Trade Deadline Deals and Rumors

[Seventyniner]

I think that if the Spurs get Redick, it will be because they consider him an upgrade over Green and would try to include Green in the deal.

[Chinook]

why would you play a three guard lineup when you have jackson?

I wouldn't. I also wouldn't trade for Redick. I'm just saying that that could be a reason to do it.

In any event, Redick would take some assets to obtain. I don't even see where he fits, but less how he could improve the team enough to make the trade worthwhile.

[Spur|n|Austin]

what is the possibility of jackson being traded?

Do you want odds or what? I don't think anybody here really has that answer.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

I'd probably cry if Buckets gets moved, unless we got someone better.

Anyone comfortable with him getting moved should think back to our game 6 with OKC last year. The guy would have hit 20 threes if we'd let him shoot more. The guy is nails.

If we're going to ride Bonner into the sunset of the TD Era, then Popdamnit, Buckets needs to be on that court to help Tim go out guns ablazing.

[moisaenz]

I'd probably cry if Buckets gets moved, unless we got someone better.

Anyone comfortable with him getting moved should think back to our game 6 with OKC last year. The guy would have hit 20 threes if we'd let him shoot more. The guy is nails.

If we're going to ride Bonner into the sunset of the TD Era, then Popdamnit, Buckets needs to be on that court to help Tim go out guns ablazing.

He might not be playing well this season but who knows in the playoffs, besides I can not think of a player that the spurs can get thru trade with his contract that is willing to play in san antonio.

[Samr.]

11:24 a.m.: Spurs legitimately in on Redick

Several teams are chasing Magic sharpshooter J.J. Redick, but the Spurs could be emerging as a serious threat to land him, says Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski.

Adrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojYahooNBA

I discounted San Antonio-Redick talks a bit earlier, but sources insisting there are legitimate scenarios in play that make Spurs a factor.

Rob Mahoney’s take:

The Spurs don’t have any pressing need for another perimeter shooter, but why miss out on a viable fit who is very much attainable? J.J. Redick, Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green would set up the Spurs with a fantastic core of role players to rotate in alongside Tony Parker, Tim Duncan and Manu Ginobili, and the acquisition of Redick’s Bird rights would give San Antonio a good shot at re-signing him for the long haul. San Antonio is still an unlikely landing spot given the poor value of their first-round pick and minimal trade assets, but the team would be a great fit for Redick.

[elemento]

The more I think, the less I believe Redick in SA

It simply makes no sense. The only thing that makes some sense in my mind would be San Antonio involved as a 3rd team. Milwaukee is interested in Redick, but Orlando doesn't want Moute because of his long-term contract. Something like Redick going to Milwaukee, Moute going to SA, and Blair + Bonner + SAS 1st going to Orlando.

[dbestpro]

Jax's injury has affected him quite a bit, prticularly in shooting the three. By playoff time, he will be hitting that shot. There is no way Jax is going anywhere. His expiring contract is much too valuable to the Spurs, and with his family issues, the Spurs just will not send him away.

[moisaenz]

Jax's injury has affected him quite a bit, prticularly in shooting the three. By playoff time, he will be hitting that shot. There is no way Jax is going anywhere. His expiring contract is much too valuable to the Spurs, and with his family issues, the Spurs just will not send him away.

Yeah I don't think POP would make him leave after all he's been through...

[smaka]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
J.J. Redick and his wife own an off-season home in Austin, and with chance to win, prospect of trade to Spurs is beyond appealing to him

[benefactor]

Even if it's just a rental, I'm all for giving away a first for Redick. At this point the Spurs are almost certainly at their last championship opportunity. Might as well push the chips into the table and see what happens.

[jiggy_55]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
J.J. Redick and his wife own an off-season home in Austin, and with chance to win, prospect of trade to Spurs is beyond appealing to him.

[NASpurs]

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[cd98]

What are we talking about needing to do to get Reddick? Don't we need to give up a player as we already have 15 players signed? Don't we have to trade a player and a pick? If so, I guess we'd trade Neal as he is expiring contract and basically the same type of player as Reddick. Other than that, I think we say no.

[manufan10]

Thought this was a rather interesting tweet:

TrueHoop (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=TrueHoop) Henry Abbott
If Lakers forced to choose Dwight Howard or Kobe Bryant, "youth carries the day" writes Kevin Pelton (Insider)http://t.co/wvzBOFPKrp

[Kermit]

I heard JJ Reddick owns a home in Austin.

[smaka]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Milwaukee has fallen back in pursuit of Redick, league sources tell Y! Sports. Bucks aren't out of it, but "less likely," one source says.

[moisaenz]

What are we talking about needing to do to get Reddick? Don't we need to give up a player as we already have 15 players signed? Don't we have to trade a player and a pick? If so, I guess we'd trade Neal as he is expiring contract and basically the same type of player as Reddick. Other than that, I think we say no.

why neal if we have blair?

[Mal]

Thought this was a rather interesting tweet:

TrueHoop (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=TrueHoop) Henry Abbott
If Lakers forced to choose Dwight Howard or Kobe Bryant, "youth carries the day" writes Kevin Pelton (Insider)http://t.co/wvzBOFPKrp

No one, absolutely no one is going to take Bryant. Only way is by amnesting him.

