Official 2016 Post Trade Deadline Buyout Thread

[Chinook]

So who you guys got? Joe Johnson? DJ Augustin? Roy Hibbert? Some interesting names out there.

[apalisoc_9]

DJ if bonner is waived

[Chinook]

I'd be interested in Augustin next season if he's will to come over for the min/room exception. Dunno if he'd see enough time to justify putting him above Ray this year.

[raybies]

Varejao another one

[ChumpDumper]

Any one of those would be great, but why would they come here to an already crowded lineup? Johnson would play the most while Manu is out and would be great for a couple of seasons to come, but doesn't look like the type who would sign up for that kind of uncertainty this season.

[lmbebo]

Don't think JJ gets bought out. I think he wants to stay in NJ and sign and extension (silly money from owner). We shall see with Marks in charge now though.

[raybies]

My dream scenario is that we cut Bonner and sign Bertans.

[Darius Bieber]

Might as well "cut" Bonner and make him part of the coaching staff. He's in a suit most of the time already anyways.

[TheGreatYacht]

Kevin Martin. We need shooters

[NASpurs]

I wouldn't feel comfortable cutting the +/- God. What if someone picks him up?

[look_at_g_shred]

Might as well "cut" Bonner and make him part of the coaching staff. He's in a suit most of the time already anyways.

[spurraider21]

I'd be interested in Augustin next season if he's will to come over for the min/room exception. Dunno if he'd see enough time to justify putting him above Ray this year.
ray is a body. he doesn't really give the team anything right now

[spurraider21]

:lmao at thinking they're going to cut bonner. he's gna sign another 1 year min deal this summer

[HarlemHeat37]

No point in signing anybody IMO..

Only spot on the roster with realistic minutes is the 4th wing, but I doubt there will be anybody available that will be better than Butler/Anderson/Simmons..Johnson, sure, but he could choose to sign with a team that will give him 20-25 MPG..

[HarlemHeat37]

I wonder which team will be next to give David Lee another shot at failing:lol..

[raybies]

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[Kawhitstorm]

I wonder which team will be next to give David Lee another shot at failing:lol..

Mavs/Heat on line 1

[ChumpDumper]

700434734795530240If Bonner is done, this is the kind of pickup the Spurs would make.

[HarlemHeat37]

Mavs/Heat on line 1

Miami should take Novak asap IMO..atrocious at every single aspect of basketball outside of shooting, but they're desperate..

[raybies]

If Bonner is done, this is the kind of pickup the Spurs would make.

Yeah, I agree. Safe pickup too.

[cjw]

I see no upside to dumping Bonner for Novak, unless Bonner is actually hurt and out.

Memphis is the team that should sign him to add a shooter.

[raybies]

I guess I shouldn't hold my breath for a Bertans signing. Buyout deadline is March 1st and Bertans will still be under contract. Oh well. We can still drop Bonner, if the right piece presents itself. Wouldn't mind hibbert if he gets bought out. Would rather have him play spot minutes in the playoffs instead of boban if we need size. At least he understands verticality.

1000!!!

[raybies]

700438492719910913

Trying to become relevant again..

[Kawhitstorm]

No point in signing anybody IMO..

Only spot on the roster with realistic minutes is the 4th wing, but I doubt there will be anybody available that will be better than Butler/Anderson/Simmons..Johnson, sure, but he could choose to sign with a team that will give him 20-25 MPG..

Folks shouldn't get too excited about Joe Johnson, dude is basically 2008 Finley status at this point & still thinks he's a starter on a playoff team (remember how Finley requested a trade when he got demoted).:lol

Kevin Martin on the other hand has resigned to being a vet bench player & isn't a low energy player like Joe Johnson who is basically the Boris Diaw of shooting guards.:lol

IMO, Joe Cool is more talented & still has more left in the tank but K-Mart is a better fit.

[HarlemHeat37]

^^:lol I don't want Johnson, hate his game, but if he gets bought out, somebody will give him PT in the playoffs..

Finley asking for a trade was a legendary moment on ST, IIRC:lol..most of the posters here wanted him benched and disliked him, at that point, and then he had the audacity to ask for a trade..Pop was playing him over Bowen, too(Bowen didn't have much left, either, but still)..

Not a fan of Martin, I don't think his style of play would mesh well with the bench unit..he's never been great in an off-ball role..

[Kawhitstorm]

If Bonner is done, this is the kind of pickup the Spurs would make.
Memo: Don't pick up players that are unplayable against OKC/GSW.:wakeup

[ChumpDumper]

Memo: Don't pick up players that are unplayable against OKC/GSW.:wakeupIf you're planning on playing your 15th man against OKC/GSW, you've already given up on the season. :wakeup

[sasaint]

Kevin Martin on the other hand has resigned to being a vet bench player & isn't a low energy player like Joe Johnson who is basically the Boris Diaw of shooting guards.:lol

IMO, Joe Cool is more talented & still has more left in the tank but K-Mart is a better fit.

:lol. Good one!

[TD 21]

Names that are in the process of being waived or have been rumored: Lee, Bargnani, Johnson, Augustin, Hickson, Novak (ongoing), Martin, Cunningham (ongoing), Anthony (ongoing), Blair, Humphries, Varejao (ongoing), Butler.

[Kawhitstorm]

^^:lol I don't want Johnson, hate his game, but if he gets bought out, somebody will give him PT in the playoffs..

Finley asking for a trade was a legendary moment on ST, IIRC:lol..most of the posters here wanted him benched and disliked him, at that point, and then he had the audacity to ask for a trade..Pop was playing him over Bowen, too(Bowen didn't have much left, either, but still)..

Not a fan of Martin, I don't think his style of play would mesh well with the bench unit..he's never been great in an off-ball role..

