Now Official: Spurs Trade RJ for Stephen Jackson

[jiggy_55]

as per Ric bucher on twitter!

https://twitter.com/#!/RicBucher/status/180350798872576000

[jeebus]

lol

[TMT®]

GS would be way more willing then Milwaukee to take RJ away. This would be great.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Holy shit.

[Texas_Ranger]

yes, please.

[timtonymanu]

I really don't think Jackson is the same player anymore, but dumping RJ any way is a plus.

[swaggerjackson]

Plz god!

[Drewlius]

I just got wet.

[shyne]

I would shit myself please make it happen.

[Bruno]

That's crazy.

[TimmehC]

Holy shit. Please let this not be a tease.

[MannyIsGod]

Is there a god?

[The ADMIRAL 50]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


actually in all seriousness this would really screw up our cap space this summer. I'd welcome the trade for the short term goals of this season but in the long term I just dont know.

tbh we probably cant get anyone to come to SA anyways so fuck it lets pull the trigger.

[timtonymanu]

Please please let this happen! It would already get rid of one of our problems.

[shyne]

Jax, Manu, Neal, lots of clutchness

[loveforthegame]

Could we really be that lucky?

Not sure what GS would want with him unless they plan on trading one of the other wings away. But they're playing better than anything RJ could provide.

[TDMVPDPOY]

pls let it fkn rain!!!!

[Drewlius]

At least we won't have to sweat it out for to long. I believe the deadline is at 2:00PMCST.

[jcrod]

Wow, having sjax back would be awesome.

[doobs]

no freaking way ... right? don't want to get my hopes up

[MannyIsGod]

The deadline is one hour away so we'll known soon. Gonna suck if the Spurs screw up another deadline trade with late paperwork.

[Texas_Ranger]

well s jax does not want to play in GS, that's why he was already traded to Bobcats.

[DBMethos]

Lulz

[Sausage]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7691112/source-golden-state-warriors-san-antonio-spurs-talking-stephen-jackson-trade

[peacemaker885]

I think a majority of people here would want this to happen. This would be a reunion of sorts.

[ace3g]

bigger question if the trade happens, who starts? Kawhi or SJAX

[sa_butta]

Would be great for us if it happens, but not believing it till its a done deal.

[Mal]

Of course Kawhi will start. Second unit will run with one of big three, SJax and Neal.

[DBMethos]

If this does happen, Sjax would have to unlearn a lot of bad habits that he's picked up in the years since he was last here...in a very short amount of time. Plus, we'd have to hope that having him on the roster doesn't stunt Kawhi's development.

Still - he's better than RJ. :hat

[sa_butta]

bigger question if the trade happens, who starts? Kawhi or SJAX
I would have SJAX start and Leonard off the bench. Could change depending on who wins the battle going into the home stretch.

[Leetonidas]

Start Jackson at SG and start Leonard at SF

[doobs]

RJ must have demanded a trade to San Francisco.

[jiggy_55]

With less than hour before trade deadline, source says GS in advanced discussions about dealing Stephen Jackson to SA for Richard Jefferson.

@spearsnbayahoo
https://twitter.com/#!/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/180355057244573696

YEEESSSS PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!

[tomtom]

Holy shit lol

[Drewlius]

"SpearsNBAYahoo:
With less than hour before trade deadline, source says GS in advanced discussions about dealing Stephen Jackson to SA for Richard Jefferson. [via Twitter]"

[shyne]

Him and Manu off bench, they were great together. I want Kawai starting

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo


With less than hour before trade deadline, source says GS in advanced discussions about dealing Stephen Jackson to SA for Richard Jefferson.

[timtonymanu]

Start Jackson at SG and start Leonard at SF

:tu Lets replicate the 03 team.

[Dunc n Dave]

omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


actually in all seriousness this would really screw up our cap space this summer. I'd welcome the trade for the short term goals of this season but in the long term I just dont know.

tbh we probably cant get anyone to come to SA anyways so fuck it lets pull the trigger.

Not necessarily. If Jax doesn't pan out the Spurs could always amnesty him in the summer, like they were planning on doing to RJ anyway. SJax contract qualifies under the amnesty rules.

[peacemaker885]

Man this is surreal. All the major twitter feeds reporting this.

[Mal]

RJ must have demanded a trade to San Francisco.

