Who can the Spurs sign to fill out their roster . . . . . .

[disciple]

Free Agent Players as of yesterday

Point Guards

Leandro Barbosa (33)
J.J. Barea (31)
Aaron Brooks (30)
Dwight Buycks (26)
Will Bynum (32)
Larry Drew II (25)
Jordan Farmar (29)
Jimmer Fredette (26)
Pierre Jackson (24)
Jeremy Lin (27)
John Lucas III (33)
Kendall Marshall (24)
Gal Mekel (27)
Andre Miller (39)
Jameer Nelson (33)
Jannero Pargo (36)
A.J. Price (29)
Ronnie Price (32)
Nate Robinson (31)
Rajon Rondo (29)
Donald Sloan (27)
Ish Smith (27)
C.J. Watson (31)
Mo Williams (33)

Shooting Guards

Ray Allen (40)
Alan Anderson (33)
Leandro Barbosa (33)
Vander Blue (23)
Ronnie Brewer (30)
Shannon Brown (30)
Ian Clark (24)
Seth Curry (25)
Wayne Ellington (28)
Manu Ginobili (38)
Ben Gordon (32)
Willie Green (34)
Justin Holiday (26)
John Jenkins (24)
Dahntay Jones (35)
Malcolm Lee (24)
K.J. McDaniels (22)
Toure’ Murry (26)
Jason Richardson (34)
Austin Rivers (23)
Glenn Robinson III (21)
Alexey Shved (27)
J.R. Smith (30)
Rodney Stuckey (29)
Jason Terry (38)
Marcus Thornton (28)
****** Williams (26)
Lou Williams (29)

Small Forwards
Luke Babbitt (26)
Corey Brewer (29)
Caron Butler (35)
Rasual Butler (35)
Omri Casspi (27)
Chris Copeland (31)
Gigi Datome (28)
Jeremy Evans (28)
Landry Fields (27)
Francisco Garcia (34)
Alonzo Gee (28)
Gerald Green (29)
Xavier Henry (24)
LeBron James (31)
Wesley Johnson (28)
James Jones (35)
Luc Mbah a Moute (29)
Darius Miller (25)
Tayshaun Prince (35)
Glen Rice Jr. (24)
John Salmons (35)
Jeff Taylor (26)
Lance Thomas (27)
Hedo Turkoglu (36)
Travis Wear (25)
Reggie Williams (29)
Dorell Wright (30)

Power Forwards

Quincy Acy (25)
Jeff Adrien (29)
LaMarcus Aldridge (30)
Lou Amundson (33)
Darrell Arthur (27)
Jeff Ayres (28)
Andrea Bargnani (30)
Brandon Bass (30)
Michael Beasley (26)
Matt Bonner (35)
Carlos Boozer (34)
Elton Brand (36)
Dante Cunningham (28)
Brandon Davies (24)
Glen Davis (29)
Tim Duncan (39)
Reggie Evans (35)
Joel Freeland (28)
Kevin Garnett (39)
Drew Gooden (34)
Drew Gordon (25)
Tyler Hansbrough (30)
Chuck Hayes (32)
Jordan Hill (28)
Rashard Lewis (36)
Jason Maxiell (32)
Tony Mitchell (23)
Arinze Onuaku (28)
Anthony Randolph (26)
Shavlik Randolph (32)
Ronald Roberts Jr. (24)
Luis Scola (35)
Josh Smith (30)
Amar’e Stoudemire (33)
Malcolm Thomas (27)
Tyrus Thomas (29)
Ekpe Udoh (28)
Charlie Villanueva (31)
David West (35)
Shayne Whittington (24)
Derrick Williams (24)
Patric Young (23)

Centers

Cole Aldrich (27)
Joel Anthony (33)
Earl Barron (34)
Bismack Biyombo (23)
Samuel Dalembert (34)
Vitor Faverani (27)
Marc Gasol (30)
Justin Hamilton (25)
Ryan Hollins (31)
Bernard James (30)
Jerome Jordan (29)
Alex Kirk (24)
Kosta Koufos (26)
Nazr Mohammed (38)
Jermaine O’Neal (37)
Greg Oden (27)
Emeka Okafor (33)
Kendrick Perkins (31)
Larry Sanders (27)
Hasheem Thabeet (28)
Kevin Seraphin (26)
Henry Sims (25)
Greg Smith (24)
Jason Smith (29)
Greg Stiemsma (30)
Ronny Turiaf (32)
Jeff Withey (25)

[itsamanuthree]

Tyshaun Prince ?

For, what, maybe 15 mins a game?

[BillMc]

Manu and maybe Joseph would be good starts...

[benstanfield]

The good news is our minimum salary pitch will be as good as anyone's this year. Definite contender, get to play with TD and LMA under Pop, and there is actual playing time to be had on this team.

Spurs could end up turning vets away.

[TheGreatYacht]

Probably veterans with the minimum

David West, Ray Allen, Tayshaun Prince, etc.

Cant wait what we have in store

[Dverde]

Did Will Barton sign somewhere?

[GSH]

I still think they will give a call to Sonny Weems. He developed a lot in Russia. I don't know if he'll agree to play for what the Spurs can pay him, but being on this roster would get him back into the NBA, and put him in line to really get paid in a couple of years. (He was here before, but wasn't ready. Now he is, IMO.)

[Nathan89]

Will Bynum
Alan Anderson

[Big P]

Omri Casspi

[Mr. Body]

Probably veterans with the minimum

David West, Ray Allen, Tayshaun Prince, etc.

Cant wait what we have in store

I kind of think it I'll be those three guys. We don't have money to offer beyond vet mins. And hopes are Manu comes back.

[TimDunkem]

I still think they will give a call to Sonny Weems. He developed a lot in Russia. I don't know if he'll agree to play for what the Spurs can pay him, but being on this roster would get him back into the NBA, and put him in line to really get paid in a couple of years. (He was here before, but wasn't ready. Now he is, IMO.)

I wondered what happened to him. He was a decent defender but had nothing else to offer.

[look_at_g_shred]

Seraphin

[dbestpro]

With LMA in the fold, Sanders could be low risk high reward type of signing. He has a lot of baggage, that a successful stint with the Spurs could help wipe clean.

[spurraider21]

bismack?

[dbestpro]

bismack? Signed with Toronto.

[TheGreatYacht]

I kind of think it I'll be those three guys. We don't have money to offer beyond vet mins. And hopes are Manu comes back.
Exactly, we have to look into the summer league as well and see what kind of diamonds in the rough there is to find. & yeah I don't see Manu spoiling the party by announcing retirement now, I'm sure he was waiting on Aldridge's decision IMO

[cantthinkofanything]

Dre Miller. Quality minutes at PG.

