WTF is Happening: SJAX Waived...

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) 33s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322821736854851584) San Antonio has waived Stephen Jackson, league source tells Y! Sports.

[DPG21920]

:wow just saw that. Must be signing a big man...

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) 30s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322821963607339008) Source on Spurs release of Stephen Jackson: "It's been brewing for a few days."

[Mal]

Wow, what? Who`s avaible ?

[DPG21920]

I am beyond shocked. I know he had been struggling, but why do this now unless there is someone you are so high on that you think can help you for the playoffs.

Not only is it a huge surprise, but you have to worry about the impact this has on team morale.

[ThePop]

http://i.imgur.com/7ozTU.gif

[deibero]

maybe he asked to be waived because of his personal issues? dont think the spurs are the type of organization to send him packing, really no point if they have to pay him anyways!

[Pop]

HOLY SHIT

How does that happen, Bruno come here and explain it ASAP please.

How does that make sense?

[baseline bum]

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Shit, that's the end of his career almost certainly. Would like to have had Jack back for another season. :pctoss

[Fpoonsie]

Uh.

[DJ Mbenga]

if "its been brewing for a couple days "
maybe he did something conduct detrimental

[Mal]

Big men, who did not play in NBA this year. McDyess or what ?

[Pop]

Big men, who did not play in NBA this year. McDyess or what ?

But even then, we have zero backup SF!!!!!!!!!

[NASpurs]

WTF!!!

[Pop]

What the fucking fuck?

[Fireball]

wow ... I thought the Spurs had him under control, but his prsonal issues may have gotten the best (or worst) of him ...

[Bruno]

Holly shit.

Something bad has likely happened with him and his attitude.

[bthewigwam]

There's gotta be a plan. I think I'm going to be sick.

[MSPaint]

Belated April Fool's Joke ??!!?? Say it isn't so.

[jyra]

Really don't get the timing of this, with all the injuries at the moment. There has to be another move coming, right?

[ThePop]

probably has something to do with the miscarriage and his mental state

[Fpoonsie]

I know he had that ridiculous Instagram upload the other day, complaining about the team not having faith in him, but...[shrug]

[ChumpDumper]

There's gotta be a plan. I think I'm going to be sick.I'm sure they are calling someone up or signing a free agent.

Crazy though. Too bad.

[jesterbobman]

On a positive note, this may indicate that they are confident with Kawhi's health. Kawhi 40mins Green 8mins at SF in playoffs is a better option than Kawhi 32 Jack 16.

[Quiet Strength]

Wow that really fucking sucks. What a fucked up season for the spurs.

[NASpurs]

Isn't he making something like $7 mil this year? How does that work anyway?

[ace3g]

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[MSPaint]

I know he had that ridiculous Instagram upload the other day, complaining about the team not having faith in him, but...[shrug]

Is there a link to this somewhere?

[baseline bum]

This just makes no sense unless Jack just can't focus on basketball after losing his child. If that's what happened then I can understand, but otherwise? He's too valuable a defensive player to just cast aside for even a really bad slump.

[DPG21920]

I cannot imagine it would be behavioral at all, but who knows. If they need another type of player in their minds, Jax was probably the most expendable from a long-term perspective. They would not waive Baynes as they seem to like him as evidenced by bringing him over and giving him guaranteed money. They seem to like Cory as well and he's young. With Manu hurt, having Patty/Neal/Nando is probably necessary and Jax was an aging Free Agent so he seems to be the most expendable.

Still shocked and this is a horrific way to enter into the playoffs. Team is in total disarray.

[JR3]

okay, we are well past april fools.... I need answers soon!

[NASpurs]

More Gary Neal at SF?

....

:lol

...

:depressed

[Fpoonsie]

ace3g posted it the other day.

[szkorhetz]

So my source was right. i hoped not, but...
Fuck this fucking shit. Truly, our title hopes just died.
Everyone Who hoped Jax would be Playoffs Jack once again died a little inside. He didn't change. We brought him home, we didn't trade him, and then hi fucks up the team he called home.

[freetiago]

Jack is truly a TOSB
but Greens worst month of his career came when he was forced to play backup SF
interested to see who they sign

[Pop]

Pop will play the midgetball he loves so much... We're fucked.

[Bruno]

So my source was right. i hoped not, but...
Fuck this fucking shit. Truly, our title hopes just died.

Yeah, big props. :tu

For reference, szkorhetz post from 2 days ago:

RUMOR has it that Jackson had a complete meltdown today with the team. Apparently he is uncertain about his future with San Antonio and is currently not with the team.

[Kool Bob Love]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-OJdhlMqtA

[Reck]

This is just the Spurs melting down and breaking apart. Its just happening earlier than normal.

This team is full of mental midgets.

[NASpurs]

And the Knicks just waived Kurt Thomas

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[Pop]

How do you release your (arguably) best Lebron and Durant defender?

[ace3g]

That tweet was from Blair a while ago that I posed not SJAX.

[rold50]

wtf

[bklynspursfan]

Un-be-lieveable.

[Pop]

They mishandled the situation, meanwhile Blair is safe even tho he cries on twitter and doesn't pay for his shit! Fuck that.

