Marc Stein: Spurs are #1 on LaMarcus Aldridge's list

[Uriel]

Only 1,300 more replies and 60,000 more views until this matches the Pau Gasol thread. :lol

[Shastafarian]

Plan C

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[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Plan D


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[Jeremy]

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[ace3g]

Plan S

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[Marcus Bryant]

Spurs can wait. Signing Aldridge would eliminate a good half-decade of slow decline and mediocrity post-Duncan, which is what once upon a time in the back of our minds we expected.

As much as Spurs fans bitch, Aldridge on the team through the 2018-19 season would put the Spurs in a position to have made the playoffs for 29 out of 30 straight seasons (not to mention extend the championship window). What other franchise in modern professional sports has had such a streak?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Of course they're in the running, they got a meeting.

[SpurPadre]

I wouldn't be annoyed. Free agency only began 23 hours ago (although it sure as hell seems longer lol). He will make a decision soon enough.

You're right but then again, why is he requesting a 2nd meeting? It's like he thinks he's in that dumb ass reality show "The Bachelor"

[NASpurs]

Plan D


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This is who the Spurs are ultimately going to sign.

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[Samr]

Kings quickly becoming the 76ers of the west. Because each conference has a god-given right to have a butt to their jokes.

[timvp]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

[Robz4000]

Plan S

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This is now a Scola thread

[FkLA]

'LMA isn't making a life-altering decision in less than 24 hrs. What a drama queen.' :madrun

Jesus christ some people are idiots.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

Now I know this guy is full of it. Not to mention, nobody else has reported that Aldridge plans to narrow his list down to 3.

[Shastafarian]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

This radio guy says he's talking to players. Obviously he's talking to Suns players and peddling it as a scoop. Likely just LMA being a nice guy and not telling them to GTFO.

[Marcus Bryant]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

:tu

[timvp]

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[peacemaker885]

Plan S

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Dayum! Scola thread!!!!!

[SpurPadre]

Now that dude is tweeting that he's been told Aldridge doesn't want to play the 5 and that's why he's leaning toward the Suns.

[timvp]

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[dabom]

Every spurs fan including duncan knows duncan has played center 80% for the past 3 years.

[goliath]

Has anyone other than the Phoenix guy said anything about second meetings?

[Marcus Bryant]

Aldridge not interested in leaving $20+MM guaranteed on the table to waste the rest of his career in Phoenix, as many have done before.

-- Some asshole with wifi (@a$$hole) July 2, 2015

[Dre_7]

'LMA isn't making a life-altering decision in less than 24 hrs. What a drama queen.' :madrun

Jesus christ some people are idiots.

Whats wrong, don't have patience to wait more than 24 hours?

And yes, changing teams is life altering if you have only been playing in one place your whole career.

[Shastafarian]

1) Gets shots up in Portland
2) Portland has (or at least had) a better team than PHX
3) Played PF in Portland
4) $$$$
5)..$$$$

If this radio guy is right then LMA is dumber than we all think.

[DPG21920]

Spurs can wait. Signing Aldridge would eliminate a good half-decade of slow decline and mediocrity post-Duncan, which is what once upon a time in the back of our minds we expected.

As much as Spurs fans bitch, Aldridge on the team through the 2018-19 season would put the Spurs in a position to have made the playoffs for 29 out of 30 straight seasons (not to mention extend the championship window). What other franchise in modern professional sports has had such a streak?

My only concern is if the Spurs took their educated gamble (moving Tiago) and LMA chooses POR, how badly does this hurt Tim's chances next two years (definitely next year)?

Plus, I guess if they can't get a bigger FA, they probably pay Duncan more since it won't matter and push the cap room to next year. They definitely don't have an option to take back the Tiago trade, right ? No way ATL could put everything on hold while guys got snatched up.

[NASpurs]

This guy is a fucking idiot. I wish I can block out reading his tweets from my mind.

[Robz4000]

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:lol thinking Phoenix is anywhere close to title contention

[ace3g]

John Gambadoro @Gambo987
(https://twitter.com/Gambo987)
Suns have what he is looking for 1) Will still get his shots put up numbers 2) Good team that he can be centerpiece 3) Plays Power Forward


John Gambadoro @Gambo987
(https://twitter.com/Gambo987)
4) And he doesn't want to be 2nd or 3rd fiddle..Not at end of career chasing a championship. Can build towards one

[Uriel]

One more note regarding the Splitter deal: The fact that they straight up salary dumped him to Atlanta for nothing almost certainly means that teams inquiring about him in the draft were asking for assets from the Spurs, not the other way around.

[Ice009]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

If this is true, then just like I said on the previous page, this guy is a pussy. Why is he so scared of playing a little bit of center? Sometimes, IMO, optimal lineups might be with him playing center in a small ball lineup.


Also, if this guy is that much of a pussy and is scared to even play one minute at center (hence the reason for him looking at Phoenix as they now have Tyson Chandler as their new full-time center), I don't know if I even want him. Surely, if needed, he can play a few minutes at center each game? Maybe the Spurs can look into getting Robin Lopez as a backup center just so LaMarcus doesn't have to play any center, but that is ridiculous if you ask me. If you want to win the Championship, and especially with the way the league is going now, you're going to have to play a bit of small ball, and LaMarcus would be the center in those lineups.

Any idea how much Robin Lopez would cost? Would they have a MLE amount to spend? Maybe they can try and get him to help appease Aldridge a bit. I assume he's going to be out of the Spurs' price range though.

[SpurPadre]

'LMA isn't making a life-altering decision in less than 24 hrs. What a drama queen.' :madrun

Jesus christ some people are idiots.

LOL, not idiots, just impatient.

[Mr. Body]

He could pass on us for the same reason Gasol passed last year (and Webber and Malone did years ago). He doesn't want to coat-tail on a near-championship roster. He wants to win 'legitimately'.

