Spurs contact Pau Gasol reportedly

[slick'81]

We still have another hour till the game...


Yeah spurs v kings is at 9

[Obstructed_View]

man, gonna be a lot of sad mofo's if he doesn't sign here now.
I highly doubt that there will be a surprised face in this thread if and when he goes somewhere else for far more money and far more PT.

[SupremeGuy]

I wasn't planning on drinking tonight but some of you bastards are getting me in the mood for it. Hmmmm to go on a quick beer run or not?

[slick'81]

I wasn't planning on drinking tonight but some of you bastards are getting me in the mood for it. Hmmmm to go on a quick beer run or not?

Dont ask get it done

[Obstructed_View]

:lmao :lmao It's not even close

Madsen provided hustle points and entertainment for the Lakers


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1ciMXvSE8U
Didn't he dive on the floor and take someone's knee out who played for the Spurs? Might have been Duncan. Trying to remember.

[Shastafarian]

Kobe would retire immediately after seeing Ayres on the court with him

Why? That's one more player he can LEGITIMATELY say he shouldn't have to pass to.

[slick'81]

Madsen was a dirty mofo

[Ron Swanson]

I wasn't planning on drinking tonight but some of you bastards are getting me in the mood for it. Hmmmm to go on a quick beer run or not?


You could've been back already if you hadn't asked us.

[Dre_7]

I would be thrilled if Pau came to the Spurs, but I am not getting my hopes up nor expecting it. I am, however, very entertained by this thread. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Madsen was a dirty mofo

You remember the knee taking out. Fill in the blanks.

[slick'81]

You remember the knee taking out. Fill in the blanks.

not really just remember his white ass fouling the shit outta us .he was a goon of sorts lol

[acl14320]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

[BatManu20]

He's not an official source at all. He's a fan. He's saying 100% it's a done deal that Pau is coming to the Spurs, but that means nothing.

[Obstructed_View]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

Okay, that's good enough for me. I'm gonna go eat dinner. Have a good night, folks. :toast

[Obstructed_View]

I was saving this for the announcement on the off-chance that Gasol signed with the Spurs...

http://wac.9ebf.edgecastcdn.net/809EBF/ec-origin.nyc.barstoolsports.com/wp-content/gallery/nyc/michelle-beadle/iny9lvk.gif

[IceColdBrewski]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

Well damn. If tspence26 says it's true, it must be. Championship!

[Spur|n|Austin]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

Yeah he writes for The Thrifty Nickel.

[cd021]

It's a snack pack and the expiration date is faded so it's questionable

:lmao that GM could still catch some heat for that deal.

[Ron Swanson]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

My sources say that guy doesn't know shit.

[RD2191]

He's a Laker fan, probably just trolling Spur fan, tbh.

[RD2191]

tspence26>Ric Bucher

[Robz4000]

My sources tell me that Obstructed_View will be having chicken and fried rice for dinner; broccoli will be included with the meal as well. No word on what he will drink yet.

[mando6599]

I was saving this for the announcement on the off-chance that Gasol signed with the Spurs...

http://wac.9ebf.edgecastcdn.net/809EBF/ec-origin.nyc.barstoolsports.com/wp-content/gallery/nyc/michelle-beadle/iny9lvk.gif
Who is that chick?

[Dre_7]

:lmao

[Obstructed_View]

My sources tell me that Obstructed_View will be having chicken and fried rice for dinner; broccoli will be included with the meal as well. No word on what he will drink yet.

Okay, this is fucking creepy, but guess what my wife just told me she's making for dinner...

I shit you not at all.

[Obstructed_View]

Who is that chick?

The ever-delicious Beadle.

[myhc]

what. the. fuck. I can't believe there's actually a legit shot we get Pau. This is almost too unfair :lol

[BatManu20]

Who is that chick?

Michelle Beadle...

[EP Money Man]

Who is that chick?

Is that Michelle Beadle?

[murpjf88]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

He certainly hates Chris Broussard.

[Salty]

Okay, this is fucking creepy, but guess what my wife just told me she's making for dinner...

I shit you not at all.

Robz' source is your wife??

[TheGoldStandard]

Who is that chick?

Its Michelle Beadle.. Hottness

[Ron Swanson]

Who is that chick?

My next ex-wife.

[UZER]

The ever-delicious Beadle.

More like Beadle-juice

[Robz4000]

Okay, this is fucking creepy, but guess what my wife just told me she's making for dinner...

I shit you not at all.

:lol

[Obstructed_View]

Robz' source is your wife??

Technically, he typed and posted that about a minute before my wife told me, so I think the source is in my freezer somewhere.

[ironman2886]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Michelle-Beadle-Eating-A-Hot-Dog1.gif

[Obstructed_View]

More like Beadle-juice

um...whut?

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

If you're looking for reasons to believe that Gasol is signing w/ SA (and I am), here are the words of some credible reporters making the case for the PROBABILITY (not certainty):

ESPN.com Senior Writer, Ramona Shelburne: "Regarding Pau: top two now Chi/Spurs...if Bulls can't do sign and trade with Lakers, likely he goes to to Spurs.

