David West willing to take a huge paycut to go to Warriors or Spurs

[BatManu20]

Is reportedly targeting playing for Spurs or Warriors, and is willing to take a huge pay cut to do so. Obviously if we were to land Aldridge, he'd basically have to play for the vet minimum, which seems highly unlikely, but I guarantee the Spurs would be more than willing to at least discuss his interest whether we land Aldridge or not.


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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.


"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."


Even with the Warriors coming to an agreement with restricted free agent forward Draymond Green on a five-year deal worth approximately $80 million, they would certainly have interest in West if he were willing to make that kind of financial sacrifice. 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.

[baseline bum]

Seeking title contender, Pacers' David West targeting Spurs and Warriors (http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2015/07/02/david-west-free-agency-spurs-warriors/29605207/)

Sam Amick, USA TODAY Sports 1:26 a.m. EDT July 2, 2015

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.

Even with the Warriors coming to an agreement with restricted free agent forward Draymond Green on a five-year deal worth approximately $80 million, they would certainly have interest in West if he were willing to make that kind of financial sacrifice. 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.

[Marcus Bryant]

Please.

[baseline bum]

LOL, beat me to it by two minutes.

[Marcus Bryant]

Plan X.

[spursparker9]

GSW has a brighter future tbh

[NASpurs]

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

[Das Texan]

Sign him up!

[Nathan89]

Plan X.:lol

[DPG21920]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgJnghVJ-DA/hqdefault.jpg

Suns

[Marcus Bryant]

We need the praying dog to come through Good God.

[baseline bum]

Oh my god man, West off the bench would be crazy. I wonder if he and Boris could coexist well, because it's doubtful Baynes will be back on the league minimum the Spurs would have left to offer should they land either Aldridge or Monroe.

[RD2191]

http://i.ytimg.com/vi/kgJnghVJ-DA/hqdefault.jpg

Suns
:lmao

[BatManu20]

Probably a pipe dream, but got damn, could you imagine West off the bench?? That'd be nuts. Maybe we could sign him for one year and then promise to ante up once Timmy retires.

[HarlemHeat37]

Manu and West would probably make a really nice duo off the bench in the 2-man game, tbh..

[spurtech09]

Bet he goes to the warriors

[Marcus Bryant]

in 2010.

[NASpurs]

Can you imagine all those mid-range jumpers with Aldridge and West?

http://i.minus.com/ibqSexEXz4XC0e.gif

[ironman2886]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg

[LakerHater]

That would be a monstrous 2nd unit!

[Sean Cagney]

Bet he goes to the warriors
Book it.

[Ice009]

in 2010.

You don't think he's be any good as a 4th big if the Spurs get Aldridge?

[BatManu20]

West is almost 35, but still has a lot of basketball left in him on limited minutes, imo. His mid-range jumper and toughness on D would be a welcomed addition.

[Vic Petro]

He ain't playing for the minimum. Come on now.

[RD2191]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg


That would be a monstrous 2nd unit!
No shit.

[aal04]

We have like 4-5 positions at the minimum. Anyone who can catch and throw is a bonus

[HI-FI]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg
:jack

[BatManu20]

Bet he goes to the warriors

Well he'd have to take a massive pay cut either way. And the Dubs have Speights, who's essentially a poor man's version of West.

[Aztecfan03]

GSW has a brighter future tbh
He's 35. He cares about the present.

[timvp]

If LMA falls through, I wouldn't be sad if West is part of a Plan B that includes a few other players.

But a straight up West for Splitter swap would be rather disappointing, obviously.

[Marcus Bryant]

You don't think he's be any good as a 4th big if the Spurs get Aldridge?

He wants to taste more than minimum wage, as it were.

[Holden_Caulfield]

shouldve kept tiago and added west then

[Silver&Black]

Gonna feel like we hit the fucking lottery if we land LMA and West is willing to come off the bench.

Plus locking down Green and Kawhi long term....good Lord.

That's one hell of a pay-cut though for West.

[apalisoc_9]

not bad for a 4th big.

but with Aldridge, TD and Diaw all being below average PnR defenders, the spurs would probably be better off getting a defensive big.

[LakerHater]

If LMA falls through, I wouldn't be sad if West is part of a Plan B that includes a few other players.

But a straight up West for Splitter swap would be rather disappointing, obviously.

West & Monroe

[timvp]

One reason I like West and one reason the Spurs might have an advantage is the fact that he was a huge David Robinson fan growing up.

Any DRob Fan is okay in my book :tu

[Nathan89]

not bad for a 4th big.

but with Aldridge, TD and Diaw all being below average PnR defenders, the spurs would probably be better off getting a defensive big.

Like who?

[NASpurs]

Greg Monroe and David West? :lol

[Kineto]

If we get Aldridge, the only realistic way that I see to add West is to trade Diaw.
For a trade exception, or with a sign and trade with Indiana and maybe a third team.

And if it must be a choice between Diaw and West, i take Diaw.

[Spur|n|Austin]

GSW has a brighter future tbh

Then become a fan of them then you Asian fuck.

[100%duncan]

Fuck, I hope we can already land Aldridge. Wow West in the 2nd unit. Gdamn

[RD2191]

Then become a fan of them then you Asian fuck.
Shutup, gnsf.

[100%duncan]

Apalisoc stated a good point though, if we land aldridge we might need a defensive big. Although west plays some tough D. Or else we'll need to hope that aldridge improves his defense within the year

[ElNono]

Shutup, gnsf.

:lol

[Silver&Black]

Shutup, gnsf.

:lmao This is gonna be good

Where the fuck is No Lyf3 at? That mother-fucker called me a gnsf so many times.....

[Aztecfan03]

Shutup, gnsf.
technically green-named-spurs-fan is still gnsf.

[RD2191]

:lmao This is gonna be good

Where the fuck is No Lyf3 at? That mother-fucker called me a gnsf so many times.....
Apparently gnsf used to mean green name spur fan. Son of a bish. But you can do it mi llanta. Call that scrub out. :lol

[Spur|n|Austin]

Shutup, gnsf.

Lol you finally got color coded for your poor choices with children?

[RD2191]

Lol you finally got color coded for your poor choices with children?
Bruh, no one is buying your story.