K-Mart can kind of play the Barbosa role since he is very good at slashing/cutting & hitting corner 3s. He played well for OKC until he was asked to be the secondary scorer after Westbrook got injured.:lol

[NASpurs]

Bargnani would put us over the top, said no one ever. :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

If you're planning on playing your 15th man against OKC/GSW, you've already given up on the season. :wakeup

Novak can't even be on the floor for a millisecond (remember Marco getting torched:lol) unlike Bonner who started against OKC.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say Denver, in addition to Steve Novak, will grant contract buyout to J.J. Hickson before March 1 playoff-eligibility deadline

[gambit1990]

Johnson reportedly will seek a multi-year deal from the Nets in the offseason.
http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/240868/Joe-Johnson-To-Seek-Multi-Year-Deal-From-Nets-In-Offseason

guess he doesn't want a ring.

[Kawhitstorm]

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/240868/Joe-Johnson-To-Seek-Multi-Year-Deal-From-Nets-In-Offseason

guess he doesn't want a ring.

Don't do it Sean Marks!:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say Denver, in addition to Steve Novak, will grant contract buyout to J.J. Hickson before March 1 playoff-eligibility deadline


Hickson is trash, worse than Blair.

[snickles]

i don't see anybody on the buyout list that i would sign. there's a few that i would have 3 or 4 years ago, but not now.

let's roll with what we got.

[ceperez]

McCallum is dispensable.

Verajao should be a serviceable Splitter like player.
Martin would a decent pickup to add more 3 point fire power.
Novak only if Bonner is done.

[Kawhitstorm]

Verajao should be a serviceable Splitter like player.

Mentioning Sideshow Bob & "serviceable" in the same sentence:lmao

[TrainOfThought5]

ray is a body. he doesn't really give the team anything right now

Would you trade him straight up for Patrick Beverly?

[Spurs9]

Would you trade him straight up for Patrick Beverly?
Ofc

[spurraider21]

Would you trade him straight up for Patrick Beverly?
obviously

[ceperez]

Would you trade him straight up for Patrick Beverly?

absolutely

[cjw]

Would you trade him straight up for Patrick Beverly?

When was that ever an option?

[Russ]

I see Korver on the Spurs after being bought out/waived.

[sasaint]

I see Korver on the Spurs after being bought out/waived.

I haven't heard that the Hawks were gonna dump him post-deadline.

[Kawhitstorm]

I haven't heard that the Hawks were gonna dump him post-deadline.

There is no way they are going to waive him when the Cavs were offering a 1st rd pick to take him.:lol

[sasaint]

There is no way they are going to waive him when the Cavs were offering a 1st rd pick to take him.:lol

I hadn't heard that about the Cavs, but I just couldn't see Atlanta dumping him.

[ace3g]

Sam Amico (https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops)
@AmicoHoops (https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops)


Thunder and Spurs, especially Thunder, sounding like favorites to land Anderson Varejao, but field wide open. No shortage of suitors.

[elemento]

Andy is good player. I know he is never healthy, but for the MIN replacing Bonner he could eventually help.

[ceperez]

Sam Amico (https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops)
@AmicoHoops (https://twitter.com/AmicoHoops)


Thunder and Spurs, especially Thunder, sounding like favorites to land Anderson Varejao, but field wide open. No shortage of suitors.

I doubt Thunder would be interested, they have a ton of big men.

[Robz4000]

Uhh...

[ceperez]

Spurs missed out on trading LMA for Horford and Korver. Unfortunate!

[ace3g]

Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
(https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP)Text just now from an #NBA (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA) source: "David Lee to Dallas."

[Kawhitstorm]

Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
(https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP)Text just now from an #NBA (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NBA) source: "David Lee to Dallas."


I called it:king

[Kawhitstorm]

Mavs/Heat on line 1

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/3611020926/1c288811c3bc4799af324e09268547f9_bigger.jpeg Eric Pincus Verified account ‏@EricPincus (https://twitter.com/EricPincus)

Cavs have $9.6 mil TPE for Varejao, $947k for Cunningham and should have $2.3 mil left of Haywood TPE @BBallInsiders (https://twitter.com/BBallInsiders) http://www.basketballinsiders.com/cleveland-cavaliers-team-salary/ … (https://t.co/M41oVpwDdT)


Eric Pincus ‏@EricPincus (https://twitter.com/EricPincus) 1h1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/EricPincus/status/700828729480601600) The Orlando Magic are back over the cap - by virtue of the Channing Frye $8.2 mil TPE - which they can renounce @BBallInsiders (https://twitter.com/BBallInsiders)

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)The Warriors, I'm told, are still in fact-finding mode, but are weighing the pros and cons of pursuing Varejao after he clears waivers.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Link to @espn (https://twitter.com/espn/) latest on Anderson Varejao and Warriors, Spurs and Thunder weighing pursuits of the free agent-to-be: espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id… (https://t.co/iR0sL2s9Fn)

[BillMc]

I called it:king
Yep. :toast

[BillMc]

I doubt Thunder would be interested, they have a ton of big men.

So do we. Where does Varejao fit in all this?

[Kawhitstorm]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Link to @espn (https://twitter.com/espn/) latest on Anderson Varejao and Warriors, Spurs and Thunder weighing pursuits of the free agent-to-be: espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id… (https://t.co/iR0sL2s9Fn)


OKC/Spurs are the LAST team that are going to be pursing Sideshow Bob considering their depth upfront. Assuming that they aren't tanking, the Grizzlies could use him since Gasol is out for the season & he fits their style. :lol

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)David Lee is expected to sign with Dallas for the room exception of $2.1 million once he clears waivers, league sources tell The Vertical.