[cd98]

Thought this was a rather interesting tweet:

TrueHoop (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=TrueHoop) Henry Abbott
If Lakers forced to choose Dwight Howard or Kobe Bryant, "youth carries the day" writes Kevin Pelton (Insider)http://t.co/wvzBOFPKrp

Ouch!. But that won't happen. There is not even enough time to explore a Kobe trade, especially with his no-trade clause. Same with trading Howard. And why risk trading Kobe unless Howard has signed an extension?

[moisaenz]

Ouch!. But that won't happen. There is not even enough time to explore a Kobe trade, especially with his no-trade clause. Same with trading Howard. And why risk trading Kobe unless Howard has signed an extension?


the lakers show will be solved in the summer...

[manufan10]

No one, absolutely no one is going to take Bryant. Only way is by amnesting him.

Yeah, I think they're referring to an end of the season scenario:

ESPNNBA (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=ESPNNBA) The NBA on ESPN
If Lakers keep Dwight Howard, he can force them to choose "Kobe or Dwight?"

[Spur|n|Austin]

A little less then 3 hours til deadline; I'm starting to figure we aren't going to make a move..

[Samr.]

Adrian Wojnarowski ✔ @WojYahooNBA

Milwaukee has fallen back in pursuit of Redick, league sources tell Y! Sports. Bucks aren't out of it, but "less likely," one source says.

[cd98]

why neal if we have blair?


I thinkwe are fine with the team we have. Especially is none of the other contenders do a trade that makes them better. I am of the opinion that the Spurs should keep Blair because we have an old Tim Duncan and an injury-prone Splitter (maybe that's not quite fair as he's been healthy all year, but he has had injury issues in the past). Baynes is not near as skilled or reliable as Blair. And we all know Bonner and the playoffs. I wouldn't get rid of any bigs unless we had a quality backup in the bag.

Neal is the same as Reddick. Maybe Reddick is a better shooter, at least this year. So that's the only trade I'd do. Plus Neal would love the opportunity to outright chuck the last half of the season in Orlando.

[Samr.]

I'm just curious what the Spurs would include in a deal for Reddick.

[Seventyniner]

With the Spurs being "beyond appealing" to Redick, I wonder if the FO thinks they can resign him relatively cheap (nowhere near the rumored $10M/year)? Again, that only happens if the FO thinks Redick is a decent upgrade over Green.

[Mel_13]

The bit about the Austin home is interesting. If they see Redick as a significant enough upgrade over Green, and if they have good reason to believe they can retain him long-term, then something like Green plus Bonner for Redick plus O'Quinn might actually make sense.

Edit: Looks like Seventyniner had the same thoughts, but a bit sooner.

[Samr.]

Chris Broussard ✔ Chris_Broussard

Detroit out of running for JJ Redick, source says

Sounds like Orlando has a deal ready. Hopefully it's with the Spurs.

[Joyrider]

If the spurs are that interested in JJ, then there has to be a second trade in the works to move Neal/Green/Mills/De Colo to create the playing time since Magic only want a pick and not more players.

[Despot]

Kobe would be pretty hard to trade, given his salary and no trade clause. Especially now with the new lux tax rules . Also, You think he would voluntarily let Dwight take over his team?

[NASpurs]

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[dougp]

The bit about the Austin home is interesting. If they see Redick as a significant enough upgrade over Green, and if they have good reason to believe they can retain him long-term, then something like Green plus Bonner for Redick plus O'Quinn might actually make sense.

Edit: Looks like Seventyniner had the same thoughts, but a bit sooner.

I wonder if Manu has talked to the FO about retiring after this season, and the Spurs see a Redick / Green combo for the future.

[Despot]

Redick is an awesome player. hope we get him

[manufan10]

Kobe would be pretty hard to trade, given his salary and no trade clause. Especially now with the new lux tax rules . Also, You think he would voluntarily let Dwight take over his team?

I think the tweet is referring to an end of season scenario if the Lakers don't move Dwight today. I don't have Insider, so I'm not sure what the article states.

[jiggy_55]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Despite efforts, Spurs will fall short in bid for J.J. Redick, league sources tell Y! Sports.

[Texas_Ranger]

the best trade scenario would be that the Spurs give up Bonner, Blair and Mills/Neal/De Colo + draft pick and get Redick and Kyle O'Quinn. Wouldn't like to give them Diaw, Green or Jax.

[Despot]

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Screw Redick he's a lousy player. we don't need him

[manufan10]

Redick is an awesome player. ope we get him


Screw Redick he's a lousy player. we don't need him

:lol

[Despot]

I think the tweet is referring to an end of season scenario if the Lakers don't move Dwight today. I don't have Insider, so I'm not sure what the article states.

I understood that. Regardless it holds true for now or the summer.

[Mel_13]

I wonder if Manu has talked to the FO about retiring after this season, and the Spurs see a Redick / Green combo for the future.

Anything's possible, but I don't believe that Manu has made any decision about his future yet. I think it's more likely that the Spurs simply view Redick as a significant enough upgrade over Green to pay the additional salary to keep him. We'll have a partial answer, at least, in the next three hours.

[dbestpro]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Despite efforts, Spurs will fall short in bid for J.J. Redick, league sources tell Y! Sports.