[MakitTakit]

Sometimes we can look at history as a harbinger of things to come. When LaMarcus was entering his freshman year of high school in the Dallas area back in 2000, Dirk Nowitzki had just completed his 2nd year in the league and was becoming an emerging star. Also at this time, there was a prize free agent at another Texas franchise further south. This free agent played the field and took his time coming to a decision. He toyed with the idea of joining the Orlando Magic, forming something along the lines of the Big Three we saw in Miami recently. Instead, he chose to stay at home and return to San Antonio. The key is, he didn't rush a decision. LaMarcus admires Duncan and is doing the same.

[BillMc]

Aldridge not interested in leaving $20+MM guaranteed on the table to waste the rest of his career in Phoenix, as many have done before.

-- Some asshole with wifi (@a$$hole) July 2, 2015
:lol

[Ron Swanson]

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Not sure LMA is going to play for another 12-15 seasons.

[peacemaker885]

Hes just wants to drive traffic into his twitter feed.

[Uriel]

Spurs can wait. Signing Aldridge would eliminate a good half-decade of slow decline and mediocrity post-Duncan, which is what once upon a time in the back of our minds we expected.

As much as Spurs fans bitch, Aldridge on the team through the 2018-19 season would put the Spurs in a position to have made the playoffs for 29 out of 30 straight seasons (not to mention extend the championship window). What other franchise in modern professional sports has had such a streak?
The Red Wings.

[NASpurs]

Hes just wants to drive traffic into his twitter feed.

Pretty much.

[ace3g]

John Gambadoro ‏@Gambo987 (https://twitter.com/Gambo987) 26s26 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/616452115255312384) If Lamarcus Aldridge agreed to play in Phoenix Suns would have to do one of these 3 things to fit him into salary cap. Tweets to follow


John Gambadoro @Gambo987
(https://twitter.com/Gambo987)Best option Sign and Trade in which 2 of these 3 are gone - PJ, Markieff and Marcus plus to entice Portland likely give up a pick or two

[RD2191]

John dude comes off as a fucking dumbass, tbh. Suns fans are a joke.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

We're now at the point where we're analyzing this rat bastard's tweets. A decision couldn't come soon enough.

[Uriel]

How long is Aldridge going to drag out his decision, tbh? It's 11:45 AM here and I have done zero work in the office so far. Just been refreshing SpursTalk and Twitter. :lol

[SpurPadre]

I hope this Gambabaddododdodododdod dude is really tspence and is trying to fuck over Phoenix fans this time.

[goliath]

Not only is Phoenix a bad choice for the reasons everyone has listed but what about their front office/ownership gives Aldridge any confidence. They ruined the Nash SSOL Suns by being cheap and just ran off their franchise guy who forced a trade to Miami. Forget Mills and Duncan, if there is a second meeting the Spurs should fly Dragic in.

[Marcus Bryant]

My only concern is if the Spurs took their educated gamble (moving Tiago) and LMA chooses POR, how badly does this hurt Tim's chances next two years (definitely next year)?

Plus, I guess if they can't get a bigger FA, they probably pay Duncan more since it won't matter and push the cap room to next year. They definitely don't have an option to take back the Tiago trade, right ? No way ATL could put everything on hold while guys got snatched up.

Not sure of the mechanics, but if you haven't submitted the paperwork to the league office and both teams agree at a later date to not do it, I think that works.

Further, even if they notified the league, I think, again, if both parties agree to rescind the trade, then it can be.

Of course, there's always Atlanta flunking Splitter on his physical if the trade needed to be reversed.

[benfti]

Did they send Patty Mills in case he had to clean up Parkers mess?

[FkLA]

Whats wrong, don't have patience to wait more than 24 hours?

And yes, changing teams is life altering if you have only been playing in one place your whole career.

Yeah, I know. That's exactly what I was getting at.

[FkLA]

Did they send Patty Mills in case he had to clean up Parkers mess?

:lol

[BillMc]

Sometimes we can look at history as a harbinger of things to come. When LaMarcus was entering his freshman year of high school in the Dallas area back in 2000, Dirk Nowitzki had just completed his 2nd year in the league and was becoming an emerging star. Also at this time, there was a prize free agent at another Texas franchise further south. This free agent played the field and took his time coming to a decision. He toyed with the idea of joining the Orlando Magic, forming something along the lines of the Big Three we saw in Miami recently. Instead, he chose to stay at home and return to San Antonio. The key is, he didn't rush a decision. LaMarcus admires Duncan and is doing the same.

This is a very good point. And well said. However, like Duncan in 2000, the longer it draws out the more likely he stays at the place he is now. It's one of the basic recruitment rules. Time kills deals, and if he doesn't find what he's looking for out there, he's more likely to just stay with what he knows (and get paid more). The longer it goes, the better for Portland.

That said, free agency is only 24 hours old. None of us should be remotely impatient at this point.

[Mugen]

He could pass on us for the same reason Gasol passed last year (and Webber and Malone did years ago). He doesn't want to coat-tail on a near-championship roster. He wants to win 'legitimately'.

crofl, how did that turn out for Pau? The answer is probably significantly better than it will turn out for Aldridge if he stays in Portland or signs with the Suns :lol

[Dex]

If this guy is going to be so picky as to be like...I want to win a championship, but I want to be the first option and get all the credit and get max money...

Then fuck off, tbh.

Don't act like Tim Duncan until you have earned it.

[ducks]

He is terrible I live in AZ he sucks

[Kawhi]

How long is Aldridge going to drag out his decision, tbh? It's 11:45 AM here and I have done zero work in the office so far. Just been refreshing SpursTalk and Twitter. :lolhe still has a meeting with the knicks tomorrow

[Marcus Bryant]

Obviously, if the Spurs were able to reverse the trade which has no details, you'd have some damage control with Splitter, and obviously the coziness between the Spurs and Hawks could be an issue to the extent that the new Commissioner wanted to mess with both franchises.

[Holden_Caulfield]

if i was LMA and the spurs werent an option, id go to the bucks

[palangi]

This Arizona guy is coming off pretty desperate.