Marc J. Spears @SpearsNBAYahoo
(https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)D-League point guard Phil Pressey is signing a 10-day contract with the Suns, a source told Yahoo Sports.




Marc Stein Verified account ‏@ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)
Milwaukee has emerged as the overwhelming favorite to sign former Marquette star Steve Novak when he clears waivers Sunday

[apalisoc_9]

There is really no spot for another player to add into the rotation. Pop is going to roll with Butler-Simmons-Anderson

Next year is a big signing year. Ginobili and TD will.probably retire id they win a ring.

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say that the Nets and veteran forward Andrea Bargnani have opened buyout negotiations

[apalisoc_9]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)ESPN sources say that the Nets and veteran forward Andrea Bargnani have opened buyout negotiations


Yuck..primo pasta :lol

[SpursFan86]

There is really no spot for another player to add into the rotation. Pop is going to roll with Butler-Simmons-Anderson

Next year is a big signing year. Ginobili and TD will.probably retire id they win a ring.

Yeah, I just can't see us adding anyone else at this point. Only chance is if a wing comes along who the FO is confident would be an upgrade over KA/Simmons/Butler this year in the playoffs...and I can't really think of anyone like that outside of maybe Joe Johnson, and I highly doubt he's interested in coming to SA to play such a limited role.

[AFBlue]

Varejao would be a good pickup in case the front court suffers an injury. Heady player with a good motor. Boban clearly hit a wall and they don't typically ask too much of rookies. The situation reminds me of the Diaw acquisition a few years back.

[ace3g]

If the Spurs go the Varejao routed, this is what we are getting


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75H635Hwr1I


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVifinXpd8

[BatManu20]

701165043782709248

[BatManu20]

I think Varejao winds up in Golden St or OKC.

[Kawhitstorm]

I think Varejao winds up in Golden St or OKC.

Makes no sense for him to sign w/ OKC considering McGary has been buried on the bench all season long & Collision plays limited minutes. The Worriers could use him since Ezeli is out for a couple of weeks & Speight is trash.......Bogut is also an injury waiting to happen.:lol

[apalisoc_9]

2 millions seems overpay for David lee

[cjw]

2 millions seems overpay for David lee

Isn't it prorated anyway? They had the exception and would waste it if not used, so it's more like $700-800k. They're not over the tax, so no harm in giving it a shot.

[Seventyniner]

Isn't it prorated anyway? They had the exception and would waste it if not used, so it's more like $700-800k. They're not over the tax, so no harm in giving it a shot.

True. Cuban has spent far more money on far worse players. Remember 7/70 for Erick Dampier?

[spursistan]

I think Varejao winds up in Golden St or OKC.
with Ezeli out for long period and Bogut getting creaky i think the Dubs will sign him..

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[Kawhitstorm]

Yeah, I just can't see us adding anyone else at this point. Only chance is if a wing comes along who the FO is confident would be an upgrade over KA/Simmons/Butler this year in the playoffs...and I can't really think of anyone like that outside of maybe Joe Johnson, and I highly doubt he's interested in coming to SA to play such a limited role.

I'm pretty sure Kevin Martin would be a better option than Simmons dribbling the ball off his feet.:lol

[sasaint]

I'm pretty sure Kevin Martin would be a better option than Simmons dribbling the ball off his feet.:lol

So you gonna dump Bonner for him? :tu

Otherwise, no.

[Kawhitstorm]

So you gonna dump Bonner for him? :tu

Otherwise, no.

It's not like Bonner has contributed anything this season.:lol (Manu's injury has now made it more imperative to sign a scoring guard)

[sasaint]

It's not like Bonner has contributed anything this season.:lol (Manu's injury has now made it more imperative to sign a scoring guard)

I don't want to jettison anybody but Bonner (may the Red Rocket rest in peace). But if we dump him, I'd much rather get Martin than Varejao or Joe Johnson.

[MoSpur]

Sign Joe Johnson

[Hoops Czar]

I don't want to jettison anybody but Bonner (may the Red Rocket rest in peace). But if we dump him, I'd much rather get Martin than Varejao or Joe Johnson.

The only way Bonner leaves is if he retires on his own.

[Kawhitstorm]

The only way Bonner leaves is if he retires on his own.

Considering that Bowen got traded, nobody outside the Big 3 is safe.:lol

[TheDoctor]

It's not like Bonner has contributed anything this season.:lol (Manu's injury has now made it more imperative to sign a scoring guard)
He got some Tiagoitis symptoms too which is worrysome.

[Hoops Czar]

Considering that Bowen got traded, nobody outside the Big 3 is safe.:lol

Considering the Spurs had every opportunity to amnesty his useless ass from 2012-14 and chose not, it's safe to assume he stays unless he chooses to retire of his own accord. Cant break up dat big 3+1.

[Kawhitstorm]

Considering the Spurs had every opportunity to amnesty his useless ass from 2012-14 and chose not, it's safe to assume he stays unless he chooses to retire of his own accord. Cant break up dat big 3+1.

You are talking about the same franchise that gave Dick Jefferson a 40 mill contract after he was a no show in the playoffs but they still ended up dumping him for Jack.:lol

[sasaint]

Considering the Spurs had every opportunity to amnesty his useless ass from 2012-14 and chose not, it's safe to assume he stays unless he chooses to retire of his own accord. Cant break up dat big 3+1.

With Sean Marks now gone, the front office could use a stretch 4 like Bonner.

[ChumpDumper]

You are talking about the same franchise that gave Dick Jefferson a 40 mill contract after he was a no show in the playoffs but they still ended up dumping him for Jack.:lolThat was a wink wink deal so he'd be easier to trade. Imagine if he had taken his option.