[szkorhetz]

I hope T-Mac!

[Bruno]

And Spurs need to sign a SF for that 15th spot.

[Floyd Pacquiao]

lol I go away for a few minutes and come back to see this





WHAT THE FUCK!

wow were fucking falling apart

[Bambililos]

WTF?

[lefty]

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omgoooooooooooooooooooooood

[bklynspursfan]

I know he's been struggling, probably not playing a lot, but what the hell...

[CGD]

Cant believe it, wtf?? I thought it was beyond that point in the year where a team could sign someone else who could be eligible to play in the playoffs. Considering the injuries the team has and lacking bench production, what ever happened must have been serious.

[bklynspursfan]

And Spurs need to sign a SF for that 15th spot.

But would they be eligible for the playoffs?

[szkorhetz]

WTF is going on with our franchise right now, this isnt a spurs move, i dont know my team anymore
This!
And then we didn't make a trade for J-Smith because he is NOT Spurs material, and we don't want to lose Jack.

[Pop]

Next thing you know they will release Tim, it'll be just Pop the almighty and scrubs.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

And Spurs need to sign a SF for that 15th spot.

Who is eligible to be signed and play in the playoffs now?

[Robz4000]

Spurs giving up on the season? The fucking hell is going on? Spurs might be out in the first round after all...

[td4mvp21]

Fucking idiots.

[Bruno]

But would they be eligible for the playoffs?

Yeas, he would as long as they sign a player that hasn't been waived by another NBA team after March 1st.

[ChumpDumper]

Cant believe it, wtf?? I thought it was beyond that point in the year where a team could sign someone else who could be eligible to play in the playoffs. Considering the injuries the team has and lacking bench production, what ever happened must have been serious.They can sign anyone who was waived before the deadline.

No NBA team can have Jack on the PO roster.

[LittleCriminal]

Spurs looking at Allen Iverson perhaps? Jk!! Should play Blair at Sf since he's a defensive beast!!
How do I change my font color to blue?

[DJ Mbenga]

so he apparently wasnt bout dis life. green cant play backup sf against durant

[TE]

....what the fuck

[benefactor]

And Spurs need to sign a SF for that 15th spot.
I thought whoever was signed was not eligible for the playoffs....

[Kuestmaster]

what the hell is this? we are going to see patty mills at sf/pf
not cool man, not cool at all.

[szkorhetz]

But would they be eligible for the playoffs?
The second round virgin. I hope we will pull the trigger.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I'm beyond shocked. I'd love to know what in the hell happened, but as said already, this is not good for our locker room. Or maybe it is, I dunno. I'm just shocked. Kawhi is about to get mad minutes in the playoffs.

[benefactor]

I thought whoever was signed was not eligible for the playoffs....
Nvm...just saw the answer

[Beanzamillion21]

Wow, thats shitty. Stax is the only reason we didn't get blown out in game 6 of the playoffs last year. What the fuck is going on with this team right now.

[lefty]

Making room for .....






THE GIST !!!!!

[DPG21920]

I thought whoever was signed was not eligible for the playoffs....

Nah..that rule only applies to players that were on an NBA roster already and waived after March 1st.

[jestersmash]

Offensively he was arguably the worst player in the league (certainly bottom 15 or 20 of players who received comparable minutes), but SJax was still a potentially important asset on defense given his size. He has the right sized body to guard quicker 3s.

I know Pop preaches team defense and all but it starts with solid 1 on 1 defense. You can't allow guys like Durant or Lebron to constantly force your help guys to rotate. That's a recipe for disaster.

I mean I had a good idea that we wouldn't re-sign him given how awful he's been on offense, but I never thought we would just outright waive him so close to the playoffs. He's provided not even half of the offense that R.J. provided.

[urunobili]

Holy shit wtf happened?

[Kuestmaster]

also, whoever we sign now, if we sign anybody, won't be playing in the playoffs.
with diaw out, and jax out too, baynes better be ready to play some meaningful minutes.

i'm so depressed right now. we had a 5-10 % of winning it all, but now, with the turd towers being our back up bigs... it's so sad.

[DPG21920]

I mean, was Jack on that tight of a leash that one incident (supposedly) is enough for this to happen? What about everything he's been through with the team, Pop and Tim/TP/Manu??? Makes no sense.

[bklynspursfan]

Yeas, he would as long as they sign a player that hasn't been waived by another NBA team after March 1st.

Man. It's hard to think they had a backup plan for something like this but I hope they have something in mind. Especially with Diaw out, we need another SF.

[Bruno]

Who is eligible to be signed and play in the playoffs now?

http://hoopshype.com/free_agency/small_forwards.htm

You can also look at the available SGs because some of them can play SF:
http://hoopshype.com/free_agency/shooting_guards.htm

[MSPaint]

And my BSPN app on my phone just now updated. Fare thee well Captain Jack. At least you won't have to worry about being waived off a team that went on to win the 'ship.

[Fpoonsie]

Wow, thats shitty. Stax is the only reason we didn't get blown out in game 6 of the playoffs last year. What the fuck is going on with this team right now.

Rofl. "Stephen Jackson: the difference between getting blown out and losing a close one."

