Duncan to play out final year of contract and not opt out...

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Tim Duncan is not expected to opt out of the final year of his contract, and the Spurs don’t plan to offer him an extension before the collective bargaining agreement expires Thursday, according to a source familiar with talks between the team and the franchise icon.

As such, Duncan will play out the final year of his existing deal, during which he is scheduled to earn $21.2 million, and remains on track to become a free agent after the 2011-12 campaign.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/06/27/duncan-wont-opt-out/ (http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2011/06/27/duncan-wont-opt-out/)

[Bruno]

With a likely lockout, it's very risky for Duncan to walk away from $21.2M to re-sign later a new contract. It makes sense for him not to take that risk.

Whatever will be the new CBA, don't expect Spurs to go after some big name FA because they likely won't have the money to do so. I wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs only adding players paid the minimum salary.

[dylankerouac]

He's earned every penny.

Here's to one more great year ending with:lobt:and :toast. :flag:

[BadOne]

Can't really blame him. Not his fault the organization chose to over pay the likes of Matt Bonner and Richard Jefferson. Unfortunately, this might very well mean his retirement afterward. :depressed

[Juggity]

How would spurstalk react if Duncan signed with another team when he becomes a free agent?

[Mel_13]

How would spurstalk react if Duncan signed with another team when he becomes a free agent?

I think that there's virtually no chance he goes down that road like Patrick Ewing or Shaq, but if he did how could any San Antonio fan have any hard feelings about the decision?

Without TD, there are no championships and there very well might not be an arena or a team in San Antonio.

[Fabbs]

How would spurstalk react if Duncan signed with another team when he becomes a free agent?
Wish him nothing but the best and hope he gets a modern day NBA leading 5th legit title.
His only failure was not to call out Popabitch and instead condone his incompetence and arrogance from 2006 onward. Smallballs Finley Bonner RJ fat extensions all......

[angelbelow]

Even with the current CBA I dont anticipate the Spurs using their MLE this offseason.

[Axe Murderer]

Popabitch
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[dbestpro]

May not really matter. There may not be a season next year anyway.

[bluebellmaniac]

It was noted in a previous thread that Duncan has an Early Termination Option for the final year of his contract. This is different than just having an option year. If he exercised his ETO he could not, by the existing CBA, then re-sign with the same team. Not allowed. So it was known that he'd play out his final year at his going rate.

The good news is we will have room to wheel and deal after this coming season, esp if we can dump RJ's contract.

[TwelveGs210]

How would spurstalk react if Duncan signed with another team when he becomes a free agent?

Well, we're somewhat of a cult around here, so i'd definitely be down for a good ol' mass suicide.lol

[Kindergarten Cop]

It was noted in a previous thread that Duncan has an Early Termination Option for the final year of his contract. This is different than just having an option year. If he exercised his ETO he could not, by the existing CBA, then re-sign with the same team. Not allowed. So it was known that he'd play out his final year at his going rate.

The good news is we will have room to wheel and deal after this coming season, esp if we can dump RJ's contract.

This cannot be correct, can it? Didn't Dirk just use his ETO last year and then turn around to resign with Dallas?

[pancakechef]

It was noted in a previous thread that Duncan has an Early Termination Option for the final year of his contract. This is different than just having an option year. If he exercised his ETO he could not, by the existing CBA, then re-sign with the same team. Not allowed. So it was known that he'd play out his final year at his going rate.

The good news is we will have room to wheel and deal after this coming season, esp if we can dump RJ's contract.

WHO IS THE PIC OF? She is SMOKING HOT

[GSH]

Not exactly. Here's the actual article. It does a really good job of explaining why Duncan almost certainly won't be opting out and getting a new deal.
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/why-tim-duncan-wont-exercise-his-eto


I know - never say never, and all that. But it's not going to happen this time. Read the whole article.

[ducks]

Even with the current CBA I dont anticipate the Spurs using their MLE this offseason.

if they are going to be real conders they better

[Russo21]

WHO IS THE PIC OF? She is SMOKING HOT

Mate i've been thinking the same question for ages about bluebellmaniacs picture:lmaojust never got around to asking. But damn she's a good looker hey! (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=5465)

[5in10]

Well this hurts our free agency hopes. Let's hope mcdyess/Jefferson/bonner can net us a miracle.

[jabol130]

Can't really blame him. Not his fault the organization chose to over pay the likes of Matt Bonner and Richard Jefferson. Unfortunately, this might very well mean his retirement afterward. :depressed

Agree with Jefferson comment but don't understand some of this forum's posters' opinions about Bonner being overpaid. His contract is between 3-4mil/yr which is pretty much what you would expect a player of his caliber to be paid. The fact that he is over used and sometimes asked to do things Pop hopes he would be able to do is another story.

I was really hoping Tim would opt out in a similar fashion Jefferson did and resign for lower with more years to give the Spurs some elbow room to make another significant move but yeah - can't blame him with the uncertainty of the lock out.

[Nathan89]

Yep, Timmy is one of the big 2012 free agents.

If some team tries to get him I hope it's reported publicly what teams are interested. TBH, I wouldn't mind him play on a contender if he is still capable of making a big contribution.

[dbreiden83080]

Can't really blame him. Not his fault the organization chose to over pay the likes of Matt Bonner and Richard Jefferson. Unfortunately, this might very well mean his retirement afterward. :depressed

I think after next year it's time for Tim.. He has nothing left to prove to anyone.. He'll be 36, he has his rings and all the money you could ever spend.. Maybe one day he'll coach.. Who knows?

[dbreiden83080]

I think that there's virtually no chance he goes down that road like Patrick Ewing or Shaq, but if he did how could any San Antonio fan have any hard feelings about the decision?

