bulls want blair ........

[playblair]

hi haters

Chicago Bulls Rumors ‏@chicagobullsbot (https://twitter.com/chicagobullsbot) Chicago Bulls have expressed interest in San Antonio Spurs F Dejuan Blair. (Source: Rumor
Press)

Chicago Bulls Rumors ‏@chicagobullsbot (https://twitter.com/chicagobullsbot) Chicago Bulls if a trade is done at Deadline, Nate Robinson has a good chance at being one of the players sent out. (Source: Rumor Press)


http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=a7xk8jr

[Fireball]

we do not need Nate Robinson ... thats for sure

[DesignatedT]

Chicago Bulls Rumors ‏@chicagobullsbot
San Antonio Spurs have been trying to trade F Dejuan Blair for a while previously looking for a 1st Round Pick. No team was interested.
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[DesignatedT]

Nate Robinson isn't any worse then Neal or Mills but I don't think he's the answer.

[Spurs Brazil]

Only the Warriors, maybe the Raptors, would be dumb enough to give a 1st round pick for Blair

[td4mvp2k]

Blair 4 Bulls 1st?

[DesignatedT]

Bulls won't give up a first.

The Spurs can get rid of Blair for a 2nd anytime they want. Them holding out doesn't and hasn't hurt anything. Maybe someone will bite eventually.

[Juggity]

The Bulls can have Blair for free as far as I'm concerned. As long as he's somebody else's problem.

[timtonymanu]

:lol playblair

[jesterbobman]

Robinson for Blair, post return of Rose would be an acceptable deal. He gets talked of as a Gunner(which is true, to an extent), but he's shooting .437 from the field, is a good outside shooter(This year, 41% on 187 attempts), and is normally neutral an adjusted +/- models. RAPM is down, but IPV has him at -0.05, Gary Neal is at -3.15(http://talkingpracticeblog.com/2013/01/06/individual-player-value-ipv-ratings/). It's a good move.

[Mel_13]

Source: Rumor Press

Even Sheridan wouldn't claim that as a source.

[td4mvp2k]

Robinson....:nope

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Blair for Taj Gibson

[Strategic]

Please don't tease us like this.:drool::drool::drool::drool:

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

The only thing worth getting from the Bulls, is Taj and Butler.

[CGD]

Maybe there is truth to the Boozer-barg trade, and bulls are looking for some interior help to replace Boozer. Bulls would probably give up there late pick in this crappy draft for Blair.

[timvp]

I'd do Blair for Robinson in a heartbeat. Robinson is having a damn good year.

[jesterbobman]

Waiting for inevitable support for Robinson now that timvp has declared it makes sense.

[benefactor]

With the injuries at PG the Bulls aren't parting with Nate.

[Interrohater]

I'd trade Blair for Baynes straight up. If we get anything else, it's a bonus.

[benefactor]

Waiting for inevitable support for Robinson now that timvp has declared it makes sense.
Doesn't take a rocket scientist to see he's right on this one. Nate is about a thousand times better than anything the Spurs have at backup point. He's playing well for them though and they have a lot of injuries so it make no sense for the Bulls to do it.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Nate could work out on the team as the 2nd PG position is still in the air.

[ace3g]

Well Hinrich and Rose are close to returning so Nate could become expendable, but he is having a great year especially with the assists. Would be nice if we could get Butler from them to help with our perimeter defense.

Blair/Neal for Butler/Nate works in trade machine but just don't see that happening.

[Brunodf]

Blair for a bag of chips

[jermaine]

Nate for Blair would be a blessing. Yal may not like Nate, but he ays with heart an passion. He's Mills with leaping abilities. An I think better play making abilities too. Especially if we lose Jackson, we need someone with heart.

[JR3]

If we can get robinson for blair... that would be better than I would have ever imagined we could get for blair...

[benefactor]

Well Hinrich and Rose are close to returning so Nate could become expendable, but he is having a great year especially with the assists. Would be nice if we could get Butler from them to help with our perimeter defense.

Blair/Neal for Butler/Nate works in trade machine but just don't see that happening.
I doubt he does. Even with the both guys returning he's proven himself to be cheap, quality depth at PG. Moving him makes little sense for the Bulls.

[DapDaGenius]

Man I really hope they take him. Please do.

[xellos88330]

This could be interesting. I would think that the Spurs would need to ship someone else out along with Blair in order to get Robinson. If it is just a straight up deal, the Spurs are probably robbing the Bulls blind.

[BatManu20]

Nate Robinson is a chucker. No way Pop wants him. This would be a desperation move tbh and I consider it nothing more than a rumor.

[Beaverfuzz]

Blair for a new backboard and a couple of used basketballs.

[99 Problems]

Nate only comes here if no other jobs on offer. He knows Pop would have him stuck behind GNeal like our current guys. Nate got play time because of injuries and done well for a little guy. Here would be vet min and employed as half time entertainment only.

[hater]

:lmao nate robinson

this place will blow up if that monkeeballer ends up in silver n black

[Brunodf]

Nate Robinson is a chucker. No way Pop wants him. This would be a desperation move tbh and I consider it nothing more than a rumor.

Neal/RMJ

[LittleCriminal]

Scrub #45 for Nasty Nate??
Sounds too good to be true.
It would be cool to have him as the backup PG... However,

With both Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich hurt, Robinson is being relied upon at point guard, and his recent run of play has certainly increased Playblair's fantasy trade value, at least until Rose returns.

[EricB]

Nate Robinson is a chucker. No way Pop wants him. This would be a desperation move tbh and I consider it nothing more than a rumor.

Pop loves scoring point guards....

