General 2012 Free Agency Discussion

[DPG21920]

Can't believe they are considering paying Jeff Green that much. That's almost a bid against yourself, RJ level contract.

At least RJ had production.

[MI21]

Oh man, $40M for Jeff freakin' Green? Dear oh dear.

[SPURSCHAMP]

I hope we get Green....



























DANNY GREEN

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Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

League executive: "There are the 'name guys' and 'everyone else.' Prices on 'everyone else' seem to be falling. 'Name guys', going up."

This is probably pretty good for us. I'm pretty sure that Danny Green and Boris Diaw are 'everyone else'.

[Russo21]

I just want to hear some spurs news. any spurs news ! Damn the stealth front office of ours.

[Andthentherewas21]

I just want to hear some spurs news. any spurs news ! Damn the stealth front office of ours.

They used their news quota for the 2012-2013 season during the 2011-2012 season. I mean you had the "fuk yo team" GS trade, then Diaw and Mills signing. Plus you had Pop getting COY and having to give a press conference.

At this point we're going to be notified by the concessions stand people on opening night before the Spurs leak something

[timtonymanu]

I just want to hear some spurs news. any spurs news ! Damn the stealth front office of ours.

Jesus. Teams can't even officially sign players till the 11th. Be patient.

[Russo21]

How bout Soloman Alabi? He's a 7'1" 250lbs giant. He's only played a few games in his career so far but he's young and huge.

[Russo21]

Trade Manu for a defensive minded big then sign someone like JR Smith or Nick Young to take over our SG duties

[Russo21]

Or trade Tony for a defensive big and sign a servicable PG like Raymond Felton, Andre Miller or someone. Felton isnt flash but gets the job done and is very steady.

[Russo21]

Are Chris caveman Kamaan and Kris frankenstein Humphries unrestricted? Humphries averaged 14pts 11reb a block and a steal last year. They should try get one of them. Though Kris will think hes worth more money then he is. Is Ilyasova unrestricted? He'd be a solid option.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

The 76ers have decided to use the amnesty clause on Elton Brand and the $18M left on final year of his deal, league sources tell Y! Sports.

[Mel_13]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

The 76ers have decided to use the amnesty clause on Elton Brand and the $18M left on final year of his deal, league sources tell Y! Sports.

And no Spurs fans, he's not an option. He'll be claimed by a team with cap space.

[Redshadows]

It has been nearly a week and still no news about Spurs, Diaw or Green.

[loveforthegame]

Spurs free agency is like the draft so far. Long and boring. :depressed

[Nathan89]

It has been nearly a week and still no news about Spurs, Diaw or Green.

At least we don't hear other teams making big offers to those players.

[DPG21920]

Question: Have the Spurs ever signed someone using the LLE (or what is now known as the BAE)?

[Mel_13]

Question: Have the Spurs ever signed someone using the LLE (or what is now known as the BAE)?

They definitely have not used it since the implementation of the 2005 CBA. I'm not sure if they used an earlier version of the BAE (I believe it was referred to as the "million dollar exception") under earlier CBAs.

[Bruno]

Question: Have the Spurs ever signed someone using the LLE (or what is now known as the BAE)?

Manu in 02.

[DPG21920]

Gracias!

[Bruno]

Way OT but it's worth posting for the LOL factor.

Nigeria has just eliminate Greece of the Olympics after beating them 80-79 in the qualifying tournament. It was damn fun to watch.

:lmao

[ace3g]

Sam Amick @sam_amick

Portland has finalized the buyout agreement with F Shawne Williams, per source. He was owed $3.1 million next season & joins free agent pool

[wildbill2u]

16th pick in 2006 to buy out in 2012.

[tesseractive]

16th pick in 2006 to buy out in 2012.
Rondo and Millsap were picked later on in the draft, but other than guessing right on one of those guys, the other guys they had available to pick didn't exactly set the world on fire either. Balkman, Lowry, Shannon Brown, and Farmar are probably the best of the remainder, and none of those guys are with their original teams either.

[ace3g]

sounds like Ray Allen is going to Heat:

Micky Arison ‏@MickyArison

Its 2:30am in London and I was just woken up with great news. Welcome to the family #20!!

[loveforthegame]

I figured Allen was gone once they signed Jason Terry.

[Duncan2177]

If the heat got Allen then no Camby for them?

[ace3g]

Motiejunas signs with Rockets, will play summer league

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2012/07/motiejunas-signs-with-rockets-will-play-summer-league/

[elemento]

Rockets with one more PF :lmao

[Seventyniner]

Rockets with one more PF :lmao

Nellie-ball was basically 5 SFs. Is Morey-ball 5 PFs?

[Mel_13]

Hinrich, who spent his first seven seasons with the Bulls, is expected to sign a two-year deal worth just over $6 million, one source said, though details were still being finalized. The free-agent moratorium ends July 11.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/chi-hinrich-verbally-commits-to-bulls-20120708,0,213596.story?track=rss


From the Spurs' perspective: Good news if it means that Kyle Korver and/or Ronnie Brewer will be waived by the Bulls. More SGs on the market improves the chances of bringing back Danny Green at a reasonable price.

[CGD]

Can anyone who has watched him play give a fair assessment of Hamed Haddadi? Guy is a free agent and made less than 2M last year for the Grizz. What fr example separates tiago from this guy? It could be a lot, I just don't know. Thanks.

[AFBlue]

Aaron Brooks now an unrestricted free agent, being pursued by Houston and Dallas.

[Mel_13]

Jeff Green and Ryan Anderson both get 4yrs/36M.

Crazy.

[Mel_13]

Fairly obvious conclusion from the Kirk Hinrich signing, but C.J. Watson has been told his option won't be picked up.

https://twitter.com/KCJHoop

3.2M contract must clear waivers before he becomes a FA.

[elemento]

Have the Bulls decided anything about Korver or Brewer ?

[ace3g]

Have the Bulls decided anything about Korver or Brewer ?

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

Ronnie Brewer isn't sure if the Chicago Bulls will pick up his option for next season. Brewer said his future in Chicago is "up in the air."

[timvp]

The latest rumors have Dwight Howard going to the Nets as part of a three-team trade that has Kris Humphries landing in Cleveland. If the Nets add Howard, Billy King automatically wins exec of the year. DWill, Joe J, Crash and D-Ho is pretty damn formidable.

[DPG21920]

:lol Pretty damn formidable. That is a nice way of saying they are stackeeeeeeddddddddddddd.

[Mel_13]

Veteran shooting guard Raja Bell told The Salt Lake Tribune on Sunday he's reached a verbal agreement with Utah for a buyout of his 2012-13 contract. Once the deal is formalized, Bell expects to be free to sign with any team in the league.