[BatManu20]

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[gambit1990]

him off the bench would be wild. been a fan of him since we played him in the playoffs.

[BillMc]

Maybe we'll get Hibbert in a year or so...

[Fireball]

Anything else than vet minimum will not work for the Spurs ... losing Diaw for him is not an option IMO. West will not accept anything like that ...

[Spur|n|Austin]

Maybe we'll get Hibbert in a year or so...

I feel like he's a little overpaid. I'd love to see him eventually come join a hopefully stellar squad, but not at his current cost.

[BillMc]

I feel like he's a little overpaid. I'd love to eventually see him come join a hopefully stellar squad, but not at his current cost.

I was thinking at worst the same salary, which as a percentage will be much smaller with the skyrocketing cap.

[Spur|n|Austin]

I was thinking at worst the same salary, which as a percentage will be much smaller with the skyrocketing cap.

I keep forgetting about the funrun next season. And we think this free agency is intense :lol

[KL2]

Don't know how much money he wants if we get Aldridge, the defense will most definitely takes a hit, but the offense with all that spacing daaaaaaaamn, almost unstoppable.

[BillMc]

I keep forgetting about the funrun next season. And we think this free agency is intense :lol

For us, if we get LMA, and having signed Green and Kawhi, next year's FA will be about adding secondary pieces - and probably convincing Timmy to come back yet again! :lol

We could also then see as many as 3 of our stashed foreign player come over to deepen the roster.

[Obstructed_View]

Meh, he's plan B at best. I think he knows the Spurs have no room to pay him so he's not out anything acting like he'd be willing to sacrifice for a winner. Then he'll go to a perennial loser for the most money available and act like he's a leader.

[Spur|n|Austin]

For us, if we get LMA, and having signed Green and Kawhi, next year's FA will be about adding secondary pieces - and probably convincing Timmy to come back yet again! :lol

We could also then see as many as 3 of our stashed foreign player come over to deepen the roster.

Essentially -

Big 3 then Big 3 and Big 3

[Sean Cagney]

not bad for a 4th big.

but with Aldridge, TD and Diaw all being below average PnR defenders, the spurs would probably be better off getting a defensive big.
I agree there but if that presented itself you obviously have to entertain it. What D bigs are out there?

[Sean Cagney]

If we get Aldridge, the only realistic way that I see to add West is to trade Diaw.
For a trade exception, or with a sign and trade with Indiana and maybe a third team.

And if it must be a choice between Diaw and West, i take Diaw.
ALL DAY.

[Obstructed_View]

ALL DAY.

I'd take West over Bonner or that other dude.

[Sean Cagney]

I'd take West over Bonner or that other dude.

I would take most over Bonner and all over Ayres.... Hell yeah.

[Raven]

not happening

[Mal]

If he really wants to play for true contender, then Spurs should call him and set the terms.

[Russo21]

Man that would be amazing

Duncan/Diaw
Aldridge/West
Leonard
Green
Parker

Hopefully Manu comes back for one last ride as backup SG. Choose between Mills and Cojo for backup PG duties, find a backup SF as I don't know if Anderson can cut it. Fill the end of the roster with I don't care who. Get it done and the starting lineup and primary big rotation is set and be really scary. There's no way they just let go of Splitter without having a plan A B and C already worked out.

[kobyz]

S&T cojo for west...

[TheGreatYacht]

Spurs a free agent destination? Wtf :lol

Do it RC :wow

[elemento]

He is old but he is still a beast. Dude plays hard, he is tough. He would be a great addition.

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sul6tcd7WE

[Horse]

Sure could use an intimidator

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLuQujlWMI




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB-t9zZbb6U




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjjIKsgnU40

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDkIQNxNCZ0




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqOzVFj4zUg




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2RcPYb1HTs

[spursparker9]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vpwXHlGkuw




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUB5PliZcGo




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn5qND4Apr8

[TheGreatYacht]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDkIQNxNCZ0
Imagine if the Spurs had someone with a sack against the Clippers... Griffin wouldn't of been comfortable enough to average a triple double

:lol @ punking Jordan as well

[SpursFan4-Life]

Lose splitter and get David west


lol

[Texas_Ranger]

David West is the 3rd option after Aldridge and Monroe say no. :rollin

[Chinook]

If the Spurs and Hawks really do have a trade that's contingent on SA getting LMA, then getting West and keeping Splitter is almost better in my book.

Parker, Mills
Green, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
West, Diaw
Duncan, Splitter

Seems like a solid improvement over last year's bunch.

[SpursFan86]

If the Spurs and Hawks really do have a trade that's contingent on SA getting LMA, then getting West and keeping Splitter is almost better in my book.

Parker, Mills
Green, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
West, Diaw
Duncan, Splitter

Seems like a solid improvement over last year's bunch.

Yeah I'd actually be really content with that. Would prefer that over throwing the max at someone like Monroe who wouldn't fit well at all IMO.

I doubt we can go back on that trade though...just seemed pretty formal with guys like Danny tweeting at him saying they'll miss him. Who knows.

[ceperez]

Bet he goes to the warriors

I knew it. It doesn't make sense to decline a 12.5m salary at his stage of his career.

I wonder if he communicated this the Spurs and Warriors prior to this?

West would have been a perfect compliment to Duncan a couple years ago, but I'm not sure now about his mobility.

[spurspokesman]

Makes more sense for the warriors. But I wouldn't mind him in the silver and black, always liked his game.

[ceperez]

Yeah I'd actually be really content with that. Would prefer that over throwing the max at someone like Monroe who wouldn't fit well at all IMO.

I doubt we can go back on that trade though...just seemed pretty formal with guys like Danny tweeting at him saying they'll miss him. Who knows.

I agree here entirely, I would rather get West than Monroe.

In fact, having Splitter and West vs Aldridge, I would take Splitter and West. Playoff basketball it tough business and I just think Aldridge is just soft.

[Seventyniner]

If the Spurs and Hawks really do have a trade that's contingent on SA getting LMA, then getting West and keeping Splitter is almost better in my book.

Parker, Mills
Green, Ginobili
Leonard, Anderson
West, Diaw
Duncan, Splitter

Seems like a solid improvement over last year's bunch.

