Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[RD2191]

tspence>Ric Bucher

[ChumpDumper]

"Interesting" is not a verb.

[weebo]

Spurs are interesting in Shawn Marion, but nothing has been taking place yet

This guy...:lol. GTFOH with your shitty inside info...

[RD2191]

:lolLike I said, don't blame tspence, blame Pau.

[Russ]

Spurs are interesting in Shawn Marion, but nothing has been taking place yet

KBP?

[SpurPadre]

:tu


I think Anderson is going to be a good piece come playoff time.

And Kawhi will be a year older and better. :D

Well, you know how tough it is to crack a playoff rotation under Pop as a rookie. Kawhi will be better but we still don't know how much more room he has to grow nor do we know if Pop will draw more plays for him. I like our chances to repeat but it isn't a slam dunk by any means and it just might be even tougher than this past run.

[TMSKILZ]

amazing how over the yrs, big FA have shun our Spurs when we have shown interest in bringing them here either via sign & trade deals or as a F.A. they usually talk about how they want to win & play for a great coach & Teammate(s) & yet always seem to turn around & sign for more $ elsewhere.

oh well, we've done pretty well, but still these guys talk out their azz.

[xmas1997]

Don't shoot the messenger.

[crc21209]

Two rings don't lie.

Thanks for the memories Pow and good luck in your career as a Bull.

Two rings that were how many years ago? I'm talking about recently, he's gotten used to going home early with the Lakers and now he'll do the same with the Bulls as long as Thibs is there to run his players in the ground and Rose is there going down season after season..

[DPG21920]

Arguably is right. Half a season without Mills gives Joseph and Anderson a lot of time to run the point, and means Cotton may be traveling back and forth from Austin. Baynes should be ready to step into the rotation for Bonner and Ayres, and again, Splitter and Leonard and Green are still improving. This is all a week in to free agency where we haven't even seen the Spurs negotiating with anyone yet.

Be that as it may, Spurs are way closer to worse (to what degree is debatable) than better by bring back same squad less Mills. Relying on a 30th pick rookie to make up the gap from a very good finals performer is a long shot. Cotton may not even be here and Joseph is the best bet here (along with Manu/Beli) to help offset that.

But, it's still early and there are trades, free agency and buyouts down the road.

[SpurPadre]

amazing how over the yrs, big FA have shun our Spurs when we have shown interest in bringing them here either via sign & trade deals or as a F.A. they usually talk about how they want to win & play for a great coach & Teammate(s) & yet always seem to turn around & sign for more $ elsewhere.

oh well, we've done pretty well, but still these guys talk out their azz.

It's the lack of attention whores like Drake going to the games and the lack of a party atmosphere and "street cred" that other markets offer. That's what most of these players seem to value nowadays.

[Random5843]

Gasol never considered SA. Spaniards don't like mexicans. Gilipollas.

[PublicOption]

tspence says spurs are interested in Ihato Spursovich...........but he turned us down flat when we called.

[mowgli]

A tad disappointing that the Spurs can wreck the Heat on multiple levels, earn global praise for "playing the right way" and sport a nucleus of All-Stars that have terrific locker room chemistry, all in a state that has no income tax, yet still can't lure a FA worth a damn.

:greedy:greedy:greedy

[SpurPadre]

tspence is also saying we're interested in bringing back Da Admiral and he's agreed pending a physical.

[Johnny RIngo]

Damn...he must really covet touches like Harlem said.

Pau is not like his brother Marc who's more than willing to play a supporting role on a team. Pau likes being a focal point of the offense. IIRC, he whined whenever he was benched or had his playing time cut in LA.

[TheGoldStandard]

Not the meltdown everyone was expecting but I think we all knew. Now it's on to the next free agent.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

After the Spurs' first loss this season:

:lol rob diaz is a fag

[SpurPadre]

Not the meltdown everyone was expecting but I think we all knew. Now it's on to the next free agent.

No, the real meltdown will come from me if we hold on to Bonner. Mark my words, tbh.

[vander]

really disappointing, Spurs won't get even half the value of Gasol with their MLE. and for him to say he wanted to play on a contender?!? weak... I hope Chicago implodes and he's miserable there and hates Rose as much as Kobe.

[spurraider21]

tspence you have overstayed your welcome. ur just another laker faggot now. sorry

[SpurPadre]

So much for Pau actually being TP's friend. Yeah, right, Tony and you also didn't fuck Brent's wife.

[davi78239]

Sometimes I think they 're just intimidated by pop to come here

[spurraider21]

So much for Pau actually being TP's friend. Yeah, right, Tony and you also didn't fuck Brent's wife.
didn't gasol get cucked by shannon brown or some shit? he knows TP is goin in :lol

[DPG21920]

Well, I just don't see how CHI has more than the MLE without trading some people (not happening/not reported) or amnesty of Boozer.

If they amnesty Boozer (which they haven't been willing to do) why would Pau only agree to 6M a year? Let's say he did that though, that would allow them to sign Pau & Mirotic. However they would be paying Pau's 6M, Mirotic's 5M (based on reports of using MLE on him) and Boozer's 16M for just Pau/Mirotic. Maybe Bulls finally willing to bite the bullet and thought Pau was worth the extra 6M to swap Pau for Boozer in the big man lineup of Noah/Taj/Pau/Mirotic vs Noah/Taj/Boozer/Mirotic?

If they use the MLE on Boozer (like most think because that 6M number seems wrong), then they can't bring over Mirotic. So they then decided on Pau over Mirotic in that scenario.

Either way, Pau likely choose CHI over SA for the same money which sucks - especially with the reports yesterday regarding Pau to the Spurs is there was no S&T for CHI (which we mostly all pegged would be difficult).

[BatManu20]

Al Farouq-Aminu, Shawn Marion, Ed Davis, Brandon Rush.. some guys still available for the MLE if the Spurs can somehow make it happen.

Or dare I say...

488086951292317696

[Spurs9]

I wouldn't mind Marion out of that list.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Makes me wonder if that reported Laker 3 year $29 million offer was indeed real? Because no player is that fucking stupid to leave a $29 million contract on the table for a MLE.

[SpurPadre]

didn't gasol get cucked by shannon brown or some shit? he knows TP is goin in :lol

Just read those rumors. Well, there we have our answer. Pau got scared of TP's horny ass, lol.

[Two10Whitey]

http://i.usatoday.net/communitymanager/_photos/game-on/2012/05/17/bonnerx-large.jpg




It's okay we have Bonner.

[Obstructed_View]

KBP?

I thought the same thing.

[Obstructed_View]

Makes me wonder if that reported Laker 3 year $29 million offer was indeed real? Because no player is that fucking stupid to leave a $29 million contract on the table for a MLE.

Dwight gave up a lot of money to get away from Kobe.

[ViceCity84]

Gasol will be a Spur.Reinsdork doesn't want to pay dead money(amnesty)

I believe in TSpence
I believe in TSpence
I believe in TSpence
I believe in TSpence
I believe in TSpence

[RD2191]

:lol rob diaz is a fag



#1 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=227617&p=7058947&viewfull=1#post7058947)
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Today I called maintenance to fix my closet door that continued to fall off in my shitty apartment. In doing so, I accidentally slipped out that I had two pet cats. I woke up from a nap to see that I received a default on my lease stating I need to get rid of my cats or else I would receive a fee.

This apartment has been horrible. It's nice and right by campus, however, there has been multiple issues with the apartment. I also have no interest in removing my cats from the premises. I can pay a fee of $300 and keep ONE cat, but that seems not likely because these two cats are related and they cannot be separated.

I am pondering not paying the fine and getting evicted. I am a college student; therefore I am broke and cannot afford to pay all these stupid ass fees and continue paying rent. I am sure I'm not the only one that has been through this, so I need advice on the best possible option and/or what I should do or if I'm not making the 'smart' decision.

If you guys need any more information, I will be happy to give it to you.

[Dre_7]

Well, you know how tough it is to crack a playoff rotation under Pop as a rookie.

If he is good enough he will. IE: Tony, Manu, Kawhi.

[DPG21920]

Amnesty (outside of trades that have not been reported and don't make sense) of Boozer is the only way.

MLE means no Mirotic. Cap space means no MLE, however, if they amnesty Boozer they will have enough cap space to sign Gasol for the 6M reported and the 5M MLE equivalent in cap space for Mirotic. However, the Bulls have been so cheap and even though it's only a 6M difference between Pau/Mirotic and Boozer/Mirotic, CHI has somewhat been hesitant.