[Shastafarian]

Honestly him going to PHX isn't terrible if he's going to turn down the Spurs. If he were to go to Houston...








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[BillMc]

How long is Aldridge going to drag out his decision, tbh? It's 11:45 AM here and I have done zero work in the office so far. Just been refreshing SpursTalk and Twitter. :lol

Yep, I'll never get any work done until this is over.

[bklynspursfan]

duncan guards most centers anyway, what's the big deal.

[Samr]

Sometimes we can look at history as a harbinger of things to come. When LaMarcus was entering his freshman year of high school in the Dallas area back in 2000, Dirk Nowitzki had just completed his 2nd year in the league and was becoming an emerging star. Also at this time, there was a prize free agent at another Texas franchise further south. This free agent played the field and took his time coming to a decision. He toyed with the idea of joining the Orlando Magic, forming something along the lines of the Big Three we saw in Miami recently. Instead, he chose to stay at home and return to San Antonio. The key is, he didn't rush a decision. LaMarcus admires Duncan and is doing the same.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least if that's some of what Duncan told him. Did the whole "man to man, this decision is going to change your life. Take your time and do what you feel is right for you personally. Don't rush it. Spurs wouldn't want me to rush a major decision, and we don't want you to rush one either."

Imo, Spurs wouldn't want to sign someone just for the sake of the team. I know that sounds off, but they're about more than that. They'd want the person they sign to be happy about their decision to live in San Antonio and play basketball with the squad. Quality of life thing. One unhappy dude -- no matter how great he is -- is not only contagious to other players, but it's also just not morally right to have him on your team if he doesn't want to be. Remember when they let Sjax go right before the playoffs?

Spurs are happy to wait it out. Spurs fans on the other hand....

[Ice009]

he still has a meeting with the knicks tomorrow

As I said in the previous page, I get him wanting to take his time, I guess I can't really have an issue with that, but why in the F is he meeting with teams like this? Honestly, he's wasting his own time and their time. What's the point of meeting with the Knicks and/or teams like the Raptors?

[Marcus Bryant]

Still, I think at this point Pop has probably brainwashed Splitter to the point that he's happy to do his part to get Aldridge to SA.

[Uriel]

Will he have made his decision 12 hours from now? That's pretty much midnight my time. I'm willing to stay up late waiting for his decision, but not until 2 / 3 AM.

[DPG21920]

Not sure of the mechanics, but if you haven't submitted the paperwork to the league office and both teams agree at a later date to not do it, I think that works.

Further, even if they notified the league, I think, again, if both parties agree to rescind the trade, then it can be.

Of course, there's always Atlanta flunking Splitter on his physical if the trade needed to be reversed.

Definitely know the formal rules, just meant "real world". I highly doubt the Spurs would back out - especially since ATL has now "spent" their cap space on Tiago and other FA's are getting accounted for. They like SA, but I just can't see that happening.

So it's more about the first part - how bad will it hurt Tim's chances in what could be his last two years?

[BillMc]

As I said in the previous page, I get him wanted to take his time, but why the F is he meeting with teams like this? Honestly, he's wasting his own time and their time. What's the point of meeting with the Knicks and/or teams like the Raptors?

Probably out of respect for Phil Jackson and his 11 rings...

[Marcus Bryant]

6) Aldridge doesn't want to play for a franchise with no titles.
7) Aldridge wants to play for a team with a drunkard as an owner, and not a straight up d-bag.

[Kawhi]

As I said in the previous page, I get him wanting to take his time, I guess I can't really have an issue with that, but why in the F is he meeting with teams like this? Honestly, he's wasting his own time and their time. What's the point of meeting with the Knicks and/or teams like the Raptors?free meal

[Robz4000]

Honestly him going to PHX isn't terrible if he's going to turn down the Spurs. If he were to go to Houston...






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Either he joins the Spurs and they're one of the title favorites, or he doesn't and it won't matter who he joind as the Spurs would have a ceiling of 1st/2nd round exit for the time he'd have an impact wherever he went.

[Shastafarian]

As I said in the previous page, I get him wanted to take his time, but why the F is he meeting with teams like this? Honestly, he's wasting his own time and their time. What's the point of meeting with the Knicks and/or teams like the Raptors?

Any team in the East has to be enticing for the mere fact that one elite player can elevate that team to the ECSF or ECF.

[Shastafarian]

Robz: For a year sure. Who knows what 2016-2017 would bring, especially with an expanding cap.

[Vic Petro]

How long is Aldridge going to drag out his decision, tbh? It's 11:45 AM here and I have done zero work in the office so far. Just been refreshing SpursTalk and Twitter. :lol

You won't know until you wake up tomorrow. He's going thru with his Knicks meeting which will presumably be tomorrow morning. If it lasts 2 hours like the rest, the earliest we'd know is around 11am or 12pm tomorrow Los Angeles time, which is 14-15 hours from now.

[Beaverfuzz]

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He lost me at "good team". :lol :bobo

[SpurPadre]

You won't know until you wake up tomorrow. He's going thru with his Knicks meeting which will presumably be tomorrow morning. If it lasts 2 hours like the rest, the earliest we'd know is around 11am or 12pm tomorrow Los Angeles time, which is 14-15 hours from now.

Unless that Phoenix radio host is right about him wanting a 2nd meeting with 3 teams...

[Marcus Bryant]

Definitely know the formal rules, just meant "real world". I highly doubt the Spurs would back out - especially since ATL has now "spent" their cap space on Tiago and other FA's are getting accounted for. They like SA, but I just can't see that happening.

So it's more about the first part - how bad will it hurt Tim's chances in what could be his last two years?

