ESPN Stein: Tiago and Spurs ramped up talks

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Hearing Spurs and Tiago Splitter have ramped up talks and are making progress toward deal terms

[BatManu20]

RIP Marcin Gortat rumor

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[look_at_g_shred]

3 yrs 18 million (fingers crossed)

[spurspokesman]

Im good with it. Now grab ak47 and i'd call it a succesful off season.

[Sean Cagney]

Im good with it. Now grab ak47 and i'd call it a succesful off season.

ODEN TOO! LOL. Get greedy some.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

I have no problem bringing him back, it's just all about the deal terms.

[ducks]

3 yrs 18 million (fingers crossed)

where

[ducks]

the vet min spur fan

[MeloHype]

I hope we don't overpay him

[BatManu20]

Im good with it. Now grab ak47 and i'd call it a succesful off season.

Seems like what their plans are. Still need a shot creator though..

[DesignatedT]

3/25 is the highest I'd go.

[ducks]

ak47 cancreate shots with diaw

[K-State Spur]

RIP Marcin Gortat rumor

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Probably never alive to begin with considering the only source flip flopping.

But it's certainly not bad news - Splitter is a highly efficient big on both ends who played a major role in solving the teams issues with twin tower opponents (while still having some teams that he matches up poorly against). He's probably the best lone big on the market that the team has a legit shot at.

That said, need to make sure that any deal with him leaves room for improvements elsewhere. Splitter >>> Pachulia coming off ACL. But going into next season, I'd rather have Zaza + AK47 than Splitter + Casspi (or similar mediocre swingman).

[Spur-Addict]

3 yrs 18 million (fingers crossed)

LOL

[ducks]

I would offer splitter 5 years but have him option after three
5 for 35 with incentives

[lefty]

Shit

[taps]

Glad to hear it, means one less question mark (when he signs) and we'll have a better idea of the cap space Spurs have to work with. plus maybe they'll get manu's out of the way once they're done with Tiago's contract.

[spurraider21]

3/25 is the highest I'd go.
If there's a 4th year I hope the annual salary is less than that

[BatManu20]

I haven't heard of one single other team showing interest in Splitter, other than Portland who can't afford him now anyways. The Spurs need to use this lack of interest to get a bargain on his contract. Don't just give him a 3 yr/$27 million deal just because.

[monkeypunk]

Seems like what their plans are. Still need a shot creator though..

I think Nando could fill that role if he gets minutes and practices his mid range game this summer. Make them respect your shot, opens up lanes, bounce passes actually make it to their intended recipient. And he's already under contract.

[slick'81]

8 mil per seems about right

[yavozerb]

Anything less than 7 mil for Tiago should have his agent fired on the spot....

[ducks]

Glad to hear it, means one less question mark (when he signs) and we'll have a better idea of the cap space Spurs have to work with. plus maybe they'll get manu's out of the way once they're done with Tiago's contract.

manu is last
HE SHOULD TAKE A PAYCUT MORE IF SPURS CAN GET AK47

[DesignatedT]

If there's a 4th year I hope the annual salary is less than that

Agree. 3/25 or 4/30.

[Nathan89]

All the rumors hopefully means the Spurs hardball negotiated a good deal with Splitter.

[BatManu20]

Damn.. had to expect it though.

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[Nathan89]

Another regular season performer.:bang

[timtonymanu]

I can live with an 8-9M offer sheet. Hopefully that NBA Finals performance scared away teams, but you know some team like the Blazers and Rockets are ready to screw over the Spurs.

[Nathan89]

Tim's finals backup being paid a couple mil less than him.:lmao

He wasn't even a good backup.

[DesignatedT]

I can live with an 8-9M offer sheet. Hopefully that NBA Finals performance scared away teams, but you know some team like the Blazers and Rockets are ready to screw over the Spurs.

Not sure who would be getting screwed in this scenario.

9M a year for a player that nobody trusts lol. Everyone would rather have 4M yr Diaw in the game.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Word is teams that were pursuing restricted free agent big man appear to be dropping off in anticipation of Spurs & Splitter coming to terms

[slick'81]

Tim's finals backup being paid a couple mil less than him.:lmao

He wasn't even a good backup.
Still u know Tim should b making more .

[spurraider21]

If Houston doesn't get Dwight splitter will get paid

[look_at_g_shred]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(http://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Word is teams that were pursuing restricted free agent big man appear to be dropping off in anticipation of Spurs & Splitter coming to terms




Damn......

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)San Antonio is finalizing a five year, $45 million contract extension for center Tiago Splitter, league sources tell Y! Sports.

[TheGoldStandard]

This seems about right, Spurs won't gamble and they won't let a player walk away. Tiago will get paid and probably were no other parties interested or were really in contention. Parties rumored probably trying to get Spurs to eat up cap so they can't offer deals to anyone.. So we'll just have the same returning team as last year and pray Tim/Tony can have another monster year.

[Buddy Holly]

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[look_at_g_shred]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)San Antonio is finalizing a five year, $45 million contract extension for center Tiago Splitter, league sources tell Y! Sports.




Wow.......

[DesignatedT]

Too much money but whatever. Saw it coming. Congrats Tiago.

[slick'81]

Not sure who would be getting screwed in this scenario.

9M a year for a player that nobody trusts lol. Everyone would rather have 4M yr Diaw in the game.


No doubt its tough, I dnt believe its a no brainer for the spurs unless splitter was the only real option at c

[look_at_g_shred]

5 years 45 million is the word....

[Nathan89]

Still u know Tim should b making more .

Yeah, he's significantly better than Tiago. Tiago shouldn't get anywhere near what he gets. He wasn't even a competent backup in the finals.

