Woj: Spurs "Intrigued" by A'mare Stoudamire

[BatManu20]

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[RD2191]

In before 20 pages.

[look_at_g_shred]

In before 20 pages.

[coachmac87]

Better then Bonner and Ayres

[johnpaulwall21]

anyone know what amare has left?

[Agloco]

This thread is dumb

[hommeaetage]

1st page:downspin:



But seriously, A'mare in his prime never played a lick of defense. On the other hand, can he really be worse than Ayers?
That being said, i'll pass:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

anyone know what amare has left?
Rebounding. About all this team needs.

[Juggity]

Not a big fan of the idea.

Plus, he'll go where the money or the bright lights are, regardless.

[Malik Hairston]

anyone know what amare has left?

He has looked good offensively this season, but his durability is awful, as expected..

I believe he does have a little left in the tank, but I don't know if his style of play fits well with contending basketball teams, at this point..can't pass, one of the worst defenders in the league, usually needs the ball to be effective, etc..

[InRareForm]

http://cdn.na16.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/amare-stoudemire-red-wine-bath.jpg

Pop and Amare both like wine.

[BatManu20]

This thread is dumb

[BatManu20]

I just like stirring the pot tbh :stirpot:

[look_at_g_shred]

Not a big fan of the idea.

Plus, he'll go where the money or the bright lights are, regardless.yup. Especially coming from New York. Hell team up with his buddy chandler.

[sananspursfan21]

1st page

It wouldn't be bad I guess

[spurraider21]

where's tspence

[Ditty]

I guess a thread to keep us busy until Thursday. He's going to Dallas though imo.

[SanAntonioSpurs23]

He sucks

[TheGreatYacht]

Boris needs to show him the ring

[Chris]

pushups, not classy enough

[Silver&Black]

Pop and Amare both like wine.

:lmao

[NASpurs]

If we can get him for the minimum, why not?

[timtonymanu]

Dallas bound and Spur fan will start a thread asking if we should be worried about the Stoudemire signing.

[bobcatfan4life]

Lets get this bitch to 50 pages.

[BatManu20]

Dallas bound and Spur fan will start a thread asking if we should be worried about the Stoudemire signing.

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[benfti]

No one ever chooses us, brothers like duggins more than rings

[HI-FI]

i figure i'll do my part to push this to 20.

[313]

i figure i'll do my part to push this to 20.

[Malik Hairston]

:lol Dallas is such a poorly built team at this point, tbh..

[DAF86]

:lol Dallas is such a poorly built team at this point, tbh..

That's how they lucked out in 2011, tbh.

[Spurs 4 The Win]

:lol Dallas is such a poorly built team at this point, tbh..

They know Rondo was a total mistake so they are hoping the shit sticks this time lol

[Robz4000]

Nope

[Uriel]

Amare has undergone somewhat of a "renaissance" (if you can call it that) this year, and would be an upgrade over Baynes for 4th big at this point. Sadly, he's likely Dallas-bound.

[z0sa]

Black Jesus on the Spurs... yeah I don't see it happening

[spursparker9]

Amare can replaces Error any time

[Darius Bieber]

Not gonna believe any rumors unless TSpence confirms it.

[Budkin]

NO.

[Ditty]

No one ever chooses us, brothers like duggins more than rings

I always found this myth untrue. Boris Diaw chose the Spurs over Boston, and Patty Mills chose us over Houston in 2012. Also if Dallas never offered Corey Brewer the third year on his contract, he would of signed with the Spurs in 2011 and I read I believe on Clutchfans that one of the posters knew someone who was good friends with Danny Granger, and if the whole Stephen Jackson thing didn't go down he would of signed with the Spurs last year.

As for Stoudemire he seems to have a good relationship with both Tim and Boris from what I've seen. Even Stoudemire complimented Duncan how he is in great shape, and how it has prolonged his career (something I bet Stoudemire wants to keep doing). Spurs also have a lot more money to offer than everyone else plus a better chance to win it all also if he wants to win the rings. I believe he will sign Dallas though because of playing time.

[DJR210]

anyone know what amare has left?

He would be great carrying Baynes bags

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lol this time of year is fun

[szkorhetz]

It's like who the hell are you hoping guys? Tim is tired as fuck, Boris is bigger than ever, Splitter grew a nother vagina. We are in big trouble regarding our bigs. If amare can give 10 more minutes on the floor without Tim and the other team won't go on a huge run, he is worth his money.

[Malik Hairston]

:lol it's going to be another thread full of fans telling us that washed-up scrubs like Caron Butler, Danny Granger, Hedo Turkogulu, etc are better than what the Spurs currently have and that they should sign them..

I don't mind Amare, he has more left in the tank than Butler/Granger and others did, but his skill-set isn't really suited for top-level teams..he's currently one of the most ISO-oriented players in the NBA, his only significant value is creating for himself in face-up situations..it's useful for teams that require scoring and a bench presence, but he would be a terrible fit for a team that relies heavily on ball movement..

[Ice009]

It's like who the hell are you hoping guys? Tim is tired as fuck, Boris is bigger than ever, Splitter grew a nother vagina. We are in big trouble regarding our bigs. If amare can give 10 more minutes on the floor without Tim and the other team won't go on a huge run, he is worth his money.

Exactly, people around here are picky. It's like they're waiting for a Lamarcus Aldridge caliber player to be bought out who will then be privileged to take the Spurs 3M that is left from the MLE.

I'm pretty sure they're interested in Amare, as I've read that they considered trading Manu for him a few years back when he was still with the Suns.

[Sean Cagney]

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And he will be with the Mavs, nothing to see here. Spurs are not dark horses, Mavs or the Clippers and I would put my money on the Mavs signing him and probably win. Either or I could care less.

[100%duncan]

Amare won't go here and choose to play as the 4th big. :lmao He'll demand something better which we all know he doesn't deserve

[KaiRMD1]

Didn't the old sport convert to Judaism? I'll pass

[aal04]

He would thrive with Pop managing minutes. Not back to suns days, but defnitelyt better than NY. If hes cheap why not

[aal04]

Maybe Pop has a love for players that have done us over.

TMac, Jefferson, Amare

brb, signing Ray Allen

[rasuo214]

Is he better than Ayres? Yea, but he'll want more playing time than Ayres. He was averaging 24 mins with the Knicks. Say he wants at least 20 mins, that's a lot of mins to find. Do you cut Baynes from the rotation? Cut into all the bigs mins to give them to Amare? I know most here would love to cut all of Bonner's mins but no way that happens with Pop.