What would the Spurs offer West in that scenario? Sign Kawhi and Green first, stay over the cap, then offer the MLE?

[Chinook]

What would the Spurs offer West in that scenario? Sign Kawhi and Green first, stay over the cap, then offer the MLE?

Depends. They'd still have $15-17 Million in cap space not counting Duncan. Plenty of money to sign both and maybe even keep Cory's hold.

[jermaine]

The Spurs don't sign real negus!!

[beirmeistr]

isn't he an ex-boxer, not that that is bad, just makes him tough

[hater]

Finally someone with balls.

[hater]

Finally someone with balls.

This neutered team could use some. Especially if Ferrari is a goner

[james evans]

if we get west AND aldridge, that trophy is ours.

[james evans]

I would take most over Bonner and all over Ayres.... Hell yeah.
I'd take david robinson right now over Ayres sorry ass

[td4mvp2k]

no way tru. GS for sure.

[cjw]

Probably a pipe dream, but got damn, could you imagine West off the bench?? That'd be nuts. Maybe we could sign him for one year and then promise to ante up once Timmy retires.

Yes cap will pop but even at that, hard to sign him to large deal in a year without bird rights. Only get them if 2+ year deal I think (or may be 3).

[MaNu4Tres]

As the 4th big?

Sign me up. Always been a fan of his game and his heart.

[Roger Freemason Jr.]

Seriously, 4 pages for David West already?

[Beaverfuzz]

Seriously, 4 pages for David West already?

We can make it more you know.

But no to West.

[Mr. Body]

We already have Diaw in that spot. If we didn't, I could see it. He'll just improve GSW, though.

[monkeypunk]

On the min, hell yeah he'd be helpful off the bench.

[dbestpro]

Can they give him a guarantee 4 year minimum contract? Maybe giving him extra years can make up for reduced annual. How does inflating the contract in future years affect the cap?

[Sean Cagney]

I'd take david robinson right now over Ayres sorry ass

In a second....

[Spurs9]

I really hope this happens + LMA. I've wanted West on the team for a while now. He's the kind of player you hate playing against but would love to have on the team.

[Marcus Bryant]

Sure.

[Richie]

Doubt he'll come here for the minimum. Warriors will be hovering around the tax line even if they dump Lee and are way, way over it if they don't so I'd expect them to avoid adding more salary. With Speights I don't see why would need West, they're basically the same player.

I think the Thunder would be a good landing spot for him, they'd likely be willing to give him the full MLE.

If he's willing to take the minimum then definitely sign him up, but I think other contenders can offer more.

[cjw]

If LMA falls through, couldn't the Spurs:

1.) Operate above the cap and retain everyone with Bird Rights?
2.) Assuming they stay under the tax, have the full MLE instead of room exception available? (David West or someone else)
3.) Trade exception coming back in Splitter deal (IF staying above cap) to trade for a $10mm-ish contract?

Not a totally disastrous outcome.

[Mel_13]

Doubt he'll come here for the minimum. Warriors will be hovering around the tax line even if they dump Lee and are way, way over it if they don't so I'd expect them to avoid adding more salary. With Speights I don't see why would need West, they're basically the same player.

I think the Thunder would be a good landing spot for him, they'd likely be willing to give him the full MLE.

If he's willing to take the minimum then definitely sign him up, but I think other contenders can offer more.

OKC will be well into the tax once they sign Kanter. They won't be using the MLE on anyone.

[Mel_13]

If LMA falls through, couldn't the Spurs:

1.) Operate above the cap and retain everyone with Bird Rights?
2.) Assuming they stay under the tax, have the full MLE instead of room exception available? (David West or someone else)
3.) Trade exception coming back in Splitter deal (IF staying above cap) to trade for a $10mm-ish contract?

Not a totally disastrous outcome.

yes to all

[Richie]

If LMA falls through, couldn't the Spurs:

1.) Operate above the cap and retain everyone with Bird Rights?
2.) Assuming they stay under the tax, have the full MLE instead of room exception available? (David West or someone else)
3.) Trade exception coming back in Splitter deal (IF staying above cap) to trade for a $10mm-ish contract?

Not a totally disastrous outcome.

With $19m cap space we could bring back Joseph and possibly add both West and Robin Lopez. I think $3m Joseph, $4m West and $12m Lopez sounds fair to all 3.

[Richie]

OKC will be well into the tax once they sign Kanter. They won't be using the MLE on anyone.

True, but they might be willing to spend to show something to Durant in a contact year. They also wouldn't have to spend much of the MLE to outbid a minimum offer from us.

[Texas_Ranger]

I love how the Spurs name is mentioned every year with all tthis free agents and on the end of the day Spurs just sign someone else who wasn't mentioned.

[Mel_13]

I love how the Spurs name is mentioned every year with all tthis free agents and on the end of the day Spurs just sign someone else who wasn't mentioned.

Not at all surprising as none of these twitter guys have any sources inside the Spurs organization. They're just guessing or passing propaganda from player agents.

[cjw]

yes to all


With $19m cap space we could bring back Joseph and possibly add both West and Robin Lopez. I think $3m Joseph, $4m West and $12m Lopez sounds fair to all 3.

Thanks guys. Either / or scenario. Operate under the cap and use the $19mm space plus the room exception, OR operate above the cap and use bird rights on everyone plus have trade exception and full MLE.

Second scenario would obviously make more sense if there is someone they wanted to target in a trade, while the first gives more flexibility in FA.

[Fireball]

I love how the Spurs name is mentioned every year with all tthis free agents and on the end of the day Spurs just sign someone else who wasn't mentioned.

But if they get LMA, then it is understandable what they did over the last five or so off-seasons and why they did it. No other front office has such a long-term planning ... or they have it, but do not stick to it for more than a season ...

[Obstructed_View]

Seriously, 4 pages for David West already?

You guys really need to stop counting pages as though it means anything. There's not a consensus or a circle jerk to bring him in.

[Chinook]

If LMA falls through, couldn't the Spurs:

1.) Operate above the cap and retain everyone with Bird Rights?
2.) Assuming they stay under the tax, have the full MLE instead of room exception available? (David West or someone else)
3.) Trade exception coming back in Splitter deal (IF staying above cap) to trade for a $10mm-ish contract?