"I've been given the greenlight and we've agreed to terms," said Bell, who's set to make $3.4 million this season.

A message left for Jazz General Manger Kevin O'Connor wasn't immediately returned.

Bell's already drawn interest from several clubs since free agency began July 1, and he acknowledged teams such as Miami, Boston and the Los Angeles Lakers are interesting to him. He would not specify which organizations have recently shown interest, though, since his buyout had previously not been made public and he wants to respect the Jazz's role in the process.

http://sulia.com/channel/utah-jazz/f/5a415478-87e6-4fe8-b86f-455c31d7f574/?source=twitter

[jesterbobman]

Yeah, King pulling that off shows the benefits of Big City + Big Money.

I think Hennigan just wants to clear all the cap from the hell he got put into from Otis Smith.

[benefactor]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA
Magic brass will meet at 9 a.m. to discuss if they should pull the trigger on the three-team deal with the Nets and Cavaliers.

[Leetonidas]

Word is they need a 4th team to trade a pick for Marshon Brooks. Spurs need to get in on that shit

[Mel_13]

Nets v. Magic from the Orlando Summer League, live on NBATV at 10AM CT.

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Word is they need a 4th team to trade a pick for Marshon Brooks. Spurs need to get in on that shit

This Marshon Brooks?

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/brookma01.html

I wouldn't trade a first for that. I'd want at least a 2nd round pick to take that...

[Sense]

0-10? :lol

[Laredoart]

SPURS NEED TO GET Marcin Gortat FROM THE Suns, ASAP!!!!! We can give them Splitter, 2 or 3 more players with some picks. Gortat gets pay 7.3 for the next 2 seasons, he's 6'11", 240 lbs, 28 yrs old, 15.4 ppg, 10 rpg and 1.5 bpr, what else do we need from a C. We need to this right now, before somebody else puts a package together. We can still find a PF, but we need to pick this guy for our short and long term goals.

[Laredoart]

If we are trying to get better in our interior D, then we need some shot blocking guys. I believe this two guys can help to that cause, C Bismack Biyombo from Charlotte - Yes hes a 6'9", but different than our 6'9"s hes a blocker, only 19 yrs old and gets pay 2.9 for the next 3 yrs, then we got PF Ekpe Udoh from the Bucks - Hes 6'10", 25 yrs old, and gets pay 3.5 the next 2 yrs. Cheap, young and not big names, the reason why these guys get overlook is because we dont ever see any highlights from those teams, just like last year when we went deep in the playoff and a lot of people didnt even knew about how good TP played this past year and about Leonard, just cause they dont have a big name does mean this guys can get the job done on the D side.

[Mel_13]

Roy Hibbert was turned around at the airport.... in the security line when he was told the Pacers were matching, per Mike Wells 750am

Hibbert canceled his physical and his visit to Portland at the airport.

https://twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT


Btw-Pritchard is now the Indiana GM. Anyone else think that he waits the full 3 days before matching?

[CGD]

Roy Hibbert was turned around at the airport.... in the security line when he was told the Pacers were matching, per Mike Wells 750am

Hibbert canceled his physical and his visit to Portland at the airport.

https://twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT


Btw-Pritchard is now the Indiana GM. Anyone else think that he waits the full 3 days before matching?

I lol'ed

[DPG21920]

Roy Hibbert was turned around at the airport.... in the security line when he was told the Pacers were matching, per Mike Wells 750am

Hibbert canceled his physical and his visit to Portland at the airport.

https://twitter.com/JohnCanzanoBFT


Btw-Pritchard is now the Indiana GM. Anyone else think that he waits the full 3 days before matching?

I think they said Hibbert won't sign an offer sheet. He will just accept an offer directly from Indy for the same amount (possibly with a fully unguaranteed 5th year) which will allow them to make their other FA moves and then sign Roy.

[Mel_13]

I think they said Hibbert won't sign an offer sheet. He will just accept an offer directly from Indy for the same amount (possibly with a fully unguaranteed 5th year) which will allow them to make their other FA moves and then sign Roy.

Makes sense.

[Mel_13]

J.R. Smith done seeking offers and has accepted ‪#Knicks‬ 20-percent bump to $2.8M. Second year is player option.

https://twitter.com/NYPost_Berman

[DesignatedT]

That's cheap for JR

[Nathan89]

Ouch. JR either has a bad agent or his antics really fucked his earning potential.

[Russo21]

Larry Coon offers his list of possible amnesty candidates, which includes Carlos Boozer, Andray Blatche and Darko Milicic.
about 14 hours ago | Larry Coon | ESPN Insider

Would like either of those 3 to fill out our big rotation especially if we can oust Bonner or Blair

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Larry Coon offers his list of possible amnesty candidates, which includes Carlos Boozer, Andray Blatche and Darko Milicic.
about 14 hours ago | Larry Coon | ESPN Insider

Would like either of those 3 to fill out our big rotation especially if we can oust Bonner or Blair

Boozer will most certainly be claimed before he hits free agency. Possibly the other two as well.

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Boozer will most certainly be claimed before he hits free agency. Possibly the other two as well.

Doesn't being claimed before he hit FA means that the claiming team have to pick up his current contract? I'm pretty sure no-one is doing that with Boozer. I wouldn't bet on Blatche or Darko being picked up either.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Doesn't being claimed before he hit FA means that the claiming team have to pick up his current contract? I'm pretty sure no-one is doing that with Boozer. I wouldn't bet on Blatche or Darko being picked up either.

Not the whole contract, but a part of it. Some team under the cap might claim Boozer for $5 mil per year, for example, and the Bulls would be paying the rest.

[Redshadows]

Kenyon Martin, Elton Brand, Antawn Jamison, Anthony Randolph.

Any others possible for Spurs?

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Kenyon Martin, Elton Brand, Antawn Jamison, Anthony Randolph.

Any others possible for Spurs?

Chris Wilcox, if his heart is good - like his agent claims, is a UFA and might be available for the vet min.

http://hangtime.blogs.nba.com/2012/07/02/wilcox-ready-to-resume-nba-career/

[xmas1997]

I heard that Duncan just agreed to a 3 year contract with the Spurs.
Anyone with any specifics?

[ElNono]

That's cheap for JR


Ouch. JR either has a bad agent or his antics really fucked his earning potential.

He probably just likes playing in NY...

[ace3g]

K.C Johnson ‏@KCJHoop

Bulls have also now informed Ronnie Brewer that his $4.37 million option won't be picked up for 2012-13.