Jeff McDonald: "Far as I can tell: Sign and trade involving Gasol with Bills impossible after Lakers' roster moves today.

THEN ... right after the Lakers make those moves today, Pau Gasol tweets "I'm very close to deciding. Thank you all for your interest and support!" (Timing of that tweet perhaps an indicator that the Laker's moves made his decision clearer?)

So for those, like me, looking to get your hopes up ... there ya go.

[RD2191]

More like Beadle-juice
Glad you chose to come out on ST.

[Salty]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Michelle-Beadle-Eating-A-Hot-Dog1.gif

Gentlemen, the goods.

[mando6599]

Is that Michelle Beadle?

Weird, she has exact same birthday/year as me, whoa, definitely think PAU is signing with SASPURS now!

[SupremeGuy]

Who is that chick?Michelle Beadle.

[slick'81]

Damn she got a big mouth lol

[noles1983]

Check your window for Robz creepin :lol


Okay, this is fucking creepy, but guess what my wife just told me she's making for dinner...

I shit you not at all.

http://static.tumblr.com/udqmwzk/h6vlocrhi/window.png

[TheGoldStandard]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Michelle-Beadle-Eating-A-Hot-Dog1.gif

Thank you America

[Mr. Body]

It's actually looking good. I'll be in disbelief if it happens.

[myhc]

He's not an official source at all. He's a fan. He's saying 100% it's a done deal that Pau is coming to the Spurs, but that means nothing.

I know it's not official to it's....well officially announced. But this dude called Lebron going to the Cavs YESTERDAY. :wow

He's saying Pau to the Spurs will be announced tomorrow. If he's right, tspence26 >>>>>>>everyone else.

[Obstructed_View]

http://cjzero.com/gifs/ManuExcitedBeadleToo.gif

. ^^^^^

[Robz4000]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.

[Obstructed_View]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.

Tim Duncan's girlfriend has her moments.

[Robz4000]

Check your window for Robz creepin :lol



http://static.tumblr.com/udqmwzk/h6vlocrhi/window.png

...How did you get that picture?

[BatManu20]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.

Best thing about Beadle is not only is she hot, but she's got the best personality of any female sports personality. Total package imo.

[noles1983]

most of our reactions if we land Gasol

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wutt.gif

[Kermit]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.

That's not saying a lot.

[Robz4000]

Tim Duncan's girlfriend has her moments.

True (same with Bonner's wife iirc), but there's something about Beadle...

[noles1983]

...How did you get that picture?

lol i was creepin from the other window and took of picture of you creepin

[TheGoldStandard]

True (same with Bonner's wife iirc), but there's something about Beadle...

She's anything but fake... natural hotness

[Obstructed_View]

Best thing about Beadle is not only is use hot, but she's got the best personality of any female sports personality. Total package imo.

Yep, she's like Cari Champion with a sense of humor and an interesting point of view.

[TheGoldStandard]

True (same with Bonner's wife iirc), but there's something about Beadle...

Bonner's wife is a germ-a-phobe though

[PublicOption]

Rockets can offer more $$. So can Dallas.

[Dre_7]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.



Tim Duncan's girlfriend has her moments.

:tu :tu

[Kindergarten Cop]

Michelle Beadle may just be the hottest Spurs fan in existence.

She made the Top 10 of this list (barely).

http://www.totalprosports.com/2014/05/21/12-ridiculously-hot-san-antonio-spurs-fans/#1

I think #5 is pretty funny.

[Obstructed_View]

Rockets can offer more $$. So can Dallas.

One wonders if he has a verbal commitment in his back pocket while he goes and shops the other Texas teams.

[spurraider21]

i doubt rockets will blow their wallets on Gasol when they have the Parsons issue to deal with :lol

Dallas probably stands a better shot, but not while the Parsons offer sheet stands. If Gasol said his decision is coming soon, it probably means those two aren't players

[mando6599]

http://cjzero.com/gifs/ManuExcitedBeadleToo.gif

. ^^^^^

Spoelstra in the back walking like an Egyptian!

[Drachen]

any team offering 11 mil for Pau is probably in a bad state

Only thing good in Georgia is the peach bread

[Dex]

Spoelstra in the back walking like an Egyptian!

:lol

[Obstructed_View]

She made the Top 10 of this list (barely).

http://www.totalprosports.com/2014/05/21/12-ridiculously-hot-san-antonio-spurs-fans/#1

I think #5 is pretty funny.
Being from San Antonio doesn't automatically a Spurs fan make, and Beadle has all but like two of the women above her on that list beat. If River Tam is a Spurs fan, I'll put her number one.

[superbigtime]

This might be the best offseason ever. Come to SA Pau!

[Obstructed_View]

i doubt rockets will blow their wallets on Gasol when they have the Parsons issue to deal with :lol

Dallas probably stands a better shot, but not while the Parsons offer sheet stands. If Gasol said his decision is coming soon, it probably means those two aren't players
Excellent point. How fucking cool would it be if they missed out on him because that offer sheet was sitting out there?