[Mr. Body]

Exactly, we have to look into the summer league as well and see what kind of diamonds in the rough there is to find. & yeah I don't see Manu spoiling the party by announcing retirement now, I'm sure he was waiting on Aldridge's decision IMO

All three guys from teams we've beaten on the way to 'ships, too, I think.

[GSH]

I wondered what happened to him. He was a decent defender but had nothing else to offer.

He pretty much told CSKA that he likes them, but he really wanted to get to the NBA. I still don't think he'd play for the money the Spurs can give, but I'd love to see him invest here.

Here's a few quick excerpts from articles on his recent play in Europe. Note the Messina connection:


"It wasn’t long ago that Weems single-handedly shut down the reigning Euroleague Champions Maccabi Tel Aviv — outscoring the entire Israeli squad 13-12 throughout the first quarter — as Russian power-club CSKA Moscow cruised to an easy 81-64 triumph. Weems finished with a game-high 19 points."

"Weems then spent time under former Los Angeles Lakers adviser and current San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Ettore Messina at CSKA Moscow. He became the go-to player for the Russians, but ultimately missed a game-winning three-pointer that could’ve sent Moscow to the Euroleague Finals. He averaged 12.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.7 dimes over 29 Euroleague appearances last season."

"Furthermore, Weems is the highest-ranked non-PG in the Euroleague in assists with 4.8 dimes per game – ahead of ultra-talented passers such as Carlos Arroyo, Sergio Llull, Dontaye Draper, Nikos Zisis, and Marcelinho Huertas."

[TheGreatYacht]

All three guys from teams we've beaten on the way to 'ships, too, I think.
They can make it right, like TMac tried to do :tu

[palangi]

Manu and COJO

PF David West
SG/SF Gerald Green


PG Parker, Mills, CoJo
SG D. green, Manu, G. green
SF Leonard, Anderson
PF Aldridge, Diaw, LJC
C Duncan, West, Lallanne

[DMC]

Need some horses, some legs out there. The league is all fast break now in the regular season. Need a solid bench and some real 3pt shooters. It's been shown that 3pt specialists can thrive in Pop's system.

[ceperez]

Considering only old guys who will accept the minimum and washed up young players who are closed to getting kicked out of the NBA:

Jameer Nelson (33)
Mo Williams (33)
Ray Allen (40)
Alan Anderson (33)
James Jones (35)
Tayshaun Prince (35)
Hedo Turkoglu (36)
Rashard Lewis (36)
Luis Scola (35)
David West (35)
Hasheem Thabeet (28)

[Dre_7]

Stiemsma?

[TheGreatYacht]

Jarell Eddie from the Austin Spurs has to make it... Not sure if he has a contract with Atlanta, but he has crazy potential in Pop's system

[ceperez]

Need some horses, some legs out there. The league is all fast break now in the regular season. Need a solid bench and some real 3pt shooters. It's been shown that 3pt specialists can thrive in Pop's system.

Need 3pt specialist with Belinelli gone.

Need workhorse banger like center.

[DrunkTXLabrat]

Rivers seemed pretty good in San Antonio

[vander]

No Ray Allen please, he cannot be forgiven.

[r0drig0lac]

gerald green and sasha kaun

[palangi]

Can we hold out hope that Walter Tavares is coming still in the splitter trade.

[Spurs9]

Would you guys actually consider Allen? Not sure how much he has left in the tank, or even if you guys even want him in the Spurs uniform after 6. He is probably pretty well conditioned.

[ffadicted]

So what happens with Patty Mills now... can we keep him, and how?

[Mr. Body]

Can we hold out hope that Walter Tavares is coming still in the splitter trade.

He already signed with them, so that's impossible.

[Mr. Body]

Would you guys actually consider Allen? Not sure how much he has left in the tank, or even if you guys even want him in the Spurs uniform after 6. He is probably pretty well conditioned.

I would, but he didn't play last year. That suggests he's done. I don't care about the past, I want someone bombing away now.

[dbestpro]

if Larry Sanders could get his head on straight he would be a steal.

[SilverSpur]

Omri Casspi

Agreed , Omri Casspi with David West and Jeremy Lin

[disciple]

Where is that Robertas Javtokas guy now? Big banger type ?

[ChumpDumper]

Stiemsma?Not bad for the minimum.


Jarell Eddie from the Austin Spurs has to make it... Not sure if he has a contract with Atlanta, but he has crazy potential in Pop's system4-6 from the arc today for Indiana. One the Spurs Vegas team if he makes it there.

[kobyz]

After West and Ellington who are a no brainer, Spurs should sign Gal Mekel(PG) and Omri Casspi(SF) to fill out the roster...

[Mr Bones]

I'm not gonna sweat who fills out the roster...

The FO re-signed the young emerging superstar SF that they brilliantly grabbed in the draft by trading a back up PG , they re-signed one of the best 3 & D SGs in the league (after tons of people said re-signing him probably wouldn't be possible), they convinced an all time NBA legend to sign at an incredibly discounted rate out of loyalty & a desire to win above money, and they nabbed the single most sought after FA available, even though many of their own fans said that "big time free agents never choose San Antonio." If you still don't have faith in this organization at this point, well, you'll most likely never be convinced.

[Birn]

Gigi Datome

[KL2]

LMA on the roster changes everything, guys will be willing to take a pay cut to win, can't wait to see what they're gonna do.

[ChumpDumper]

Stiemsma?


After West and Ellington who are a no brainer, Spurs should sign Gal Mekel(PG) and Omri Casspi(SF) to fill out the roster...Where is the money to sign more than one of these players?

After using that room exception, which seems to be all that will be left, it's all minimum wage scrubs and summer league projects.

[jhfenton]

Where is the money to sign more than one of these players?

After using that room exception, which seems to be all that will be left, it's all minimum wage scrubs and summer league projects.

Yep. If the Spurs are lucky, they can get one quality vet to take the minimum and add to the rotation. Beyond that, no vet is going to take a huge pay cut to be the Spurs 12th man. I'll be ecstatic to add Manu, West, LJC, Bonner, and projects to those we already have.

[TheGreatYacht]

4-6 from the arc today for Indiana. One the Spurs Vegas team if he makes it there.
Yeah I saw that, I'm sure he'll get a 10 day during the season and they'll keep him. Atlanta did that last year

[Biggems]

If we can get West, that would fill out the offensive punch along our frontline....

I know our money is very limited....and I don't know enough about the DLeague to offer up any players......so here is my list.

The last big name player we land is David West. After that, we sign 3 young players for the end of the bench.....

