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

[nowitzkikopf]

I hope this happens.

for real. time to man the fuck up and tell him to decide.

[Aztecfan03]

I can't find any tweet that confirms they actually are meeeting today. just that pop wants to and is in LA

[ducks]

most of the time nothing happens tell the 4 of july lots of movement
just mostly no movement tell their 1 fas sign

[ducks]

most of the time nothing happens tell the 4 of july lots of movement
just mostly no movement tell their 1 fas sign

[UZER]

Pop isn't one to drag things out.

Except playoff games with intentional fouling.

[nowitzkikopf]

most of the time nothing happens tell the 4 of july lots of movement
just mostly no movement tell their 1 fas sign

wait what?

[nowitzkikopf]

Except playoff games with intentional fouling.

zing

[Aztecfan03]

wait what?
don't mind him

[baseline bum]

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[daledondale]

most of the time nothing happens tell the 4 of july lots of movement
just mostly no movement tell their 1 fas sign
https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/superman-getting-drunk-gif.gif

[timvp]

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cookie_monster_waiting.gif

[lmbebo]

http://www.reactiongifs.us/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cookie_monster_waiting.gif


:lol:toast

[BillMc]

http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-sign-the-contract-6.png

[dabom]

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[Obstructed_View]

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[Aztecfan03]

http://ak-hdl.buzzfed.com/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr03/10/10/anigif_enhanced-buzz-27231-1394460183-18.gif:violin:violin:violin

[hater]

About to grill and start round 2 of the drinking marathon niggas. See ya on the other side :lol

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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Wish Aldridge was as real as DJ

[NASpurs]

617048523310116864

Like DPG21920 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13014) was saying, this should speed things up.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

617048952630853632

Aldridge, stop being a punk

[spursince#99]

Spurs fans on twitter: please stop harassing Aldridge in his mentions. It's not a good omen. However, the decision will be made within the 48 hours. Enjoy your day.

[Spurs9]

https://kap547.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/twitle-thumb.gif

[Manu20]

it said afternoon i think. It is only 5 minutes after noon right now.

Ahh okay thanks....Hopefully Pop can close the deal today and we get an announcement later today. Can't really fault LMA for taking his time (Well not really its been only 3 days) for us regular folks we have never dealt with making million dollar decisions lol

[BillMc]

617048523310116864

Wish Aldridge was as real as DJ

Going to be a lousy offseason for the Guests.

[SPURt]

Let's ask George Gervin who he thinks we should pursue instead of Aldridge:

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orlando-magic/magic-basketblog/os-mbb-george-gervin-tobias-harris-orlando-magic-spurs-20130403-post.html

[Obstructed_View]

Like DPG21920 (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=13014) was saying, this should speed things up.

All dominoes falling except the first one. :lol

[BillMc]

https://kap547.files.wordpress.com/2014/05/twitle-thumb.gif
:lol

[nowitzkikopf]

https://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/superman-getting-drunk-gif.gif


don't mind him

LOL

[Aztecfan03]

Spurs fans on twitter: please stop harassing Aldridge in his mentions. It's not a good omen. However, the decision will be made within the 48 hours. Enjoy your day.
exactly keep it to spurstalk or what appears like a terrible fanbase may change his mind.

[BillMc]

This feels weirdly like the 2000 presidential election....

[Beaverfuzz]

About to grill and start round 2 of the drinking marathon niggas. See ya on the other side :lol

Enjoy the tube steak

[Obstructed_View]

Well, see you guys in a couple of days when Lamarcus decides to call everyone in for one last meeting.

[GSH]

My wife just called and said an article hit her phone that said Aldridge and Matthews had both signed with Dallas. She just saw the headline - it was the article by DAVID Aldridge, saying that Matthews had gone to Dallas.

But for just a minute, I got a taste of what it would feel like if Aldridge doesn't come to SA. When it looked real, it was pretty damned depressing. No Splitter, no Baynes, and no LMA. AND pretty much all of the Plan B's gone. My first thought was, "Oh man, there are some epic fucking meltdowns on SpursTalk."

If he doesn't decide to come to SA, he has royally screwed the Spurs.

[pgardn]

About to grill and start round 2 of the drinking marathon niggas. See ya on the other side :lol

An admirable distraction I must say.

[Beaverfuzz]

This feels weirdly like the 2000 presidential election....

No that one was obvious.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Gary Neal to the Wizards.

[Aztecfan03]

Ahh okay thanks....Hopefully Pop can close the deal today and we get an announcement later today. Can't really fault LMA for taking his time (Well not really its been only 3 days) for us regular folks we have never dealt with making million dollar decisions lol
i thought it was happening this afternoon, but i can't find any tweet that says they are even meeting again, so idk.

[ducks]

nba tv guy says it is a no braining basically for lma to go to the spurs if he wants money and winning
almost is shopping to much

[ducks]

double post

[ducks]

Gary Neal to the Wizards.
Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 7m7 minutes ago
Free agent guard Gary Neal has agreed to a one-year, $2.1M deal with Washington, league source tells Yahoo.

[dabom]

My wife just called and said an article hit her phone that said Aldridge and Matthews had both signed with Dallas. She just saw the headline - it was the article by DAVID Aldridge, saying that Matthews had gone to Dallas.

But for just a minute, I got a taste of what it would feel like if Aldridge doesn't come to SA. When it looked real, it was pretty damned depressing. No Splitter, no Baynes, and no LMA. AND pretty much all of the Plan B's gone. My first thought was, "Oh man, there are some epic fucking meltdowns on SpursTalk."

If he doesn't decide to come to SA, he has royally screwed the Spurs.

That feels though. :depressed

[GSH]

This feels weirdly like the 2000 presidential election....


At least there's a possibility of something good happening this time.

[nowitzkikopf]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 7m7 minutes ago
Free agent guard Gary Neal has agreed to a one-year, $2.1M deal with Washington, league source tells Yahoo.

faacck

[Aztecfan03]

This feels weirdly like the 2000 presidential election....
hopefully it turns out just as good.

[ducks]

oh no neal will convince west to go to wizards!

[DPG21920]

All good news. I really think basketball wise RoLO was the last chance for POR to sell LMA. The money may still be enough though.

But I fully expect news to drop about Jordan soon. Once that does, and hopefully it's Dallas, IMO that cuts it down to SA or POR with SA having to be a favorite.

[hater]

That's why its a disgrace he's taking so long. It's a fucking no brainer if what he says is true. He wants to win.

Stupid asshole

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 6m6 minutes ago
Washington uses its bi-annual exception on Neal, holding onto its full mid-level exception to offer West.

[baseline bum]

All good news. I really think basketball wise RoLO was the last chance for POR to sell LMA. The money may still be enough though.

But I fully expect news to drop about Jordan soon. Once that does, and hopefully it's Dallas, IMO that cuts it down to SA or POR with SA having to be a favorite.