[freetiago]

maybe Spurs read my post on spurstalk and will go with the big bench
Diaw at SF
Splitter PF
Baynes C

some of the best ball weve seen of Diaw came at SF where he was more aggressive and mentally in check during the game
did a decent job on Lebron

[bklynspursfan]

I mean, was Jack on that tight of a leash that one incident (supposedly) is enough for this to happen? What about everything he's been through with the team, Pop and Tim/TP/Manu??? Makes no sense.

He's the last guy I'd expect this to happen to. I thought Blair with his rants on social media maybe? But Jackson, I just can't believe it.

[EricB]

I'd say it was more than one incident.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Next thing you know they will release Tim, it'll be just Pop the almighty and scrubs.

Dude, shut up.

[Pop]

maybe Spurs read my post on spurstalk and will go with the big bench
Diaw at SF
Splitter PF
Baynes C

some of the best ball weve seen of Diaw came at SF where he was more aggressive and mentally in check during the game
did a decent job on Lebron

Yeah I love the idea as well for next season but we have a problem right now.

[Pop]

I'm not that surprised, I saw that something was off in TP's lastest interview.

[szkorhetz]

http://hoopshype.com/free_agency/small_forwards.htm

You can also look at the available SGs because some of them can play SF:
http://hoopshype.com/free_agency/shooting_guards.htm
Just bring in Tracy. hw can't be worse than Neal or Jax.

[rold50]

maybe Spurs read my post on spurstalk and will go with the big bench
Diaw at SF
Splitter PF
Baynes C

some of the best ball weve seen of Diaw came at SF where he was more aggressive and mentally in check during the game
did a decent job on Lebron

Diaw is out 3-4 weeks though.

[ace3g]

Making room for .....






THE GIST !!!!!

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[DesignatedT]

What in the world did he have a "meltdown" over. It couldn't have been about his contract extension could it? I mean he hasn't brought it up all year, why would he now?

[MSPaint]

He seemed quite happy to be back with this organization. It really makes me wonder how much that "personal matter" awhile back really affected this. Unless his whole thing about "tears in his eyes" when he got the call from Pop telling him he was coming back, was really a load of BS.

[Budkin]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUIUUIUU

[capek]

w
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:wow

[JR3]

I tend to think whatever Jack did, it was worth the Spurs move. I would give the spurs the benefit of the doubt here. I'm just waiting to see what happened. It will come out one way or another...

[TD 21]

Wow.

Presuming they're all available, I'd think McGrady, Walker, Greene and possibly Brown (they see him as more PF), are candidates. Realistically though, with the possible exception of McGrady, none would be in the playoff rotation anyway.

By and large, they should be able to get away with Green/Ginobili playing backup SF, though. Obviously, this hurts for depth purposes, particularly against Durant/James (if they get that far, of course). But it pretty much guarantees Neal won't be playing PG and it means more shooting/play making in the rotation in general.

[Mugen]

What.The.Fuck.

[Robz4000]

Welp, when it's all said and done, this will be the biggest season collapse the Spurs have ever had. Knee they wouldn't win the title, but a Finals berth was well within the realm of possibility. Really fucking depressing.

[hater]

:lol

Its really not that bad. Rather not play jax than play shit version of jax.

Spurs should have waived jefferson same way befor 11 playoffs and we could have won

And :lmao at d ppl thinking we gon a sign anyone worth a shit

[DPG21920]

What's done is done but this is about as nightmarish of a scenario you could dream up for the Spurs. Key guys injured: check. Playing pretty awful: check. Morale low: check. I mean, I'm not going to even ask "what more could go wr.."

[bklynspursfan]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)17s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828140726607872)
Gregg Popovich and Stephen Jackson have been sparring over Jax's role throughout season; disagreements resurfaced this week, source tells Y!

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) 20s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828140726607872) Gregg Popovich and Stephen Jackson have been sparring over Jax's role throughout season; disagreements resurfaced this week, source tells Y!

[JR3]

I actually like the idea of ryan gomes..

[szkorhetz]

Wow.

Presuming they're all available, I'd think McGrady, Walker, Greene and possibly Brown, are candidates. Realistically though, with the possible exception of McGrady, none would be in the playoff rotation anyway.

By and large, so long as Leonard stays healthy, they should be able to get away with Green/Ginobili playing backup SF, though.
Any hope of having McGrady makes me crazy. I love that dude. In limited time he could be a difference maker. I know he is made of glass, but, come on. This is possible our last chance with Timmy in the roster. The dead last.

[baseline bum]

Unless Jack went and choked Pop in practice I just can't see how this makes any sense. Shit

[Pop]

I tend to think whatever Jack did, it was worth the Spurs move. I would give the spurs the benefit of the doubt here. I'm just waiting to see what happened. It will come out one way or another...

It's pretty weird that they are putting up with Blair's bullshit tho at the same time so I wonder about what he did as well but he is a great guy to have in the POs, it's big.

[Budkin]

I know he had that ridiculous Instagram upload the other day, complaining about the team not having faith in him, but...[shrug]

That was Blair wasn't it?

[Hoops Czar]

Great news! One less body to carry.

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) now (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828462719127552) Spurs and Jackson discussed a release prior to trade deadline, but sides agreed to go forward together for rest of season, source says.