But his buddy was just traded away from california

[Kuestmaster]

sjax is a shell of the player he used to be... but who knows, maybe with pop he regains his will. he can't be worse than dick for sure

[SenorSpur]

I'll believe it when I see it, but please God let it happen.

[Taco]

I just got wet.


:lol

[DJ Mbenga]

gotta believe spurs send out a first. Rj contract awful

[Spurs da champs]

:tu Lets replicate the 03 team.

:flag: Damn I Miss that.

[ChumpDumper]

The deadline is one hour away so we'll known soon. Gonna suck if the Spurs screw up another deadline trade with late paperwork.If they agree for the basics of the trade, they can get an extension IIRC.

[manufan10]

Start Jackson at SG and start Leonard at SF

This.

If this happens, and the Bobcats buyout Diaw, and he joins the Spurs...

:lobt2:

[Drewlius]

sjax is a shell of the player he used to be... but who knows, maybe with pop he regains his will. he can't be worse than dick for sure

SJax loves winning, you put him into a position where his team actually has a chance and he's going to die for it.

[lefty]

http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Yell0wPikmin/shakingandcrying.gif

[Mal]

This.

If this happens, and the Bobcats buyout Diaw, and he joins the Spurs...

:lobt2:

Now I`m wet too

[shyne]

sjax is a shell of the player he used to be... but who knows, maybe with pop he regains his will. he can't be worse than dick for sure

He dropped thirty plus on Kawai earlier this year.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA



Gregg Popovich had great success connecting with Stephen Jackson in San Antonio, and has always been eager to bring him back to the Spurs.

[timtonymanu]

Yeah S Jax is a former shell of himself but he's tough. God this has to happen.

[Quiet Strength]

http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Yell0wPikmin/shakingandcrying.gif

:lmao

[Sausage]

:tu Lets replicate the 03 team.

Let's go out and get Speedy Claxton too!

[justinandimcool]

how is SJax's defense nowadays?

If we get him i'm all for getting Diaw too. we staaaaaaaaacked.

[will_spurs]

Not necessarily. If Jax doesn't pan out the Spurs could always amnesty him in the summer, like they were planning on doing to RJ anyway. SJax contract qualifies under the amnesty rules.

I thought amnesty worked only for franchise with original contract, therefore not possible in any circumstance after a trade?!?

[manufan10]

David Aldridge ‏ @daldridgetnt
Source: Spurs, Warriors "close, but not done" on deal to send Stephen Jackson back to Spurs for Richard Jefferson. Pop has always loved SJax

[Sean Cagney]

I HOPE TO GOD this happens! PLEASE let it happen.

[Gino2882]

Jackson is definitely not the player of a few years ago, but god damn do I get tired of watching Jefferson. Jefferson NEVER seems to be giving much of an effort out there and has zero athleticism left.

[Sausage]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA


Gregg Popovich had great success connecting with Stephen Jackson in San Antonio, and has always been eager to bring him back to the Spurs.

[shyne]

S jax has always loved pop also.

[lefty]

With less than hour before trade deadline, source says GS in advanced discussions about dealing Stephen Jackson to SA for Richard Jefferson.

@spearsnbayahoo
https://twitter.com/#!/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/180355057244573696 (https://twitter.com/#%21/SpearsNBAYahoo/status/180355057244573696)

YEEESSSS PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!
http://i1030.photobucket.com/albums/y369/Yell0wPikmin/shakingandcrying.gif
http://www.majhost.com/gallery/Skarloey123/Otherstuff/joker.gif

[DBMethos]

Let's go out and get Speedy Claxton too!

Shit, I'd take Kevin Willis. Today.

[will_spurs]

Remember that GS has to tank hard this year to keep their draft pick, so RJ is an obvious choice!

[Spurs da champs]

@WojYahooNBA Close
Gregg Popovich had great success connecting with Stephen Jackson in San Antonio, and has always been eager to bring him back to the Spurs.

Gotta hope!

[SenorSpur]

For anyone interested, the salaries for both players look like this:

Stephen Jackson
2011-2012 - $9,260,000
2012-2013 - $10,060,000

Richard Jefferson
2011-2012 - $9,282,000
2012-2013 - $10,164,000
2013-2014 - $11,046,000 (player option)

[td4mvp21]

OMG, please happen.