Not a totally disastrous outcome.

It'll be a pretty awful one at this point. There's really no way to recover from losing LMA and trading Splitter. Not unless something unforeseen happens. Even if the Spurs get Monroe or Kanter (which I would support), I'd think they're done.

[Chinook]

It'll be a pretty awful one at this point. There's really no way to recover from losing LMA and trading Splitter. Not unless something unforeseen happens. Even if the Spurs get Monroe or Kanter (which I would support), I'd think they're done.

Guess it's just Kanter as a backup plan now.

[PingPong]

Well, if the Spurs doesn't get Aldridge and Monroe, West can be the plan C.

[cjw]

Guess it's just Kanter as a backup plan now.

And a backup plan that OKC can foil by matching... Or go with West + Lopez + CoJo + Beli + Manu, assuming that can be done for $19mm + the room exception.

It's all or nothing now with LA in terms of being a real contender. Otherwise, will take chips falling the right way.

[GSH]

If LMA falls through, I wouldn't be sad if West is part of a Plan B that includes a few other players.

But a straight up West for Splitter swap would be rather disappointing, obviously.


I'm not so sure. West started 66 games last season, and played almost 29 minutes per. Tiago played 52 games, and averaged about 20 minutes. There's no reason to expect a full season out of Tiago.

Tiago's best playoffs were 13-14, and he averaged 7.5 points and 6 boards. West's worst playoffs (not counting his rookie season) was 15.1 points and almost 7 boards - plus 4 assists, compared to about 1.5 for Tiago. West steps up in the playoffs. The Spurs need all that they can get.

West plays big for his height, and he's tough. Spurs could use a tough injection, too. When things get chippy, and in the playoffs they always do, I can't think of many players I'd rather have than David West. I don't think he'll sign for the vet min, but I'd love to see him in silver and black.

[loveforthegame]

Too good to be true.

[wildbill2u]

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

I think he'd go to GSW for the minimum because of their recent win and huge upside for a young team, but if we could squeeze out a little more than the minimum he might come over to take a reserve spot from Bonner or Ayers.

[ceperez]

I'm not so sure. West started 66 games last season, and played almost 29 minutes per. Tiago played 52 games, and averaged about 20 minutes. There's no reason to expect a full season out of Tiago.

Tiago's best playoffs were 13-14, and he averaged 7.5 points and 6 boards. West's worst playoffs (not counting his rookie season) was 15.1 points and almost 7 boards - plus 4 assists, compared to about 1.5 for Tiago. West steps up in the playoffs. The Spurs need all that they can get.

West plays big for his height, and he's tough. Spurs could use a tough injection, too. When things get chippy, and in the playoffs they always do, I can't think of many players I'd rather have than David West. I don't think he'll sign for the vet min, but I'd love to see him in silver and black.

I'll take tough guy West over softie Aldridge any day. Let's take West and maybe Koufus or that guy we drafted.

If Spurs get Aldridge, who then will be the center?

[hater]

"The Spurs sign Aldridge and West"

don't know what the fuck I'd do with myself if this happens today :lol

[Obstructed_View]

Would West be worth going into the luxury tax for if he comes at a discount?

[spursparker9]

"The Spurs sign Aldridge and West"

don't know what the fuck I'd do with myself if this happens today :lol


http://blog.lakers.com/lakers/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/lakers_si150.jpg

[Mnky]

THe same articles citing him wanting to play for a contender point out he would have to play for vet minimum on either team. Dubs just pretty much maxed green and have curry and Thompson paid. They have as much wiggle as us. Doubt it comes down to money, it'll be who he thinks is the better team and who has a position for him to play.

[GSH]

THe same articles citing him wanting to play for a contender point out he would have to play for vet minimum on either team. Dubs just pretty much maxed green and have curry and Thompson paid. They have as much wiggle as us. Doubt it comes down to money, it'll be who he thinks is the better team and who has a position for him to play.

Maybe even less.

"#Even if GSW moved D. Lee to a team with room to create a TE. Still not allowed to take West back in s/t. GSW payroll is at $100m now."

[Obstructed_View]

THe same articles citing him wanting to play for a contender point out he would have to play for vet minimum on either team. Dubs just pretty much maxed green and have curry and Thompson paid. They have as much wiggle as us. Doubt it comes down to money, it'll be who he thinks is the better team and who has a position for him to play.
West probably saw that neither team would be able to pay him anything, so he makes a public statement about how he would sacrifice everything to win, then the losers show up with their checkbooks.

[Mnky]

Dude is a baller. Fights and leaves it all on the court. Great leader and emotional boost. If anyone gets him for the min, they get a huge deal.

[Obstructed_View]

Dude is a baller. Fights and leaves it all on the court. Great leader and emotional boost. If anyone gets him for the min, they get a huge deal.

West will make it clear in the presser when he signs with Detroit that he did not mean league minimum when he said he'd take a huge pay cut.

[024]

West is looking more like the Spurs' plan C now that Monroe is gone. They can give him a chunk of the cap space if Aldridge didn't sign. Highly doubt West plays for the minimum. Maybe if Ginobili retires, he can get the room exception.

[szkorhetz]

For the minimum? Sure, will be much better than Baynes, Ayers and Bon-Bon combined.

[Mnky]

If the source is real, and the comments are real, then that's the only option he has. I won't be surprised either way. If he gets upped for the Knicks, or mins with the dubs.

[GSH]

I'll take tough guy West over softie Aldridge any day. Let's take West and maybe Koufus or that guy we drafted.

If Spurs get Aldridge, who then will be the center?


It doesn't matter how good Splitter is, if he's wearing street clothes and nursing an owie. And I'll take a guy who comes up big in the post-season any day, over a guy who shrinks.

Just saying that West would likely be available more, and do more when it counts. The Spurs (and their fans) measure success by rings, not regular season W's.

[BackHome]

Man I would take West in a heart beat. I would even take him over LA so we could have enough money to replace Erorrs with a center and need to replace Bell with a SG with good handles

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

West would be a great Spur.