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

The Toronto Raptors have renounced the rights to Sonny Weems, according to sources. Weems is now an unrestricted free agent.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Heat have agreed to a two-year deal with forward Rashard Lewis, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Rashard Lewis' two-year deal with the Heat would be using the veteran's minimum starting with $1.35 million next year, source said.

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN

The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal with free agent G Lou Williams, a source told http://ESPN.com. Story posted soon.

[timtonymanu]

Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis reunite.

The Hawks find a Jamal Crawford replacement.

[crc21209]

Nice pickup by Ferry and the Hawks. I think at this point in their careers, I would take Lou Williams > Jamal Crawford. Crawford is more of chucker, while Lou Williams CAN be a chucker, but he's a better play-maker....

[crc21209]

Sixers acquire Wright from Warriors for draft pick

Well, the Sixers definitely have a type.

Sixers Insider Dei Lynam reports that, according to a league source, the Sixers have acquired 6-foot-9 swingman Dorell Wright from Golden State for a future draft pick.

Wright averaged 10.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game last season for the Warriors in 27 minutes per game.

http://www.csnphilly.com/basketball-philadelphia-sixers/sixers-talk/Sixers-acquire-Wright-from-Warriors-for-?blockID=738194&feedID=694&utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral

[Mel_13]

Correction: the Warriors are not getting a future pick for DWright. They are getting a player Philly previously drafted and stashed overseas

https://twitter.com/gswscribe

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

The NBA's salary cap for the 2012-'13 season will be $58M, and the luxury tax level, $70.3M, the NBA says.

[ace3g]

FA can officially sign contracts now

[Redshadows]

Any news/rumors about Martin, Turiaf or Brand?

I really hope the Spurs could get one of them if the Spurs would like to.

[Mel_13]

Any news/rumors about Martin, Turiaf or Brand?

I really hope the Spurs could get one of them if the Spurs would like to.

Brand is not possible. He'll be claimed by in the amnesty auction by a team with cap space.

[sonic21]

batum agreed to a 4years/45M contract with the wolves.

[Andthentherewas21]

batum agreed to a 4years/45M contract with the wolves.

Source?

[loveforthegame]

Warriors get Jarret Jack in the Dorell Wright trade. Good deal for them.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/222248/Warriors_To_Acquire_Jarrett_Jack_In_Three_Way_Dore ll_Wright_Trade

[sonic21]

Source?

five days old link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/nba/07/05/tatum-timberwolves-offer-sheet.ap/index.html


he confirmed it today in a french newspaper hoping portland won't match.

[Bruno]

With all their signings, Spurs have no money left to offer more than the minimum to free agents. They will likely now be quiet and just waiting for opportunities. These opportunities could be a trade or a free agent not finding a team.

[Andthentherewas21]

five days old link:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/basketball/nba/07/05/tatum-timberwolves-offer-sheet.ap/index.html


he confirmed it today in a french newspaper hoping portland won't match.

Just checking to see if Portland had actually let him go. I know he wants out, ironically to the Timberwolves, but as long as Portland can match I don't see them letting him go unless they get something decent in return.

[ace3g]

looks like Kaman will sign with the Mavs

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Mavericks to sign free agent center Chris Kaman to a one-year deal paying $8 million, source tells Yahoo! Sports.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Brooklyn has reached agreement on a 4-year, $61 million max deal with Brook Lopez, league source tells Y! Sports.

[timtonymanu]

4 year/61 million for Brook Lopez

:lol Nets
:lol overpaying everybody

[Nathan89]

Jonathan Givony ‏@DraftExpress
Indiana will acquire Ian Mahinmi (4-years, 16 million) in a sign and trade with Dallas. Darren Collison and Danhtay Jones go to Dallas.

Copied from NBA forum

Nice trade. Spurs just let him walk. Mavs pick him up for pennies and got good production out of him. Now they flipped him in a nice trade.

Splitter should get a decent return based on this.

[Vic Petro]

What the hell is Indiana doing?

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

J.J. Hickson has agreed to a one-year contract with Portland, league source tells Y!

[loveforthegame]

Bummer. I was hoping the Warriors would get Hickson.

[timvp]

WTF? Why did Indiana gift Darren Collison to the Mavs while paying way too much money for Ian Mahinmi? That's a horrible move.

[Marcus Bryant]

Exec of the Year.

[DPG21920]

How is it that Blair is so toxic that Ian is that much more valuable and can get that type of retun in a trade?

[Ice009]

Fuck that trade pisses me off. Spurs let him go for nothing and Dallas get a great trade out of it.

[Mel_13]

How is it that Blair is so toxic that Ian is that much more valuable and can get that type of retun in a trade?

Height. And the right trading partner.

Think about it. We got Leonard, the Mavs got Collison and Jones, and the Pacers are paying Hill and Mahinmi 56 million dollars.

[DPG21920]

Height. And the right trading partner.

Think about it. We got Leonard, the Mavs got Collison and Jones, and the Pacers are paying Hill and Mahinmi 56 million dollars.

Definitely - but with Blair being a very productive starter with a cheap contract and getting invited to Olympic training, you would think someone would value him.

I don't blame the Pacers for the Hill trade (I mean, ya they paid Hill a lot, but the assets they gave up had a decent shot of not working out), but this one you cannot defend unless Ian turns into what we hoped he was here :lol

[Big P]

Jorge Sierra: Rumors: Rockets consider making Luis Scola an amnesty cut. http://bit.ly/vIcV9Q about 9 minutes ago

Eric Pincus: If Scola was amnesty - don't expect him to clear secondary waivers - a cap team would take him methinks about 9 minutes ago

Read more: http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html#ixzz20N88w6a2

[DesignatedT]

Wow.

[Mel_13]

:lol

Dallas could wind up with Brand and Scola for a fraction of their salaries.

Stuff does seem to fall into Cuban's lap.

[DPG21920]

Maybe - how much do you think it will take to get Brand off of waviers? Dallas only has about 4M in cap space if I am not mistaken and I think either one of those guys or both could go for 2-3M easily.

[DPG21920]

Actually, may be a math fail by me - do they have ~10M in cap space right now?

[Andthentherewas21]

Actually, may be a math fail by me - do they have ~10M in cap space right now?

The could always amnesty Haywood if they really needed capspace though.