[TDMVPDPOY]

we need a thug of this team

[I. Hustle]

Let me know when mengke bateer and Dev brown are on their way back and I'll get excited

[thekingrobert]

We also need him because he can create his own shot

[DJ Mbenga]

Jackson can't shoot anymore but his ball handling and experience is what you want . Jefferson can hit the 3 but nothing else

[lefty]

David Aldridge ‏ @daldridgetnt
Source: Spurs, Warriors "close, but not done" on deal to send Stephen Jackson back to Spurs for Richard Jefferson. Pop has always loved SJax
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y287/dropxaxheart/impatient.gif

[Kuestmaster]

He dropped thirty plus on Kawai earlier this year.

only thirty plus game he's had this year. also only two games with 20 or more points. but we don't need him to put this kind of numbers, with good defense and 12-15 per game it would be fantastic

[lefty]

Jackson can't shoot anymore but his ball handling and experience is what you want . Jefferson can hit the 3 but nothing else
At least he can hit big shots in the playoffs, unlike Bonner

[peacemaker885]

Man I haven't posted this much since forever. Hope this happens for our sanity!

[Spurs da champs]

only thirty plus game he's had this year. also only two games with 20 or more points. but we don't need him to put this kind of numbers, with good defense and 12-15 per game it would be fantastic

Well he's been at odds with Skiles all year.

[justinandimcool]

how is SJax's defense nowadays?

If we get him i'm all for getting Diaw too. we staaaaaaaaacked.

bump for an answer.

also interested to see if this is straight up. I know GSW wants to unload Biedrins too, and he's the only decent big we can get from them. thing is we'd have to get rid of a few more guys to get him and it's not worth it.

[dbestpro]

SJax has an attitude that is built for winning. He will give the Spurs an edge that RJ just has not found. His aggressive play may also rub off on some of the loafers (Blair). To say he lost a step may be better phrased as he has little patience for losing.

[silverblk mystix]

Throw Bonner in the deal and I will cream my 27" monitor....

[will_spurs]

@johnhollinger: What do you suppose the odds are of a Warriors-Spurs trade working out in GST's favor? 1%? 2% maybe?

:lol

[Drewlius]

http://i1121.photobucket.com/albums/l505/zwho/GIFs/nervous.gif

[Mal]

I wonder if this deal is straight up, or Spurs should add pick/ JA/ CJ/ DG.

[Kuestmaster]

I seriously didn't expect the FO to do this kind of move, but please, let this happen. It would be awesome for Kawhi to learn from a player with balls

[Drewlius]

SJax has an attitude that is built for winning. He will give the Spurs an edge that RJ just has not found. His aggressive play may also rub off on some of the loafers (Blair). To say he lost a step may be better phrased as he has little patience for losing.

He will bring it in statement games.

[Sean Cagney]

Jackson can't shoot anymore but his ball handling and experience is what you want . Jefferson can hit the 3 but nothing else

Thats crazy, when he was here he could shoot and his handles were bad :lol:lol. Jefferson can hit the three, until near the playoffs then even that part of him goes.

[rayray2k8]

Ehh... Usually speculation of any trades that involve the spurs never happen... So i dont think its gonna happen.. :|

[I. Hustle]

Damn. 10 out of 15 players from that team don't play anymore.

[SenorSpur]

I'm watching the Trade Deadline Show currently running on NBATV and David Aldridge confirmed what he has already reported, "the Spurs and Warriors are nearing a deal to swap Jaclson and Jefferson." He went on to say that "Pop loves Jackson, the team won a championship with him and Pop loves players who care. Say what you want about Jackson, but he desparately wants to win."

Stinging indictment against RJ - but nothing we didn't already know.

[Snow]

http://i704.photobucket.com/albums/ww46/JennyOwnsBrielle/Reaction%20images/437120-20japanese_macaque20lolwut20macaque20monkey20react ion_image.jpg

[timtonymanu]

David Aldridge just brought it up on NBATV. Of course, it was only mentioned for like 10 seconds.

[lefty]

I seriously didn't expect the FO to do this kind of move, but please, let this happen. It would be awesome for Kawhi to learn from a player with balls
Balls over DIck anytime

[Bruno]

If Spurs don't trade additional pieces like a first round pick, I like this trade.

With the recent moves done by other NBA teams, having cap space in 2012 looks way less interesting than few days ago.