Why would that cut Phoenix out though?

[Manu20]

nba tv guy says it is a no braining basically for lma to go to the spurs if he wants money and winning
almost is shopping to much

Yeap its an easy and that's not being a homer lol Obviously if he wants more money he should just stay in Portland.

[SupremeGuy]

At least there's a possibility of something good happening this time.As average as Bush was, he was infinitely better than Al "I invented the internet" Gore. :lol

[Aztecfan03]

nba tv guy says it is a no braining basically for lma to go to the spurs if he wants money and winning
almost is shopping to much

:drunk:drunk:drunk:drunk:drunk:drunk:drunk:drunk

[GSH]

That's why its a disgrace he's taking so long. It's a fucking no brainer if what he says is true. He wants to win.

Stupid asshole



It is a no-brainer... IF that's what's important to him. Doing this much shopping, he's looking for a way to convince himself that he can still win in on one of the big market teams.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

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This is good. Aldridge's day is reserved for Pop.

[HarlemHeat37]

:lol lost Splitter, Baynes, Beli, and maybe Manu..what a tragedy if Aldridge doesn't sign, tbh..

[lmbebo]

My wife just called and said an article hit her phone that said Aldridge and Matthews had both signed with Dallas. She just saw the headline - it was the article by DAVID Aldridge, saying that Matthews had gone to Dallas.

But for just a minute, I got a taste of what it would feel like if Aldridge doesn't come to SA. When it looked real, it was pretty damned depressing. No Splitter, no Baynes, and no LMA. AND pretty much all of the Plan B's gone. My first thought was, "Oh man, there are some epic fucking meltdowns on SpursTalk."

If he doesn't decide to come to SA, he has royally screwed the Spurs.

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/07/03/wesley-matthews-agrees-deal-dallas-mavericks-david-aldridge/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

Just about Matthews and Mavs

[Manu20]

617051563778043905

This is good. Aldridge's day is reserved for Pop.

Oh sucks to be Portland!

[Obstructed_View]

It is a no-brainer... IF that's what's important to him. Doing this much shopping, he's looking for a way to convince himself that he can still win in on one of the big market teams.

My guess is that what's making him agonize is the extra money he could make with Portland. If that's the case, he should just sign a 2 year deal and get a new contract when the cap goes up.

[DPG21920]

Why would that cut Phoenix out though?

Because despite reports, I just can't believe PHX has anything to offer LMA over SA. They can't offer him more money. They can't offer him being close to his family. They can't offer him a better shot at winning.

I think most of the PHX stuff is LMA's agent. He got PHX to give Knight a big deal and promised an audience with LMA. I personally don't think there is any way he choses PHX. I think it's only POR or a TX team. No reason to leave POR or extra money if you it doesn't get you the family or winning angle.

[SnakeBoy]

Maybe he has already decided on the Spurs but realizes this is his last opportunity to have Pop kiss his ass.

[Arguendo]

After basketball I don't understand why this is a hard choice.

Short of NY/LA, any city he chooses is basically the same for rich people. Do I want to live in a nice house and go to nice restaurants in Houston, San Antonio, or Phoenix? Is there really a significant difference? NBA players are out of state 1/2 the time during the season, and he already has a house he lives in during the offseason.

There is a massive difference.
It makes me wonder if people that write these kinds of things have spent any significant time outside SA (area).
SA is a massive city, both population and area wise, but that's because the metro does not have many incorporated cities. Most major metros in the US (and the world) have legally seperated cities/townships making up a huge % of the pop/area. DFW and LA are 2 of the best examples. The greater houston area is bigger than many states and damn near the size of Massachusetts (Katy to pasadena, woodlands to pearland). The list goes on. SA has castle hills, alamo heights and a handful of tiny others. As it grows north that's changing, but that's the reason SA in a "top 10 city" the vast bulk of the metro is city of SA, whole being an insignificant media market.

Further, SA has almost no diversity. The city is 65% Hispanic and growing (fast), and less than 7% black and falling. Asians, Indians, Indo-pacifics-- good luck finding them or any semblance of their cultures. This lack of diversity (and industry) mean lacking of cultural attractions. To compare SA to Dallas or Houston is pretty ludicrous when it comes to that. SA has very little in the way of the arts outside of Mexican and Native focus. That may or may not b important but it's undeniable.

Also most of these other cities are international, SA is decidedly not binational at best. And there's comparitively little money in SA. Check ghe per capita incomes, SA is lagging way behind.

And restaurants??! Are you insane? SA has great mexican food and bbq (everywhere in TX does though) and some of the chains and that's it. SA has very few prime and gourmet restaurants compared to every other large city with a bball team. Houston has more prime/gourmet restaurants in upoer kirby or westheimer area than the whole SA metro. Not fucking close.

The best thing SA has going for it is Atx is close by and has great diversity, restaurants, culture/arts, money, etc.

SA certainly has its positives like that fact it's super super low cost of living but that's also a downside, esp if youve got millions in the bank. And HEB is the best grocery chain ive seen and the people are generally very nice.

That said, I don't even consider it a major city, it's much closer to a huge town. It's certainly has it's charms esp if you like Live Oaks and limestone, but it couldn't be more different than any other major city in the US. That's not to mention the horrid 6 month summer (not that Hou or Phx are better) with the heat index perpetually near or above 100 and the omnipresent state of severe drought.

Just needed to get that out there cause apparently many in SA are unaware or delusional about what SA is and is not.

[ducks]

suns he will be face of them he did not iike in portland he will second fiddle to their point guard

[GSH]

http://www.nba.com/2015/news/07/03/wesley-matthews-agrees-deal-dallas-mavericks-david-aldridge/index.html?ls=iref:nbahpts

Just about Matthews and Mavs


Yeah, I got that. I was just saying that for a minute I thought it was both of them. And it really, really felt like shit.

[TXstbobcat]

Oh sucks to be Portland!

is Tlong on suicide watch yet???????

[DPG21920]

:lol lost Splitter, Baynes, Beli, and maybe Manu..what a tragedy if Aldridge doesn't sign, tbh..

Nah - losing Tiago sucks, but Baynes, Beli, Bonner, Ayres are all replaceable. Manu is up in the air, but he could still return. Now that Sa likely gets to keep Patty that's huge. Can maybe keep Cory too, but that's doubtful.

But if things break right, Spurs can have:

TP/Green/Kawhi/Tim/LMA
Manu/Mills/Anderson/Boris

That is 10 of the 13 spots filled which is tremendous. Then if you get WEST somehow, that is a damn miracle.

[ffadicted]

Ignorant comment incoming... If we sign aldridge, do we have MLE?