[ace3g]

Mike Wells @MikeWellsNBA

Pacers r expected to offer Gerald Green a 3-yr, $10 million contract


Mike Wells @MikeWellsNBA

Gerald Green has moved to the top of the FA list for the Pacers as their wing player off the bench, according to source

[Ice009]

Mike Wells @MikeWellsNBA

Pacers r expected to offer Gerald Green a 3-yr, $10 million contract


Mike Wells @MikeWellsNBA

Gerald Green has moved to the top of the FA list for the Pacers as their wing player off the bench, according to source

How well did Gerald play last season when he got his chance? Was he anywhere near as good as Danny?

[ace3g]

I'd still like the Spurs to focus on either Dominic McGuire or James Singleton. Would give the Spurs another wing defender and can still play the PF spot. Both players get a good amount of steals and blocks.

[Ice009]

I'd still like the Spurs to focus on either Dominic McGuire or James Singleton. Would give the Spurs another wing defender and can still play the PF spot. Both players get a good amount of steals and blocks.

Are they both free agents?

[ace3g]

Are they both free agents?

Yes, and both are UFA.

[loveforthegame]

Minnesota to amnesty Darko.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/222269/Timberwolves_To_Amnesty_Darko_In_Order_To_Chase_Ba tum

[Russo21]

Just heard the Wolves are going to amnesty Darko to mate. I'd love to pick him up. He is massive. He'd be the biggest guy on our roster by far. In 2011 he averaged 9 points 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. He's 7 foot 275lbs. Could be a very good rebounding and defensive presence. He is only 27 years old and has never been mentoured by someone like Mr Duncan. His game could pick up learning from Timmy. He'd be a solid option. Gimme gimme gimme.

[CGD]

It's "Hoopsworld" so take it for what its worth.

In pertinent part:

"Sixers Interested in DeJuan Blair: DeJuan Blair is on the outside of the Spurs plans looking in, and word is the Philadelphia 76ers would love to have him as a possible replacement for Elton Brand.

Blair is owed roughly $1 million for next season and has grown frustrated with the Spurs. For the last two years Blair played a role in the regular season, only to find himself anchored to the bench in the playoffs.

The Spurs explored trading Blair in and around the draft but could not consummate a deal. Blair has told those around him he expected to be moved and with teams like Philly having real interest, a deal seems probable."

http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-am-nba-free-agency-falling-into-place

[Mel_13]

Asked if ‪#Sixers‬ have no interest in DeJuan Blair. "You are correct," replied team president Rod Thorn.

https://twitter.com/tmoorepburbs

[timvp]

:lmao HoopsWorld getting owned.




:depressed Blair has no value.

[Mel_13]

Bobcats are finalizing a deal to sign Lakers free agent guard Ramon Sessions, sources tell Yahoo! Sports.

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo

[Mel_13]

For those asking, Wolves options now when Blazers match: Courtney Lee, O.J. Mayo, Iguodala

https://twitter.com/JerryZgoda


Kinda funny if Minny winds up with Love and Mayo.

[DesignatedT]

Mayo is a FA?

[Mel_13]

Mayo is a FA?

Unrestricted. Memphis didn't extend the Qualifying Offer because they would have gone over the tax if he accepted it.

[DesignatedT]

Surprised I haven't heard his name more.

[Drom John]

Mayo's agent is not answering calls till the Hornets match Gordon. Then he's Phoenix bound.

[Mel_13]

Until getting Rashard Lewis, Heat were looking at FA F Anthony Tolliver. Teams now eyeing Tolliver: Chicago Dallas Cleveland Lakers Minnesota

https://twitter.com/christomasson

[Drewlius]

Breaking News: Jeremy Evans & Gary Neal Swap Identities? Neal to Jazz?

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2880/jeremygaryevansneal.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/191/jeremygaryevansneal.jpg/)

[ace3g]

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

C.J. Watson has signed a two-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets, according to sources close to the situation.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

RT @alanhahn: Meanwhile Knicks have confirmed they did not match Raptors' offer sheet to Landry Fields

[therealtruth]

I'm glad Danny Green didn't get the Jeremy Lin syndrome. Lin could show more gratitude to the team that gave him his chance but it seem he just cares about the money. He'll get more endorsement deals playing in NY and the team's style of play fits him more.

[Kindergarten Cop]

I'm glad Danny Green didn't get the Jeremy Lin syndrome. Lin could show more gratitude to the team that gave him his chance but it seem he just cares about the money. He'll get more endorsement deals playing in NY and the team's style of play fits him more.

While I somewhat agree with your take on Lin, I have to say that I see how he could feel disrespected by the Knicks as well. He feels that he played well enough to earn the starting position - yet his team was out chasing Nash, Kidd, etc. instead of trying to sign him to a long term deal first. At least it appears that the Spurs focused on Green first and showed that they highly valued his role on the team - and I'm also glad that Green accepted a reasonable (comparatively speaking) contract.

[jesterbobman]

I don't get Anger at Lin. He's worth so much financially to the Knicks, and with how he played, he's probably close to that value, especially in New York. He should get paid a portion of what he's worth, as he can only get a small portion.

[CGD]

When we're we supposed to know if the Bulls will match Asik? I thought it was today.

[Mel_13]

When we're we supposed to know if the Bulls will match Asik? I thought it was today.

He hasn't signed the offer sheet yet. Houston waiting for the Lin decision.

[timvp]

He hasn't signed the offer sheet yet. Houston waiting for the Lin decision.

And with the Knicks Lindecision, it could come down to the final day.

/lefty

[CGD]

This decision not to match Linn is odd. Part on me thinks they want to humble the guy a bit and remind him who is running the show, while at the same time tempering expectations in the fan base. Sure the Knicks traded for Felton, but its not like he or an aging Kidd are far superior options. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark...

[Obstructed_View]

With Kidd's DUI, they're probably rethinking that whole Lin thing.

[CGD]

He hasn't signed the offer sheet yet. Houston waiting for the Lin decision.

Interesting. If Asik doesn't sign the offer sheet or does and Chicago matches, timvp's thought about shipping Tiago to Houston for young parts is intriguing. Tiago is a nice piece to repackage to Orlando as well.

[TD 21]

Sam Amick: As @Aaron Brooks - free agent point guard Aaron Brooks - just tweeted, source confirms he has agreed to sign with the Kings (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html).

Alex Kennedy: Free agent Aaron Brooks is on the verge of signing a two-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html) according to sources close to the situation.

[Mel_13]

SACRAMENTO, CALIF., July 16, 2012 -- The Sacramento Kings announced today the team has waived Hassan Whiteside, according to Kings’ President of Basketball Operations Geoff Petrie.