[Sausage]

I wonder if this deal is straight up, or Spurs should add pick/ JA/ CJ/ DG.


Deal works if its only a swap according to ESPN's NBA Trade Machine

[dbestpro]

SJax also allows for Manu to run the backup PG. Could see Leonard, Manu, and SJax at the same time. RJ too limited mentally to run in that set.

[peacemaker885]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[Drewlius]

SpearsNBAYahoo:
Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y! [via Twitter]

[timvp]

Do it. Do it. Do it.

SJax sucks* but RJ sucks more.

[Drewlius]

Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo

[Kuestmaster]

it's done :D

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[Sausage]

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo


Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[Gino2882]

I can't imagine how Jefferson plays if this trade doesn't happen. That loafing bastard will just camp behind the three point line and play no defense.

[Mal]

Deal works if its only a swap according to ESPN's NBA Trade Machine

I know it works. But there something else must be an issue, cause there are still talking.

[ace3g]

Looks to be a done deal:

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Close

Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[Texas_Ranger]

Yeaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!

[Kori Ellis]

Freakin' awesome.

[timvp]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mal]

Done DEAL !!!

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[ajballer4]

Woohoo! Party time!

[timvp]

Greatest trade ever.

I don't care what happens.

[Kori Ellis]

This is like my dream trade. I'll take 55 year old broken down SJax over RJ any day.

TimmyD is probably thrilled.

[manufan10]

It's official!

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!

[loveforthegame]

Damn good Spurs. Damn good.

[Bruno]

Providing it's a straight up swap:


YEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

:danceclub

[will_spurs]

I wonder if this deal is straight up, or Spurs should add pick/ JA/ CJ/ DG.

If that's what it takes to unload RJ, I don't think the Spurs would mind seeing any of these players go. A pick could be a bit more problematic, but given how low the pick would be anyway...

ESPN Trade Machine seems to indicate there's a restriction for teams over the cap, so that they can only trade the player alone, not in combination with other players. But GSW is under the cap anyway so not sure.

[DDS4]

Pretty sure the Spurs will have to add a draft pick to sweeten the deal. No way the W's are gonna eat another $10-11M for another year.

[DisAsTerBot]

hell yes!!!!!!!!

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

No other considerations? Picks? Other smaller contracts involved?

[will_spurs]

Omfg

[Quiet Strength]

Fuck yes!

[biziofromdowntown]

Oh yesssssss lord!!!

[Sausage]

Woooooo

party like its 2003!!

[timvp]

I love this trade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111 11!!!!!!!!!!

I don't care about any side ramifications. I don't care that this probably doesn't help the Spurs win it all.

I couldn't stand RJ anymore.

And Stephen Jackson needed to come home.

[NASpurs]

I jizzed.

[shyne]

Check the quote under my name bitches!

[tomtom]

Fuck yeah!

[FvckMavs]

Hope we didn't give up a first round.

[NASpurs]

RJ is the fuck out of San Antonio. I don't know how to feel right now. I'm in cloud nine!

[td4mvp21]

YES!!! So happy to have SJax back.

[DBMethos]

The prodigal son returns!

[Fpoonsie]

Fuck. Yes.

[Mal]

Pack your shit RJ, and GTFO

[lefty]

Looks to be a done deal:

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Close

Warriors acquire forward Richard Jefferson from Golden State for forward Stephen Jackson, a source tells Y!
Fuuuuuuuuuuuck
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Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah





You guys know I wanted Jax back for a looooooooooooooooooong time



























This is amazing :cry

[wildbill2u]

If it was a straight up trade, then I guess it was worth it to get rid of RJ.

Now we have a talented black hole with the ego that says he wants to be #1.

I don't envy Pop and the coaching staff in trying to keep him in line. The big 3 will help but he's gonna have to accept the fact that he won't be the main man here.

[timvp]

Hope we didn't give up a first round.

Tbh, I'd give up a first rounder for this deal.

And the Spurs don't care about amnestying.

Thanks, Holt :tu

[sa_butta]

This is awesome, just a little worried about our big man situation.

[Sean Cagney]

RJ is the fuck out of San Antonio. I don't know how to feel right now. I'm in cloud nine!

WE GOT RID OF THE TWO and a half year headache that is RJ! I feel good. Jack coming home as well in time for the playoffs. Jackson torched us in a game this year so he can get motivated, but I aint mad at him.
If it was a straight up trade, then I guess it was worth it to get rid of RJ.

