Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[Marcus Bryant]

If you believe Woj, Pau has done that twice in the last 24 hours:

I tend not to believe anything from media personalities. Further that report only speculates that Gasol will pass on the offer. He could very well take it if the S&T with Chicago falls through.

[DarrinS]

I'm trying to understand the logic of choosing CHI over SA. Minutes?

[xmas1997]

And can't Gasol refuse the S&T to Chicago since L.A. has renounced their rights to him?
If so, why is he entertaining this scenario, money?
He has already turned down offers from two other teams offering more than the Spurs.
Is he waiting to see if Chicago gets Melo?

[Drachen]

Is there such thing as an awesome ex-wife?

From my perspective, his ex rocked and caused him not to sign here

[Marcus Bryant]

Also if LA is that concerned about Gasol joining a Western contender instead of a shitty bottom feeder in the West like the Lakers, what better way to push them into a S&T than to leak that you'll sign with SA or OKC for the MLE?

[DarrinS]

And can't Gasol refuse the S&T to Chicago since L.A. has renounced their rights to him?
If so, why is he entertaining this scenario, money?
He has already turned down offers from two other teams offering more than the Spurs.
Is he waiting to see if Chicago gets Melo?

Why does anyone in the NBA give a shit about where Melo goes? Dude's a scorer, but also a ball hog who plays no D. F Melo.

[TheGoldStandard]

I'm trying to understand the logic of choosing CHI over SA. Minutes?
He wants to collect paychecks while being injured on the bench from being run into the ground by Thibs

[tuncaboylu]

Lakers is behaving totally meaningless.

Gasol has 2 more years in the tank at most and they will not contend next 2 years. So why do they thinking to send Gasol to east.

Moreover they get Lin and helped Houston to open cap space. They could bring Bosh after that move. Why did they help Houston bringing Bosh but trying to avoid Gasol?

[xmas1997]

Why does anyone in the NBA give a shit about where Melo goes? Dude's a scorer, but also a ball hog who plays no D. F Melo.

Because Melo on the Bulls makes them an instant title contender. Without Melo, it is debatable, even with Gasol IMHO.

[DarrinS]

Because Melo on the Bulls makes them an instant title contender. Without Melo, it is debatable, even with Gasol IMHO.


What team with Melo has ever been a title contender?

[pgardn]

Is there such thing as an awesome ex-wife?

Yes...

If your are not the ex-husband.

[spursparker9]

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[szkorhetz]

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Shit.

[Prime Time]

:lol Oh Chicago, how you try to be relevant every season since 1998 just to fall short.

[Prime Time]

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Bonner and Baynes are both useful assets depending on the match-up, but damn - does it sound shitty after all this "Gasol to the Spurs" chatter.

[Blizzardwizard]

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:lol

[playbonner15]

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Shit.
:lol

[Blizzardwizard]

Nba.com reporting that he should be signing for Chicago later today. Tspence :lmao

[xmas1997]

Lakers is behaving totally meaningless.

Gasol has 2 more years in the tank at most and they will not contend next 2 years. So why do they thinking to send Gasol to east.

Moreover they get Lin and helped Houston to open cap space. They could bring Bosh after that move. Why did they help Houston bringing Bosh but trying to avoid Gasol?


Because which ever team gets Pau will have a leg up on the recruitment of his brother Marc in 2015 when he is a FA.


What team with Melo has ever been a title contender?

You may not like Melo, and that is understandable, I am not fond of him too, but it cannot be disputed that on the Bulls, they would be an instant title contender.

[ironman2886]

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A suggestion? Who the hell is this f#€k? When Woj reports the signing, I'll believe it.

[DarrinS]

Still scratching my head at choosing CHI over SA, if it's not about money.

[spursparker9]

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[xmas1997]

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The Spurs don't have to rush with those two, no one wants either badly.
They can easily afford to wait and see if Chicago gets Gasol and then see what else is out there if they don't get him.

[playbonner15]

Still scratching my head at choosing CHI over SA, if it's not about money.
Playing time? And a chance to be 'the missing piece' who brings Chicago to a championship?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

LOL at anyone trusting some ****** named Quixem Ramirez, Who the fuck is named Quixem :lmao

[spursnatic]

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Not Bonner again?..True he has helped us a bit by spreading the Floor when he is out there.But I think it is finally time to cut ties with him. And really wouldn't mind getting rid of Baynes to open up some room for Thomas and Anderson

[szkorhetz]

Playing time? And a chance to be 'the missing piece' who brings Chicago to a championship?
Yeah, Rose will have a season ending injury in mid-november. Book it.

[Holden_Caulfield]

:lol this shit is almost 100 pages

[Spur|n|Austin]

Still scratching my head at choosing CHI over SA, if it's not about money.

Me too man, doesn't make any sense that I can see.


this shit is almost 100 pages

:lol 25 for me but it depends on your settings.

[Texas_Ranger]

Playing time? And a chance to be 'the missing piece' who brings Chicago to a championship?

Their missing pieces are legs of Derrick Rose and LeBron James. They won't have any of them.

[xmas1997]

Playing time? And a chance to be 'the missing piece' who brings Chicago to a championship?

Missing piece? Unlikely unless they get Melo, who seems like is going to stay in N.Y.

Remember, it was reported that it was immanent that Houston was supposed to get Bosh if James went to Cleveland.
That didn't happen after all.

[ironman2886]

:lol this shit is almost 100 pages
That's the goal.

[myhc]

Oh well Tspence can't win all the time. Sign the Banger and Red Rocket and call it a day.

[vander]

I sincerely hope DRose comes back a shell of his former self.

[xmas1997]

Oh well Tspence can't win all the time. Sign the Banger and Red Rocket and call it a day.

What's the rush?

[TheGoldStandard]

Rose won't be the same player that's a given

[ironman2886]

Yeah, I remember when Bosh was gonna go to Houston if Lebron fled. :lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

I sincerely hope DRose comes back a shell of his former self.

If history has any indications, we all know he'll do his best to do just that.