We shall see.

[DPG21920]

Al Farouq-Aminu, Shawn Marion, Ed Davis, Brandon Rush.. some guys still available for the MLE if the Spurs can somehow make it happen.

Or dare I say...

488086951292317696

Speaking of the above, I am really, really surprised that teams have not gone after Ed Davis. He showed plenty of flashes and should be pretty reasonable in cost. Good player that should be picked up IMO (not necessarily Spurs, but someone).

[Obstructed_View]

If he is good enough he will. IE: Tony, Manu, Kawhi.

Because Tiago Splitter has proven that he sucked as a rookie.

[SpurPadre]

If he is good enough he will. IE: Tony, Manu, Kawhi.

But not George Hill, Splitter, or Blair at least they didn't get significant minutes or had a very short leash. We'll see.

[The Reckoning]

tspence totally called gasol to bulls via last second push, transactions, money thrown in face, etc

[tholdren]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/444894830724800512/dcNBiudT_normal.jpegPau Gasol ✔ pAugasol (https://twitter.com/paugasol)
Follow (https://twitter.com/paugasol)
It hasn't been easy. After meditating it a lot I've chosen to play with the Chicago Bulls. Looking forward to this new chapter of my career
5:31 PM - 12 Jul 2014 (https://twitter.com/paugasol/statuses/488073294709809152)

[ViceCity84]

Gasol only made sense for contender like Thunder or Rockets,teams on the verge.
Bulls must be thinking they're getting 2008 Gasol.If they include Butler in a deal.they're stupid.
Derrick Rose is a broken player.Two years of not playing.

[tholdren]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/444894830724800512/dcNBiudT_normal.jpegPau Gasol ✔ (https://twitter.com/paugasol)pAu (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=44691)gasol
Follow (https://twitter.com/paugasol)
It hasn't been easy. After meditating it a lot I've chosen to play with the Chicago Bulls. Looking forward to this new chapter of my career
5:31 PM - 12 Jul 2014 (https://twitter.com/paugasol/statuses/488073294709809152)

what a douche

[Obstructed_View]

But not George Hill, Splitter, or Blair at least they didn't get significant minutes or had a very short leash. We'll see.

Don't forget Oberto.

[DPG21920]

It's not even about the fact of a rookie getting minutes even if he's good. It's the fact that 30th picks rarely ever pan out anyways, championship team or not. I am thrilled the Spurs took Anderson no matter what, but he has way more question marks than answers at this point. Hoping for the best.

Still plenty of time to make other moves.

[DPG21920]

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[szkorhetz]

Booozer would be nice with his mid-range shooting.

[RD2191]

It's not even about the fact of a rookie getting minutes even if he's good. It's the fact that 30th picks rarely ever pan out anyways, championship team or not. I am thrilled the Spurs took Anderson no matter what, but he has way more question marks than answers at this point. Hoping for the best.

Still plenty of time to make other moves.
Yeah, some people are really overhyping the hell out of Anderson. Sure, he may play well in the system but the dude isn't gonna be a star anytime soon if ever.

[ViceCity84]

Joe Cowley: No one wants the Booz contract. Been writing all along Bulls felt this would be a problem. (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html) Expiring deals aren't the gold standard anymore. Twitter @suntimes_hoops (http://hoopshype.com/twitter/media.html)
http://cdn.hoopshype.com/img/tag.pngChicago Bulls (http://hoopshype.com/rumors/tag/chicago_bulls), Carlos Boozer (http://hoopshype.com/rumors/tag/carlos_boozer)
- See more at: http://hoopshype.com/rumors.htm#sthash.OnzdlsQS.dpuf

[RD2191]

488078663359799296
http://images.rapgenius.com/a0fw7gppl3vf89k4ncfuoj34d.552x464x1.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

Someone seriously needs to explain state income tax to Pau. If I had a Twitter account I'd do it.

[HI-FI]

i always like it when DPG embeds his own tweets.

[Obstructed_View]

Yeah, some people are really overhyping the hell out of Anderson. Sure, he may play well in the system but the dude isn't gonna be a star anytime soon if ever.

The question isn't whether or not he's a star. The question was whether the Spurs got worse in an offseason in which acquiring him was the only change to a championship roster.

[TSpence26]

So , I guess this means no one is my friend anymore.

[TSpence26]

I will leave now.....


:(

[Obstructed_View]

Booozer would be nice with his mid-range shooting.

His illegal screens would suddenly be whistled if he were a Spur. No thanks.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Guys, he is in the East. OKC or Houston didn't get him. I understand his reason. He gets more minutes and with Lebron changing teams, the heat, Cavs, Bulls, and Pacers all have a shot at the Finals. But I bet you he will start regretting this decision midseason when Thibs is running his ass into the ground.

Wouldn't mind Marion but I was for sure Dallas would resign him. Maybe not. Marion is the only guy out there worth the Spurs looking at considering the price. Marion could replace Bonner at the stretch 4. Spurs can complete the roster w Baynes.

[Obstructed_View]

So , I guess this means no one is my friend anymore.

No, dude. Come on, now. You have it all wrong.

Nobody was your friend in the first place.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

So , I guess this means no one is my friend anymore.

go to the NBA forum below us.. lot of Lakers fans that post down there.. you would fit right in..

but yes, as of now, you fucked up! see you downstairs (NBA forum)

[kjhip1]

I will leave now.....


:(

meh, we'll always have our memories

[Hoover]

Someone seriously needs to explain state income tax to Pau. If I had a Twitter account I'd do it.

Cali income tax rate (12.3% at his salary) > Illinois income tax rate (flat 5%)

Of course, 5% > 0% ....

[DPG21920]

i always like it when DPG embeds his own tweets.

All 3 of the times were worth it.

[timtonymanu]

I hope Plan B is Marion.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

So , I guess this means no one is my friend anymore.

Nah, dude stay. It's just Sports. It's not like our lIves depend on this. Gave us something to talk about. That's what message boards are for.

[Dre_7]

It's not even about the fact of a rookie getting minutes even if he's good. It's the fact that 30th picks rarely ever pan out anyways, championship team or not. I am thrilled the Spurs took Anderson no matter what, but he has way more question marks than answers at this point. Hoping for the best.

Still plenty of time to make other moves.

True, but the Spurs are the best at finding those late pick diamonds like Tony and Manu. Not that Anderson is going to be that good, but this Spurs team does not need a rookie superstar.

[HI-FI]

All 3 of the times were worth it.
I concur.

[ViceCity84]

If Rose by some miracle is healthy next year,the Bulls are the 3rd team in East at best.
Once Love goes to Cleveland,they'll bludgeon the Bulls year after year.

[Obstructed_View]

Cali income tax rate (12.3% at his salary) > Illinois income tax rate (flat 5%)

Of course, 5% > 0% ....
And if they fail to extend the temporary flat tax this year, Pau's bracket will probably go way up in 2015.

[RD2191]

The question isn't whether or not he's a star. The question was whether the Spurs got worse in an offseason in which acquiring him was the only change to a championship roster.
I don't see how the Spurs possibly got worse. Mills injury hurts but I don't see it as a huge impact.

[spurraider21]

I will leave now.....


:(
just stay in the nba forum and stand alongside your laker brethren

[RD2191]

I will leave now.....


:(
Dude, take it easy. We all hate each other here. When someone calls you a faggot it means they really like you.

[TheGoldStandard]

Anderson will be on the roster, Marion would be interesting or aminu

[Twisted_Dawg]

Makes me wonder if that reported Laker 3 year $29 million offer was indeed real? Because no player is that fucking stupid to leave a $29 million contract on the table for a MLE.


Dwight gave up a lot of money to get away from Kobe.

You definitely made a point there.:toast

Let's see....Dwight walks away from the Lakers, Melo turned down a $96 million contract from the Lakers, Pau walked away from a $29 million contract from the Lakers, and the Lakers let Pau walk without getting a fucking thing in return. Not to mention signing some average players to big contracts. Unbelievable at how fast that franchise has crashed and burned

[spurraider21]

DPG21920 do u think woj reads any of those tweets you direct at him?

[Mel_13]

I'll wait to do the postmortem on the Spurs v. Bulls aspect of the Pau signing until we know the contract details.