[Aztecfan03]

Ignorant comment incoming... If we sign aldridge, do we have MLE?
no, just the RE

[GSH]

Nah - losing Tiago sucks, but Baynes, Beli, Bonner, Ayres are all replaceable. Manu is up in the air, but he could still return. Now that Sa likely gets to keep Patty that's huge. Can maybe keep Cory too, but that's doubtful.

But if things break right, Spurs can have:

TP/Green/Kawhi/Tim/LMA
Manu/Mills/Anderson/Boris

That is 10 of the 13 spots filled which is tremendous. Then if you get WEST somehow, that is a damn miracle.


It's like that last few of games of last season. You can either finish with the 2 seed... or the 6 seed. It's a world of difference, based on just a couple of things going right or wrong.

[HarlemHeat37]

Nah - losing Tiago sucks, but Baynes, Beli, Bonner, Ayres are all replaceable. Manu is up in the air, but he could still return. Now that Sa likely gets to keep Patty that's huge. Can maybe keep Cory too, but that's doubtful.

But if things break right, Spurs can have:

TP/Green/Kawhi/Tim/LMA
Manu/Mills/Anderson/Boris

That is 10 of the 13 spots filled which is tremendous. Then if you get WEST somehow, that is a damn miracle.

I don't care about losing Baynes or Beli if Aldridge joins the Spurs, obviously:lol..

However, losing Splitter is huge if Aldridge doesn't choose the Spurs, and they are losing depth/running out of options..

[slick'81]

So west would have to come in for the minimum ?highly unlikely

[RodNIc91]

I don't care about losing Baynes or Beli if Aldridge joins the Spurs, obviously:lol..

However, losing Splitter is huge if Aldridge doesn't choose the Spurs, and they are losing depth/running out of options..

What is your opinion on Nene? I liked him a few years ago but I think he lost a step.

[Manu20]

:lol lost Splitter, Baynes, Beli, and maybe Manu..what a tragedy if Aldridge doesn't sign, tbh..

Baynes and Beli?? They were spot players at best....Tiago does affect the team and Manu leaving won't be because of the Spurs but Father time.

[HarlemHeat37]

What is your opinion on Nene? I liked him a few years ago but I think he lost a step.

I like him, but he looked really bad last year and he's always injured, too..

[Chinook]

There is a massive difference.
It makes me wonder if people that write these kinds of things have spent any significant time outside SA (area).
SA is a massive city, both population and area wise, but that's because the metro does not have many incorporated cities. Most major metros in the US (and the world) have legally seperated cities/townships making up a huge % of the pop/area. DFW and LA are 2 of the best examples. The greater houston area is bigger than many states and damn near the size of Massachusetts (Katy to pasadena, woodlands to pearland). The list goes on. SA has castle hills, alamo heights and a handful of tiny others. As it grows north that's changing, but that's the reason SA in a "top 10 city" the vast bulk of the metro is city of SA, whole being an insignificant media market.

Further, SA has almost no diversity. The city is 65% Hispanic and growing (fast), and less than 7% black and falling. Asians, Indians, Indo-pacifics-- good luck finding them or any semblance of their cultures. This lack of diversity (and industry) mean lacking of cultural attractions. To compare SA to Dallas or Houston is pretty ludicrous when it comes to that. SA has very little in the way of the arts outside of Mexican and Native focus. That may or may not b important but it's undeniable.

Also most of these other cities are international, SA is decidedly not binational at best. And there's comparitively little money in SA. Check ghe per capita incomes, SA is lagging way behind.

And restaurants??! Are you insane? SA has great mexican food and bbq (everywhere in TX does though) and some of the chains and that's it. SA has very few prime and gourmet restaurants compared to every other large city with a bball team. Houston has more prime/gourmet restaurants in upoer kirby or westheimer area than the whole SA metro. Not fucking close.

The best thing SA has going for it is Atx is close by and has great diversity, restaurants, culture/arts, money, etc.

SA certainly has its positives like that fact it's super super low cost of living but that's also a downside, esp if youve got millions in the bank. And HEB is the best grocery chain ive seen and the people are generally very nice.

That said, I don't even consider it a major city, it's much closer to a huge town. It's certainly has it's charms esp if you like Live Oaks and limestone, but it couldn't be more different than any other major city in the US. That's not to mention the horrid 6 month summer (not that Hou or Phx are better) with the heat index perpetually near or above 100 and the omnipresent state of severe drought.

Just needed to get that out there cause apparently many in SA are unaware or delusional about what SA is and is not.

:wow newbie went HAM.

[DPG21920]

I don't care about losing Baynes or Beli if Aldridge joins the Spurs, obviously:lol..

However, losing Splitter is huge if Aldridge doesn't choose the Spurs, and they are losing depth/running out of options..

The depth was gone whether LMA signed or not. In the event he doesn't Spurs have a ton of money to fill out the depth with RLP's. Tiago is the only one that will hurt, but you cant blame the FO for that - had to take that chance although it will suck if LMA doesn't come.

This is about contending next two years but also the future. Kawhi/DG are back and if LMA doesn't come, Spurs are still in an amazing spot for the next year +

[FuzzyLumpkins]

That's why its a disgrace he's taking so long. It's a fucking no brainer if what he says is true. He wants to win.

Stupid asshole

What does he stand to gain from this 3+ day circus? How could trending on multiple social networking platforms and the news cycle for a week help a professional athlete?

[td4mvp21]

Realistically, can the Spurs cancel the Splitter trade if LMA doesn't sign with them?

[DPG21920]

Realistically, can the Spurs cancel the Splitter trade if LMA doesn't sign with them?

Nope. It can be done, but it's not realistic to think that's an option IMO.

[BatManu20]

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[GSH]

However, losing Splitter is huge if Aldridge doesn't choose the Spurs, and they are losing depth/running out of options..

That's the real problem. A couple of days ago, they could have at least overpaid for a Plan B. Now they would have to overpay for a Plan C. You don't ring with Plan C in the middle.

[lmbebo]

Realistically, can the Spurs cancel the Splitter trade if LMA doesn't sign with them?

Not without repercussions publicly. Unless SA and ATL do a backwater deal and say he failed his physical.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Realistically, can the Spurs cancel the Splitter trade if LMA doesn't sign with them?

Seems unlikely. Splitter and several Spurs have all said goodbye.

[ducks]

suns traded away lots of people but spurs just traded splitter for shot at abridge

[ducks]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Sources: Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge is working to narrow his list of choices to two or three teams today. No final decision is imminent

[Jeremy]

617038400802033664

Spears just said on radio Spurs have 75% chance, Suns 25% chance. Will likely take entire 4th of July weekend to make decision.

[ducks]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine 5m5 minutes ago
ESPN sources say DeAndre Jordan is on verge of accepting Mavs' four-year, $80M+ max offer. Dallas firmly in lead and decision likely today

[BillMc]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA) 53s54 seconds ago (https://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/617055093385379844)
Sources: Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge is working to narrow his list of choices to two or three teams today. No final decision is imminent.