G/F Jeff Taylor - top tier defender coming out of college, has improved his outside shooting, but will become even better with Chip
G/F Lance Thomas - Spurs are showing interest in him and I trust them
C Justin Hamilton - legit 7 footer, actually has a little outside game offensively, should be a decent shot blocker for us

PG - Parker, Mills, Joseph
SG - Green, Manu, Taylor
SF - Joseph, Anderson, Thomas
PF - Aldridge, West, LaLanne
C - Duncan, Diaw, Hamilton

[bigfan]

Where is that Robertas Javtokas guy now? Big banger type ?

He's only 35 and he is a big bastard with some skills. Just signed a new euro contract I believe.

[littlecoyotecoin]

I'm not gonna sweat who fills out the roster...

The FO re-signed the young emerging superstar SF that they brilliantly grabbed in the draft by trading a back up PG , they re-signed one of the best 3 & D SGs in the league (after tons of people said re-signing him probably wouldn't be possible), they convinced an all time NBA legend to sign at an incredibly discounted rate out of loyalty & a desire to win above money, and they nabbed the single most sought after FA available, even though many of their own fans said that "big time free agents never choose San Antonio." If you still don't have faith in this organization at this point, well, you'll most likely never be convinced.

Amen. Not worried about who they get, just curious.

[Mr Bones]

Amen. Not worried about who they get, just curious.

:toast

[kobyz]

Where is the money to sign more than one of these players?

After using that room exception, which seems to be all that will be left, it's all minimum wage scrubs and summer league projects.
Those players are options for minimum contracts, Casspi could maybe make a little more money elsewhere but might want to play for contender for less...

[BillMc]

I'm not gonna sweat who fills out the roster...

The FO re-signed the young emerging superstar SF that they brilliantly grabbed in the draft by trading a back up PG , they re-signed one of the best 3 & D SGs in the league (after tons of people said re-signing him probably wouldn't be possible), they convinced an all time NBA legend to sign at an incredibly discounted rate out of loyalty & a desire to win above money, and they nabbed the single most sought after FA available, even though many of their own fans said that "big time free agents never choose San Antonio." If you still don't have faith in this organization at this point, well, you'll most likely never be convinced.

Well said. (Though it is still fun to speculate on who they might sign. Debate and discussion like this is one reason to be on a message board.)

[ChumpDumper]

Those players are options for minimum contracts, Casspi could maybe make a little more money elsewhere but might want to play for contender for less...
Usually players under 30 do nothing of the sort.

[kobyz]

Usually players under 30 do nothing of the sort.

Belli did something similar...

[FireMicoHalili]

Mekel, Holiday, Copeland, Acy, Seraphin

[BillMc]

What are the chances Livio Jean-Charles could make the roster? And what are the rules for signing rookies? Can we go over the cap to sign them just like our own FA's?

[Sean Cagney]

Agreed , Omri Casspi with David West and Jeremy Lin

I dont think they have the cap for all of that though honestly.

[ChumpDumper]

Belli did something similar...That was nowhere near the minimum. The Spurs are trying to get a guy like West with Marco type money.

[Shabazz]

If we can get West, that would fill out the offensive punch along our frontline....

I know our money is very limited....and I don't know enough about the DLeague to offer up any players......so here is my list.

The last big name player we land is David West. After that, we sign 3 young players for the end of the bench.....

G/F Jeff Taylor - top tier defender coming out of college, has improved his outside shooting, but will become even better with Chip
G/F Lance Thomas - Spurs are showing interest in him and I trust them
C Justin Hamilton - legit 7 footer, actually has a little outside game offensively, should be a decent shot blocker for us

PG - Parker, Mills, Joseph
SG - Green, Manu, Taylor
SF - Joseph, Anderson, Thomas
PF - Aldridge, West, LaLanne
C - Duncan, Diaw, Hamilton

Jeff Taylor was let go by Charlotte because he got arrested for domestic violence, kept getting injured, and wasn't producing on the court.

lance Thomas is an undersized PF who is nothing more than a hustle player. How much crack did you smoke before you labeled him a Guard/Forward and put him in the SF rotation?

[Mr Bones]

Well said. (Though it is still fun to speculate on who they might sign. Debate and discussion like this is one reason to be on a message board.)

:toast

[callo1]

Copeland is a competitor.

[Biggems]

Jeff Taylor was let go by Charlotte because he got arrested for domestic violence, kept getting injured, and wasn't producing on the court.

lance Thomas is an undersized PF who is nothing more than a hustle player. How much crack did you smoke before you labeled him a Guard/Forward and put him in the SF rotation?

I didn't know about Taylor........as far as Thomas goes, the crack I smoked was straight from the FA list at NBA.com, which labels him as either a F or a G/F.

[ChumpDumper]

I didn't know about Taylor........as far as Thomas goes, the crack I smoked was straight from the FA list at NBA.com, which labels him as either a F or a G/F.You shouldn't take those labels as gospel. Some summer intern at Turner could've thrown that together.

[GSH]

Jeff How much crack did you smoke before you labeled him a Guard/Forward and put him in the SF rotation?

Biggems has been a good poster here for many, many years. Brings the goods to basketball discussions, and generally has something worthwhile to say. Why do so many new people just automatically think it's necessary to be assholes when posting here? That's reasonably good knowledge about Taylor. If you think Lance Thomas is a PF, just say so. Turns out Biggems had a perfectly good reason for listing him as a G/F. Right or wrong, you can just disagree and say why.

Switch to decaf or something.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Biggems has been a good poster here for many, many years. Brings the goods to basketball discussions, and generally has something worthwhile to say. Why do so many new people just automatically think it's necessary to be assholes when posting here? That's reasonably good knowledge about Taylor. If you think Lance Thomas is a PF, just say so. Turns out Biggems had a perfectly good reason for listing him as a G/F. Right or wrong, you can just disagree and say why.

Switch to decaf or something.

You know instead of blaming everyone else, perhaps you should try introspection.

[Biggems]

You shouldn't take those labels as gospel. Some summer intern at Turner could've thrown that together.

i find nba.com to be in need of a major overhaul. still, that is where i got the info from....and since they are basically nobody players, i ran with it. i did look on draft express and some other sites to try and get some pre-draft info on certain players.

[disciple]

He's only 35 and he is a big bastard with some skills. Just signed a new euro contract I believe.

I'm getting old.

[Biggems]

Biggems has been a good poster here for many, many years. Brings the goods to basketball discussions, and generally has something worthwhile to say. Why do so many new people just automatically think it's necessary to be assholes when posting here? That's reasonably good knowledge about Taylor. If you think Lance Thomas is a PF, just say so. Turns out Biggems had a perfectly good reason for listing him as a G/F. Right or wrong, you can just disagree and say why.