In the meantime, I'll take a moment to savor the fact that Pau appears to have left the Lakers for a smaller deal elsewhere and that the Lakers got absolutely nothing in return. Not a draft pick, not a trade exception, not a damn thing.

This comes one year after Howard left 30M on the table and bolted LA, with the Lakers getting nothing in return.

All this two years after they gave up 4 draft picks for the corpse of Steve Nash and a treasure trove of assets for a one year rental of Dwight Howard.

[DJR210]

I will leave now.....


:(

PM Koolaid_Man. He's a Laker fan, and has no problem cybering with men.

[Obstructed_View]

I don't see how the Spurs possibly got worse. Mills injury hurts but I don't see it as a huge impact.

Which is all I was saying when I brought up Anderson in the first place. They might not start off as strong without Mills, doubly so if Manu is brought along slowly. There are plenty of guys who can contribute, and one could reasonably expect the development of the young players to make up for the aging of the older players.

[HI-FI]

Dude, take it easy. We all hate each other here. When someone calls you a faggot it means they really like you.
:lol
pretty much. ST is player hater's ball.

[Obstructed_View]

You definitely made a point there.:toast

Let's see....Dwight walks away from the Lakers, Melo turned down a $96 million contract from the Lakers, Pau walked away from a $29 million contract from the Lakers, and the Lakers let Pau walk without getting a fucking thing in return. Not to mention signing some average players to big contracts. Unbelievable at how fast that franchise has crashed and burned
Crashed and burned is a little dramatic. They still have that ridiculous TV contract. All they need is Kobe standing on one leg putting up 20 shots a night and they'll lead the league in revenue and secure a lottery pick.

It is pretty funny how nobody who talked about what a great leader Kobe was on Team USA actually wants to share a court with him when it matters.

[anakha]

Dude, take it easy. We all hate each other here. When someone calls you a faggot it means they really like you.

That made the post below a lot more disturbing...


:lol rob diaz is a fag

[Twisted_Dawg]

Someone seriously needs to explain state income tax to Pau. If I had a Twitter account I'd do it.

And gun violence.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Crashed and burned is a little dramatic. They still have that ridiculous TV contract. All they need is Kobe standing on one leg putting up 20 shots a night and they'll lead the league in revenue and secure a lottery pick.

It is pretty funny how nobody who talked about what a great leader Kobe was on Team USA actually wants to share a court with him when it matters.

Which will go to the Suns if it's not a top 5 pick.

[Obstructed_View]

And gun violence.

He might start wishing for that in the middle of a Chicago winter.

[RD2191]

He might start wishing for that in the middle of a Chicago winter.
:lol

[Obstructed_View]

Which will go to the Suns if it's not a top 5 pick.

I thought the Suns got the one from this year. Next year too?

[Walton Buys Off Me]

The West is very competitive. Not for everyone.....a lot less pressure playing for a mediocre team in a very weak conference.

Good luck to Gasol and Bosh. You can't fault them for taking the path of least resistance.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I thought the Suns got the one from this year. Next year too?

Yep, they got the Lakers pick in 2015. Type in google and go to Real GM. Lakers screwed themselves w the Nash and Howard trades.

[spurraider21]

Yep, they got the Lakers pick in 2015. Type in google and go to Real GM. Lakers screwed themselves w the Nash and Howard trades.
the Lakers 2015 pick is top 5 protected, so they're gna have to tank hard

:lol kobe

[TSpence26]

T-Spence @tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) · 20m (https://twitter.com/tspence26/status/488094918196228097)

San Antonio Spurs have contacted Shawn Marion's agent in hopes of bringing him in and getting a contract done as their plan B option.

[Obstructed_View]

the Lakers 2015 pick is top 5 protected, so they're gna have to tank hard

:lol kobe
You could win several titles with the talent he's run off.

[RD2191]

:lol

[spurraider21]

lol bullshit. there's no way to confirm that... :lol.

if they meet you win because "they contacted his agent"

and if they don't meet you win because they're "hoping" to get a meeting. seriously, try the NBA forum

[benefactor]

I'll wait to do the postmortem on the Spurs v. Bulls aspect of the Pau signing until we know the contract details.

In the meantime, I'll take a moment to savor the fact that Pau appears to have left the Lakers for a smaller deal elsewhere and that the Lakers got absolutely nothing in return. Not a draft pick, not a trade exception, not a damn thing.

This comes one year after Howard left 30M on the table and bolted LA, with the Lakers getting nothing in return.

All this two years after they gave up 4 draft picks for the corpse of Steve Nash and a treasure trove of assets for a one year rental of Dwight Howard.
Fantastic.

[spurraider21]

You could win several titles with the talent he's run off.
Shaq, Dwight, Pau is an incredible rotation right there... not to mention role players like Ariza, McRoberts, a coach like Phil, etc

[boutons_deux]

http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/11207844/pau-gasol-tweets-joining-chicago-bulls

[SpurPadre]

T-Spence @tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) · 20m (https://twitter.com/tspence26/status/488094918196228097)

San Antonio Spurs have contacted Shawn Marion's agent in hopes of bringing him in and getting a contract done as their plan B option.




Fuck off. We don't care about Old Maid Marion any ways.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

It's Chicago. Dumbass will probably get shot driving to practice.

[RD2191]

It's Chicago. Dumbass will probably get shot driving to practice.
:lmao

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/500x/52449599.jpg

[Twisted_Dawg]

:lol
It's Chicago. Dumbass will probably get shot driving to practice.

[Nathan89]

I would think OKC would've been the choice if the money was the same. He would've had a big role and been on a better team. I guess he didn't like OKC.

[Dex]

Well, today we learned one thing. Pau Gasol is a fucking idiot.

Good luck in Chicago, Pau. Too bad we won't be seeing you in the Finals, even in that shithole that is the Eastern Conference. But...you wanted minutes, I'm sure Thibs will give them to you. :lmao

[DPG21920]

DPG21920 do u think woj reads any of those tweets you direct at him?

Not a chance. But I like to think he respects me.

[RD2191]

Not a chance. But I like to think he respects me.
:lol

[Dex]

Who the fuck seriously thinks Chicago is a contender?

I mean, I know Miami is gone and the East is wide open...but have these people not been watching basketball for the last decade?

:lmao Derrick Rose

[SpurPadre]

I would think OKC would've been the choice if the money was the same. He would've had a big role and been on a better team. I guess he didn't like OKC.

I think Chicago's bigger market and nightlife is what ultimately swayed him, tbh.

[RD2191]

Who the fuck seriously thinks Chicago is a contender?

I mean, I know Miami is gone and the East is wide open...but have these people not been watching basketball for the last decade?

:lmao Derrick Rose

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Paul Gasol is indeed an idiot, plain and simple...

[SpursFan86]

488106506064101377

Don't stop believing...never give up on your dreams :cry

[spurraider21]

488106506064101377

Don't stop believing...never give up on your dreams :cry
tspence licking his chops :lol

[spurraider21]

BREAKING NEWS: I'm hearing that Spurs haven't been told they're out of the Gasol race

[MeloHype]

488105489666818048

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Who the fuck seriously thinks Chicago is a contender?

I mean, I know Miami is gone and the East is wide open...but have these people not been watching basketball for the last decade?

:lmao Derrick Rose

They are not. This reminds me of the early 00s when the NBA championship was basically decided who came out of the West. 5, 6 teams out West could beat the Pacers, Cavs, Bulls or Heat at this point.

[Ron Swanson]

488105489666818048

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8545/8683466047_4a3b550234_z.jpg

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

They are not. This reminds me of the early 00s when the NBA championship was basically decided who came out of the West. 5, 6 teams out West could beat the Pacers, Cavs, Bulls or Heat at this point.

WCF will be the real NBA Finals, as was the case this past season...

[MeloHype]

488104572632563712

[kjhip1]

all hail mikecairns5.....

[Nathan89]

488105489666818048

At first he was just showing us his ass but now he's dancing around naked.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

At first he was just showing us his ass but now he's dancing around naked.

First one he has been wrong just happen to be the one relating to the Spurs. With Diaw and mills resigned, I can say "frankly my dear, I don't give a rats ass."

[Salty]

Go

Fuck

Yourself

my hopes and dreams are crushed

[tholdren]

gasol is terrible

[TSpence26]

This Kevin Love deal is nuts

[xmas1997]

This same thing happened last year with Kirilenko, didn't it, they took less money in order to not play with the Spurs?