Selected by Sacramento with the 33rd overall pick in the 2010 NBA Draft as a freshman out of Marshall, the 7-0, 235-pound center averaged 1.5 ppg (.444 FG%, .417 FT%), 2.1 rpg and 0.80 bpg in 19 games with the Kings over two seasons, appearing in just one contest during his rookie year after suffering a left knee injury midway through the 2010-11 campaign.

http://www.nba.com/kings/news/kings-waive-hassan-whiteside

[loveforthegame]

Interesting signing for the Kings.

Wonder what this means for Fredette since they're in love with Thomas.

I like Whiteside. I thought he showed promise.

[Mel_13]

Blazers GM Neil Olshey says the team will waive Dan Gadzuric, one of the pieces the team acquired in trade with Knicks.

https://twitter.com/BlazerFreeman

[Bruno]

The free agency market has been relatively quiet lately while there are still a lot of good free agents available. Tuesday is the last day to amnesty a player. I guess there will have more signing after that. On top of that, the Dwight Howard situation somewhat stalls the market.

[Mel_13]

NYDN reports former Bull Keith Bogans returns to Nets

https://twitter.com/swirsk054

[Mel_13]

Barring a last-minute trade, #wizards are inclined to designate Andray Blatche as their amnesty player, according to league sources

https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee

[Obstructed_View]

Barring a last-minute trade, #wizards are inclined to designate Andray Blatche as their amnesty player, according to league sources

https://twitter.com/MrMichaelLee

He just signed a contract last year. Wonder if someone will be dumb enough to bid on him.

[Mel_13]

He just signed a contract last year. Wonder if someone will be dumb enough to bid on him.

Required bid will be just 3x minimum salary. He'll get claimed.

[ajballer4]

Saw Diop is about to be amnestied. Could be a good 4th big

[Obstructed_View]

Required bid will be just 3x minimum salary. He'll get claimed.

Yeah, he's definitely worth a risk for that. I figured it was some percentage of his salary. :toast

[ace3g]

Gery Woelfel ‏@GeryWoelfel

Hearing Nuggets seriously discussing amnestying Chris Andersen. Has 2 years, $9M left on contract.

[Ice009]

Gery Woelfel ‏@GeryWoelfel

Hearing Nuggets seriously discussing amnestying Chris Andersen. Has 2 years, $9M left on contract.

What exactly did Anderson do to get in trouble with the police? In the playoffs, I recall them saying he was helping the police, or maybe they were just saying that to cover up for him and the police were looking at him for something?

[timvp]

Sounds like Birdman thought about playing baseball even though there was no grass on the field. I'd pass since not only is he an arrest waiting to happen, he's old and in decline.

[Obstructed_View]

http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_21062013/task-force-assigned-chris-birdman-anderson-case-awaiting?IADID=Search-www.denverpost.com-www.denverpost.com

I found a separate blog post where it's mentioned that the NBA scrubbed his name from Google searches related to the league. Could be the league covering their tracks, could be that they were tipped off. Pass.

[Chawaman]

IIRC I remember hearing he was caught with child pornography.

[Obstructed_View]

IIRC I remember hearing he was caught with child pornography.

You may have heard it, but it hasn't been reported in the news. The above link is the newest thing I could find. His lawyer says he was accused of it by a woman and her mother who were blackmailing him.

[benefactor]

The Mavs just signed OJ Mayo.

[Lincoln]

Great signing, disaster offseason to a ceiling of a top 5 seed

[slick'81]

mavs r stacked fckers

[Obstructed_View]

Milk Mustard makes teems l33t, y0.

[Reck]

What are we doing?

Every other team is making moves left and right and the Spurs are just sitting on their hands.

[Duncan2177]

Jermaine O'Neal wants to join lakers

Jermaine O'Neal will have a workout with the Lakers in Las Vegas on Tuesday.
O'Neal underwent season-ending knee surgery in February.

Via https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo

[Russo21]

Damn the Lakers just signed Antawn Jamison grrr

[Russo21]

Blatche got amnestied, or about to get amnestied, not sure if official. Wander who's going to sign that headcase. After gradually improving year by year culminating in very good 2011 campaign averaging 17 and 8, he kinda fell off a cliff in 2012 though. Given the right team and right mentor he could be a nice piece for someone.

[racm]

What are we doing?

Every other team is making moves left and right and the Spurs are just sitting on their hands.


Getting the key players of a team that won 20 in a row even with two guys added midseason?

Damn th
e Lakers just signed Antawn Jamison grrr



Shot 40% from the floor. Makes Kobe look efficient.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Kris Humphries 2-year, $24 million deal with Nets totally guaranteed,his co-agent Byron Irvin tells Y! Source said CHA offered 3-yr, $28mill

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Free agent Grant Hill has reached agreement on a deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tells Y!

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Clippers are still finalizing terms of the deal, but Grant Hill has committed to signing with them, sources tell Y!

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Lakers could be landing forward Antawn Jamison & center Jermaine O'Neal to minimum deals, sources tell Y! Jordan Hill interest remains, too.

[CGD]

Speaking of the Lakers, I caught one of their summer league games and liked what I saw from a Frech-Canadian center out of Gonzaga they had (i forget the name). Nice outside shot, long, NBA body.

Whats the deal with Jordan Hill. Wasn't he linked to criminal issues? I wonder if this is what is preventing him from getting more attention from other teams. You have to think he'd get more than the vet minimum.

[Mel_13]

Speaking of the Lakers, I caught one of their summer league games and liked what I saw from a Frech-Canadian center out of Gonzaga they had (i forget the name). Nice outside shot, long, NBA body.

Whats the deal with Jordan Hill. Wasn't he linked to criminal issues? I wonder if this is what is preventing him from getting more attention from other teams. You have to think he'd get more than the vet minimum.

Robert Sacre, a name that you'll hear for years on ST if he makes it with Lakers. He was the guy selected with the 60th pick after the Spurs took Denmon at 59.

Hill has been linked to Minnesota. They're waiting to see if Portland matches on Batum and opens up cap space.

[Andthentherewas21]

Speaking of the Lakers, I caught one of their summer league games and liked what I saw from a Frech-Canadian center out of Gonzaga they had (i forget the name). Nice outside shot, long, NBA body.

Whats the deal with Jordan Hill. Wasn't he linked to criminal issues? I wonder if this is what is preventing him from getting more attention from other teams. You have to think he'd get more than the vet minimum.

Jordon Hill reportedly choked one of his family members or girlfriend and is facing felony assault charges in Houston. Not sure whats going on with that now but the story broke back at the end of April so not sure he has gone to court yet.