[TheGoldStandard]

Unfortunately West is about 5 years too late but I'd say for 10 minutes a night he could hit a few jumpers

[Richie]

It'll be a pretty awful one at this point. There's really no way to recover from losing LMA and trading Splitter. Not unless something unforeseen happens. Even if the Spurs get Monroe or Kanter (which I would support), I'd think they're done.

Robin Lopez would replace everything Splitter did for us, likely has fewer injury issues and is 3 years younger. A straight up swap for those two wouldn't be a bad result.

[Chinook]

Robin Lopez would replace everything Splitter did for us, likely has fewer injury issues and is 3 years younger. A straight up swap for those two wouldn't be a bad result.

Lopez and Splitter aren't very similar at all. I don't think Robin and Tim can play together, especially considering the two don't have chemistry. Plus, Lopez will likely cost more, which affects the team's ability to add a solid PF after Tim leaves.

Lopez and West is decent (they're still not contenders with that), but Lopez on his own wouldn't be an improvement at all.

[Richie]

Also there's no reason he'd HAVE to play for the minimum on the Warriors, they still have the MLE it would just cost them a fortune in tax.

They could dump Lee and sign West for the MLE which would cut their payroll by $10m. I just don't see why they need West when Speights is basically the same player

[Richie]

Lopez and Splitter aren't very similar at all. I don't think Robin and Tim can play together, especially considering the two don't have chemistry. Plus, Lopez will likely cost more, which affects the team's ability to add a solid PF after Tim leaves.

Lopez and West is decent (they're still not contenders with that), but Lopez on his own wouldn't be an improvement at all.

Sure Lopez would cost around $12m, but if we don't have Aldridges max on the books we will still have room to add someone in 2016 or huge space in 2017, although without Aldridge I don't rate our chances of landing a marquee free agent.

Even if Aldridge is earning his the max next year, we'll still have $14m in cap room to add someone. Even if you include any non-guaranteed bonus Timmy gets after retiring (~$3m) that's still healthy room to add someone. With Lopez we'd have closer to $20m next summer which would likely be enough for Horford.

I guess we're not going to agree about Lopez, but he can defend just as well as Splitter which is all we'd need him to do. There's no big man in the league who can't play next to Tim IMO, he's so versatile.

[ceperez]

Looking down the remaining free agents, some good choices:

Koufos
Jeremy Lin
Scola
Teletovic
Bargani
Alan Anderson
Gary Neal
Tayshaun Prince
KJ McDaniels
JJ Barea
Omri Casspi
Xavier Henry
Rashard Lewis

[Richie]

KJ McDaniels is an interesting one, I'd certainly take him for the minimum although I assume it'd be matched

[TheGoldStandard]

Looking down the remaining free agents, some good choices:

Koufos
Jeremy Lin
Scola
Teletovic
Bargani
Alan Anderson
Gary Neal
Tayshaun Prince
KJ McDaniels
JJ Barea
Omri Casspi
Xavier Henry
Rashard Lewis

Out of that list only 4 strike me as being something the Spurs would chase... Koufos, Teletovic, Bag and Alan Anderson

[CGD]

I would look at Some of the young pieces the magic have like OQuinn. Maybe overpay Tobias Harris and then sign West?

[Chinook]

Sure Lopez would cost around $12m, but if we don't have Aldridges max on the books we will still have room to add someone in 2016 or huge space in 2017, although without Aldridge I don't rate our chances of landing a marquee free agent.

Did you include Diaw's full salary in that calculation? I think there's a great chance he's not around if the team is looking for a marquee guy. Same with Manu and Tim. If the Spurs bring back Parker/Green/Leonard/LMA/Tim and Patty, Manu and Diaw, I don't think they're looking for a $20 Million guy.


Even if Aldridge is earning his the max next year, we'll still have $14m in cap room to add someone. Even if you include any non-guaranteed bonus Timmy gets after retiring (~$3m) that's still healthy room to add someone. With Lopez we'd have closer to $20m next summer which would likely be enough for Horford.

I don't think that's enough for Horford. Millsap just got $19 Million-plus. Best I could see them doing with that space is maxing out Terrance Jones.


There's no big man in the league who can't play next to Tim IMO, he's so versatile

I simply don't know where that belief comes from.

[ceperez]

Out of that list only 4 strike me as being something the Spurs would chase... Koufos, Teletovic, Bag and Alan Anderson

Well most of these guys hopefully are minimum deals.

[elemento]

West in a cheap contract is a no-brainer deal.

And I'm positive that Spurs fans would fall in love after 5 games. I'd rather have him than Millsap tbh.

[beirmeistr]

West in a cheap contract is a no-brainer deal.

And I'm positive that Spurs fans would fall in love after 5 games. I'd rather have him than Millsap tbh.

do it, pop

[Richie]

Did you include Diaw's full salary in that calculation? I think there's a great chance he's not around if the team is looking for a marquee guy. Same with Manu and Tim. If the Spurs bring back Parker/Green/Leonard/LMA/Tim and Patty, Manu and Diaw, I don't think they're looking for a $20 Million guy.



I don't think that's enough for Horford. Millsap just got $19 Million-plus. Best I could see them doing with that space is maxing out Terrance Jones.

I included Diaws full salary. Obviously it's too soon to put a real figure on it as we don't know any contract details but for 2016 I've got Kawhi at $17m, Danny at $11m and Timmy making $3m (his 50% guarantee after retirement). Boris is still at $6.5m although he's only $3m guaranteed so we could squeeze out more space that way if needed. Throw in Anderson, Mills, a couple of first rounders and Lopez at $12m and we'd have $19m in room. Waive Diaw and we're at $22m, $3m under Hordfords max, but if we're not bringing in Aldridge we might as well pay Timmy $9m straight up this year and get to $25m space next summer.

[BackHome]

If you want a good chance at winning a championship next year you sign the dude. We lost Baynes and probably loose CoJo, Bell. and Hopefully Errors. Waiting for Princes is pissing me off

[DJB]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg


Tee, hee.

[taps]

O_V's got a level head. PATFO aggressiveness having bnsf believing any old thing. We're leverage

[easy7]

Spurs should sign West. Get rid of Bonner and Errors.

[beirmeistr]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg
feast on these big mamas, charles barkley

[AFBlue]

Good replacement for the big banger tbqh.