Now we have a talented black hole with the ego that says he wants to be #1.

I don't envy Pop and the coaching staff in trying to keep him in line. The big 3 will help but he's gonna have to accept the fact that he won't be the main man here.

He did it in 03 just fine, filled his role and was cool about it.

[InRareForm]

I MaKE LOVE TO PRESSURE is back!

[Doug Collins]

So fucking awesome!

[MannyIsGod]

Its Christmas in March.

[Creation88]

Welcome back baby!

[Sausage]

HRieYTW3zkM

[justinandimcool]

Omgggggggggggga;ldfjaf;dskfd;jaf;dfadsfds

[lefty]

I want to cry, have sex with all of you, then cry again

[Juggity]

Oh mah gawd. trade of the year.

What could GS possibly want with RJ? Have they seen him play?

[TDMVPDPOY]

does jax get back his no.3 jersey!!!!!!

yay whens his next rap single out?

[MaNu4Tres]

Hell yeah!

[ace3g]

In honor of Captain Jack returning to the Spurs:

GI6CfKcMhjY

[timvp]

If it was a straight up trade, then I guess it was worth it to get rid of RJ.

Now we have a talented black hole with the ego that says he wants to be #1.

I don't envy Pop and the coaching staff in trying to keep him in line. The big 3 will help but he's gonna have to accept the fact that he won't be the main man here.

The Spurs can handle SJax. Even at the very worst, if SJax won't play without an extension or is legitimately injury, this trade is addition by subtraction.

[Thompson]

Is Jackson injured, or is it possible he'll play tomorrow vs. Thunder?

[TDMVPDPOY]

actually the nba better start carving into that that nba trophy 11/12 spurs bitches

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

:yield traded to Warriors

:makemyday traded to the Spurs

[HarlemHeat37]

From a toughness and defense perspective, it's a great move..Jax is mentally tough, and he's long and intelligent on the defensive end..

From an overall basketball standpoint, it's a lateral move, possibly even a downgrade..Jax has been one of the worst offensive players in the NBA, the past few seasons..he can't shoot anymore, he's no longer productive..

The hope is that Jackson was being restricted by lack of motivation, playing for shitty teams..if that's the case, it'll be an upgrade..if not, it's a lateral move..

Fortunately, the playoffs won't affect him mentally, like Jefferson..as bad as Jackson has been, it's still worth the risk, as losing RJ doesn't affect the Spurs, either way, he's usually a negative..

My expectations are low, even though he's one of my favorites..

[manufan10]

It appears to be straight up:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-spears_richard_jefferson_stephen_jackson_trade_031 512

[peacemaker885]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports. [via Twitter]

[Obstructed_View]

Nice to come back from my grandmother's funeral to good news. The Spurs just made Lemonade.

[SenorSpur]

Fuck Yeah!

I'm so happy for this!. A great day in Spurs land! Nobody saw this coming!

Personally, I never wanted Jax to leave in the first place.

So long, Dick. He was a consummate professional off the court, but he sucked ass and lacked passion on the court.

Spurs don't have to use their amnesty exemption either.

Great freaking news!

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports.

--

Not a big deal

[ThePop]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports. [via Twitter]

fffff oh well, i'll still take it.

[timtonymanu]

This definitely makes up for how lackluster the offseason was.

Do you think the Spurs will still push hard for Diaw?

[NASpurs]

RJ is going to LOVE it in the San Francisco area btw. Pretty much on the nose.

[MannyIsGod]

This feels like we won a winning lotto ticket on the floor. Out of no where. It feels great.

[loveforthegame]

This link says a 1st round pick was included too.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/219803/Warriors_Spurs_Agree_To_Stephen_Jackson_For_Richar d_Jefferson_Trade

[Dr Cox]

His ego is terrible...but he wants to win, he will tone it down on the Spurs.


Get him healthy and improve our chances this year.


SJax>RJ

[SenorSpur]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports. [via Twitter]

No!

Don't give up 1st round picks!

[Obstructed_View]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports. [via Twitter]

Um, ouch.

[therealtruth]

At least he can hit big shots in the playoffs, unlike Bonner

Yeah but Bonner's still on the team.

[timvp]

Please don't fall apart. Get this ish done.

[Spursfan092120]

Damn...1st round pick too? Oh well. F it.

