Stein: Spurs interested in signing Othyus Jeffers (update: signed)

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Hearing San Antonio, as it copes with an injury crisis, has Iowa's Othyus Jeffers in its sights for 10-day callup from @nbadleague (https://twitter.com/nbadleague/) this week

[Baam]

Ok so they don't want to make any trade imo...

[monkeypunk]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Hearing San Antonio, as it copes with an injury crisis, has Iowa's Othyus Jeffers in its sights for 10-day callup from @nbadleague (https://twitter.com/nbadleague/) this week



Who are they going to cut to make room for this guy? Shipping Decolo for a 2019 2nd rounder?

[Chinook]

Still would rather have Singleton for De Colo.

[jyra]

It would be pretty surprising if they waived De Colo/Baynes just to call up a player who will be nothing more than a stop gap solution for a couple of weeks.

His D-League numbers are not bad:
http://www.nba.com/dleague/playerfile/othyus_jeffers/index.html

Averaging 11 rebounds per game is pretty impressive for a 6-5 wing player. Too bad that he sucks shooting from 3.

[Chinook]

Doesn't make sense to sign a small wing. De Colo may as well play if that's the case, as he's put up decent numbers there. The team should go for size. Trade for Singleton, sign Ebanks or start playing Thomas at the three.

[ajballer4]

I really hope we don't cut Baynes or Thomas for this scrub. Worst comes to worst, both Thomas and Diaw can spot minutes at the 3. Beli and Gino can take the rest

[boutons_deux]

Nobody from d-league is going to get any minutes, be any help, for any amount of time, but for 2 weeks? :lol

[monkeypunk]

Doesn't make sense to sign a small wing. De Colo may as well play if that's the case, as he's put up decent numbers there. The team should go for size. Trade for Singleton, sign Ebanks or start playing Thomas at the three.

I'm for trying Malcolm at the 3, he's got the speed, hops and size and he's already on the team. Try it for the Hawks game and see how he does...

[ajballer4]

Well, prove me wrong Jeffers

[Bruno]

For more clarity, I've move that to a new thread.

I'm meh on Jeffers. He is a tough player but is short and can't shoot. As I've said in another thread, I would rather see Spurs signing Ebanks.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

For more clarity, I've move that to a new thread.

I'm meh on Jeffers. He is a tough player but is short and can't shoot. As I've said in another thread, I would rather see Spurs signing Ebanks.

Like I mentioned in the previous thread - I think this move is just a scapegoat to have someone better fill in the 3 while we look for a bigger trade.

It doesn't make sense to release a D-league player, who just received a fully guaranteed contract, for another D-leaguer to only get a ten day contract.

[Chomag]

A SF that can't shoot in this Spurs system? I think FO is losing their mind.

Swapping a D league player that your paying guaranteed money for another just seems kind of silly.

[DPG21920]

This would be quite dumb. He's already had some issues with the Spurs, isn't very good and is undersized. Not worth losing an asset (NBA skills, plus trade throw in) like De Colo/Baynes for a guy like this. I really hope this is not true.

[Chomag]

Also why waste money for another player that Pop wont play? He will play Cojo at the 3 before he even sniffs playing anyone else.

[DPG21920]

The money is not the issue - the logic is.

[Kyuui-Musikq]

For more clarity, I've move that to a new thread.

I'm meh on Jeffers. He is a tough player but is short and can't shoot. As I've said in another thread, I would rather see Spurs signing Ebanks.

Ebanks is 6-9, while Jeffers is 6-5. Jeffers seems more like a pure SG besides his RPG, while Ebanks is a real SF with a lot of athleticism and lateral quickness.

I guess that because the Spurs have spent time with him before their more comfortable with him?

[DPG21920]

This would be quite dumb. He's already had some issues with the Spurs, isn't very good and is undersized. Not worth losing an asset (NBA skills, plus trade throw in) like De Colo/Baynes for a guy like this. I really hope this is not true.

Edit - didn't see that Spurs already waived MT to open up the roster spot. Glad it was not Baynes/De Colo, but still Jeffers makes no sense.

[BatManu20]

Championship!