[spurraider21]

This same thing happened last year with Kirilenko, didn't it, they took less money in order to not play with the Spurs?
Kirilenko got way more money than he would have with the Spurs. lets just say some mysterious men left a few briefcases at the front door of his house in Russia

[El_Mago]

Keep it coming TSpence.

Legend.

[Salty]

Don Harris took Tspence's cookie.

[Kool Bob Love]

This Kevin Love deal is nuts
FTL

[Splits]

BREAKING NEWS: I'm hearing that Spurs haven't been told they're out of the Gasol race

:lmao

source?

[xmas1997]

Breaking news: I'm hearing no one worth a damn wants to come here.
:lol

[Vic Petro]

If GSW wouldn't trade Thompson for Love, why would they trade him for a bunch of picks? The media trying to will Love to Cleveland.

[CaptainLate]

i don't think this is Spurs FO's fault. Pau probably didn't like the idea of being just another international getting his minutes/touches spread out. He gets to be more of the guy in Chiraq.

Agreed. Did he even visit here? Unlike OKC, no Spurs players went out of their way to recruit (read somewhere that TP talked to him) nor did our coach lower himself to visit that I'm aware of. My take is PATFO had the attitude that if PGasol worked out, then fine...if not, that was fine too b/c he would be a nice piece of the puzzle but wasn't a necessary fit. So use the MLE for a young backup SF.

[SpurPadre]

BREAKING NEWS: tspence just got fired from applebees for using the staff computer to post bullshit while on the job.

[BatManu20]

:lol

488124918022680576

[Mugen]

:lmao 113 pages for Pau.

I like him as much as the next guy and he'd have been a great fit here for the MLE but he was a ridiculous luxury the Spurs didn't really need. Duncan is better than Pau even at this stage in their careers. The Spurs bringing in Pau would be like Bill Gates getting a good rate on his car insurance tbh.

[TSpence26]

Hey, 113 pages was not for Pau, it was for me. Check your sources again.

[CaptainLate]

Guys, he is in the East. OKC or Houston didn't get him. I understand his reason. He gets more minutes and with Lebron changing teams, the heat, Cavs, Bulls, and Pacers all have a shot at the Finals. But I bet you he will start regretting this decision midseason when Thibs is running his ass into the ground.

Agree w/Thibs comment, but the Cavs and Pacers are the only east teams w/shot at Finals. If the others you mention were in the West, they probably don't make it as an 8th seed. As I stated in an earlier post, odds are high Bulls don't even see the EC Finals. PGasol's priorities are screwed up and I want TP to look into the cameras after title #6 and say "Hey, Pau, you could have been here holding this."

[SpurPadre]

:lmao 113 pages for Pau.

I like him as much as the next guy and he'd have been a great fit here for the MLE but he was a ridiculous luxury the Spurs didn't really need. Duncan is better than Pau even at this stage in their careers. The Spurs bringing in Pau would be like Bill Gates getting a good rate on his car insurance tbh.

Not in a potential Finals matchup with LeBron and love and all the other guys Cleveland will buy. Gasol would have fit a need for us off the bench and would've spelled TD at many times throughout next season.

[Russ]

:lmao 113 pages for Pau.

I like him as much as the next guy and he'd have been a great fit here for the MLE but he was a ridiculous luxury the Spurs didn't really need. Duncan is better than Pau even at this stage in their careers. The Spurs bringing in Pau would be like Bill Gates getting a good rate on his car insurance tbh.

The Spurs need flexibility more than additional players going into the season.

The bargains available once these delusional teams wake up will far surpass what is available now.

[CaptainLate]

What does "meh" mean?

[ace3g]

Chris Mannix @ChrisMannixSI

Wizards offer to Trevor Ariza was comparable to Houston's, but tax-free Texas was a factor in his decision, per a source.

[Mugen]

Not in a potential Finals matchup with LeBron and love and all the other guys Cleveland will buy. Gasol would have fit a need for us off the bench and would've spelled TD at many times throughout next season.

Are you saying the Spurs as presently constructed couldn't beat a Cavs team with Lebron/Kyrie/Love? Because you're wrong. They'd score a 110 on us but the Spurs would probably average a 120 in that series.

Pau would have been very helpful in the regular season but the Spurs are fine in the frontcourt and could use fortification at other positions tbh.

[CaptainLate]

"With James’ move home, the East is wide open. The Bulls join Cleveland, Washington, Indiana and sure, the Knicks, as the frontrunners to get mopped up by a Western Conference team. I like the Bulls’ chances, provided, of course, Rose stays healthy. Anthony would've been the perfect addition for an offensively challenged team, but Rose with a team full of “floor spacers” isn’t bad. Now they just need one other guy who can create his own shot late in games....The organizational dream of emulating the San Antonio Spurs is just that, a dream. But their win over Miami gave credence to the idea that “Big Three”-style teams can’t always beat well-rounded teams that have continuity among its stars. I’m confident this is another 55-plus win team with a healthy Rose and the expected roster around him. Is that enough to go from contender to favorite? " -- Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

Throughout the article he keeps mentioning "a healthy Rose." Well, good luck with that.

[TheGoldStandard]

Are you saying the Spurs as presently constructed couldn't beat a Cavs team with Lebron/Kyrie/Love? Because you're wrong. They'd score a 110 on us but the Spurs would probably average a 120 in that series.

Pau would have been very helpful in the regular season but the Spurs are fine in the frontcourt and could use fortification at other positions tbh.

We need a backup sf but who knows maybe cotton gets the mills role during the regular season.

[SpurPadre]

Are you saying the Spurs as presently constructed couldn't beat a Cavs team with Lebron/Kyrie/Love? Because you're wrong. They'd score a 110 on us but the Spurs would probably average a 120 in that series.

Pau would have been very helpful in the regular season but the Spurs are fine in the frontcourt and could use fortification at other positions tbh.

There is a thing called age and as much as TD and Manu keep defying it, we can't always expect that to be the case. So, we can't just stand pat while contenders like the Cavs, who will be deeper than you're giving them credit for, are looking to buy their way to the top and oh yeah, the fact that we've never repeated. Look I'm loving this high of winning it all again but we can't get too cocky when taking our past title defenses in account. These are legit concerns, man.

[r0drig0lac]

BREAKING NEWS: tspence just got fired from applebees for using the staff computer to post bullshit while on the job.
http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

"With James’ move home, the East is wide open. The Bulls join Cleveland, Washington, Indiana and sure, the Knicks, as the frontrunners to get mopped up by a Western Conference team. I like the Bulls’ chances, provided, of course, Rose stays healthy. Anthony would've been the perfect addition for an offensively challenged team, but Rose with a team full of “floor spacers” isn’t bad. Now they just need one other guy who can create his own shot late in games....The organizational dream of emulating the San Antonio Spurs is just that, a dream. But their win over Miami gave credence to the idea that “Big Three”-style teams can’t always beat well-rounded teams that have continuity among its stars. I’m confident this is another 55-plus win team with a healthy Rose and the expected roster around him. Is that enough to go from contender to favorite? " -- Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

Throughout the article he keeps mentioning "a healthy Rose." Well, good luck with that.

Love this take and it's dead on. That is why I thought the Stephenson route was better. The only guy on that team that can create is Rose as it stands. Just really cant understand the obsession the Bulls have for Gasol considering their roster right now.

[Mugen]

There is a thing called age and as much as TD and Manu keep defying it, we can't always expect that to be the case. So, we can't just stand pat while contenders like the Cavs, who will be deeper than you're giving them credit for, are looking to buy their way to the top and oh yeah, the fact that we've never repeated. Look I'm loving this high of winning it all again but we can't get too cocky when taking our past title defenses in account. These are legit concerns, man.

It's not like Tim or Manu were playing at their 2005 levels during this run tbh. Their play could slip but I think both know their bodies well enough that they're confident in replicating their performances by choosing to not retire after a championship.

The Cavs will win a ring but they're a couple of years away IMO regardless if they get Love. I'm not sure if the Spurs get out of the West but if they do, I like their chances of repeating tbh.

[TheGoldStandard]

There is a thing called age and as much as TD and Manu keep defying it, we can't always expect that to be the case. So, we can't just stand pat while contenders like the Cavs, who will be deeper than you're giving them credit for, are looking to buy their way to the top and oh yeah, the fact that we've never repeated. Look I'm loving this high of winning it all again but we can't get too cocky when taking our past title defenses in account. These are legit concerns, man.

