ESPN: Spurs Emerging as Favorites to Sign Kevin Martin

[ace3g]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)San Antonio remains a strong favorite to land Kevin Martin, according to league sources, but Dallas, Houston and Atlanta are also in pursuit

[Robz4000]

Welp, lets see where this goes...

[Darius Bieber]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)San Antonio remains a strong favorite to land Kevin Martin, according to league sources, but Dallas, Houston and Atlanta are also in pursuit



Not sure why he'd opt out from Minnesota to go to the shit show that's in Houston...

[Robz4000]

If Cleveland isn't in contention he's coming to the Spurs tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Not sure why he'd opt out from Minnesota to go to the shit show that's in Houston...

Dallas seems like an ideal place for him though.

[BatManu20]

Everyone's anuses just puckered up a bit. It's go time.


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[look_at_g_shred]

If Cleveland isn't in contention he's coming to the Spurs tbh.
Unless he favors playing time..

[DPG21920]

I wonder if he and Miller are good friends? Wonder if that will play a role?

[Beaverfuzz]

FUCK YOU KEVIN MARTIN!

Stay the fuck out of San Antonio, your sorry ass isn't wanted.

[DPG21920]

There are many teams that could use him and offer him way more PT.

[Robz4000]

Unless he favors playing time..

From what it sounds like he wants the best shot at a ring. At 33 he won't be getting another big contract so playing time isn't that critical.

[Dancelot]

Everyone's anuses just puckered up a bit. It's go time.
Let's fuckin' do this! 50+ pages here we come!

[NASpurs]

Hopefully he and Andre Miller are good friends and Miller gave him positive feedback about coming here.

[coachmac87]

There are many teams that could use him and offer him way more PT.

This is true. But it's about a ring right now..

Worry about PT and next contract this summer

[dabom]

Down to the wire. :lol

[look_at_g_shred]

From what it sounds like he wants the best shot at a ring. At 33 he won't be getting another big contract so playing time isn't that critical.
Cool! I didn't know that. Well hopefully he knows which team will give him that. If he chooses elsewhere, well then he probably wouldn't have fit to begin with.

[baseline bum]

Finally!

Now for him to go to the Cavs :lol

CROFL

[dabom]

Cool! I didn't know that. Well hopefully he knows which team will give him that. If he chooses elsewhere, well then he probably would've never fit to begin with.

...

[baseline bum]

Not sure why he'd opt out from Minnesota to go to the shit show that's in Houston...

Damnit I was going to make a troll Woj tweet saying he went to Houston and now it's really in the mix? :lol

[SpurPadre]

Marc Stein @ESPNSteinLine
(https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine)San Antonio remains a strong favorite to land Kevin Martin, according to league sources, but Dallas, Houston and Atlanta are also in pursuit



Really Bud?

[ace3g]

Jerry Zgoda @JerryZgoda
(https://twitter.com/JerryZgoda)Following @ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/) recent tweet...Kevin Martin just texted: "After a sleepless 5 days, I have accepted an agreement I'm excited about"

[Spurs9]

:lol why would he chose any of those other teams?

[baseline bum]

OK, so we're getting Miller and Martin from the Wolves. Hopefully they buy Towns out next tbh.

[dabom]

Jerry Zgoda @JerryZgoda
(https://twitter.com/JerryZgoda)Following @ESPNSteinLine (https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/) recent tweet...Kevin Martin just texted: "After a sleepless 5 days, I have accepted an agreement I'm excited about"



nice..

[look_at_g_shred]

Cool! I didn't know that. Well hopefully he knows which team will give him that. If he chooses elsewhere, well then he probably wouldn't have fit to begin with.

[timtonymanu]

OK, so we're getting Miller and Martin from the Wolves. Hopefully they buy Towns out next tbh.

I really don't follow the TWolves. Has Shabazz Muhammad looked good at all?

[dabom]

OK, so we're getting Miller and Martin from the Wolves. Hopefully they buy Towns out next tbh.

:lol

[look_at_g_shred]

...
Gimmie a break on my phone lol

[dabom]

https://i.imgur.com/7drHiqrh.jpg

[LakerHater]

how long does he have to decide?

[TXstbobcat]

I really don't follow the TWolves. Has Shabazz Muhammad looked good at all?

nobody in Minnesota follows the wolves either.

[Brian Windhorst]

I guess he's better than Kyle?

[Spurs 4 The Win]

how long does he have to decide?

9 minutes?

[baseline bum]

I really don't follow the TWolves. Has Shabazz Muhammad looked good at all?

I don't know, but Dat Nigga Bazz looked like shit at UCLA after being the #1 recruit in the nation, so he's dead to me.

[dabom]

From reddit

"Doesn't matter. He was bought out by the deadline, he can be signed any day between now and Game 1 of the playoffs."

[SpursFan86]

how long does he have to decide?