Still he is having a good year but I doubt he'll sign with the Spurs.

[ElNono]

Weren't his knees uninsurable or something to that extent?

[Richie]

We have the MLE, we can offer the most money

[FlAVaK]

We have the MLE, we can offer the most money

We can. But not the full MLE (Baynes)

[Richie]

We can. But not the full MLE (Baynes)

Pretty sure we would have used his Early Bird rights to sign him, not the MLE

[TheGreatYacht]

It's like who the hell are you hoping guys? Tim is tired as fuck, Boris is bigger than ever, Splitter grew a nother vagina. We are in big trouble regarding our bigs. If amare can give 10 more minutes on the floor without Tim and the other team won't go on a huge run, he is worth his money.
This. :lol

[Uriel]

Pretty sure we would have used his Early Bird rights to sign him, not the MLE
No, we indeed used part of our MLE to sign Baynes due to a technicality in the new CBA. I can't remember what that is, but there's a long-winded explanation somewhere in the Think Tank.

[FlAVaK]

No, we indeed used part of our MLE to sign Baynes due to a technicality in the new CBA. I can't remember what that is, but there's a long-winded explanation somewhere in the Think Tank.

This.


The BAE for this season is 2.077M. The Spurs had to use the BAE or a portion of the MLE to sign Baynes. Using a part of the MLE seems more likely in order to retain the BAE for next season.

[FlAVaK]

And this:


Early Bird contracts have to be for at least two years.

[Chillen]

If the Spurs can sign this guy it's worth it, but yeah he probably signs with Dallas, Clips or Suns.

[BatManu20]

Black Jesus on the Spurs... yeah I don't see it happening

Perfect match imo.

http://img.bleacherreport.net/img/images/photos/002/925/778/hi-res-b710649268d27acc4b14ee874c2ff6c9_crop_north.jpg?w= 759&h=506&q=75

[DJR210]

:lol ^ Courtside season tickets but a 40 dollar replica jersey

[spursparker9]

Just his ability to hit the mid range jumper > everything Error has to offer.

[ca®lo]

Come on 20!

[Dverde]

I like that the Spurs showed interest. I don't think he will come here. I thought Dallas was going after Jermaine O'Neal. I think Amare would be a better fit in Portland and O'Neal in Dallas.

[Chinook]

I wonder if STAT would take a two-year, $6.5 Million deal? It's a good gamble for the Spurs if Tim intends to come back, as they would use the MLE for this season on a player who could play a key role next season (keeping next year's MLE intact). They would also have a decent contract to trade if Amar'e busts. From Amar'e's perspective, he will probably struggle to earn $6.5 Million over this year and next, so it makes sense financially.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

This is just a garbage spewed by his agent to get him more interest. Amare is pretty much worthless at this point. Grant it, I think he could still rack up points in the Spurs PnR system, but defensively, he is worse than even Kyle Anderson at this point at the PF position.

[Richie]

I wonder if STAT would take a two-year, $6.5 Million deal? It's a good gamble for the Spurs if Tim intends to come back, as they would use the MLE for this season on a player who could play a key role next season (keeping next year's MLE intact). They would also have a decent contract to trade if Amar'e busts. From Amar'e's perspective, he will probably struggle to earn $6.5 Million over this year and next, so it makes sense financially.

Don't see any upside to giving him a 2 year deal. Nobody else is going to offer one, and even if they do all the contenders have left is the minimum. I'd give him whatever we have left from the MLE for this season to give us a chance to evaluate him.

Sure he's a bad defender, but with the way this team has struggled on offence this year we could use him even if it's just for 10 minutes a game to throw the ball in to the post.

[hater]

He's finished. Nothanks

[hater]

:lol Dallas if they get him.

[Mel_13]

1. No disrespect to the OP, but the thread title assumes much more than even the little said in the Woj tweet.

2. Comparing him to Ayres is just stupid. Ayres is the 6th big in the regular season and probably won't even suit up in the playoffs. Stoudemire isn't signing anywhere for a role that limited. In Dallas he immediately becomes the third big and he'd probably start with the Clippers until Griffin returns. The rest of the season is an audition for Stoudemire's next contract. He'll go somewhere that has a prominent role waiting for him.



I wonder if STAT would take a two-year, $6.5 Million deal? It's a good gamble for the Spurs if Tim intends to come back, as they would use the MLE for this season on a player who could play a key role next season (keeping next year's MLE intact). They would also have a decent contract to trade if Amar'e busts. From Amar'e's perspective, he will probably struggle to earn $6.5 Million over this year and next, so it makes sense financially.

My first thoughts were similar to your suggestion, but I'm not sure if it's even possible. Stoudemire is on a max contract. These buyouts are typically for the remainder of his current salary minus the prorated portion of the league minimum. If that's the case, can Stoudemire accept an amount that makes his total salary for 2014-15 greater than the max? I've looked for an answer, but haven't found it yet.

[Blizzardwizard]

TSpence where you at?

[Chillen]

Spurs FO needs to make this happen, offer him a starting spot and bring either Splitter or Diaw off the bench.

[szkorhetz]

1. No disrespect to the OP, but the thread title assumes much more than even the little said in the Woj tweet.

2. Comparing him to Ayres is just stupid. Ayres is the 6th big in the regular season and probably won't even suit up in the playoffs. Stoudemire isn't signing anywhere for a role that limited. In Dallas he immediately becomes the third big and he'd probably start with the Clippers until Griffin returns. The rest of the season is an audition for Stoudemire's next contract. He'll go somewhere that has a prominent role waiting for him.




My first thoughts were similar to your suggestion, but I'm not sure if it's even possible. Stoudemire is on a max contract. These buyouts are typically for the remainder of his current salary minus the prorated portion of the league minimum. If that's the case, can Stoudemire accept an amount that makes his total salary for 2014-15 greater than the max? I've looked for an answer, but haven't found it yet.
Just imagine the Dirk-Amare FC. Seems like stupid as fuck. On the other hand, the Clips seems to be a very good fit.

[cd98]

Tbh, I'd rather the Spurs gamble with someone like Sanders. He's younger and can actually make a difference defensively. Sure, he may fail another drug test, but Amare is a perpetual injury guy. So it evens out.

[Chillen]

Just imagine the Dirk-Amare FC. Seems like stupid as fuck. On the other hand, the Clips seems to be a very good fit.