[lefty]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)20s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828462719127552)
Spurs and Jackson discussed a release prior to trade deadline, but sides agreed to go forward together for rest of season, source says

[MaNu4Tres]

Think we are all pretty shocked by this. Wow.

Spurs will miss his heart, but they won't miss his play.

[DPG21920]

Even with the disagreements between Pop and Jax you would think that relationship was strong enough to endure and not get to this point. Not only that, but despite his role and what happened behind closed doors, Jax was always cheering for his teammates during games and appeared to be a good teammate.

[lefty]

shit fuck you Ace, lol

[thunderup]

Thunder killer released?

:lol Great news

[baseline bum]

Wow.

Presuming they're all available, I'd think McGrady, Walker, Greene and possibly Brown (they see him as more PF), are candidates. Realistically though, with the possible exception of McGrady, none would be in the playoff rotation anyway.

By and large, so long as Leonard stays healthy, they should be able to get away with Green/Ginobili playing backup SF, though.

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0g1d6Ts0J84xD/610x.jpg

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[MSPaint]

:lol

Its really not that bad. Rather not play jax than play shit version of jax.

Spurs should have waived jefferson same way befor 11 playoffs and we could have won

And :lmao at d ppl thinking we gon a sign anyone worth a shit

You're so wrong! Sign T-Mac, he was once going to be a spur and now he can finally fulfill his destiny and deliver us #5!!!

/blue

[McGusto55]

WTF....I HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS TEAM GO THOUGH SOME SHIT LIKE THIS....REALLY WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON.........FUCKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK

[Bruno]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) now (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828462719127552) Spurs and Jackson discussed a release prior to trade deadline, but sides agreed to go forward together for rest of season, source says.

It explained the Reddick rumors. Spurs were looking at an extra wing because there were troubles around Jack.

[NASpurs]

Thunder killer released?

:lol Great news

He's no Harden, that's for sure.

[Pop]

"If you're scared, go to church" SJAX 2012 Playoffs

Numbers can't quantify what he brought to the table.

[FkLA]

If I had to guess why, going off szkorhetz' post...maybe it was about an extension? Hes been known to have little fits in the past when his contract situation isnt stable. Especially considering how poorly and the amount of time hes been playing as of late. Id say money was involved in his meltdown.

Huge blow though, out of nowhere. Everything seems to be falling apart. :(

[Spur|n|Austin]

Pop and Jack seemed to be friends, pretty drastic or Pop to cut him for "sparring" over PT but shit, gotta remove all negativity quick I guess.

[bklynspursfan]

I agree Jack's role has been pretty up and down, as has his play. Some of it due to injuries, some of it due to personal stuff, he's had a bad season. But i know a lot of folks thought that'd change when the playoffs came around.

But with Diaw's news, and the potential for Jack to play more (unless he was told he wouldn't be) this is just craziness.

[DesignatedT]

Jack seemed like a good teammate but he must have blew up during practice or behind the scenes. The Spurs usually honor their agreements and if they agreed to hold onto Jack until the season was over he must have fucked up pretty bad for them to go against that.

[TheGoldStandard]

Well, that is a huge blow to the bench. Jax gave mental toughness, a spark and he could get on a streak and score plus he played defense. Oh well, one less body and a lot weaker. Don't know what the disagreement was about but that's just horrible timing.

[EricB]

Unless Jack went and choked Pop in practice I just can't see how this makes any sense. Shit

Yeah screaming matches between the coach and player are totally ok.

[Kuestmaster]

Here comes McGrady and the 1st round exit...

[Thread]

Cheaters justice.

[CGD]

Donte Greene is available. I recall the spurs expressed interest in the past. Slim picking but did go with Childress

[KaiRMD1]

You have got to be SHITTING ME!

[DesignatedT]

Who the fuck knows what happened. The Spurs and Pop wouldn't cut somebody over a simple disagreement. Just stop coming to your own conclusions.

[Brunodf]

http://i.imgur.com/7ozTU.gif
This. What about that French SF?

[szkorhetz]

I would be shocked if Jax would ever find a new job in the NBA..

[jestersmash]

I tend to think whatever Jack did, it was worth the Spurs move. I would give the spurs the benefit of the doubt here. I'm just waiting to see what happened. It will come out one way or another...

Yeah honestly I agree. Jax clearly started the end of last season with a great rapport coming in. He had to have fucked up royally to be waived. I'm willing to give the Spurs the benefit of the doubt as well.

[sammy]

WTF!

[baseline bum]

Yeah screaming matches between the coach and player are totally ok.

They're better than playing Bonner and Blair.

[TD 21]

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

I meant Bill.

Two other possible candidates are Evans and Richardson. Out of all the names, Evans is probably the best combination of 3 and D, but he's severely undersized.

[bklynspursfan]

Blair complains all the time about playing time why was he never waived :lol

[LakerHater]

So he jus didnt like his role on the team??

[Bruno]

A key to sign a player that late in the season would be a familiarity with Spurs system. There is an available player who knows it quite well:







































Michael Finley

[szkorhetz]

This. What about that French SF?
Gelabale? Who is under contract with Minnesota?