[ace3g]

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[noles1983]

Fuck bonner, get rid of that dude

[ironman2886]

:lol at Thibs treating his players like well paid slaves during the regular season.

[superbigtime]

I'm trying to understand the logic of choosing CHI over SA. Minutes?

Better international airport? That's about all I can come up with. More crime, more cold, more inner city, more taxes, more expensive, more super star drama and less winning.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Still scratching my head at choosing CHI over SA, if it's not about money.

Me too. They will have to Amensty Boozer as no one is going to trade for him. They have no one on that team that can slash to the basket other than Rose and that is a big question mark as it is.

They still have Dj and Hinrich not signed. Bulls do need more offense but your basically will be swapping the same off production w more skilled off player but with less defense. Bulls are really desperate right now and clearly aren't thinking straight. Well Spurs will just go for another run with the squad that just won one.

[noles1983]

40 win bulls team tbh, mediocre

[Marcus Bryant]

The Lakers, meanwhile, appear resigned to seeing Gasol exit after successful six seasons together. Prior to Friday, the Lakers offered Gasol two deals: two years worth $23 million, and three years worth $29 million, a league source told ESPNLosAngeles.com's Dave McMenamin. Gasol turned down both offers, according to the source.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11205325/chicago-bulls-san-antonio-spurs-emerge-leading-contenders-land-pau-gasol

Doesn't make sense that he'd take the MLE unless the Spurs and his camp have discussed giving him an early player option to coincidence with the retirements of Duncan and Ginobili and a wink wink agreement for a new larger deal at that time. Still, giving up that kind of (assuming those #s above are fully guaranteed) money usually happens only if you know you can get it elsewhere, in writing, today.

[playbonner15]

Fuck bonner, get rid of that dude
Meh. It takes time to learn the Spurs system and Gasoft can't learn it all in one season, plus he doesn't play defense. I keep F5ing though :toast.

Ill be pissed if the cheating soft spaniard doesnt sign. I invested too much time on this thread :bang

[SpurPadre]

LOL at anyone trusting some ****** named Quixem Ramirez, Who the fuck is named Quixem :lmao

That's actually a cool name, bigot.

[TheGoldStandard]

I don't mind the Spurs resigning Bonner but I'll have a problem if they pay him some stupid amount.

[myhc]

Fuck bonner, get rid of that dude

for the vet minimum, I say sign him. He's perfectly serviceable as a 5th big and a great locker room guy. Plus he knows the system. Why not?

[spursparker9]

Likely that other teams will pay more than vet min for Bonner

[CaptainLate]

The Spurs are in a fantastic position here. We don't NEED Gasol. He would give the Spurs unbelievable depth but he would mean way more for Chicago and bring more value. He just needs to decide if he likes the cold weather and outside shot of getting stomped by Spurs in Finals.

Pop's signing was a subtle signal to the league (and PGasol?) that he (Pop) plans to be around after Duncan and Manu are gone. And with the minutes management Pop orchestrates, those two might be around another two years, vice the one most seem to think they are doing in an attempt to repeat for the first time.

Can't remember the talking head piece who recently mentioned (or quoted a player?) that Bulls coach (Tom T) runs his players into the ground. PGasol signing with Chicago = not winning any more titles before his career is over. With the current champions, he not only joins an international team that is the only perfect fit for his international talents, but he'll play play under 30min/game. All things being =, i.e., no major injuries, it's possible to win 2+ more titles over a 4 year contract.

Assuming he signed for several years, then at 34, he should have looked for reduced minutes to extend his career on a true title contender vice $$ from a team that won't be a title contender during the length of his contract. So PGasol chose $$ over potential titles b/c with the Bulls he not only won't see any NBA Finals, but odds are high he'll never see an Eastern Conference Finals either. :nope

If we win a 6th, I'd love to see someone with the :lobt2: look directly in the cameras and say "Hey, Pau, you could have been here!" :toast

[RD2191]

Pau is a faggot if he goes to the Bulls.

[Duncan2177]

Likely that other teams will pay more than vet min for Bonner

Good they can have him.

[SpurPadre]

If we hold on to Matt Bonner, I will throw an epic shit fit here. Please, for the love of god, don't re-sign that asshole...please!!!!!

[TimDunkem]

Pau is a faggot if he goes to the Bulls.

[TheGoldStandard]

Bonner deal will be worth 3/15 Mil

[Spurs 4 The Win]

That's actually a cool name, bigot.

Its not, you mad bro?

[Dre_7]

Keep Baynes, sign Bonner for the min.

We all knew Pau was going to Chicago.

This thread was gold though. And its been a GREAT off season. Spurs keep their team and looked poised to repeat.

[Dre_7]

If we hold on to Matt Bonner, I will throw an epic shit fit here. Please, for the love of god, don't re-sign that asshole...please!!!!!

That asshole that drew Ibaka away from the basket in games 5 and 6 of the WCF??

[loveforthegame]

JFC we can't get rid of Bonner. No. That's insane.

[SpurPadre]

Its not, you mad bro?

Yeah, I am bro. Fuck bigots.

[TheGoldStandard]

Duncan has already gone on the record saying he'll retire when Bonner retires.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

Yeah, I am bro. Fuck bigots.

Cuz i think Quixem is a stupid as fuck name, now im a bigot huh, grasping at straws :lol

[SpurPadre]

That asshole that drew Ibaka away from the basket in games 5 and 6 of the WCF??

No, that asshole that never makes a wide open shot in the postseason and cost us a few playoff games in the past with his suckitude.

[Duncan2177]

Plan B Aminu or Marion.

[SpurPadre]

Cuz i think Quixem is a stupid as fuck name, now im a bigot huh, grasping at straws :lol

you used a banned word that is a bigoted reference to Latinos.

[playbonner15]

That asshole that drew Ibaka away from the basket in games 5 and 6 of the WCF??
PREACH brotha!!!!

[Spurs 4 The Win]

you used a banned word that is a bigoted reference to Latinos.