[Bruno]

Like I mentioned in the previous thread - I think this move is just a scapegoat to have someone better fill in the 3 while we look for a bigger trade.

It doesn't make sense to release a D-league player, who just received a fully guaranteed contract, for another D-leaguer to only get a ten day contract.

I don't think because Kawhi is only out for 3-4 weeks. It means that he will only miss between 11 and 14 games. This period could eb covered by a couple of 10 days contract to Jeffers or another D-Leaguer.

[Chomag]

This Move smells more like a panic then anything logical

[Bruno]

Ebanks is 6-9, while Jeffers is 6-5. Jeffers seems more like a pure SG besides his RPG, while Ebanks is a real SF with a lot of athleticism and lateral quickness.

I guess that because the Spurs have spent time with him before their more comfortable with him?

Jeffers isn't a SG. He is just a short SF. He is short but tough an athletic. It's a player that is averaging 11.4rpg this season in D-league.

[Chomag]

Jeffers isn't a SG. He is just a short SF. He is short but tough an athletic. It's a player that is averaging 11.4rpg this season in D-league.

Fair enough, but I have a hard time seeing a short SF with his niche being rebounds with no range translate any of those skills to the NBA. So in other words he brings nothing

[spurraider21]

couldn't malcom thomas have just stepped in? who the hell is jeffers

[Pako]

Thomas waived...

[Budkin]

The FO has lost their fucking minds!

[KaiRMD1]

Well, it was fun while it lasted ol' sport

[Bruno]

Fair enough, but I have a hard time seeing a short SF with his niche being rebounds with no range translate any of those skills to the NBA. So in other words he brings nothing

Yeah, I don't see him lasting more than 2 10-day contracts. It should cover most if not all of Kawhi absence and bring Spurs around the trade deadline.

[ace3g]

Naturally then, in response to a question about the reported possibility (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/426400429157531648)of adding 28-year-old swingman Othyus Jeffers to the roster and the acknowledgement that they'd likely need much more help than that, it was a time for humor.
"What are you talking about? He's a stopper," Popovich told USA TODAY Sports Thursday. "This guy, he's the next Scottie Pippen on defense. You've got to be kidding me. We just uncovered a gem that nobody else knows about. You watch."
Popovich and the Spurs are laughing, one might say, to keep from crying.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/spurs/2014/01/23/gregg-popovich-kawhi-leonard-injury-san-antonio-spurs-nba/4800749/

[Texas_Ranger]

Why are they even signing this guy. He won't even play 5 minutes.

[ace3g]

Only thing I remember about Jeffers is that he had large hands and from video seems to be more effective in the post.

[DPG21920]

I remember him not giving effort.

[ElNono]

Is this confirmed?

[spurtech09]

rather just play thomas

[DapDaGenius]

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[DPG21920]

Well, here's to hoping Jeffers is the next Danny Green. When Jeffers had his previous stint in the NBA didn't hustle all the time and with limited skills, that's a huge attitude/red flag. But like DG, he's getting a second chance it appears.

[ElNono]

I guess it's just a patch... doubt he survives the 10 day deals...

[ChumpDumper]

This would be quite dumb. He's already had some issues with the SpurWhat issues?

[r0drig0lac]

This would be quite dumb. He's already had some issues with the Spurs, isn't very good and is undersized. Not worth losing an asset (NBA skills, plus trade throw in) like De Colo/Baynes for a guy like this. I really hope this is not true.
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[DPG21920]

What issues?

IIRC didn't have some issues with not hustling during his time on the floor

[Dex]

Well look at ol' JMac, acting like an investigative journalist and shit.

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[Dex]

NVM, he's still just ripping off Monroe. :lol

[ChumpDumper]

IIRC didn't have some issues with not hustling during his time on the floorDude played 8 minutes in one game.

[Darius Bieber]

Either way, he probably won't see any playing time in those 10 days unless the Spurs get blown out by Miami or Houston.

[ChumpDumper]

And while I'm not super excited by this signing, Ebank's NBA numbers really aren't any better than those of Jeffers. It's OK, but if, say, Cartier Martin is freed up in a week I'd sign him.

