes for the "Poster of the Year" awards I'm sure they could find some work for you out there.:lol

[Obstructed_View]

I think Danny Ainge has the words "bought out" set up to send him an email alert.

[NASpurs]

I think Danny Ainge has the words "bought out" set up to send him an email alert.

:lmao

[Blackjack]

Blackjack,

$15 for a Visa gets you in the country. You'll live like a king for like 5 dollars a day. Insanity. Giza is the shit too. And Sharm is amazing. Shitloads of Russians and Brits. Went to Mt. Sinai and hired a policeman with an uzi as an escort for $30. There was even a terrorist bombing in Alexandria while we were in Cairo (Muslims blew up a Christian Church). Made it feel that much more like Afghanistan.

Anyways, with all your experience fixing the votes for the "Poster of the Year" awards I'm sure they could find some work for you out there.:lol

Awesome. :tu

Dem Egyptians are gonna love their new king. Omnipotent, yet benevolent, dem Egyptians will enjoy my reign - or I will have them murdered. :)

[Mel_13]

Awesome. :tu

Dem Egyptians are gonna love their new king. Omnipotent, yet benevolent, dem Egyptians will enjoy my reign - or I will have them murdered. :)

Boutros Boutros Blackjack.

[Darkwaters]

Awesome. :tu

Dem Egyptians are gonna love their new king. Omnipotent, yet benevolent, dem Egyptians will enjoy my reign - or I will have them murdered. :)

Thats the spirit!

Al salam alaikum.

[Blackjack]

Boutros Boutros Blackjack.


Thats the spirit!

Al salam alaikum.

I could use some gunmen ... er ... campaign coordinators. :)

[Darkwaters]

I could use some gunmen ... er ... campaign coordinators. :)

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http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/102781/102781,1189356587,4/stock-photo-businessman-in-gas-mask-amp-cowboy-hat-isolated-on-white-5208253.jpg

[Blackjack]

You're hired. :tu

[FeZZy]

Kelenna Azubuike? If he's healthy and we lose on Corey brewer also carlos arroyo he's got to be better then chris quinn?

[Splits]

I heard Corey Brewer is available.

[TD 21]

Kelenna Azubuike? If he's healthy and we lose on Corey brewer also carlos arroyo he's got to be better then chris quinn?


The problem with Azubuike is, he's more of a two-three than a true three, but more than that, he's missed more than a full season now with a knee injury. He was a good athlete pre-injury, but at this point, he'd have to be brought along extremely slowly and I can't imagine he'd get back to being even adequate defensively at any point this season. He's probably going to need close to a full season to get back to where he was.

The Spurs need immediate depth, which is why if they miss on Brewer, they should sign Peterson.

I'm not the least bit surprised that Temple is under consideration, though. He's versatile enough to cover three positions, has some level of familiarity with the system and would just be happy to be in the NBA. Guys like Brewer, Ford and to a lesser extent, Arroyo, Azubuike and Peterson, if they're signed, they're likely to be expecting minutes. Unless it's Brewer, who would likely figure into their plans beyond this season, I'm not sure they want a veteran who expects to play. The reality is, even with Parker out, they'll be limited minutes available. When he's back, they'll be virtually none (Brewer is the one guy who'd have a chance to crack the rotation).

[xmas1997]

The problem with Azubuike is, he's more of a two-three than a true three, but more than that, he's missed more than a full season now with a knee injury. He was a good athlete pre-injury, but at this point, he'd have to be brought along extremely slowly and I can't imagine he'd get back to being even adequate defensively at any point this season. He's probably going to need close to a full season to get back to where he was.

The Spurs need immediate depth, which is why if they miss on Brewer, they should sign Peterson.

I'm not the least bit surprised that Temple is under consideration, though. He's versatile enough to cover three positions, has some level of familiarity with the system and would just be happy to be in the NBA. Guys like Brewer, Ford and to a lesser extent, Arroyo, Azubuike and Peterson, if they're signed, they're likely to be expecting minutes. Unless it's Brewer, who would likely figure into their plans beyond this season, I'm not sure they want a veteran who expects to play. The reality is, even with Parker out, they'll be limited minutes available. When he's back, they'll be virtually none (Brewer is the one guy who'd have a chance to crack the rotation).