The Spurs are a pretty good fit, start Amare bring Splitter off the bench. It makes the Spurs bench that much stronger. If it doesn't happen than the FO must think he's done, the Spurs have what no NBA team can offer, being the defending NBA champs for now.

[Mel_13]

Just imagine the Dirk-Amare FC. Seems like stupid as fuck. On the other hand, the Clips seems to be a very good fit.

I assume that he'll backup Dirk. He's playing less than 30mpg.

[Chinook]

Don't see any upside to giving him a 2 year deal. Nobody else is going to offer one, and even if they do all the contenders have left is the minimum. I'd give him whatever we have left from the MLE for this season to give us a chance to evaluate him.

Sure he's a bad defender, but with the way this team has struggled on offence this year we could use him even if it's just for 10 minutes a game to throw the ball in to the post.

Well, I already said what the upside was (that they'd have him locked up for cheap if he explodes while having a mid-sized expiring if he busts). Essentially, the team converts this year's MLE into an MLE either next year or in 2016. It has nothing to do with just barely out-competing other offers.

For Stoudamire, he would get $6.5 Million over the next two years. It's going to be hard for him to even get an MLE deal next summer, so he's coming out ahead here. I'm sure he'd want a player option, but there's no way I'd want to give him that.

Also, if they sign him to a one-year deal and he plays well enough that they want to re-sign him, they're going to have to use next year's MLE to do so. If only one of Tim/Manu return, that would be a poor use of the exception.

[cjw]

With good wing D and Tiago/Duncan, we can afford to give Amare minutes against bench big men that he can eat up. He has his flaws but just like Patty can spark an offense that is lingering. He can also spark the guy he is defending so only small spurts please.

Dallas would only make a problem worse in that their D is already too reliant on Tyson.

[weebo]

Even if the Spurs were to land this guy, how much impact would he have on the floor? It takes guys at least a year and a half just to get them acclimated to the way the Spurs run things, let alone play a guy significant minutes a few months away from the playoffs. Move on. Not gonna happen. If anything Kyle Anderson will be back with the Spurs to get him some much needed playoff experience.

[Chinook]

Even if the Spurs were to land this guy, how much impact would he have on the floor? It takes guys at least a year and a half just to get them acclimated to the way the Spurs run things, let alone play a guy significant minutes a few months away from the playoffs. Move on. Not gonna happen. If anything Kyle Anderson will be back with the Spurs to get him some much needed playoff experience.

I thought were were past this myth already. The Spurs plug and play new players whenever it makes sense. Sure, new guys don't always get big minutes, but that's more a function of the team already having a strong rotation rather than their system requiring a long time to learn. Whenever there's a hole in the rotation, new players fill them rather quickly. Neal played stable playoff minutes his first season. Green was a starter during the 2012 run his first full season. Kawhi, obviously, and Diaw even more.

I disagree with Harlem that STAT wouldn't be able to fit with the Spurs. I think the bench could totally use a strong post scorer. The Spurs need some reliable points from their bigs, and only Tim seems able to provide them this season. Even with the defensive issues, it seems clear to me that Amar'e would have a ready-made role on the team, and that's more critical to his sucess than play knowledge.

[boutons_deux]

"Amar'e would have a ready-made role on the team"

:lol

Amare never played defense, hasn't done shit for years, cut by bottom dwelling Knickerbockers, this ain't 2005 anymore.

And he's too stupid, LOW BBIQ, to play in a structured system like the Spurs or Pheel's triangle.

[Chinook]

"Amar'e would have a ready-made role on the team"

:lol

Amare never played defense, hasn't done shit for years, cut by bottom dwelling Knickerbockers, this ain't 2005 anymore.



Nice to see you add something to the conversation.

[unleashbaynes]

:lol it's going to be another thread full of fans telling us that washed-up scrubs like Caron Butler, Danny Granger, Hedo Turkogulu, etc are better than what the Spurs currently have and that they should sign them..

I don't mind Amare, he has more left in the tank than Butler/Granger and others did, but his skill-set isn't really suited for top-level teams..he's currently one of the most ISO-oriented players in the NBA, his only significant value is creating for himself in face-up situations..it's useful for teams that require scoring and a bench presence, but he would be a terrible fit for a team that relies heavily on ball movement..



I disagree....in his prime, the amare-nash pick n roll fucked people up pretty good....he was forced into iso sets in NY after his boy dantoni left and never truly fit in....then the injuries......


if we could even get 2010-2011 amare thatd be ok....but i think that player is long gone by now...

[Chinook]

"Amar'e would have a ready-made role on the team"

:lol

Amare never played defense, hasn't done shit for years, cut by bottom dwelling Knickerbockers, this ain't 2005 anymore.

And he's too stupid, LOW BBIQ, to play in a structured system like the Spurs or Pheel's triangle.




Okay, a little better now. However, STAT was a key member of one of the most prolific offenses ever, so it's not like he doesn't have chops. And the Spurs' offense isn't really that complicated. They run a ton of PnR just like the Suns. They just also have other sets. STAT can screen an roll just like Baynes can. The upside is that in games without Manu, they can get 12 or so points by just letting Amare ISO, which while not ideal is simply something that now other big outside of Tim and sometimes Diaw can do.

[Godbama]

Fuck that man, if we want to take a gamble on a buyout, Larry Sanders is supposed to be imminent.
I don't really care that he's a stoner fuckup with personality issues, or whatever's going on with him since it's hard to tell between dumb sports media takes and so on, unlike Amare he'd actually be young enough to be worth the gamble. It's not an Andrew Bynum situation where that dude was physically done anyway. Sanders is worth the gamble, and someone is going to take it.
Though I guess we'd get outbid.

[szkorhetz]

Seems like people forget that 2015 Duncan>>>2011 Duncan could happen to anyone.

[tmtcsc]

I guess a thread to keep us busy until Thursday. He's going to Dallas though imo.

I believe the Spurs could utilize him better than most teams. That's why I wouldn't care if he ended up in Dallas. They would count on him way too much (like Rondo) and he would fall flat on his face.

Here, he gets some spot minutes and he's encouraged to shoot. He'd probably love it.

[Seventyniner]

Seems like people forget that 2015 Duncan>>>2011 Duncan could happen to anyone.

Put it this way: who is/was better, Amar'e 2015 or Bobcats Diaw in 2012?

I'll grant that Diaw's game fits the Spurs' system much better than Amar'e, but I see Chinook's point that an efficient big man scorer like Amar'e (18th in the league in TS% this season) could help the bench, especially by soaking up minutes in the regular season against bad teams, saving wear on the main bigs.