[benefactor]

:lol Pop not liking chuckers

[hater]

Pop used to hate chuckers until around a few years ago when we stopped winning championships

[spurraider21]

If playblair thinks this means the league sees Blair as a good player e should note that these same bills want to deal boozer for bargs

[Raven]

no fuckin way, i absolutely hate robinson.. i'd settle for a blair+ san antonio first rounder for the chicago first rounder

[Steve-O-Matic]

Uhh, guys, there's nothing wrong with being a bit of a "chucker" when you're knocking down 41% of your 3's and shooting a career high % overall like Nate is this season. He's also averaging 7.0 assists P/40 this season after averaging 7.8 last season - the two highest marks of his career. And he currently ranks 18th among all NBA players in assist-to-turnover ratio this season, and 20th overall in Assist Rate. We should be so lucky to get that for nothing more than the last few months of Dejuan Blair's contract.

[td4mvp2k]

Here would be vet min and employed as half time entertainment only.

:lol

[slick'81]

im sure theyd take blair for a 2nd nothing more

[Darius Bieber]

Blair for a round of Deep Dish Pizza seems fair.

[therealtruth]

We have enough undersized guards but this is an opportunity to get rid of Blair. Maybe you trade him for a pick.

[Monkeyboy14]

Blair, bonner and mills for BOOZER? I think we might be able to get by on that.... and throw in jack or diaw if needed. What do you guys think about boozer on this team?

[Strategic]

Blair for a bag of chipsAt least make it vinegar and salt chips, or that too close to a low first rounder?

[Brunodf]

Blair, bonner and mills for BOOZER? I think we might be able to get by on that.... and throw in jack or diaw if needed. What do you guys think about boozer on this team?

Bad contract. Spurs need a SG/SF stopper/backup PG.

[Russo21]

Cool. Blair for Noah. Neal for Rose. Pretty much sorts out the roster :lol

[Steve-O-Matic]

Blair, bonner and mills for BOOZER? I think we might be able to get by on that.... and throw in jack or diaw if needed. What do you guys think about boozer on this team?

Dude, the Bulls are not going to trade Carlos Boozer for that ridiculous collection of spares. Get your head out of your ass.

[loveforthegame]

Can we make the swap tomorrow night? Better deal than I thought we could get.

[DJB]

I'd do Blair for Robinson in a heartbeat. Robinson is having a damn good year.

[Strategic]

Not Boozer. Every time he makes a play he growls like some one just grabbed his nads. Too much of a diva.

[Monkeyboy14]

Dude, the Bulls are not going to trade Carlos Boozer for that ridiculous collection of spares. Get your head out of your ass.
I dont know, I mean apparently they are interested in Blair, and Boozer IS on the trading block. I think we could do it if we involved Diaw, Blair, Bonner, and mills

[letmk]

Since we are on all kinds of proposed trade rumors, I wonder if anybody thinks Beno would work second time around. I know the first time is not pretty at all, but he is much more experienced and better than any of our non-Tony PGs. Any thoughts?

[dbestpro]

Dude, the Bulls are not going to trade Carlos Boozer for that ridiculous collection of spares. Get your head out of your ass.

Actually that is exactly what they will trade him for to get out of his contract. If he ain't traded he could very well be cut in the off season to get his salary off the books. Trades in the NBA are no longer about equal talent, but rather what fits money wise.

[KL2]

Everybody calling Nate a chucker reminds me of people calling Ford a chucker before we signed him, in the right environment such as the Spurs that can easily change. I'd do that trade in a heart beat, the Spurs desperately need a backup pg and Nate is playing very well this year. His playmaking will do wonders for this team! They are thin at PG though, I wonder if Blair, Neal and Lorbek's rights would do the trick?

[PingPong]

Well, at least, Nate rebounds well as Splitter and has more blocks than Bonner.

:lol

[Steve-O-Matic]

Actually that is exactly what they will trade him for to get out of his contract. If he ain't traded he could very well be cut in the off season to get his salary off the books. Trades in the NBA are no longer about equal talent, but rather what fits money wise.

The Bulls are not looking to just do a salary dump on Boozer. If they move him it will be for some value in return, not for a handful of Bonners, Blairs and Pattys. They would never settle for an offer like that, and certainly could do FAR better elsewhere. Boozer is only 31 and still a very productive 20/12 guy (per 40), and while his contract isn't ideal it's certainly not the Eddy Curry-esque albatross that you're making it out to be.

[ElNono]

I would do Blair for Boozer's eyeliner straight up if the deal was there...

[cd021]

we do not need Nate Robinson ... thats for sure

Have you been watching the bulls? Nate has been playing great this year. Him and Henrick have done a great job of replacing an injuries all star pg. He would be an upgrade in terms of play-making over Neal.

[objective]

The Bulls are right at the apron. Spurs can't just give them Blair for a second rounder, they'd have take back one of their scrubs like Nazr Mohammed or Radmanovic, because I don't think the Bulls would dump Robinson.

[cd021]

Bulls won't give up a first.

The Spurs can get rid of Blair for a 2nd anytime they want. Them holding out doesn't and hasn't hurt anything. Maybe someone will bite eventually.

They're gonna be capped out heading into next season. Rose, Deng, Boozer, and Noah all making at least 12 million dollars and they really don't wanna go past the luxury tax. They are reportedly considering moving Boozer, who has been fantastic this season, for Bargnani just to save 5 million per season. A 1st rounder is guaranteed money for an unknown player, you at least know exactly what you're getting with a 4 year veteran. The Heat moved a 1st rounder to save cash this past draft.