[jag]

Shit

[HarlemHeat37]

Good news, tbh, addition by subtraction, since Pop would have allocated him PT..

:lol Stephen Jackson is fucking horrible, as I've been saying all year..he has always been overrated, but this year's version of Jackson was one of the worst players I've ever seen on any level of basketball..

This doesn't change anything for the Spurs..his only potential use was another defender to throw at Lebron and Durant, but he wouldn't have made a notable difference, obviously..the Spurs bench will continue to struggle without Ginobili and Diaw, but Jackson wouldn't have helped..

Playing Green or Ginobili at SF is not ideal, especially defensively, but it's better than Jackson getting any minutes..having shooters on the perimeter is more dangerous than having a negative player like Stephen Jackson, tbh..

The Spurs will sign a wing player, but I doubt he will see any PT in the playoffs..

This also essentially guarantees that Kawhi is going to play 40+ in the playoffs, which is great news..

I agree with DPG that symbolically, this is troubling, since a team in a tailspin waiving a rotation player a few days before the season is a bad sign..from a basketball perspective, it's good news, tbh..

[Libri]

Maybe Jax was the one that broke into Pop's home.

[DesignatedT]

Michael Finley

:exits thread:

[Budkin]

Shittiest fucking news in a long time. There's no one worth a shit we can sign.

[jestersmash]

I would be shocked if Jax would ever find a new job in the NBA..

Maybe he could get a year or two for the absolute minimum if he managed to impress in practice. He'd have to re-acquire some semblance of an offensive game, though.

[Mugen]

Spurs aren't signing anybody at this point in the season that's contributing in the playoffs. This means that Green/Manu/Neal are going to have to man the backup SF position.

If anything, this guarantees that Kawhi is playing 40+ mins a game in the playoff which can only be a good thing.

But this is where Diaw being out hurts us very badly. Jack would have been an adequate 4 in Boris' absence. Now the Spurs are extremely thin up front.

[emanueldavidginobili]

WOW, what the fuck is happening we dont need all this bullshit days before the playoffs. We need to pick up someone. we should have fucking picked up Kmart he is playing so good right now. As of right now we have no playmakers or toughness.

[Pop]

A key to sign a player that late in the season would be a familiarity with Spurs system. There is an available player who knows it quite well:







































Michael Finley

Holy shit.

[TheGoldStandard]

Whoever we sign we'll have to send to the D League and bury them on the bench... afterall, they don't know the system.

[Big Empty]

smdh

[ThePop]

Michael Finley

http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/13/136085/2423095-boo_this_man.gif

[Brunodf]

Gelabale? Who is under contract with Minnesota?
Shit, i thought he was a free agent

[Beanzamillion21]

.

[baseline bum]

A key to sign a player that late in the season would be a familiarity with Spurs system. There is an available player who knows it quite well:







































Michael Finley

You fucker you

:cry Probably still would be the team's best 3rd bigman option with Diaw out :cry

[MSPaint]

A key to sign a player that late in the season would be a familiarity with Spurs system. There is an available player who knows it quite well:







































Michael Finley

Lets try to bring back Rob Horry while we're at it. oh oh or even Brent Barry!

[Clipper Nation]

I actually like the idea of ryan gomes..

Maybe he could throw an inbounds pass our way for once if he joined the Spurs :lol

In all seriousness, I like Stak5 and I hope he lands on his feet somewhere, tbh....

[DesignatedT]

Glenn Robinson ala 2005?

[Libri]

Bring back Bruce.

[Kuestmaster]

I'm seeing more minutes for De Colo if Green and Manu will be spending some time at SF

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

A key to sign a player that late in the season would be a familiarity with Spurs system. There is an available player who knows it quite well:







































Michael Finley

I literally covered my mouth and gasped. Sweet mother of Jesus.

[bklynspursfan]

I hope it doesn't affect the morale of the team more than anything... I know TD had a good relationship with him.

[siraulo23]

f me

[Beanzamillion21]

Rofl. "Stephen Jackson: the difference between getting blown out and losing a close one."

lol pretty much

[szkorhetz]

I hope it doesn't affect the morale of the team more than anything... I know TD had a good relationship with him.
I think no one in this team questions Pop's decisions.

[Monkeyboy14]

How the fuck does this make any sense at all?? Even if we are planning on bringing someone in?? We become about 30 times softer... And even if we bring someone else in, why wont know the system like jack did!! Jesus christ we are fuuucked

[Bruno]

More seriously, the players signed will ideally have size, be a good defender and be able to hit a corner 3. Defensively, you would match up against the big SFs when Kahwi is in foul trouble and offensively, you park him in a corner.

Sadly, I don't really see a player fitting that mold. Dominic McGuire has size and is a terrific defender but he can't shoot.

[Brunodf]

Jack signing with a contender in 3,2,1...

[DesignatedT]

dan mccarney ‏@danmccarneysaen 44s
Not sure how a guy shooting 37 percent can complain much about his role...

[twincam]

Outstanding. I approve of this message. Jackson had to go. Inconsistent, turnover prone, horrible passer. Just not a good fit.

[McGusto55]

I still cant fucken belive this shit.....