Yeah, we (probably) made the first cut.

[HarlemHeat37]

Maybe Vivek and Vlade are desperate enough to take Parker and picks for Cousins right now, tbh:lol..Karl is a big Parker fan IIRC..

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Not without repercussions publicly. Unless SA and ATL do a backwater deal and say he failed his physical.

We have no idea what the deal between the two actually is nor what the NBA's position is. Predicting consequences seems more than a little premature.

[lmbebo]

need pepto

[Obstructed_View]

Realistically, can the Spurs cancel the Splitter trade if LMA doesn't sign with them?

I thought that was the plan all along, as Atlanta had a lot of cap space they didn't really need, but Tiago saying goodbye on Twitter sounds like a confirmation that it's done.

[timvp]

617038400802033664

Spears just said on radio Spurs have 75% chance, Suns 25% chance. Will likely take entire 4th of July weekend to make decision.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z6ErUHk3F8A/TMpMbRUjCoI/AAAAAAAAAAk/FcS25wtPsMk/s1600/OMG+BLACK+GUY.gif

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Adrian Wojnarowski ‏@WojYahooNBA 1m1 minute ago
Sources: Free agent LaMarcus Aldridge is working to narrow his list of choices to two or three teams today. No final decision is imminent

I feel like if one of the choices is Portland, he probably goes back.

[BatManu20]

Deandre to the Mavs = Clippers now irrelevant again.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

DeAndre on the verge of going to Dallas, per Marc Stein

[HarlemHeat37]

Jordan is overrated as fuck, but Clippers losing him absolutely kills their team for next year, tbh..

Warriors are 1 Aldridge to the Suns or Blazers decision away from having another cakewalk to the Finals, tbh:lol..

[BillMc]

617038400802033664

Spears just said on radio Spurs have 75% chance, Suns 25% chance. Will likely take entire 4th of July weekend to make decision.

Better to be the "man" than be a "champion"?

Better to rule in Hell, than serve in Heaven - Milton

[SpursFan86]

Jordan is overrated as fuck, but Clippers losing him absolutely kills their team for next year, tbh..

Warriors are 1 Aldridge to the Suns or Blazers decision away from having another cakewalk to the Finals, tbh:lol..

Well there's OKC, but who knows if Durant will be able to stay healthy...much less perform at his MVP 2014 level.

[DPG21920]

Boom: There is the Jordan news just like I thought. Worked out perfectly for SA. Hurts the Clips, takes Dallas out of LMA race and ensures RoLo to NY making POR less of a basketball threat for LMA.

I would fully expect to hear about LMA to SA in the next day now that the Jordan shoe has dropped. PHX can't be a legit threat.

[Manu20]

What in the world does LMA sees in the Suns??

[Sean Cagney]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z6ErUHk3F8A/TMpMbRUjCoI/AAAAAAAAAAk/FcS25wtPsMk/s1600/OMG+BLACK+GUY.gif

He will, take the whole 4th to decide while it keeps some on their toes. It's his choice though and a tough decision so to speak so he can take as long as he wants to do it. Chances are though this will drag out past Monday into Weds etc.
What in the world does LMA sees in the Suns??
God knows, but it's his choice so obviously something? We can second guess it all we want as fans but they are not going away.

[DesignatedT]

So there's no way Dallas can get LMA as well as DeAndre?

[timvp]

Clippers can't grab a rebound to save their lives when Jordan is off the court.

Let's hope Jordan to Mavs becomes official soon :tu

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

So there's no way Dallas can get LMA as well as DeAndre?

Nope, already used up nearly all their cap on Matthews and DeAndre.

[BillMc]

If you look at the Sun(s) too long, you'll go blind...remember that LaMarcus...

[Marcus Bryant]

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_z6ErUHk3F8A/TMpMbRUjCoI/AAAAAAAAAAk/FcS25wtPsMk/s1600/OMG+BLACK+GUY.gif

:lol Man, this could actually happen.

[timtonymanu]

:lol Mavs
:lol 80 million for DJ

[Manu20]

I understand staying in Portland or coming to SA being a hard choice (30 million reasons lol) but Suns?? lol

[BillMc]

:lol Mavs
:lol 80 million for DJ

Would love to see Doc Rivers' face now. Hell, even his son is thinking about bolting...

[MVPCues]

Time for me to make up his mind for him. You guys can thank me later...


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Hey...it can' hurt...

[DPG21920]

It's very realistic now IMO. The biggest hurdle was if POR could retain RoLo and sell LMA on the fact they improved their team by losing Wes & Batum. But now that it's gone, the winning is gone and it's only money as the selling point. Still a powerful selling point, but at least it's not both.

PHX is not a threat - no way, don't care who reports it. Dallas is gone now if DJ signing formal. That would leave only 2 TX teams (SA & HOU) and POR and HOU does not appear to be in the mix.

[Raven]

617038400802033664

Spears just said on radio Spurs have 75% chance, Suns 25% chance. Will likely take entire 4th of July weekend to make decision.
that's kinda funny considering how little they have shown they care about their players.

[FromWayDowntown]

n/m

[cd98]

Young players like Tyson Chandler?

[FromWayDowntown]

The despair of Spurs fans during this wait is kind of funny.

So many bitch that the front office doesn't ever try to make any big moves during the summer. Then, when the front office tries to make a big move that might actually improve the immediate title chances while keeping the window open longer, those same people bitch about the risk involved in trying to get a superstar free agent.

[GSH]

But now that it's gone, the winning is gone and it's only money as the selling point. Still a powerful selling point, but at least it's not both.




Endorsements, ho's, and not having to fight his way out of the Western Conference. Which means if he doesn't sign here, he didn't belong here anyway.

[BatManu20]

It's official. RT'ed by Woj.


617058720699297792

[cd98]

Winning a title with Knight as your point guard?

[SpursFan86]

617058104161792000

Am I missing something here, or does Dallas have absolutely NO incentive whatsoever to help them out?

[cd98]

Alderidge won't win a title with Suns and would be lucky to "lead" them to the 8th seed.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

617058104161792000

Am I missing something here, or does Dallas have absolutely NO incentive whatsoever to help them out?

Yeah that doesn't really make sense. It works just fine if you cut out the Clippers.

[Arguendo]

Not new, I've been registered for yrs and lurk all the time. Just didn't have time in law school or since starting practicing. Only logged on cause I saw timvp on here for the first time in yrs.

[DPG21920]

Jordan to Dallas was a MASSIVE domino to fall for the WC and the Spurs. Just huge.

http://i.imgur.com/wwq2PkM.gif

[beirmeistr]

n/m

so true

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Also really stupid to spin the PHX case that Aldridge can be the first option on a championship team. He can be the first option, but Knight and Bledsoe are definitely not the 2 & 3 options to a title.

[shyne]

Clippers don't have the money for Aldridge do they?