[mountainballer]

For more clarity, I've move that to a new thread.

I'm meh on Jeffers. He is a tough player but is short and can't shoot. As I've said in another thread, I would rather see Spurs signing Ebanks.

Devin Ebanks 22 38.8 8.7 19.7 44.3% 2.6 7.6 34.1% 4.6 5.8 80.3% 2.4 7.2 9.6 1.8 2.1 1.2 1.0 0.7 2.1 3.6 24.7
Othyus Jeffers 22 38.4 8.0 16.0 50.1% 0.5 1.7 27.0% 6.3 8.7 72.8% 3.3 8.1 11.4 3.3 4.1 2.5 0.2 1.6 3.0 6.1 22.8

looking at this, it's pretty much a wash. for whatever reason, they chose OJ over DE. both are among the currently 4 or 5 best players in the D-league.
never liked Ebanks and absolutey don't know Jeffers. so this is ok with me.

[will_spurs]

https://twitter.com/JMcDonald_SAEN/status/426469359750373376

Can someone please teach me how to embed tweets?

Get the number at the end of the tweet (here: 426469359750373376) and embed it between [ tweet ] tags, like that: 426469359750373376

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[DPG21920]

Dude played 8 minutes in one game.

I think he played 8 minutes in one game because he came in and thought he was too good to hustle because the game was out of hand...was a while ago though.

[ChumpDumper]

I think he played 8 minutes in one game because he came in and thought he was too good to hustle because the game was out of hand...was a while ago though.Seems like a stretch tbh.

I would love to see the meltdowns if Josh Howard doesn't suit up for the Toros tonight.

[DapDaGenius]

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[DPG21920]

Seems like a stretch tbh.

I would love to see the meltdowns if Josh Howard doesn't suit up for the Toros tonight.

Probably is, but, with how he doesn't appear to be very good on top of that, kind of adds up in my mind. But perhaps the fact he has been with the Spurs before gave him the nod. Or perhaps he was the only one of interest that would agree to a 10-day contract with the Spurs.

[rascal]

Here they go like every year with their meaningless 10 day contracts.

[ChumpDumper]

Probably is, but, with how he doesn't appear to be very good on top of that, kind of adds up in my mind. But perhaps the fact he has been with the Spurs before gave him the nod. Or perhaps he was the only one of interest that would agree to a 10-day contract with the Spurs.I think any FA who looks anything like a small forward would be a fool to pass up this opportunity. Cartier Martin signed on with the Bulls to do basically nothing, so i don't know how choosy the available players might be.

[ChumpDumper]

Here they go like every year with their meaningless 10 day contracts.You have never posted anything positive about the Spurs.

[DPG21920]

I think any FA who looks anything like a small forward would be a fool to pass up this opportunity. Cartier Martin signed on with the Bulls to do basically nothing, so i don't know how choosy the available players might be.

I agree, but I can't believe the Spurs would have Jeffers at the top of their list..

[ChumpDumper]

I agree, but I can't believe the Spurs would have Jeffers at the top of their list..Well, given that Ebanks never performed better than Jeffers, who?

[DPG21920]

Well, Ebanks is performing about the same if not slightly better IMO and is much more prototypical. From a FA perspective, Shawne Williams.

[rjv]

by the end of the year most of us won't even remember him being on the team at all

[elemento]

I don't wanna sound negative or anything but what's the point to waive Thomas to get a guy like Jeffers ? Not that I think that Thomas is a great prospect or anything, but Jeffers is not NBA material.

SA waives a guy with a guaranteed contract to get a D-League scrub who has played 0 NBA games in the past 3 seasons,counting this one. He is too small to play the 3 (he is 6'5), he turns 29 y/o in 2014 and has showed absolutely nothing in the NBA level, EVER.

I would rather try Ebanks tbh. At least he showed flashes in LA, he is still young and has excellent size for the position (6'8).

Meh move (to be kind)

[jeebus]

I never understand the Spurs' obsession with undersized players

[Biernutz]

Pop still has that "Larry Brown" in him still. He will screw around (tinker) with the line up till the
all star break. He does this most years although this has change a little with the limiting
of player minutes now. It's hard to understand why he does thing at times but that's Pop. How many
times is a player is hotter than hell the first half but disappears the 2nd half.

