Report: Spurs Interest in JJ Redick

[migs21]

Marc Stein: Add one more team to list of those showing interest in @JJ Redick: San Antonio. Magic, from start, have wanted no less than a first for him Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm

[timvp]

It's discussed in the Big Thread but, yeah, I like the idea of Redick in theory but I don't see a trade that makes sense. I wouldn't trade a player like Green or Diaw for him so that limits the options. I'd trade a first rounder for him (even though he'd probably just be a rental) but making the salaries match is tricky, especially since the Magic have 15 players.

I just don't see a trade that makes sense.

[BatManu20]

Lol yes we know.. we've been discussing it for the past 2 hours in the Trade Deadline thread.

[DesignatedT]

lol

[playblair]

I’m one of the shortest centers in the league, but at the same time I think I’ve got one of the biggest hearts in the league.
DeJuan Blair


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DeJuan Blair (http://www.nba.com/playerfile/dejuan_blair/bio.html) doesn’t have ACL tendons in his knees. He also is in his sophomore season starting every game for the West’s best record, the San Antonio Spurs. The former Pitt star got his knees operated on in high school. The doctors failed to repair (http://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2009/11/no_ligaments_no_problem.html) the partially torn ACL tendons, yet Blair kept playing. After time, muscle and ligaments strengthened as the tendons deteriorated until disappearance. His unique movement has given him the opportunity to further the competition on the court. After pro scouts were educated about Blair’s past, his NBA stock dropped resulting in a second round draft pick at 37 to the Spurs. Since the draft, he has recorded two 20/20 games, won MVP in the Rookie All-Star game, and finished his Rookie year on the Second-Team. His relentless effort on the court has granted him respect by many individuals and veterans in the Spurs organization. Antonio McDyess has been heavily impressed (http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/13/sports/basketball/13dejuan.html) by Blair’s knack for rebounding and court presence. The future of DeJuan Blair’s knees are unknown, but he is off to a beautiful start. Knee injuries are a vital tragedy for many athletes (Brandon Roy is a prime example). Being able to cope and build off of one is a miracle for Blair. Even if his career is shortened, he is assisting the Spurs’ fight for another Championship before Tim, Tony, and Manu hang up their Jersey’s.

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He’s got a great future ahead of him,” said the Spurs veteran Antonio McDyess (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/people/m/antonio_mcdyess/index.html?inline=nyt-per), an accomplished rebounder himself. “He’s relentless. He plays hard every possession

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[LittleCriminal]

^^^^ LOL What a crock of shit!!!

"I’m one of the shortest centers in the league, but at the same time I think I’ve got one of the biggest hearts in the league. I just don't use that big heart to work on my game."
DeJuan Blair Sucks!

[King]

I’m one of the shortest centers in the league, but at the same time I think I’ve got one of the biggest hearts in the league.
DeJuan Blair

Crap, so in addition to no ACL's, now he has an enlarged heart?

[Embedded]

LOL!!! @ Enlarged Heart

[Thomas82]

If we target anybody from Orlando, it should be Nikola Vucevic.

[jyra]

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Do not want... Has to be some kind of smoke screen. I don't see how he is an upgrade over Neal/De Colo

[Obstructed_View]

I think the position the Spurs should make a move to improve is at the shooting guard spot. I'm unsure how JJ Redick is an improvement over Danny Green. He's certainly not worth a pick for.

And why the fuck would the Spurs want Booby Gibson?

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) I discounted San Antonio-Redick talks a bit earlier, but sources insisting there are legitimate scenarios in play that make Spurs a factor.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Sam Amiss with Gibson..

And Redick for a first rounder alone makes no sense at all considering the Spurs penny pinch to stay below the tax line.

No way Redick can be dealt for, without involving Jackson.

[coopdogg3]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) I discounted San Antonio-Redick talks a bit earlier, but sources insisting there are legitimate scenarios in play that make Spurs a factor.

Maybe those scenarios have the Spurs involved as part of a 3-team trade??

[bluebellmaniac]

304621297613295617

Do not want... Has to be some kind of smoke screen. I don't see how he is an upgrade over Neal/De Colo

Exactly, it's Orlando trying to run up the best deal they can get. You don't blow up the team chemistry for a deal like this. We'd be sending out 3 guys for him. That'd screw up our on court chemistry big time when 2nd team is on the floor. Pop would never go for it. Plus since when does a Spurs deal leak like this? If it did leak, we'd walk away.

[bluebellmaniac]

Now that I think about it, if Orlando is thinking of sending him to a WC team, then why wouldn't the FO try to run up what Orlando could get for him? Weaken the team that gets him every bit you can, without having to use any of your own resources to do so... CIA Pop...