Yeah, but all the signs are pointing that he is going to the Mavs. And that is one team that doesn't need him. Boston doesn't need him either.

[ace3g]

Spurs miss out on Brewer, Butler, and Dominic McGuire; what now?

Time for James Anderson to step it up as the back up SF.

[tdunk21]

i think the signing is all done....Butler to bulls, brewer to mavs, mcguire and temple to bobcats....

still we need a 13th player going into the playoffs....

[Bruno]

Well nothing good is left.

The best Spurs can do is Azubuike and hope a miracle will happen with his health.

[ace3g]

I hope the Spurs stay way from Azubuike, just another 6'5 big guard, the Spurs would try to use at the SF spot;

right now I'd rather just sign Cousin and call it a day

[tdunk21]

Well nothing good is left.

The best Spurs can do is Azubuike and hope a miracle will happen with his health.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/injuries

out until early march

[rjv]

I hope the Spurs stay way from Azubuike, just another 6'5 big guard, the Spurs would try to use at the SF spot;

right now I'd rather just sign Cousin and call it a day

i can agree with this. and then hope you get something from anderson and splitter and that RJ does not continue this southward trend.

[Mugen]

meh im fine with JA has the backup 3. He hit some 3s against Memphis, hopefully that helps him get his stroke back.

we rollin with the army we got, hopefully thats enough :lol

[ace3g]

One thing I saw from JA last night the shows me he is getting more confident driving to the basket: he did his version of the Euro step through drive (which he did numerous times prior to the injury)

[Bruno]

I hope the Spurs stay way from Azubuike, just another 6'5 big guard, the Spurs would try to use at the SF spot;

right now I'd rather just sign Cousin and call it a day

Agree. James Anderson, even when you consider he is a rookie coming from a big injury, is better than what is available at SF.

I'm just not comfortable at all with Spurs lack of depth at SF. It's could be problematic in certain matchups.

[rjv]

Agree. James Anderson, even when you consider he is a rookie coming from a big injury, is better than what is available at SF.

I'm just not comfortable at all with Spurs lack of depth at SF. It's could be problematic in certain matchups.

very true, and we still have no defender that can get the bigger SFs from the other teams and give them fits.

[ace3g]

Agree. James Anderson, even when you consider he is a rookie coming from a big injury, is better than what is available at SF.

I'm just not comfortable at all with Spurs lack of depth at SF. It's could be problematic in certain matchups.

That is why I was pissed after the Brewer signing , not just because we didn't get him, but because there were some decent options out there at the SF (Brewer, Butler, McGuire), more than usual, and they missed out.

[tdunk21]

what options do we have left?

[Mel_13]

what options do we have left?

None. We're doomed.

[Bruno]

Morris Peterson... :rollin

[UnWantedTheory]

None. We're doomed.
I just knew it. :depressed





:hang

[ace3g]

Another thing that sucks about the Brewer signing, the Mavs will have 15 players (granted Brewer wouldn't have been the 15th man) but the Spurs with essentially 12 players (not including Novak) below the league minimum couldn't sign him.

[Mel_13]

Morris Peterson... :rollin

He's certainly well rested.

[Mel_13]

Another thing that sucks about the Brewer signing, with him, the Mavs will have 15 players (granted Brewer wouldn't have been the 15th man) but the Spurs with essentially 12 players (not including Novak) below the league minimum couldn't sign him.

$$$$ >>>> roster space.

[Mugen]

Sasha Pavlovic?

[tdunk21]

so splitter eating up a major portion of the MLE kept us from signing brewer?

[ace3g]

Sasha Pavlovic?

Why couldn't the Mavs had signed him for the rest of the season prior to all of this

[ace3g]

so splitter eating up a major portion of the MLE kept us from signing brewer?

Wouldn't blame the signing of Splitter, just kind of pissed the Mavs had the entire MLE left this late into the season.

[Mel_13]

Dallas will spend about 40M more on payroll, including taxes, than the Spurs this season. So will the Lakers. That's just the way it is.