[heyheymymy]

I wasn't planning on drinking tonight but some of you bastards are getting me in the mood for it. Hmmmm to go on a quick beer run or not?


get it done like PATFO

[Obstructed_View]

This might be the best offseason ever. Come to SA Pau!

Agreed. I'm starting to think it already is. Adding a big piece and trashing a handful of other teams would be ice cream on the cake.

[SpursFan86]

487766033726316544

Looking more and more like the Spurs tbh. If Chicago was close, I think we'd have heard more by now. Not hearing much from the Spurs' side makes it seem even more likely.

Anyways, I'm done checking in here for the night. I don't think we're getting a decision until tomorrow. My focus is on the SL game now...cheers.

[spursfan4ever]

i doubt rockets will blow their wallets on Gasol when they have the Parsons issue to deal with :lol

Dallas probably stands a better shot, but not while the Parsons offer sheet stands. If Gasol said his decision is coming soon, it probably means those two aren't players

No way Gasol goes to douston to play with Howard again. We all know how that story ended. Not happening.

[TheGoldStandard]

487766033726316544

Looking more and more like the Spurs tbh. If Chicago was close, I think we'd have heard more by now. Not hearing much from the Spurs' side makes it seem even more likely.

Anyways, I'm done checking in here for the night. I don't think we're getting a decision until tomorrow. My focus is on the SL game now...cheers.

Lol, that tells me they are super close and probably will be done by tomorrow

[Obstructed_View]

SL time. Night, folks.

[ironman2886]

Spurs front office with the best Poker faces in league.

[TheGoldStandard]

Spurs front office with the best Poker faces in league.

Yup, Pop is sipping on a nice Port and smoking a cigar waiting for a phone call from Pau.

[spursparker9]

Spurs front office with the best Poker faces in league.

:lol that's true

[007nites]

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/eye-on-basketball/24616572/report-pau-gasol-turned-down-2-year-20-million-plus-lakers-deal

Gasol turns down Lakers 20 mil for 2 years deal

[spursparker9]

487772999706112001

[DapDaGenius]

http://www.totalprosports.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Michelle-Beadle-Eating-A-Hot-Dog1.gif

That girl loves her hot dogs.

Skip to 1:14


http://youtu.be/l3fY77fNte0?t=1m14s

[ironman2886]

:lol at Dolph Lundgren. Could of had a ring. #2013 free agency.

http://2015people.com/images1/andrei-kirilenko-9.jpg

[xmas1997]

:lol at Dolph Lundgren. Could of had a ring. #2013 free agency.

http://2015people.com/images1/andrei-kirilenko-9.jpg

He wanted money, ......... and for his family in Russia not to be killed. :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

It'd be nice if they announce his deal with the Spurs during the Summer League game. Or if he was in the building. lol

[ironman2886]

He wanted money, ......... and for his family in Russia not to be killed. :lol
:lmao

[spurraider21]

It'd be nice if they announce his deal with the Spurs during the Summer League game. Or if he was in the building. lol
:lol


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wf-vMb2zWdI

[Darkwaters]

This thread has....exploded

[LarryDavid]

This guy on twitter with the handle tspence26 is reporting Gasol to Spurs is done deal and announcement will come tmrw night. Has anyone heard of this guy?

Woj or GTFO

[Spur|n|Austin]

The ever-delicious Beadle.

Loved seeing her intense as hell during game 7 nearly Courtside.

[spurraider21]

tspence26 or Woj or GTFO
:tu

[Darkwaters]

Woj or GTFO

:worthy: Woj

[spursparker9]

487776109602562048

[spurraider21]

487776109602562048
this on its own is terrific news. Pau to the spurs would just be the cherry on top to a marvelous offseason

[Ron Swanson]

487776109602562048

I'd love to have Pau here, but this is also good news if he doesn't end up in SA.

[florige]

Now I'm hearing it's just between Spurs and Bulls. ***fingers crossed***

[cd021]

So my understanding is that we would use the MLE ( up to 4 years $22 million, or 3yrs $16 million) or S&T with L.A.

From what I understand. Bonner would need to sign a inflated deal (with next seasons salary $4 million) with the following years team options or a partial guarantees. I think S&Ts have to be 3 years or more ,but can be non guaranteed after the first year. The Spurs attach Ayers and maybe a pick (unprotected 2nd rounder). The Spurs could give Gasol a 3 yrs, $25 million deal.

That would be $8.7 in outgoing salary for the Spurs and clear up and additional roster spot.

[spurraider21]

So my understanding is that we would use the MLE ( up to 4 years $22 million, or 3yrs $16 million) or S&T with L.A.

From what I understand. Bonner would need to sign a inflated deal (with next seasons salary $4 million) with the following years team options or a partial guarantees. I think S&Ts have to be 3 years or more ,but can be non guaranteed after the first year. The Spurs attach Ayers and maybe a pick (unprotected 2nd rounder). The Spurs could give Gasol a 3 yrs, $25 million deal.