[Kawhitstorm]

That was a wink wink deal so he'd be easier to trade. Imagine if he had taken his option.

His deal would have expired by the time he was traded:downspin:

[ChumpDumper]

His deal would have expired by the time he was traded:downspin:And the Spurs would've been paying tax the whole time:downspin:

And/or would not have been able to sign anyone else:downspin:

[Kawhitstorm]

And the Spurs would've been paying tax the whole time:downspin:

And/or would not have been able to sign anyone else:downspin:

Bruh, PATFO re-signed him b/c it's hard attracting free agents in their primes to SA.:lol

[tonight...you]

:downspin:
This is kind of fun...

[tonight...you]

Bruh, PATFO re-signed him b/c it's hard attracting free agents in their primes to SA.:lol
What a brief, despicable time for the Spurs, that era of Dick.
Thank goodness it ended the way it did. Even with Pop waiving SJax...

Now Dick is a mole for the Spurs, whatever team he's on.
When that rube enters the floor nowadays- I know good things are going to happen for our Spurs.

Edit: I wish he was on the Warriors...

[ChumpDumper]

Bruh, PATFO re-signed him b/c it's hard attracting free agents in their primes to SA.:lolNo. That wasn't it. You'd need some understanding of the cap to comprehend the move. There is no use in your trying.

[ace3g]

Marc J. Spears @SpearsNBAYahoo
(https://twitter.com/SpearsNBAYahoo)The Warriors are atop free agent center Anderson Varejao's wish list and he could be signing with the club soon, sources told Yahoo.


Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Link to @espn (https://twitter.com/espn/) latest on Anderson Varejao and the strong expectation he's Golden State-bound after clearing waivers: espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id… (https://t.co/YjE3mRMS2m)

[Benoit]

Varejao is probably coming to us while Festus is out

No offense, but he would be an idiot to choose the Spurs over the Dubs if he wants a ring

He wont replace Festus tho, he does the same things for us that Duncan does for you guys

[Kikoluna]

Considering that Bowen got traded, nobody outside the Big 3 is safe.:lol

Well, it was a somewhat trade. I'm sure there was an understanding that bruce was planning to retire as he did come September of that year, before season started. Never suited for bucks.

[daslicer]

Varejao is probably coming to us while Festus is out

No offense, but he would be an idiot to choose the Spurs over the Dubs if he wants a ring

He wont replace Festus tho, he does the same things for us that Duncan does for you guys

Couldn't Vaerejao start for your Lakers? He definitely would be an upgrade over Hibbert.

[Kawhitstorm]

Well, it was a somewhat trade. I'm sure there was an understanding that bruce was planning to retire as he did come September of that year, before season started. Never suited for bucks.

Bonner is in the same boat as Bowen b/c the guy is essentially retired.:lol

[Kawhitstorm]

No. That wasn't it. You'd need some understanding of the cap to comprehend the move. There is no use in your trying.

Makes a lot of sense to be stuck w/ a guy that was under performing for 4 seasons rather than trading his expiring contract to a team w/ a cap space by throwing in the 1st rd pick they gave up to dump him on the Worriers (that's what the Cavs did to dump Varejao & his contract wasn't expiring).:lol

Dick's so called team friendly 4 year contract (which was dubbed the worst contract of the summer) was so shitty they were only able to move him for washed up Stephen Jackson (whom the Worriers wanted to get ride of by all means necessary) ONLY after throwing in a 1st rd pick (ended up being Ezeli).:lol

If PATFO were confident they could attract FAs the Dick's extension (so called "wink, wink" deal) would have NEVER happened.

[Ditty]

Looks like the Spurs are going to try to convince Vareajo to sign with them instead of the Warriors.

[Kawhitstorm]

Looks like the Spurs are going to try to convince Vareajo to sign with them instead of the Warriors.

Barbosa is Vareajo's buddy :wakeup

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)David Lee is Dallas-bound, Steve Novak is headed for Milwaukee and now San Antonio will try to convince Anderson Varejao to spurn the champs


Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)Anderson Varejao clears waivers. Golden State firmly in lead to sign him but sources say San Antonio still trying to sway him to S. Texas

[NASpurs]

With the way Duncan has looked, I would welcome him with open arms.

[ace3g]

I'm still waiting to see if any 3 point shooters are waived.

[ChumpDumper]

Makes a lot of sense to be stuck w/ a guy that was under performing for 4 seasons rather than trading his expiring contract to a team w/ a cap space by throwing in the 1st rd pick they gave up to dump him on the Worriers (that's what the Cavs did to dump Varejao & his contract wasn't expiring).:lol

Dick's so called team friendly 4 year contract (which was dubbed the worst contract of the summer) was so shitty they were only able to move him for washed up Stephen Jackson (whom the Worriers wanted to get ride of by all means necessary) ONLY after throwing in a 1st rd pick (ended up being Ezeli).:lol

If PATFO were confident they could attract FAs the Dick's extension (so called "wink, wink" deal) would have NEVER happened.Again, that's not how it works.

Sorry.

[Kawhitstorm]

Again, that's not how it works.

Sorry.

....aka PATFO are infallible when the guy that was brought in didn't get ticks while Bonner/Blair were getting slaughtered :sleep

[ChumpDumper]

....aka PATFO are infallible when the guy that was brought in didn't get ticks while Bonner/Blair were getting slaughtered :sleepNo.

You really have problems understanding simple things. Sorry, this is too advanced for you.

[Kawhitstorm]

No.

You really have problems understanding simple things. Sorry, this is too advanced for you.