[Shastafarian]

This just begs for a "Beware the Ides of March" but it's Richard Jefferson. So....yeah. Buckets.

[TDMVPDPOY]

not happy with the draft pick being sent, shouldve given them that scrub james anderson

[yavozerb]

Marc J. Spears ‏ @SpearsNBAYahoo

Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports.

--

Not a big deal

Easily worth the 27th pick for this trade to go down...not even a second thought by RC

[Dr Cox]

but they also get a first round pick it looks like.....booooo


EDIT: acutally the 27th pick isnt that big of a deal..



love the trade!

[HarlemHeat37]

Jackson's ego won't be an issue, at all..the issue is whether he has anything left in the tank..

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

A late 1st round pick is worth less than the $11 mil RJ's getting in the final year of his contract.

[MannyIsGod]

Sucks we also gave up a first but its one less year as well. 10 million in possible cap space is probably worth a first rounder.

[manufan10]

It appears to be straight up:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news?slug=mc-spears_richard_jefferson_stephen_jackson_trade_031 512

Scratch that.

[Kori Ellis]

Who cares about the first round pick. The Spurs have enough youth coming in already. They got rid of RJ ... AND they got Jack. I don't care if they gave up two or three first rounders. ;)

[justinandimcool]

We lost a pick!? Send him back!!!!!!

[MannyIsGod]

I'm happy Jax is back, but really I'm more happy RJ is gone.

[loveforthegame]

It's worth giving up the first just to get RJ off the team. Pop won't be tempted to play him any more.

[Das Texan]

Hell

Fucking

Yes


!!!!!!!!!!


GTFO Dick.

[jmard5]

Spurs rejoice!

[VBM]

Gus johnson scream!!!

[SenorSpur]

RJ is going to LOVE it in the San Francisco area btw. Pretty much on the nose.

Are you saying RJ will now enjoy an upgrade in lifestyle?

That's cold.

[Mal]

I thought so. Straight up deal, seems too much like robbing Warriors. Oh , well. Spurs have talents in Europe to add to their roster next year.

[timtonymanu]

Start Parker, Jax, Leonard, Duncan, Splitter

Play Manu as the 6th man, Neal in the Kerr role

That's like the '03 championship team :lol

[Drachen]

Pack your shit RJ, and GTFO

double entendre
TBH


Oh and "SJAX FUCK YEAH, COMIN AGAIN TO SAVE THE MOTHERFUCKIN GAME YEAH"

[timvp]

SpearsNBAYahoo: Warriors also get a 1st round pick from Spurs, sources tell Y! Sports. [via Twitter]

Still a good trade. Got out of the last year of RJ's bloated contract without wasting the amnesty on him and getting nothing. At the same time, got a player who we know isn't going to shrink in big moments.

First round draft picks are worth about $3 million. The Spurs used a first rounder to remove about $10 million from their books? Great trade. Even if Buckets never wears a uniform, it's still a good deal.

[Chachachango]

JEsus crhisto amore mio. If this shit is true ill shit my pants and not take a shower for a few days.

[ivanfromwestwood]

CJ and JA were our true 1st round draft picks recently. spurs dont know how to draft in the first round unless its the #1pick. im not worried about the first round pick.

[peacemaker885]

WojYahooNBA: Miami, Boston, San Antonio will be aggressive suitors for Chris Kaman should he inevitably be bought out of Hornets deal, sources tell Y! [via Twitter]

[Kuestmaster]

is Sjax healthy? Don't think he will play tomorrow anyway but would be good to know

[Drewlius]

RJ is going to LOVE it in the San Francisco area btw. Pretty much on the nose.

No Homo?

[will_spurs]

Oh mah gawd. trade of the year.

What could GS possibly want with RJ? Have they seen him play?

I'm quite sure RJ's numbers will rebound in GS.

In any case: woohoo!!!!! :hat

[SenorSpur]

Still a great trade.

I was just hoping the 1st round pick is not for this year's draft. I was holding out hopes that the Spurs could grab a young big from this draft.

Oh well. Still a happy day with SJax back in the fold.

Let us all bow our heads and "make love to pressure".

[ace3g]

Maybe the Spurs are really confident they can sign Lorbek next season and consider him better than what that draft pick is worth. De Colo also a chance to come over.