That would be $8.7 in outgoing salary for the Spurs and clear up and additional roster spot.
the lakers can't really execute any sign and trades for any salary of note when it comes to Pau. they're too close to the cap as it is. a third party would have to take on Nash just to facilitate a deal. it's basically MLE or bust for us. the bulls can offer more if they amnesty boozer

[moisaenz]

So my understanding is that we would use the MLE ( up to 4 years $22 million, or 3yrs $16 million) or S&T with L.A.

From what I understand. Bonner would need to sign a inflated deal (with next seasons salary $4 million) with the following years team options or a partial guarantees. I think S&Ts have to be 3 years or more ,but can be non guaranteed after the first year. The Spurs attach Ayers and maybe a pick (unprotected 2nd rounder). The Spurs could give Gasol a 3 yrs, $25 million deal.

That would be $8.7 in outgoing salary for the Spurs and clear up and additional roster spot.

good idea send it to rc...
Let's ask sheridan ??

[TheGoldStandard]

the lakers can't really execute any sign and trades for any salary of note when it comes to Pau. they're too close to the cap as it is. a third party would have to take on Nash just to facilitate a deal

They painted themeselves into a corner by signing all those deals today

[spurraider21]

They painted themeselves into a corner by signing all those deals today
their signings were moronic... picking up Lin's deal for a first was solid though. Hill/Young were deals they shouldn't have gone for

[TheGoldStandard]

their signings were moronic... picking up Lin's deal for a first was solid though. Hill/Young were deals they shouldn't have gone for

Lin was legit since they have a shitty chance of getting a pick next year but yeah Hill/Young for the amounts and so soon? Shitty deals

[BanditHiro]

lol Pau Gasol meets with Scott Brooks and immediately they are removed from the Pau Gasol sweepstakes. Scott Brooks the gift that keeps on giving lol

[TheGoldStandard]

lol Pau Gasol meets with Scott Brooks and immediately they are removed from the Pau Gasol sweepstakes. Scott Brooks the gift that keeps on giving lol

Pau asked him about cultural diversity and Brooks thought that was a restaurant.. "Yeah, we can get you reservations"

[AFBlue]

$9M for Hill basically assured no S&T return for Pau. :lol Lakers

[AFBlue]

Pau asked him about cultural diversity and Brooks thought that was a restaurant.. "Yeah, we can get you reservations"

I believe diversity is an old wooden ship from the Civil War.

-Ron Burgundy

[slick'81]

$9M for Hill basically assured no S&T return for Pau. :lol Lakers

yeah especially for a guy they didn't think could start and play brig minutes last season

[Spur|n|Austin]

True (same with Bonner's wife iirc), but there's something about Beadle...

Yeah Rockets wife is def a lil fire cracker.

[ironman2886]

Can you imagine Pau house shopping in OKC, and walks down to his basement..
http://wosu.org/2012/news/files/meth_lab-592x388.jpg

[Mr. Body]

I'm great with the choices. I'd enjoy watching Gasol on the Bulls and the East needs good teams. He doesn't go to OKC. And he may still come to us.

[cd021]

the lakers can't really execute any sign and trades for any salary of note when it comes to Pau. they're too close to the cap as it is. a third party would have to take on Nash just to facilitate a deal. it's basically MLE or bust for us. the bulls can offer more if they amnesty boozer

the Stretch Provision allows them to waive his $9.7 million salary and break it up over 3 seasons ($3.23 per season) at the moment (not sure about their cap holds but thats fairly easy to maneuver ) but they have $43.3 million including Lin, if they use the provision it would be about $39.7 million if my understanding about the provision is correct. Also Randle isn't included because he hasn't signed his contract (should be $3.0 million). That would be $48.5 million for Kobe, Lin, Nashs (waived), Randle, Bonner, Ayers, and Sacre.

EDIT: I didn't hear about them resigning Hill & Swaggy ( i'm assuming that they' will make $14.3 million next season) that would put the Lakers up to $62.8 million for 8 players. So theoretically it could be done.

[TheGoldStandard]

Can you imagine Pau house shopping in OKC, and walks down to his basement..
http://wosu.org/2012/news/files/meth_lab-592x388.jpg

Realtor: "Surprise, it's a reacreation of Breaking Bad"..

[Darkwaters]

If he goes East I'm fine. Coming to the Spurs would just make it that much better. I've always liked Pau as a player and person. He'd be a good fit on this team.

[ironman2886]

Realtor: "Surprise, it's a reacreation of Breaking Bad"..
:lmao :lmao

[Chinook]

the Stretch Provision allows them to waive his $9.7 million salary and break it up over 3 seasons ($3.23 per season) at the moment (not sure about their cap holds but thats fairly easy to maneuver ) but they have $43.3 million including Lin, if they use the provision it would be about $39.7 million if my understanding about the provision is correct. Also Randle isn't included because he hasn't signed his contract (should be $3.0 million). That would be $48.5 million for Kobe, Lin, Nashs (waived), Randle, Bonner, Ayers, and Sacre.

Randle still has his cap hold due to being a first-rounder.