Switch to decaf or something.

thanks for the backup......but i don't worry what several of these people say. i know this site has been handed over to the savages....and people would rather throw out stupid insults instead of having a mature, respectful discussion.

[ChumpDumper]

i find nba.com to be in need of a major overhaul. still, that is where i got the info from....and since they are basically nobody players, i ran with it. i did look on draft express and some other sites to try and get some pre-draft info on certain players.I've seen plenty of Thomas over the years since he started out in Austin. He's a combo forward almost in name only. His lack of perimeter skills keep him from playing SF in most situations. We have basically the same player in Livio Jean Charles.

[GSH]

BTW - Biggems isn't the only one who things Thomas is a SF. CBSsports and ESPN both list him that way in the depth chart from last season.

http://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/depth-chart/NY/new-york-knicks

http://espn.go.com/nba/team/depth/_/name/ny/new-york-knicks

[Biggems]

I've seen plenty of Thomas over the years since he started out in Austin. He's a combo forward almost in name only. His lack of perimeter skills keep him from playing SF in most situations. We have basically the same player in Livio Jean Charles.

Is there any chance that LJC will come over this year or the next

[GSH]

I've seen plenty of Thomas over the years since he started out in Austin. He's a combo forward almost in name only. His lack of perimeter skills keep him from playing SF in most situations. We have basically the same player in Livio Jean Charles.


When you stick to basketball, you know your shit. You've seen how he plays, and you're saying "he's no SF". I'm sure that's right. Chances are, he's no PF either. When it's all said and done, it probably doesn't make a rat's ass how he's listed.

The difference is, you disagreed and just said why. Hell, sometimes a basketball discussion breaks out when that happens.

[ChumpDumper]

Is there any chance that LJC will come over this year or the nextChances are very high actually. He's in both summer leagues and can more or less force his way onto the training camp roster to get his guaranteed first round pick money.

[Biggems]

Chances are very high actually. He's in both summer leagues and can more or less force his way onto the training camp roster to get his guaranteed first round pick money.

and he plays the combo forward, SF or PF?

also, would it be possible to keep Joseph? or would a sign and trade for someone like Jason Thompson be possible?

[GSH]

I've seen plenty of Thomas over the years since he started out in Austin. He's a combo forward almost in name only. His lack of perimeter skills keep him from playing SF in most situations. We have basically the same player in Livio Jean Charles.


Let me ask you, Chump. Did you ever watch Sonny Weems in any of his workouts? It was clear he wasn't NBA-ready, but I thought he had a shot. He's been good in Europe, and very good with Moscow. Word is he really wants to get to the NBA this season. He's got a deal waiting with Barcelona if he doesn't catch here. I know he doesn't answer the backup big problem, but I also know the Spurs gave him a look before. Does his game translate to the NBA, or is he headed back to Europe?

[ChumpDumper]

When you stick to basketball, you know your shit. You've seen how he plays, and you're saying "he's no SF". I'm sure that's right. Chances are, he's no PF either. When it's all said and done, it probably doesn't make a rat's ass how he's listed.

The difference is, you disagreed and just said why. Hell, sometimes a basketball discussion breaks out when that happens.He's a real hustle player and would be a fine situational end-of-bench guy, but if the Spurs have another big man penciled in for the room exception, digging up another pure shooter seems like a bigger priority.

[ChumpDumper]

and he plays the combo forward, SF or PF?From what little I've seen, seems to be more PF at this point. I'm sure the Spurs would love for him to be a combo forward.


also, would it be possible to keep Joseph? or would a sign and trade for someone like Jason Thompson be possible?As far as I know, Joseph's qualifying offer hasn't been rescinded yet, so either scenario would be possible.


Let me ask you, Chump. Did you ever watch Sonny Weems in any of his workouts? It was clear he wasn't NBA-ready, but I thought he had a shot. He's been good in Europe, and very good with Moscow. Word is he really wants to get to the NBA this season. He's got a deal waiting with Barcelona if he doesn't catch here. I know he doesn't answer the backup big problem, but I also know the Spurs gave him a look before. Does his game translate to the NBA, or is he headed back to Europe?I haven't seen enough of him lately to make that kind of a call. One of the bigger knocks on him in the NBA was his outside shooting. Statistically he has made himself pretty reliable outside the arc. If NBA scouts and GMs think that can translate to the league, he could find his way onto a team.

A spot on the Spurs might be a tough sell to a guy like him since he is in his prime earning years and playing a 4th wing role for the minimum can't be the most attractive deal out there.

But stranger things have happened.

[Ditty]

Fuck Ray Allen, but with Marco gone, I think Allen was decent at times in the 2014 finals that he could still be a decent replacement for Marco this season in limited minutes. Barganani to replace Bonner. We need a defensive big that can rebound well, I actually like Aldrich over Seraphin I think he has a higher basketball IQ, good rim protector and rebounder even if he moves a little slow. Wouldn't be a bad Baynes replacement, but I wouldn't be upset with Seraphin also, the chick he is actually banging right now lives here in SA , and she is very nice (well back then when we used to date/mess around back in high school) so maybe that's a legit reason for him coming to the Spurs :lol. Of course hoping for David West. LJC will be our project player this year, not sure if he would still be eligible for the first round rookie salary, but if not I think they should bring him over as I think they could get him at a good price, if not sign Lalanne and put him in Austin for this season for the most part. Not sure how I feel with Diaw playing the backup small forward, I think he would be a presence offensively at three, but not sure if he can keep up with some of the other three's in the league. Hopefully we can bring Joseph back, but if not hopefully we can find a replacement point guard that can play some D.

Duncan/Aldrich/Bargnani
Aldridge/West/LJC
Leonard/Diaw/Anderson
Green/Ginobili/Allen
Parker/Mills/Joseph

[GSH]

A spot on the Spurs might be a tough sell to a guy like him since he is in his prime earning years and playing a 4th wing role for the minimum can't be the most attractive deal out there.




That looks like you think Manu will be back in a Spurs uniform this season? If that happens, Weems obviously doesn't make sense for either side. If Manu wasn't coming back, I thought he might be a consideration.

As for him? His situation might be the rare exception where a young guy might play for less. I know he really wants to get to the NBA. And anyone who gets minutes with the Spurs helps his own value. If this year's roster turns out as good as it is looking, he could put himself in position to stay in the NBA, and really get paid in a couple of years. What I saw of him playing with Moscow, he looked "solid". That's a pretty Spur-worthy trait, if he can keep it up in the NBA. I was a big fan of Anthony Parker a few years back, and saw him the same way. He had some very respectable seasons with Toronto and Cleveland, and I always wished I could see him on the Spurs' bench. I see Weems a lot the same way.