[lmbebo]

How is it so many other players can make decisions... yet we wait ...

*sigh*

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Clippers don't have the money for Aldridge do they?

No, they'll only have the MLE, which they've already given a piece to Pierce.

[FromWayDowntown]

617058104161792000

Am I missing something here, or does Dallas have absolutely NO incentive whatsoever to help them out?

The only incentive would be to help Jordan, since the terms of his deal can be better if he signs with the Clippers and then is traded to Dallas.

I guess a sign-and-trade, though, depends on the terms of DAJ's deal with Dallas. If it has early options to account for the cap escalation over the next couple of years, there likely isn't much difference between what the incumbent (LAC) could give him and what Dallas could give him.

[lmbebo]

Clippers don't have the money for Aldridge do they?

Clippers way over the cap.

Only way they had a decent center was if DJ stayed ...

[Thompson]

Not new, I've been registered for yrs and lurk all the time. Just didn't have time in law school or since starting practicing. Only logged on cause I saw timvp on here for the first time in yrs.

Assuming for the sake of argument that that's true, why would that cause you to start posting?

[DPG21920]

How is it so many other players can make decisions... yet we wait ...

*sigh*

My guess is it will not take until Monday. I would be LMA wanted his decision to get it's proper due and Jordan had to be announced first. LMA is acting like the biggest FA and wanting to have his decision outshine everything makes sense in context.

I would not be surprised to hear by tomorrow.

[r0drig0lac]

The despair of Spurs fans during this wait is kind of funny.

So many bitch that the front office doesn't ever try to make any big moves during the summer. Then, when the front office tries to make a big move that might actually improve the immediate title chances while keeping the window open longer, those same people bitch about the risk involved in trying to get a superstar free agent.

haha, true

[FuzzyLumpkins]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CJA5bkdUAAAt8Zp.jpg

[SpursFanInAustin]

Clippers don't have the money for Aldridge do they?

Too much money tied up into CP3 and Griffin, along with Stephenson and Redick

[DPG21920]

The only incentive would be to help Jordan, since the terms of his deal can be better if he signs with the Clippers and then is traded to Dallas.

I guess a sign-and-trade, though, depends on the terms of DAJ's deal with Dallas. If it has early options to account for the cap escalation over the next couple of years, there likely isn't much difference between what the incumbent (LAC) could give him and what Dallas could give him.

DJ can't get any better deal through a S&T...

[Jeremy]

617058104161792000

Am I missing something here, or does Dallas have absolutely NO incentive whatsoever to help them out?

Then can Mavs get Jordan and Aldridge? Are they going to use Jordan as a selling point to LMA?

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Then can Mavs get Jordan and Aldridge? Are they going to use Jordan as a selling point to LMA?

They cannot have Jordan and Aldridge on the same team.

[FromWayDowntown]

DJ can't get any better deal through a S&T...

Fair enough. I thought that there was some advantage to being the incumbent, but I'll admit that I haven't studied the new CBA in any depth and was working from an assumption.

[hater]

We get Dirk. Alridge goes to Dallas. What if we do this??

[lmbebo]

We get Dirk. Alridge goes to Dallas. What if we do this??

Never gonna happen ...

[ducks]

12 minutes ago
Ex-Clippers center DeAndre Jordan’s announcement he is signing with the Mavericks is expected to be around 5 P.M. CST, a source told Yahoo.

[Raven]

Clippers can't grab a rebound to save their lives when Jordan is off the court.

Let's hope Jordan to Mavs becomes official soon :tu

i don't know about that, blake was much different without deandre

[beirmeistr]

does dallas have a good enough pg that can spoon feed jordan the lobs he's used to ?

[FromWayDowntown]

Assuming for the sake of argument that that's true, why would that cause you to start posting?

Tee-hee

[ducks]

blake got tired with jordan can you imagine without him in playoffs

[Raven]

this should also put dallas out of the aldridge discussion

[ducks]

David Aldridge retweeted
Eddie Sefko ‏@ESefko 15m15 minutes ago
Deal is done. DeAndre Jordan has informed Mavericks he's coming to Dallas. Mavericks land a true big fish. Details: http://d-news.co/P9GLg

[Marcus Bryant]

The despair of Spurs fans during this wait is kind of funny.

So many bitch that the front office doesn't ever try to make any big moves during the summer. Then, when the front office tries to make a big move that might actually improve the immediate title chances while keeping the window open longer, those same people bitch about the risk involved in trying to get a superstar free agent.

Schizo unappreciative divas is the phrase you seek.

[SPURt]

It's crazy Jordan has made a decision before Aldridge and he can't even read! On top of that, DJ went deeper in the playoffs! People act like Aldridge didn't start thinking about free agency till July 1. The Spurs are an objectively better franchise than any other team pursuing LMA. A curse upon your house sir!!!

[dbreiden83080]

Jordan is overrated as fuck, but Clippers losing him absolutely kills their team for next year, tbh..

Warriors are 1 Aldridge to the Suns or Blazers decision away from having another cakewalk to the Finals, tbh:lol..

I think OKC is going to come back healthy and ready to make another run at it..

[Aztecfan03]

617058104161792000

Am I missing something here, or does Dallas have absolutely NO incentive whatsoever to help them out?
If dallas does this and sign and trade for matthews, would they still have MLE or other exceptions?

[Chinook]

I wonder what it would take to combine Splitter's trade and Baynes' signing into a large S&T for Aldridge. The salaries match, so the Spurs could take back LMA while only committing $14.7 Million or so to their cap (if they were to still go that route). Portland would absorb no salary. I think Atlanta would be game for the trade, as it seems like they're getting too good of a deal as it is. Detroit has no incentive to do the S&T, so the Spurs would probably have to pay them (Bertans maybe?). Portland would be the hardest one to convince, I think. Would probably take a first and more to get them to agree, though the Spurs would have plenty of leverage.

That would actually allow the team to stay over the cap (the team should have Baynes' Bird rights despite not having tendered him), which means they can keep everyone can use the MLE on West. They could also look to move Joseph for a better wing for the bench. Dunno who'd bite at this point in the off-season, though.

[Sean Cagney]

It's crazy Jordan has made a decision before Aldridge and he can't even read!

:lol

[ducks]

I think OKC is going to come back healthy and ready to make another run at it..

durrant will not be the same

[ducks]

I think OKC is going to come back healthy and ready to make another run at it..

durrant will not be the same

[soxxx]

Clippers wont be a factor anymore without Jordan, not that they were anyway.

[dbreiden83080]

durrant will not be the same

He's young

we'll see..

[dbreiden83080]

durrant will not be the same

He's young

we'll see..

[Chinook]

If dallas does this and sign and trade for matthews, would they still have MLE or other exceptions?

Pretty sure they wouldn't (do this or have the exceptions), as they'd have to use cap space to absorb Jordan regardless. The Clippers would have to incentivize them.