[spurraider21]

the Stretch Provision allows them to waive his $9.7 million salary and break it up over 3 seasons ($3.23 per season) at the moment (not sure about their cap holds but thats fairly easy to maneuver ) but they have $43.3 million including Lin, if they use the provision it would be about $39.7 million if my understanding about the provision is correct. Also Randle isn't included because he hasn't signed his contract (should be $3.0 million). That would be $48.5 million for Kobe, Lin, Nashs (waived), Randle, Bonner, Ayers, and Sacre.
Kobe 24.5
Lin 8.3
Hill 9
Young 5.3
Randle ~2

before you even count Nash they're at about 50 tbh

[cd021]

Randle still has his cap hold due to being a first-rounder.

Would the S&T scenario be a possibility though or would the Spurs just have the MLE for him? S&Ting Bonner on a 3 year deal starting at $4 million ( with an team option for the second and partially guaranteed for the 3rd ,maybe) and Ayers.

[Uriel]

To the people saying that a sign-and-trade for the Bulls with the Lakers is no longer possible: If that's the case, why hasn't Gasol committed to the Spurs yet? What's the hold-up?

[TheGoldStandard]

To the people saying that a sign-and-trade for the Bulls with the Lakers is no longer possible: If that's the case, why hasn't Gasol committed to the Spurs yet? What's the hold-up?

It's 7 in cali right now, he's in for the night. He'll announce it tomorrow

[Splits]

My sources tell me that Obstructed_View (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=1366) will be having chicken and fried rice for dinner; broccoli will be included with the meal as well. No word on what he will drink yet.

:lol I ordered chicken fried rice for dinner tonight, just finished. Drinking a chianti....

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

most of our reactions if we land Gasol

http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/wutt.gif

More like the rest of the league.

[lefty]

:lol Bayless

If I'm Pau Gasol, I sign w/ Spurs. He loves to play basketball the right way, and THEY DO. Thunder would drive him nuts.

[cd021]

Kobe 24.5
Lin 8.3
Hill 9
Young 5.3
Randle ~2

before you even count Nash they're at about 50 tbh

I was away from the computer for most of the day. I just saw Swaggy and Hills contracts (guesstimating $14.3 salary combined for them next season) plus Randles Cap Hold (Chinook with the correction) thats $5.7 until the sign him.

that's $65.4 for 8 players, $62.7 with the Randle rookie scale deal (just under the cap). They could fill out the rest with scrubs and get back after it next season.

If they take Boozer and ,say, Tony Snell back for Gasol that's $18.2 in incoming salary. Gasol would to get his initial asking price ($10-12 million) but L.A would be at $75 million for 8 players.

doesn't make a ton of sense to take back Boozer straight up without a young prospect or a 1st rounder. They'd differentially be farther over the cap with the Boozer deal and the additional asset wouldn't be worth it for a team that is likely to stink either way.

[spursparker9]

487781925264707584

[jag]

:lol funny as that sounds its probably a factor

His family lives in Memphis...Memphis.

The only city in the Southeast more black than Atlanta.

[jag]

I live in Atl and no way Gasol comes here if he is looking for Cultural. One of the most uncultural cities in America, unless you like Indian (Asia) cultural.

I live in Chattanooga. I'm sorry for your unfortunate situation.

[slick'81]

No one has said pau to sa is done plenty of shit can happen between now and his decision

[spursparker9]

487787886335361024

[cd021]

To the people saying that a sign-and-trade for the Bulls with the Lakers is no longer possible: If that's the case, why hasn't Gasol committed to the Spurs yet? What's the hold-up?

Did the math (semi accurate estimation) . If they take back Boozer and Tony Snell or a 1st round pick in his place, they'd be at for 8 players at 73.7 (76.4 until Randle officially signs) or without Snell, 7 players for $75.1 ($77.8 until Randle officially signs)

if they do the Spurs deal it would be $62.7 million for the Lakers for 8 players.

[Cloud786]

487787886335361024

[BatManu20]

487787886335361024

[Splits]

wrong thread

[SpursFan86]

More good news. Basically sounds like it's going to come down to our MLE vs. theirs...in which case I don't see Pau picking Chicago.

[slick'81]

Yeah woj basically saying chi still in play but s&t are less likely

[~Sweetmelody~]

I keep telling myself this won't happen but since I keep reading about it, a part of me can't help but get excited.

[cd021]

How would Houston even have the cash unless they don't match Parson? They'd have something like $5.7 million if they do match and that's to 9 players. They could offer him that and use the room exception (i think) and fill out the other spots with vet. mins. though

[007nites]

How would Houston even have the cash unless they don't match Parson? They'd have something like $5.7 million if they do match and that's to 9 players. They could offer him that and use the room exception (i think) and fill out the other spots with vet. mins. though

Why would Gasol want to play beside Dwert anyway?

[Splits]

How would Houston even have the cash unless they don't match Parson? They'd have something like $5.7 million if they do match and that's to 9 players. They could offer him that and use the room exception (i think) and fill out the other spots with vet. mins. though

Parsons' cap hold is only like $6m and they have until Sunday to match. They can sign Gasol with any available room first, and match his deal to go over the cap.