I'd obviously rather see Manu on the floor. But if that doesn't happen, I'd love to see Weems at least get a shot.

[Seventyniner]

You know instead of blaming everyone else, perhaps you should try introspection.

Thanks for posting this and the bullshit you've been spouting off to Chinook. Makes it easy to see how big of an asshole you are.

[SURGE]

Michael Beasley Ryan hollins and David west

[Maddog]

Michael Beasley Ryan hollins and David west
Hmm
West, no thanks on the others
For some really strange reason the thought of bargnsni on the spurs intrigues me
Probably make more overseas than what they can offer

[GSH]

Oh, well. Weems just signed with CSKA until 2017. Shame, if Manu isn't back.

[Dverde]

My guess is West will sign somewhere else. Spurs sign Caron Butler and Bonner. Promote someone from the Summer team/D-league who will never play.

[Biggems]

He's a real hustle player and would be a fine situational end-of-bench guy, but if the Spurs have another big man penciled in for the room exception, digging up another pure shooter seems like a bigger priority.

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.

[Chinook]

Anderson isn't a PG. Like, seriously. He might be a point-forward, but the Spurs aren't going to call him a PG if they don't consider Manu one. The Spurs need a small guard and another bigger guard, even if Manu comes back. Good news is that small scoring guards are the easiest players to find.

[ChumpDumper]

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.This year's second rounders will not make the Spurs rotation.

I can't see the Spurs' being attractive to Ellington.

[MR-Clutch]

Alexey shved would be a good belli replacement. I like okafor as a backup center as well.

[Mr. Body]

this is why drafting the Serbian instead of trading the pick for 2-3 of Phillies 2nd rounders was a mistake. Hopefully they at least tried to make a trade.....I like the Serbian, but we need wings in a bad way. With the two picks we could have gotten a very good 3pt shooter and defender in Brown, and then an athletic shooter in Connaughton. With those two, adding West would have been the final piece to the puzzle.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu, Connaughton
SF - Leonard, Brown
PF - Aldridge, West, Livio-Charles
C - Duncan, Diaw, Bonner

But now, we have holes. It will be difficult to fill them, with our financial limitations. I would still like to do a sign and trade CoJo for Jason Thompson if possible. Add Larry Sanders on a non-guaranteed contract full of incentives. I would go for West, but we need his money on the wing. So go after Ellington, if he can be had on the cheap. Then maybe add another wing via the Summer League, D League, or veteran FA.

PG - Parker, Mills, Anderson
SG - Green, Manu
SF - Leonard, Ellington
PF - Aldridge, Diaw, Sanders
C - Duncan, Thompson, Bonner

I know Ellington is more of a SG, but I just put him as one of the 2nd unit.

Most of the Spurs' success with wings and SGs has come from bargain bin guys, other than Kawhi, obviously. Bruce Bowen, Gary Neal, Danny Green. They seem to feel they need to draft their centers while the perimeter players are much easier to come by. I feel they're right, and Mulitinov is going to be a steal, IMO, due to his mobility, motor, and floor IQ.

[spurtech09]

Agreed , Omri Casspi with David West and Jeremy Lin
yes yes yes

[pad300]

This year's second rounders will not make the Spurs rotation.


Not sure about that myself. They see something in Lalane, or else they would have taken a higher ceiling long shot - Christian Wood.

He's got a heck of a physical profile: ridiculous (7'5") wingspan on a 6'8.25" frame, and a extremely quick 6.02 agility test time, as well as a 5.37 sprint time (also quick) . According to rumour, he showed the Spurs a jumpshot in workouts. I can see him taking the 5th/6th big spot on the roster...

[Mr Bones]

The 3rd string center/ 5th/6th big is almost a non-issue to me. The Spurs need someone to give them maybe 10 mpg. Cole Aldrich can do that, Henry Sims can do that, Ekpe Udoh can do that. Whoever it is, they probably don't get minutes in the playoffs. If they get West or even Scola, it matters even less. All the Spurs need to do in my view is find another ball-handling combo guard.... I have no doubt they'll be able to do that after scouting the summer leagues and looking over the free agent remnants...

[milkyway21]

Luis Scola is a free agent?

[Kawhi 5-0]

Saw a couple people mention Kevin Seraphin. Would be pretty awesome if we could get him. I really like Clint Capella too. I think he'd be worth a first round pick if he could be pried away from Houston. Those would be my top two targets. We only have three bigs signed as far as I know. I think Kyle Anderson can backup Kawhi. Would have been nice to have gotten Aminu. Manu is pretty vital for next season. I hope we know soon regarding him. With CoJo gone, I would lean towards Nate Robinson or Shved. Another pipe dream would be Ezeli. On a practical level, I like Henry Sims too.

Good input everyone!

--Paul

[Mr Bones]

Luis Scola is a free agent?

Yes.

http://www.nba.com/freeagents/2015/

[Obi Juan Kenobi]

Saw a couple people mention Kevin Seraphin. Would be pretty awesome if we could get him. I really like Clint Capella too. I think he'd be worth a first round pick if he could be pried away from Houston. Those would be my top two targets. We only have three bigs signed as far as I know. I think Kyle Anderson can backup Kawhi. Would have been nice to have gotten Aminu. Manu is pretty vital for next season. I hope we know soon regarding him. With CoJo gone, I would lean towards Nate Robinson or Shved. Another pipe dream would be Ezeli. On a practical level, I like Henry Sims too.

Good input everyone!

--Paul

Sadly I don't think Capella is going anywhere...

[kobyz]

Copeland is a competitor.

More like a soft ass bitch..

[PublicOption]

Larry Drew 2

[Shabazz]

Larry Drew 2

You are high off your ass. You want quitter bitch momma's boy on the team?

[MoSpur]

Jared Zwerling: While the Grizzlies are still in the mix with PG Mo Williams, another team to emerge, I’m told, could be the Spurs. PG Cory Joseph moved on.

[Spurs9]

Not sure if we could afford him or not, but I'd definitely take Mo if that was a option.

[MoSpur]

I also read Andre Miller is going to return for another season and is visiting teams

[TheGoldStandard]

Not sure if we could afford him or not, but I'd definitely take Mo if that was a option.

No way.. the guy deviates so much for set plays.. He jacks up terrible shots..

[G-Dawgg]

I'd still love to see Bargnani signed for the minimum as Bonner's replacement at the stretch 4 position....

[Spurs9]

I'd still love to see Bargnani signed for the minimum as Bonner's replacement at the stretch 4 position....
Theres no way he would sign for the minmum, some team will overpay. Cojo just got $7million per season, someone like the Blazer will probably pay him after they had half the team gutted.