[Spur Bank]

I never understand the Spurs' obsession with undersized players
I have learned to understand it by understanding their obsession with productive players. If Player A is undersized but more effective overall than Player B... or if Player A is 4'5", has only one arm, is 600 lbs, but is more effective overall than Player B... they will take Player A. Every time.

[TheGoldStandard]

This should not happen on so many levels but its the Spurs so it probably happens

[Bruno]

Devin Ebanks 22 38.8 8.7 19.7 44.3% 2.6 7.6 34.1% 4.6 5.8 80.3% 2.4 7.2 9.6 1.8 2.1 1.2 1.0 0.7 2.1 3.6 24.7
Othyus Jeffers 22 38.4 8.0 16.0 50.1% 0.5 1.7 27.0% 6.3 8.7 72.8% 3.3 8.1 11.4 3.3 4.1 2.5 0.2 1.6 3.0 6.1 22.8

looking at this, it's pretty much a wash. for whatever reason, they chose OJ over DE. both are among the currently 4 or 5 best players in the D-league.
never liked Ebanks and absolutey don't know Jeffers. so this is ok with me.

Ebanks is longer, younger and with more NBA experience. That's why I would pick him over Jeffers.

Saying that, I'm not blowing a fuse because of it. I'm not saying that Ebanks would have been some kind of long term answer. As long as Jeffers remains a temporary answer with Green and Leonard being out, I have no issue with it.

Spurs true opportunity to improve the team will be at the trade deadline. They better add a quality forward at ti if they want to improve their odds at winning it all.

[ChumpDumper]

Well, the Toros have played Ebanks seven times in the past two months and the scouts also got a look at him at the showcase. His shooting from the field against the Toros is actually fairly dismal. He does get to the line a lot but it could be a function of his relative size advantage in the D-League. I think the Spurs have had a pretty set list of people they'd want to sign since the showcase.

[LakerHater]

Hes 28-years-old, so in all likelihood, there is little upside left.

[Budkin]

Seems like a stretch tbh.

I would love to see the meltdowns if Josh Howard doesn't suit up for the Toros tonight.

How has Howard been this year for the Toros?

[TheGoldStandard]

Makes no sense to cut Thomas and sign D League scrub only to let him go in a few weeks. He won't even play much.

[ChumpDumper]

How has Howard been this year for the Toros?OK when he's not injured.

[TD 21]

Doesn't make sense to sign a small wing. De Colo may as well play if that's the case, as he's put up decent numbers there. The team should go for size. Trade for Singleton, sign Ebanks or start playing Thomas at the three.

All of these options made too much sense to happen.

Some might see them eating Thomas' contract and retaining De Colo as a sign that they'd prefer to save the latter's contract for the trade deadline and though there's probably some truth to that, to me it's more an indication of what the end game is likely going to be: No trade and some veteran scrub, such as Howard or Pietrus, signed for the remainder of the season thereafter. Typical Spurs.

[ThaBigFundamental21]

Another pointless signing.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Should I kill myself now, Spurstalk? (No, I'm not serious.)

Thomas must have sucked in practice really, really badly.

[ChumpDumper]

If the power of spurfan bitching could be harnessed somehow it would counter the effects of this cold front.

[tim_duncan_fan]

We do have an annoying, inexplicable obsession with undersized players. Goes well with our obsession with unathletic players.

[dbestpro]

Don't worry. This signing will soon be forgotten as we watch CoJo been asked to man the SG role. This is going to get ugly for a while.

[Captivus]

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[Sean Cagney]

A SF that can't shoot in this Spurs system? I think FO is losing their mind.

Swapping a D league player that your paying guaranteed money for another just seems kind of silly.

This happened years ago IMO.

[AztecSpur]

Ive had it with this FO and POP's flippant remarks, doesn't really seem like they're interested in winning. Feel sorry for you homers, it's a cool board.... I'm gone.

[ChumpDumper]

Ive had it with this FO and POP's flippant remarks, doesn't really seem like they're interested in winning. Feel sorry for you homers, it's a cool board.... I'm gone.lol I love that the rumored signing of a D-League player has ended a person's fandom forever.