[Mel_13]

Did the math (semi accurate estimation) . If they take back Boozer and Tony Snell or a 1st round pick in his place, they'd be at for 8 players at 73.7 (76.4 until Randle officially signs) or without Snell, 7 players for $75.1 ($77.8 until Randle officially signs)

if they do the Spurs deal it would be $62.7 million for the Lakers for 8 players.

The Lakers don't have the cap space to sign Gasol. Can't do an S&T if you can't sign the player first. (Lakers renounced Gasol's Bird Rights in order to complete the Lin trade)

[cd021]

More good news. Basically sounds like it's going to come down to our MLE vs. theirs...in which case I don't see Pau picking Chicago.

If I were the Bulls, Gasol is a luxury but the need is scoring on the perimeter. Ariza could give them that and some defense. A Rose-Butler-Ariza-Gibson-Noah is a strong lineup if everything works out health wise.

[cd021]

The Lakers don't have the cap space to sign Gasol. Can't do an S&T if you can't sign the player first. (Lakers renounced Gasol's Bird Rights in order to complete the Lin trade)

Wasn't aware of that. Then that should bode well for the Spurs, i would think.

[FromWayDowntown]

Woj on Fox just said it's down to Bulls or Thunder. Thought maybe he misspoke, but it's Woj and he said OKC after mentioning their trade exception (which they said earlier they wouldn't use).

Very muddled.

[007nites]

Woj on Fox just said it's down to Bulls or Thunder. Thought maybe he misspoke, but it's Woj and he said OKC after mentioning their trade exception (which they said earlier they wouldn't use).

Very muddled.

Thunder??

[Splits]

The Lakers don't have the cap space to sign Gasol. Can't do an S&T if you can't sign the player first. (Lakers renounced Gasol's Bird Rights in order to complete the Lin trade)

Actually they can still pull off an S&T after renouncing his rights but would have to find a 3rd team to take on Nash's salary, which would also require giving up other assets, in order to absorb Boozer's. So it is very unlikely.

[BatManu20]

Who is this guy's source? :lol

487788998417334272

[SpursFan86]

Woj on Fox just said it's down to Bulls or Thunder. Thought maybe he misspoke, but it's Woj and he said OKC after mentioning their trade exception (which they said earlier they wouldn't use).

Very muddled.

Hmm...that doesn't make sense. Everything we've been hearing points to OKC being out of the race and the Spurs being favorites along with Chicago. Stein and Shelburne, along with a reputable Spanish website all reported the same thing (us and Chicago).

[Splits]

Who is this guy's source? :lol

487788998417334272

Probably as reliable as HarlemHeat37's source.

[siraulo23]

well im fine with pau going to the bulls, please no thunder :lol

[007nites]

Hmm...that doesn't make sense. Everything we've been hearing points to OKC being out of the race and the Spurs being favorites along with Chicago. Stein and Shelburne, along with a reputable Spanish website all reported the same thing (us and Chicago).

WOJ is full of shit on this one

[Splits]

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[benefactor]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

[007nites]

http://newsok.com/oklahoma-city-thunder-okc-reportedly-misses-out-on-free-agent-target-pau-gasol/article/4988089

[spursparker9]

Woj on Fox just said it's down to Bulls or Thunder. Thought maybe he misspoke, but it's Woj and he said OKC after mentioning their trade exception (which they said earlier they wouldn't use).

Very muddled.

WTF Woj...he gonna undo his career?

[spursparker9]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

check for fake account first.

[timtonymanu]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

:wow

[siraulo23]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

yeah nice photoshop

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

Fuck this!

[FvckMavs]

Fake

[SpursFan86]

It's fake y'all...calm down lol

[007nites]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

Fake

[siraulo23]

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!

:lol

[benefactor]

Just breaking the tension.:lol

[siraulo23]

:wow

:lol

[Kindergarten Cop]

:lol
http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

:lol

[007nites]

Fuck this!

lol

[RD2191]

:lol
:lmao

[spursparker9]

Fuck this!

:lol chill bro

[BatManu20]

If you couldn't tell that tweet was fake just by looking at it then you're new here :lol

[Ron Swanson]

Just breaking the tension.:lol

:lol

I won't lie. I checked my Twitter timeline for that.

[slick'81]

Okc or bust for gasol :lol

[benefactor]

If you couldn't tell that tweet was fake just by looking at it then you're new here :lol
They are wound so tight I knew I'd get at least a couple of them.:lol

[spursparker9]

Its like Gary Neal falling for a Wade's pump fake. :lol

[007nites]

Its like Gary Neal falling for a Wade's pump fake. :lol

:lol

[timtonymanu]

They are wound so tight I knew I'd get at least a couple of them.:lol

It was unfortunate that Splits' tweet was right above yours. The font size gave it away. :lol

[DPG21920]

:lol

I won't lie. I checked my Twitter timeline for that.

Times dos

[Dre_7]

Its like Gary Neal falling for a Wade's pump fake. :lol

:lmao

[benefactor]

It was unfortunate that Splits' tweet was right above yours. The font size gave it away. :lol
I know. Should have waited just a few minutes longer.