[G-Dawgg]

Theres no way he would sign for the minmum, some team will overpay. Cojo just got $7million per season, someone like the Blazer will probably pay him after they had half the team gutted.
He's been fighting injuries the last 2 years. I read somewhere that because of this he might be had for a minimum contract.. Wishful thinking I guess.

[SpursPreacher]

Jean-charles is on the summer league team, Maybe he is the 4th or 5th big ?

[EVAY]

Jean-charles is on the summer league team, Maybe he is the 4th or 5th big ?

What's the story on this guy? I've been ignoring him for years because he was stashed. Do folks think he can help?

[Spurs9]

Jean-charles is on the summer league team, Maybe he is the 4th or 5th big ?
Gotta figure there is at least one person who will surprise in the summer league we can sign the fill the roster a bit.

[SsKSpurs21]

Ive been a fan of Jameer Nelson. he could be a good 3rd PG to have.

[jhfenton]

What's the story on this guy? I've been ignoring him for years because he was stashed. Do folks think he can help?

We think he's likely to force the Spurs hand, as a 1st round draft pick. There's no consensus on whether he can help.

[EVAY]

We think he's likely to force the Spurs hand, as a 1st round draft pick. There's no consensus on whether he can help.

thx.

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

Jean-Charles will take up a roster spot. That's all but a forgone conclusion at this point.

Let's hope he's a contributor.

[GSH]

Ive been a fan of Jameer Nelson. he could be a good 3rd PG to have.

Nelson says he wants to go to a contender. But the thing he says the most is that is isn't willing to accept any minor backup role. It's pretty clear that's the most important thing to him. I think he's really saying that he thinks he could be a starter, and earn starter money. At the least, he wants to be a featured first-off-the-bench guy. A friend says that he probably wouldn't pass the Spurs' character-guy requirements, but I don't really know about that part.

[MaNu4Tres]

Nelson says he wants to go to a contender. But the thing he says the most is that is isn't willing to accept any minor backup role. It's pretty clear that's the most important thing to him. I think he's really saying that he thinks he could be a starter, and earn starter money. At the least, he wants to be a featured first-off-the-bench guy. A friend says that he probably wouldn't pass the Spurs' character-guy requirements, but I don't really know about that part.

No thank you.

I hope Spurs don't consider him or Mo Williams.

[GSH]

BTW - for those who don't know this part. West opted out of $12.5M this season, saying he wants to play with a contender, even if it means less money. But I think he's saying he might play for $6-7M, to get a shot at a ring. I don't think he means he'll play for $2M. It would be great, but it's sort of like wishing for snow every winter.

[DAF86]

Gerald Green is impossible right?

[MaNu4Tres]

Now that Manu is back, I'm pretty sure Scola will be a lock to finally wear the silver and black.

For the 3rd pg spot, I hope Spurs go young. They don't need another Damon Stoudamire/Nick Van Exel experiment.

[DAF86]

Jordan Hill, Scola, Mbah a Moute, Bargani. Lots of interesting options, tbh.

[GSH]

For the 3rd pg spot, I hope Spurs go young. They don't need another Damon Stoudamire/Nick Van Exel experiment.


The Spurs put a lot of effort and attention into developing Cory Joseph. I'm not bitching that he left - it was the right move for everybody.

But I think this has to be about a 1 or 2-year, all-in, balls to the wall push for another LOB. I know that teams always have to plan for the future, but this has to be about the closest thing to an exception ever. Experience may be more important this year, than having the next CoJo in the stable. I could be wrong, but I'm guessing they would rather have another NVE than a new Cory Joseph.

[SpursFan86]

Gerald Green is impossible right?

Wouldn't go that far, but it's pretty damn unlikely IMO.

[Mr Bones]

Now that Manu is back, I'm pretty sure Scola will be a lock to finally wear the silver and black.

For the 3rd pg spot, I hope Spurs go young. They don't need another Damon Stoudamire/Nick Van Exel experiment.


I think Scola is a possibility too, and I'd like it. Hopefully Manu is talking up the story of them finally playing together in the NBA.

[daledondale]

Jordan Hill, Scola, Mbah a Moute, Bargani. Lots of interesting options, tbh.
We must get Scola. And then 6 and divine justice for him. :lobt2:

[Mr Bones]

It would be hilarious if a SCOLA THREAD finally bears fruit...

[szkorhetz]

The Spurs one of a few teams involved in ongoing discussions with Carlos Boozer, according to ESPN.

That would be hell of a team. 4 players who are more than capable in the low post with three shooters always on the cours (assuming Tony will regain his shot)

[BillMc]

What's the word on West? Anything new?

[TimDunkem]

AND OOOOOOOONE!!

[BillMc]

It would be hilarious if a SCOLA THREAD finally bears fruit...

A decade of pounding the rock and it might finally break

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

618153571377393664

[Holden_Caulfield]

alright who's next? austin rivers as 3rd pg, fredette? :lol

[kaji157]

So how many bigmen do we still need to sign?

Already got four confirmed... Do we need another or shall we go for Bonner?

[BillMc]

So how many bigmen do we still need to sign?

Already got four confirmed... Do we need another or shall we go for Bonner?

We could use a beefy pure center as our top 4s are all PF's by nature (except maybe Timmy).

Also another PG wouldn't hurt.

[Mr Bones]

One more ball handler/ PG/ combo guard type of player would make this a perfect off season.

[HarlemHeat37]

No more old players, though..

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

We could use a beefy pure center as our top 4s are all PF's by nature (except maybe Timmy).

Also another PG wouldn't hurt.

Eh, Lakers will buy out Hibbert sometime in December or January, pick him up on the cheap then. Just gotta keep a seat warm for him until then.

[GermanSpursFan]

What is with Ayres ?

[slick'81]

Spurs looking for a 3rd pg and depth at sg/sf and backup center

[Spurs9]

Luke Ridnour still floating around? :lol

[timvp]

No more old players, though..

Eh, I wouldn't mind the Spurs filling out their roster with ring-hungry vets. There won't be many minutes available to develop a young player. If Anderson shows that he's ready with his play in summer league, that'll probably be the extent of the young minutes this season.

It was different a couple years ago when there were minutes up for grabs, tbh.

[cd98]

Ridnour would be bought out, but I'd rather have Jimmer between the two. He's younger, and has more upside, but not much more. I'd also say Jameer Nelson would be a great signing.

[ducks]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 1m1 minute ago
Spurs, amazingly, still have five roster spots to fill. Let's see how much more minimum magic they have left after landing David West

[ducks]

should they go after ray allen?

[RD2191]

should they go after ray allen?
timvp, pink this man.