[TheGoldStandard]

If they do sign this clown I hope he breaks his hand.

[Sean Cagney]

A SF that can't shoot in this Spurs system? I think FO is losing their mind.

Swapping a D league player that your paying guaranteed money for another just seems kind of silly.

This happened years ago IMO.

[Prime Time]

I feel this is an alright signing. Don't get what anyone is pissed/disappointed about, it wasn't like Cedric Jackson or Justin Dentmon were any good. This is from the D-League for crying out loud, Given the circumstances I think there could have been much worse candidates.

Though I would have liked to see Thomas get a little more burn, the F/O obviously has an eye we can't view from.

[ChumpDumper]

If they do sign this clown I hope he breaks his hand.Why is spurfan not a fan of the Spurs?

[TheGoldStandard]

Why is spurfan not a fan of the Spurs?

Spurfan wants to see a move that makes sense.. Waiving a guy to fill a SF position seems desperate when we have bench players who are pretty much in the same mold as D League Jr. so why cut a guy who can learn the system in practice even though he wont be used only to potentially sign some shitty guy who won't touch the floor?

[HI-FI]

The System will prevail even with D-Leaguers. not worried here.

[ChumpDumper]

Spurfan wants to see a move that makes sense.. Waiving a guy to fill a SF position seems desperate when we have bench players who are pretty much in the same mold as D League Jr. so why cut a guy who can learn the system in practice even though he wont be used only to potentially sign some shitty guy who won't touch the floor?It's not that desperate if you aren't overvaluing the waived player.

And that has nothing to do with your wanting a Spurs player to break his hand.

[TheGoldStandard]

It's not that desperate if you aren't overvaluing the waived player.

And that has nothing to do with your wanting a Spurs player to break his hand.

The front office over valued him by keeping him past the deadline to release him indicating that they saw potential in him only to waive him and pay him for nothing only to sign a guy for a few 10 day contracts to fill no purpose. I'm not saying De Colo is an answer but he's more proven than some D League Jr. guy who hasn't had a taste of the league for quite some time and there is a reason for that. Shows that the front office doesn't really know what they are doing or making significant moves to improve that gap at backup SF.

The guy breaking his hand was pretty extreme.

[ChumpDumper]

The front office over valued him by keeping him past the deadline to release him indicating that they saw potential in him only to waive him and pay him for nothing only to sign a guy for a few 10 day contracts to fill no purpose. I'm not saying De Colo is an answer but he's more proven than some D League Jr. guy who hasn't had a taste of the league for quite some time and there is a reason for that. Shows that the front office doesn't really know what they are doing or making significant moves to improve that gap at backup SF.So you are saying De Colo is your answer.

Brilliant.

The only significant move that would truly improve that gap is a trade, and teams just don't have any real incentive to trade right now.

[superbigtime]

Spurs need a bone fide NBA player, not some chump to scrimmage with. Where's TMac.

[TheGoldStandard]

So you are saying De Colo is your answer.

Brilliant.

The only significant move that would truly improve that gap is a trade, and teams just don't have any real incentive to trade right now.

What I'm saying is that same amount of production that is coming from De Colo now is the same we can expect from this potential signing so I don't see the harm of running De Colo out there for a few minutes a game rather than sign this dude for no reason at the expense of throwing money away. A trade would be necessary to fill in that gap, especially for a playoff run, there needs to be that contingency plan in case something like this happens again. We're a month away from the trade deadline and it's not like our trade options are going to change anytime soon so if there is a potential move we might as well just pull the trigger now. I don't see much changing in the NBA in a month that would influence a team to just all of a sudden think, "okay we'll take de colo, bonner and baynes" etc.

[ChumpDumper]

What I'm saying is that same amount of production that is coming from De Colo now is the same we can expect from this potential signing so I don't see the harm of running De Colo out there for a few minutes a game rather than sign this dude for no reason at the expense of throwing money away. A trade would be necessary to fill in that gap, especially for a playoff run, there needs to be that contingency plan in case something like this happens again. We're a month away from the trade deadline and it's not like our trade options are going to change anytime soon so if there is a potential move we might as well just pull the trigger now. I don't see much changing in the NBA in a month that would influence a team to just all of a sudden think, "okay we'll take de colo, bonner and baynes" etc.Teams don't trade much until the deadline.