If I had to guess, ATL had a good feel for who they wanted to touch base with in free agency among the first tier free agents. Further, what details are really left? A deal not involving any Hawks contracts would lead to some mix of draft rights and future draft picks. What is left to discuss? Only if the Spurs don't need the cap space because Aldridge or another FA doesn't sign then maybe they take back a contract as opposed to rights and/or picks? That's the only scenario that makes sense, but at the end of the day, even with a salary dump, you aren't trading away the rotting corpse of Brendan Haywood's NBA career. You should receive good value in exchange for Splitter with 2 yrs/$17 mil left, especially with next year's salary cap increase pretty much guaranteeing that every bigman in the league makes $10+ mil per.

[Samr]

David Kahn: Crazy Exec v1.0

Sam Hinkie: Crazy Exec v2.0

Vivek: windows vista

[Uriel]

You won't know until you wake up tomorrow. He's going thru with his Knicks meeting which will presumably be tomorrow morning. If it lasts 2 hours like the rest, the earliest we'd know is around 11am or 12pm tomorrow Los Angeles time, which is 14-15 hours from now.
That's like, 2 / 3 AM in my time zone. Fuck...

[rjv]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.

Apparently, Gambo got CIA pop to tell him who plays C for the Spurs if LMA is on the roster.

[DPG21920]

The frustration shouldn't be with LMA (although, it's surprising how many teams he's allowing to court him), but with all the damn stupid rumors.

GTFO with Suns stuff. Seriously.

[Ditty]

I think a second meeting would work out in our advantage for Pop to tell Aldridge how much Phoenix sucks and that their owner is terrible.

I'm 100% sure Aldridge makes his decision tomorrow. I'm excited and nervous at the same time :lol

[rjv]

He lost me at "good team". :lol :bobo

Yeah, this guy is embellishing with each tweet.

[Shastafarian]

GTFO with Suns stuff. Seriously.
The tree of Woj decreed it.

[Beaverfuzz]

Not sure LMA is going to play for another 12-15 seasons.

:lol :bobo

[Vic Petro]

Unless that Phoenix radio host is right about him wanting a 2nd meeting with 3 teams...


That's like, 2 / 3 AM in my time zone. Fuck...

Yes this is the earliest we'd possibly know. Good bet it will take longer. Get some sleep.

[DPG21920]

If I had to guess, ATL had a good feel for who they wanted to touch base with in free agency among the first tier free agents. Further, what details are really left? A deal not involving any Hawks contracts would lead to some mix of draft rights and future draft picks. What is left to discuss? Only if the Spurs don't need the cap space because Aldridge or another FA doesn't sign then maybe they take back a contract as opposed to rights and/or picks? That's the only scenario that makes sense, but at the end of the day, even with a salary dump, you aren't trading away the rotting corpse of Brendan Haywood's NBA career. You should receive good value in exchange for Splitter with 2 yrs/$17 mil left, especially with next year's salary cap increase pretty much guaranteeing that every bigman in the league makes $10 mil per.

Agreed - wasn't really worried about the details of the trade. More just thinking out loud if there was any shot that Tiago doesn't get traded in the event LMA says no. I dont see any scenario.

[Kool Bob Love]

Damn this thread is buzzin.

[Beaverfuzz]

Will he have made his decision 12 hours from now? That's pretty much midnight my time. I'm willing to stay up late waiting for his decision, but not until 2 / 3 AM.

No, this I can guarantee.

[DPG21920]

It's just funny that at the rate this is going, the Knicks are going to get LMA considering every visit he walks out of "he's really impressed and was fully engaged asking probing questions". :lol

[Axegrinder]

As I said in the previous page, I get him wanting to take his time, I guess I can't really have an issue with that, but why in the F is he meeting with teams like this? Honestly, he's wasting his own time and their time. What's the point of meeting with the Knicks and/or teams like the Raptors?Simple..smart ppl dont burn bridges. What if NY looks better in 3yrs and he wants to move? And he already made the commitments to visit so you follow through..simple stuff here. Wont even go into the agent angle/s

[Marcus Bryant]

Splitter flunks physical.
Spurs & Hawks agreed to rescind trade.
Spurs & Hawks never submitted paperwork ('rumors were bogus')

The lack of any detail is rather telling. Has either organization actually acknowledged that there is a deal? I don't see anything on their websites. So far maybe we have a reporter or two who is held out to dry, but if this was a done deal we'd at least know what the Spurs were getting in return.

[dabom]

Gn guys. Going to sleep. Round 2 tomorrow.

[tholdren]

bottle #2 done - LOL this shit is more retarded than I thought. I joust read the whole 78 pages: HILARIOUS. Gotta love the rumors

[manufan10]

:lol Still no report of "only 3 teams" or "second meeting with said 3 teams tomorrow." Dude is a hack.

[ElNono]

Aldridge not interested in leaving $20+MM guaranteed on the table to waste the rest of his career in Phoenix, as many have done before.

-- Some asshole with wifi (@a$$hole) July 2, 2015

:lmao

[BillMc]

It's just funny that at the rate this is going, the Knicks are going to get LMA considering every visit he walks out of "he's really impressed and was fully engaged asking probing questions". :lol

Hit the nail on the head. Which team would admit it went bad? They all say the same thing. You could spill coffee all over LaMarcus and you'd spin it as a positive).

[ElNono]

Gambo is just trying to get Sunsfan pumped up... not a bad idea when your owner is Robert Sarver, tbh

[DPG21920]

I don't think so necessarily. The details part are so minor because the major part is Tiago for cap space. I don't think it's a matter of a trade being done or not.

Don't really see anyway this Tiago trade doesn't go through no matter what. ATL just couldn't do that.

[NBAFan]

LMA is staying in Portland. If he wanted to bolt to spurs he could have done today! He is having 2nd thoughts now. May be want to earn that extra 1 year Portland gives him.

[Mugen]

:lol we should bring in Tyson Chandler, who's been a Phoenix Sun for about 6 minutes, to tell you how much he loves the franchise....

[Shastafarian]

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[DPG21920]

Today was explosive though. The most activity I can ever remember on a first day of FA.

[Obstructed_View]

If Aldridge doesn't decide well before this thread hits 100 pages I imagine the Spurs will sign someone else or rescind the Splitter trade.