Not like we had a hole to fill, nor would it have been that he would be the player that would put us over the top.

[Chinook]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Despite efforts, Spurs will fall short in bid for J.J. Redick, league sources tell Y! Sports.

I'm crossing myself right now. Thank the heavens this trade looks like it's not going to happen.

Still, I hope it's a smoke screen.

[manufan10]

I understood that. Regardless it holds true for now or the summer.

I see what you're saying. As someone else pointed out, the only way it happens is if the Lakers amnesty Kobe, but I don't see that happening.

[Texas_Ranger]

damn, hope that doesn't mean we want Gibson now.

[NASpurs]

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[NASpurs]

:lol Pop fucking around with others

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[cd98]

How can we get Gibson without giving up someone in the process? A second round pick aside, we still have 15 on our roster. Is there anyone worth dropping for him? I don't think so, unless he can handle ball pressure from Eric Bledsoe.

[Despot]

:lol

Figured I'd get the spurstalk player meltdown out of the way.

[NASpurs]

Pop should really stop texting offers of Bonner+ Blair for LeBron.

[cd98]

:lol Pop fucking around with others

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Sounds like someone is copying and pasting all the trade machine posts from Spurstalk and sending those offers to other teams.

[Brunodf]

Get rid of Bonner/Blair/Neal, trade for Mbah or JJ or picks or cash or meals, whatever, just get rid of them!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bklynspursfan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
So far, Spurs don't have a deal in place for expiring contract of DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Trade deadline is 3 PM ET.

[Spursfanfromafar]

For a normally discreet and tactful organisation, the Spurs have been quoted in rumours way too much close to this trade deadline.

[Mel_13]

For a normally discreet and tactful organisation, the Spurs have been quoted in rumours way too much close to this trade deadline.

Well, they've been mentioned..

[Despot]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
So far, Spurs don't have a deal in place for expiring contract of DeJuan Blair, league sources tell Y! Trade deadline is 3 PM ET.

Spurs must still be demanding a 1st rounder. Either that or any other team that wants him is waiting for other trades to go down first.

[tdunk21]

Chris_Broussard (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=Chris_Broussard) Chris Broussard
Portland asking for a 1st round pick for JJ Hickson and finding no takers so far.

[ThePop]

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They wanted augustin last year too, he would be a good get. I guess the lakers like longhorns.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Well, they've been mentioned..

True.. "mentioned". Even that is odd. It wasn't so much in the previous years. I suppose since their heist last season of Jackson plus the later post-waiver deal of Diaw has made them a target for rumour mongering.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs must still be demanding a 1st rounder. Either that or any other team that wants him is waiting for other trades to go down first.

I thought they were going to take the best offer if nothing else came up, at least that's what was reported. (Though I'm skeptical of any trade rumors for us) Probably right with the 2nd part, teams waiting for the first domino to fall

[Mel_13]

True.. "mentioned". Even that is odd. It wasn't so much in the previous years. I suppose since their heist last season of Jackson plus the later post-waiver deal of Diaw has made them a target for rumour mongering.

My theory has always been that agents account for most of these rumors. The best way to attract interest to their clients is to suggest that the Spur FO has interest. It's the recognized seal of approval.

[will_spurs]

I really wish Blair and Neal would be moved for just about any vaguely decent back-up PG and back-up SF.

I don't really care who the Spurs would get, it's all about preventing Pop from overplaying them come playoffs time.

[Mel_13]

The past three postseasons say there's no danger of overplaying Blair.

[letmk]

I think Spurs are in more need of a Ridnour than a Redick.

[Richie]

Would happily trade our 1st + Bonner for Hickson

[look_at_g_shred]

Would happily trade our 1st + Bonner for Hickson

This. Although i believe Rip City like Blair.

[Darius Bieber]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=auwe9vt

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/005/309/doitus4.jpg?1318992465

[Texas_Ranger]

why is Portland trading JJ, he's playing great.

[look_at_g_shred]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=auwe9vt

http://i0.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/005/309/doitus4.jpg?1318992465

Wow that's horrible.

[timtonymanu]

why is Portland trading JJ, he's playing great.

They're probably tanking now and he's a free agent this summer so they don't want to have to lose him for nothing.

[ThePop]

Wow that's horrible.

6+ inch upgrade

[Mel_13]

2 hours left.

[Texas_Ranger]

2 more hours....

[oligarchy]

6+ inch upgrade

and he's taller.

[Darius Bieber]

Wow that's horrible.

When has Blair done this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6uonsdKgMk

[bluebellmaniac]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
J.J. Redick and his wife own an off-season home in Austin, and with chance to win, prospect of trade to Spurs is beyond appealing to him

If he wants to be here, then the time to do it will be in the summer. It takes a long time to acclimate to the Spurs system, not gonna happen with a little over 25 games left in the season. We don't have any glaring needs (besides help with backup SF). We are missing Jack, our prayers are with him.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Get rid of Bonner/Blair/Neal, trade for Mbah or JJ or picks or cash or meals, whatever, just get rid of them!!!!!!!!!!!!

amen!