[FromWayDowntown]

Schizo unappreciative divas is the phrase you seek.

That or fucking hypocrites.

[hater]

Lol crying about fans crying.

[UZER]

Dallas is almost the new LA, minus the chips.

Everybody wants to go to the metroplex and Cuban willing to sign big names for the sake of big names.

[Marcus Bryant]

That or fucking hypocrites.

How many would have survived the mid-80s without offing themselves?

[hater]

Lose chandler get deansre. Dallas still sucks

[Vic Petro]

So now that Mavs need a cheap PG, do they chase Cojo?

[ducks]

rick will make jordan better then doc

[milkyway21]

What in the world does LMA sees in the Suns??

Maybe because they presented him with the idea that a young talented team is built around him...a complete opposite of his role in Portland where Lillard is now the centerpiece that's why he changed his mind to be " best trailblazer ever". He wants to be the man. That's why he wasn't wasn't impressed with the Laker's presentation after Kobe told him he'd assume the same role as Pau Gasol's, that is Kobe's sidekick.
LoL

Now the Lakers are asking for a 2nd meeting with Aldridge..

[Mikeanaro]

I WANT LAMARCUS!
http://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/temper.gif?w=664&h=500

[Hoops Czar]

Jordan is overrated as fuck, but Clippers losing him absolutely kills their team for next year, tbh..

Warriors are 1 Aldridge to the Suns or Blazers decision away from having another cakewalk to the Finals, tbh:lol..

"Spurs were the only true contenders in 2015" and look what happened. Repeating is never easy and there will always be sleeper teams to look out for,

[SPURt]

Tony Parker is the best DUFF this league has to offer!! You'll look great next to him LMA! Why don't you like me?!?! I mean me personally!!

http://www.pmslweb.com/the-blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/18-overly-attached-GF-taking-over-a-minute-to-text-back.jpg

[Raven]

I WANT LAMARCUS!
http://ioneglobalgrind.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/temper.gif?w=664&h=500

word

[hater]

Ducks putting in work :tu

[SpursFan86]

So who can LA even possibly go after for center now?

Any way they could trade for Nene? Biyombo? :lol Koufos is solid, but no way is he going there for $2.1 million. They're really fucked for this upcoming year. Not to mention they then have to find a backup.

[Obstructed_View]

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q228/GeneralPurpose/home/Spurstalk/Lamarcus_zpsgdvfzkme.jpg

[ducks]

Brian Windhorst ‏@WindhorstESPN 23m23 minutes ago
The Clippers' explanation/blame game upcoming on DeAndre Jordan's departure is going to be interesting to say the least.

[John Petrucci]

Seems like the West just got weaker overall by DJ leaving Clips and not really putting the Mavs over the top either. Ellis is gone, and Dirk will probably fall off even more.

[hater]

CPCancer doing work.

And reards here think he's better than Parker :lmao

[PingPong]

It's crazy Jordan has made a decision before Aldridge and he can't even read!
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:lmao (javascript:void(0))

[theman21]

Seems like the West just got weaker overall by DJ leaving Clips and not really putting the Mavs over the top either. Ellis is gone, and Dirk will probably fall off even more.
Even more reason for LMA to join the Spurs.

[bobcatfan4life]

According to someone on reddit Pop and two other individuals are having dinner with Aldridge right now.

[Obstructed_View]

Maybe because they presented him with the idea that a young talented team is built around him...a complete opposite of his role in Portland where Lillard is now the centerpiece that's why he changed his mind to be " best trailblazer ever". He wants to be the man. That's why he wasn't wasn't impressed with the Laker's presentation after Kobe told him he'd assume the same role as Pau Gasol's, that is Kobe's sidekick.
LoL

Now the Lakers are asking for a 2nd meeting with Aldridge..
Maybe it's potential sour grapes, but that seems, at the moment, like a bit of a red flag. Lillard IS the leader of that team. He's the guy who's proven that he isn't afraid to take the big shot. If Lamarcus is annoyed by that and wants to leave so he can be adored and anointed the team leader, maybe Phoenix is the place for him.

[ducks]

According to someone on reddit Pop and two other individuals are having dinner with Aldridge right now.

alrdidge just gained 10 pounds last 2 days

[hater]

According to someone on reddit Pop and two other individuals are having dinner with Aldridge right now.

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

[DPG21920]

I wonder if the Mavs can land a PG with the assets they have left? That would seem to be the big focus as of now. Not sure if they will be better with Monta/Tyson gone and Wes/DJ in, but they certainly have a higher ceiling now.

[Spur|n|Austin]

According to someone on reddit Pop and two other individuals are having dinner with Aldridge right now.

Nothing like dinner at 1:30 PM - early bird special at Luby's?

[lmbebo]

alrdidge just gained 10 pounds last 2 days

Lunch you mean?

I'm mountain time and its 2:30 here ...

[Mikeanaro]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker
:lol

[hater]

Nothing like dinner at 1:30 PM - early bird special at Luby's?

:lmao

[Spur|n|Austin]

I wonder if the Mavs can land a PG with the assets they have left? That would seem to be the big focus as of now. Not sure if they will be better with Monta/Tyson gone and Wes/DJ in, but they certainly have a higher ceiling now.

I think Mo Williams would be their best bet; Mo and his family live in Dallas in the offseason.

[Thompson]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

:lol

[SPURt]

I get the idea Carlisle is on par with Doc. But who's playing PG for the Mavs next year?

[ffadicted]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

:lmao

[CGD]

Mavs looking good now from 2-5. Not sure who runs the point though

[Dre_7]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

Okay I am a huge Parker supporter, but that was fucking funny! :lol

[Obstructed_View]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

Oh my god. I'm laughing so hard at this. :lmao I almost choked on my food. Holy shit.

[Sean Cagney]

Mavs looking good now from 2-5. Not sure who runs the point though

LOL they got FA's to sign again and threw a ton of money at them, hope it fails like usual but I agree 2-5 they do look good. I am sure they will surely find some PG out there? If they have any money left.

[BillMc]

Lol crying about fans crying.

While some of it is extreme, most of the complaints are tongue-in-cheek I think. (Certainly my rants have been). That said, there are opportunity costs here, so the feeling of urgency from both the Spurs and their fan base is understandable. We sacrificed Splitter and we're losing depth, but we're sort of prisoners of LaMarcus now because of the cap ramifications. And nobody likes that feeling. It is natural.

In the end, people do what is in their own best interest. LaMarcus feels it is in his interest to make a considered decision apparently. It is his right as a free agent. It is our rights as fans, to bitch about anything we feel hurts our team. And a long wait may very well do that as other key FA's become signed.

[ducks]

Dan Woike danWoikeSports
"He wants to be the man" - a source on DeAndre Jordan's decision to move to the Mavs.