[tmtcsc]

Tbh, I'd rather the Spurs gamble with someone like Sanders. He's younger and can actually make a difference defensively. Sure, he may fail another drug test, but Amare is a perpetual injury guy. So it evens out.

I don't know man, I like the guy but he doesn't seem to have his head on straight. If he was a nut but showed up every night and gave you solid minutes like a professional, that would be one thing. But apparently he's too aloof and non-committal with his teammates. That wouldn't go well.

For all of Amare's issues, at least he's professional. Whether he can still play is another question.

[Mel_13]

Put it this way: who is/was better, Amar'e 2015 or Bobcats Diaw in 2012?

I'll grant that Diaw's game fits the Spurs' system much better than Amar'e, but I see Chinook's point that an efficient big man scorer like Amar'e (18th in the league in TS% this season) could help the bench, especially by soaking up minutes in the regular season against bad teams, saving wear on the main bigs.

Or who is the better option as a 4th big for 12-15mpg in the playoffs, Amare or Baynes/Bonner?

Amare can fit on these Spurs, but greater roles exist for him in LA and Dallas

[Chinook]

Also, 2015 Amar'e is actually a pretty good player. He'd be an awesome fourth big and would fit in well next to Diaw.

[Chinook]

Or who is the better option as a 4th big for 12-15mpg in the playoffs, Amare or Baynes/Bonner?

Amare can fit on these Spurs, but greater roles exist for him in LA and Dallas

It's possible that STAT can't handle a bigger role, though. The Knicks have been managing his minutes like crazy. I think he'd get over played in LAC or DAL. Obviously, he's playing for a contract, which is why the Spurs' offering him more money and an extra would be a nice get for him. Did you happen to find out any thing else about buyouts and max contracts?

[Floyd Pacquiao]

San Antonio isn't black enough for him. He'll choose either Dallas or LA, tbh.

[Mel_13]

It's possible that STAT can't handle a bigger role, though. The Knicks have been managing his minutes like crazy. I think he'd get over played in LAC or DAL. Obviously, he's playing for a contract, which is why the Spurs' offering him more money and an extra would be a nice get for him. Did you happen to find out any thing else about buyouts and max contracts?

He may not be able to handle a bigger role, but I doubt that he believes that he can't.

I can't find anything on the max contract/buyout situation.

[Hoops Czar]

Put it this way: who is/was better, Amar'e 2015 or Bobcats Diaw in 2012?

I'll grant that Diaw's game fits the Spurs' system much better than Amar'e, but I see Chinook's point that an efficient big man scorer like Amar'e (18th in the league in TS% this season) could help the bench, especially by soaking up minutes in the regular season against bad teams, saving wear on the main bigs.

This same argument was used with Belinelli. Talk about his offense for as long as you can before you have to mention his defense. He's been a traffic cone on defense his entire career and now he's a traffic cone at half speed. As if the Spurs didn't already lack rim protection. However, I'm all for the signing because it will surely shift some of the focus off of TP as being the worst defender on the team.

The only real purpose for signing Amare is if your future plans don't include Baynes. Otherwise, he's redundant.

[SpursFan86]

By all accounts, Mavs seem to clear frontrunners here. At this point I'd be very surprised if he didn't end up in Dallas.

[Andthentherewas21]

Couple quick points:

1. 2005 STAT isn't 2015 STAT. He was a great PnR player in the 7 sec suns, but those days are long gone. Parker isn't Nash, and for the last 4-5 seasons STAT has been in ISO heavy systems. Maybe he could revert back to a decent PnR player but he could just as well struggle trying to overcome the habits he has picked up over the last half-decade.

2. Injuries are a concern. STAT has missed 17 games already this season due to rest/injury. Over his career he has literally had injuries from head to toe, but the most pressing being the various back ailments and the issues with his knees, neither of which are going to miraculously return to their pre-injury form. Not to mention his penchant for punching fire extinguishers.

3. Potential Defensive issues with the 2nd line up. STAT can't be paired with Duncan unless the Spurs want to get killed on the PnR (foot speed is an issue with both), which leaves him with the 2nd unit. However, that means he is replacing either Splitter or Diaw. Keep in mind that the 2nd unit is already compensating somewhat for Patty's lack of size and lack of offensive facilitation and Marco's D. By removing one of Diaw or Splitter chances are the Spurs weaken either playmaking ability (possibly replacing it with STAT ISOs) or their defense. This at a time where the 2nd unit is generally making the winning push for the team.

4. Larry Sanders. There is no chance of getting Larry Sanders, he's not even an option so I don't get the "We should go after Sanders instead" arguments. His team which has no All-Stars but is still only one game in the loss column behind the Cavs (Lebron + 2 All-stars). Its not a matter of being in a bad situation, and this isn't the first incident involving his lack of work ethic/character issues. Even if by some weird change of events he publicly stated that he wanted to play for the Spurs and only the Spurs for the minimum, why would an organization famous for going after people who "get over themselves" pick up a guy who quit on his team and has repeated smoked pot to the detriment of it without regard for his teammates or the organization. Not happening.

[szkorhetz]

He may not be able to handle a bigger role, but I doubt that he believes that he can't.

I can't find anything on the max contract/buyout situation.
Yeah, the point is, with Dallas he could easily play 25-28 mins a night, and that could even rise with Chandler and Dirk being injury prone, just like he is, so with the extended minutes he could get hurt too. With Spurs he would not play more than 20, have his minutes and numbers down, but really cared about and obviously he would be a 4th big playing against other bench players, other than being the first big off the bench.

For me, he could play with all of our bigs. The Diaw-Stat FC would need Leonard to board hard, but other than that Amare can provide some spacing, he runs the floor, not a very bad week side/help defender (this is something we really lack with Tim slowing down), so if we could get him, do it, RC.

One other thing: We didn't have a major injury in the PO's since 2011. Tim is 38, Diaw is 32, and rounded as fuck, and Splitter is almost always injured. If any or this guys get hurt, we will be forced to play either Baynes or Bonner as a third big, which seems scary as right now it seems like either Memphis, Portland or Houston will be our first round matchup. I just don't want to see Bonner playing 24 mins againts Z-Bo.