[TrueSpursFan]

and he's taller.:lol

[Brunodf]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bgbpk9n

[ace3g]

Maximum Sports ‏@MaxSportsSA (https://twitter.com/MaxSportsSA) League source says 5 scenarios in play involving Anthony Morrow of ATL. Source wouldn't name teams involved in talks.

[cd98]

Blair has blocked shots before. He blocked Dirk.

[look_at_g_shred]

When has Blair done this?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6uonsdKgMk

Probably never, yet Blair is a better fit that that dude.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=bgbpk9n

http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ayehkr2

[Darius Bieber]

Probably never, yet Blair is a better fit that that dude.

Even so, Blair's gone after this season. Might as well get something for him.. It's becoming less likely with every minute that passes.

[TrueSpursFan]

@JMcDonald_SAEN: DeJuan Blair is with the team at shootaround this morning at Santa Monica High, reports @Monroe_SA from Cali.

[Darius Bieber]

Seems like the Spurs are staying put? Not looking like the Jefferson for Jackson miracle last year.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) Celtics, Wizards discussing Fab Melo for Jordan Crawford, league sources tell Y! Sports.

[Spur|n|Austin]

For a normally discreet and tactful organisation, the Spurs have been quoted in rumours way too much close to this trade deadline.

Which has always equaled mo trades at all..

[Ditty]

Well of course Spurs are not going to tell Blair to stay at the hotel because they think he will be traded :lol. The Rockets players were in the locker room with the rest of the team when they found out they were traded.

[DesignatedT]

Redick would be a great fit here. If they were able to get him on the cheap that would have been huge for this year. He's a better player then both Neal and Green and it isn't really close.

[bluebellmaniac]

Hour and a half to go...

[GoSpurs99]

"@chadfordinsider: 90 minutes left before Trade Deadline and Jordan Crawford is the hottest trade rumor … This one could be ugly"

[Pop]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) Celtics, Wizards discussing Fab Melo for Jordan Crawford, league sources tell Y! Sports.

Neal + Blair + second rounder or something so that we can have a pair of Brazilians. Boston get the short term help they need both at guard and forward.

[Buddy Holly]

Neal + Blair + second rounder or something so that we can have a pair of Brazilians. Boston get the short term help they need both at guard and forward.

Spurs probably don't want to trade Neal without getting a shooter back.

[ace3g]

Ronald Tillery ‏@CAGrizBlog (https://twitter.com/CAGrizBlog) Griz in serious talks with Miami to acquire Dexter Pittman and 2nd round pick from Miami in exception, per source. CA story coming...
Retweeted by Eric Pincus (https://twitter.com/EricPincus)

[Spursfanfromafar]

Lol.. Jordan Crawford and Dexter Pittman as the rumour machine's throw ups as the countdown to the deadline nears end :)

[Spursfanfromafar]

DA reports that jordan crawford will be traded to Celtics.. the first confirmation of a trade.

[Spursfanfromafar]

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt (https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt)
Source: Wizards guard Jordan Crawford will be traded to the Celtics.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)
Heat has agreed to send forward-center Dexter Pittman and a second round pick to the Grizzlies for a trade exception, sources tell Y! Sports

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo) Heat has agreed to send forward-center Dexter Pittman and a second round pick to the Grizzlies for a trade exception, sources tell Y! Sports

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)
Wizards working out details to trade guard Jordan Crawford to Boston, a source tells Y! Sports.

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Miami's nearing trade of Dexter PIttman to the Grizzlies for a second round pick, league source tells Y! Sports. Memphis CA 1st reported.

[ThePop]

HoopsWorld’s Alex Kennedy writes that Hawks have emerged as possible partner (http://www.hoopsworld.com/dejuan-blair-possibly-landing-in-atlanta/) for the Spurs in the effort to trade DeJuan Blair. This would be apart from Atlanta’s attempts to move Josh Smith.

[cd98]

Yikes. Heat get trade exception...looks like they will make a bigger trade now.

[Chinook]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)
Heat has agreed to send forward-center Dexter Pittman and a second round pick to the Grizzlies for a trade exception, sources tell Y! Sports

I wonder what the Grizzlies are sending out. Probably and ultra-protected second.

[Chinook]

Yikes. Heat get trade exception...looks like they will make a bigger trade now.

It won't help they get anyone they couldn't get already.

[Spursfanfromafar]

I wonder what the Grizzlies are sending out. Probably and ultra-protected second.

Nothing but a TE..

[ThePop]

Yikes. Heat get trade exception...looks like they will make a bigger trade now.

Watch them get Hickson

[cd98]

HoopsWorld’s Alex Kennedy writes that Hawks have emerged as possible partner (http://www.hoopsworld.com/dejuan-blair-possibly-landing-in-atlanta/) for the Spurs in the effort to trade DeJuan Blair. This would be apart from Atlanta’s attempts to move Josh Smith.

Spurs calling in favors.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Marc J. Spears ‏@SpearsNBAYahoo (https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)
The Grizzlies will get Miami's 2013 second-round pick in the trade, which would be 59th today, a source said.

[Chinook]

Nothing but a TE..

That's against the rules. SOMETHING has to go out from all teams involved in a trade.

[bluebellmaniac]

Yikes. Heat get trade exception...looks like they will make a bigger trade now.

????????????????????