LMAO, dude out here waving the white flag b/c he ain't got the answers.:lol

You CLEARLY forgot they gave up a 1st rd pick (Ezeli) when you came up w/ the "re-sign him to trade him" narrative as if that could not have been achieved with an expiring contract.:lmao According to Chump (how fitting): multi year contract > expiring (I wonder how the Worriers suddenly found takers for David Lee's sizable EXPIRING contract but the Wolves couldn't find takers for Kevin Martin's "team friendly" contract...I'm pretty sure it isn't the opt-in clause:lol).

[ChumpDumper]

LMAO, dude out here waving the white flag b/c he ain't got the answers.:lol

You CLEARLY forgot they gave up a 1st rd pick (Ezeli) when you came up w/ the "re-sign him to trade him" narrative as if that could not have been achieved with an expiring contract.:lmao According to Chump (how fitting): multi year contract > expiring (I wonder how the Worriers suddenly found takers for David Lee's sizable EXPIRING contract but the Wolves couldn't find takers for Kevin Martin's "team friendly" contract...I'm pretty sure it isn't the opt-in clause:lol).Nope, you've still got it all wrong.

It's especially sad since I explicitly told you what the issue was.

Try posting more emoticons. Maybe that will help.

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Andy Varejao has reached agreement with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical.

[Budkin]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Andy Varejao has reached agreement with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical.



Not surprising tbh

[ace3g]

Interesting who the Warriors decide to drop.

[TD 21]

Probably Thompson.

I get the logic of Varejao picking them, but I still view it as a smack in the face and as such, would no longer pursue him in the summer, as a potential West replacement.

I think the Spurs pursuit was more an indication that they're uncertain of Duncan's health for the remainder of the season, than having another option to break up the West-Diaw pairing.

[elemento]

Too bad. He is a nice addition for them

I think Jason Thompson will get a buyout. I mean, Kerr didn't even trust him when both Bogut and Ezeli were out.

[r0drig0lac]

Interesting who the Warriors decide to drop.

Jason Thompson

[TheGreatYacht]

Jason Thompson, go after him RC

[Kawhitstorm]

Nope, you've still got it all wrong.

It's especially sad since I explicitly told you what the issue was.

Try posting more emoticons. Maybe that will help.

Big Dummy, elaborate "explicitly" why PATFO wouldn't have dumped Dick's expiring contract if it was JUST about saving money & clearing cap space to sign Tiago.

Chump::cry

[Kawhitstorm]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Andy Varejao has reached agreement with the Golden State Warriors, league sources tell The Vertical.



Broken News:sleep

[Kawhitstorm]

Jason Thompson, go after him RC
Another PF who can't protect the rim, exactly what the team needs.:wakeup

Actually, if it's for Bonner...:wow

[TheGreatYacht]

if it's for Bonner...:wow
There you go

[ace3g]

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Most critical factor in Anderson Varejao's decision to sign with Golden State: Lead assistant coach and former teammate Luke Walton.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Story at @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/) on Anderson Varejao signing with the reigning champion Golden State Warriors: sports.yahoo.com/news/sources--… (https://t.co/2mBc3xzpoE)

[loveforthegame]

Jason Thompson anyone?

[look_at_g_shred]

Jason Thompson anyone?
he's been waived or what?

[N0 LyF3 ScRuB]

We need to steal Joe Johnson from the Cavs

[loveforthegame]

he's been waived or what?

Warriors waived him for Varejao.

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/240938/Warriors-Release-Jason-Thompson

[elemento]

he's been waived or what?

Yes he was. His contract was only partially guaranteed next season.

I don't think he fits. Not a rim protector, can't shoot and has a low BBIQ. There's a reason why he wasn't in GS rotation when with Bogut and Ezeli out.

[Dverde]

Spurs would have to dump Bonner for Jason Thompson. That is not going to happen. He will probably want a team that offers more playing time.

[raybies]

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[T Park]

If Joe Johnson is waived, which I highly doubt, you go for him IMO. Still a decent scorer. Granted haven't watched him much, but he's an upgrade over Anderson and Simmon's.

[J_Paco]

Probably Thompson.

I get the logic of Varejao picking them, but I still view it as a smack in the face and as such, would no longer pursue him in the summer, as a potential West replacement.

I think the Spurs pursuit was more an indication that they're uncertain of Duncan's health for the remainder of the season, than having another option to break up the West-Diaw pairing.

Varejao is one of the least reliable players in the entire NBA, I'm happy the Spurs didn't waste a roster spot on him. If Bonner is physically done then the team should drop him and look for youth/depth inside for the future. No one they pick up (minus Joe Johnson) is going to crack Pop's playoff rotation or make a difference in winning the 6th LOB.

What indications make you constantly fret about Duncan's health? Could his poor play - mostly on the offensive end of the court - be mostly do to his advanced age and not this "Chicken Little" worrying about his knee?

His resurgence wasn't going to last forever, but thankfully Pop had the forethought to finally bring adequate help (West & Aldridge) an older, slower, "role playing" version of Tim Duncan. Obviously, we would all love to have that young, nimble athletic replacement waiting in the wings but that ain't happening....

[raybies]

Micheal Beasley available

[ceperez]

Micheal Beasley available

How desperate are the Spurs for an athletic forward?

[elemento]

How desperate are the Spurs for an athletic forward?

not that desperate :lol

[SAGirl]

Micheal Beasley available
Scorer mentality, substance abuse issues, does not play defense, is out of position often, known to be low BBIQ and lazy. I don't think Spurs even look at that guy. He had major talent, but couldn't stick anywhere. I don't think that is the kind of reclamation project we want. Would much rather get one if our stashed projects if it comes to that.