[tenbeersbold]

Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rave at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light

[DPG21920]

I really hope Bonner doesn't choke. The only issue with this basketball wise (based on how he's played up to this point) is the Boris injury. But with that injury combined with the softer issues (morale, bad team play, limping into playoffs..) makes it serious.

[Robz4000]

I'm just laughing my ass off at this point, not much else you can do. If this were a large market team this would potentially go down as one of the largest collapses in NBA history. This team is ripe for a first round exit.

[pad300]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)20s (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/322828462719127552)
Spurs and Jackson discussed a release prior to trade deadline, but sides agreed to go forward together for rest of season, source says

We really should have used that expiring for something...

[stxspurs]

I literally covered my mouth and gasped. Sweet mother of Jesus.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oF94AXxAzW8/TvvvY3fQS0I/AAAAAAAAQlo/iwA2sStPN8M/s1600/mother-god-meme.jpg

[LakerHater]

322831728609751042

[spurraider21]

This makes no fucking sense. With Diaw out and Manu banged up, the last thing we needed was another wing player straight cut! I'm losing my mind here. Not that Jax was this incredible player but our depth is disgustingly thin right now. Blair/Bonner will be the first big off the bench? No Jax to play the stretch 4. The guy that best physically matches up with KD and Bron. This is blowing my mind. Call this a meltdown, but in addition to all the shit/injuries we've gotten late season this is just dumb on surface level.

Kawhi better be ready for 40+ minutes per game. What the hell happens if he gets into foul trouble.

[ace3g]

More seriously, the players signed will ideally have size, be a good defender and be able to hit a corner 3. Defensively, you would match up against the big SFs when Kahwi is in foul trouble and offensively, you park him in a corner.

Sadly, I don't really see a player fitting that mold. Dominic McGuire has size and is a terrific defender but he can't shoot.

This would make my day if we could sign Dominic McGuire; yeah he can't shoot but he do a lot of other things. He would be one of my top picks.

[DapDaGenius]

I didn't see this coming. Well, time to start thinking about people to replace him.

[Darius Bieber]

The Spurs roster is already limited due to injuries now.. What the fuck is happening?

[Kuestmaster]

I still don't get why this happened. And why we are always passing on signing big tough guys like Chris Andersen and KMart? We could have used them now.

[jestersmash]

Jack signing with a contender in 3,2,1...

Who would want him, though :lol

[DPG21920]

Terrible logic by Dan tbh...When guys like Bonner who shot worse than that in the playoffs were starters, not to mention how bad he was on defense, actual play sometimes obviously does not dictate playing time with Pop.

[DPG21920]

This would make my day if we could sign Dominic McGuire; yeah he can't shoot but he do a lot of other things. He would be one of my top picks.

+1. He's a good defender and tough. Best you could hope for.

[Monkeyboy14]

So kawhi for 48 min a game then?

[jestersmash]

I'm just laughing my ass off at this point, not much else you can do. If this were a large market team this would potentially go down as one of the largest collapses in NBA history. This team is ripe for a first round exit.

No.

We let go of Stephen fucking Jackson, one of the worst offensive players in the league.

Some of you guys are acting like we just waived Manu Ginobili.

[tenbeersbold]

322831728609751042
LOL McCarney wouldnt say shit if it had been a white player....

[DapDaGenius]

The Spurs roster is already limited due to injuries now.. What the fuck is happening?

Speaking of injury...hasn't Jackson been playing with injuries for a while now?

[yavozerb]

This really sucks...Guys, our roster is set for the playoffs and do not expect anyone to get signed who will help in the playoffs. Not sure who is in austin who could maybe fill out the roster, but again, our roster is set minus sjax. Time to quit crying and get ready for big boy basketball.

[CitizenDwayne]

This won't be nearly as big a deal as everyone is thinking now.

Mark my words.

[MSPaint]

ace, you're gonna have to update your signature, you stil have JAX in the rotation.

[baseline bum]

So kawhi for 48 min a game then?

That was going to be a necessity anyways. More like Bonner for 35 minutes a game again.

[LakerHater]

Guess In Pop We Trust

[szkorhetz]

+1. He's a good defender and tough. Best you could hope for.
I don't think so. Everyone on the second unit is afraid to shoot (except Neal, of course) I would love to bring in a scorer, who is not afraid of drivings, kickouts, and knocking down jumpers, especially in the mid-range. Oh, Actually, we would need some playmaking too.

[siraulo23]

now the spurs have only one SF and lost toughness and edge heading to the POs

idc if he plays horrible, kawhi cant play 48 mins a game and manu/green is not gonna work at SF

[jag]

Making room for .....






THE GIST !!!!!

:lol

[ElNono]

My wife been telling me that she read about this 'meltdown' 3-4 days ago somewhere on facebook... I didn't think it was true since nobody here reported anything, and you normally get the scoop here first.

Oh well... good luck to you Jack.

[HarlemHeat37]

Any player on the Toros would be as good as Stephen Jackson, tbh..close your eyes and pick one, he wouldn't be any worse..

[emanueldavidginobili]

I still don't get why this happened. And why we are always passing on signing big tough guys like Chris Andersen and KMart? We could have used them now.
This they are both doing good for their teams and definitely could have helped us

[JR3]

It's pretty weird that they are putting up with Blair's bullshit tho at the same time so I wonder about what he did as well but he is a great guy to have in the POs, it's big.