You ride with what got you there. We are too embedded in a system now to have one player come in and in one year make a difference. We have pieces overseas in Bertans and Jean Charles that will get a chance next year to see what they got in the nba, we got kyle Anderson who's a solid pick with the right attitude. We got Kawhi, green and Parker and a deep bench for the forseeable future and we will have cap space next season to formulate a plan.

We may not win a championship next season but we will compete forbtye next few years as we plug and play and people learn the system. Kawhi might have a huge season and attract someone over, you never know but the spurs will do what they can to keep winning and that is all we can ask them to do

[CaptainLate]

True, but the Spurs are the best at finding those late pick diamonds like Tony and Manu. Not that Anderson is going to be that good, but this Spurs team does not need a rookie superstar.

They will in a couple of years. DRob and TD span about 20 years. We're due. :lol

[cd021]

We need a backup sf but who knows maybe cotton gets the mills role during the regular season.

Kind of makes me wonder about Belinelli, if the Spurs were shopping for Marvin Williams, and Caron Buttler. Any SF signing affects him more than any other player. Ginobili is the 2 guard playing the backup 3 so Belinelli can stay at his natural position. Spurs add a SF to the rotation and his minutes get cut, unless they play the have a PG-less lineup.

I think our big man core could certainly be better. After Duncan, Splitter and Diaw its Ayers, Baynes and Bonner. Bonner still holds value against certain teams (Memphis) but his time has past. Ayers has the some of the worst hands in the NBA, 2nd to only Perkins. Baynes is an excellent rebounder and has some skill on offense but fouls like crazy and doesn't protect the basket. He's also a bit old to be a project, he can improve only but so much at this point.

I would be interested in Emeka Okafor, assuming he's ready to go after the neck thing. Aminu ,then again, could play both SF & PF off the bench.

[Ice009]

This guy is a complete fucking idiot. Why would you choose the Bulls for MLE type money? Worse decision than even Greg Oden made last summer. I knew it was a long shot and didn't get excited about it as I wanted players in different positions (backup SF/small ball PF that can play defense), but I would have taken him for MLE type money, as would most have on this board.

If he didn't want to play for the Spurs and was only going to take MLE type money, why would you not go to OKC instead? As much as I don't like Westbrook, that guy has way more heart than Derek Rose. He takes 6 or so weeks off with a similar injury as Derek Rose had this season (I think they both had meniscus injuries? correct me if I am wrong) and gets back on the court as soon as he can and goes all fucking out. Rose takes the whole year off instead.

Complete fucking moron Gasol is. I guess he's cut from the same soft cloth as Derek Rose.

[TheGoldStandard]

Kind of makes me wonder about Belinelli, if the Spurs were shopping for Marvin Williams, and Caron Buttler. Any SF signing affects him more than any other player. Ginobili is the 2 guard playing the backup 3 so Belinelli can stay at his natural position. Spurs add a SF to the rotation and his minutes get cut, unless they play the have a PG-less lineup.

I think our big man core could certainly be better. After Duncan, Splitter and Diaw its Ayers, Baynes and Bonner. Bonner still holds value against certain teams (Memphis) but his time has past. Ayers has the some of the worst hands in the NBA, 2nd to only Perkins. Baynes is an excellent rebounder and has some skill on offense but fouls like crazy and doesn't protect the basket. He's also a bit old to be a project, he can improve only but so much at this point.

I would be interested in Emeka Okafor, assuming he's ready to go after the neck thing. Aminu ,then again, could play both SF & PF off the bench.

I like aminu athletic and long and his shot can be fixed, it's just mechanics with jinx release point and speed. His pocket is low. But it leads me to believe with daye in the summer league that he is our new bonner

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I like aminu athletic and long and his shot can be fixed, it's just mechanics with jinx release point and speed. His pocket is low. But it leads me to believe with daye in the summer league that he is our new bonner

Well, if he continues to shoot 1-8 from 3s he won't be.

[timtonymanu]

There is a thing called age and as much as TD and Manu keep defying it, we can't always expect that to be the case. So, we can't just stand pat while contenders like the Cavs, who will be deeper than you're giving them credit for, are looking to buy their way to the top and oh yeah, the fact that we've never repeated. Look I'm loving this high of winning it all again but we can't get too cocky when taking our past title defenses in account. These are legit concerns, man.

We also don't rely on Tim and Manu like year's past. Most of our core guys are still relatively young anyway. Plus the Spurs have the defenders to stop Love/Irving. LeBron will get his usual stats. You put Green on Irving and Boris/Tiago on Love.

I still don't get what's so special about Pau. It's not like the Spurs were thin up front to begin with. They need a backup 3 and possibly another PG since Patty is out until April. Right now, the Spurs have a good chance of repeating as currently constructed. Every other team in the league is trying to find their identity, the Cavs included, while the Spurs have perfect chemistry and a system that no other team has the pieces to execute.

[tholdren]

"With James’ move home, the East is wide open. The Bulls join Cleveland, Washington, Indiana and sure, the Knicks, as the frontrunners to get mopped up by a Western Conference team. I like the Bulls’ chances, provided, of course, Rose stays healthy. Anthony would've been the perfect addition for an offensively challenged team, but Rose with a team full of “floor spacers” isn’t bad. Now they just need one other guy who can create his own shot late in games....The organizational dream of emulating the San Antonio Spurs is just that, a dream. But their win over Miami gave credence to the idea that “Big Three”-style teams can’t always beat well-rounded teams that have continuity among its stars. I’m confident this is another 55-plus win team with a healthy Rose and the expected roster around him. Is that enough to go from contender to favorite? " -- Jon Greenberg, ESPNChicago.com

Throughout the article he keeps mentioning "a healthy Rose." Well, good luck with that.

bull, anthony would have killed this team with his terrible bb iq and shot selection.

[cd021]

It's not like Tim or Manu were playing at their 2005 levels during this run tbh. Their play could slip but I think both know their bodies well enough that they're confident in replicating their performances by choosing to not retire after a championship.

The Cavs will win a ring but they're a couple of years away IMO regardless if they get Love. I'm not sure if the Spurs get out of the West but if they do, I like their chances of repeating tbh.

I think that really depends on who'd they give up. I heard Waiters and Wiggins along with 2 1st rounders for Love. Unless Minny accepts Bennett and or Thompson in place of Wiggins.

I think that Minny has to hard ball this. Make Cleveland pay out the nose for him like Denver did with the Knicks (Chandler, Galinari, Mosgov, Felton, 2014 unprotected pick) either they get Wiggins and Waiter or they have to give up Thompson and Bennett along with Waiters and 2 picks.

[TheGoldStandard]

Well, if he continues to shoot 1-8 from 3s he won't be.

It's the illusion of effective results over behavior, he stretches the floor even if he's not consistent and he's cheap and has half a season under his belt in the system. Unless we get Novak back or some other specialist we will roll with him

[tholdren]

I think that really depends on who'd they give up. I heard Waiters and Wiggins along with 2 1st rounders for Love. Unless Minny accepts Bennett and or Thompson in place of Wiggins.

I think that Minny has to hard ball this. Make Cleveland pay out the nose for him like Denver did with the Knicks (Chandler, Galinari, Mosgov, Felton, 2014 unprotected pick) either they get Wiggins and Waiter or they have to give up Thompson and Bennett along with Waiters and 2 picks.

love isnt worth all that, and i am not a wiggins fan

[Malik Hairston]

love isnt worth all that, and i am not a wiggins fan

Serious question, all hate aside, are you a fan of any players in today's NBA, tbh?:lol..

[TheGoldStandard]

Plus Daye looks like he tweaked his release a little, still needs to adjust. Whemnhe had the ball kicked to him and he was able to swing his leg into the shot to square up his hip it was effective. When he pulls up he was out of rhythm a lot, New shot and mechanics..

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

We also don't rely on Tim and Manu like year's past. Most of our core guys are still relatively young anyway. Plus the Spurs have the defenders to stop Love/Irving. LeBron will get his usual stats. You put Green on Irving and Boris/Tiago on Love.

I still don't get what's so special about Pau. It's not like the Spurs were thin up front to begin with. They need a backup 3 and possibly another PG since Patty is out until April. Right now, the Spurs have a good chance of repeating as currently constructed. Every other team in the league is trying to find their identity, the Cavs included, while the Spurs have perfect chemistry and a system that no other team has the pieces to execute.