[Interrohater]

Take him. For the love of all that is silver and black, take him off of this team. All I see in the first quarter is Blair getting abused and not able to rebound.

[freemeat]

Trade Machine says this is successful:

Chicago gets:
DeJuan Blair

Utah gets:
Stephen Jackson
Nate Robinson
Matt Bonner

San Antonio gets:
Al Jefferson

[TD 21]

Robinson for Blair, post return of Rose would be an acceptable deal. He gets talked of as a Gunner(which is true, to an extent), but he's shooting .437 from the field, is a good outside shooter(This year, 41% on 187 attempts), and is normally neutral an adjusted +/- models. RAPM is down, but IPV has him at -0.05, Gary Neal is at -3.15(http://talkingpracticeblog.com/2013/01/06/individual-player-value-ipv-ratings/). It's a good move.

Good post.

This would be an outstanding trade for the Spurs for a myriad of reasons . . .

- He's a good enough shooter to work off of Ginobili, but he's also also an explosive enough scorer and improved enough play maker that they could even give serious consideration to starting Ginobili.

- When engaged, he's not a bad on ball defender.

- Though still immature and goofy, he's got swagger and infinite confidence, which this team could always use more of.

- He'd free them up to trade Neal (and spare parts) for either a fourth big or another SF.

It makes sense for the Bulls if they don't move Hamilton, because between him, Rose, Hinrich, Belinelli and trying to find more minutes for Butler, Robinson will be hard pressed to stay in the rotation (they've also got Teague for depth). He's arguably having a better season than all of them, but I still think he'll be the odd man out. Plus, if the Boozer for Bargnani (and spare parts) trade goes through, then getting a big who has many of the same characteristics of Boozer back makes sense, too.

[024]

meh, it's not like blair will see playoff minutes anyways. robinson might have the possibility of contributing and it's much better than watching neal try to run the point during the playoffs.

[benefactor]

Not sure what Hamilton, Belinelli and Butler have to do with anything...seeings how none of those guys play PG. Teague is completely unproven and irrelevant at this point.

[Ditty]

I'll take a 3rd round pick. He sucks.

[Bong]

here's an article from projectspurs about bulls wanted blair http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/february/rumor-bulls-interested-in-blair.html
i hope they could come up with this trade to boost our wing protection http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b2fw2zb

[look_at_g_shred]

here's an article from projectspurs about bulls wanted blair http://www.projectspurs.com/2013-articles/february/rumor-bulls-interested-in-blair.html
i hope they could come up with this trade to boost our wing protection http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=b2fw2zb
Id really love this but I doubt this happens.

[Brunodf]

No Blair until garbage time= blowout win

[DesignatedT]

Trade Machine says this is successful:

Chicago gets:
DeJuan Blair

Utah gets:
Stephen Jackson
Nate Robinson
Matt Bonner

San Antonio gets:
Al Jefferson

lol.

[TD 21]

Not sure what Hamilton, Belinelli and Butler have to do with anything...seeings how none of those guys play PG. Teague is completely unproven and irrelevant at this point.

And neither will Robinson once Rose returns. Hinrich will back him up and when Robinson does play, it'll likely be as a combo guard (PG defensively/SG offensively) in tandem with Hinrich for stretches, so I put him more in the category with their wings. Teague is relevant in the sense that they're fine in terms of numbers even without Robinson.

[benefactor]

Numbers don't matter when a player is basically a body in a jersey and cannot be trusted to give minutes to. You don't put your trust in a rookie to help in the event of another injury when you have a veteran player you can keep around that is giving you 12/4 and shooting 41% from distance...at a measly 800k salary.

That would be stupid.

[TD 21]

Numbers don't matter when a player is basically a body in a jersey and cannot be trusted to give minutes to. You don't put your trust in a rookie to help in the event of another injury when you have a veteran player you can keep around that is giving you 12/4 and shooting 41% from distance...at a measly 800k salary.

That would be stupid.

Completely agree.

I'm just saying, by all accounts it sounds as if Robinson will not only be the odd man out, but could very well be moved, too. That being the case and Boozer's days likely being numbered (whether at the deadline or not), acquiring Blair makes sense.

[waisman]

draft 2nd pick ok
byebye blair

[crc21209]

Blair for Robinson is a no brainer. I would do that deal like NOW...

[outmap]

Bulls get Blair and Spurs 1st rd pick, Spurs get Bulls 1st rd pick.

[lil'mo]

Trade Machine says this is successful:

Chicago gets:
DeJuan Blair

Utah gets:
Stephen Jackson
Nate Robinson
Matt Bonner

San Antonio gets:
Al Jefferson

pfffft no fucking thank you

[Mr. Body]

Remember Speedy Claxton? Nate Robinson would be that kind of player for us, except a lot better.

[GINNNNNNNNNNNNOBILI]

Robinson could provide that extra spark off the bench that I hoped mills was gonna provide this year

[Sean Cagney]

Blair for a bag of chips

Exactly, just get him outta here. I would take NATE in a heartbeat for him, what good does keeping Blair do for SA?
Have you been watching the bulls? Nate has been playing great this year. Him and Henrick have done a great job of replacing an injuries all star pg. He would be an upgrade in terms of play-making over Neal.

Yeah, most can see that but some still question a trade of Blair for Robinson lol.

[antarescrane]

What about Blair, first round pick, Neal, for Jimmy Butler and Nate Robinson? Is that a pipe dream?

[cd021]

Exactly, just get him outta here. I would take NATE in a heartbeat for him, what good does keeping Blair do for SA?

Yeah, most can see that but some still question a trade of Blair for Robinson lol.