Happens every year.

Everyone knows this.

[siraulo23]

sjax anyone? hehe :lol

[benfti]

Seriously, waive Nando and sign Joe Ingles.

[Bruno]

Something not to forget is that Spurs are somewhat in an emergency situation. One of the biggest quality they are looking is immediate availability. The player signed must be able to pay as soon as today against Atlanta. It obviously isn't the case with a NBA vet that hasn't played for months or an overseas player with buyout/visas issues.

It's fully possible that in the next few days Spurs will look at other options to fill that SF hole, talk with some agents and host workouts. For example, a workout with Pietrus might be very interesting to know where he stands physically wise.

[benfti]

Something not to forget is that Spurs are somewhat in an emergency situation. One of the biggest quality they are looking is immediate availability. The player signed must be able to pay as soon as today against Atlanta. It obviously isn't the case with a NBA vet that hasn't played for months or an overseas player with buyout/visas issues.

It's fully possible that in the next few days Spurs will look at other options to fill that SF hole, talk with some agents and host workouts. For example, a workout with Pietrus might be very interesting to know where he stands physically wise.

indeed, thats why I am thinking Ingles is a good option. He still has an active US work visa, he has an NBA outclause in his contract, and can slot into the second unit playing with guys he has experience with and he probably already knows half the sets, he is 6'8 with 3 point range which suits us and is a passing small forward. He also has experience guarding James and Durant.

I really like the sounds of a Mills, Ginobili, Ingles, Diaw, Baynes, second unit.

[r0drig0lac]

I wish we had gone in English in the offseason, if he comes now believe that you can definitely stay in rotation

[AussieFanKurt]

Seriously, waive Nando and sign Joe Ingles.

what a likely scenario...

[Bruno]

he has an NBA outclause in his contract

I highly doubt ingles might leave Maccabi at that time of the year. Even in contracts with out clauses, these clauses are assorted of period where they can be activated. Most of the time, the out period is around Christmas between the Euroleague first and second stage.

In all likelihood, Ingles isn't even a remote option since he isn't available.

[Johnny RIngo]

Desperation signing. Spurs front office has been a mess this year.

[ChumpDumper]

There is no desperation before the trade deadline.

[Dex]

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[phxspurfan]

Typical wtf move by the FO when we already have a savior at the end of our bench

[TheGoldStandard]

Panic move for who knows what reason, not like this dude will touch the floor for very long or if at all. I guess Tue Spurs answered his make a wish angel.

[slick'81]

Dude hasn't played since tearing his acl,damn

[TheGoldStandard]

Dude hasn't played since tearing his acl,damn

Spurs will use this signing as a charitable contribution for next year's taxes

[monkeypunk]

Dude hasn't played since tearing his acl,damn

That was in 2011, he last played b2bs on the 18th and 19th of this month.

[TheGoldStandard]

That was in 2011, he last played b2bs on the 18th and 19th of this month.

I think he meant a regular season game.. He hasn't played a RS game for a pro team since 2011. Great stop gap pick up.. FO working there magic again.

[ChumpDumper]

spurfan drama queening.

[timtonymanu]

Again its a 10 day contract. :lol

The Spurs could easily waive him if they acquire someone or find someone more suitable.

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs FO has dispatched there scouts to local YMCAs looking for a diamond in the rough.

[ChumpDumper]

Spurs FO has dispatched there scouts to local YMCAs looking for a diamond in the rough.Just how long do you plan on whining about this?

[LakerHater]

Jeffers will wear jersey No. 7 and will be available tonight when the Spurs begin their three-game road trip in Atlanta.

[TheGoldStandard]

Just how long do you plan on whining about this?

Till they get a legit backup SF

[ChumpDumper]

Whine on.

[HarlemHeat37]

It's worth another shot, tbh..