[timvp]

These Redick rumors have me worried because, while I think Redick is a solid player, to get him in a trade it looks like the Spurs would have to give up a valuable piece in order to make the salaries match. I'd trade scraps (like Neal, Bonner, Blair) and a first for Redick but I wouldn't want to give up someone like Green or Diaw for him. Even Jackson plus a first rounder for Redick + scraps isn't a trade I'd love. The Spurs need Jackson's size on the wing more than another undersized shooting guard, IMO.

As for Boobie Gibson .... wtf? He's having his second straight very bad year. And again, an undersized shooting guard doesn't make sense on this roster. Neal, Mills or De Colo > Gibson. Hell, I like Joseph more than Gibson.

[dunkman]

Redick makes some sense if Manu is going to be the backup pg. The playoffs rotation will probably be: Parker, Manu, Green, Redick, Kawhi, Jack, Duncan, Splitter, Diaw. Plus maybe Mills if Manu has trouble bringing the ball.

The trade could be Bonner, De Colo and a pick for Redick.

[Bruno]

I hope this interest for Reddick isn't because Manu seriously think at a retirement.

[dbestpro]

Redick makes some sense if Manu is going to be the backup pg. The playoffs rotation will probably be: Parker, Manu, Green, Redick, Kawhi, Jack, Duncan, Splitter, Diaw. Plus maybe Mills if Manu has trouble bringing the ball.

The trade could be Bonner, De Colo and a pick for Redick.

That would require Orlando to cut someone, which I do not think they are able to do.

[Spur|n|Austin]

lol


I hope this interest for Reddick isn't because Manu seriously think at a retirement.

This isn't necessarily a horrible thing; Manu has given us all the blood, sweat, and tears he has along with helping us win 3 championships. If he retires, it's because he doesn't think he can be an asset to the team any longer.

[dunkman]

I hope this interest for Reddick isn't because Manu seriously think at a retirement.

In that case, the Spurs would sign Redick after the season and could keep the pick and the players.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

refuse to beleive this garbage tbh

[dbestpro]

What is all the interest in SG caliber players. It seems like half the team already fits this bill. I understand that Redick has a high BB IQ, but is that all there is to it?......and Gibson? :(

[Mel_13]

That would require Orlando to cut someone, which I do not think they are able to do.

They may not want to, but any player can be waived.

[jag]

Boobie Gibson.

Is this the fucking end of the world? What am I reading?

[jag]

Might as well bring in Damon Jones I'm sure he's looking for work.

[dunkman]

Gibson must be a smoke screen, imo.

[jag]

Ah yes, many a GM has been fooled by the old Boobie Gibson smoke screen.

[cd98]

My big question for Gibson and Reddick is can they advance the ball against Eric Bledsoe's pressure? If not, then I don't see the point as we've got good enough outside shooters.

[NASpurs]

I hope this interest for Reddick isn't because Manu seriously think at a retirement.

Wow, I never did think about that possibility. Interesting...

[Spur|n|Austin]

Might as well bring in Damon Jones I'm sure he's looking for work.

How about Jamaal Tinsley?

[Mel_13]

How about Jamaal Tinsley?

He's been starting for Utah for two months.

[ace3g]

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.

[look_at_g_shred]

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.

Interesting....

[ace3g]

Chris Broussard ‏@Chris_Broussard (https://twitter.com/Chris_Broussard) Detroit out of running for JJ Redick, source says

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.

[freetiago]

I remember during Game 2 vs OKC redick tweeted about the spurs
paraphrasing but it was something like
"I'm not a fan of other teams, but I really love the way the Spurs play ball"

[NASpurs]

Damn, now I want him on the team especially after hearing how he loves how the Spurs play and his Austin connection :lol

[FromWayDowntown]

Redick is a limited guy in many ways, but I think he makes sense here for a number of reasons, including my perception that he can credibly space the floor to discourage teams from packing the paint completely -- I don't know that a streaky guy like Green does that until he hits one or two -- and the fact that he's got late round experience already. In a sense, he strikes me as sort of a poor man's Brent Barry, who can force a defense to respect his ability to hit from distance while also providing some semblance of playmaking in the second unit. Clearly, if they get Redick, there's a dangerous glut of wings here and you'd think that something else will happen too. But I think Redick is actually a help here if this goes down.

By the way, since it's being so widely reported, my assumption is that this has absolutely no chance of happening.

[dbestpro]

That narrows it to Pacers, Sixers, and Spurs. No way Sixers give up a first pick so it could be the best deal for Redick is between the Pacers and Spurs. Seems like it would be a two player swap to get close on salaries for the Spurs. Indiana assets not much better. They can offer a little higher first round pick.

[freetiago]

I like the Brent Barry comparison
and greens inconsistency is the only reason i dont believe in him
hasnt changed at all in 2 seasons
the All or Nothing name he has fits him perfectly
i usually check his first shot and if he hits it then he probably is gonna have a great game
if he misses it then hell have a 0/7 type cleveland game despite how wide open the looks are

and on May 30th Redick tweeted this
"I don't root for other teams but the basketball lover in me really enjoys watching the Spurs play. Seems like every play is the right play."