[ace3g]

Ryan Wolstat ‏@WolstatSun

Forgot to tweet this yesterday. Alan Anderson will be back with the Raptors next season

[Spurs da champs]

Ryan Wolstat ‏@WolstatSun

Forgot to tweet this yesterday. Alan Anderson will be back with the Raptors next season

Thanks, defiantly didn't want to miss out on news about Alan Anderson.

[ace3g]

Thanks, defiantly didn't want to miss out on news about Alan Anderson.

No problem, reason why I posted in the "general" FA thread and not creating an entirely new one...

Sixers agree to terms with Royal Ivey


http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/sixerville/Sixers-agree-to-terms-with-Royal-Ivey.html

[DesignatedT]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt
Wizards, per source, are about to amnesty Andray Blatche.

[Bruno]

Thanks to ace3g for all these twitter news. I appreciate it greatly.

[Mel_13]

In other waiver-wire news, NBA teams notified this evening that Josh Childress has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine

And what happened to the sticky for this thread?

[TD 21]

In other waiver-wire news, NBA teams notified this evening that Josh Childress has cleared waivers and is now an unrestricted free agent

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine

And whay happened to the sticky for this thread?

And why isn't the trade thread either sticky or merged with this one?

[timvp]

Thanks to ace3g for all these twitter news. I appreciate it greatly.Ditto :tu


And whay happened to the sticky for this thread?I unstick it while the Game Blog is up so that there isn't an overload of stickies ... but I'll restick it after the game.


And why isn't the trade thread either sticky or merged with this one?It seems to work well as a separate non-sticky thread. Not quite active enough for a sticky, IMO. But maybe others agree with you . . .

[Mel_13]

I unstick it while the Game Blog is up so that there isn't an overload of stickies ... but I'll restick it after the game.

Thanks

[gambit1990]

if no one claims blatche, how long until he clears waivers?

[Mel_13]

if no one claims blatche, how long until he clears waivers?

Same time. He becomes a free agent when the league notifies the teams that he has gone unclaimed.

[gambit1990]

Same time. He becomes a free agent when the league notifies the teams that he has gone unclaimed.

how long do teams have to claim him?

[Mel_13]

how long do teams have to claim him?

48 hours. Deadline should be Thursday at 4PM San Antonio time.

[gambit1990]

thanks. i had thought it was longer than that.

[gambit1990]

blatche has shown some ability. i didn't know about any of this though:

Blatche was shot during a carjacking attempt in September 2005, was arrested in 2007 for soliciting sex from an undercover police officer and suspended for a game in December 2010 for brawling with teammate JaVale McGee outside a Washington nightclub.

He also clashed with coaches. In January 2010, then-coach Flip Saunders suspended him for a game after he was belligerent with the coaching staff.

At last season's home opener, Blatche addressed the crowd by saying: "This is your captain, Andray Blatche," and after the game complained there weren't enough plays being run for him.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/8174865/washington-wizards-use-amnesty-clause-troubled-forward-andray-blatche

[Bruno]

Yep, there are tons of red flags around Blatche:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/remembering-andray-blatche/2012/07/17/gJQAT5JmrW_blog.html

All these red flags could lead at no teams claiming him from waivers. A lot of teams might not even want him for free.

[Libri]

Yep, there are tons of red flags around Blatche:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/remembering-andray-blatche/2012/07/17/gJQAT5JmrW_blog.html

All these red flags could lead at no teams claiming him from waivers. A lot of teams might not even want him for free.

That's quite a file on Blatche.

[gambit1990]

i wonder what teams are interested in him.

and if the spurs could manage to help him get his act together.

[Nathan89]

On top of everything that makes the Spurs a better situation for a nutcase I think a big factor would be having Jack on the team to help transform Blatche. Instead of walking into a situation and seeing everybody as different than him he'll have Jack who he can relate to.

I wouldn't mind going after this guy if he goes unclaimed.

[CGD]

Yep, there are tons of red flags around Blatche:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/remembering-andray-blatche/2012/07/17/gJQAT5JmrW_blog.html

All these red flags could lead at no teams claiming him from waivers. A lot of teams might not even want him for free.

This is tragic if not hilarious....

[Darkwaters]

i wonder what teams are interested in him.

and if the spurs could manage to help him get his act together.

He sounds like rather a lost cause to me. Some people are just idiots.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

Another 11th-hour amnesty manuever: Clippers have released Ryan Gomes to become NBA team No. 15 to use their amnesty

[Da Spurs]

Gomes used to average about 12 points a game for several seasons and only scored 2 points a game in 32 games last year. Anybody know what happened? Will he clear in 48 hours?

[Andthentherewas21]

Gomes used to average about 12 points a game for several seasons and only scored 2 points a game in 32 games last year. Anybody know what happened? Will he clear in 48 hours?

The Clips got better

[DPG21920]

No thanks on Gomes. There was a time where I liked his game - but no longer.

[jon123spurs]

Even though he's a nut case I really like blatche. 6'11 guy who can score and block shots why not. 2 years ago he averaged 16 and 8 that's pretty good on my standards. Especially if we get him on the vet min. I really hope we can get him and finally maybe get rid of f'ing ginger.

[T Park]

A LA writer just wrote that AK47 has decided to stay in Russia.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Even though he's a nut case I really like blatche. 6'11 guy who can score and block shots why not. 2 years ago he averaged 16 and 8 that's pretty good on my standards. Especially if we get him on the vet min. I really hope we can get him and finally maybe get rid of f'ing ginger.

There are just certain players you know the Spurs won't ever touch. Blatche is most likely on that list. I think if the Wiz thought he'd EVER come around, they'd have kept him, but he's been one continuous train wreck since he got into the league. He's not some kid anymore, he's a seven year veteran who STILL doesn't have his shit together.

[Mel_13]

Nuggets signed Wolves free agent forward Anthony Randolph to a three-year deal paying $6 million, source tells Yahoo! Sports.

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/225425015171055618

[Redshadows]

I wonder what Spurs' plan is:

1.Trade Blair and then sign a PF.

2.Try to sign a PF no matter Blair is traded or not.

3.Nothing.

Just wondering...

[Ice009]

Nuggets signed Wolves free agent forward Anthony Randolph to a three-year deal paying $6 million, source tells Yahoo! Sports.

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo/statuses/225425015171055618

wow that is a nice signing for the Nuggets. They got some athleticism on that team.

[yavozerb]

wow that is a nice signing for the Nuggets. They got some athleticism on that team.

Athleticism has never been an issue for past or present nuggets teams..They just can never put it together to make deeps runs in the playoffs, EVER....

[Duncan2177]

wow that is a nice signing for the Nuggets. They got some athleticism on that team.