[raybies]

Prominent Chinese league signees whose seasons are over

Michael Beasley
Jerrelle Benimon
MarShon Brooks
Bobby Brown
Jabari Brown
Dwight Buycks (reportedly signing in D-League)
Jordan Crawford
Samuel Dalembert
Jamaal Franklin
Bernard James
Dominique Jones
Scotty Hopson
Jason Maxiell
Dominic McGuire
Jeremy Pargo
A.J. Price
Jeremy Tyler
Casper Ware
Dorell Wright

Anyone like any of these players?

[benefactor]

Always kinda been a fan of Franklin. I think with the right development he could be a nice rotation player.

[Spurs9]

Micheal Beasley available
http://i.imgur.com/tVdHg.gif

[elemento]

So Scotty "delusional" Hopson is playing in China :lol

I still remember his interview as a prospect. Absolutely great to get a good laugh.

[cd98]

Prominent Chinese league signees whose seasons are over

Michael Beasley
Jerrelle Benimon
MarShon Brooks
Bobby Brown
Jabari Brown
Dwight Buycks (reportedly signing in D-League)
Jordan Crawford
Samuel Dalembert
Jamaal Franklin
Bernard James
Dominique Jones
Scotty Hopson
Jason Maxiell
Dominic McGuire
Jeremy Pargo
A.J. Price
Jeremy Tyler
Casper Ware
Dorell Wright

Anyone like any of these players?

Nope.

[ace3g]

I always liked Dorell Wright.

Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
(https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania)Free agent JJ Hickson is in advanced discussions on a deal with the Washington Wizards for rest of season, league sources tell The Vertical.

[spursparker9]

Dejuan Blair anyone? Just freshly waived by the Suns

He got valuable corporate knowledge.

[ace3g]

Also on the Dorell Wright front, maybe Aldridge has some insight on him during their time together in Portland. Plus he has been linked to the Spurs in the past.

[szkorhetz]

Also on the Dorell Wright front, maybe Aldridge has some insight on him during their time together in Portland. Plus he has been linked to the Spurs in the past.
He is done for at least 4 years, so pass.

[TD 21]

Varejao is one of the least reliable players in the entire NBA, I'm happy the Spurs didn't waste a roster spot on him. If Bonner is physically done then the team should drop him and look for youth/depth inside for the future. No one they pick up (minus Joe Johnson) is going to crack Pop's playoff rotation or make a difference in winning the 6th LOB.

What indications make you constantly fret about Duncan's health? Could his poor play - mostly on the offensive end of the court - be mostly do to his advanced age and not this "Chicken Little" worrying about his knee?

His resurgence wasn't going to last forever, but thankfully Pop had the forethought to finally bring adequate help (West & Aldridge) an older, slower, "role playing" version of Tim Duncan. Obviously, we would all love to have that young, nimble athletic replacement waiting in the wings but that ain't happening....

I don't care that they didn't sign him either. It's more about, it should be viewed as more of a privilege to play for this organization than any other. It's one thing if the money/role were going to be significantly different, but the money is the same and the role will be too, when Ezeli returns. He essentially picked them because he thought they had a better chance to win the championship. Nothing wrong with that, but when he's begging for a job on a contender in the off season and attempts to circle back to the Spurs, if I'm them, I'm not returning his agents call.

It could be due to advanced age, but the fact that Duncan looked similar to himself, in recent seasons, early this season, leads me to believe it's more about his knee. As evidenced by the defensive slide in recent weeks, both without him and with him barely playing, Aldridge and West are not "adequate help", since neither can anchor a defense.

[timtonymanu]

Also on the Dorell Wright front, maybe Aldridge has some insight on him during their time together in Portland. Plus he has been linked to the Spurs in the past.

No need for Wright when Butler is already on the team and clearly has more in the tank.

[8FOR!3]

Didn't Scotty Hopson drop 50 in a D-League game last year? Shame he's such an idiot he can play.

[SPURt]

Prominent Chinese league signees whose seasons are over

Michael Beasley
Jerrelle Benimon
MarShon Brooks
Bobby Brown
Jabari Brown
Dwight Buycks (reportedly signing in D-League)
Jordan Crawford
Samuel Dalembert
Jamaal Franklin
Bernard James
Dominique Jones
Scotty Hopson
Jason Maxiell
Dominic McGuire
Jeremy Pargo
A.J. Price
Jeremy Tyler
Casper Ware
Dorell Wright

Anyone like any of these players?
Didn't Kawhi and Jamaal Franklin used to date in college?

[SD126]

I'm cool with Wright, pass on the rest though.

[ChumpDumper]

Big Dummy, elaborate "explicitly" why PATFO wouldn't have dumped Dick's expiring contract if it was JUST about saving money & clearing cap space to sign Tiago.

Chump::cryLuxury tax.

Kawhitstorm::cry

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Big Dummy, elaborate "explicitly" why PATFO wouldn't have dumped Dick's expiring contract if it was JUST about saving money & clearing cap space to sign Tiago.

Chump::cry

Because they would have had to pay dearly. Warriors dumped RJ, together with Biedrins to Utah for 2 first round picks ( unprotected! ) and 2 seconds. Obviously things turned out great for them, but they paid a premium in cash and assets for RJ's short time there.


Luxury tax.

Kawhitstorm::cry

Easy to spend someone else's millions, isn't it :lol

[ceperez]

Spurs should try to get Beasley... yeah I know... he's not the kind of player the Spurs usually get but who knows... maybe he's matured after playing in China.

Besides, we got players like West who'll make the effort to discipline him.

Spurs just need the additional edge to play small ball.

[Kawhitstorm]

Luxury tax.