Lol, what are you the PC police, ever heard of a joke, lighten up brah, dont be a PC fagget :lol Oh nooooos, i said fagget, do i hate gays now :lmao

[Twisted_Dawg]

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/11205325/chicago-bulls-san-antonio-spurs-emerge-leading-contenders-land-pau-gasol

Doesn't make sense that he'd take the MLE unless the Spurs and his camp have discussed giving him an early player option to coincidence with the retirements of Duncan and Ginobili and a wink wink agreement for a new larger deal at that time. Still, giving up that kind of (assuming those #s above are fully guaranteed) money usually happens only if you know you can get it elsewhere, in writing, today.

Exactly, no ageing 34-year old player is going to walk away from $29 million unless he can get that or more with another team, and knows it. We Spur fans need to resign ourselves that Gasol is not going to sign a two year MLE and leave a $29 million contract on the table. It's not going to happen.

[SpurPadre]

Lol, what are you the PC police, ever heard of a joke, lighten up brah, dont be a PC fagget :lol Oh nooooos, i said fagget, do i hate gays now :lmao

I thought you used the "b" word for Latinos. My bad.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

I thought you used the "b" word for Latinos. My bad.

So its okay for me to jokingly call him a homo but not jokingly call him a racist latino term? You will never be chief of the PC police with that double standard :lol

[timtonymanu]

If we hold on to Matt Bonner, I will throw an epic shit fit here. Please, for the love of god, don't re-sign that asshole...please!!!!!

If it's for the minimum, there's nothing wrong with that. You don't have to like Bonner, but you have to admit that he hasn't been a problem to the Spurs since Pop finally stopped playing him like a 2nd big.

[bklynspursfan]

No, that asshole that never makes a wide open shot in the postseason and cost us a few playoff games in the past with his suckitude.

lol, far from the truth. do you remember his really good play from last year? against memphis/LA?

[Dre_7]

No, that asshole that never makes a wide open shot in the postseason and cost us a few playoff games in the past with his suckitude.

Which playoff game you talking about?

Last big loss I remember was game 6 last Finals. That was not on Bonner. I do remember Ibaka blocking or altering almost every shoot in games 3 and 4. Then Bonner started and opened up the lane a little bit. Not to mention he hit 2 threes in the clinching game 6 in OKC.

I don't get all the Bonner hate on here? I wouldn't want to pay him big money, but I would love to see him return for the minimum.

[benefactor]

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[SpurPadre]

lol, far from the truth. do you remember his really good play from last year? against memphis/LA?

LOL, you're referring to two series we clearly would've won without his rare shot makes in them.

[moisaenz]

haha this thread......... people thinking pop's extension was a sign for gasol. it really was for Kawhi so he could sign an extension soon.

[ironman2886]

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Really Pau? Chicago?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

LOL, you're referring to two series we clearly would've won without his rare shot makes in them.

He hit a couple of 3s vs OKC in game 6 (2-5 shooting), not good, not bad

[Duncan2177]

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So there is hope after all.:lmao

[Spurs 4 The Win]

haha this thread......... people thinking pop's extension was a sign for gasol. it really was for Kawhi so he could sign an extension soon.

Pop must think very very highly of Kawhi if he is willing to coattail him post-Duncan, he must think he could develop into a top 3 player

[moisaenz]

i think we will only know once Melo has decided. if melo had already declined bulls, pau would already made a decision.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

So there is hope after all.:lmao

So much for a deal getting done today. Lot of last minute changes thus far this FA.

[timtonymanu]

I do hope the Spurs bring Bonner back, tbh. SpurPadre's meltdown would be gold.

[Dre_7]

Pop must think very very highly of Kawhi if he is willing to coattail him post-Duncan, he must think he could develop into a top 3 player

I think Pop really likes coaching him, I am just a fan so I could be completely wrong but I just get that vibe. It seems like Kawhi and Pop have a great coach-player relationship.

[ironman2886]

haha this thread......... people thinking pop's extension was a sign for gasol. it really was for Kawhi so he could sign an extension soon.
The depth would be awesome for this team to have Pau, but this thread has been great. I haven't laughed so hard for a thread ever. Spurs are the champs. Kiss the ring. Miami, the king don't love you no more. :lol

[100%duncan]

I do hope the Spurs bring Bonner back, tbh. SpurPadre's meltdown would be gold.

I have been a big bonner hater before but since Pop stopped him from being the 2nd big, I started to believe his spacing hype tbh. Teams respect his 3point shooting and it might have saved us from being backdoored.

[SpurPadre]

Which playoff game you talking about?

Last big loss I remember was game 6 last Finals. That was not on Bonner. I do remember Ibaka blocking or altering almost every shoot in games 3 and 4. Then Bonner started and opened up the lane a little bit. Not to mention he hit 2 threes in the clinching game 6 in OKC.

I don't get all the Bonner hate on here? I wouldn't want to pay him big money, but I would love to see him return for the minimum.

You must be a new Spurs fan not to have seen Bonner completely fail to make the most wide open of shots during many of playoff runs, some coming in key moments in games. Enough is enough with this guy. And Diaw is the main reason Ibaka was drawn away from the paint not Bonner.

[TheGoldStandard]

This thread has everything; laughter, crying, anger, real talk and tspence.

[Texas_Ranger]

If Bonner is back then get rid of Errors.

[Dre_7]

The depth would be awesome for this team to have Pau, but this thread has been great. I haven't laughed so hard for a thread ever. Spurs are the champs. Kiss the ring. Miami, the king don't love you no more. :lol

Right! This thread is more entertaining than free agency itself. Laughing my ass off all night last night.

It's good to be a Spurs fan right now. First off season where I am not worrying about what the Spurs are going to do. They are in great shape. Anyone else they pick up is gravy.

Love this squad!

[timtonymanu]

You must be a new Spurs fan not to have seen Bonner completely fail to make the most wide open of shots during many of playoff runs, some coming in key moments in games. Enough is enough with this guy. And Diaw is the main reason Ibaka was drawn away from the paint not Bonner.

Come on, Padre. You also can't ignore that he hasn't hurt the Spurs the last two seasons because Pop finally used him the right way. You are basing your hate of Bonner on an era where the Spurs as a whole were just awful and where Pop was playing other failures like Jefferson, Bogans, and Mason. (who also played awful in the playoffs).