[BillMc]

Come to San Antonio, David West. You get the minimum, and as many of these as you want.

http://cdn.hiphopwired.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/fat_women_bathingsuits.jpg

Is that the Cowboy's' offensive line?

[beirmeistr]

Is that the Cowboy's' offensive line?

it's the fat curtain

[BillMc]

it's the fat curtain
:lol

[timvp]

I'm warming up to the idea of West. The Spurs really could use a player desperate for a championship. Last year's team never had that edge.

His jumper and underrated passing skills make him a good fit offensively. He can't protect the rim on D but he can guard the post.

As a 3rd/4th big with Diaw, he'd be pretty damn good. Without LMA, I'd add him to the mix but the Spurs should also spend money for a legit rim protector.

[timvp]

David West and Kosta Koufos as a Plan B would work, tbh.

[Emperor]

Definitely would add plenty of toughness to the team. Hopefully he'll accept whatever the Spurs can offer him.

[monkeypunk]

I'm warming up to the idea of West. The Spurs really could use a player desperate for a championship. Last year's team never had that edge.

His jumper and underrated passing skills make him a good fit offensively. He can't protect the rim on D but he can guard the post.

As a 3rd/4th big with Diaw, he'd be pretty damn good. Without LMA, I'd add him to the mix but the Spurs should also spend money for a legit rim protector.

Too bad we couldnt afford RLopez as well. Already has chemistry with LMA and can protect the rim and do the dirty work that LMA won't. Alternately could bring over our first from this year (Splitter clone) but he seems a year or two away...

[beirmeistr]

spurs should recruit him before other contenders do

[ace3g]

Get ready to bump...

[Brazil]

yes please ?

[GSH]

I'm warming up to the idea of West. The Spurs really could use a player desperate for a championship. Last year's team never had that edge.



His toughness and grit would have made a big difference in the playoffs. Sort of the same junkyard dog attitude that Mario Elie brought a long time ago. And West always plays bigger in the playoffs, unlike a lot of the wilting flowers the Spurs have tried to count on in the post-season.

He shoots too many 35% mid-range jumpers. But I'd rather have a guy who can create his own shot, even if it's only 35%, than guys who can't create at all. Better 35% possessions than empty possessions. When he does get the ball to the restricted circle, he finishes at a high rate.

He's one of the guys I've wished the Spurs could sign, like I wished for a long time they could have picked up Battier. It's probably a pipe dream to get him this year, but he would be a good fit and a big plus.

[tholdren]

Flip splitter for Millsap tbh

[Marcus Bryant]

Yes, I like West as a Spur. Seems salty and a competitor.

Different plan than going with Aldridge.

Would need another big.

[ElNono]

Kosta Koufos sounds like a vacation place... ugh

[timvp]

He shoots too many 35% mid-range jumpers. But I'd rather have a guy who can create his own shot, even if it's only 35%, than guys who can't create at all. Better 35% possessions than empty possessions.

Good thing about West is that he shot over 50% on jumpers outside of 15 feet last year. For his career, he's 47% from that distance.

That makes him a pretty nice fit.

[slick'81]

West/Monroe would be a pretty good backup plan I guess

[Marcus Bryant]

Good thing about West is that he shot over 50% on jumpers outside of 15 feet last year. For his career, he's 47% from that distance.

That makes him a pretty nice fit.

Yeah I remember that jumper. What NBA bigman says he doesn't want to play the 5 these days? There are like 2 true centers in the league anyways.

[Leetonidas]

I'd take David West over Bonner/Ayres/Baynes anyday tbh. Honestly if Spurs miss out on Aldridge and they can sign West, bring in Koufous, and maybe use the rest of the cap space for a solid SF to backup Kawhi and they have a better team going into next season anyway

[Spur|n|Austin]

Shutup, gnsf.

Que?

[RD2191]

Que?
:pctoss

[Spur|n|Austin]

:pctoss

:lol muh nigga

[RD2191]

:lol muh nigga
:lolcongrats on the bolding

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lolcongrats on the bolding

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[look_at_g_shred]

West would not be bad at all :tu

[SpursFan86]

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Sorry if this has been highlighted elsewhere, but any way we'd get him even if we got Aldridge as well?

[Mr. Body]

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Sorry if this has been highlighted elsewhere, but any way we'd get him even if we got Aldridge as well?

He'd have to take an explicit back-up role and absolutely no promise or likelihood of being in the game at crunch time.

[007nites]

He'd have to take an explicit back-up role and absolutely no promise or likelihood of being in the game at crunch time.

Don't think he would care.

[Mr. Body]

Don't think he would care.

Well, if he's cool, I'm cool.

[007nites]

Well, if he's cool, I'm cool.

He averaged 28.7 minutes last season. Next season Timmy's minutes will be dropped more then ever and with Baynes gone and likely Ayres he will probably still be getting 20-24 mins a game.

[objective]

Probably could have kept splitter and had West with the mle, and the benefit of not having to gouge and take advantage of Duncan and manu.

[Agloco]

I'll take tough guy West over softie Aldridge any day. Let's take West and maybe Koufus or that guy we drafted.

If Spurs get Aldridge, who then will be the center?

Old Man Riverwalk

[Agloco]

616794748830023680

Sorry if this has been highlighted elsewhere, but any way we'd get him even if we got Aldridge as well?

Well it all comes down to money then, because WAS isn't a contender.

Exactly how much does West want to win? 10 million dollars worth? Because that's roughly what he'd be giving up to come here.

[ceperez]

Well it all comes down to money then, because WAS isn't a contender.

Exactly how much does West want to win? 10 million dollars worth? Because that's roughly what he'd be giving up to come here.

Yup... if that's what he's saying by declining the 12.5 million player option. I mean seriously, he's 35, his career stats are declining, he isn't as mobile as one would want for small ball.

[gambit1990]

yeah, WAS isn't a contender... he was smart enough to know IND wouldn't be.

[aal04]

Probably could have kept splitter and had West with the mle, and the benefit of not having to gouge and take advantage of Duncan and manu.

Yeah, i feel like getting rid of Baynes, Splitter, Mills, Marco and Timmy and Manu working for peanuts is pretty bad.