[SpurPadre]

WOJ is full of shit on this one


Its like Gary Neal falling for a Wade's pump fake. :lol

More like Neal letting a shoeless player make a three over him.

[NASpurs]

http://s3.amazonaws.com/lemmetweet/tweet/imgs/CmGhMjhJauSgIZzaXsLltRxH.jpg20140712-2-p8w16?1405133757

Sneaky :lol I was wondering why my phone didn't notify me of that tweet.

Lots of tight buttholes here unclenched for a second. :lol

[T Park]

Just breaking the tension.:lol

:rolleyes

[Blizzardwizard]

My spidey senses tell me that Gasol will probably sign with the Bulls.....It just seems to be all a little too easy right now..

[jag]

Who is this guy's source? :lol

487788998417334272

I love random clowns who make claims like this and then disappear when it doesn't happen...or claim they knew all along if it does happen.

[Robz4000]

So are the Thunder actually back as frontrunners or did Woj make a mistake?

[siraulo23]

Sneaky :lol I was wondering why my phone didn't notify me of that tweet.

Lots of tight buttholes here unclenched for a second. :lol

:lmao

[007nites]

My spidey senses tell me that Gasol will probably sign with the Bulls.....It just seems to be all a little too easy right now..

Only if the Bulls acquire Melo

[SpurPadre]

Pau, just make your fucking decision already. The Spurs are the ones with 5 titles, not you.

[SpursFan86]

So are the Thunder actually back as frontrunners or did Woj make a mistake?

I have to imagine it's the latter. If OKC were indeed frontrunners, we'd have seen other people comment on it. Woj would've tweeted it, or others would've reported what Woj said on TV. Seems like it was just a mistake...although it is strange that he even brought up their TPE.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

So are the Thunder actually back as frontrunners or did Woj make a mistake?

Woj made a mistake. Their trade exception expired already. Probably forgot to update his notes.

[murpjf88]

I love random clowns who make claims like this and then disappear when it doesn't happen...or claim they knew all along if it does happen.

he hasn't been wrong yet so, I'm inclined to give this clown the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.

[BatManu20]

he hasn't been wrong yet so, I'm inclined to give this clown the benefit of the doubt until proven otherwise.

What has he predicted other than Lebron to CLE?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

Tony Parker on Gasol:


“I’d love to play with Pau and I’ve told him. Everyone would like to play with him, he is one of the best,” said Parker. “If he doesn’t choose us, we’d continue being friends and go to eat dinner with a good wine like usually do. I can’t comment on anything more that we talked about.”

Interesting...

[007nites]

Tony Parker on Gasol:



Interesting...

That's it! It's a done deal!.....

[TVI]

487766033726316544

[Two10Whitey]

Retweeted by T-Spence (https://twitter.com/tspence26) https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/487790654693462016/asPlJnh6_normal.jpeg Robby Ruiz @Utsarobby21 (https://twitter.com/Utsarobby21) · 4m (https://twitter.com/Utsarobby21/status/487797321514504193)
@tspence26 (https://twitter.com/tspence26) I will give a huge shoutout to you, if you are right! Let's see if you are better than wojo! Broussard is a joke.....

[murpjf88]

What has he predicted other than Lebron to CLE?

He's been breaking news all day. I don't know his sources, but they're a hell of a lot better than Broussard's and Stein's.

[SpurPadre]

487766033726316544

Well, that doesn't sound good at all on that front.

[jag]

lol T-Spence. Quit posting that homos tweets

[SpursFan86]

Well, that doesn't sound good at all on that front.

Why? The Spurs are always real quiet about their business. How many times have you heard practically nothing about the Spurs and someone, and then out of nowhere they're finalizing a deal?

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

that guy T-spence is fucking confident with what he is saying..

[lefty]

CIA Spurs

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Sensing Bulls increasingly focused on trying to complete acquisition of Pau Gasol ... since pulling off their Melo dream is proving so hard

[BatManu20]

487799666621550592

[jag]

I'm sure some dude who works at Applebee's has an inside track on where Pau is going.

[SpursFan86]

Fuck off Bulls.

[NASpurs]

I would rather him to go the Bulls than anyone else in the West if that's the case.

[DPG21920]

I love random clowns who make claims like this and then disappear when it doesn't happen...or claim they knew all along if it does happen.

Sheridan?

[FireMicoHalili]

Wow people are overthinking this

[Two10Whitey]

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 .

[SpurPadre]

Why? The Spurs are always real quiet about their business. How many times have you heard practically nothing about the Spurs and someone, and then out of nowhere they're finalizing a deal?

That's another reason why this doesn't look like we're getting Gasol. The fact we even acknowledged interest in him. Real CIA Pop would barely acknowledge Pau even exists.

[DesignatedT]

So are the bulls more of a threat for Gasol with or without Melo.

[MANUNG-Ginobili]

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 .

wtf this guy! is he connected with Pau?

[TheDarkSide.]

Bulls about to crush a lot of folks hopes, was this longer than the ak47 thread??

[Two10Whitey]

wtf this guy! is he connected with Pau?

No idea but apparently his predictions have been right all day.

[DPG21920]

So are the bulls more of a threat for Gasol with or without Melo.