Insurance policy for Duncan. Thats why most didn't mind him. And I am not just stating this after the fact, but if the choices came down to Marion or Gasol, i would pick Marion as he is actually a guy the Spurs could really use in the playoffs. Maybe that's why the Spurs didn't press for Gasol after Cuban made that offer to the Rockets.

Not stating that guy as a reliable source, but that Tspence dude did confirm that Marion was the first FA the Spurs reached out after Pau made his decision. Just food for thought.

[cd021]

I like aminu athletic and long and his shot can be fixed, it's just mechanics with jinx release point and speed. His pocket is low. But it leads me to believe with daye in the summer league that he is our new bonner

I've been on the Aminu bandwagon for months now. I'd think he be cheap and his potential, even if only partially realized, could be very valuable. A ,big, athletic and long wing that can check Melo, Durant and Lebron for a spell off the bench would be a great luxury to have. Especially if Leonard gets in foul trouble or even injured. He can also board well and has half decent handles from what I've seen

I didn't catch the SL game, did he put on some weight? I think he was listed at 210 last year. He probably needs to be in the area code of 230 ( Bonner's weight) to be a capable replacement IMO.

The thing I like about Bonner is his ability to defend the post. Most stretch fours can be exploited in certain match-ups. If Daye can do that then he seems like a good replacement.

You were the one who really liked Kyle Anderson out of UCLA, heading up to the draft.Do you think he projects as a SF or even a PF, at this point?

[cd021]

Serious question, all hate aside, are you a fan of any players in today's NBA, tbh?:lol..

excellent question? Out of curiosity, is that avi from Amateur Allure or was that your last one?:lol

[spurraider21]

Chris Mannix @ChrisMannixSI

Wizards offer to Trevor Ariza was comparable to Houston's, but tax-free Texas was a factor in his decision, per a source.


PAAAAAAUUUUUU


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvrI3wy_TGk

[timtonymanu]

Insurance policy for Duncan. Thats why most didn't mind him. And I am not just stating this after the fact, but if the choices came down to Marion or Gasol, i would pick Marion as he is actually a guy the Spurs could really use in the playoffs. Maybe that's why the Spurs didn't press for Gasol after Cuban made that offer to the Rockets.

Not stating that guy as a reliable source, but that Tspence dude did confirm that Marion was the first FA the Spurs reached out after Pau made his decision. Just food for thought.

Yeah, I would have been fine if Pau came over. I was just referring to SpurPadre saying that Pau is needed for the Spurs to repeat. They already have a good chance to repeat because of their solid system that no other team can replicate at the moment and a team like Cleveland is still trying to figure out their identity. It is still unknown if Irving is willing to take a 2nd role to LeBron. And yes, Marion is a guy I want to.

[TheGoldStandard]

I've been on the Aminu bandwagon for months now. I'd think he be cheap and his potential, even if only partially realized, could be very valuable. A ,big, athletic and long wing that can check Melo, Durant and Lebron for a spell off the bench would be a great luxury to have. Especially if Leonard gets in foul trouble or even injured. He can also board well and has half decent handles from what I've seen

I didn't catch the SL game, did he put on some weight? I think he was listed at 210 last year. He probably needs to be in the area code of 230 ( Bonner's weight) to be a capable replacement IMO.

The thing I like about Bonner is his ability to defend the post. Most stretch fours can be exploited in certain match-ups. If Daye can do that then he seems like a good replacement.

You were the one who really liked Kyle Anderson out of UCLA, heading up to the draft.Do you think he projects as a SF or even a PF, at this point?

He's not really either he is a point forward who handles the rock well and will be amazing in in a few years but he fits more as a small forward, he won't look good bulked up. In a few years when he matures into his body and his shot develops we will have a great pairing with him and Kawhi.

Daye won't get much bigger but I'm thinking pop has finally adopted the idea that teams will need to match up with us rather than getting exploited by others.

[cd021]

We also don't rely on Tim and Manu like year's past. Most of our core guys are still relatively young anyway. Plus the Spurs have the defenders to stop Love/Irving. LeBron will get his usual stats. You put Green on Irving and Boris/Tiago on Love.

I still don't get what's so special about Pau. It's not like the Spurs were thin up front to begin with. They need a backup 3 and possibly another PG since Patty is out until April. Right now, the Spurs have a good chance of repeating as currently constructed. Every other team in the league is trying to find their identity, the Cavs included, while the Spurs have perfect chemistry and a system that no other team has the pieces to execute.

Tiago may have trouble with Love, Diaw would probably be better. The only problem I could see is if they have Wiggins at the 2 guard. That means Parker is covering him, while Green checks Irving.

Pau would have been the 4th big man. Given how mediocre our other 3 bigs are (Baynes, Ayers and Bonner) he would have been a godsend. He could have easily carved out a 24 minute a night niche and more in rest games for Duncan. He is as skilled in the post and as a passer as Diaw but a better rebounder. Him and Diaw could have been something special as a PF-C tandem.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Yeah, I would have been fine if Pau came over. I was just referring to SpurPadre saying that Pau is needed for the Spurs to repeat. They already have a good chance to repeat because of their solid system that no other team can replicate at the moment and a team like Cleveland is still trying to figure out their identity. It is still unknown if Irving is willing to take a 2nd role to LeBron. And yes, Marion is a guy I want to.

Spurs are contenders w or wo Gasol. Marion is a guy that actually would swing the edge more to the Spurs favor in matching up against OKC.

[spurraider21]

Gasol would just be a cherry on top to what's been a good offseason for Spurfan. him going to Chicago is good news for us too, fwiw

[pgardn]

There is a thing called age and as much as TD and Manu keep defying it, we can't always expect that to be the case. So, we can't just stand pat while contenders like the Cavs, who will be deeper than you're giving them credit for, are looking to buy their way to the top and oh yeah, the fact that we've never repeated. Look I'm loving this high of winning it all again but we can't get too cocky when taking our past title defenses in account. These are legit concerns, man.


Spurs are contenders w or wo Gasol. Marion is a guy that actually would swing the edge more to the Spurs favor in matching up against OKC.

I worry more about the west than a hypothetical Bulls team.
Marion to spell Leonard for some D.

[Sean Cagney]

I know I know. I thought MAYBE, just MAYBE, this one time would be different since Pau is a foreigner and is big on culture, he's apparently friends with Parker, we just won the title, etc...but yeah, like you said, we're fine as is. Again, I'm more annoyed I wasted my time than I am Pau isn't coming here.

I at least hope we use some of our MLE still. Aminu or Marion would be nice.I laughed at reports of Spurs as frontrunners because I have heard that a million times and seen sources and threads etc., but it is always the same song. I never buy into any of it and did not waste one day thinking Gasol would be a Spur! I am glad I didn't. I knew from day one he would not be in SA and laughed it off, and it came true.

[EVAY]

I thought you were gay at first when you mentioned your husband before. I didn't want to be rude and offend new age sensibilities. But being a woman makes a lot more sense, especially the Parker love and excuses. :toast

:lol Only problem with your assessment is regarding my 'love' of Parker. Actually, Parker is too young for me, man. Now, Parker's DAD is one very very handsome dude!

My reactions regarding Parker have much more to do with reacting to people who hate on Parker for doing exactly what Pop wants him to do. I just see Parker as the creation of Pop, with a personality almost like an 'abused child'. That young man will do anything and everything that Pop wants him to do and nothing
that Pop does NOT want him to do. He was made a pg in the image and likeness of Pop. I support him because I feel sorry for him.

Manu is and always has been my favorite spur...but I'm too old to have a crush on any of them.:toast

[HI-FI]

:lol Only problem with your assessment is regarding my 'love' of Parker. Actually, Parker is too young for me, man. Now, Parker's DAD is one very very handsome dude!

My reactions regarding Parker have much more to do with reacting to people who hate on Parker for doing exactly what Pop wants him to do. I just see Parker as the creation of Pop, with a personality almost like an 'abused child'. That young man will do anything and everything that Pop wants him to do and nothing
that Pop does NOT want him to do. He was made a pg in the image and likeness of Pop. I support him because I feel sorry for him.

Manu is and always has been my favorite spur...but I'm too old to have a crush on any of them.:toast
:lol
ok. I guess it makes some sense.