I agree good signing by the nuggets.:tu

[Mel_13]

Lakers have agreed to a one-year deal paying the minimum with free agent forward Antawn Jamison, a source tells Yahoo! Sports.

https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo

[DPG21920]

A One Year, Minimum deal? FML.

[Mel_13]

The Rockets have waived Jon Leuer and Jerome Jordan. When they clear waivers, Rockets will sign Omer Asik to offer sheet.

https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen

[CGD]

The Rockets have waived Jon Leuer and Jerome Jordan. When they clear waivers, Rockets will sign Omer Asik to offer sheet.

https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen

Add me to the folks interested in Leuer.

Mel_13, how does the waiver process differ here than in the amnesty context? Can only cap space teams bid, same 48 hour window, etc.?

[ace3g]

Toronto Raptors sign Jonas Valanciunas to rookie contract

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/article/1228494--toronto-raptors-sign-jonas-valanciunas-to-rookie-contract

[timvp]

I'm interested in how Jonas pans out. If the Spurs were thinking about trading TP for him, he better be pretty damn good.

[CGD]

Toronto Raptors sign Jonas Valanciunas to rookie contract

http://www.thestar.com/sports/basketball/nba/article/1228494--toronto-raptors-sign-jonas-valanciunas-to-rookie-contract

Isnt this guy supposed to challenge Davis for rookie of the year according to some?

[ace3g]

He will definitely get an increased workload with the Lithuania NT now with the Javtokas injury.


Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

Nazr Mohammed is close to signing with the Brooklyn Nets, according to source. He'll likely sign for the veteran's minimum in next 24 hours.

Alex Kennedy ‏@AlexKennedyNBA

Ronnie Price will likely sign a two-year deal with the Portland Trail Blazers. It sounds like the second year will be a player option.

[Wild Cobra Kai]

Add me to the folks interested in Leuer.

Mel_13, how does the waiver process differ here than in the amnesty context? Can only cap space teams bid, same 48 hour window, etc.?

There's no bidding, although there is some sort of claim order. You have to be able to take the whole contract on to your payroll by the rules of the CBA.

[timvp]

How the hell does Ronnie Price remain an NBA player? Dude has sucked for his entire career.

[Redshadows]

The Rockets have waived Jon Leuer and Jerome Jordan. When they clear waivers, Rockets will sign Omer Asik to offer sheet.

https://twitter.com/Jonathan_Feigen
Wow, Jon Leuer did a good job as a rookie and he is cheap.

Spurs should consider about him.

No news about Kenyon Martin?

[ace3g]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine

ESPN online link to Raps closing in on signing of John Lucas III (@Luke1luk) - http://es.pn/NPmnia

[MI21]

How the hell does Ronnie Price remain an NBA player? Dude has sucked for his entire career.

He had a nice dunk once and can shoot half court shots? That's all I got.

[DPG21920]

I'm interested in how Jonas pans out. If the Spurs were thinking about trading TP for him, he better be pretty damn good.

Is that true? I remember hearing some stuff about that, but didn't think there was any real smoke there.

[ace3g]

Rick Bonnell ‏@rick_bonnell

BREAKING: #Bobcats rescind qualifying offer to Derrick Brown.

[ace3g]

Pierre McGee ‏@JaValeMcGee34

Just signed with Denver, could not be happier! Thank you to the Kroenke family and the fans for their support. http://pic.twitter.com/Gp3qg91a

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo

Nuggets sign restricted free agent center JaVale McGee to a four-year, $44 million contract, a source told Yahoo! Sports.

[8FOR!3]

Jon Leuer would be a great signing for us.

[ace3g]

Via CSN Chicago

According to CSN's David Kaplan, the Bulls have signed veteran Vladimir Radmanovic to a one-year deal. Radmanovic confirmed to Kaplan that the one-year deal will be officially announced on Thursday.

http://www.iamagm.com/article/vladimir-radmanovi-signs-with-bulls#.UAeAmaNdC7s

Caja Laboral officially re-signs Andres Nocioni

http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/spain/41273/caja-laboral-officially-re-signs-andres-nocioni.html

[Mel_13]

The Blazers have waived Dan Gadzuric:

http://probasketballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/07/19/blazers-waive-dan-gadzuric-so-you-can-pick-him-up/

[ace3g]

Todd Ramasar ‏@tramasar

Ryan Hollins has verbally agreed to be a LA Clipper.
Retweeted by David Aldridge

[CGD]

Wolves after Leuer:

http://www.twincities.com/sports/ci_21113215/timberwolves-reportedly-wont-get-courtney-lee-but-considering?source=rss

[tmtcsc]

How the hell does Ronnie Price remain an NBA player? Dude has sucked for his entire career.

I have NO idea who you're talking about...which pretty much validates your opinion.

[ace3g]

Via Arizona Sports

The Phoenix Suns' search for a shooting guard has apparently come to an end, as they've reached contract terms with free agent Shannon Brown, who spent the 2011-12 season with the team. According to Arizona Sports 620's own John Gambadoro, the contract is for two years.

http://www.iamagm.com/article/phoenix-suns-resign-shannon-brown-for-two-years#.UAnEUqNdC7s

[Mel_13]

Wolves put in a waiver claim for Jon Leuer but Cleveland got him first

https://twitter.com/JerryZgoda

[slick'81]

so spurs lose out on the next great white hope

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Jordan Hill has reached agreement on a two-year, nearly $8 million deal with the Lakers, his agent Kevin Bradbury tells Y! Sports.

[Andthentherewas21]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA

Jordan Hill has reached agreement on a two-year, nearly $8 million deal with the Lakers, his agent Kevin Bradbury tells Y! Sports.

Well at least we know there is going to be one guy cheering for the Spurs when they play at Staples.

[Mel_13]

O7gi8AS-o4E

[ace3g]

Jerry Zgoda ‏@JerryZgoda

Timberwolves and Greg Stiemsma agree on contract terms

[spurs10]

^ Literally lol funny!

[spurs10]

Meaning the Jordan Hill applauding Tony, of course...

[8FOR!3]

Dan Gadzuric wouldn't be an awful signing. Good rebounder, decent defender in the post, virtually no offense.

[ace3g]

Steve Bulpett ‏@SteveBHoop

Stiemsma's locker wasn't even cold, and the Celts are already replacing him w/Jason Collins, last of Atlanta.

[FlAVaK]

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/41413/spurs-interested-in-bo-mccalebb.html

"San Antonio Spurs are seriously interested in Bo McCalebb..."

[Kindergarten Cop]

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/41413/spurs-interested-in-bo-mccalebb.html

"San Antonio Spurs are seriously interested in Bo McCalebb..."