[BillMc]

:lol we should bring in Tyson Chandler, who's been a Phoenix Sun for about 6 minutes, to tell you how much he loves the franchise....

Yeah, Goran Dragic just loved it there....oh, wait....

[Obstructed_View]

LMA is staying in Portland. If he wanted to bolt to spurs he could have done today! He is having 2nd thoughts now. May be want to earn that extra 1 year Portland gives him.

I think that's probably right. He needed his ego stroked and then he'll return to Portland because they give him the most money.

[tholdren]

smh phx still doing what phx does - be irrelevant. Jared Dudley Superstar

[RD2191]

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Dude is having a minor meltdown, imo.

[look_at_g_shred]

Dude is having a minor meltdown, imo.
Is that Darius bieber tbh?

[palangi]

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Thick with desperation

[timvp]

Someone introduce that Phoenician to commas, please.

[HI-FI]

:lol we should bring in Tyson Chandler, who's been a Phoenix Sun for about 6 minutes, to tell you how much he loves the franchise....
LMA: "so what's the weather and nightlife like?"
TC:"yeah um ya know shit's real."

[RD2191]

Is that Darius bieber tbh?
:lolbieber is dat nigga tbh

[Marcus Bryant]

Someone introduce that Phoenician to commas, please.

:tu

[BillMc]

LMA is staying in Portland. If he wanted to bolt to spurs he could have done today! He is having 2nd thoughts now. May be want to earn that extra 1 year Portland gives him.

I agree that the longer this goes on, the more likely he is to stay in Portland.

That said, his NY meeting is Thursday. We can't expect to hear anything before that anyway.

[ElNono]

:lmao if the Spurs end up landing LMA over the Suns... how much more can they hate us?

[look_at_g_shred]

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Why's he re-tweeting himself?

[HI-FI]

:lmao if the Spurs end up landing LMA over the Suns... how much more can they hate us?
Have you seen Thread downstairs today? Yowzers...

[Wu36]

I hope LMA doesn't call after midnight.

[Samr]

SpursNation (https://twitter.com/SA_Spurs_Nation/status/616459819076190208/photo/1) reporting Aldridge has chosen the spurs

[Mr. Body]

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Time to quit tweeting, Phoenix-bro.

[Thompson]

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Ask us again in a week. Soon one of those teams will be even less like the other - and you're not going to like it.

[beirmeistr]

Someone introduce that Phoenician to commas, please.

somebody put that guy in a comma

[BillMc]

I hope LMA doesn't call after midnight.
:lmao

Thank you for that, it made me laugh out loud.

[Marcus Bryant]

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And yet, :lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2: :lobt2:

[timvp]

SpursNation (express news) reporting Aldridge has chosen the spurs

What?

[Silver&Black]

Is that Darius bieber tbh?

:lol :tu


:lolbieber is dat nigga tbh

:td

[BillMc]

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This guy is beginning to sound less and less like a news source, and more like a player fan...

[timvp]

What?

Oh, just a random Twitterite.

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[Samr]

Edited post to include link.

Here it is.
(https://twitter.com/SA_Spurs_Nation/status/616459819076190208/photo/1)
Someone please tell me (or don't) I'm missing something?

[Aztecfan03]

Even if this dude ultimately picks us, I'll still be annoyed he made the team and the fans sweat this much and seriously had a hard time between us and the Suns.
:violin

[RD2191]

:lol :tu



:td
Tf.

[Marcus Bryant]

So the real championship is in July?

[look_at_g_shred]

This guy is beginning to sound less and less like a news source, and more like a player fan...
Dude is just throwing his opinions out there :lol acting like he knows how the Spurs are going to play LMA :lol

[manufan10]

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[BillMc]

Dude is just throwing his opinions out there :lol acting like he knows how the Spurs are going to play LMA :lol

True, bro.

[Marcus Bryant]

Oh, just a random Twitterite.

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http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/teamsites/images/legacy/spurs/holt_headshot.png Where's that dog praying pic you used to post?

[manufan10]

Someone needs to get on Twitter and start trolling him... Use Thread's shtick 0 & Forever. :lol

[Obstructed_View]

The only thing that would be better than getting Aldridge would be getting him after he announces to Phil that he's going to San Antonio.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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Come on now. This is just getting ridiculous. These twitter accounts keep getting more and more bogus and unreliable.

[look_at_g_shred]

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:lmao random ideas bruh

[manufan10]

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/teamsites/images/legacy/spurs/holt_headshot.png Where's that dog praying pic you used to post?

http://www.dogster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ed900dd01204ec5a5e78b0cd17aab510.jpg

[Aztecfan03]

You're right but then again, why is he requesting a 2nd meeting? It's like he thinks he's in that dumb ass reality show "The Bachelor"
that's even if you assume the arizona radio guy is right. And i wouldn't mind it, He's still doing this stuff quickly.

[Marcus Bryant]

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I've been knowing Derrick Dial since 1997.

[Samr]

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Key words: "MAY BE"

As in "I may be right, but by saying that I am reserving the right to be wrong."

[Marcus Bryant]

http://www.dogster.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/ed900dd01204ec5a5e78b0cd17aab510.jpg

http://i.cdn.turner.com/nba/nba/teamsites/images/legacy/spurs/holt_headshot.png There's that dog! I used to have one just like him. Damn train.

[manufan10]

Come on now. This is just getting ridiculous. These twitter accounts keep getting more and more bogus and unreliable.


:lmao random ideas bruh

Yeah, I don't understand why LMA would try to convince Jordan to go to Portland if the Spurs and Suns are the top contenders.

[look_at_g_shred]

San sheriff the man thats been in every meeting. He dusguises as a janitor to get inside information IMHO.

[Aztecfan03]

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Spurs have a player named Tim Duncan, tbh.
i know. Duncan starts at C and we will probably sign a decent backup.

[Marcus Bryant]

Oh, just a random Twitterite.