[benefactor]

Really Pau? Chicago?
More minutes, money and the East is weak. Not really a bad situation if Thibs doesn't run him into the ground.

[spursparker9]

More minutes, money and the East is weak. Not really a bad situation if Thibs doesn't run him into the ground.

yea East is weak. But Chicago will get fucked by Cavs in the playoffs.

[ironman2886]

Right! This thread is more entertaining than free agency itself. Laughing my ass off all night last night.

It's good to be a Spurs fan right now. First off season where I am not worrying about what the Spurs are going to do. They are in great shape. Anyone else they pick up is gravy.

Love this squad!
Yep. Once it was reported that Diaw and Patty were going to re-sign, I was happy. Spurs also score a nice late draft pick in Kyle Anderson. Heal up Patty and Manu. :flag:

[spursparker9]

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[DarrinS]

Just glad he didn't want to play in Methlahoma

[moisaenz]

What about boozer?

[timtonymanu]

I have been a big bonner hater before but since Pop stopped him from being the 2nd big, I started to believe his spacing hype tbh. Teams respect his 3point shooting and it might have saved us from being backdoored.

Yeah, I don't mind him either. Just would :lol if they bring him back because of SpurPadre.

[El_Mago]

TSpence does it again.

Woj tweets out Melo will inform Knicks he is staying.

Tspence confirmed last night.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

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Ariza for the MLE. Wiz already said they go up to 9 mil to resign him. Means that the Bulls are agreeing to the Butler and kings pick trade for Gasol. The bulls are screwing themselves with this one. News flash, the dude is 34 freakin years old and the Lakers have sucked two years in a row w him. Bulls really must be having visions of 08 Pau in their head right now.

[Dre_7]

You must be a new Spurs fan not to have seen Bonner completely fail to make the most wide open of shots during many of playoff runs, some coming in key moments in games. Enough is enough with this guy. And Diaw is the main reason Ibaka was drawn away from the paint not Bonner.

Nope, been a fan forever.

I am not talking about the pre Diaw days when Bonner was forced to play heavy minutes in the post season. I am talking about the last few seasons. Bonner is where he should be in the rotation now. And it he is valuable.

If he is going to get big money and play heavy minutes and have to be relied on during crunch time in the playoffs than you are right, but you know he is not. He only averaged 6 minutes a game in this years post season.

But again, which playoff game did Matt Bonner cost the Spurs. I am curious to know.

[Fuzzy Dunlop]

I thought you used the "b" word for Latinos. My bad.

:lol be@ner

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

TSpence does it again.

Woj tweets out Melo will inform Knicks he is staying.

Tspence confirmed last night.

The guy failed when it really mattered. :lol

[PublicOption]

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its too late.

[timtonymanu]

Nope, been a fan forever.

I am not talking about the pre Diaw days when Bonner was forced to play heavy minutes in the post season. I am talking about the last few seasons. Bonner is where he should be in the rotation now. And it he is valuable.

If he is going to get big money and play heavy minutes and have to be relied on during crunch time in the playoffs than you are right, but you know he is not. He only averaged 6 minutes a game in this years post season.

But again, which playoff game did Matt Bonner cost the Spurs. I am curious to know.

This.

[TheGoldStandard]

Ariza for the MLE. Wiz already said they go up to 9 mil to resign him. Means that the Bulls are agreeing to the Butler and kings pick trade for Gasol. The bulls are screwing themselves with this one. News flash, the dude is 34 freakin years old and the Lakers have sucked two years in a row w him. Bulls really must be having visions of 08 Pau in their head right now.

Chicago is stupid to dump butler and a pick. Butler will help the Lakers

[spursparker9]

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[TimDunkem]

Stupis deal all around, and honestly - a lateral move for Chicago - neither team gets much better. Especially if Chicago gives ups some of their already thin perimeter talent.

[TimDunkem]

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I've been hearing this for awhile now. This is pretty much why I hold out a sliver of hope. Unfortunately, it looks like LA is going to do whatever they can to send him East.

[tmtcsc]

You're full blown retarded if you think Nick Van Exel and Stoudamire were "big name FA" when they signed with the Spurs.

Van Exel was so "coveted" he signed with the Spurs for $1MM. Stoudamire was so coveted he signed for $500,000. Aside from maybe Boris, none of the names on the list you provided were anything near their primes when they signed with the Spurs. Boris signed with the Spurs because of Tony.

The Spurs have had money available and not been able to lure big names. Rasho Nesterovic was the best the Spurs could do with cap space in '03.

Nick Van Exel and Stoudamire were coveted by other teams but chose SA and took less money for a chance to win a ring. The Spurs wanted them and they came here over other places. Thats my point. They just dont come up losers all the time like some people seem to think.

[ironman2886]

So basically Gasol wants Chicago, but for more money. He's going there either way, S&T or for MLE.

[Mugen]

Going to the Bulls for the MLE would be pretty damn stupid on Pau's part tbh.

[SpurPadre]

Come on, Padre. You also can't ignore that he hasn't hurt the Spurs the last two seasons because Pop finally used him the right way. You are basing your hate of Bonner on an era where the Spurs as a whole were just awful and where Pop was playing other failures like Jefferson, Bogans, and Mason. (who also played awful in the playoffs).

True that Pop is using him the right way now but for the money, you'd think it would be better spent than a guy with his reputation for missing wide open shots when they matter the most.

[xmas1997]

I think the sole reason Gasol is entertaining this S&T is because he thinks Melo will be signing there. With Gasol and Melo on the Bulls, they would be a title contender for sure, even with just Melo they would be.
So that satifies his desire to play on a contender and get more money.
I also think that if Chicago does NOT get Melo, then the whole dynamic changes and Gasol tells the Bulls to take a flying leap.

[timtonymanu]

True that Pop is using him the right way now but for the money, you'd think it would be better spent than a guy with his reputation for missing wide open shots when they matter the most.

Yeah that contract they gave him was awful. But that's on the front office. :lol @ RJ getting 4 years/40 million that same offseason.