[Spurs9]

#signamare :cry

[Chinook]

Couple quick points:

1. 2005 STAT isn't 2015 STAT. He was a great PnR player in the 7 sec suns, but those days are long gone. Parker isn't Nash, and for the last 4-5 seasons STAT has been in ISO heavy systems. Maybe he could revert back to a decent PnR player but he could just as well struggle trying to overcome the habits he has picked up over the last half-decade.

Noted. I will say that while Parker is no Nash, Manu is about as close as they come in PnR situations. Also, STAT's new iso ball is not a bad fit on a bench that desperately needs players who can get their own shots every once in a while.


2. Injuries are a concern. STAT has missed 17 games already this season due to rest/injury. Over his career he has literally had injuries from head to toe, but the most pressing being the various back ailments and the issues with his knees, neither of which are going to miraculously return to their pre-injury form. Not to mention his penchant for punching fire extinguishers.

Yep, which is why the Spurs make the most sense for him. He doesn't need to get the wear on his body that he'd get in Dallas/LAC.


3. Potential Defensive issues with the 2nd line up. STAT can't be paired with Duncan unless the Spurs want to get killed on the PnR (foot speed is an issue with both), which leaves him with the 2nd unit. However, that means he is replacing either Splitter or Diaw. Keep in mind that the 2nd unit is already compensating somewhat for Patty's lack of size and lack of offensive facilitation and Marco's D. By removing one of Diaw or Splitter chances are the Spurs weaken either playmaking ability (possibly replacing it with STAT ISOs) or their defense. This at a time where the 2nd unit is generally making the winning push for the team.

I don't see an issue here. Splitter would start and STAT would be on the bench with Diaw. That way, the Spurs have a scoring big and a mobile defender on the court at all times. Sure, the bench would be a little bit of a glass cannon, but that's to be expected. Pop's clearly okay with that if he's going to play Mills and Marco so many minutes. It'd be no worse than it is now with Baynes on the court.


4. Larry Sanders. There is no chance of getting Larry Sanders, he's not even an option so I don't get the "We should go after Sanders instead" arguments. His team which has no All-Stars but is still only one game in the loss column behind the Cavs (Lebron + 2 All-stars). Its not a matter of being in a bad situation, and this isn't the first incident involving his lack of work ethic/character issues. Even if by some weird change of events he publicly stated that he wanted to play for the Spurs and only the Spurs for the minimum, why would an organization famous for going after people who "get over themselves" pick up a guy who quit on his team and has repeated smoked pot to the detriment of it without regard for his teammates or the organization. Not happening

Yep. No way Sanders is on the radar. However, he could come into play in that Dallas may end up picking Sanders over STAT or O'Neal. Cubes really wanted him, and they may like him long-term.

[boutons_deux]

Nice to see you add something to the conversation.

bitch slapping is always additive

[dabom]

I am on record to say that he will suck with any team other than the spurs. Maybe diaw can sell stat on the spurs.

[Mugen]

Danny Granger 2.0

[TheGoldStandard]

RC do it, it'll make for great hubris when the Spurs turn him around

[RD2191]

I'm just here so I don't get fined. Jk.

[Ditty]

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[Chinook]

Now it officially begins.

[look_at_g_shred]

When Can a team sign him?

[ChumpDumper]

Well Pop has had enough experience with Amare to make a decision on his worth to the team and fit. Can't see how it would hurt.

[look_at_g_shred]

Drop the rings on the table tim..

[hater]

this is the same idiot that took his team out of contention and himself to the emergency room with one punch :lol

[Mugen]

567360632484163584

Pop loves to guarantee playing time and a key role so this is absolutely a solid source tbh.

[Chinook]

Pop loves to guarantee playing time and a key role so this is absolutely a solid source tbh.

I don't believe he's saying the Spurs are offering that, only that they have the hole on their roster.

[Mel_13]

567360632484163584

And by "hearing" he means "reading that tweet from Woj".

[RD2191]

this is the same idiot that took his team out of contention and himself to the emergency room with one punch :lol

[RD2191]

In before meltdown, tbh.

[RD2191]

Has Tspence tweeted anything?

[Chomag]

ummm lol no! Never played defense to save his life and he is washed up now.

Why is this even being considered?

[look_at_g_shred]

In before meltdown, tbh.

[moisaenz]

I just want to be part of the speculation.

[dabom]

Has Tspence tweeted anything?

:lmao

[ChumpDumper]

He's had some decent production against playoff teams this season, so the interest is warranted. He's got enough left in the tank where he can choose to go to the team when he thinks he can make the biggest difference. Given the shakiness of all bigs not names Duncan, he could actually be of more use to the Spurs than many might think -- but that kind of need is probably better defined in Dallas.

[Hoops Czar]

Has Tspence tweeted anything?

His twitter account has been suspended.

[dabom]

He picks SA over Dallas or he goes somewhere else.

[dabom]

His twitter account has been suspended.

Why? People can just unfollow him if he wants.

[Hoops Czar]

Why? People can just unfollow him if he wants.

When you try to pull up his profile, it says his account has been suspended. It must have been recently too because tweeters were re-tweeting his tweets as early as mid December.

[Leetonidas]

He is a terrible defensive player but he has been decent for NY on the offensive side. He is nowhere close to what he used to be but he probably gets underrated now because of his contract/injuries. At this point of the time with the way the bigs outside of Tim are playing he might be the second or third best imo. Worth a shot but not much more than the minimum

[ChumpDumper]

He is a terrible defensive player but he has been decent for NY on the offensive side. He is nowhere close to what he used to be but he probably gets underrated now because of his contract/injuries. At this point of the time with the way the bigs outside of Tim are playing he might be the second or third best imo. Worth a shot but not much more than the minimumOh, I'd give him all the money available for the rest of the season. Prorated it's close to his actual worth plus the value of keeping him off competitors' rosters.

[Johnny RIngo]

Pass. He wants lots of minutes and touches - something he won't find on our bench. Prone to whining too. I have more faith in Splitter/Diaw regaining form than expecting current Amare to be a useful contributor on a contender.

[hater]

Pass. He wants lots of minutes and touches - something he won't find on our bench. Prone to whining too. I have more faith in Splitter/Diaw regaining form than expecting current Amare to be a useful contributor on a contender.

cosign

not to mention this idiot cost his teams at least 2 playoff series (Horry check and punching glass incident) :lol

[BatManu20]

The great Don Harris has spoken.

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[BatManu20]

567397686153068545

[Strategic]

Would like to Bobo and Stat sitting side on the bench and let Horry stroll past with a fistful of rings. Doubt if Stoudamire knows what's best. Cube is licking his slimy chops.