I agree. huge blow. I loved how he guarded durant a couple of match ups ago. We must play D in the playoffs.. we can't outscore people.. thats for the regular season.

[Robz4000]

No.

We let go of Stephen fucking Jackson, one of the worst offensive players in the league.

Some of you guys are acting like we just waived Manu Ginobili.

I'm not talking about it as just Jack being waived (Spurs could and would win without him), but the underlining meaning behind it and all the other things piling up. Morale is in the shitter now, everyone is banged up, and the team has no rhythm. Jack was having a bad year, but he was still a veteran who brought mental and physical toughness, which the team needs desperately.

[jeebus]

My wife been telling me that she read about this 'meltdown' 3-4 days ago somewhere on facebook... I didn't think it was true since nobody here reported anything, and you normally get the scoop here first.

Oh well... good luck to you Jack.
screencaps or it didn't happen

[jag]

Pops Mensah-Bonsu...













Come on down!

[ace3g]

+1. He's a good defender and tough. Best you could hope for.

Yeah always liked him as a player; can play multiple positions and can fill the stat sheet (other than points of course).

[MaNu4Tres]

Shittiest fucking news in a long time. There's no one worth a shit we can sign.

Spurs don't have to sign anybody, just play Leonard 40 minutes and its a net gain for the Spurs. Jackson was that bad this year.

[Biernutz]

it's reported on KSAT that pop and jack had big disagreements on how to use jack .....this has been going on before the Denver game

[JR3]

Maybe he could throw an inbounds pass our way for once if he joined the Spurs :lol

In all seriousness, I like Stak5 and I hope he lands on his feet somewhere, tbh....

lol

[DPG21920]

Again, from a basketball perspective it's only bad because of the Diaw injury (because as bad as Jack was, I trust him as a SBPF more than Bonner/Blair) but overall not a huge issue. It just speaks to the state of the team though and this signals a deeper issue overall.

Basketball wise it hurts with Diaw out, but not catastrophic.

[bklynspursfan]

Spurs don't have to sign anybody, just play Leonard 40 minutes and its a net gain for the Spurs. Jackson was that bad this year.

Problem with that (if it comes to it) would be against OKC. Kawhi is bound to get into foul trouble at some point and there's no one else to throw at him and more importantly be physical with him.

[jestersmash]

I'm not talking about it as just Jack being waived (Spurs could and would win without him), but the underlining meaning behind it and all the other things piling up. Morale is in the shitter now, everyone is banged up, and the team has no rhythm. Jack was having a bad year, but he was still a veteran who brought mental and physical toughness, which the team needs desperately.

Ah ok. Yeah I suppose that's fair. Granted, we've always been under the radar so the lack of media coverage isn't much of a surprise, although I kind of hope the media jumps on it and investigates further. I really want to know the details of what happened between Jack and Pop and/or the Spurs FO, and those kinds of details won't come out unless the media pressures the Spurs F.O. to say something (although simply pressuring the Spurs F.O. with questions doesn't guarantee that such questions will be answered, but still).

[cd98]

Jax will be out of the league bc of this. He's stupid. When you look like you got nothing left and then you throw such a tantrum that Pop waives you, you are done.

Jax is overrated on this site. He's not Rob Horry. Only issue is we are thin at the three. But Jax must have locker room cancer to get waived four games before the playoffs and the injury situation what it is. Jax is dumb and selfish doing this to his teammates and himself.

[baseline bum]

It's pretty weird that they are putting up with Blair's bullshit tho at the same time so I wonder about what he did as well but he is a great guy to have in the POs, it's big.

LOL, no wonder they didn't cut Blair.

[timtonymanu]

Well I'll be the first to eat my shit sandwich for defending this guy. I don't hate him, but it's unfortunate it's come to this.

I'm still happy we got rid of RJ in the process at least.

What a terrible ending to a season that was lost 2 weeks ago.

[TD 21]

More seriously, the players signed will ideally have size, be a good defender and be able to hit a corner 3. Defensively, you would match up against the big SFs when Kahwi is in foul trouble and offensively, you park him in a corner.

Sadly, I don't really see a player fitting that mold. Dominic McGuire has size and is a terrific defender but he can't shoot.

Yeah. Is Brown available? I know they think he's more PF, but we're talking about a non rotation spot here and someone who'd be used strictly in specific match-ups or in case of injury or foul trouble to Leonard. He's not as good a defender as McGuire, but he's not a bad defender and he's a better shooter.

I'm surprised this move didn't come in conjunction with a replacement. Considering the limited amount of time they have before the playoffs, you'd think they'd want to bring someone in as soon as possible. I don't get it.

[RD2191]

He probably just told pop that he was a fukin overrated piece of crap and his lineups werd full of shit.

[timaios]

Unreal !!!

:bang:bang:bang

[Bruno]

Yeah. Is Brown available?

He is playing in Russia where he has a good season.

[TheGoldStandard]

Stephen Jackson was hanging out with Matt Bonner too much, Pop didn't want Bonner hanging with the wrong crowd, hence he was let go.