[Duncan2177]

So basically Gasol wants Chicago, but for more money. He's going there either way, S&T or for MLE.

I thought being on a winning team was more important than money for Gasol.

[ironman2886]

I think the sole reason Gasol is entertaining this S&T is because he thinks Melo will be signing there. With Gasol and Melo on the Bulls, they would be a title contender for sure, even with just Melo they would be.
So that satifies his desire to play on a contender and get more money.
I also think that if Chicago does NOT get Melo, then the whole dynamic changes and Gasol tells the Bulls to take a flying leap.
:lol at Pau for not following tspence26 on twitter. Melo is going to re-sign with Knicks.

[spursparker9]

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[ironman2886]

Does Pau know he has to join the Latin Kings street gang when he signs in Chicago?

[TimDunkem]

TSpence broke that news yesterday. :wakeup

[spursparker9]

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[buttsR4rebounding]

You must be a new Spurs fan not to have seen Bonner completely fail to make the most wide open of shots during many of playoff runs, some coming in key moments in games. Enough is enough with this guy. And Diaw is the main reason Ibaka was drawn away from the paint not Bonner.

Bonner's shooting percentages did drop during the playoffs (as most players do). He DID hit some big playoff shots. In the Game 1 loss to the Grizzlies the only reason 19% 3pt shooter ZBo's shot won the game for the Grizz is because Bonner had hit 2 3's in the last 90 seconds of the game to put the Spurs up by 2. Bonner back at the minimum is a no-brainer if you have the roster spot.

P.S. I have been a Spurs fan since 1973. Started attending games regularly when I got my drivers license in 1975.

[TXstbobcat]

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:rollinThat should get this thread past 100 pages.

[RD2191]

Does Pau know he has to join the Latin Kings street gang when he signs in Chicago?
:lol

[spursparker9]

488013204446932992

[xmas1997]

488013204446932992

Because with Melo staying in N.Y., Chicago is not a title contender even with Gasol on board.
Hopefully Gasol knows this and rejects the S&T now.

[SpurPadre]

I have to give credit to T-Spence, he knows how to spin his bullshit.

[ironman2886]

Because with Melo staying in N.Y., Chicago is not a title contender even with Gasol on board.
Hopefully Gasol knows this and rejects the S&T now.
This MFer seems set on joining Chicago. He's just trying his best to get more money in the process.

[Duncan2177]

Because with Melo staying in N.Y., Chicago is not a title contender even with Gasol on board.
Hopefully Gasol knows this and rejects the S&T now.

Yea if he's smart.

[Despot]

488011966523244544

Jeez this is getting old....I cant believe most of you are lapping it up. If he has his sights 100 percent set on Spurs why is he even dealing with the bulls. Look at his posts, they don't even make sense...

[TimDunkem]

He has been right almost every time. However, all of his predictions have been obvious ones. Who didn't see Melo going back to the Knicks, or LeBron to the Cavs (after Sheridan and Broussard reported it)? Who doesn't see Mike Miller going to the Cavs, or Wade signing a new contract with the Heat?

[TheGoldStandard]

Jeez this is getting old....I cant believe most of you are lapping it up. If he has his sights 100 percent set on Spurs why is he even dealing with the spurs. Look at his posts, they don't even make sense...

Relax guy... it's all in good fun

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

This MFer seems set on joining Chicago. He's just trying his best to get more money in the process.

I don't think so. He would have made his announcement that he is joining the Bulls. If its down to MLE, I think he will chose the Spurs. Why go to a workhorse coach to make the same money and have even a less chance at a title.

Like shelbourne said, her sources said if a S&T can't be reached w chi, Pau will join the Spurs.

That statement is as clear as the situation can get. Chi can get more, he starts for them. If MLE can be had from the two, he comes off the bench for Spurs. Basically thats what that statement is implying.

[RD2191]

In other words, he's Chris Broussard. Who even had to confirm that LeBron was indeed going back to Cleveland, you know, just in case we didn't believe LeBron himself and his SI article.

[Despot]

Either way, if Gasol doesn't sign with the Spurs I will henceforth refer to him by his name translated to english from portuguese... "Penis" Gasol

[superjames1992]

488011966523244544
:lol

Backtracking commences.

From "100% confirmed" to "not dead yet". :downspin::lmao

[noxious]

really wanted gasol here. seems patfo will lose gasol to the bulls. it wouldve been epic to see gasol play on the spurs.

hopefully he changes his mind and plays for the spurs. i just want this gasol hoopla to be over. haha

[Slydragon]

488013204446932992

Somebody take this guys internet away please

[Walton Buys Off Me]

TSpence has about as much credibility as the Nigerian government

[Blizzardwizard]

Lol TSpence covering his tracks with the ol' "they came in late and changed things" journalist line.

[benstanfield]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/487484764224372736/uxiNGoXf_normal.jpegT-Spence @tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) · 11s (https://twitter.com/tspence26/status/488016443582062593)


Here's what I am being told on Pau Gasol. A lot of the Bulls rumors came out of nowhere last night and sources telling me Gasol to Spurs

:lol This will never end

[superjames1992]

TSpence has about as much credibility as the Nigerian government
I hope he pulls the coup, though, tbh. It would be a Spurstalk July Miracle. :cry

[TheGoldStandard]

Things are going to get slow around here once the hoopla dies down and the SL games are over.. Speculation is a nice distraction

[xmas1997]

488013204446932992

How dead is dead, four legs, two arms, and torso buried, leaving only the head above ground?
:lol
I'm afraid I have to agree with doubters now, Gasol isn't coming here barring a miracle IMHO.

[playbonner15]

I have to give credit to T-Spence, he knows how to spin his bullshit.
Mark of a good troll/con artist tbh :lol

[BackHome]

I have to give credit to T-Spence, he knows how to spin his bullshit.

Kinda like you with the "Bigot" statement and then "Sorry" statement.

[ironman2886]

How dead is dead, four legs, two arms, and torso buried, leaving only the head above ground?
:lol
I'm afraid I have to agree with doubters now, Gasol isn't coming here barring a miracle IMHO.
Zombie dead.