I didn't want James Johnson in the past, he was a horrible offensive player that was productive on defense..this season, he has received another shot in the NBA with the Grizzlies, and while he still isn't a good offensive player, he has improved enough to be average and not a liability, thus making himself a valuable bench player..

Usually these types of players don't work out, but sometimes they just need another chance..

[Dex]

http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/140124_spurs_sign_jeffers

[DPG21920]

Why not Shawne Williams?

[TheGoldStandard]

Whine on.

Continue to support a front office who has not planned for this situation and will continue to ignore the gaps in the team.

[HI-FI]

Continue to support a front office who has not planned for this situation and will continue to ignore the gaps in the team.
IIRC, Chump has never criticized Spurs FO or Democrats, fwiw.

[Budkin]

OTHYUS!!!!

[Biernutz]

He will be with the team in ATL tonight weather permitting ..... he signed a 10 day

[RD2191]

You should work for ESPN

[sammy]

You should work for ESPN

LOL!

[Biernutz]

My thread was jacked...mom bear are you out there?

[wildbill2u]

Anytime a Hawk wanted to take Jeffers off the dribble tonight they just blew past him. He may not be quite the defensive player P0p supposedly touted today

[TheGoldStandard]

Anytime a Hawk wanted to take Jeffers off the dribble tonight they just blew past him. He may not be quite the defensive player P0p supposedly touted today

OJ was wrecking all those YMCA players the FO doesn't know what happened.

[waisman]

He is worse player than Thomas.

[TheGoldStandard]

He is worse player than Thomas.

To be fair Thomas wrecked The Milwaukee D Leaguers on the boards. I doubt he checks in against Miami but if he does, good gawd.

[Budkin]

Church of Othyus?

[T Park]

Anytime a Hawk wanted to take Jeffers off the dribble tonight they just blew past him. He may not be quite the defensive player P0p supposedly touted today

good defending small forwards don't grow on trees?

huh... who knew...

[313]

We should have kept Thomas. Who cares if his 3 point shot was gone, his rim protection skills and rebounding made up for it. :bang

[ElNono]

Very small sample of Otis Jewels against the Hawks... hopefully we can beat Miami by 30+ pts so he gets some more playing time...

[widowmaker]

Also why waste money for another player that Pop wont play? He will play Cojo at the 3 before he even sniffs playing anyone else.

[r0drig0lac]

Very small sample of Otis Jewels against the Hawks... hopefully we can beat Miami by 30+ pts so he gets some more playing time...
maybe 50

[waisman]

Jeffers is small .
We want SF .
Can he SF ?

[Captivus]

I still dont get it...Thomas looked great against MIL...

[ChumpDumper]

Continue to support a front office who has not planned for this situation and will continue to ignore the gaps in the team.Are you not supporting them?

Why are you here then?

[dbestpro]

good defending small forwards don't grow on trees?

huh... who knew...

Short SFs who can't defend are found like weeds.

[r0drig0lac]

I still dont get it...Thomas looked great against MIL...

[TheGoldStandard]

Are you not supporting them?

Why are you here then?

I support the team despite the obstacles the front office puts in front of them. I don't support a front office who continues to believe Manu, Parker & Duncan are in there 20s and we can duct tape a championship team together each year.

[ChumpDumper]

I support the team despite the obstacles the front office puts in front of them. I don't support a front office who continues to believe Manu, Parker & Duncan are in there 20s and we can duct tape a championship team together each year.lol obstacles

spurfan just wants to bitch and feel like a rebel

[TheGoldStandard]

lol obstacles

spurfan just wants to bitch and feel like a rebel

You wouldn't call having 1 true SF on the roster an obstacle? Or taking on project bigs and giving them significant minutes obstacles?

[ChumpDumper]

You wouldn't call having 1 true SF on the roster an obstacle? Or taking on project bigs and giving them significant minutes obstacles?lol project

spurfan continues to entertain.

I will save my bitching for after the trade and waiver deadlines tbh.

[Kyuui-Musikq]

Very small sample of Otis Jewels against the Hawks... hopefully we can beat Miami by 30+ pts so he gets some more playing time...