They were reportedly going to release Robinson last week. Trading him for a semi productive Center isn't laughable.

[Sean Cagney]

They were reportedly going to release Robinson last week. Trading him for a semi productive Center isn't laughable.

I would definitely take that trade.

[Fireball]

Have you been watching the bulls? Nate has been playing great this year. Him and Henrick have done a great job of replacing an injuries all star pg. He would be an upgrade in terms of play-making over Neal.

I am sure I have not watched the Bulls as often as you did. But being on the Spurs is always about attitude and I do not think Nate Robinson is Spurs material. Here he would get less minutes and I do not think he likes that ...

[MR-Clutch]

What about Blair, first round pick, Neal, for Jimmy Butler and Nate Robinson? Is that a pipe dream?

Yes, but that would be awesome.

[eDizzle20]

Nate Robinson for Blair sounds good to me, but I don't think that is enough for someone that could come off the bench for Rose and has played extremely well this season.

[Darkwaters]

Cool. Blair for Noah. Neal for Rose. Pretty much sorts out the roster :lol

People would still find something to bitch about. They'd probably convince you that if we didn't upgrade our backup SF spot from Stephen Jackson then we'd never have any chance at winning another championship.

[Darkwaters]

They were reportedly going to release Robinson last week. Trading him for a semi productive Center isn't laughable.

:lol What is laughable is to think that anybody actually thinks Blair is a center.

[crc21209]

Nate Robinson for Blair sounds good to me, but I don't think that is enough for someone that could come off the bench for Rose and has played extremely well this season.

Well there won't be enough playing time at the guard position once Rose comes back. They'll have Rose, Hinrich, Robinson, Rip Hamilton, and Bellinelli at the guard spots. Someone's got to go...

[spurs10]

Why would the Bulls trade Nate with Rose out? It's not very likely....

[crc21209]

Why would the Bulls trade Nate with Rose out? It's not very likely....

Rose is going to come back shortly after the All-Star break...

[Bruno]

The source behind it (Rumor Press) was in the past a bulls fan with great inside sources but I don't know if it still the case.
When you look at his twitter: https://twitter.com/NBARumorPress , he said that Blair is one of the many big men Bulls are looking at. Other options are: Mozgov, Anthony Randolph, Jermaine O'Neal, Hakim Warrick, Fab Melo, Greg Stiemsma, Hames Haddadi, Brandan Wright...

Nate Robinson would be a bad addition for Spurs. He is having a nice season but he is a ballhog which would step on Manu's toes with the second unit.

Bulls are awfully close to the apron. I don't even think Blair for Robinson or Blair for Radmanovic+ 2nd round pick work CBA wise. Because of that apron, Spurs having a full roster and being close to the tax, a simple 2 teams trade is almost impossible to do.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

theory 1 - the draft rights to nikola mirotic and radmonovic (or nazr.)

theory 2 (my theory of choice) - add sjax and bonner to a blair package for deng, radmonovic (or nazr.)

heard about mirotic from bulls forums. vaguely remember him falling in the draft. i think his buyout is expensive. hes a stretch 4. i've read bulls forum fans hype for him. maybe, for some crazy reason, chicago is just ready to be rid of mirotics buyout situation? nazr or radmonovic balance the cap and keep mirotics seat warm.

on the flip side, maybe chicago is ready to sign mirotic? they want to free up some cap space? butler looks good. so good that deng looks expensive and expendable? a nice juicy expiring winner like sjax. unguaranteed bonner. a strong faith in blair. boom.

kawhi and deng is a nightmare. the spurs would terrorize offenses and rain 3's. nazr knows the system and radmonovic is basically bonner. spurs get an open roster spot to save for our incoming 1st while auditioning d leaguers. i like the deng theory.

[spurraider21]

theory 1 - the draft rights to nikola mirotic and radmonovic (or nazr.)

theory 2 (my theory of choice) - add sjax and bonner to a blair package for deng, radmonovic (or nazr.)

heard about mirotic from bulls forums. vaguely remember him falling in the draft. i think his buyout is expensive. hes a stretch 4. i've read bulls forum fans hype for him. maybe, for some crazy reason, chicago is just ready to be rid of mirotics buyout situation? nazr or radmonovic balance the cap and keep mirotics seat warm.

on the flip side, maybe chicago is ready to sign mirotic? they want to free up some cap space? butler looks good. so good that deng looks expensive and expendable? a nice juicy expiring winner like sjax. unguaranteed bonner. a strong faith in blair. boom.

kawhi and deng is a nightmare. the spurs would terrorize offenses and rain 3's. nazr knows the system and radmonovic is basically bonner. spurs get an open roster spot to save for our incoming 1st while auditioning d leaguers. i like the deng theory.

bulls giving deng for cap relief :lmao

[TDMVPDPOY]

bulls giving deng for cap relief :lmao

deng has always been on the bulls trade table...him and boozer...

[waisman]

Will Robinson fit SAS ? I dont think so .
I want Butler or draft pick

[spurspokesman]

I'd do Blair for Robinson in a heartbeat. Robinson is having a damn good year.

This. He is fearless and has handles. Its obvious people don't watch basketball on this forum.

[Boomersgold]

This. He is fearless and has handles. Its obvious people don't watch basketball on this forum.

He's also a ball hog who's prone to taking questionable shots.

[cd021]

:lol What is laughable is to think that anybody actually thinks Blair is a center.

I guess you got me there, but he isn't really a PF either. No range whatsoever so Center is probably the closest.

[cd021]

He's also a ball hog who's prone to taking questionable shots.