[Ron Swanson]

Time to take this thread out back and put a bullet in it.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Time to take this thread out back and put a bullet in it.

NOT YET! IT'S ONLY A VERBAL AGREEMENT!!!!

[TSpence26]

Mutual interest between Spurs and Shawn Marion.

[mkurts]

Fuck washed up Pau - if Marc were a FA he'd be more the one for the Spurs

[playbonner15]

This is the guy we tryin to sign??

http://media.giphy.com/media/FZjB45L5O1Mas/giphy.gif


SMH :bang

Why he fanning Blake's ass? srs

[SouthernFried]

I don't want Shawn Marion anywhere near the spurs. We have plenty of old veterans on this team already.

As far as Gasol...if he came to the Spurs, he would have been looking at something else besides fame and money. If he doesn't come to the Spurs, well...he's not really Spurs material.

[spursparker9]

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Yeah, I like you TSpence. Even if you're making things up. That was right to his chin.

[TSpence26]

Yeah, I like you TSpence. Even if you're making things up. That was right to his chin.

I am pissing him off so much, lol

[Twisted_Dawg]

I am pissing him off so much, lol

Why did you want Don's wife?

[Obstructed_View]

Sad that this thread has to die.

[spursparker9]

How long is Pau's contract?

Please revive this thread a few years later.

[heyheymymy]

sad when Pau goes full bitch-made Granger and shows he's not spurs material with this decision. must be so embarrassing signing with the bulls, b/c it lets everyone know you're of a weaker caliber.

least diaw has the balls to join a tight ship and work his ass off to develop and fit the scheme. oh well, never really had a lot of respect for Pau or his game to begin with, just thought he was gonna nut up for the foreign legion. Marc on the other hand....

[Obstructed_View]

This is the guy we tryin to sign??

http://media.giphy.com/media/FZjB45L5O1Mas/giphy.gif


SMH :bang

Why he fanning Blake's ass? srs

I think he fell asleep on defense and was dreaming about chasing a rabbit.

[tholdren]

sad when Pau goes full bitch-made Granger and shows he's not spurs material with this decision. must be so embarrassing signing with the bulls, b/c it lets everyone know you're of a weaker caliber.

least diaw has the balls to join a tight ship and work his ass off to develop and fit the scheme. oh well, never really had a lot of respect for Pau or his game to begin with, just thought he was gonna nut up for the foreign legion. Marc on the other hand....

Exactly - you play basketball for winning and love or do you play for money. Pau chose money. No big loss. Still leaves Chicago with terrible defense, and surprisingly a worse rebounder in Pau. They shed a terrible contract and sign what could be a semi-terrible contract. Chicago is still left with a soft player at that position.

[Obstructed_View]

Exactly - you play basketball for winning and love or do you play for money. Pau chose money. No big loss. Still leaves Chicago with terrible defense, and surprisingly a worse rebounder in Pau. They shed a terrible contract and sign what could be a semi-terrible contract. Chicago is still left with a soft player at that position.

Until the information changes, Gasol took less money to play in Chicago, and far less than the Lakers offered him. Either he needed to get out of the western conference, or he just REALLY hated playing with Kobe.

[SanDiegoSpursFan]

Sucks that the Spurs didn't get him, but OKC not getting him is a big enough win right now.

[Daniel Sedin]

Only a verbal commitment.. things can change.. But until then he's from Spain.. huff said

[tmtcsc]

It's good to be a Spurs fan. As for TSpence, kudos for him to trolling this site in the most persistent, entertaining fashion since.... ever. Hell, slamming Don Harris was worth reading this thread alone.

TSpence - If you're reading this, its time to stop. Game over, you had a nice thing going there with a decent guessing-streak but enough is enough. Know when to walk away.

[Old School 44]

Quite simple really, he did want to be on the team that prevents his brother from potentially making the playoffs. Pau wanted to be on the other side of the bracket, just on the very remote chance there's a Memphis/Chicago Finals.

[Godbama]

Quite simple really, he did want to be on the team that prevents his brother from potentially making the playoffs.
Hasn't he been in the position to do that for a great deal of his career? :wakeup

[Daniel Sedin]

Quite simple really, he did want to be on the team that prevents his brother from potentially making the playoffs. Pau wanted to be on the other side of the bracket, just on the very remote chance there's a Memphis/Chicago Finals.

He has always stated he wanted to play with his brother. I guess them signing Randolph to an extension made him realize that is just a pipe dream.. because no way in hell Chicago gets rid of Noah.. no matter what.

[tholdren]

Until the information changes, Gasol took less money to play in Chicago, and far less than the Lakers offered him. Either he needed to get out of the western conference, or he just REALLY hated playing with Kobe.
The Chicago Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/chi/) and Los Angeles Lakers have been working on a sign-and-trade package to bringPau Gasol (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3513/) to the Bulls on a multiyear contract that starts at approximately $10 million a year, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
If a sign-and-trade doesn't come together, the Bulls will sign Gasol to a multiyear deal with a salary starting in the $6.5 million-a-year range, sources said. To clear some salary-cap room, the Bulls will trade center Greg Smith to the Dallas Mavericks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dal/), sources told Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears on Saturday.

So the prick possibly went to the Bulls for 1 million more a year, could be 5, either way, he chose money, he chose $ to go to LA, he's a turd who is on the decline and sucks at defense. Not needed, play Baynes.

[spurraider21]

I still don't see how the bulls can sign him to anything more than the MLE unless boozer is amnestied

[SupremeGuy]

This shit isn't done yet? Fuck.

[Mel_13]

They have to go through the amnesty process with Boozer to create the cap space to sign Pau.

They haven't started that yet. I suppose they're still trying to find someone that wants him, but they'll have to give up soon. I think the deadline to file the amnesty is July 16th.

[Obstructed_View]

The Chicago Bulls (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/chi/) and Los Angeles Lakers have been working on a sign-and-trade package to bringPau Gasol (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/3513/) to the Bulls on a multiyear contract that starts at approximately $10 million a year, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
If a sign-and-trade doesn't come together, the Bulls will sign Gasol to a multiyear deal with a salary starting in the $6.5 million-a-year range, sources said. To clear some salary-cap room, the Bulls will trade center Greg Smith to the Dallas Mavericks (http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/teams/dal/), sources told Yahoo Sports' Marc Spears on Saturday.

So the prick possibly went to the Bulls for 1 million more a year, could be 5, either way, he chose money, he chose $ to go to LA, he's a turd who is on the decline and sucks at defense. Not needed, play Baynes.

Greg Smith gets paid nothing. That's not going to help. Again, until something substantial changes, like Boozer getting amnestied, Gasol's taking a pay cut to go to Chicago.

[Mel_13]

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Much less than he could have gotten from the Lakers, much more than the Spurs could offer.

[Obstructed_View]

488526699957481472

Much less than he could have gotten from the Lakers, much more than the Spurs could offer.
How do they finalize it without amnestying Boozer? Weird.

[spurraider21]

How do they finalize it without amnestying Boozer? Weird.
i guess they're just hammering out an agreement, and not necessarily signing/submitting it to the league

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

How do they finalize it without amnestying Boozer? Weird.

They can finalize it amongst parties, but it has to he approved by the league office to make it official. Amnestying Boozer will have to be submitted first I presume.

[Obstructed_View]

Ah. Thanks, guys.

[Mel_13]

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[Ed Helicopter Jones]

488767649430519808

That's funny right there.

[Dex]

Seeing that 3-YR, $22M number makes me feel better. Spurs just couldn't and weren't going to match that kind of contract right now.

Still would've been fun to see, though. I've wanted Gasol on the Spurs since his Memphis days.

[murpjf88]

488526699957481472

Much less than he could have gotten from the Lakers, much more than the Spurs could offer.

Mel... If the Spurs wanted to, could they have signed Pau to 7M a year before agreeing to terms with Diaw. Then, used bird rights to sign Diaw to 2 years/18M? Maybe the Spurs didn't want to go three years with Gasol.

[DPG21920]

Mel... If the Spurs wanted to, could they have signed Pau to 7M a year before agreeing to terms with Diaw. Then, used bird rights to sign Diaw to 2 years/18M? Maybe the Spurs didn't want to go three years with Gasol.

No, unfortunately the Spurs could not. Because of Boris's cap hold & Mills, in order to have the cap space to sign Pau above MLE level money they would have to renounce Boris Diaw thus losing his Bird Rights. That means Boris could only re-sign for the remaining cap space after Gasol's deal (very little ) or with an exception (very small contract).