Kawhitstorm::cry

Big Dummy, the whole point of "dumping a salary" is to save money/tax. (The Worriers dumped Lee which saved them a whole lot of money even though they are a tax paying team......Do you think they wanted Jason Thompson rather than Lee?:lol)


Because they would have had to pay dearly. Warriors dumped RJ, together with Biedrins to Utah for 2 first round picks ( unprotected! ) and 2 seconds. Obviously things turned out great for them, but they paid a premium in cash and assets for RJ's short time there.

Big Dummy 2.0, PATFO paid 'dearly" to dump his "team friendly" contract in the form of a 1st rd pick that ended up being Ezeli:lol when they could have dumped his EXPIRING contract for the same price. Do you really think the Worriers valued Dick more so than they wanted to get rid of Jack & get a 1st rd pick?:lmao

The Worrier giving up two 1st rd picks to dump TWO bad contracts (Dick/Biendrins) & as their ransom to acquire Iggy. Iggy >>>>>> Jack.


Easy to spend someone else's millions, isn't it :lol

That's what Dick said while stealing money for not playing.:lol

[ChumpDumper]

Big Dummy, the whole point of "dumping a salary" is to save money/tax. (The Worriers dumped Lee which saved them a whole lot of money even though they are a tax paying team......Do you think they wanted Jason Thompson rather than Lee?:lol)Sure, if you want to give away a bunch of other assets to make someone take that big a salary.

What were you willing to give up back then?

Let's see your list.

You can't dump a larger salary for the same price, genius -- because it's a larger salary.

[ace3g]

RealGM @RealGM
(https://twitter.com/RealGM)Magic Claim Chris Copeland Off Waivers (via @ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/)): basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/240972… (https://t.co/olFX0a5bOi)


Hoops Rumors @HoopsRumors
(https://twitter.com/HoopsRumors)#Suns (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Suns) claim John Jenkins off waivers from #Mavs (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Mavs), per @ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/). See more: hoopsrumors.com/2016/02/suns-c… (https://t.co/vyCxFHGsTO) pic.twitter.com/iamuso0Jhq (https://t.co/iamuso0Jhq)

[Kawhitstorm]

Sure, if you want to give away a bunch of other assets to make someone take that big a salary.

What were you willing to give up back then?

Let's see your list.

You can't dump a larger salary for the same price, genius -- because it's a larger salary.

Big Dummy, teams WITH SALARY CAP SPACE don't care about a large EXPIRING contracts but don't want anything to do with mediocre vets on a reasonable LONG TERM contract unless they are swapping players, getting away with highway robbery or have owners who are willing to buy them out. They simply make transactions to collect assets & don't care about paying for assets as long as they remain under the cap. What everyone cares about is freeing up cap space to sign free agents in the summer which is why expiring contract are so valued.

Basically, it wouldn't have taken more than the same 2012 1st rd pick to dump Dick's expiring contract if PATFO didn't care about keeping him on board. The Pacers dumped Hibbert for just a measly 2nd rd pick b/c he has an expiring contract.:lol

[ChumpDumper]

Big Dummy, teams WITH SALARY CAP SPACE don't care about a large EXPIRING contractsOf course they do. It's not like they don't have to pay the player. If a team has to pay the player twice as much, the return price goes up.

It's clear you have never made a budget in your life. Ask your mom. :cryKawhitstorm

[Kawhitstorm]

Of course they do. It's not like they don't have to pay the player. If a team has to pay the player twice as much, the return price goes up.

It's clear you have never made a budget in your life. Ask your mom. :cryKawhitstorm

Again, Roy Hibbert's corpse only required a 2nd rd pick.:wakeup

[ChumpDumper]

Again, Roy Hibbert's corpse only required a 2nd rd pick.:wakeupThat was a fire sale by Indiana to a team that actually wanted Hibbert. :wakeup

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Of course they do. It's not like they don't have to pay the player. If a team has to pay the player twice as much, the return price goes up.

It's clear you have never made a budget in your life. Ask your mom. :cryKawhitstorm

All true, of course.

In a crazy turn of events however, with the rising salary cap next 2 seasons, and with a lot of teams potentially having difficulties reaching the salary floor, the dead money large contracts might actually become valuable.

[ace3g]

Timberwolves finalizing buyout with Andre Millerhttp://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-finalizing-buyout-with-andre-miller-185852964.html

[Chinook]

^ I can't think of a buyout I'd care less about. I wish there were legit guys on the market like Brewer was in 2011.

[Kawhitstorm]

That was a fire sale by Indiana to a team that actually wanted Hibbert. :wakeup

So you're telling me that there are teams that are willing to take on bums on a shitty contract.:wakeup

[Kawhitstorm]

Timberwolves finalizing buyout with Andre Miller

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-finalizing-buyout-with-andre-miller-185852964.html

Dre/Simmons would be a deadly lob combo against 3rd stringers:wow

[ChumpDumper]

So you're telling me that there are teams that are willing to take on bums on a shitty contract.:wakeupNo, that's not what I am saying at all. :wakeup

[NameLess Scrub]

Timberwolves finalizing buyout with Andre Miller

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/timberwolves-finalizing-buyout-with-andre-miller-185852964.html

He should go to the Cavs.

[ace3g]

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Houston Rockets are waiving guard Marcus Thornton, league sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

[CGD]

I think locking in Hibbert, if he gets bought out, is a good Duncan retirement/Boban bolting insurance policy.

Then again the lakers probably think he contributes to making them bad this year so that they can keep their pick.

[sasaint]

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)The Houston Rockets are waiving guard Marcus Thornton, league sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).


Prelude to signing KMartin?

[sasaint]

I think locking in Hibbert, if he gets bought out, is a good Duncan retirement/Boban bolting insurance policy.

Then again the lakers probably think he contributes to making them bad this year so that they can keep their pick.

I think the Spurs would definitely sign this guy if he were bought out. And we would probably resign him. We may go after him this summer if he isn't bought out.