Short answer: without.

Longer answer: shouldn't really matter in the real world. Most likely outcome of CHI getting Gasol is with MLE money; same as Spurs. There are other options where they can offer more but they are unlikely.

[exstatic]

Woj on Fox just said it's down to Bulls or Thunder. Thought maybe he misspoke, but it's Woj and he said OKC after mentioning their trade exception (which they said earlier they wouldn't use).

Very muddled.

OKC wouldn't DARE go over the tax that way after shipping out Harden in order not to.

[jag]

Sheridan?

At least Sheridan has real contacts. He knows people around the league and has worked as a legitimate reporter. The quality of his work is questionable, but he's not some random dude who comes from nowhere and claims to have sources on bigtime FA moves. Can't help but laugh at people who put any weight into tweets from some dude who works at T-Mobile.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

At least Sheridan has real contacts. He knows people around the league and has worked as a legitimate reporter. The quality of his work is questionable, but he's not some random dude who comes from nowhere and claims to have sources on bigtime FA moves. Can't help but laugh at people who put any weight into tweets from some dude who works at T-Mobile.

Maybe he is a hacker and he has been hacking these guy phones. All his predictions today have been right. These hackers nowadays have some advance shot they use.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

No idea but apparently his predictions have been right all day.

I want to believe...

[Kent_in_Atlanta]

I can let you know with 100% certainty the Pau Gasol IS signing with the Spurs. There is no doubt whatsoever. I have a very reliable source (@tspence26).

[siraulo23]

Bulls about to crush a lot of folks hopes, was this longer than the ak47 thread??

im pretty sure most fans would be happy as long as pau moves to the east and not sign with okc etc..., if the spurs can net him, well that would be insane

[spurraider21]

:lmao tspence is DAT dude

[jag]

Maybe he is a hacker and he has been hacking these guy phones. All his predictions today have been right. These hackers nowadays have some advance shot they use.

Are you being sarcastic? I just said T-Mobile as a joke. What predictions has he made today?

[Ron Swanson]

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 .

Thanks for the update, Henry Swanson.

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lmao tspence is DAT dude

HarlemHeat?

[spursparker9]

who is tspence?

[siraulo23]

who is tspence?

some random dude on twitter

[Splits]

:lmao tspence is DAT dude

He has 700 tweets and 291 followers!

http://i.imgur.com/vwMin.gif

[RD2191]

tspence is my new go to source for NBA news.

[Two10Whitey]

Yeah if this dude is correct I might just start a twitter and follow him tbh.:lol

[exstatic]

Are you being sarcastic? I just said T-Mobile as a joke. What predictions has he made today?
You're dissing him out of hand without knowing what he's called today?

[Ron Swanson]

tspence is Adam Silver

[Malik Hairston]

Spence is a corny-ass last name, tbh..I bet he's ugly and has freckles..

[Two10Whitey]

Thanks for the update, Henry Swanson.

:lol

[xmas1997]

who is tspence?

Never heard of him. What is his connection to have inside info?

[jag]

He has 700 tweets and 291 followers!

http://i.imgur.com/vwMin.gif

:lol

The funny thing is that he has to a coin flip chance of being right and he doesn't have a legitimate rep so who cares if he's wrong...

[TheGoldStandard]

He knows the gardener of Pau

[jARS mEsH sEt]

Never heard of him. What is his connection to have inside info?

You could ask Harlem the same question :lmao

[BatManu20]

Tspence is Woj's alias when he doesn't want to be bothered tbh.

[BatManu20]

If Tspence is right again I'm making sure this guy gets certified tbh

[Two10Whitey]

And who on here found out about tspence?

[Ron Swanson]

twoj

[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lol

The funny thing is that he has to a coin flip chance of being right and he doesn't have a legitimate rep so who cares if he's wrong...

Except its not necessarily a (fair) coin flip chance.

[jag]

You're dissing him out of hand without knowing what he's called today?

I'm dissing him as a legitimate source because the only thing I've heard him "predict" was Bron to Cleveland. As if a million other people weren't doing the same thing. He's no different than every other dude on twitter claiming to have sources.

[Malik Hairston]

You could ask Harlem the same question :lmao

:lol I had a 50/50 chance of hitting my prediction, so did this dude..

Unless he released some unexpected insider news that I'm unaware of..if he only predicted Lebron to Cleveland, then it was a coin flip:lol..

[BatManu20]

Good

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[BatManu20]

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[jARS mEsH sEt]

:lol I had a 50/50 chance of hitting my prediction, so did this dude..

A binomial outcome need not be 50/50. It could be 60/40 or 70/30. Basic statistics tbh...

[Malik Hairston]

A binomial outcome need not be 50/50. It could be 60/40 or 70/30. Basic statistics tbh...

Sure, but the majority of people were predicting and reporting that he was leaning towards the Cavs, so predicting Lebron to Cleveland is even less impressive then:lol..50/50 is being generous towards this dude and selling myself short, actually:lol..

[spursparker9]

If Tspence is right again I'm making sure this guy gets certified tbh

Tspence was right in which signing?