[lmbebo]

Mavs looking good now from 2-5. Not sure who runs the point though

or 6-12 ...

But lot of shakiness in that lineup. Parsons and Matthews coming off of injuries. Dirk has to stop and pee every 5 mins ...

[Ron Swanson]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

:lol

[DPG21920]

Dan Woike danWoikeSports
"He wants to be the man" - a source on DeAndre Jordan's decision to move to the Mavs.

Dirk being as awesome as he is allows for this. Dirk has been the most unselfish and least egotistical person I have seen outside of Duncan. Some of his comments about being willing to sacrifice were amazing.

[lmbebo]

Dirk being as awesome as he is allows for this. Dirk has been the most unselfish and least egotistical person I have seen outside of Duncan. Some of his comments about being willing to sacrifice were amazing.

I'm sure he'll have a high 6 digit paying job with Cuban if he wants with the Mavs.

[Sean Cagney]

Dirk being as awesome as he is allows for this. Dirk has been the most unselfish and least egotistical person I have seen outside of Duncan. Some of his comments about being willing to sacrifice were amazing.
Truth.

[DPG21920]

What's funny is that LMA thinks his diva acts are going to get him all the attention. Little does he know that DPG is a huge deal on ST and I'm planning on announcing my retirement right after LMA announces hes playing for SA which will completely overshadow him.

[Nathan89]

I'm sure he'll have a high 6 digit paying job with Cuban if he wants with the Mavs.

"high 6 digit":lol

[slick'81]

Dirk being as awesome as he is allows for this. Dirk has been the most unselfish and least egotistical person I have seen outside of Duncan. Some of his comments about being willing to sacrifice were amazing.


Dirk doesnt give give a shit anymore he just wants one more ring

[Obstructed_View]

Dan Woike danWoikeSports
"He wants to be the man" - a source on DeAndre Jordan's decision to move to the Mavs.

Odd comment, since he just left a team of little girls.

[SpursFan86]

Yup - Dirk is that dude. Despite playing for a division rival all these years, he's probably my favorite non-Spur player of the past decade or two.

[DPG21920]

I'm sure he'll have a high 6 digit paying job with Cuban if he wants with the Mavs.

As he should, but if we've learned anything from Tim and this FA period (plus other drama) is that guys like Tim and Dirk are so damn rare. It's incredible how amazing they are to have as franchise leaders.

Even if he will be paid after and has been paid during, it's not easy to be so selfless and have no ego.

[r0drig0lac]

That's not 2 guys. That's Porker

10/10

[SPURt]

I get the idea Carlisle is on par with Doc. But who's playing PG for the Mavs next year?
http://a2.fssta.com/content/dam/fsdigital/fscom/NBA/images/2014/10/15/101514-NBA-yuki-togashi-LN-PI.vadapt.620.high.0.jpg

[BillMc]

Yup - Dirk is that dude. Despite playing for a division rival all these years, he's probably my favorite non-Spur player of the past decade or two.

Agreed. Dirk is a class act and real team first guy.

[John Petrucci]

Oh my god. I'm laughing so hard at this. :lmao I almost choked on my food. Holy shit.

Yea that one got me pretty good too :lol

[baseline bum]

LOL they got FA's to sign again and threw a ton of money at them, hope it fails like usual but I agree 2-5 they do look good. I am sure they will surely find some PG out there? If they have any money left.

Matthews is never going to be the same player again. Jordan was a good signing but I don't know what they were thinking throwing big money at Matthews.

[Vic Petro]

Dirk being as awesome as he is allows for this. Dirk has been the most unselfish and least egotistical person I have seen outside of Duncan. Some of his comments about being willing to sacrifice were amazing.

Yeah I hate the Mavs but tough to dislike Dirk. Hell of a player. A shame he plays for such a crap team.

[milkyway21]

Maybe it's potential sour grapes, but that seems, at the moment, like a bit of a red flag. Lillard IS the leader of that team. He's the guy who's proven that he isn't afraid to take the big shot. If Lamarcus is annoyed by that and wants to leave so he can be adored and anointed the team leader, maybe Phoenix is the place for him.


Right. .. Just confirmed with his new $110M contract.

It's what changed LMA's mind to stay a Blazer.

[Aztecfan03]

Nothing like dinner at 1:30 PM - early bird special at Luby's?
i don't like when family has meals around that time like thanksgiving and its called dinner.

[313]

Dan Woike danWoikeSports
"He wants to be the man" - a source on DeAndre Jordan's decision to move to the Mavs.

:lmao he'll be a fourth option and will be benched in crunch time

[timvp]

The despair of Spurs fans during this wait is kind of funny.

So many bitch that the front office doesn't ever try to make any big moves during the summer. Then, when the front office tries to make a big move that might actually improve the immediate title chances while keeping the window open longer, those same people bitch about the risk involved in trying to get a superstar free agent.

:tu

Well said.

That's why I think the Splitter trade was a good gamble no matter what happens. If the Spurs were going to land Aldridge, they had to show him they were SERIOUS. They've now cleared the path for him and made his fit extremely clear (in fact, his camp is reporting that the Spurs are the only team that have made it absolutely clear how he'd fit).

If Aldridge goes elsewhere? Welp, that happens when you swing for the fences.

Spurs fans who want risk-free gambles on a strict timetable are delusional.

[baseline bum]

God is it going to be disappointing if LMA doesn't come and the Spurs end up taking crap like Nene to fill the starting lineup. Or even worse Hibbert.

[Sean Cagney]

:lmao he'll be a fourth option and will be benched in crunch time

Yep, he is not a #1 option or Franchise player. He was set up by Paul bigtime.

[UZER]

you think pop hacked DJ in LA? Wait till he plays the spurs in a mav uniform.

[FlAVaK]

Odd comment, since he just left a team of little girls.

:bobo

https://vine.co/v/eaTYz1JJuMX

http://deadspin.com/clippers-meltdown-like-toddlers-in-loss-to-cavaliers-1684153332

[Dre_7]

Spurs fans who want risk-free gambles on a strict timetable are delusional.

:tu

[baseline bum]

:tu

Well said.

That's why I think the Splitter trade was a good gamble no matter what happens. If the Spurs were going to land Aldridge, they had to show him they were SERIOUS. They've now cleared the path for him and made his fit extremely clear (in fact, his camp is reporting that the Spurs are the only team that have made it absolutely clear how he'd fit).

If Aldridge goes elsewhere? Welp, that happens when you swing for the fences.

Spurs fans who want risk-free gambles on a strict timetable are delusional.

Damn I just expected this would be like most other Julys where the big dominos fall first and then you have a Plan B if you don't get the guy you wanted. There isn't even a Rasho level fallback option this time around since everyone but Aldridge has committed in the first three days. When this started I figured worst case they have to take Monroe or overpay Chandler if they could dump Splitter.