[NASpurs]

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[Chinook]

OMG, a MUCH better third PG candidate than Miller. Team should have waited, especially since Udrih may not sign for a few more weeks as he recovers.

[Robz4000]

Spurs should renege on their agreement with Miller and go after Beno imo tbh fwiw.

[NASpurs]

:lmao the picture they used in that tweet

[tbdog]

OMG, a MUCH better third PG candidate than Miller. Team should have waited, especially since Udrih may not sign for a few more weeks as he recovers.

He is out for 3 months. He is done for the season.

[Chinook]

He is out for 3 months. He is done for the season.

He'd be back for the Finals

[raybies]

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[SD126]

Nice one Toronto....release a bust to sign someone who can't cut it either. Bravo!! :lmao

[tbdog]

He'd be back for the Finals

And after 3 months, now in the finals, without playing a single minute before, you are not going to trust a 3rd string pg to run your offense at any point in any meaningful minute.

[SAGirl]

704389962427404289
Wow.. the precipitous fall of A.Bennett. Not even the Raptors held onto him as they are looking at their own playoff outlook.

[ace3g]

The Vertical @TheVertical
(https://twitter.com/TheVertical)Full @ShamsCharania (https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/) story: Toronto waiving Anthony Bennett to sign Jason Thompson, and Bennett's possible next team. yhoo.it/1QnMeST (https://t.co/bzW8JoowM4)

[Spurs9]

He'd be back for the Finals
Assuming we even make it that far :lol

[Chinook]

B:lolcks

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/241011/Steve-Novak-Out-For-Season-With-Sprained-MCL

[apalisoc_9]

B:lolcks

http://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/241011/Steve-Novak-Out-For-Season-With-Sprained-MCL

Wow free money for novak..lol

[CGD]

What is the deal with Bennett? Is he lazy, slow, low bb IQ?

[elemento]

What is the deal with Bennett? Is he lazy, slow, low bb IQ?

all of it.

Bennett setting a screen :lol

http://cdn.nextimpulsesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bennettscreen.gif

[SpurPadre]

all of it.

Bennett setting a screen :lol

http://cdn.nextimpulsesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bennettscreen.gif

:lmao

[r0drig0lac]

all of it.

Bennett setting a screen :lol

http://cdn.nextimpulsesports.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/bennettscreen.gif

wow

[CGD]

Good god man. That's just awful.

[NASpurs]

704644268938412032

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Accomplished bench shooter/defender Dorell Wright finished China season, getting consideration w/ few NBA teams, sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

[Kawhitstorm]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Accomplished bench shooter/defender Dorell Wright finished China season, getting consideration w/ few NBA teams, sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

He's DONE!:sleep

[Maddog]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Accomplished bench shooter/defender Dorell Wright finished China season, getting consideration w/ few NBA teams, sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

HMM
That would be an interesting pick up...

[raybies]

Can he post

[Spurs9]

Wow I haven't heard that name in ages. Pretty sure I have some of his autos in my old bball card collection somewhere :lol

[timtonymanu]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Accomplished bench shooter/defender Dorell Wright finished China season, getting consideration w/ few NBA teams, sources tell @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).


A former TrailBlazer that has nothing left in the tank. I think the Spurs picked up one of those already.

[SD126]

https://twitter.com/calvinwatkins/status/704745444556083201 (Calvin Watkins) Source: Rockets complete buyout agreement with guard Ty Lawson.

[raybies]

704745444556083201

Source: Rockets complete buyout agreement with guard Ty Lawson.

[Darius Bieber]

A former TrailBlazer that has nothing left in the tank. I think the Spurs picked up one of those already.

The Spurs also picked one up last off-season. :stirpot:

[TheGreatYacht]

I'd take Lawson over Miller, but oh well. Has a lot of off court issues and Pop/RC won't be a good influence :lol

[timtonymanu]

The Spurs also picked one up last off-season. :stirpot:

:lol

[Drom John]

In 2011, the Spurs also signed a former TrailBlazer after finishing his season in China.

[Mel_13]

In 2011, the Spurs also signed a former TrailBlazer after finishing his season in China.

2012.

[Drom John]

2012.

You are correct, sir.

[Kawhitstorm]

I'd take Lawson over Miller, but oh well. Has a lot of off court issues and Pop/RC won't be a good influence :lol

He missed out on the wine dinner.:wakeup

[spurtech09]

I'd take Lawson over Miller, but oh well. Has a lot of off court issues and Pop/RC won't be a good influence :lolagree

[ismael-robert]

Kris humphries for bonner

[SAGirl]

Can he post
:lol
have to congratulate you raybies.
You brought a smile to my face.
:bobo

[cutewizard]

hmmmm

[ace3g]

Sportando @Sportando
(https://twitter.com/Sportando)Rockets are signing Andrew Goudelock+Michael BeasleyChinese League rules

[Kawhitstorm]

Sportando @Sportando
(https://twitter.com/Sportando)Rockets are signing Andrew Goudelock+Michael BeasleyChinese League rules


Frontline: Josh Smith/Dwert/Beasley:lmao

[TheMulletMan3000]

Sportando @Sportando
(https://twitter.com/Sportando)Rockets are signing Andrew Goudelock+Michael BeasleyChinese League rules


Watch out, NBA

[ace3g]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Phoenix has waived Sonny Weems, league source tells @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).

[Ice009]

Adrian Wojnarowski @WojVerticalNBA
(https://twitter.com/WojVerticalNBA)Phoenix has waived Sonny Weems, league source tells @TheVertical (https://twitter.com/TheVertical/).



Wasn't he a guy some Spurs fans here wanted during the off-season?

[NASpurs]

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