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If true, light up The Alamo in Silver & Black.

[BatManu20]

I see this thread is still going strong lol. Every time I check back in, it's another 5 or 6 pages ahead. Spurfan is hungry..

[Beaverfuzz]

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hahahaha, hey bro, I'm going here so you should come too, but the Suns are even with the Spurs.

Professor Cuckoo Bananas! :bobo

[Silver&Black]

Tf.

Just saying mi negro....

Not a big fan of the Bieber tbh.

[BatManu20]

The Kobe effect.

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[BillMc]

The only thing that would be better than getting Aldridge would be getting him after he announces to Phil that he's going to San Antonio.

If LaMarcus were to go into the meeting with Phil wearing a "Kiss my asterisk" shirt with a Spurs logo, he'd be my hero for life. Wouldn't care where he signed or how many buckets he made...

[Mugen]

I see this thread is still going strong lol. Every time I check back in, it's another 5 or 6 pages ahead. Spurfan is hungry..

Uh, yeah.

[Aztecfan03]

'LMA isn't making a life-altering decision in less than 24 hrs. What a drama queen.' :madrun

Jesus christ some people are idiots.


Whats wrong, don't have patience to wait more than 24 hours?

And yes, changing teams is life altering if you have only been playing in one place your whole career.

FkLA was being sarcastic and mocking those mad at LMA.

[BillMc]

The Kobe effect.

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Fighting with Shaq and Howard, throwing Pau and Lamar under the buss repeatedly, taking all the money, not passing the ball....it took awhile but its coming back to haunt him... Kobe hasn't been relevant on the court for 3 years and counting...

[timvp]

I've been knowing Derrick Dial since 1997.

:lmao

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Oh, just a random Twitterite.

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How reliable could Spurs Nation really be? I mean, what source are they hearing from that we and other reporters aren't?

[spurraider21]

Even if this dude ultimately picks us, I'll still be annoyed he made the team and the fans sweat this much and seriously had a hard time between us and the Suns.
he's deciding where he and his family will be located for the next 4 years tbh

[Marcus Bryant]

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'Hey, DeAndre, come here and play for a dollar.'

'No.'

[Beaverfuzz]

How reliable could Spurs Nation really be? I mean, what source are they hearing from that we and other reporters aren't?

They know this man.

http://progators.blogs.gatorsports.com/files/2013/05/MattBonner.jpg

[BatManu20]

Fighting with Shaq and Howard, throwing Pau and Lamar under the buss repeatedly, taking all the money, not passing the ball....it took awhile but its coming back to haunt him... Kobe hasn't been relevant on the court for 3 years and counting...


http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/original/19/197638/2761179-3195564301-25263.jpg

[Shastafarian]

How reliable could Spurs Nation really be? I mean, what source are they hearing from that we and other reporters aren't?

I'd wager it came down from the initial tweet from David Pick. But who knows. No chance it's legit enough to report in the major media outlets.

[manufan10]

How reliable could Spurs Nation really be? I mean, what source are they hearing from that we and other reporters aren't?

It's probably that Euro writer that someone compared to Woj.. He's been the only guy to say LMA to the Spurs. I'm guessing that's their "source."

[Mugen]

:lol Seriously, this guy is about to make a life altering decision, give him some breathing room. I'm sure most of you no-necks take just as long at the Whataburger drive thru tbh.

[Sean Cagney]

Fighting with Shaq and Howard, throwing Pau and Lamar under the buss repeatedly, taking all the money, not passing the ball....it took awhile but its coming back to haunt him... Kobe hasn't been relevant on the court for 3 years and counting...
Karma caught up to him and now he can spend his last few years with his contract on a shitty team and lose.... A source who said nobody wants to play with him a few years back was dead on.

[BatManu20]

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[look_at_g_shred]

:lol Seriously, this guy is about to make a life altering decision, give him some breathing room. I'm sure most of you no-necks take just as long at the Whataburger drive thru tbh.
The Monterrey or the patty melt..the patty melt!! Oh wait! The honey BBQ sandwich or the A-1? Shit ..this gon take a while.

[RD2191]

:lol Seriously, this guy is about to make a life altering decision, give him some breathing room. I'm sure most of you no-necks take just as long at the Whataburger drive thru tbh.
Fuck you.

l always go with the chicken strips.

[Mugen]

Yeah you would, rob.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

It's probably that Euro writer that someone compared to Woj.. He's been the only guy to say LMA to the Spurs. I'm guessing that's their "source."

That report came much earlier though, so I'd think they'd mention him instead of a vague "sources".

[Marcus Bryant]

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If there was one mofo who should spend his last NBA season chasing a title with the Spurs.

[manufan10]

:lol Seriously, this guy is about to make a life altering decision, give him some breathing room. I'm sure most of you no-necks take just as long at the Whataburger drive thru tbh.

Monterrey Melt. Every single time. :lol

[Aztecfan03]

'LMA isn't making a life-altering decision in less than 24 hrs. What a drama queen.' :madrun

Jesus christ some people are idiots.


Will he have made his decision 12 hours from now? That's pretty much midnight my time. I'm willing to stay up late waiting for his decision, but not until 2 / 3 AM.

No he won't. because meeting probably won't start until that time. Definitely won't be finished with the knicks by then. Just hope there is news by the time you wake up.

[Malik Hairston]

My phone has been dead all evening and it's Canada Day, thought there would be an announcement by now, can't believe this nigga is considering the fucking Phoenix Suns:lmao

[spurspokesman]

I think this is all a "don't burn your bridges type of situation " and the FO has already been given an answer off the record.

[BillMc]

Are Pop, Timmy and the gang still "hanging around" waiting for this supposed second meeting? Or did they fly back to SA?

[BillMc]

I think this is all a "don't burn your bridges type of situation " and the FO has already been given an answer off the record.

I agree. We might see a decision shortly after LMA boots Phil out of the room. Of course, all is speculation...