[murpjf88]

No, unfortunately the Spurs could not. Because of Boris's cap hold & Mills, in order to have the cap space to sign Pau above MLE level money they would have to renounce Boris Diaw thus losing his Bird Rights. That means Boris could only re-sign for the remaining cap space after Gasol's deal (very little ) or with an exception (very small contract).

That's too bad. Thanks for the explanation.

[cd98]

Gasol is a good played, but we put Boris on Gasol and he pretty much shut him down on defense. That was two years ago when we played LA in the regular season and playoffs. I just think Gasol would be a nice luxury but Boris was a necessity.

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

No, unfortunately the Spurs could not. Because of Boris's cap hold & Mills, in order to have the cap space to sign Pau above MLE level money they would have to renounce Boris Diaw thus losing his Bird Rights. That means Boris could only re-sign for the remaining cap space after Gasol's deal (very little ) or with an exception (very small contract).

Nice clarification.

[Uriel]

Watching Pau Gasol go berserk in the FIBA World Cup makes me disappointed that we couldn't get him. Can you imagine how amazing this offseason would've been if we had signed Gasol and Ray Allen instead of Matt Bonner and Austin Daye? :depressed

[Chinook]

Still glad he went elsewhere. The Spurs would destroy Spain.

[Blizzardwizard]

This thread should be permanently pinned.

92 more pages than the championship winners thread :lol

[testies]

Who the fuck is a Wigan fan?

[spursparker9]

Be glad that Pau is smart enough to shun Scott Brooks but dumb enough to shun Pop too.

Anyway, Cleveland will eliminates Chicago in the playoffs.

[spurraider21]

Be glad that Pau is smart enough to shun Scott Brooks but dumb enough to shun Pop too.

Anyway, Cleveland will eliminates Chicago in the playoffs.
he preferred the Spurs to any other MLE team, but Chicago offered more money as well as a bigger role. I wouldn't call that "shunning" Pop

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

He'll be one of the bigmen who'll start chucking 3s next season. One of many who'll try.

[Chillen]

he preferred the Spurs to any other MLE team, but Chicago offered more money as well as a bigger role. I wouldn't call that "shunning" Pop

I really don't think the Spurs put much effort into acquiring Pau tbh. The Bulls needed a big FA signing and put more effort into signing him. Spurs would have had Pau if they made a move to sign him. I am sure they expressed interest in signing him but Pau is worth more than the MLE, so he signed with the Bulls and probably has an easier path to the Finals with the only obstacle being the Cavs and Roses knees.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I really don't think the Spurs put much effort into acquiring Pau tbh. The Bulls needed a big FA signing and put more effort into signing him. Spurs would have had Pau if they made a move to sign him.

What do you mean more effort? Like sending an escort or something?


I am sure they expressed interest in signing him but Pau is worth more than the MLE, so he signed with the Bulls and probably has an easier path to the Finals with the only obstacle being the Cavs.

Well you just disproved your own point. He took the offer that was bigger than the best offer the Spurs could give him. He was never coming to the Spurs.

[Chillen]

What do you mean more effort? Like sending an escort or something?

LOL. The Bulls met with Pau in LA, not sure if the Spurs did but that's what I mean't.




Well you just disproved your own point. He took the offer that was bigger than the best offer the Spurs could give him. He was never coming to the Spurs.

I think he wanted a bigger role, maybe the Spurs couldn't promise that and on top of it the Bulls offered more money, who knows. Hopefully he isn't the second coming of Boozer and actually plays like a beast for the Bulls.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I'm sure he'll play like a beast for the Bulls.

He has a bigger role there, easier path to the finals and on top of that got better money than the Spurs could offer. It was a no-brainer for him.

[100%duncan]

Who the fuck is a Wigan fan?

:lmao

[elemento]

Yeah, I am still mad he chose the Bulls

He is still a great player even at his age. I don't know if Thibbs will figure out how to use him properly with such a deep front-court rotation, but I am damn sure that Pop would know how to use him. He is the master of it.

[Obstructed_View]

Pau will get plenty of minutes in Chicago. We'll see how he looks by May.

[Blizzardwizard]

Who the fuck is a Wigan fan?

:lol

Me.

[spurraider21]

T-Spence ‏@tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) Don't freak out about these Gasol to Chicago reports please. He's going to San Antonio. Take it to the bank, I am 100 percent confident .
:cry

[FromWayDowntown]

Good bump.

[Uriel]

This thread should be bumped if the Spurs get eliminated from the playoffs, tbh. It effectively marked the day when the Spurs wouldn't win in it all.

[BatManu20]

TSpence.. He had us all fooled tbh. We all thought Gasol in silver & black was a done deal :cry

[Ice009]

This thread should be bumped if the Spurs get eliminated from the playoffs, tbh. It effectively marked the day when the Spurs wouldn't win in it all.

Go watch the Bulls then. Forget about the Spurs.

[Uriel]

Go watch the Bulls then. Forget about the Spurs.
It was just a hypothetical. I was merely making the point that, barring injury, Gasol would've virtually guaranteed the Spurs the championship this year.

[Ice009]

It was just a hypothetical. I was merely making the point that, barring injury, Gasol would've virtually guaranteed the Spurs the championship this year.

Sorry, I took it the wrong way, still, the Spurs have enough to win, comes down to health and how much they want it.

[admiralsnackbar]

I just had to remark for the record: 117 pages?

Holy crap!

You'd think we were discussing prime Hakeem, not a sulking, age-worn, mimeographed version of freshman-at-Wake-Forest-era Tim.

[Obstructed_View]

I just had to remark for the record: 117 pages?

Holy crap!

You'd think we were discussing prime Hakeem, not a sulking, age-worn, mimeographed version of freshman-at-Wake-Forest-era Tim.

This thread was so much fun. We kept it going mainly for the people who bitched about how many pages it was.

[Dex]

Classic thread, tbh. :tu

:lol Chicago :lol

[lefty]

:lol Thibodeau
:lol ends careers
:lol got Gasol because he is already dead. so he's got his work cut out for him

[look_at_g_shred]

:lol Thibodeau
:lol ends careers
:lol got Gasol because he is already dead. so he's got his work cut out for him
:lol paul gasol goes to Chi-town instead of Spurs to get more playing time. :lol be careful what you wish for :lol

[gambit1990]

Pau Gasol and Tim Duncan are the only two players to average at least seven rebounds, two assists and one block per game in each of the last 13 seasons. They're also the only two players in NBA history to average those numbers in each of their first 13 seasons.
-ESPN Stats & Information

[timtonymanu]

It was just a hypothetical. I was merely making the point that, barring injury, Gasol would've virtually guaranteed the Spurs the championship this year.

Bringing back Diaw and Mills is a bigger move than bringing in Pau. I don't get why people still think Pau is as good as he was with the Lakers.:lol. it's the same like how it was with Kirilenko. Sure it would be nice, but it doesn't make the Spurs better than they already are.

[Mel_13]

Bringing back Diaw and Mills is a bigger move than bringing in Pau. I don't get why people still think Pau is as good as he was with the Lakers.:lol. it's the same like how it was with Kirilenko. Sure it would be nice, but it doesn't make the Spurs better than they already are.

It was a completely implausible hypothetical. The only way to get Pau while retaining the championship core was for him to accept the MLE. That wasn't happening unless the MLE was his best offer from a good team. He got a better offer, end of story.

[Shastafarian]

This is what I think of this thread


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTC2YNEppws#t=13s

[admiralsnackbar]

This thread was so much fun. We kept it going mainly for the people who bitched about how many pages it was.

:lol

I often have a gift for stating the obvious.

[SpurPadre]

Not trying to cry over spilled milk, but how would we be looking now had Pau decided to play for us instead of the Bulls?

[Mikeanaro]

Not trying to cry over spilled milk, but how would we be looking now had Pau decided to play for us instead of the Bulls?
Same, Paw is not a game changer he needs hot players or nothing will happen at all.

[SpurPadre]

Same, Paw is not a game changer he needs hot players or nothing will happen at all.

I'm thinking he would've caught the injury bug somehow and/or Pop would be extremely conservative with his minutes.

[spurraider21]

why tspence why

[BillMc]

Spurs made their pitch, Pau declined. Time to move on.