[Spursfanfromafar]

That's against the rules. SOMETHING has to go out from all teams involved in a trade.

Your rules don't count. The League's .. do..

[bluebellmaniac]

That's against the rules. SOMETHING has to go out from all teams involved in a trade.

The 2nd round pick...

[Mel_13]

Yikes. Heat get trade exception...looks like they will make a bigger trade now.

It's a minimum salary TE. Not much help.

[Buddy Holly]

HoopsWorld’s Alex Kennedy writes that Hawks have emerged as possible partner (http://www.hoopsworld.com/dejuan-blair-possibly-landing-in-atlanta/) for the Spurs in the effort to trade DeJuan Blair. This would be apart from Atlanta’s attempts to move Josh Smith.

Dejuan for a second round pick or maybe Dejaun for Ivan Johnson.

[timtonymanu]

Are the Wizards getting Fab Melo then?

[Chinook]

Your rules don't count. The League's .. do..

Yes, and according to the CBA, all teams have to send out something.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Dejuan for a second round pick or maybe Dejaun for Ivan Johnson.

Why would Atlanta do this?

[Buddy Holly]

Watch them get Hickson

You don't follow the nba closely, do you?

[Chinook]

The 2nd round pick...

That's from Miami.

[Buddy Holly]

Why would Atlanta do this?

The pick or Ivan?

[Spursfanfromafar]

Are the Wizards getting Fab Melo then?

David Aldridge ‏@daldridgetnt (https://twitter.com/daldridgetnt)
Wizards/Celts deal sending Jordan Crawford to Boston will not be for C Fab Melo, per source. Teams still working.

[GoSpurs99]

Are the Wizards getting Fab Melo then?

No - David Aldridge: Wizards/Celts deal sending Jordan Crawford to Boston will not be for C Fab Melo, per source. Teams still working.

[bluebellmaniac]

That's from Miami.

Wasn't watching it that close. Yeah, your right. That doesn't make sense. That deal is missing something....

[Spursfanfromafar]

Yes, and according to the CBA, all teams have to send out something.

Read the salary-cap FAQ to under TEs.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm

[timtonymanu]

Thanks.

[Blizzardwizard]

So is Blair any closer to leaving? I'd prefer if we didn't move for anyone, and avoid disrupting team chemistry. I can't see us making any moves that would improve as a whole now.

[Chinook]

Read the salary-cap FAQ to under TEs.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm

They don't have to take send out a player, but they have to send out SOMETHING.

[ace3g]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Sebastian Telfair to Toronto For Hamed Haddadi deal done, source says

[RD2191]

:ihit

[Spursfanfromafar]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Celtics will send the Leandro Barbosa expiring contract to the Wizards for Jordan Crawford, league source tells Y! Sports.

[Spursfanfromafar]

They don't have to take send out a player, but they have to send out SOMETHING.

that something is called a "Trade Exception"..

[ThePop]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Sebastian Telfair to Toronto For Hamed Haddadi deal done, source says

Didn't Haddadi just get traded? I thought players couldn't get traded twice so fast, I guess I made that rule up in my head.

[Mel_13]

Read the salary-cap FAQ to under TEs.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm

If you read that closely, you'll see that TEs are not sent from one team to another. TE's are created as a result of certain trades. When this is all said and done, it will be reported that Memphis sent something of value (a highly protected future draft pick or draft rights to an international that will never come to the NBA, etc.) to Miami.

[Pasta Batman]

So is Blair any closer to leaving? I'd prefer if we didn't move for anyone, and avoid disrupting team chemistry. I can't see us making any moves that would improve as a whole now.

They could trade for a trade exception or draft pick which wouldn't change chemistry.

[Darius Bieber]

Didn't Haddadi just get traded? I thought players couldn't get traded twice so fast, I guess I made that rule up in my head.


No I think they just cannot be retraded back to the team they originally came from.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Haddadi, Pittman, Telfair, Crawford, injured Barbosa - wow.. this trade deadline sure seems a trade "dud"line..

[Mel_13]

that something is called a "Trade Exception"..

Sorry, but events will prove you wrong.

[Duncan2177]

So is Blair any closer to leaving? I'd prefer if we didn't move for anyone, and avoid disrupting team chemistry. I can't see us making any moves that would improve as a whole now.

I don't think moving Blair is going to disrupt the team chemistry. The guy barely plays.

[Texas_Ranger]

well 1 more hour

[Chinook]

that something is called a "Trade Exception"..

You don't take back a trade exception. It is created when you send out a player without getting salary in return. It is not an item and cannot be traded to any other team, and so it doesn't cout as getting something in a trade.

[Spursfanfromafar]

If you read that closely, you'll see that TEs are not sent from one team to another. TE's are created as a result of certain trades. When this is all said and done, it will be reported that Memphis sent something of value (a highly protected future draft pick or draft rights to an international that will never come to the NBA, etc.) to Miami.

Thanks Mel_13 and Chinook. My bad.

[Chinook]

SpursTalk is fritzing out on me. It's giving me postquotes that I can't read.

[bluebellmaniac]

.

[Fireball]

stop discussing trade exceptions ... I want some news!

[MannyIsGod]

Can I get an update on whats going on? In 100 words or less. Ready? Go.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Can I get an update on whats going on? In 100 words or less. Ready? Go.