[goliath]

@JabariJYoung: @clanceman65 Spurs or Portland.... This Suns stuff is amusing, but don't think it's real. I could be wrong, doubtful tho

[BatManu20]

Seeing so many mixed "reports" on Twitter that I have no idea what the hell is going on anymore :lol. I want to believe the numerous unreliable and unofficial Spurs fan accounts that apparently it's a "done deal" and will be announced tomorrow, but I doubt they hold any merit whatsoever.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Kobe hasn't been relevant on the court for 3 years and counting...

Au contraire, I think he is having a very profound effect on the on-court Lakers of the forseeable future.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Who is Jabari Young and why should we care? (serious question, want to believe the guy)

[LakerHater]

Oh, just a random Twitterite.

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Why?

[look_at_g_shred]

Who is Jabari Young and why should we care? (serious question, want to believe the guy)
Used to cover the Spurs.

[BatManu20]

For as many Spurs fans as there are that want LMA in SA, you'd think they'd know he couldn't wear #12 if he came here :lol


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CI4VxA7VAAAXaMn.jpg

[RD2191]

Who is Jabari Young and why should we care? (serious question, want to believe the guy)
Covered the Spurs for awhile.

[Uriel]

The frustration shouldn't be with LMA (although, it's surprising how many teams he's allowing to court him), but with all the damn stupid rumors.

GTFO with Suns stuff. Seriously.
Woj and Stein were the ones spreading that information, though. I wouldn't exactly call the reporting of two of the most credible and respected sports journalists of the NBA "rumors."

[goliath]

Who is Jabari Young and why should we care? (serious question, want to believe the guy)
Covered the Spurs. Now covers the Blazers for, I think, Comcast sports

Philly dude, covering the Trail Blazers & NBA at Comcast SportsNet Northwest...thoughts are my own...not my employers... email me at [email protected]

[DPG21920]

It's rumors in the context of it being illogical. Not that they weren't told that. Many times, they aren't analyzing the situation -they are just passing along what they hear and they are hearing a lot about PHX. It's bogus.

[BatManu20]

I'd take advantage of this, tbh.

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[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Covered the Spurs. Now covers the Blazers for, I think, Comcast sports

Philly dude, covering the Trail Blazers & NBA at Comcast SportsNet Northwest...thoughts are my own...not my employers... email me at [email protected]

Thanks.

[NASpurs]

82 pages already? This thread has a rocket up its ass.

[ducks]

David Teran ‏@davidteran BobbyMarks42 @WojYahooNBA sounds like the Spurs have a firm commitment from Aldridge.

[Beaverfuzz]

Covered the Spurs. Now covers the Blazers for, I think, Comcast sports

Philly dude, covering the Trail Blazers & NBA at Comcast SportsNet Northwest...thoughts are my own...not my employers... email me at [email protected]

aka assclown.com

[Beaverfuzz]

82 pages already? This thread has a rocket up its ass.


http://progators.blogs.gatorsports.com/files/2013/05/MattBonner.jpg

[Obstructed_View]

If LaMarcus were to go into the meeting with Phil wearing a "Kiss my asterisk" shirt with a Spurs logo, he'd be my hero for life. Wouldn't care where he signed or how many buckets he made...

Actually just making Phil have to get out of his giant chair and stagger to a meaningless meeting is enough for me.

[NASpurs]

Bro, I can't tell if you hate me or not by quoting me with such a huge Boner picture.

[Sean Cagney]

David Teran ‏@davidteran BobbyMarks42 @WojYahooNBA sounds like the Spurs have a firm commitment from Aldridge.
Same bullshit source..... Don't believe it until it is done Ducks. One guy started this today.

[DPG21920]

Interesting "retweet" from Woj with regards to a comment from Bobby Marks - read into it what you will:

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[Uriel]

:lol Gambo987 is the new tspence26 :lol

[Vic Petro]

aka assclown.com

:lol

[Mugen]

Interesting "retweet" from Woj with regards to a comment from Bobby Marks - read into it what you will:

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Just another knock on the Kings tbh. Doubt it's LMA related.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Bobby Marks is giving Gambo a run for the crown though.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Interesting "retweet" from Woj with regards to a comment from Bobby Marks - read into it what you will:

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Not relevant at all. He is referring to the Kings doing a salary dump without having an agreement with a player.

[Beaverfuzz]

Interesting "retweet" from Woj with regards to a comment from Bobby Marks - read into it what you will:

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Because there are no other players out there to be had for LMA's $$$. Stupid exists. :bobo

THERE IS NO ONE ELSE WHO CAN TAKE YOUR SPOT, WE'RE ALL SCREWED!

http://suptg.thisisnotatrueending.com/archive/30031316/images/1391584466599.jpg

[ironman2886]

Every team Lamarcus met with feel they have a chance. Jesus Christ.

http://theashleysrealityroundup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/rose1.jpg

[Aztecfan03]

:lol Gambo987 is the new tspence26 :lol

Where is that Don guy to chastise him?

[BillMc]

Actually just making Phil have to get out of his giant chair and stagger to a meaningless meeting is enough for me.

Agreed.

[Uriel]

Hopefully a full night of sleep will convince Aldridge to come to his senses that the Phoenix Suns are not a serious contender. :lol

[RD2191]

Who did the Kings get rid of?

[Obstructed_View]

Who did the Kings get rid of?

George Karl, right?

[RD2191]

George Karl, right?
:lolDon't know. Doubt it.

[Marcus Bryant]

George Karl, right?

Hey, it's me or Cousins.

Ummm.....

[ElNono]

When I get nervous about all this LMA shit, I go check Lakersground... now THAT's misery :lol

[TheGoldStandard]

When I get nervous about all this LMA shit, I go check Lakersground... now THAT's misery :lol

Theyre gonna overpay Ed Davis.

[RD2191]

When I get nervous about all this LMA shit, I go check Lakersground... now THAT's misery :lol
Have you checked the Blazers forum? Pretty epic meltdown a few days ago.