[Mnky]

If he goes to suns, they can do sign and trade and LA can get his Max max. I know everyone is talking about how he can get more with 2 yr opt out, but he did have surgery on his hand. Has to make him question passing up 120M. One Injury away from losing that opportunity next year. Plenty of things he has to really consider. He probably wants this to be his final move. That makes it all the more important to get it right.

[Sean Cagney]

Matthews is never going to be the same player again. Jordan was a good signing but I don't know what they were thinking throwing big money at Matthews.

Yeah, that was a dumb ass contract they will want to dump in a year or so. They will regret that.

[Obstructed_View]

If he goes to suns, they can do sign and trade and LA can get his Max max. I know everyone is talking about how he can get more with 2 yr opt out, but he did have surgery on his hand. Has to make him question passing up 120M. One Injury away from losing that opportunity next year. Plenty of things he has to really consider. He probably wants this to be his final move. That makes it all the more important to get it right.

Don't think that's the rule anymore.

[HarlemHeat37]

"Spurs were the only true contenders in 2015" and look what happened. Repeating is never easy and there will always be sleeper teams to look out for,

Spurs suffered from mileage/injuries all year, Warriors are a fresh and young team, no reason to believe any of the other teams in the West can beat them..who do you suggest could beat them? Maybe OKC, actually, I forgot about them..

[Dre_7]

If he goes to suns, they can do sign and trade and LA can get his Max max. I know everyone is talking about how he can get more with 2 yr opt out, but he did have surgery on his hand. Has to make him question passing up 120M. One Injury away from losing that opportunity next year. Plenty of things he has to really consider. He probably wants this to be his final move. That makes it all the more important to get it right.

I may be wrong but I do not think you can S&T with a 5 year deal.

[Horry Hipcheck]

Nothing like dinner at 1:30 PM - early bird special at Luby's?

No Luby's in the Los Angeles area. Pop probably has a standing table at Musso and Frank's but LMA wants In-N-Out.

[slick'81]

Damn I just expected this would be like most other Julys where the big dominos fall first and then you have a Plan B if you don't get the guy you wanted. There isn't even a Rasho level fallback option this time around since everyone but Aldridge has committed in the first three days. When this started I figured worst case they have to take Monroe or overpay Chandler if they could dump Splitter.


Pressure is on but we can't blame the spurs for trying .we all know they had to dump splitter without taking money back to have any real shot at Aldridge .spurs are all the fuck in here

[AFBlue]

Damn I just expected this would be like most other Julys where the big dominos fall first and then you have a Plan B if you don't get the guy you wanted. There isn't even a Rasho level fallback option this time around since everyone but Aldridge has committed in the first three days. When this started I figured worst case they have to take Monroe or overpay Chandler if they could dump Splitter.

Trading Splitter gives them the option to trade for a big as well. So their options aren't as limited as you might think.

[313]

Spurs suffered from mileage/injuries all year, Warriors are a fresh and young team, no reason to believe any of the other teams in the West can beat them..who do you suggest could beat them? Maybe OKC, actually, I forgot about them..

OKC is a big question mark, with Durant potentially being done as a MVP level player

[baseline bum]

No Luby's in the Los Angeles area. Pop probably has a standing table at Musso and Frank's but LMA wants In-N-Out.

God damn Musso and Frank's sucks. It's such a dingy piece of shit, the food is lousy and expensive, and there were two 60 year old homos making out two tables down from me the one time I ate there.

[Mnky]

Yea I've read that it isn't eligible anymore, but I keep seeing it from legitimate tweets as the biggest selling point. Figured I'd give em the benefit of the doubt, since they do this for a living. Might have been a mistake.

[baseline bum]

Trading Splitter gives them the option to trade for a big as well. So their options aren't as limited as you might think.

Nene and Hibbert, fuck me :pctoss

[Obstructed_View]

Pressure is on but we can't blame the spurs for trying .we all know they had to dump splitter without taking money back to have any real shot at Aldridge .spurs are all the fuck in here

Not really, they realistically have until the trade deadline to shore up the roster. Not something they usually do mid-season, but they don't usually go after a first-tier free agent either.

[baseline bum]

Yea I've read that it isn't eligible anymore, but I keep seeing it from legitimate tweets as the biggest selling point. Figured I'd give em the benefit of the doubt, since they do this for a living. Might have been a mistake.

Who is tweeting that? They should be fired for being that retarded.

[timvp]

Damn I just expected this would be like most other Julys where the big dominos fall first and then you have a Plan B if you don't get the guy you wanted. There isn't even a Rasho level fallback option this time around since everyone but Aldridge has committed in the first three days. When this started I figured worst case they have to take Monroe or overpay Chandler if they could dump Splitter.

David West + Kosta Koufos > Rasho, tbh.

And teams with cap space have been getting great returns for absorbing contracts.

Splitter is a good player but a pretty notable injury risk. The Spurs have never really figured out what's wrong with him. They don't know if his calf pain causes his back weakness or his back weakness causes his calf pain...

[Vic Petro]

No Luby's in the Los Angeles area. Pop probably has a standing table at Musso and Frank's but LMA wants In-N-Out.

LMA probably wanted the Ivy

[ffadicted]

Dan Woike dan (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=12348)WoikeSports
"He wants to be the man" - a source on DeAndre Jordan's decision to move to the Mavs.

lmao is that a joke hahah He can't score on his own....

[Maddog]

Trading Splitter gives them the option to trade for a big as well. So their options aren't as limited as you might think.

Nice in theory, but what big are available for trade?
nene is one, maybe it's me but I've never been overly enamored with him.
trying to think of someone else but can't

[Aztecfan03]

Mavs looking good now from 2-5. Not sure who runs the point though
JJ Barea looking for deal with Mavs

[baseline bum]

Pressure is on but we can't blame the spurs for trying .we all know they had to dump splitter without taking money back to have any real shot at Aldridge .spurs are all the fuck in here

Don't get me wrong, even knowing the market was dry I'd still have done the Splitter salary dump. But damn it would have been nice to be able to hedge some bets.

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David West + Kosta Koufos > Rasho, tbh.

And teams with cap space have been getting great returns for absorbing contracts.

Splitter is a good player but a pretty notable injury risk. The Spurs have never really figured out what's wrong with him. They don't know if his calf pain causes his back weakness or his back weakness causes his calf pain...
As good as Splitter is, two good players who can stay healthy are probably equal to the value he would give since he's going to be an injury risk going forward.

[bobcatfan4life]

:lmao @ Mavs, Excluding putbacks 4% of Deandre Jordan's baskets were unassisted, no way in hell is he worth the max.

[Aztecfan03]

Who is tweeting that? They should be fired for being that retarded.
i've been watching aldridge, lowe,Woj, stein, and amick and haven't seen it mentioned.

[z0sa]

Were still waiting on this mofo?