Just 1 word - nothing.

[Chinook]

Thanks Mel_13 and Chinook. My bad.

Eh, it's not your fault. People misreport it all the time. It's just faster to say that a team traded a TE rather than explaining that process of reducing their own TE which allows for a new one to be created.

[dougp]

Can I get an update on whats going on? In 100 words or less. Ready? Go.

Spurs won't make a move but are listed in every other scenario.

In other words, SSDTD. (Same shit, different trade deadline.)

[MannyIsGod]

Ok, just making sure its a regular Spurs trade deadline. I'll check back later to see if we landed Stephen Jackson. Wait, what?

[cd98]

Haddadi, Pittman, Telfair, Crawford, injured Barbosa - wow.. this trade deadline sure seems a trade "dud"line..


When you are a fan of the team with the best record, you either want your team to hit a homerun or pray that any other trades are duds. As long as Miami, Clippers, and Thunder don't get better, then the Spurs should be happy.

[Das Texan]

Can I get an update on whats going on? In 100 words or less. Ready? Go.


Pop is bored, fucking with everyone by linking the Spurs to certain players. Meanwhile, the rest of the league tries to make moves in order to lose by 3 less points to the Heat in the East or the Spurs/Thunder/Clippers in the West.

[DesignatedT]

I'll check back later to see if we landed Stephen Jackson. Wait, what?

:lol you're right. It doesn't feel right without the Stak Jack makin a return to San Antonio?? rumors

[Brunodf]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Portland asking for a 1st round pick for JJ Hickson and finding no takers so far.




........

[TheCerebral1]

With 45 minutes left, I still think that Blair will be gone just around the deadline time. Something will come along. Get something instead of nothing.

[Bruno]

A very quiet trade deadline day so far with only marginal trades.

[cd98]

Sounds like Hawks are "seriously engaged" in Smith talks with the Bucks. Probably means Blair is gone. But for what?

[Hoops Czar]

Can't wait til the deadline passes to hear how close the Spurs were to making a trade but the paperwork wasn't filed quickly enough or it was called off at the last second.

[DesignatedT]

I think Smith will end up in Milwaukee in the next 45 minutes.

[Anonymous Cowherd]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Portland asking for a 1st round pick for JJ Hickson and finding no takers so far.



........

must be only the right kind of first-round pick they're after, you'd have thought.

[Spursfanfromafar]

And.. btw.. the Wizards (trading Jordan Crawford for nothing but Barbosa's expiring) and the Kings (trading a #5 lottery pick in his rookie season) continue to show that they are run by some really bad FOs.

[DesignatedT]

What's more surprising the lack of Utah rumors. They are going to let Jefferson walk for nothing?

[Blizzardwizard]

Spurs forward DeJuan Blair just went thru full shootaround, which ended 60 min. before trade deadline ... draw your own conclusion
Retweeted by

[cd98]

What's more surprising the lack of Utah rumors. They are going to let Jefferson walk for nothing?

If no takers, then it's cap space at the end of the day.

[Hoops Czar]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Portland asking for a 1st round pick for JJ Hickson and finding no takers so far.




........ Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

[moisaenz]

Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

that or portland wants a better pick than just the last 1st rounder.

[palangi]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard)
Portland asking for a 1st round pick for JJ Hickson and finding no takers so far.




........

why can't we offer stephen jackson for hickson
then turn around and trade blair for casspi

[cd98]

Spurs forward DeJuan Blair just went thru full shootaround, which ended 60 min. before trade deadline ... draw your own conclusion
Retweeted by


If Atlanta trades Smith, it's new starting power forward will be Dejuan Blair. Who will we get in return? All we really need is a back up point guard that can dribble against Eric Bledsoe.

[look_at_g_shred]

Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

That or they want a better 1st than what we could offer.

[Texas_Ranger]

Blazers probably want a top 15-20 pick.

[dbestpro]

What's more surprising the lack of Utah rumors. They are going to let Jefferson walk for nothing?

The thought is no trade brings playoff capital, while a trade may bring in a lingering asset like a first round pick, but they would most likely lose the playoff capital.

[cd98]

Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

I think Portland just wants a pick and no players. Spurs would have to trade a player to get Hickson b/c of the 15 man roster.

[tp2021]

What's more surprising the lack of Utah rumors. They are going to let Jefferson walk for nothing?
Maybe they are good at keeping quiet. Of course, it takes two teams to play that game the right way.

:stirpot:

[bluebellmaniac]

Blazers probably want a top 15-20 pick.


That's high rent...

[Maddog]

must be only the right kind of first-round pick they're after, you'd have thought.

Expiring contract- so you would just be renting. Plus as they always say be Leary of players performing well at the end of a contract.

[will_spurs]

Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

30th pick is effectively a 2nd round pick. "1st round pick" in trade talks usually means lottery, or at every least 20th or better.

[DesignatedT]

Outside of Golden State, nobody wants pick #30.

[Pasta Batman]

Pretty embarrassing when you're the Spurs and you don't want to give up the 30th pick fot a player wo could actually help. That or Portland is lying.

1st round pick could be at any range. Spurs picks don't exactly fall in the lower rangers of 1st rounders.

[Pop]

Looks like nothing will happen...