[Spur|n|Austin]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/487484764224372736/uxiNGoXf_normal.jpegT-Spence @tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) · 11s (https://twitter.com/tspence26/status/488016443582062593)


Here's what I am being told on Pau Gasol. A lot of the Bulls rumors came out of nowhere last night and sources telling me Gasol to Spurs

:lol This will never end




:lol :lol

[tholdren]

I hope Gaysoft will go to the Bulls, hes slow, terrible on defense, and really has nothing offer us, other than Spur-fans thinking this is vintage Gasol. I would rather give the PT to Baynes, a hungry player, who shows more grit than either Tiago or Pau.

Bulls replace a weak playoff big, with an aging big, who cares.

[benefactor]

488013204446932992

http://images.rapgenius.com/0882520425eca1b586265b1ebece108d.500x281x102.gif

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say Lakers will delay official signing of Nick Young until AFTER Pau Gasol talks play out. Pau sign-and-trade must happen first

[RD2191]

Fuck it, I'm going down with tspences ship. Gasol to the Spurs, imo.

[xmas1997]

If Gasol is still considering the S&T after knowing now that Melo is going to N.Y., then it is pretty obvious to me that Gasol isn't serious about championships, but is only interested in the money just like every other FA out there who's name isn't Beli, because Chicago is not a title contender now, with or without Gasol IMHO.

[ironman2886]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say Lakers will delay official signing of Nick Young until AFTER Pau Gasol talks play out. Pau sign-and-trade must happen first


Those cocksuckers.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I hope Gaysoft will go to the Bulls, hes slow, terrible on defense, and really has nothing offer us, other than Spur-fans thinking this is vintage Gasol. I would rather give the PT to Baynes, a hungry player, who shows more grit than either Tiago or Pau.

Bulls replace a weak playoff big, with an aging big, who cares.

No we're not, but Chi does. Gasol is just a luxury signing. After the season and offseason the Spurs have had up to this point, we're just being greedy right now. Plus Duncan might retire next year and having Gasol in the back pocket wouldn't be a bad idea.

[daslicer]

Fuck the bulls they are not going to do shit even with Gasol. The Bulls have to be the most overhyped team in the NBA. Ever year there is great hype about them coming out of the east but it never happens.

[TimDunkem]

If Gasol is still considering the S&T after knowing now that Melo is going to N.Y., then it is pretty obvious to me that Gasol isn't serious about championships, but is only interested in the money just like every other FA out there who's name isn't Beli, because Chicago is not a title contender now, with or without Gasol IMHO.

[Fpoonsie]

http://i.imgur.com/qoJOhtP.png

lol "credibility"
lol faggot

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Those cocksuckers.

It won't happen. Nobody wants Boozer or Nash's contract. This is dead fish in the water at this point. Lakers, being bitches about this.

[ironman2886]

Fuck the bulls they are not going to do shit even with Gasol. The Bulls have to be the most overhyped team in the NBA. Ever year there is great hype about them coming out of the east but it never happens.
Just Jordan fans wanting to re-live memories of the 90s.

[tholdren]

If Gasol is still considering the S&T after knowing now that Melo is going to N.Y., then it is pretty obvious to me that Gasol isn't serious about championships, but is only interested in the money just like every other FA out there who's name isn't Beli, because Chicago is not a title contender now, with or without Gasol IMHO.
ding ding ding. which is why we dont want this turd. I mean think about it, he went to LA. Then he cried and pouted. Why do we want that trash?

[Despot]

My source just confirmed that Gasol with sign with the Spurs, when his contract is up with the Bulls and he is only good enough to be our 14th player on the bench.

*** Update *** Duncan and Parker, possibly Kawhi, will then retire the day after he signs just to spite him.

[SpurPadre]

If the Cavs get Love, since every team in the league outside of the Spurs goes out of their way to help Lebron get what he wants, we would need Gasol to improve our chances to beat them in a Finals matchup.

[look_at_g_shred]

So who else do the lakers have to trade? Nash/kobe/sacre?

[tholdren]

No we're not, but Chi does. Gasol is just a luxury signing. After the season and offseason the Spurs have had up to this point, we're just being greedy right now. Plus Duncan might retire next year and having Gasol in the back pocket wouldn't be a bad idea.

So you would rather have 2-3 year older Gasol as our starter than Baynes? why?

[$pursDynasty]

I feel like Michael in the Godfather 2, every time I swear I won't get sucked in by some free agent saying Spurs just to use them as a stalking horse for some other franchise, there I go again. I thought we might land Pau, oh well as long as the Thunder don't get him.

[benstanfield]

I hope Gaysoft will go to the Bulls, hes slow, terrible on defense, and really has nothing offer us, other than Spur-fans thinking this is vintage Gasol. I would rather give the PT to Baynes, a hungry player, who shows more grit than either Tiago or Pau.

Bulls replace a weak playoff big, with an aging big, who cares.

Gasol 2013-14: 17 PTS, 9.7 TRB, 3.4 AST, 1.5 BLK, 19.3 PER in 31 MPG.

Here is a list of players that put up that statline last year, for reference:

http://www.basketball-reference.com/play-index/psl_finder.cgi?request=1&match=single&type=per_game&per_minute_base=36&lg_id=NBA&is_playoffs=N&year_min=2014&year_max=2014&franch_id=&season_start=1&season_end=-1&age_min=0&age_max=99&height_min=0&height_max=99&shoot_hand=&birth_country_is=Y&birth_country=&is_active=&is_hof=&is_as=&as_comp=gt&as_val=&pos_is_g=Y&pos_is_gf=Y&pos_is_f=Y&pos_is_fg=Y&pos_is_fc=Y&pos_is_c=Y&pos_is_cf=Y&qual=&c1stat=pts_per_g&c1comp=gt&c1val=17&c2stat=trb_per_g&c2comp=gt&c2val=9&c3stat=ast_per_g&c3comp=gt&c3val=3&c4stat=blk_per_g&c4comp=gt&c4val=1.5&c5stat=per&c5comp=gt&c6mult=&c6stat=&order_by=ws

He would arguably be the best offensive big on the team and would only come off the bench b/c he and Duncan are both slow footed on D.