[ElNono]

Have you checked the Blazers forum? Pretty epic meltdown a few days ago.

:lol no, i'll check it out later

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Who did the Kings get rid of?

Sixers got:
Nik Stauskas
Jason Thompson
Carl Landry
Future 1st
Future right to swap two other 1st round picks

Kings got:
dicked
Future 2nd rounder

My god, it feels a lot uglier now that I just typed it out.

[Axegrinder]

Kings dumped Thompson Landry and Stauskus

edit:u beat me tooth

[Holden_Caulfield]

woj is literally keeping yahoo afloat :lol

[xellos88330]

Glad I finally decided to stop keeping track of this for a bit. Hopefully we hear something tomorrow!

[manufan10]

Sixers got:
Nik Stauskas
Jason Thompson
Carl Landy
Future 1st
Future right to swap two other 1st round picks

Kings got:
dicked
Future 2nd rounder

My god, it feels a lot uglier now that I just typed it out.

:lol

[Obstructed_View]

Have you checked the Blazers forum? Pretty epic meltdown a few days ago.

The good news is that, unlike all the other teams, if the Spurs miss out on Aldridge, they're still contenders next year.

[RD2191]

Sixers got:
Nik Stauskas
Jason Thompson
Carl Landry
Future 1st
Future right to swap two other 1st round picks

Kings got:
dicked
Future 2nd rounder

My god, it feels a lot uglier now that I just typed it out.
Damn.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

1. I can't believe the Kings are already giving up on Stauskas.
2. I can't believe they're giving up on Stauskas so they can chase Ellis, Rondo and Matthews.
3. I should believe this cause it's the fucking Kings.

[Das Texan]

As much as things change in Sacramento, the more they stay the same.

[apalisoc_9]

It's already a done deal.

Two year verbally agreed upon deal between Aldridge and the Spurs...My sources have confirmed this.

Either tom it's announced or from what I am hearing the third of July.

[RD2191]

This is some bullshit. Fuck.

[manufan10]

This is some bullshit. Fuck.

Show off your new name homie.

[RD2191]

Show off your new name homie.
:nope

[apalisoc_9]

This is some bullshit. Fuck.

dude, I'm told it's a done deal...

[Uriel]

The Suns don't make any sense logically. But seeing so many reports from so many credible reporters worries me.

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[RD2191]

dude, I'm told it's a done deal...
Hopefully. I risked a name change for that dude.

[Uriel]

1. I can't believe the Kings are already giving up on Stauskas.
2. I can't believe they're giving up on Stauskas so they can chase Ellis, Rondo and Matthews.
3. I should believe this cause it's the fucking Kings.
George Karl was reported to want to compile as much veteran talent as he could so he could rack up his total wins and surpass Nelson's record.

[Uriel]

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[Obstructed_View]

1. I can't believe the Kings are already giving up on Stauskas.
2. I can't believe they're giving up on Stauskas so they can chase Ellis, Rondo and Matthews.
3. I should believe this cause it's the fucking Kings.

Agreed. But I can't believe he couldn't get minutes because of Collison. They might as well let someone else have him.

[RD2191]

Thought west was signing with the Knicks?

[Uriel]

Seeking title contender, Pacers' David West targeting Spurs and Warriors

David West is willing to put his money where his mouth is – even if he loses quite a bit of it in the process.
According to a person with knowledge of his situation, the free agent forward who declined a $12.2 million player option to stay with the Indiana Pacers next season, has serious interest in playing for the San Antonio Spurs or the Golden State Warriors. The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because of the private nature of the free agency process.

West, the 34-year-old who was an All Star while with the New Orleans Hornets in 2008 and 2009, would have to take a veteran's minimum deal to play with the Warriors ($1.49 million annually) and would likely take a significant pay cut to play for the Spurs. But as he told WTHR's Bob Kravitz in an interview on Wednesday, he is hell-bent on playing for a contender.

"At this point in my career, it's all about winning," West said. "And again, I don't want to be in a position where we're just fighting to make the playoffs, I want to be in a spot where we can legitimately taste the finals."

No better way, then, than to join one of the NBA's past two champions.

The Spurs are currently in the running for free agent forward LaMarcus Aldridge, but West's team-first fabric and reliable production (11.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game last season) would be a tremendous fit.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/07/02/david-west-free-agency-spurs-warriors/29605207/

Can you imagine a big lineup of Duncan / Aldridge / Diaw / West? We'd easily have the best front court in the NBA.

[BillMc]

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For the min, sure...

[sexinthatsx]

As much as things change in Sacramento, the more they stay the same.

It's not the players... it's the organization.

[manufan10]

Thought west was signing with the Knicks?

He shot that down quick. He said he wanted to go to a contending team, and said the Knicks were nowhere near being considered a contender.

[RD2191]

He shot that down quick. He said he wanted to go to a contending team, and said the Knicks were nowhere near being considered a contender.
I see. And lol knicks.

[Malik Hairston]

West doesn't have much left, but he would be a really solid 4th big, tbh..

Spurs may need defenders at that point, though..

[Aztecfan03]

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WOuld be sweet if we got him and aldridge and manu came back but we'd still need another Center.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

No way we could get them all, but Duncan/Aldridge/West/Diaw would flat out fucking bully every frontcourt. Offense overload.

[DPG21920]

Well, if West is talking contender only, he's probably looking at POR, PHX, TOR, LAL, NY, HOU, DAL, SA

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Well, if West is talking contender only, he's probably looking at POR, PHX, TOR, LAL, NY, HOU, DAL, SA

Tbh he should only look at teams that have no titles so it can be extra special when they win.

[BillMc]

Well, if West is talking contender only, he's probably looking at POR, PHX, TOR, LAL, NY, HOU, DAL, SA

:lol

[Uriel]

Tbh he should only look at teams that have no titles so it can be extra special when they win.
:lmao

[manufan10]

Well, if West is talking contender only, he's probably looking at POR, PHX, TOR, LAL, NY, HOU, DAL, SA

:lol