[-21-]

5 pages already. :lol

[JWest596]

Poor Rick Carlisle and Dirk...first Rondo, now Amare.

You can smell Mark Cuban salivating from here.

Was never a fan of Amare, IMO he never got it together, never was consistent, too soft and he is an attention whore. Best thing is that he's not coming to SA anyway.

[ElNono]

I can't root for Amare, so it better not happen...

[Raven]

i like him never being able to get to the finals in his career. Suits him, cp and nash very well. I loved how tmac never got over the first round until he came to cancer his way to our team..

[BatManu20]

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[benefactor]

Don't care.

If they sign him, whatever. Perhaps he can help in limited minutes. If they don't, whatever. I don't fear any team adding him because he most likely won't make a difference anyway.

[ElNono]

damn, a Rando2Amare alt would be sweet... :lol

[FkLA]

Pass. He'll eat into Splitter/Diaw's minutes, we really only need a 3-man bigman rotation during the playoffs anyway.

If he was willing to just eat minutes during the regular season I'd take him but he's probably not ok with that.

[Leetonidas]

This makes you realize how fucking sad and desperate the Mavs are, never stopped being that whore franchise that chases every available player with no regard to their fit or how they might impact the team's long term goals. They live off Dirk's greatness/selflessness and were lucky enough to throw shit at the wall and have it stick in 2011 while Dirk went god mode and have fooled people into thinking (aside from RC) that they have some great front office when in reality they don't know wtf they're doing :lmao now they're doing the same shit while trading back for some of those players they foolishly let go in the first place to recapture the magic as they whore themselves out to every buyout, free agent, or undecided player that becomes available

tl;dr lol mavs

[spurraider21]

His twitter account has been suspended.


Why? People can just unfollow him if he wants.
because he was putting Woj out of business

[benefactor]

If I had to guess, Amare's agent is just floating the Spurs out there to get the Mavericks to bite. It's common knowledge that Cuban will pay a player just to keep him off SA's roster.

[Beaverfuzz]

The great Don Harris has spoken.

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Absolutely works for me!

[Silver&Black]

The great Don Harris has spoken.

567371225131786240

Great news.....

:danceclub

[hater]

The great Don Harris has spoken.

567371225131786240

:tu

dodged a bullet folks

[spurraider21]

If I had to guess, Amare's agent is just floating the Spurs out there to get the Mavericks to bite. It's common knowledge that Cuban will pay a player just to keep him off SA's roster.
mavericks were already interested though

[cd98]

Spurs can bid up the price and take Dallas out of the market for anymore waived players.

[szkorhetz]

Enough said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DJ9tnLlfTg

[milkyway21]

Spurs again?
There are over 20 teams in the league and the Spurs are always into the commotion every time there's a free agent available in the market> AK47, Oden, P. Gasol, Allen(?), now Amare, then rejected in the end that it's almost embarrassing...
We already have Diaw. (Or is this just a Diaw wake-up call Pop?).:wakeup.

:lol

[intlspurshk]

Brandan bass will be more useful

[Silver&Black]

Enough said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DJ9tnLlfTg

:lmao SunsDynasty.com

[Sean Cagney]

The great Don Harris has spoken.

567371225131786240Like this wasn't a given, now we can stop I don't want or want from posters and speculation because he never was going to sign with the Spurs to begin with. Time to move on now, thread shut down and done..


Spurs need to come out after the break kicking ass, that is all I care about at this point.

[szkorhetz]

:lmao SunsDynasty.com
Tim with the great D! :lmao

[spurs10]

Amare in SA would be a hard pill to swallow. He is not our friend....hmmmm where should he go? I bet Cuba has already hired the photographer to get some shot's of him riding Amare's leg in a white woman's cowboy hat.

[703 Spurz]

Too funny how literally every team in the Spurs division are always the cocksuckers who pick up guys like this. Rondo, Stoudamire, who's next?

[Chinook]

Spurs again?
There are over 20 teams in the league and the Spurs are always into the commotion every time there's a free agent available in the market> AK47, Oden, P. Gasol, Allen(?), now Amare, then rejected in the end that it's almost embarrassing...
We already have Diaw. (Or is this just a Diaw wake-up call Pop?).:wakeup.

:lol

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dnN9lqJlAsY/U4oj2iLQrGI/AAAAAAAAjDo/bBgic-SajBI/s1600/OdenTrophyDance.gif

[Silver&Black]

NY NY what a beautiful cityA place where you can hang out with Anna, Jay Z & Diddy

Its a place absent of excuses and patience
If your smart, you can meet leaders of every nation

NY NY big city of dreams
Everything in NY isnt always what it seems

In the land where the jungle is concrete
The money flows Dow Jones and Wall Street

Home of #STATcity and the #Knickstape Orginator,
Shalom to all my fans, Salute to all my haters.

Peace and Love

Amar’e Carsares Stoudemire Sr.

[Dex]

6 quick pages over the typical "float the Spurs name out there" rumor for Amare Stoudemire. Gotta love trade deadline week.

[RD2191]

I can't root for Amare, so it better not happen...
OG Spurs fan, tbh.

[Darius Bieber]

6 pages already. Might be 20+ by the time he picks a team that's not the Spurs.

[Dverde]

Doc probably offering to start him like Granger. Best used car salesman in the league

[monkeypunk]

He's so stupid that he honestly thinks that his ability will put one of those teams (Mavs or Clips) over the top for a ring. The guy may still have some gas in his tank but he will forever be limited by his low bbiq and general dumb-assedness.

[Chomag]

Gonna roll out the old gif for this one because this was definitely my reaction to this news, well sort of.

http://i.giphy.com/12XMGIWtrHBl5e.gif

[Brunodf]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, this gotta be a bad joke

[Hoops Czar]

And heeeeeeeeeeeere comes the "I don't care" and the "I never wanted him" posts that usually follow a tweet of his interest elsewhere.

[weebo]

I don't care. I never wanted him.




















































:cry

[szkorhetz]

The most important thing is coming out of the AS break on fire.

My feeling is we will go on a huge run and win 85% of our remaining games, what will give us the third seed.

[spurtech09]

http://cdn.na16.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/amare-stoudemire-red-wine-bath.jpg

Pop and Amare both like wine.does pop bathe in wine

[dabom]

does pop bathe in wine
Pop is open to the idea.

[spurtech09]

If mavs sign him.......than that would make the mavs stacked!!!!!......Stacked with washed up players lol

[aal04]

When was the last time a free agent said they would like to sign with SAS?