We could have kept the core, picked up west and we would still be strong

[Leetonidas]

If he opted out of 12.5 million to play for less in Washington... :lmao :lmao :lmao

[ceperez]

Yeah, i feel like getting rid of Baynes, Splitter, Mills, Marco and Timmy and Manu working for peanuts is pretty bad.

We could have kept the core, picked up west and we would still be strong

Yeah... doesn't look great.

Baynes was sure to go, we couldn't afford him.
Splitter for nothing is something I don't get.
Marco is a good role player that does well in the regular season, not sure how he gets replaced.
CoJo doesn't appear to be coming back if he's offered by another team. Hope he does because he isn't going anywhere playing for the Spurs.

Well, Timmy and Manu have made their money. Manu hopefully wil just play less of a role and become kind of the 2nd point guard after Parker. I still blame Manu for the loss against the Heat, just too many turnovers.

[TheCerebral1]

Meh, I have personally no interest, unless he's coming in to be a back-up.

[BatManu20]

The Spurs' top priority in free agency, of course, remains their pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge), but sources say they are highly interested in West whether or not Aldridge chooses San Antonio.



http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list

[Mr. Body]

The Spurs' top priority in free agency, of course, remains their pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge), but sources say they are highly interested in West whether or not Aldridge chooses San Antonio.



http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list

Hope to hell it doesn't spell the end of Diaw, but don't think it does. If a player of West's caliber is throwing himself at you, pick him up and figure it out later.

[kaji157]

To say the truth west would help a lot and could be a great player to have on crunch time from time to time, he would be our best pick and roll defender, and the most mobile of our big men.
Don´t underestimate his defense. The only thing he isn´t is a shot blocker.

[silverblackfan]

He was impressive in the Hornets series, but I wonder how his back is performing. For the cheap, he would be an outstanding get. Gritty, tough and hungry to boot.

[Big P]

Hopefully we can land DW...we have not had an enforcer type player like K Willis or Jerome Kersey in a long time...signing LMA and DW would be one of the greatest off seasons ever.

[Mr. Body]

Hopefully we can land DW...we have not had an enforcer type player like K Willis or Jerome Kersey in a long time...signing LMA and DW would be one of the greatest off seasons ever.

I've been thinking of him as the new Kersey since his interest broke.

[Big P]

I've been thinking of him as the new Kersey since his interest broke.

Exactly! We've been missing the kind of "enforcer" type player for a while.

[Spur|n|Austin]

Hopefully we can land DW...we have not had an enforcer type player like K Willis or Jerome Kersey in a long time...signing LMA and DW would be one of the greatest off seasons ever.

It'd be the greatest off season ever. :toast

[Chinook]

Would like to have a young center waiting in the wings in the event that the Spurs sign West and LMA. I guess it's lucky that the Spurs just drafted two of them.

[Spurs9]

Wouldn't mind having west and hibbert if LMA falls thru

[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.

[ducks]

Marc Stein retweeted
Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 7m7 minutes ago
Hearing Clippers have interest in David West in light of DeAndre Jordan departure

[Mr. Body]

Marc Stein retweeted
Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 7m7 minutes ago
Hearing Clippers have interest in David West in light of DeAndre Jordan departure

Smart.

[milkyway21]

Marc Stein retweeted
Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 7m7 minutes ago
Hearing Clippers have interest in David West in light of DeAndre Jordan departure
..IF West wants a title contender as priority than money, Clippers has a shot. ::wakeup

[Aztecfan03]

Marc Stein retweeted
Ramona Shelburne ‏@ramonashelburne 7m7 minutes ago
Hearing Clippers have interest in David West in light of DeAndre Jordan departure

someone replied something like: "But does he have interest in the Clippers"

I doubt it. Don't think they have any big men right now outside of Griffin. And I'm not sure either should start at Center full time.

[Marcus Bryant]

The Spurs' top priority in free agency, of course, remains their pursuit of LaMarcus Aldridge (http://espn.go.com/nba/player/_/id/2983/lamarcus-aldridge), but sources say they are highly interested in West whether or not Aldridge chooses San Antonio.



http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/13192459/washington-wizards-san-antonio-spurs-top-free-agent-david-west-list

Barring some S&T scenario that means West gets the room exception. If Manu doesn't retire or join other club then he plays for vet min.

[benefactor]

Barring some S&T scenario that means West gets the room exception. If Manu doesn't retire or join other club then he plays for vet min.
Not out of the question. Pacers and Spurs don't mind working with each other.

[timvp]

Barring some S&T scenario that means West gets the room exception. If Manu doesn't retire or join other club then he plays for vet min.

West grew up a Spurs fan so let's hope that will help convince him to end his career right.

[Ice009]

I really, really want David West regardless of whether or not the Spurs get Aldridge.

Edit : I also think he'd be the last piece of the puzzle to a Championship team just like I thought PJ Brown was the last piece to the Championship puzzle in 2008 if the Spurs got him. I really wanted the Spurs to get PJ Brown that season and it turns out he was the last piece of a Championship puzzle, just not the Spurs Championship puzzle :(.

[Mr. Body]

Pacers could potentially use Corey Joseph.

[raybies]

I wonder if Bird would help him when he blasted them on his way out. And what could we possibly give that would entice them enough to facilitate a trade. A future second rounder? Maybe we could do a three team trade with Atlanta. If we got a pick from Atlanta, we send it to Indiana. Atlanta gets Splitter, and we get West. Does that work?

[benefactor]

Pacers could potentially use Corey Joseph.
Was my first thought as well.

[Darkwaters]

Pacers could potentially use Corey Joseph.

They've been known to take our used up Point Guards....

[Marcus Bryant]

West grew up a Spurs fan so let's hope that will help convince him to end his career right.

That would solidify the big rotation without a doubt.

[SpursFan86]

I'd love to get West, but he honestly feels a bit redundant when we already have Diaw. Part of me thinks we should focus on finding a serviceable backup center first.

I mean, what are we going to do if Duncan goes down and has to sit out a couple of weeks? I guess bigs are bigs, and having West strengthens that rotation, but him and Diaw aren't really ideal centers.

[21209]

616794748830023680

Washington it is. More money and a more prominent role in the weaker east.

Another player stringing the Spurs along. What else is new?