[yavozerb]

Dallas will spend about 40M more on payroll, including taxes, than the Spurs this season. So will the Lakers. That's just the way it is.

:wow, damn..I guess if you got the money you might as well spend it.

[NickiRasgo]

How about Al Thornton? Or he is already declining because of injury? I don't have any background about him esp. on defense but he played well (based from this http://www.nba.com/playerfile/al_thornton/career_stats.html) during his sophomore season.

[Budkin]

How about Al Thornton? Or he is already declining because of injury? I don't have any background about him esp. on defense but he played well (based from this http://www.nba.com/playerfile/al_thornton/career_stats.html) during his sophomore season.

Pretty sure I heard he's already going to the Warriors.

[xmas1997]

What happened to Butler?

[tdunk21]

What happened to Butler?

signed with the bulls yesterday

[xmas1997]

So basically no SF worth a shit wanted to come play for the Spurs????????
Why is that?
Why?:depressed

[Obstructed_View]

Pretty sure I heard he's already going to the Warriors.

Yeah, prearranged deal.

[sefant77]

I dont get why the Spurs didnt went after Sasha after Brewer committed to the Mavs, the same Boston did...

[ace3g]

I dont get why the Spurs didnt went after Sasha after Brewer committed to the Mavs, the same Boston did...

because apparently the Spurs like their back up SF to be 6'5 or shorter....

[tdunk21]

I dont get why the Spurs didnt went after Sasha after Brewer committed to the Mavs, the same Boston did...

sasha is not a very good player....believe me....i used to watch the cavs game and sometimes he looked so lost on the court....and danny ferry knows that....

[xmas1997]

because apparently the Spurs like their back up SF to be 6'5 or shorter....


Actually they do like him to have at least an average BB IQ.

[Spurs Brazil]

Pavlovic To Sign With Celtics
Mar 02, 2011 7:15 PM EST

Sasha Pavlovic will sign with the Celtics, according to a source.

Pavlovic was likely to sign with the Mavericks, but Corey Brewer's decision to sign there changed his plans.

Read more: http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/211712/Pavlovic_To_Sign_With_Celtics#ixzz1FZQDe94C

[ace3g]

The Griz want to add Powe to bolster their frontcourt as they have already decided against signing small forward Rodney Carney to another 10-day contract.

http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2011/mar/03/forward-leon-powe-pays-visit-to-grizzlies/

Not sure if he would be playoff eligible? But I always thought the Spurs should give him a chance.

[Blackjack]

Dallas will spend about 40M more on payroll, including taxes, than the Spurs this season. So will the Lakers. That's just the way it is.

NBA's in great, GREAT, shape these days. With all of the player movement to the best markets and superteam configurations being all the rage, I'm sure this next CBA is gonna be a piece of cake.

LOL competitve balance.

[wontstartdumbthreads]

Actually they do like him to have at least an average BB IQ.

Which is a real world IQ of 70.

Or sometimes, if the last post doesn't work, I go back a few on the last page.

[Blackjack]

@daldridgetnt (http://twitter.com/#!/daldridgetnt/status/43439253832732672)

Source: Leon Powe will sign with Grizzles.

Just what the Spurs wanted to see, another offensive rebounder. :lol

[MaNu4Tres]

With Brewer going to Dallas and Powe going to Memphis, the power in the West certainly has been shifted.

[Blackjack]

With Brewer going to Dallas and Powe going to Memphis, the power in the West certainly has been shifted.

The East can have Amar'e 'Melo.

Ghazi has a phrase for this . . .

[CGD]

Azubuike was said to be close to returning from his year long injury. Wonder if he can offer anything...

[ace3g]

didn't know where to put this:

SpearsNBAYahoo Marc J. Spears
NBA fined three undisclosed teams today for publicly disclosing the terms of trades prior their completion, a league memo said.

[Spurs Brazil]

WALTHAM, Mass. -- In need of a veteran ball handler to back up point guard Rajon Rondo, the Boston Celtics moved Saturday to sign Carlos Arroyo for the remainder of the season, a league source confirmed.