Not really so much this season, from what i've watched he's played fantastic basketball while shooting a respectable 44% ( not bad for someone who is 7 inches shorter than me)

[cd021]

I am sure I have not watched the Bulls as often as you did. But being on the Spurs is always about attitude and I do not think Nate Robinson is Spurs material. Here he would get less minutes and I do not think he likes that ...

He really hasn't played big minutes for the majority of his career. He's only logged more than 25 minutes per game once in his 7 seasons. He can be knuckheadish but at this point he is basically Neal but can't actually attack the rim and finish. He is also shooting better than Neal this season, and has a long history of explosive performances. He, this season at least is playing like a true pg instead of an significantly undersized 2 guard. I'd expect Pop to keep him on a lease to keep him in check.

Per 36
18.5 ppg
43.8% FG
41% 3pt
6.3 apg
2.3 tpg

[DDUBB1770]

Gaining Nates toughness would make me feel better if indeed we did have to let go of jax in a trade, he is our best trade piece as far getting something quality in return, but we do need his wiener hitting mentality in the playoffs, Nate would help replace that loss.

[Samr.]

Pop would never approve a trade that brings in someone who was once in the dunk contest.

[Mel_13]

Pop would never approve a trade that brings in someone who was once in the dunk contest.

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/1228/pg2_a_barry_400.jpg


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHIoS9ZUupI

[8FOR!3]

Jimmy Butler's the Bulls' best perimeter defender. No way in hell they give him up for Blair. It'd be a blessing if we get Nate Robinson for him. We lose a guy who's not really in the rotation and we gain a legit (one of the best) backup point guard.

[I. Hustle]

Blair for a sausage deep dish (X-large of course) and a Jordan jersey.

[manufan10]

He's also a ball hog who's prone to taking questionable shots.

Gary Neal?

[Budkin]

Ballhog chucker Nate Robinson is not a good fit for the Spurs. I'd rather keep Blair.

[TheCerebral1]

Two seconds and seeya. It gives more time for Baynes in scrap minutes.

[dbestpro]

He's also a ball hog who's prone to taking questionable shots.

At first I thought you were talking about Blair. On second thought, I still think you are talking about Blair.

[silverblk mystix]

Blair is really under-appreciated here - I don't get it. If anyone should be traded - it is Bonner.

The day Blair goes to another team and becomes a solid player - the same people that hated on him here will be crying about it here.

Blair has a couple of things you can't teach - a nose for the ball and heart. The coaching staff should just work on him and with him to help him become a better all around player instead of looking to trade him.

[manufan10]

Blair is really under-appreciated here - I don't get it. If anyone should be traded - it is Bonner.

The day Blair goes to another team and becomes a solid player - the same people that hated on him here will be crying about it here.

Blair has a couple of things you can't teach - a nose for the ball and heart. The coaching staff should just work on him and with him to help him become a better all around player instead of looking to trade him.

One of the main reasons that they're looking to trade him is because he's at the end of the contract. He will more than likely not resign with the Spurs, so they're looking to actually get something in return for Blair instead of just letting him walk after this season. It's in the Spurs best interest.

[TDMVPDPOY]

One of the main reasons that they're looking to trade him is because he's at the end of the contract. He will more than likely not resign with the Spurs, so they're looking to actually get something in return for Blair instead of just letting him walk after this season. It's in the Spurs best interest.

dunno which dumb kent GM is going to give him more than minimum per season

[manufan10]

dunno which dumb kent GM is going to give him more than minimum per season

I think that Blair would probably be looking for a place where he'll get the opportunity to get playing time. He's not getting that with the Spurs any more.

[Boomersgold]

Gary Neal?

Exactly. Why would we trade Blair for another Gary Neal? Although, I do suppose that Robinson has slightly better ball handles than Neal.

[silverblk mystix]

One of the main reasons that they're looking to trade him is because he's at the end of the contract. He will more than likely not resign with the Spurs, so they're looking to actually get something in return for Blair instead of just letting him walk after this season. It's in the Spurs best interest.


Maybe...

or maybe he will re-sign with the Spurs - for a low price. He is a rotation player who could be had for a "Spurs" price. (cheap)

[TMT®]

Do people really want Robinson on the current roster? Would just make things more complicated for the guard rotation. And for one of our bigs nonetheless with our already thin front line? Pass. Not sure why timvp even likes the idea of this trade, tbh.

[manufan10]

Exactly. Why would we trade Blair for another Gary Neal? Although, I do suppose that Robinson has slightly better ball handles than Neal.

I wouldn't be opposed to a combination of Blair/Neal for Robinson, tbh.


Maybe...

or maybe he will re-sign with the Spurs - for a low price. He is a rotation player who could be had for a "Spurs" price. (cheap)

I just don't see why Blair would want to resign in San Antonio. He's gone to playing a significant amount of minutes to rarely getting any playing time. I'm not ruling it out completely, but in my opinion I don't see Blair coming back.

[pad300]

I would be very happy with a Blair for Robinson swap. One thing that hasn't been emphasized in this thread, is that Nate can, due to absolutely FREAKISH athleticism, can defend players much bigger than him. Pop has a tendency to like small ball alignments; Nate's a good piece for that, because he can defend even against some SF's - even if he is giving up 6 or 7 inches.