Its always "They seem like a good team" then they go find a hookers and coke team.

[cd98]

Maybe we can convince him to come if we trade for Steve Nash. What could go wrong with the geriatric version of the run and gun offense that was never good enough to make it to the finals years ago in their primes?

[szkorhetz]

When was the last time a free agent said they would like to sign with SAS?

Its always "They seem like a good team" then they go find a hookers and coke team.
Diaw and before him, Ford.

[Chinook]

Diaw and before him, Ford.

Drew Gooden too of all people.

[Ditty]

When was the last time a free agent said they would like to sign with SAS?

Its always "They seem like a good team" then they go find a hookers and coke team.

Diaw chose us over Boston, and Mills chose us over Houston. Also Corey Brewer said if Dallas didn't offer a third year he would of signed with the Spurs the next day back in 2011.

[Malik Hairston]

I thought were were past this myth already. The Spurs plug and play new players whenever it makes sense. Sure, new guys don't always get big minutes, but that's more a function of the team already having a strong rotation rather than their system requiring a long time to learn. Whenever there's a hole in the rotation, new players fill them rather quickly. Neal played stable playoff minutes his first season. Green was a starter during the 2012 run his first full season. Kawhi, obviously, and Diaw even more.

I disagree with Harlem that STAT wouldn't be able to fit with the Spurs. I think the bench could totally use a strong post scorer. The Spurs need some reliable points from their bigs, and only Tim seems able to provide them this season. Even with the defensive issues, it seems clear to me that Amar'e would have a ready-made role on the team, and that's more critical to his sucess than play knowledge.

Meh, depends what you mean..

As I said earlier, he does have some left in the tank, unlike scrubs like Granger and Caron Butler, and in theory, yes, the Spurs could use a strong post scorer that can create shots for himself..however, I think it's another case of a player wanting a bigger role than the Spurs can give him..Stoudemire is one of the most ISO-centric players in the NBA, statistically..that's partly due to the Knicks not having playmakers or a real system, sure, but I'm not sure if you can erase a player's habits in such a short time frame IMO..

He certainly has the skill-set to fit in, if he wants to, but I think his habits are too engrained to accept a peripheral role on a team that promotes ball-movement off the bench..Stoudemire still has a huge ego, based on all the comments he has made the past 2 years, and based on his style of play..

He's better suited for the Mavs, considering their bench is absolutely horrendous, tbh..

I wouldn't be upset with Stoudemire, since if Pop wants to acquire him, he's probably confident that he will fit, but I'm not convinced that the Spurs are even strongly interested..

The only potential post-trade buy-out(or however he could be acquired) big I would take is Brandon Bass..he's primarily a spot-up shooting big that has began to shoot 3s(albeit inefficiently) and specializes in the 16-20 foot range, but he can create for himself when it's required, too..he's been a shitty defender the past season or 2, but maybe he'll be rejuvenated with a change of scenery..

Celtics have made it evident that they're shopping him, too..

[SupremeGuy]

And heeeeeeeeeeeere comes the "I don't care" and the "I never wanted him" posts that usually follow a tweet of his interest elsewhere.Have you read the thread? The majority of people are saying they don't want him. The fuck are you talking about? :lol

[mavsfan1000]

Have you read the thread? The majority of people are saying they don't want him. The fuck are you talking about? :lol
They knew he wasn't coming.

[KL2]

Scared me for a sec. do not want at all. Terrible on both sides of the ball, one of the worst centers in the league, hasn't played a full season these past 3 years or so. This dude wants to go out West, good luck lmao. A Parker, Belli, Diaw, Stoudemire lineup would be the worst in the league by far defensively.

Spurs should be able to pick up something better, they need a backup SF.

[wildbill2u]

If he's not good enough this year for NY to keep him on their pathetic team, why would we want him?

[EVAY]

He is arriving on the same plane as the Oakland Raiders

[G-Dawgg]

His skill set is perfect match for us. He is probably the best pick and roll big man to ever play with Steve Nash. Also his mid range jumper, and size/athleticism would easily be a nice fit.

[Chomag]

How can you say his skill set is not a match for us when he is probably the best pick and roll big man to ever play with Steve Nash on Phoenix. Also his mid range jumper, and size/athleticism would easily be a perfit fit. Dude, did you just start watching basketball in the last year or two? Lol

Is? Dude, have you watched basketball in the last year or two? Lol

[ElNono]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif

[RD2191]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif
:lol

[Chomag]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif

Oh dear god cant breath!!! Thx Elnono!

[Russo21]

He can actually catch a basketball and put it in the basket unlike Splitter, Ayres

[moisaenz]

Is this the spam thread

[Russo21]

Most likely headed to Dallas

[SpurPadre]

Dallas bound and Spur fan will start a thread asking if we should be worried about the Stoudemire signing.

Nah, his defense makes Bonner's D look all world. He's just another old Fuck and still reeks of Sun's blood. Fuck him.

[outmap]

anyone know what amare has left?

Better than Ayres but not Baynes. Think McDyess when he was with the Spurs but with less defense. :toast
If the Spurs sign him and cut Ayres, I'd be a happy man.

[ginobilized]

CIA Pop reverse intrigue so that Dallas goes harder after him
No athleticism left and low BB IQ

[TheGreatYacht]

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[Biggems]

amare fucking sucks. his basketball IQ is complete shit.

now, if we are going to add a big, I say we go after Larry Sanders, a defensive specialist, once the Bucks buy him out.

[DMC]

Not a Spurs type player. I could see him with the Clippers. These guys love to move to teams where they can hide in the roster and blame others for the outcome.

[DMC]

amare fucking sucks. his basketball IQ is complete shit.

now, if we are going to add a big, I say we go after Larry Sanders, a defensive specialist, once the Bucks buy him out.
lol

Sanders is a joke. Defensive specialist.. lol

[benefactor]

amare fucking sucks. his basketball IQ is complete shit.

now, if we are going to add a big, I say we go after Larry Sanders, a defensive specialist, once the Bucks buy him out.
...and a multiple time drug policy offender. How long have you followed the Spurs?

[Biggems]

...and a multiple time drug policy offender. How long have you followed the Spurs?

my entire life......Cadillac Anderson, Alvin Robertson, George Gervin, John Lucas.......just to name a few

I know Sanders has a history of drug abuse. That is why we sign him to a contract that doesn't hurt us if he screws up again. I honestly feel that it could be a win/win for both parties. We get a big who does have legit skills, when sober, and Sanders gets a fresh start and a chance to clean up his act and name before free agency hits this summer.