[Kori Ellis]

is Sjax healthy? Don't think he will play tomorrow anyway but would be good to know

I think he has a B.S. injury but we'll see.

[Mugen]

Thank you "Mama there goes that man!" & "hand down, man down" for doing us a solid!

[Sausage]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA

Miami, Boston, San Antonio will be aggressive suitors for Chris Kaman should he inevitably be bought out of Hornets deal, sources tell Y!


Add SJax and Kaman, and BOOM

[DPG21920]

Jackson's ego won't be an issue, at all..the issue is whether he has anything left in the tank..

Agreed. But at least he has balls

[Sausage]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA

Miami, Boston, San Antonio will be aggressive suitors for Chris Kaman should he inevitably be bought out of Hornets deal, sources tell Y!


Add SJax and Kaman, and BOOM

[manufan10]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏ @WojYahooNBA Reply Retweet Favorite · Open
Miami, Boston, San Antonio will be aggressive suitors for Chris Kaman should he inevitably be bought out of Hornets deal, sources tell Y!

[Duncan2177]

:downspin::downspin::downspin::downspin:

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Shame that Bruce's boutique isn't still around. Would be one more '03 connection if The Pressure went there for a makeover to get ready for her man coming back to town.

[Tyrone Jenkins]

SJ is a career 35% 3pt shooter. This is a good trade if and only IF Pop can get SJ to play w/in himself and not jack up 3s out of rhythm. It's like the Spurs now have their "Meta World Peace" complement.

Why do so many SFs come w/ baggage (Lebron, Melo . . .)

[timvp]

The Spurs gave up two first round picks to dump Malik Rose's contract. They gave up Luis Scola to dump Jackie Butler's contract.

Giving up one first rounder to dump Richard Jefferson's final year player option ... plus getting back Stephen Jackson? By far the best salary dump the Spurs have ever done.

Worst come to worst, SJax doesn't play and Kawhi starts while RJ is in San Francisco. You won't see me shedding any tears.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Maybe the Spurs are really confident they can sign Lorbek next season and consider him better than what that draft pick is worth. De Colo also a chance to come over.

Future potential notwithstanding, Lorbek right now is probably better than any big the Spurs could get in this draft lower than pick 3.

[Kuestmaster]

I think he has a B.S. injury but we'll see.

thanks kori, hope is nothing serious

[DBMethos]

Worst come to worst, SJax doesn't play and Kawhi starts while RJ is in San Francisco. You won't see me shedding any tears.

:lol :tu

[Mal]

Spurs still can add Lorbek, DeSean Butler and/or De Colo next year. No biggy trading this pick

[VBM]

I will happily retire my Andre Blatche thread...:lol

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

It's a conditional first rounder. And in the mix of Kaman? Sweet Jesus, best deadline ever.

[timvp]

SJ is a career 35% 3pt shooter. This is a good trade if and only IF Pop can get SJ to play w/in himself and not jack up 3s out of rhythm.

This is a good trade excluding Stephen Jackson from the equation. Anything he does is a bonus.

You trade a late first round pick for $10 million every day of the week.

[timtonymanu]

Thank God it wasn't Josh Howard. And we traded the biggest liability on the team. :tu

I can't get over how awesome this is!!!!!

[Fabbs]

Why is Golden State falling for this?

[manufan10]

So much for the "We'll never get anyone to trade Jefferson to." :lol

[ffadicted]

So is this official now?

[cheguevara]

Holy fuck. Spurs and fans were willing to just drop Dick for nothing. Instead we get Jax back. motherfucker!

[DDS4]

I want to cry, have sex with all of you, then cry again

wut

[timvp]

It's a conditional first rounder.

Anyone got info on the conditions? It'd be sweet if it was like top 25 protected for a few years or something like that.

[CubanMustGo]

<--------- 1 for 2, not bad

[cheguevara]

worst thing that could happen is SJax shoots up Nueve lounge. Still an improvement over Dick Jefferson :lol

[Trill Clinton]

:wow I can-not believe it!!!

[will_spurs]

Why is Golden State falling for this?

Because SJax was going to cost them $20 million over the next 2 years and had already made it clear he didn't want to play for GSW again.

It's a straight-up salary swap + a pick for players who were just not playing for the franchise they wanted to.

It's a win-win situation, really.

[bklynspursfan]

Starting Jackson and bring Manu off the bench? Man....