[Mr. Body]

Washington it is. More money and a more prominent role in the weaker east.

Another player stringing the Spurs along. What else is new?

Washington has already made room for him. He seems to be waiting on the Spurs.

[Mr. Body]

I'd love to get West, but he honestly feels a bit redundant when we already have Diaw. Part of me thinks we should focus on finding a serviceable backup center first.

I mean, what are we going to do if Duncan goes down and has to sit out a couple of weeks? I guess bigs are bigs, and having West strengthens that rotation, but him and Diaw aren't really ideal centers.

There are no backup centers remotely as talented as David West.

[HarlemHeat37]

There are no backup centers remotely as talented as David West.

West is no longer good enough to ignore a potentially glaring need, though..

I'd rather have Koufos, tbh..

[21209]

When was David West ever even a part time center in his career?

He's always played the bulk of his minutes at the 4.

[Mr. Body]

When was David West ever even a part time center in his career?

He's always played the bulk of his minutes at the 4.

No one is saying he's ever been a center.

[SpursFan86]

Oh I'd definitely take Koufos over West in a heartbeat...unfortunately I don't see him coming here for the minimum (don't think West will either, but Koufos definitely won't). Koufos can at least get the full MLE from someone.

I honestly don't know who the hell we could target for backup center for the minimum. Biyombo? :lol Hell, even he'll likely get $3-4 million somewhere.

[21209]

Washington has already made room for him. He seems to be waiting on the Spurs.

Waiting to see what LMA decides.

He's not coming here if the Spurs land LMA. He talks a good game about taking less, but he's not playing for chump change like the low level exception or the league minimum.

Have the Spurs even had a meeting with him?

[Mr. Body]

Waiting to see what LMA decides.

He's not coming here if the Spurs land LMA. He talks a good game about taking less, but he's not playing for chump change like the low level exception or the league minimum.

Have the Spurs even had a meeting with him?

There has been some indication the Spurs might take him even with Aldridge onboard. But it seems like you're Miss Cleo and are an expert mind reader.

[21209]

There has been some indication the Spurs might take him even with Aldridge onboard. But it seems like you're Miss Cleo and are an expert mind reader.

Remember how everyone was all giddy last off-season when they were convinced Pau Gasol would sign here for the mid-level, only to see him leave for Chicago when more money and a more prominent role was offered?

That's more than likely going to be the case in this situation.

I don't need tea leaves to see where this is headed.

[Aztecfan03]

That would solidify the big rotation without a doubt.
I think we still need some type of center besides Duncan.

[T Park]

If they got Aldridge and David West, they'd have the best front court rotation in basketball.

[NickiRasgo]

Do you think the Spurs still really need a backup center when they can play team defense instead even though our frontcourt would be Duncan, Diaw, Aldridge & West (assuming both of them signs here)? I do think with this frontcourt, opposing team will likely adjust for us instead of us adjusting for them because of our offense. I think a cheap backup center instead of a around MLE type of center will do.

With the possible frontcourt I've mentioned, I think we'll do just fine during small ball. Heck even Green played Center.

[elemento]

Again, West for a bargain contract is a no-brainer. Diaw can easily play as a backup Center and SA could always sign a vet Center for the MIN. The rotation with Duncan/Aldridge/West/Diaw would be absolutely wonderful. That's the best front-court rotation in the entire NBA.

Yeah, Koufos would be a better fit, but Koufos agent just saw Aron freaking Baynes get a 20m contract. I don't think SA is willing to pay 7-8m/year for a backup Center.

SA won a championship with 3 SGs and no backup SF. When you have talent, you simply figure things out. It's much better to play the 2nd unit with a small-ball team with talented guys, than signing a Center just for the sake of having a true Center if the guy is a worthless scrub like Ayres.

[dabom]

West is no longer good enough to ignore a potentially glaring need, though..

I'd rather have Koufos, tbh..

Players with a itch and grit are good though. You know he'll give 110%.

[ceperez]

Again, West for a bargain contract is a no-brainer. Diaw can easily play as a backup Center and SA could always sign a vet Center for the MIN. The rotation with Duncan/Aldridge/West/Diaw would be absolutely wonderful. That's the best front-court rotation in the entire NBA.

Yeah, Koufos would be a better fit, but Koufos agent just saw Aron freaking Baynes get a 20m contract. I don't think SA is willing to pay 7-8m/year for a backup Center.

SA won a championship with 3 SGs and no backup SF. When you have talent, you simply figure things out. It's much better to play the 2nd unit with a small-ball team with talented guys, than signing a Center just for the sake of having a true Center if the guy is a worthless scrub like Ayres.

I agree here with Koufos not being available.... Aron Baynes just upped the cost of any decent center.

Regarding West.... he played only 66 games last year and his stats are on the decline. He knew that even after he opted out of the $12.5m contract.

Maybe he knows that the only thing that will motivate him now is a quest for a title. Are the Wizards are title contending team? Playoff bound, yes, but they can't get past Lebron. I think West already has been there, done that.

Two last things:

(1) West grew up in a military background... so he can relate to Pop.
(2) He studies history... so given that... he knows the importance of making history over making money.

The Wizards are already dangling the opportunity... he's not taking it because he's waiting for LA to sign. Guy is taking the minimum for the Spurs. He won't feel bad about it because Duncan and Ginobili will also be taking pay cuts.

[Kindergarten Cop]

https://twitter.com/candacedbuckner/status/617294282265886720

[Kindergarten Cop]

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[montgod]

I would hope DWest voiced his reason to play for Spurs and Wiz because he knew he would make a significant contribution/difference. If he goes to Cavs, he would have less of a roll than anywhere else fighting for minutes with Love, Thompson, Verajao, and Mozgov. Let's hope LMA makes his decision known today.

[TheGreatYacht]

617294282265886720
Wtf? :lmao

I'm sure he wants to play behind Love/Thompson/Varajao/Mozgov.... That's guaranteed playing time

[Ice009]

I believe West is the missing piece to the Spurs Championship puzzle. How about it Mr. West? Bring the toughness to Texas.

[NASpurs]

It's not over fellas!

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[lmbebo]

Woj tweeted spurs offering vet min to West now

http://twitter.com/WojYahooNBA/status/617369189351714816