[TheGoldStandard]

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Euroleague and D-League teams were interested.

[Kindergarten Cop]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)San Antonio is finalizing a five year, $45 million contract extension for center Tiago Splitter, league sources tell Y! Sports.




This could be a VERY good deal for the Spurs, depending on how it is structured and what the options are on the final 2 years of the deal.

[IronMaxipad]

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[yavozerb]

8 mil for Tiago is not a bad deal...Not sure bout the 5 yrs but there could be some options in there as well. Welcome back Tiago

[Spurs Brazil]

too much money and too much years

[DesignatedT]

Definitely interested to see the details of the contract. 5 years? wow.

[jjktkk]

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[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)With threat of a Portland offer sheet lingering, Spurs, Splitter working out details of an agreement today, sources tell Y!

[Spurs Brazil]

too much money and a lot of years.

I don't like this deal

[Ditty]

Don't mind the $9 million a year but damn five years...

Maybe they're banking on Oden into turning into the next franchise player:lol

[BatManu20]

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[TheGoldStandard]

5 years 45 million is the word....

That would be a kick in the gut but about what I expect the Spurs to do.. It's pretty embarrassing to pay a 10/6 guy that amount.

[Captivus]

I dont want the Spurs to give more than $7M!!!


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FGA
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Tyler Hansbrough (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/h/hansbty01.html)
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Tiago Splitter (http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/s/splitti01.html)
2012-13
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5 Years / $45M!

[loveforthegame]

Hmm. More than I hoped for but might as well wait for terms.

[tesseractive]

This could be a VERY good deal for the Spurs, depending on how it is structured and what the options are on the final 2 years of the deal.
Yeah, depending on how it escalates, 5/$45 isn't necessarily much more than 3/$25 if there are option years.

[Spurs9]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojYahooNBA
(http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA)San Antonio is finalizing a five year, $45 million contract extension for center Tiago Splitter, league sources tell Y! Sports.



WTF

[spurraider21]

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[TheGoldStandard]

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Disgusting

[Drom John]

Please be backloaded to open up cap during the Duncan years.

[Nathan89]

Fuck everything about this deal. Richard Jefferson deal 2.0.

[yavozerb]

too much money and too much years

No way..go around the league and look at contracts for starting big men in the NBA. Good not Great deal for spurs..

[DesignatedT]

Not a fan of this at all tbh.

[SpursRock20]

Tiago about to get a slam dunk of a deal!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II-C_fVhwHw

[ElNono]

Tiago was dropped from the Brazilian NT yesterday. Because of his uncertain contract situation, Brazil could not get the required insurance. One possibility is that Tiago is trying to get this thing done soon so he can still make it to the NT.

The news come from here (portuguese):
http://esportes.terra.com.br/basquete/sem-splitter-magnano-divulga-lista-de-convocados-da-copa-america,1229beee69b9f310VgnCLD2000000ec6eb0aRCRD.h tml

[Captivus]

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[benefactor]

Bring the meltdown.

[raybies]

Whoa....!!! 5 years at 9. Must be a sign and trade.... Can't see the spurs giving him 9.

Pop must of been like" ok we'll give you the money you want but you gotta be open to go wherever we send you."

[RD2191]

WHAT THE FUCK

[Nathan89]

"Blue-collar player"= 5 years/45 mil:lmao

[Ron Swanson]

Whoa. Seems a bit much, but I'll wait to see the terms.

[timtonymanu]

Ehh... that's a lot, but I honestly expected him to get at least 10 million a year.

The Spurs must still really be high on him to give him a 5 year contract.

[slick'81]

So what is that like 9 per

[ducks]

west got 3 years for 36 and he is old

[TheGoldStandard]

If this is true its Spurs overreacting.. I mean really? 9M for a guy who averages 10/6 and plays 24 minutes? Really? Spurs better have some kind of plan to fuse him with David Robinson

[DesignatedT]

Kurt Helin ‏@basketballtalk 1m
The Spurs are going to use their five-year extension on Tiago Splitter and not save it for Kawhi?
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[ducks]

david west got 12 milion a year for 3 years at his age

houston would give splitter this type of money if howard said FUCK YOU

[timtonymanu]

Bring the meltdown.

THIS

I'm not a fan of the deal, but I'm expecting unbearable posting again. I will be downstairs for a bit.

[ducks]

manu got 14 last year for what

[Captivus]

manu got 14 last year for what

Thats a different story. You know that.

[spursince#99]

IT'S A BACK LOADED FUCKING CONTRACT. R.C IS NOT THAT STUPID.

[spurraider21]

david west got 12 milion a year for 3 years at his age

houston would give splitter this type of money if howard said FUCK YOU
Solid point

[Spur|n|Austin]

Not a bad deal if the terms are right.. Also still leaves us wiggle room for a solid addition.

[DesignatedT]

Houston is maxing out Josh Smith after DH says no.

[K-State Spur]

Not as bad as it sounds for current cap:

With the yearly increases for a Bird FA, this deal will start closer to 7M for 2013-2014. The bigger numbers will hit in years 4 & 5, when the team is rebuilding around Kawhi anyways.

[CitizenDwayne]

Not really a bad deal, considering the current state of big men and what Tiago could probably get from other teams (I expected him to get $10mil+).

Still, not really what I was hoping for. Guess the FO is higher on Splitter than most of us are.

[Holden_Caulfield]

he played well in the playoffs except in the finals. im not even mad about the deal. we are gonna need him to get back in the finals.

[Juggity]

Tiago brought some heat against the big teams. He was crucial in memphis.

[look_at_g_shred]

Tiago brought some heat against the big teams. He was crucial in memphis.