Rather and waste time trying to integrate someone who won't likely be here in a couple of weeks I'd think it'd be a better investment to showcase CoJo and DeColo as much as possible.

[dallasmaverickslose]

Any news of if this guy will be suiting up tomorrow?

[Rito3d30]

Actually I don't think he did bad
I like his defense, he looks like a tough and hustle guy
Give him some time

[exstatic]

Any news of if this guy will be suiting up tomorrow?

Well, we have a roster of 15, with three players definitely out. That leaves 12. I'll go WAY out on a limb, and say that Jeffers WILL 100% be in a uniform and not a suit.

Don't get attached to him though. He won't be on the roster on President's day.

[Johnny RIngo]

What's with Spurs picking up all these "old" project players. 27 year old Ayres is just now learning how to catch a basketball. Jeffers is 28 and has even less NBA experience than Ayres. Even more disappointing is that both players tore their ACLs when they were younger so you can't even count on their athleticism to be anything but mediocre.

[Baam]

What's with Spurs picking up all these "old" project players. 27 year old Ayres is just now learning how to catch a basketball. Jeffers is 28 and has even less NBA experience than Ayres. Even more hilarious is that both players tore their ACLs when they were younger so you can't even count on their athleticism to be anything but mediocre.

Exactly, at least they should at least get prime monkeyballers instead of these older TOSBs...

[Johnny RIngo]

Exactly, at least they should at least get prime monkeyballers instead of these older TOSBs...

It's embarrassing how bad the front office has been this year. Almost half the roster is dead weight - Ayres, Bonner, Joseph, Decolo, and now Jeffers. Lot of D-Leaguers on this team.

[exstatic]

What's with Spurs picking up all these "old" project players. 27 year old Ayres is just now learning how to catch a basketball. Jeffers is 28 and has even less NBA experience than Ayres. Even more disappointing is that both players tore their ACLs when they were younger so you can't even count on their athleticism to be anything but mediocre.

Uh, you heal 100% from an ACL reconstruction, unlike cartilage tears, which lead to later problems.

Jeffers isn't a project, he's a stopgap. He'll be gone after one or maybe two 10 day contracts. They'd have to guarantee him for the season to keep him beyond that, and that ain't happening.

[ChumpDumper]

Uh, you heal 100% from an ACL reconstruction, unlike cartilage tears, which lead to later problems.

Jeffers isn't a project, he's a stopgap. He'll be gone after one or maybe two 10 day contracts. They'd have to guarantee him for the season to keep him beyond that, and that ain't happening.Considering the Spurs' money situation, I guess they could actually sign him to a prorated contract after two ten-days if he played well enough. He could easily be waived if a trade calls for it -- or at the waiver deadline if it looks like someone else will be available. Seeing as they were fine with eating Thomas' contract, it's not out of the realm of possibility.

[callo1]

Evan Turner seems to be out in Phili

[rick1991]

Evan Turner seems to be out in Phili
How so?

[TheGoldStandard]

For as small as our budget is regardless or the small cap space we have we are too top heavy with the big 3. Tiago is vastly overpaid. Shitty players at the end of the bench with too much payroll

[ChumpDumper]

I'm beginning to think the Spurs might consider calling up Josh Howard after Jeffers' 10-day. He's averaging 20 and 7 since he came back from injury and has scored 10 pts in 9 minutes so far tonight, notably starting at SF for the first time I remember.

[Budkin]

I'm beginning to think the Spurs might consider calling up Josh Howard after Jeffers' 10-day. He's averaging 20 and 7 since he came back from injury and has scored 10 pts in 9 minutes so far tonight, notably starting at SF for the first time I remember.

Man I've always been a Howard fan. Would love to see him finally get some run with the Spurs.

[ChumpDumper]

Man I've always been a Howard fan. Would love to see him finally get some run with the Spurs.Certainly not as athletic as he was, but he's keeping up with the D-League pace (played the entire first quarter) and has a good idea where to be.

[DPG21920]

There is no question in my mind that the Spurs shouldn't waste another 10-day on OJ. Call up virtually anyone, and Howard makes the most sense from "within".

[TheGoldStandard]

Hated Josh Howard, was a spur killer in his day