[ElNono]

screencaps or it didn't happen

http://i47.tinypic.com/2mhh2mp.png

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Antonio-Spurs-Talk/185577598214330

[spurraider21]

Spurs don't have to sign anybody, just play Leonard 40 minutes and its a net gain for the Spurs. Jackson was that bad this year.

With Diaw's injury Jax was slated to get minutes at the 4

[Ginobili2Duncan]

Jackson must have really f-ed up for the organization to go in this direction. As a team with injuries to two of your three core players and your third bigman, getting rid of another body provides toughness and versatility is counterproductive despite his numbers. Yes, Jackson has been a terrible player this year--but I'm sure he would've contributed something positive during the postseason. At the very least he was an option, now the Spurs no longer have that.

[Pop]

Considering the limited amount of time they have before the playoffs, you'd think they'd want to bring someone in as soon as possible. I don't get it.

The replacement has most likely already been decided but I don't expect much.

Could they just bring Bertans over sooner since we won't get a difference maker anyway?

[Robz4000]

Ah ok. Yeah I suppose that's fair. Granted, we've always been under the radar so the lack of media coverage isn't much of a surprise, although I kind of hope the media jumps on it and investigates further. I really want to know the details of what happened between Jack and Pop and/or the Spurs FO, and those kinds of details won't come out unless the media pressures the Spurs F.O. to say something (although simply pressuring the Spurs F.O. with questions doesn't guarantee that such questions will be answered, but still).

I don't really care about what happened, but what it means for the postseason and maybe even beyond.

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs won't make any changes.. they're subtraction by subtraction just shows where this team is headed.. Why can't I come on here and see that we cut Matt Bonner.

[Dverde]

I would be okay with it if we had James Anderson sitting in d-league. Huge hole made especially considering Diaw is ailing.

[jeebus]

http://i47.tinypic.com/2mhh2mp.png

http://www.facebook.com/pages/San-Antonio-Spurs-Talk/185577598214330 ElNono is about this life.

[timvp]

OMG.

[TD 21]

He is playing in Russia where he has a good season.

Yeah, I know. But is he available and eligible for the playoffs?

[spurs_fan_in_exile]

Unless Pop wants to get shot he'd better get a restraining order keeping Jack 23.75 feet away at all times.

[DPG21920]

Jeebus getting sh*t on

[coachmac87]

Damn. Jax must've robbed Pops house.....

[HarlemHeat37]

Problem with that (if it comes to it) would be against OKC. Kawhi is bound to get into foul trouble at some point and there's no one else to throw at him and more importantly be physical with him.

My thought process is that I would be happy if the Spurs even make it to the WCFs and have a puncher's chance, tbh..

I don't believe Jackson would have had an impact on making it that far, he would be a huge liability against any of the potential fast-paced matchups, particularly Denver..

[Hoops Czar]

People here think one move automatically constitutes making another one. The Spurs don't operate in that fashion. They'll probably just shuffle around the players they have.

[spurraider21]

tbh we're going to need 2003 Tim and 2016 Kawhi

[timaios]

This team is a total mess right now !

This is insane !

[timtonymanu]

With the news about Manu's tear and Diaw's injury, this Jack news is just meh to me. It's already been a shitty end to the season, might as well go all out. :lol

[baseline bum]

Jax will be out of the league bc of this. He's stupid. When you look like you got nothing left and then you throw such a tantrum that Pop waives you, you are done.

Jax is overrated on this site. He's not Rob Horry. Only issue is we are thin at the three. But Jax must have locker room cancer to get waived four games before the playoffs and the injury situation what it is. Jax is dumb and selfish doing this to his teammates and himself.

LOL, what? Jack is right up there with Rob for most important role-players in franchise history.

[HarlemHeat37]

Is Malik Hairston still in Europe?:lol..

[Nathan89]

Time to suit up Udoka.:downspin:

[Pop]

I would be okay with it if we had James Anderson sitting in d-league. Huge hole made especially considering Diaw is ailing.

Great point. Make the FO look stupid with the unbalanced roster they assembled.

We won't get anyone as good as James Anderson, they messed up.

[pad300]

In order, TMAC, McGuire, Gomes, my top 3 to pursue, in that order...

[mexicanjunior]

We aren't making it out of the first round...at least this time we will be a 2 seed and not be as embarrassed.

[timtonymanu]

Bring back Da'Sean Butler. :lol

[Bruno]

Yeah, I know. But is he available and eligible for the playoffs?

Not available and I doubt Spurs have the time to do something complicate like buying out an overseas player.

The last day to sign a player is Wednesday.

[BlackSwordsMan]

Spurs tanking before the playoffs
CIA POP

[TheGoldStandard]

Time to bring up one of our many undersized SG

[DesignatedT]

James Anderson would be nice right about now

[Phenomanul]

WTH!!!

[freetiago]

the new Spurs savior

jAtla2zhQpA

hes been in the system and dominated our first round matchup

[jag]

Advanced stat guy isn't able to comprehend the possibility of (1) Stephen Jackson getting hot in the postseason and knocking down big shots or (2) Stephen Jackson having a big impact on the defensive end.

He defended Durant better than Kawhi during the WCF last year.