[ivanfromwestwood]

do you think RJ gave Pop a list of teams he wanted to be traded to that only included San Fransico.lol its just too funny. if he comes out the closet i can see him becoming a fan favorite.

[will_spurs]

Now waiting for Spurstalk meltdown over news that the trade didn't go through because the Spurs filed the papers too late :lol

[timtonymanu]

do you think RJ gave Pop a list of teams he wanted to be traded to that only included San Fransico.lol its just too funny. if he comes out the closet i can see him becoming a fan favorite.

CROFL and GS considered and Pop told RJ at halftime so RJ played hard in the 2nd half.

[Bruno]

It's damn fun to see Jefferson gone and SJax back but I don't see the point of the trade. Keeping the pick and amnestying Jefferson was the better solution basketball wise.

I guess Holt is behind this trade and will enjoy the money saved.

[Winnipeg_Spur]

The Spurs gave up two first round picks to dump Malik Rose's contract. They gave up Luis Scola to dump Jackie Butler's contract.

Giving up one first rounder to dump Richard Jefferson's final year player option ... plus getting back Stephen Jackson? By far the best salary dump the Spurs have ever done.

Worst come to worst, SJax doesn't play and Kawhi starts while RJ is in San Francisco. You won't see me shedding any tears.


What about Rasho? Didn't Toronto give up a second rounder for the privilege of paying Nesterovic? :lol

[Fabbs]

Because SJax was going to cost them $20 million over the next 2 years and had already made it clear he didn't want to play for GSW again.

It's a straight-up salary swap + a pick for players who were just not playing for the franchise they wanted to.

It's a win-win situation, really.
Isn't Dickwad the same 2 years @ 10 each? :pop:

[MannyIsGod]

SJ is a career 35% 3pt shooter. This is a good trade if and only IF Pop can get SJ to play w/in himself and not jack up 3s out of rhythm. It's like the Spurs now have their "Meta World Peace" complement.

Why do so many SFs come w/ baggage (Lebron, Melo . . .)

New age spurs fans. SMH.

[Chachachango]

LOL I wonder how happy Pop is. He's probably popping wine bottles in his office and doing the shuffle dance. LOL

[silverblk mystix]

S Jax guarding Dirk....lol

S Jax guarding Kobe..lol

yes!

[yavozerb]

Isn't Dickwad the same 2 years @ 10 each? :pop:

Has a player option for year 3..

[The ADMIRAL 50]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVS3WNt7yRU

:toast

[JRHernandez88]

Holy shit that would be badass if that happened. THought it was bullshit till i saw it here. That would be awesome. We need that confidence and swag. Makes our team tougher for sure. :flag:

[will_spurs]

Isn't Dickwad the same 2 years @ 10 each? :pop:

Yes but he's happy to go there. SJax wasn't.

[jag]

At the very least guys can take showers again now that RJ isn't roaming the locker room.

[TDMVPDPOY]

i wanna see jax celebrate a basket by showin us his gun tatts again lol

[bklynspursfan]

I know this is the Jax thread but couldn't resist

Pounding the Rock ‏ @poundingtherock
My man @mtynan_PtR explains if it comes down to money for Kaman, Spurs have mini-MLE (~$3 mil). BOS/MIA only have vet min

[cheguevara]

Holy shit that would be badass if that happened. THought it was bullshit till i saw it here. That would be awesome. We need that confidence and swag. Makes our team tougher for sure. :flag:

it's a done deal

although GS fans are pretty happy he's gone. what did Jax do to that franchise?

[MoSpur]

I'm on Spurstalk everyday and read all that I think is worthy to be read. I haven't posted in a very long time because the first round exits have killed my spirit. Now that the Spurs have brought back my favorite Spur and got rid of my least favorite Spur, I am posting again. Where is that damn purple elephant dancing thing?

[Mal]

It's damn fun to see Jefferson gone and SJax back but I don't see the point of the trade. Keeping the pick and amnestying Jefferson was the better solution basketball wise.

I guess Holt is behind this trade and will enjoy the money saved.

How so ? Spurs added 4th deadly weapon. Good defender, good shooter, could fit immediately. He is hungry of basketball and playing in conteder.

[Bill_Brasky]

........I'm gonna need to change my boxers.

[Trill Clinton]

At the very least guys can take showers again now that RJ isn't roaming the locker room.

:lol