[RD2191]

Pau is a pussy if he goes to the Bulls, Case closed.

[TimDunkem]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2778413132/fd7b1d820b359bd588889159a80e179d_bigger.jpegK.C. Johnson‏@KCJHoop (https://twitter.com/KCJHoop)

Look for Bulls to move quickly on Gasol. Sign-and-trade route best scenario for Bulls. Allows them to address wing depth, Mirotic.



Ahmed Quintana‏@alqj24 (https://twitter.com/alqj24)

Again, @EricPincus (https://twitter.com/EricPincus) was spot on. @KCJHoop (https://twitter.com/KCJHoop) reporting that Chicago is offering Lakers the package of Dunleavy+non-guaranteed guys for Pau.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

So you would rather have 2-3 year older Gasol as our starter than Baynes? why?

Read post just above.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2778413132/fd7b1d820b359bd588889159a80e179d_bigger.jpegK.C. Johnson‏@KCJHoop (https://twitter.com/KCJHoop)

Look for Bulls to move quickly on Gasol. Sign-and-trade route best scenario for Bulls. Allows them to address wing depth, Mirotic.



Ahmed Quintana‏@alqj24 (https://twitter.com/alqj24)

Again, @EricPincus (https://twitter.com/EricPincus) was spot on. @KCJHoop (https://twitter.com/KCJHoop) reporting that Chicago is offering Lakers the package of Dunleavy+non-guaranteed guys for Pau.

Thats not going to do it. But by all means do it Lakers. :lol

Lakers should let him walk.

[TheGoldStandard]

By holding off on the Nick Young deal what space does that give LA to make deal?

I would think they would then opt to stretch Nash and open up more cap space?

[spurraider21]

Bulls probably wan to unload boozer while the lakers don't really want to add him. Is my gut feeling/what I'm hearing from my source

[TheGoldStandard]

Bulls probably wan to unload boozer while the lakers don't really want to add him. Is my gut feeling/what I'm hearing from my source

Your sources being every game that Boozer played in last season. That guy is shitty

[SpursFan86]

This shit is still going? :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

This shit is still going? :lol

Till the end of time

[SpursFan86]

Till the end of time

Fuck it...might as well get this to 100 pages :lol Shouldn't be a problem considering the official meltdown once Chicago completes the deal.

[100%duncan]

90 fking pages

[TXstbobcat]

90 fking pages

It has to hit 100 pages before Gasol signs.

[-21-]

Whatever happens with Gasol, it's good to keep this in mind:

487994042689404928

[TimDunkem]

Seems like a done deal at this point.


Don Harris ‏@DonHarris4 (https://twitter.com/DonHarris4) 4s (https://twitter.com/DonHarris4/status/488027095793020928)
Bulls working on Deal that would send Pau to Chicago, Mike Dunleavy, Lou Admunsson, and Ronnie Brewer to L.A.

[spurraider21]

100 page thread on Gasol. Were turning into lakersground :lmao

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs need to get a 3 team deal going... LA, Atl and Spurs. Spurs get Pau, Atl gets Ayres and a draft pick, LA gets Bonner and a 2 draft picks

[TheGoldStandard]

[COLOR=#292F33][FONT=Arial]Seems like a done deal at this point.

Lakers meltdown would be worse, lol.. that's a lot of shitty players minus Dunleavy for a 34 year old.

[Blizzardwizard]

TSpence tightening up right now.

[SpurPadre]

Spurs need to get a 3 team deal going... LA, Atl and Spurs. Spurs get Pau, Atl gets Ayres and a draft pick, LA gets Bonner and a 2 draft picks

I doubt PATFO want to punish Bud that way, tbh.

[Ron Swanson]

What's the latest from CIA TWoj?

[jag]

:lmao tspence's faggot ass reporting Gasol to the Bulls a day after everyone else reported it.

TSpence26: BREAKING NEWS - Bulls making strong push for Gasol! #hearditherefirst

[Spurs9]

Dunleavy for Gasol? :lmao

[Spurs9]

:lmao tspence's faggot ass reporting Gasol to the Bulls a day after everyone else reported it.
TSpence26: BREAKING NEWS - Bulls making strong push for Gasol! #hearditherefirst

"100% lock spurs are getting him" :crofl

[RD2191]

:lmao tspence's faggot ass reporting Gasol to the Bulls a day after everyone else reported it.

TSpence26 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=48664): BREAKING NEWS - Bulls making strong push for Gasol! #hearditherefirst
:lmao

[Holden_Caulfield]

:lmao ten more pages guys

[Ron Swanson]

488029130823180288

Guns blazing.

[TheGoldStandard]

Dunleavy for Gasol? :lmao

Don't forget Ronnie Brewer and Amundson

[Spurs9]

488029130823180288

Guns blazing.

This is his moment of truth tbh

Don't forget Ronnie Brewer and Amundson

That still doesn't improve that Lakers team.

[TimDunkem]

This is going to 100 pages easily.

[TheGoldStandard]

488029130823180288

Guns blazing.

That's the kind of guy you want on your team.. he's willing to be right even when he's wrong

[RD2191]

tspence with no regard for spur fan life

[TSpence26]

Hey guys.

[Dex]

Gasol obviously wants more money and a bigger role than he would get here. If that's what he wants, so be it.

Have fun in the living shithole that is Chicago, Pau.

[ironman2886]

100% chance Gasol signs with the Spurs, but Chicago still in the game 100%.

[Ron Swanson]

He's back. Give us the scoop!

[TE]

Again, Pau is delusional if he goes to Chicago.

[Blizzardwizard]

tspence with no regard for spur fan life
:lol

[BatManu20]

This thread still going strong I see.

[xmas1997]

488029130823180288

And I will be SHOCKED if you are right.

[Prime Time]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao :lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

TSpence, man, at least your godly powers made VC a Grizzly. That has to be worth something.

[TSpence26]

You guys see the shoutout I gave you?

[BatManu20]

Hey guys.