[Hoops Czar]

I think Portland just wants a pick and no players. Spurs would have to trade a player to get Hickson b/c of the 15 man roster.
I thought the Spurs roster stood at 14. Anyways trade Blair and sign Hickson works for me.

[SenorSpur]

I like Hickson. He could help the Spurs waaaaay more than Blair.

[Hoops Czar]

30th pick is effectively a 2nd round pick. "1st round pick" in trade talks usually means lottery, or at every least 20th or better.
If that's the case, it explains why Hickson is still in a blazer uniform. No way he's worth a lottery pick.

[Mel_13]

I thought the Spurs roster stood at 14. Anyways trade Blair and sign Hickson works for me.

They would have to match salaries. Hickson makes 4M, Blair makes 1M.

[bluebellmaniac]

I thought the Spurs roster stood at 14. Anyways trade Blair and sign Hickson works for me.

Also have to consider the luxury tax. I don't think we can fit him in by just sending out Blair. We'd need to send another body out to come in under the tax.

[Pasta Batman]

I like Hickson. He could help the Spurs waaaaay more than Blair.

Problem is Hickson's asking price is too expensive.

[DesignatedT]

I'm guessing Duncan and Manu sit out tomorrows game.

[jjktkk]

Per Twitter

David Aldridge‏@daldridgetnt

Meanwhile, Redick trade talks coming down to the wire, per source. Pacers, 76ers, Bucks most interested. Spurs, who were interested, are out

[FvckMavs]

30min

[playblair]

(https://twitter.com/IAmHeatNation) #Heat (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash) making a strong push to acquire DeJuan Blair...



#Hawks (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Hawks&src=hash) and #Heat (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Heat&src=hash) all in on DeJuan Blair

[Hoops Czar]

They would have to match salaries. Hickson makes 4M, Blair makes 1M.
My CBA knowledge is foggy at the moment. Does the CBA put a price tag on draft picks?

[manufan10]

kpelton (http://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=kpelton) Kevin Pelton
If you're trading guys on rookie contracts because of cap space, you're doing it wrong.

[moisaenz]

i cant believe minny isnt getting rid of any of their pgs.

[Mel_13]

My CBA knowledge is foggy at the moment. Does the CBA put a price tag on draft picks?

Not for trade purposes.

[lurker23]

My CBA knowledge is foggy at the moment. Does the CBA put a price tag on draft picks?

Zero monetary value attached to picks in trades.

[cd98]

Offering the pu pu platter for sure.

[Strategic]

Thank all that Spurs didn't get Pittman.

[cd98]

Last 25 minutes are going to be excrutiating for the scrubs of the NBA.

[Holden_Caulfield]

itd be hilarious if udrih comes back to the spurs lol

[Richie]

What could the Heat possibly offer for Blair? They don't have a pick this year, so can't trade a 2014 first. I mean, they really don't have any assets at all.

[moisaenz]

itd be hilarious if udrih comes back to the spurs lol

his contract is too big

[SenorSpur]

Problem is Hickson's asking price is too expensive.

It's just like Portland to overprice their trade targets.

[manufan10]

What could the Heat possibly offer for Blair? They don't have a pick this year, so can't trade a 2014 first. I mean, they really don't have any assets at all.

LeBron or Bosh.

[bklynspursfan]

Ken Berger ‏@KBergCBS (https://twitter.com/KBergCBS)
Spurs are trying "right up to the wire" to find a landing spot for DeJuan Blair, league source says. No deal yet.

[will_spurs]

LeBron or Bosh.

I'd even be willing to trade down for Wade.

[TrueSpursFan]

@JMcDonald_SAEN: It wouldn't absolutely shock me to see Spurs take whatever's available for DeJuan Blair at 1:59.


:lol

[cd98]

Would the Spurs be able to pick up number 15 from the waiver wire after a Blair trade or are they too far over the salary cap?

[Chinook]

I'd even be willing to trade down for Wade.

My dream scenario is Birdman. But I know he's untouchable.

[cd98]

@JMcDonald_SAEN: It wouldn't absolutely shock me to see Spurs take whatever's available for DeJuan Blair at 1:59.


:lol

Blair's gone.

[cd98]

My dream scenario is Birdman. But I know he's untouchable.

And unwatchable.

[DesignatedT]

Bird man is your dream scenario? lol

[Seventyniner]

We need to stop all the Hickson talk. He can veto any trade because if he's traded, he loses his Bird rights, severely limiting his ability to get a good contract this summer. He would absolutely veto a trade to San Antonio imo.

[Pop]

What could the Heat possibly offer for Blair? They don't have a pick this year, so can't trade a 2014 first. I mean, they really don't have any assets at all.

I'd take a 2015 first tbh...

[Drachen]

My dream scenario is Birdman. But I know he's untouchable.

Not sure if the house that David built is going to go after a pedofile.

[Chinook]

Bird man is your dream scenario? lol

I didn't think I needed blue font for that one.

[DesignatedT]

I didn't think I needed blue font for that one.


:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

Also have to consider the luxury tax. I don't think we can fit him in by just sending out Blair. We'd need to send another body out to come in under the tax.

Who is your avatar pic of?

[Chinook]

Not sure if the house that David built is going to go after a pedofile.