Also was asked on twitter last year who he believed would win it all and he said the Spurs

[cd98]

I'm too lazy to look up stats. Percentage-wise is Reddick better than Neal? I know Reddick is famous for having top-notch mechanics.

[NASpurs]

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[ThePop]

If its Blair + first round pick for him then I'm down. Weak draft.

[EricB]

Redick is no Bruce Bowen, however, he's a giant upgrade on defense from Neal. I would classify his defense as decent, along the same lines as Diaw.


this proves to me though they either have no faith in Green or Neal.

[024]

the shooting guard spot is truly the least of the spurs' worries... but reddick would be a decent upgrade over neal

[Pop]

While I don't dislike the idea, it doesn't make me that excited either.

I'd like them to try to get another player from the Magic if they do trade with them, thinking of O'Quinn but it's probably a long shot.

Bonner + Green + first and second for Reddick and O'Quinn?

[ace3g]

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

[FromWayDowntown]

I'm too lazy to look up stats. Percentage-wise is Reddick better than Neal? I know Reddick is famous for having top-notch mechanics.

From 3: Neal slightly better on a career basis (Neal .403; Redick .398); Redick much better this year (Neal .358 (64-179); Redick .390 (117-300)).

Again, I doubt this happens.

[NASpurs]

Noooooooooooooooooo...

[FromWayDowntown]

What's the point of seeding other front offices with your guys if they won't give you sweetheart deals at the deadline?

[cd98]

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

If we really want him, he'll be available in the summer.

[loveforthegame]

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

Too bad. I really hope they don't go after Boobie Gibson now. I so hope that rumor was major BS.

[look_at_g_shred]

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

Wonder if Spurs have a back-up deal working. Obviously i'm not talking about that horrible Boobie proposal either.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'm too lazy to look up stats. Percentage-wise is Reddick better than Neal? I know Reddick is famous for having top-notch mechanics.


last 10 games, Redick's FG % is: .427
last 10 games, Neal's FG % is: .407

Edit: well shit, nm

[NASpurs]

Close this thread and call it a night boys. She's a done.

[dbestpro]

Wonder if Spurs have a back-up deal working. Obviously i'm not talking about that horrible Boobie proposal either.

The Spurs still have to remove at least one turd of the turd towers.

[crc21209]

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

Nothing's over until 2 p.m. If it only involves giving up a combo of Bonner, Blair, pick, etc. I hope it gets done...

[cd98]

Nothing's over until 2 p.m. If it only involves giving up a combo of Bonner, Blair, pick, etc. I hope it gets done...

If it was a simple as Bonner, Blair, or Neal and a pick, the deal would be done. Either they have a better offer, or they want something the Spurs don't want to give up.

[lebomb]

I liked JJ a couple of years ago, and the typical Spurs fan :lmao at me. Now, he is prime rib. :rolleyes

[SenorSpur]

If the Spurs fell short on their bid to get Redick, I'm relieved. I like Redick as a shooter, but the fact is he's still an undersized 2-guard and he's not a good defender. The Spurs have that already in Gary Neal.

[DesignatedT]

Redick is a better defender then most people seem to think. He's also 10x the defender as Gary Neal. He's also the better shooter as well.

[dbestpro]

Redick is a better defender then most people seem to think. He's also 10x the defender as Gary Neal. He's also the better shooter as well.

He's also not going to be traded to San Antonio.

[playblair]

gibson would be a welcomed edition ................

would rather have gibson handling the ball in playoffs than neal or de colo .................

[DesignatedT]

He's also not going to be traded to San Antonio.

Never said he was.

[EricB]

gibson would be a welcomed edition ................

would rather have gibson handling the ball in playoffs than neal or de colo .................


You have got to stop.

[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

[cd98]

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

Sounds like the Pacers are out.

[cd98]

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

Pacers and 76ers are out.

[Spursfanfromafar]

http://embed.scribblelive.com/Style/Images/twitterBird.png (http://twitter.com/)Brian Windhorst (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=WindhorstESPN) @WindhorstESPN (https://twitter.com/intent/user?screen_name=WindhorstESPN)
The Blazers and Thunder are in talks that would send Eric Maynor to Portland, league sources told ESPN

[ElNono]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA
Orlando has traded J.J Redick to the Bucks, league source tells Y!

[Sean Cagney]

He's also not going to be traded to San Antonio.

^^^^^^

[dunkman]

/thread tbqh . . .

[spurs1990]

Not really. Twitter states he lives in Austin. I'd assume he will look at the Spurs during the off-season even if they can't offer as much as the other teams.

[timvp]

That Redick has a home in Austin makes him a plausible offseason target. Maybe he'd give the Spurs a discount. Then again, I wouldn't love him at anything more than $5M/year.