Give us some good news Spence.. this place is going into meltdown mode right now.

[Dex]

TSpence26, do you stake your professional reputation on your claim that Pau will 100% be a Spur?

[TheGoldStandard]

You guys see the shoutout I gave you?

:worthy: Testify

[ironman2886]

You guys see the shoutout I gave you?
:lmao

[spurraider21]

You guys see the shoutout I gave you?
We also saw u announce the BREAKING news that the bulls are in it. Pretty sure that story broke yesterday lol

[TE]

Gasol obviously wants more money and a bigger role than he would get here. If that's what he wants, so be it.

Have fun in the living shithole that is Chicago, Pau.
Over/Under he gets run down and suffers a lingering injury?

Honestly. I get the whole "East is weak" people are saying but that's simply not true. I think the East is getting better. In Chicago's own division they will be playing a retooled and talent heavy Cavalier team.

[Ron Swanson]

You guys see the shoutout I gave you?

:tu

[playbonner15]

Hey guys.
We're still here bruh. BELIEVE!!! :toast

[RD2191]

tspence, we value high moral character around here, you sure you ready to put that on the line?

[TheGoldStandard]

With possible S&T Lakers will look like this

Sacre
Hill
Young
Kobe
Lin

Bench: Randle, Nash, Brewer, Amundson, Dunleavey

[TimDunkem]

488030873971724289

Well, Spence? :lol

[Ron Swanson]

tspence,we value high moral character around here, you sure you ready to put that on the line?

:lol

[Despot]

Tspence 26......he's not saying he's always right..... He is just never wrong.

[El_Mago]

My boy T-Spence with the the shout. Respect.

[Spurs9]

http://i.imgur.com/ilgyGTt.jpg

[TE]

Well Tspence has put Spurstalk on the mecca of specific team forums at the moment.

[ironman2886]

With possible S&T Lakers will look like this

Sacre
Hill
Young
Kobe
Lin

Bench: Randle, Nash, Brewer, Amundson, Dunleavey
"With the 1st pick in the 2015 NBA draft, the Los Angeles Lakers select........."

[RD2191]

Tspence 26......he's not saying he's always right..... He is just never wrong.
:lol

[myhc]

Tspence...what's the word? Everything you've said so far has been right. And thanks for the shoutout!

[ironman2886]

Well Tspence has put Spurstalk on the mecca of specific team forums at the moment.
:lol

[Dex]

With possible S&T Lakers will look like this

Sacre
Hill
Young
Kobe
Lin

Bench: Randle, Nash, Brewer, Amundson, Dunleavey

Can't believe Bean hasn't stepped in and put the kibosh on this thing yet.

[TheGoldStandard]

Can't believe Bean hasn't stepped in and put the kibosh on this thing yet.

His mouth is shut because of 48.5, collect them paychecks and go down with the ship while maintaining flexibility.

[playbonner15]

tspence,we value high moral character around here, you sure you ready to put that on the line?
:lol

[TSpence26]

I broke the news on Carmelo Anthony 3 hours before it was announced. I broke the news about LeBron James 3 hours before it was announced. Something no reporter anywhere, not ESPN, not Yahoo, not CBS, not NBA.com can say.

Have faith in me.

[jag]

@ tspence26: My source sent a carrier pigeon last night and I received word first thing this morning - Gasol just closed on another (4th) home in SA. In addition to his season tickets with Missions, he purchased a year long pass to SA zoo. SA not out yet. #hearditherefirst #connected #insidetrack

[TheGoldStandard]

I broke the news on Carmelo Anthony 3 hours before it was announced. I broke the news about LeBron James 3 hours before it was announced. Something no reporter anywhere, not ESPN, not Yahoo, not CBS, not NBA.com can say.

Have faith in me.

In Spence we trust

[playbonner15]

488030873971724289

Well, Spence? :lol

He was right about Melo though even before Woj or other sources

[ace3g]

http://thebeeksreport.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/60.jpg

[TimDunkem]

Again, who didn't see Melo re-signing with the Knicks?

[playbonner15]

I broke the news on Carmelo Anthony 3 hours before it was announced. I broke the news about LeBron James 3 hours before it was announced. Something no reporter anywhere, not ESPN, not Yahoo, not CBS, not NBA.com can say.

Have faith in me.

Can confirm. follow the guy

[jag]

I broke the news on Carmelo Anthony 3 hours before it was announced. I broke the news about LeBron James 3 hours before it was announced. Something no reporter anywhere, not ESPN, not Yahoo, not CBS, not NBA.com can say.

Have faith in me.

:lmao

[RD2191]

http://thebeeksreport.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/60.jpg
:lmao

[TheGoldStandard]

and he's bolded?

[jag]

He was right about Melo though even before Woj or other sources

Anyone with even borderline retardation has called Melo back to the Knicks since he opted out.

[Two10Whitey]

@ tspence26: My source sent a carrier pigeon last night and I received word first thing this morning - Gasol just closed on another (4th) home in SA. In addition to his season tickets with Missions, he purchased a year long pass to SA zoo. SA not out yet. #hearditherefirst #connected #insidetrack
:lol

[Blizzardwizard]

http://thebeeksreport.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/60.jpg

Actually LOL'ed.

[ironman2886]

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/68/87/d6/6887d618cd16cde8383298a1e135e8e9.jpg

[Arc]

Anyone with even borderline retardation has called Melo back to the Knicks since he opted out.

he's right... i'm full on retarded and even i knew melo was staying.

[Splits]

Every mainstream outlet has reported Gasol to Bulls and there are 353 guests in this thread :lmao

Tspence26 for president!

[littlecoyotecoin]

I broke the news on Carmelo Anthony 3 hours before it was announced. I broke the news about LeBron James 3 hours before it was announced. Something no reporter anywhere, not ESPN, not Yahoo, not CBS, not NBA.com can say.

Have faith in me.

Sheridan called Lebron a day or two before, among others, like the hexadecimal color scheme hack, etc. Not 3 hours.

[Despot]

Ummm to anyone who pays attention it was pretty obvious that carmelo was going back since last night