[Chinook]

Eh, I wouldn't mind the Spurs filling out their roster with ring-hungry vets. There won't be many minutes available to develop a young player. If Anderson shows that he's ready with his play in summer league, that'll probably be the extent of the young minutes this season.

It was different a couple years ago when there were minutes up for grabs, tbh.

You'd be surprised where minutes peak through. The Spurs will have a fair bit of playing time with six of their top 10 players over 30 by the start of the season. They'll need bodies, and I'd rather those spot minutes go toward players who are getting some burn in Austin rather than more 30-plus folks. The exception is that I'd like a veteran play-maker. I don't know if there's on available, though. Maybe a Prigioni-like guy from overseas?

[Spurs9]

Call Lebron Pop!

[HarlemHeat37]

Eh, I wouldn't mind the Spurs filling out their roster with ring-hungry vets. There won't be many minutes available to develop a young player. If Anderson shows that he's ready with his play in summer league, that'll probably be the extent of the young minutes this season.

It was different a couple years ago when there were minutes up for grabs, tbh.

Doesn't have to be "young", but I would rather see players at the 26-30 year old age rather than Caron Butler or Tayshaun Prince, though..

But ya, I think it will be Anderson and that's fine with me..

[kobyz]

Next up is Prince...

[cd98]

I know its crazy, but with a roster this good, I'd call Larry Sanders and see if he is available for the minimum. Sure, he's a head case, but you already got a deep front court and he is a legit defense center. Again, if we weren't so deep in the front court, I would go conservative, but why not swing for the fences in a low risk move. As for pg, I'm for Jameer first, and if not, then Jimmer second. Both can shoot and probably run a pick and roll with Davis, Duncan, and LMA well enough to make it a top notch weapon.

[cd98]

Next up is Prince...

Prince or Butler is enough.

[buttsR4rebounding]

With West in I'd like to see Perkins or Stoudemire. Hansborough could be hustle guy that I could definitely see as a Spurs-type player.

[keeferob25]

I would like to go after Aaron Brooks, Dorell Wright and a 7 footer. I like Brooks because he's a massive scoring punch off the bench but equally important is how he scores. He's still a really good at penetrating and frankly would automatically be our best one (barring a parker return-to-form). Last year one of our problems was our inability to successfully drive to execute the drive and kick. Brooks would help tremendously. Wright is a long, still athletic player that would give us a great backup for kawhi. He's good at the corner three. While definitely not the offensive threat marco was, he would likely provide strong defense that wasn't there from our bench last season. Any offense from him would just be gravy. He'd produce a net positive value more consistently than Marco did I believe. And we need to go after any competent 7 footer for size.

[Shabazz]

alright who's next? austin rivers as 3rd pg, fredette? :lol


I will strangle someone if the Spurs waste a roster spot on that bum Rivers. He has had 2 good games in his career.

[cd98]

I will strangle someone if the Spurs waste a roster spot on that bum Rivers. He has had 2 good games in his career.

Unfortunatey they both happened in the first round last year.

[BillMc]

Unfortunatey they both happened in the first round last year.

Sadly true.

But at least their starting center was so jealous of them he quit...

[Holden_Caulfield]

I will strangle someone if the Spurs waste a roster spot on that bum Rivers. He has had 2 good games in his career.
yeah but hes probably the best defender at the pg spot left

[Shabazz]

yeah but hes probably the best defender at the pg spot left

LOL

i invite you to rewatch any of his games for New Orleans. The guy would probably be out of the league by now if not for his dad.

[Mr Bones]

Marc Stein ‏@ESPNSteinLine · 1m1 minute ago
Spurs, amazingly, still have five roster spots to fill. Let's see how much more minimum magic they have left after landing David West

The best FO in the NBA has 5 shots to fill their 3rd string spots... bad news for the rest of the league.

[Holden_Caulfield]

LOL

i invite you to rewatch any of his games for New Orleans. The guy would probably be out of the league by now if not for his dad.
name a pg left in FA who is a better defender...

[slick'81]

The best FO in the NBA has 5 shots to fill their 3rd string spots... bad news for the rest of the league.

4 spots don't forget the great bonner

duncan,Aldridge,kawahi,tony,green,mills,Manu,bonne r,west,Diaw,anderson

[Chomper]

Starters:

C: Duncan
PF: Aldridge
PG: Parker
SF: Kawhi
SG: Green

Bench

C: West
PF: Diaw
PG: Mills
SG: Manu
SF: Anderson

Remaining: Ayers, Bonner

That's 12 and we need 3 more. And frankly, I don't see us keeping Ayers. Who else is gunna be on this team? I'd take some of the guys on our summer league team. Livio-Jean Charles, Nate Wolters, and Treveon Graham would be my picks.

How do you see this roster filling out?

[Aggie Hoopsfan]

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250331&goto=newpost

Halfway down page 1, hth

[jdiggy0424]

I have a feeling the Spurs will sign either Lou Amundson or Andre miller, then fill out the rotation with LVC or Player X

[Aztecfan03]

And frankly, I don't see us keeping Ayers.
Really going out on a limb there.

[jdiggy0424]

I know its crazy, but with a roster this good, I'd call Larry Sanders and see if he is available for the minimum. Sure, he's a head case, but you already got a deep front court and he is a legit defense center. Again, if we weren't so deep in the front court, I would go conservative, but why not swing for the fences in a low risk move. As for pg, I'm for Jameer first, and if not, then Jimmer second. Both can shoot and probably run a pick and roll with Davis, Duncan, and LMA well enough to make it a top notch weapon.

Agreed. At this point it's a low risk high reward move.

worst case scenario is that he gets too high and his ass doesn't play.

[Kidd K]

I have a feeling the Spurs will sign either Lou Amundson or Andre miller, then fill out the rotation with LVC or Player X

Andre Miller? Interesting. Not the best possible option since he's nearly 40 but he's a smart player who can make some nice plays. I wouldn't mind that signing tbh.

[jdiggy0424]

Andre Miller? Interesting. Not the best possible option since he's nearly 40 but he's a smart player who can make some nice plays. I wouldn't mind that signing tbh.

Correct. Plus he's another guy that has never had an opportunity to ring. At this point he's another veteran in the locker room and along with Manu teach Anderson how to fully utilize his passing abilities in the 2nd unit.

[Spurfan4ever20]

I read someone mentioning Kendrick Perkins in one of the threads to take up the 5 position for about 10mpg. I liked that idea especially when playing against OKC and Ubaka. Perkins has experience defending Ubaka during OKC practice in the past. He would also fill in the role as a Baynes type of player.

Anyone know Perkins status during this free agency period?

[cd98]

I still don't know who anyone can guard a Duncan/Alderidge and an Aldridge/Diaw line up. And West and Diaw is probably just as lethal.