[SenorSpur]

Like others have said, the idea of a Blair-for-Robinson trade is a bad one. I'd much rather the Bulls return a player like Jimmy Butler, but no way in hell that happens. Outside of that, I've read some others posts suggesting the Spurs hold out for either the draft rights to Nikola Mirotic or a late first rounder. Either of those would be better options, yet I seriously doubt the Bulls give up their expected late-first rounder for Blair. Then again, it really depends upon how much they want him.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

yes shut up with the backup point guard stuff already. the spurs are so overloaded with guards.

what if jackson doesn't re-up for cheap in the offseason? what if he isn't worth re-uping for cheap in the offseason? how about a young or quality sf/stretch 4?

add nate robinson!? you haven't seen trade machine threads yet. neal, mills, decolo, cojo, and green minutes. robinson would feast on them all, or get pissy on the pine.

i would rather the spurs keep blair than trade him for a pg. but if the bulls want him... http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-bulls-confidential/2013/01/jimmy-butler-future-sg-or-luol-deng-replacement/

[Interrohater]

yes shut up with the backup point guard stuff already. the spurs are so overloaded with guards.
There's a difference between having too many guards and having a quality backup point guard. This team gets all sorts of discombobulated when TP leaves the floor.

[playblair]

blair playoff minutes = :lobt: spurs

[td4mvp2k]

This. He is fearless and has handles. Its obvious people don't watch basketball on this forum.

"Fearless and Handles" :lol

[manufan10]

blair playoff minutes = :lobt: spurs

:lmao

[DrunkTXLabrat]

There's a difference between having too many guards and having a quality backup point guard. This team gets all sorts of discombobulated when TP leaves the floor.

so what? thats on pop, not the guards. pop needs to decide on the rotation already.

imo decolo manu diaw is the best backup core.

they can small ball, aussie connection, with mills baynes. 3 ball with neal bonner. or get tough with jax and blair. cojo can stay in the d league until injury or contract year.

adding another guard for bonner or blair is dumb. looking at rotations this way, the spurs actually could stay put and keep being the best in the league. this thread might have turned me into a keep blair spurs fan. the biggest reason i doubt blair is a good tough guy big is he's got that 30 30 bynum stank.

[boutons_deux]

Isn't Nate Robinson, as a Celtic, the creep who shoved Duncan running down the court for no apparent reason other than Duncan is a classy guy and Robinson is a punk?

[td4mvp2k]

Isn't Nate Robinson, as a Celtic, the creep who shoved Duncan running down the court for no apparent reason other than Duncan is a classy guy and Robinson is a punk?

I know KG said "Happy Mothers Day MF" to TD

[KaiRMD1]

An undersized center/power forward who can't jump for an undersized point guard who can jump but is stupid? I don't know......

[Spur|n|Austin]

blair playoff minutes = :lobt: spurs

bahahahaha :lol

[Stabula]

Send him away for free

[TDMVPDPOY]

i do this trade just to see this clown jump on duncans all ready broke back from the heavy coat riding of players on this team...to fall down on national tv

[Dverde]

Only Bulls player I could see us trading for is Rip. Bulls want to keep Jimmy Butler. I don't see a need for Robinson with the Spurs at this point. I think Rip would be great as Ginobili/DVerde insurance in the playoffs. The Blair/Rip salaries don't match to do that trade straight up and the Bulls would have to take on Bonner or a mix of other parts. Don't think the Spurs will give up two bigs for 2 guard.

[ace3g]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

[manufan10]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

You always beat me to it. :lol

[txstr1986]

Ace3g is like our own personal reporter.

[loveforthegame]

Spurs can't give him away. :lol

[playblair]

Spurs can't give him away. :lol

blair hate ...........


Hear Boston, Miami, Portland have interest

[manufan10]

Blair for Birdman, straight up. :lol

[DesignatedT]

I'm assuming they're just asking for a pick or some cash at this point. Doubt they get a player in return unless it's an international prospect or something.

[Russ]

They didn't exactly feature him tonight (if Chicago is the suitor).

[DesignatedT]

Offered to Detroit. I wonder what they want in return.

[manufan10]

I saw somewhere that they were asking for a first round pick.

[Bong]

got this another rumor for blair: Broussard: Blazers Interested In Spurs F DeJuan Blair?
http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/2/11/3978930/broussard-blazers-interested-in-spurs-f-dejuan-blair

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Rafael Uehara mentions the rights to Kostas Papanikolaou as a potential target for a Blazers trade.

[TD 21]

Rafael Uehara mentions the rights to Kostas Papanikolaou as a potential target for a Blazers trade.

I was just thinking this.

[apalisoc_9]

Rafael Uehara mentions the rights to Kostas Papanikolaou as a potential target for a Blazers trade.

Expect KBP to return to the forums

[FuzzyLumpkins]

As I was watching the game tonight my brother came in while was Blair was playing. I was screaming at the TV, "where the hell is Blair on the offensive glass." Now keep in mind my brother is a NCAA hoops fan and not much into the pro game but he said to me "Blair does a half ass job blocking people out and I have yet to see him jump for a rebound."

My brother is right.

[DesignatedT]

Here's some previous discussion on Papanikolaou

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192307&highlight=kosta

[TDMVPDPOY]

nba should have a loan system, pay him to sit on another team to suck dick...fck that shit sucking the life out of the spurs

[Trainwreck2100]

If the bulls get blair and he plays well, he'll be played ny Tibbs till his non ACLs explode

[DesignatedT]

He doesn't have any ACLs....

[HeroSquad]

He doesn't have any ACLs....

or REBs or BLKs. Dude is crafty offensively, but not what the Spurs need right now. Still I'd rather keep him than force a trade.

[playblair]

blair is an elite rebounder ................


DeJuan Blair B-
Another outstanding night rebounding-wise

[Bruno]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Will SA finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. SA talked with Toronto wks ago but nothing brewing now.