[Agloco]

I just like stirring the pot tbh :stirpot:

Touché :bobo

[Agloco]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif

One of the all time Classic gifs on ST

[spurs10]

Cuban better hide the fire extinguishers.

[Chillen]

With the roster Dallas has assembled, it would be an utter joke if they didn't at least advance to the WCF, but the West is that crazy this year.

[Budkin]

:lmao Mavs

[G-Dawgg]

Is? Dude, have you watched basketball in the last year or two? Lol
We aren't expecting somebody to be a hero. Just to contribute for a reasonable price. And yes I've watched basketball I was in high school watching Jordan win championships while you we're proably still suckling your mother's tit. Amare can still contribute. The problem with you guys is you always expect a superstar signing that is going to bring us not 1, not 2, not 3 but 20 championships. If McDyess can play here and do well, Amare is a much better player than he was when he came here. Maybe YOU haven't been watching

[BillMc]

http://cdn0.sbnation.com/imported_assets/1057160/untitled-1l7y7l.gif

This is just classic.

[T Park]

McDyess was a better defensive player. Better offensive fit. Terrible comparison.

[G-Dawgg]

Amare is still a way better player now and more useful than McDyess was when he came to the Spurs. But regardless of that opinion, are you saying Stoudamire has nothing to contribute to the Spurs as a player? Don't be ridiculous. People on here can get excited about some JaMychal Green scrub, but not the thought of an established player that got put in a shitty spot where he had to share the rock with Carmelo Anthony? I understand he had injury issues, and we aren't going to get Stoudamire, but his p&r game would have been perfect for the Spurs.

[mkurts]

I think Amare is better than Bonner at least.

We need more offense than defense at this point in the season, but many people here are stupid and don't know shit from bread

[LakerHater]

Amare is still a way better player now and more useful than McDyess was when he came to the Spurs. But regardless of that opinion, are you saying Stoudamire has nothing to contribute to the Spurs as a player? Don't be ridiculous. People on here can get excited about some JaMychal Green scrub, but not the thought of an established player that got put in a shitty spot where he had to share the rock with Carmelo Anthony? I understand he had injury issues, and we aren't going to get Stoudamire, but his p&r game would have been perfect for the Spurs.
this!

Gonna hate to see it work for Barea, Harris, Felton or Ellis!

[Spur|n|Austin]

When was the last time a free agent said they would like to sign with SAS?

Its always "They seem like a good team" then they go find a hookers and coke team.

:lol

[Fireball]

Again very sneaky by the Spurs. They say they are intrigued by a player they would not sign in a million years just to fuck the Mavs because Cuban will sign anyone the Spurs seem interested in ...

[benefactor]

my entire life......Cadillac Anderson, Alvin Robertson, George Gervin, John Lucas.......just to name a few

I know Sanders has a history of drug abuse. That is why we sign him to a contract that doesn't hurt us if he screws up again. I honestly feel that it could be a win/win for both parties. We get a big who does have legit skills, when sober, and Sanders gets a fresh start and a chance to clean up his act and name before free agency hits this summer.
That's nice you know a little Spurs history. However, the rest of your take is pretty silly. The Spurs are focused on repeating, not trying to be a rehab program or trying to motivate a guy that reportedly told the Bucks he didn't want to play basketball anymore. I'd be more inclined to somewhat agree with you if the Spurs were in rebuild mode, but there's just no way in hell they even consider Sanders ATM.

[Ibleedslvrnblk]

No way was he ever coming here. I wouldn't want to play for a team who killed me over and over in playoffs and had a player try to kick out his Achilles.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Felton, Stoudemire, Chandler... isn't this just the Knicks?

[Dex]

Well, that was intriguing.

[SpursFan86]

Even if Sanders did get his shit together, we don't really need him on this current team. He can't play PF...he'd be our 3rd center. He's not a good offensive player, and we already have two great rim protectors in Duncan/Splitter. There might be minutes for him in the regular season (he'd just take Baynes's minutes I guess), but in the playoffs there wouldn't be much of a role for him.

Even if he didn't have a ton of attitude problems, it wouldn't really make sense. Throw those off-the-court issues in, and there's not a chance in hell.

[Dverde]

At least he made a decision quickly. I think he should have went to Portland.

[Darius Bieber]

No surprise. He signed with an actual contender. Let's just let this thread die. Hopefully we don't make a thread everytime a free agent mentions the Spurs.

[Sean Cagney]

No surprise. He signed with an actual contender. Let's just let this thread die. Hopefully we don't make a thread everytime a free agent mentions the Spurs.

You know damn well everytime a Spurs interested in thing or a player interested in the Spurs pops up it will go 10 pages even after they sign elsewhere. Spurs are always on a FA list. You will get those ??? anyone threads too when a player is released and no mention of the Spurs but yet it pops in someones head about a player and they post it. This never gets old.

[Ditty]

You know damn well everytime a Spurs interested in thing or a player interested in the Spurs pops up it will go 10 pages even after they sign elsewhere. Spurs are always on a FA list. You will get those ??? anyone threads too when a player is released and no mention of the Spurs but yet it pops in someones head about a player and they post it. This never gets old.

Darius is a troll I wouldn't take anything he says serious. All boards that I visit are like this. Clutchfans got to twenty pages overnight when Rockets were rumored to try to trade for Dragic. It's a forum all of us fans want to see some excitement, and see something new once in a while.

[SupremeGuy]

Again very sneaky by the Spurs. They say they are intrigued by a player they would not sign in a million years just to fuck the Mavs because Cuban will sign anyone the Spurs seem interested in ...There's a lot of fucking truth in this post, tbh. :lol

[spurs10]

Again very sneaky by the Spurs. They say they are intrigued by a player they would not sign in a million years just to fuck the Mavs because Cuban will sign anyone the Spurs seem interested in ... CI* :pop:

[Sean Cagney]

Darius is a troll I wouldn't take anything he says serious. All boards that I visit are like this. Clutchfans got to twenty pages overnight when Rockets were rumored to try to trade for Dragic. It's a forum all of us fans want to see some excitement, and see something new once in a while.

Thing is as Spurs fans we know it wont happen but it gets entertained and its funny. I see a name and ??? next to their name when not even a FA or rumored, then it gets old lol. Amare was atleast rumored though.