Another PG? :wow This can't be serious, can it?

[NickiRasgo]

Smokescreen?

[jyra]

Another PG? :wow This can't be serious, can it?

This guy is not just some other PG. He is arguably the best PG outside the NBA right now.

I wouldn't get my hopes up though. The Spurs can only offer what's left over from the MLE or BAE.

[Ice009]

I'm interested in this guy too, but what would the Spurs do with all the guards if they were able to get him?

[Redshadows]

http://www.sportando.net/eng/usa/nba/41413/spurs-interested-in-bo-mccalebb.html

"San Antonio Spurs are seriously interested in Bo McCalebb..."
:wow

[racm]

Smokescreen. When was the last time the Spurs signed a guy they really liked outside of the draft?

Just puts Neal more and more on the trading block.

[Sense]

The guy is very explosive.. if we get this guy, this guarantees a trade right?

Is this site reliable?

[Bruno]

This rumor is very likely BS.
Spurs just don't have the money to sign a player like McCalebb.

[Spurs da champs]

This rumor is very likely BS.
Spurs just don't have the money to sign a player like McCalebb.

Or need.

[therealtruth]

Why does every team in the NBA believe they need bigs but the Spurs? The Spurs must have the best frontline in the NBA.

[MR-Clutch]

We have to have some kind of trade in the works if the spurs are truly interested in anot

[8FOR!3]

Ya'll say we have plenty of point guards but are Patty Mills, Nando De Colo, or Cory Joseph 100% legit backups? I don't buy into the rumor either, but it's not all that crazy to me.

Tony Parker - Bo McCalebb - Cory Joseph (D-League for 1 more year?)
Danny Green - Manu Ginobili - Nando De Colo (if CJ's D-League he can probably play both guard positions.)

If that were to happen though I'd expect Gary Neal = gone.

[Bruno]

I don't buy into the rumor either, but it's not all that crazy to me.


It is a crazy rumor. McCalebb is the best PG in Europe. Spurs absolutely don't have the money to sign him. Before looking at how he would fit in Spurs depth chart, the biggest reason to turn down this rumor is that it doesn't make sense money wise.

The likely explanation of this rumor is that Spurs were indeed interested in him a couple of months ago. For whatever reason, there is a leak now about it.

[ace3g]

Ric Bucher ‏@RicBucher

I'm on vacation but you know I can't pass a chance to serve and honor Jazz fans: Randy Foye signs 1 yr deal. Solid pick-up.

[racm]

Utah Clippers. Mo and Randy reunited :downspin:

Still they get a guy who, even if streaky, will provide a lot of 3s to space the floor for Millsap/Jefferson/Favors.

[RuffnReadyOzStyle]

Ya'll say we have plenty of point guards but are Patty Mills, Nando De Colo, or Cory Joseph 100% legit backups? I don't buy into the rumor either, but it's not all that crazy to me.

Tony Parker - Bo McCalebb - Cory Joseph (D-League for 1 more year?)
Danny Green - Manu Ginobili - Nando De Colo (if CJ's D-League he can probably play both guard positions.)

If that were to happen though I'd expect Gary Neal = gone.

Mills is a legit backup PG in the NBA. He showed that in Portland, and again when he got to play for us last year. I'm surprised people have so little faith in him - the FO knows he's a balla or they would've let him walk.

[racm]

20 points in 20 minutes to lead the Spurs in a blowout win over Cleveland.

27 points, torching Steve Nash in his last game as a Sun.

34 points and 12 assists playing alongside Cory Joseph/James Anderson/Derrick Byars/DeJuan Blair.

That Mills kid is another second round steal :toast

[spurs10]

Mills has been pretty damn impressive. I can't seem to find a re-cap of yesterdays game anywhere, but the few comments I've heard have been strong.

[Andthentherewas21]

20 points in 20 minutes to lead the Spurs in a blowout win over Cleveland.

27 points, torching Steve Nash in his last game as a Sun.

34 points and 12 assists playing alongside Cory Joseph/James Anderson/Derrick Byars/DeJuan Blair.

That Mills kid is another second round steal :toast

Not exactly an impressive resume when you take a closer look. The Cavs game was over after a 32-18 1st quarter, in a game where Luke Walton played 18 minutes. Granted Mills scored efficiently, but it wasn't exactly against top level players or subs.

Then there is the Suns game in which Mills went 9-23 for 27 points while both Channing Frye and Grant Hill were injured and didn't play, and Nash played a total of 17 minutes. To put things in perspective Josh Childress, who the money conscious Suns felt was worth amnestying this off-season, played 21 minutes that same game. In fact with the exception of Ronnie Price, no one on the Suns played fewer minutes than Nash and yet they only lost by 4.

Then there was the final game against GSW. Again keep in mind this was a GSW team that had to lose in order to have a chance at keeping their lottery pick. So in order to do that they started 5 rookies, played a total of 7 players with Chris Wright and Jeremy Tyler logging 46 and 44 minutes respectively.

That's not to say the Spurs were at full strength, since the Big 3 didn't play in any of those games, and Splitter and Green played only limited minutes in the GSW win. However none of those games are particularly good indicators of how he will workout as a full-time backup PG for the Spurs.

[ace3g]

PJ Tucker signs with the Suns

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/suns/articles/2012/07/23/20120723pj-tucker-returns-nba-phoenix-suns-after-long-wait.html#ixzz21WcIzIAg

might just be training camp spot

[Redshadows]

Kirilenko would play NBA next season?

[ace3g]

^ looks like it:

http://www.iamagm.com/article/andrei-kirilenko-has-decided-to-return-to-the-nba#.UA7r3KNdC7s

[timvp]

Ronnie Brewer to the Knicks for the minimum.

Man, under this new CBA, it seems like if a player can't cash in, he just signs with one of the five biggest market teams. :lol @ "parity"
/emo

[Bruno]

It's weird that Kirilenko is making the move now to go back to the NBA. A lot of teams have no money left. I'm not sure if there are teams that are good fits for him and with enough money left.

[jyra]

I think the Timberwolves are the most likeliest destination for AK47. They just missed out on Batum, so they still have $10+ million cap space. Kirilenko might be a little old for this team but he can do a lot of the things that Batum would have provided.

[ace3g]

It's weird that Kirilenko is making the move now to go back to the NBA. A lot of teams have no money left. I'm not sure if there are teams that are good fits for him and with enough money left.

Yeah, at first he wanted to come back to the NBA (CSKA coach said so in a article, along with other players not returning to CSKA), then he said he was coming back to CSKA, now he changed his mind again...