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

A quick look at what potential trades could be:

- With Toronto:
Blair for Quincy Acy or for Alan Anderson.
Spurs would trade for Acy only if they like him because he has some guaranteed money after this season. Alan Anderson will need to agree at a the trade. Raptors could also offer a 2014 second round pick.

- With Detroit:
Matching salaries won't be an issue since they have a trade exception big enough for Blair. Spurs could get a second round pick.

- With Boston:
Blair for Barbosa.
Barbosa is out for the year and would be waived. A 2014 second round pick could/should be added.

- With Miami
Blair for Pittman.
Pittman could/should be waived. Miami hasn't a lot to offer with only his own second round picks that will be very late ones in the years to come.

- With Portland.
They have a trade exception big enough to take Blair and could offer nice little incentives like a good second round pick or the rights to Papanikolaou. Victor Claver is also a possibility that I find attractive. Claver has played these last 3 years with De Colo in Spain so Spurs know him damn well.

[swaggerjackson]

I think he would be purely situational type player, but Blair for Jared Jeffries would be ok with me. Jeffries is very long and has quick feet. I haven't seen him play in a while (not a good sign obviously) but he could be a nightmare to opposing guards when he was in Washington. Again I don't think he would crack the rotation, but he is a guy that could throw in every once in a while just because players are not used to having such a quick, long armed defender. I don't know how likely it is, or if it even works moneywise. But that is my two cents. I would rather keep Blair for insurance than give him away for a 2nd round pick. Honestly just hang on to him. It is a long shot but we could possibly even do a sign and trade with him in the offseason. Who knows.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pV1vcckscGg

[Strategic]

I credit Blair's individual successes to playing in the Spurs system. He's 6'7" and has shown no ability for shooting outside of the low box. I don't really want to see the Spurs package him with anybody this year because the other Spurs either have a role or an upside. If he wants out, by all means trade the man to an eastern team. I see no use for Dexter Pittman as he cannot make a layup or a free throw. Would rather have a second round pick, at least that has a value. Maybe a team like Miami or Boston would take Blair and a second round pick for a low first rounder?

[temujin]

A quick look at what potential trades could be:


- With Portland.
They have a trade exception big enough to take Blair and could offer nice little incentives like a good second round pick or the rights to Papanikolaou. Victor Claver is also a possibility that I find attractive. Claver has played these last 3 years with De Colo in Spain so Spurs know him damn well.


The Papanikolau acquisition has been talked about before.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200554&page=4&highlight=trade+blair

Page 4.

It would be a very good acquisition.

[Bruno]

The Papanikolau acquisition has been talked about before.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=200554&page=4&highlight=trade+blair

Page 4.

It would be a very good acquisition.

Very interesting and I agree that he would be a nice acquisition.

[PingPong]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) SA offered D Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

Ask for Pierce, Bosh or Le Bron for Blair. Just resign him for a salary matching and... voilá!

:eyebrows:eyebrows

/Playbair mode OFF

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

The Spurs are among the teams with interest in Hawks forward Josh Smith, a source told Yahoo! Sports. Keep in mind, Hawks general manager Danny Ferry was previously with the Spurs. http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nba-power-rankings--spurs-still-the-best-162422963.html

[Spur|n|Austin]

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--nba-power-rankings--spurs-still-the-best-162422963.html

:wow

[Darkwaters]

Papanikolau would be a respectable pull for Blair. Especially considering that Blair is a 13th man at this point anyways.

Has there been any word on whether Papanikolau wants to come to the NBA or not?

[jyra]

http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knicksblog/papanikolaou_getting_drafted_by_wtcvfM5JLyEeKFy4tz H7vK#axzz2KisPatTt

(http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/knicksblog/papanikolaou_getting_drafted_by_wtcvfM5JLyEeKFy4tz H7vK#axzz2KisPatTt)
Knicks GM Glen Grunwald said Thursday night Papanikolaou will play this season in Greece and his earliest Knicks arrival is 2013-14. He has a buyout for next year at nearly $1 million. Friends say the 21-year-old wants to play in the NBA in 2013-14 if the money and opportunity is right after leading Olympiakos to the Euroleague title in his coming-out party.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

A quick look at what potential trades could be:

- With Toronto:
Blair for Quincy Acy or for Alan Anderson.
Spurs would trade for Acy only if they like him because he has some guaranteed money after this season. Alan Anderson will need to agree at a the trade. Raptors could also offer a 2014 second round pick.

- With Detroit:
Matching salaries won't be an issue since they have a trade exception big enough for Blair. Spurs could get a second round pick.

- With Boston:
Blair for Barbosa.
Barbosa is out for the year and would be waived. A 2014 second round pick could/should be added.

- With Miami
Blair for Pittman.
Pittman could/should be waived. Miami hasn't a lot to offer with only his own second round picks that will be very late ones in the years to come.

- With Portland.
They have a trade exception big enough to take Blair and could offer nice little incentives like a good second round pick or the rights to Papanikolaou. Victor Claver is also a possibility that I find attractive. Claver has played these last 3 years with De Colo in Spain so Spurs know him damn well.


that sounds like the winner

[CGD]

This was also posted re Blair and Blazers:
http://sports.yahoo.com/news/dejuan-blair-nice-fit-trail-blazers-233100906--nba.html

[ace3g]

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[DPG21920]

Personal life, not NBA ^

[ace3g]

^ probably just hoping one day his tweets coincide with a trade, lol

[spurraider21]

301498093034151936

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301498382650863616

Did Whataburger close?

[FireMicoHalili]

nba should have a loan system, pay him to sit on another team to suck dick...fck that shit sucking the life out of the spurs
Classy. And straight too. Touché.