I didn't think I needed blue font for that one.

Apparently so. You got close with the pedophile connection, though.

[jesterbobman]

Heat have 76ers pick from deal in 2012 draft. Lottery protected next few years.

[Drachen]

Apparently so. You got close with the pedophile connection, though.

I don't often pay too much attention to poster names, but I remember reading over the past several months Birdman's name popping up (seriously) here and there.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

He might not be playing well this season but who knows in the playoffs, besides I can not think of a player that the spurs can get thru trade with his contract that is willing to play in san antonio.

I don't care about the regular season. He's got another level he can go to in the post-season. He's proven it time and time again. He's arguably one of the five or six clutchest guys in the NBA when it comes to postseason play.

[Holden_Caulfield]

i hope ferry gives us udoh in a threeway trade

[ace3g]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine) OKC and Portland seriously discussing a deal that would send Eric Maynor to Blazers, I'm told

[cd98]

12 minutes...down to the wire on Blair.

[Chinook]

I don't often pay too much attention to poster names, but I remember reading over the past several months Birdman's name popping up (seriously) here and there.

Wasn't me. Andersen actually can't be traded, anyway as he's been signed for fewer than three months. I was making the joke along the same lines as those I was quoting before. Also I thought it would be funny to refer to Andersen as "untouchable" considering...

[DesignatedT]

Maynor for Hickson?

[ace3g]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins (https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins) The Magic are working on a 3-way trade, which would include J.J. Redick. Milwaukee is one of the teams.
Retweeted by Alex Kennedy (https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA)



Please let the Spurs be that 3rd team

[Joyrider]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine) OKC and Portland seriously discussing a deal that would send Eric Maynor to Blazers, I'm told

For Hickson??

[Bruno]

Mbah A Moute would look good with a Spurs jersey.

[Chinook]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins (https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins) The Magic are working on a 3-way trade, which would include J.J. Redick. Milwaukee is one of the teams.
Retweeted by Alex Kennedy (https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA)



Please let the Spurs be that 3rd team

Mbah a Moute would be awesome, especially considering Leonard's chronic injury and Jack's troubles.

[timtonymanu]

Maynor for Hickson?

That would fucking suck. Hickson is having quite a year too.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)
Eric Maynor going from OKC to the Blazers is 100 percent happening, sources say

[bklynspursfan]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)
Eric Maynor going from OKC to the Blazers is 100 percent happening, sources say

[cd98]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins (https://twitter.com/JoshuaBRobbins)The Magic are working on a 3-way trade, which would include J.J. Redick. Milwaukee is one of the teams.
Retweeted by Alex Kennedy (https://twitter.com/AlexKennedyNBA)



Please let the Spurs be that 3rd team

According to ESPN it's not the Pacers; and Berger says 76ers won't make any trades.

[Mel_13]

Maynor for Hickson?

More likely a salary dump by OKC.

[DesignatedT]

Who's OKC getting?

[cd98]

More likely a salary dump by OKC.

OKC was rumored to have a high asking price for Maynor.

[kidd_91]

TwitterBrian Windhorst windhorstESPN
The Blazers will use an exception to take Eric Maynor, likely sending a pick to OKC.

[cd98]

Sam closing deals; Buford getting rusty?

[jesterbobman]

Just a reminder. Deadline is teams contacting office, not deals being official. News on Deadline deals will spill out over next hour or so.

[Buddy Holly]

Sam closing deals; Buford getting rusty?

They just gave away their backup pg for nothing. Looks like OKC owners trying to tighten their wallets.

[DesignatedT]

Sam closing deals; Buford getting rusty?

Eric Maynor shouldn't be too difficult to move. solid prospect.

[NASpurs]

:lmao we're going to be teased until the very end, aren't we?

[Pop]

They just have away their backup for nothing. Looks like OKC owners trying to tighten their wallets.

Meh he sucks and doesn't play, more like they got something out of nothing.

[playblair]

bucks hawks magic .....................

[Pasta Batman]

According to ESPN it's not the Pacers; and Berger says 76ers won't make any trades.

I could see this being with Josh Smith and Atlanta since Bucks were mentioned to be a strong team for him.

[Obstructed_View]

How do you qualify this statement? Redick averages more points and assists in a Per36 than Green. Like I said, though, I simply don't see the Spurs moving Green (nor do I see Orlando taking him.)

Since I just characterized Danny Green as a non-starting-caliber shooting guard, the statement seems to make sense. He's also familiar with the sets, plays good to great defense when motivated to do so, and doesn't need shots in order to play hard. Danny Green ain't great, but he's way better for the Spurs than JJ Redick.

[bklynspursfan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Orlando has traded J.J Redick to the Bucks, league source tells Y!

[Pasta Batman]

Meh he sucks and doesn't play, more like they got something out of nothing.

He was good pre-ACL injury. Hasn't recovered since.

[timtonymanu]

Looks like that 3rd team is indeed the Hawks.

[Chinook]

bucks hawks magic .....................

I have to admit, it would be ironic if Blair went to Milwaukee. I think you'd deserve to be bolded for your foresight.

[Blizzardwizard]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)
Orlando has traded J.J Redick to the Bucks, league source tells Y!