Without TD, there are no championships and there very well might not be an arena or a team in San Antonio.

Shaq played waaay too long and for what? He had nothing left to prove like Tim. Shaq was always hurt and not very effective the last 2 years..

[007nites]

It's not about proving anything. It's about how long the body will hold up. As long as Tim stays healthy he will play 2012 and forward.

Till the wheels fall off. Remember?

[dbreiden83080]

It's not about proving anything. It's about how long the body will hold up. As long as Tim stays healthy he will play 2012 and forward.

Till the wheels fall off. Remember?

The wheels are getting rusty.. Tim can do as he pleases obviously, but i was watching game 1 of the 2003 finals the other day and it's friggin insane how great this man used to be.. The best player in the world by far.. It's a bit depressing seeing him so far out of his prime.. But if he still loves playing, sure he is gonna keep playing..

[Solid D]

if they are going to be real conders they better

http://baynature.org/articles/web-only-articles/rebuilding-for-california-condors/captionimage_mainarticle

http://www.remembertheaba.com/ABALogos/NewCondorsLogo.gif

[GSH]

That last season Hakeem played in Toronto made me sad to watch. I really hope Tim doesn't do anything like that. Personally I would be more than willing to humiliate myself for that kind of money. I mean, there would be more than enough to get some counseling, if it bothered me that much.

But I hope Tim doesn't do it.

I've seen a few players get a second wind. And I've seen some, like Grant Hill, come back after an injury stronger than I ever thought they could. But I don't think Timmy's knee is coming back. Next season may not be the end, but if he stays here, the organization will see to it that he goes out with dignity. Hakeem and Shaq are both examples of doing it the other way.

[Solid D]

if they are going to be real conders they better

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TeamMaterial/PittsburghMaterial/MacMahonUpset2.jpg

http://www.remembertheaba.com/TeamMaterial/PittsburghMaterial/BriskerDriveFranzHargeNice.jpg

[TE]

I can't see Timmy playing with another team. Just can't.

[TDMVPDPOY]

With a likely lockout, it's very risky for Duncan to walk away from $21.2M to re-sign later a new contract. It makes sense for him not to take that risk.

Whatever will be the new CBA, don't expect Spurs to go after some big name FA because they likely won't have the money to do so. I wouldn't be surprised to see Spurs only adding players paid the minimum salary.

i think d12 (has to sign on to play for this 1 year only, to be FA again next season) would be nice if his willing to come here to play, duncan off the books, dunno how much we be under the cap, but better then not trying to target him...

we need to move rj contract and let the pieces fall

duncan has earned that contract, as for the majority of players on the team earnin +3m excluding ginoboli, should take a hard look in the mirror and ask themselves what have you done for me lately

[texbound]

http://baynature.org/articles/web-only-articles/rebuilding-for-california-condors/captionimage_mainarticle

http://www.remembertheaba.com/ABALogos/NewCondorsLogo.gif

Solid D: that was classic. As soon as I read Ducks post I knew there would be one from you explaining it.

[will_spurs]

WHO IS THE PIC OF? She is SMOKING HOT

Can we go back on-topic please? We still don't have the answer to the most relevant question asked in this thread :lol

[Solid D]

Solid D: that was classic. As soon as I read Ducks post I knew there would be one from you explaining it.

:smokin It's what we do.

[Spurtacus]

Looking like 11/12 or bust. Here's hoping for another 50 game season.

[Supergirl]

Timmy won't sign anywhere else. He'll resign for vet min if he still wants to play, but more likely is I think he'll retire.

[Splits]

Timmy won't sign anywhere else. He'll resign for vet min if he still wants to play, but more likely is I think he'll retire.

The NBA, where amazing happens.

1k1i4Ddngg8

[Russo21]

Can we go back on-topic please? We still don't have the answer to the most relevant question asked in this thread :lol

:rollinLMAO:toast

[Agloco]

I think that there's virtually no chance he goes down that road like Patrick Ewing or Shaq, but if he did how could any San Antonio fan have any hard feelings about the decision?

Without TD, there are no championships and there very well might not be an arena or a team in San Antonio.

This.

I'd be happy regardless of Timmys decision. He's earned his. Let the man decide how and where to end his career.

[phyzik]

In other news, this shows up on the ticker on the Sports page of The Onion. :lol

Latest - Free Agent Tim Duncan To Announce Choice On ESPN Special Tentatively Called ‘The Meticulously-Planned, Carefully-Arrived-At, Well-Thought-Out Decision’

[Agloco]

I wonder what would happen if Timmys contract allowed a reasonable trade scenario to be set up with a contender mid-season.........say a Miami. :wow

The meltdown would rival Chernobyl and Fukushima.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

In other news, this shows up on the ticker on the Sports page of The Onion. :lol

Latest - Free Agent Tim Duncan To Announce Choice On ESPN Special Tentatively Called ‘The Meticulously-Planned, Carefully-Arrived-At, Well-Thought-Out Decision’

Nice! :lol




If Tim asked for $50M in the last year of his contract he'd deserve it.

[rwb]

Timmy won't sign anywhere else. He'll resign for vet min if he still wants to play, but more likely is I think he'll retire.

I agree. I know it sounds impossible in this day and age that a sports superstar could--like David Robinson--remain loyal to the same team for the entirety of his career until retirement. But while I couldn't blame Tim for bailing in his final years in a desperate attempt to win a couple of more rings at the risk of further injury, I just can't see him suddenly turning into a different person. I'm just not sure I could handle a selfish Tim Duncan, but I'm pretty sure I won't have to worry about it.