[FireMicoHalili]

Please don't bash him here. Scouts might come across this page. They might offer Jimmy Butler or Vic Claver. Not bad for me.

[AussieFanKurt]

:lol emo blair

[Dex]

http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/2/11/3978930/broussard-blazers-interested-in-spurs-f-dejuan-blair



The Portland Trail Blazers are linked to San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair in a rumor.

Chris Broussard of ESPN.com reports on Twitter that the Portland Trail Blazers could have interest in San Antonio Spurs forward DeJuan Blair.


Will San Antonio finally part with DeJuan Blair? Word is he could be gone before 2/21. San Antonio talked with Toronto weeks ago but nothing brewing now.

San Antonio offered DeJuan Blair to Detroit but nothing. Hear Boston, Miami, Portland could have interest.

Back in December, Blazers GM Neil Olshey said in a radio interview that his team could look to add rebounding help at the deadline or in the summer.

Blair, 23, is averaging 5.3 points and 3.9 rebounds per game in 13.9 minutes in 38 appearances this season.

Blair was a 2009 second-round pick who was red flagged because he has, um, unusual knees. The Blazers passed on Blair three times. At the time, then Blazers coach Nate McMillan told Blazersedge that Portland "didn't have Blair on our board. We thought he would be gone."

Kevin Pelton of ESPN.com (Insider) writes that Blair is a good "buy low" target...


As silly as the notion of "showcasing" players sounds, the psychological impact of the recency effect suggests it makes sense to make the last impression of a player on the block a positive one. Showcasing a bad player won't work, but feeding minutes to a trade candidate buried on the bench is perfectly sensible because most players perform better with regular playing time.

Blair is a perfect example. He's been in and out of the rotation all season, which has made it difficult for him to live up to his track record of solid production in terms of points, rebounds and high-percentage shooting. Given heavy minutes the next couple of weeks, Blair easily could come up with a couple of double-doubles to tempt teams looking to shore up their frontcourt for the stretch run.

-- Ben Golliver | [email protected] | Twitter

[Dex]

Broussard using Blair to meet his quota:


NBA Trade Rumors: DeJuan Blair offered to the Pistons; Detroit said no thanks

Did the Detroit Pistons have a chance to rectify the great mistake of "the wrong DeJuan"?

According to ESPN reporter Chris Broussard (H/T TDP), the San Antonio Spurs have actively engaged a number of teams, including the Detroit Pistons, as it tries to unload itself of the unhappy DeJuan Blair.

It is unknown what the Spurs are trying to get back in return but whatever they proposed to Detroit was apparently rejected, according to Broussard.

My question is why Dumars would reject such a move. Unless the team is in full tank mode (unlikely) and unless the Spurs were trying to extract Kyle Singler (perhaps) or a first-round draft pick (also unlikely), I don't see what the Spurs could have offered that didn't make perfect sense for Detroit.

Yes, Blair has fallen out of the rotation in San Antonio, but he is still an extremely useful player, especially in an area of glaring weakness for Detroit -- rebounding. And this issue has only been exacerbated since the injury to Andre Drummond.

While Blair isn't the rebounding dynamo he was in college he is still solidly above average at grabbing boards on both sides of the floor. He also has a respectable offensive game, finishing well at the rim by having enough athleticism to finish on cuts and using his body well in the paint. He also has a more respectable mid-range game than incumbent Pistons starter Jason Maxiell.


Dafuq? :downspin:



So if it isn't that Blair doesn't fit in Detroit then what could it be? Maybe the Spurs are simply asking for too much for a player out of the rotation, on the last year of his contract, and who has a perception of a player who feels like he will be ready to earn a big paycheck this offseason.

But as far as assets are concerned it isn't easy to imagine what could possibly have been discussed simply because: 1. Blair makes just about $1 million 2. The Spurs aren't going to trade anyone but their five lowest-paid players because they are all integral parts of their rotation.

This means the highest-paid player the Spurs could have asked for is Brandon Knight. Even Will Bynum and Maxiell would be off the table.

Drummond is obviously not in the discussion. I don't think the Pistons would trade Knight and I don't think I would trade Kyle Singler for a rental like Blair. So that leaves Kim English, Khris Middleton, and Slava Kravtsov.

If I can speculate beyond proper reason, maybe they have their sights set on Middleton. We've not seen much of Middleton this season but we do know that he was drafted before English, given a longer guaranteed deal than English and graded very highly be Detroit. If the Pistons were afraid Middleton wouldn't be there for their next pick (just four picks away) perhaps they thought the Spurs (always active in the second round) would trade into a spot and draft him. Again, I have no evidence for this. Just thinking out loud.

Would you say no to a trade of Blair for one of those three players and perhaps a second-round draft pick? Am I being short-sighted for thinking I would say yes to something that would amount to a rental for a team not bound for the playoffs? Do you think the Spurs were asking for even more than I'm conjuring up here?

Help me understand people. I want to see the proper DeJuan in the Pistons red, white and blue.

[ace3g]

Pop: "Great job Blair raising your trade value, now go sit your ass down"

http://binaryapi.ap.org/dcefd9bd66d14e14ba33cf74e1ab300b/940x.jpg

[crc21209]

:lol

[Kidd K]

Blair for Taj Gibson

That will never happen. Taj Gibson is much better than DeJuan Blair. Taj is basically Blair with more height, speed, and a jumpshot.

[playblair]

absolutely false ............ blair has dominated taj ...............

[Amuseddaysleeper]

That will never happen. Taj Gibson is much better than DeJuan Blair. Taj is basically Blair with more height, speed, and a jumpshot.

:lol

Because I was actually serious