[tuncaboylu]

We need 3 guys more.

A back-up defense first PG.
An athletic wingman.
An athletic shot blocker center.

We don't need Bonner right now, all of our big-men are jump-shooters.

[CGD]

Do any of the folks who follow Euro ball have a sense if any of Atlantas second rounders are any good? Very curious to see what comes of the Splitter trade.

Also, did we already discount Tavares as a possibility? Is there an impact to him being signed and later traded?

[ChumpDumper]

Do any of the folks who follow Euro ball have a sense if any of Atlantas second rounders are any good? Very curious to see what comes of the Splitter trade.

Also, did we already discount Tavares as a possibility? Is there an impact to him being signed and later traded?Pretty safe bet Tavares isn't leaving Atlanta. If anyone, we'll get det anorexic Swedish kid.

[Vic Petro]

Please stop mentioning Andre Miller and Ray Allen. Please.

[Bruno]

Damn, what a crazy offseason. Spurs are building such a nice team. What West did is unreal.

Just a little FYI regarding Livio Jean-Charles, it's far from sure he will sign with Spurs this summer. He might very well spend another year in France with his team.

[ChumpDumper]

Damn, what a crazy offseason. Spurs are building such a nice team. What West did is unreal.

Just a little FYI regarding Livio Jean-Charles, it's far from sure he will sign with Spurs this summer. He might very well spend another year in France with his team.Good news. I don't think I'd want to choose between him and Lalanne at this point.

[urunobili]

Damn, what a crazy offseason. Spurs are building such a nice team. What West did is unreal.

Just a little FYI regarding Livio Jean-Charles, it's far from sure he will sign with Spurs this summer. He might very well spend another year in France with his team. Thanks for the update Bruno. Have you seen his game improving so that it may translate to the NBA?

[GSH]

Do any of the folks who follow Euro ball have a sense if any of Atlantas second rounders are any good? Very curious to see what comes of the Splitter trade.

Also, did we already discount Tavares as a possibility? Is there an impact to him being signed and later traded?

The value from the Splitter trade was signing Aldridge. I don't think either side feels like Atlanta owes the Spurs anything more. If any other player(s) are involved, they aren't likely to be consequential. More likely just there to make the numbers work. I know this has been a miracle summer so far, but Bud is sitting on the other side, and he knows the value of the deal as well as anybody.

[cd98]

Damn, what a crazy offseason. Spurs are building such a nice team. What West did is unreal.

Just a little FYI regarding Livio Jean-Charles, it's far from sure he will sign with Spurs this summer. He might very well spend another year in France with his team.

Hopefully so. I like his raw athleticism, but his O needs a lot of work.

[Bruno]

Thanks for the update Bruno. Have you seen his game improving so that it may translate to the NBA?

Not really, he has struggled a lot early this season to come back from his ACL surgery. He was decent in the second half of the season but nowhere near a NBA level. Unless he gets a better perimeter game, his transition to the NBA seems difficult but not impossible (he could be a player in the Mbah A Moute mold).

[DAF86]

PG: Aaron Brooks, Norris Cole, C.J Watson.
SF: Gerald Green, James Jones, Caron Butler, Mbah a Moute, Jae Crowder.
Bigmen: Enes Kanter, Jordan Hill, Scola, Joel Anthony, Joel Freeland, Ryan Hollins, Reggie Evans, Nazr Mohammed.

Get 4 of those and we are set to go, tbh.

[HarlemHeat37]

PG: Aaron Brooks, Norris Cole, C.J Watson.
SF: Gerald Green, James Jones, Caron Butler, Mbah a Moute, Jae Crowder.
Bigmen: Enes Kanter, Jordan Hill, Scola, Joel Anthony, Joel Freeland, Ryan Hollins, Reggie Evans, Nazr Mohammed.

Get 4 of those and we are set to go, tbh.

Crowder is gone, he's too good to be a minimum addition, too..

Watson may have agreed with Orlando IIRC..

[apalisoc_9]

PG: Aaron Brooks, Norris Cole, C.J Watson.
SF: Gerald Green, James Jones, Caron Butler, Mbah a Moute, Jae Crowder.
Bigmen: Enes Kanter, Jordan Hill, Scola, Joel Anthony, Joel Freeland, Ryan Hollins, Reggie Evans, Nazr Mohammed.

Get 4 of those and we are set to go, tbh.

I wouldn't mind seeing Green as a burst scorer.

Crowder would be nice but the spurs probably don't have enough money for him.

PG position is a tad bit tricky. The spurs needs a more aggressive PG, IMO...

[DAF86]

Crowder is gone, he's too good to be a minimum addition, too..

Watson may have agreed with Orlando IIRC..

I don't have him very high on my list 'cause he isn't much of a 3pt shooter.

Who do you see from that list as possible gets for the min, tbh?

[Big P]

Is James Jones available? I would take him for the minimum for a bench wing...who would be a better fit..James Jones, Caron Butler or Prince? Is there any other wing out there that would be better? Edit: Just saw Gerald Green, he might be the better option just because of his youth, not as much defense as the other guys though I don't think.
Aaron Brooks would be a great PG pickup. And get Scola back for a run with Manu. Those guys would fill the roster out nicely.

[SPURt]

PG: Aaron Brooks, Norris Cole, C.J Watson.
SF: Gerald Green, James Jones, Caron Butler, Mbah a Moute, Jae Crowder.
Bigmen: Enes Kanter, Jordan Hill, Scola, Joel Anthony, Joel Freeland, Ryan Hollins, Reggie Evans, Nazr Mohammed.

Get 4 of those and we are set to go, tbh.
I wouldn't mind Cole, but he is restricted and there is no way we can get someone that is restricted. Plus, NO is bent on keeping him. Cole sure did toss our salad the last game of the season!

[tim_duncan_fan]

Get Aaron Brooks and Gerald Green.

If Pop can get in Gerald Green's head....ooweee that's some nice perimeter scoring.

[HarlemHeat37]

I don't have him very high on my list 'cause he isn't much of a 3pt shooter.

Who do you see from that list as possible gets for the min, tbh?

No idea..at this point, after West gave up all that money and all the potential ring chasers, you never know..

I'm pretty certain Brooks would take the minimum, though..so would Butler, but I really hope the Spurs don't take him..

[look_at_g_shred]

Surprised Green hasn't been snatched up already.

[gambit1990]

i still want josh mcroberts but that'd create even more of a logjam at the 4. and i'm not sure we could take on his salary. we need a big.

[in2deep]

we definitely need a 3rd PG/SG combo. someone over 6'4 that can D as well

Unless Pop wants to have Manu/Anderson and Diaw man those. But still we still need one for injury insurance