He can sign whenever, just had to be bought out before midnight tonight (which he was).

[NameLess Scrub]

Has he joined Lebron yet?

[baseline bum]

how long does he have to decide?

Until the playoffs start I think. It just mattered that he was released before the deadline.

[look_at_g_shred]

This nigga will take a month to figure it out smh

[dabom]

might take some time for definite details.

[Boogie Munster]

I'm sure he'll announce a team soon that way he can get integrated in the line up for the home stretch. Spurs aren't going to wait till a week before the playoffs knowing their system.

[Texas_Ranger]

I am sure he'll decide soon. No one would want to wait for him until the playoffs

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/692465194031800326/MKYW5Mfg_bigger.jpg Sam Amick Verified account ‏@sam_amick (https://twitter.com/sam_amick)

Kevin Martin had a few thoughts to share with @USATODAYsports (https://twitter.com/USATODAYsports) after agreeing to a buyout with the T-Wolves tonight

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CchH9C3W8AA70Bu.jpg

[baseline bum]

If Martin liked being in Minnesota so much why's he leaving? How come none of these bought out players tweet fuck these niggas, I'm going to a real team?

[NASpurs]

One thing is for sure, he won't make his decision tonight. We can stop refreshing.

[TXstbobcat]

If Martin liked being in Minnesota so much why's he leaving? How come none of these bought out players tweet fuck these niggas, I'm going to a real team?

That would be good to use in a resignation letter. :rollin

[ElNono]

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

[SpurPadre]

If Martin liked being in Minnesota so much why's he leaving? How come none of these bought out players tweet fuck these niggas, I'm going to a real team?

Don't want to burn bridges nor get a bad rep.

[AFMadison]

If Martin liked being in Minnesota so much why's he leaving? How come none of these bought out players tweet fuck these niggas, I'm going to a real team?
Because these players are professional businessmen, they play the game and respect the organizations that have helped pave their career. In other words, they're not baseline bums.

[Seventyniner]

We can stop refreshing.

Try and stop me. F5, F5, F5, F5....

[baseline bum]

Because these players are professional businessmen, they play the game and respect the organizations that have helped pave their career. In other words, they're not baseline bums.

That seems pretty disrespectful to ask to get paid for leaving.

[AFMadison]

I say less than a week, hopefully.

[raybies]

So he'll be a free agent Thursday or Friday?

[AFMadison]

That seems pretty disrespectful to ask to get paid for leaving.
business is business

[SpurPadre]

So he'll be a free agent Thursday or Friday?

Right now, tbh.

[raybies]

Either way I think he'll announce his intentions tomorrow.

[raybies]

Right now, tbh.

I mean when does he clear waivers?

[808]

If Martin liked being in Minnesota so much why's he leaving? How come none of these bought out players tweet fuck these niggas, I'm going to a real team?

:lmao

[Hoops Czar]

I mean when does he clear waivers?

48 hours

[SAGirl]

I really don't follow the TWolves. Has Shabazz Muhammad looked good at all?
Then you missed Kyle Anderson looking like the flat out better player. The man was getting scored on by Anderson, let slow mo blowing past someone sink in. He's terrible.

[SpursFan86]

I imagine the decision will be made before end of the week. Highly doubt he signs tonight...sorry to those refreshing endlessly hoping for news :lol

If it's really between us and Houston/Dallas/Atlanta (and the Spurs are legitimately interested), I think he'll come here.

[Dex]

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

:lmao :lmao :lmao

[Vic Petro]

Dallas appears to be one option, but there is some pessimism among Mavericks observers about their ability to land him. Atlanta and Cleveland are also expected to make a play.

http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursnation/2016/03/01/kevin-martin-is-a-free-agent-so-now-what/

[Uriel]

WE'RE STAAAAAAAAAAAACKED.

[TheGreatYacht]

http://i.imgur.com/rYAwRwh.gif
Jealous he'll instantly be the best SG on the team, tbh imho

[TheGreatYacht]

He already made a decision... "After a sleepless 5 days"

Nigga is already thinking bout them big Ol women down in San Antonio

[ElNono]

Jealous he'll instantly be the best SG on the team, tbh imho

tbh, I already said I'm onboard with the signing if it happens...

[ElNono]

He already made a decision... "After a sleepless 5 days"

Nigga is already thinking bout them big Ol women down in San Antonio

Heard Victoria is a secret down there http://xenboards.ignimgs.com/external_data/attachments/8/8795-f09b907a01726a25ca2fbd2f588e3f0e.jpg

[Dex]

Nothing we don't already know.

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[Spurs9]

He already made a decision... "After a sleepless 5 days"

Nigga is already thinking bout them big Ol women down in San Antonio

Prolly already dreaming of churros and algae water

[NASpurs]

It's like trading McCallum and Bonner (?) for Miller and Kevin Martin. Pretty much a no-brainer.

[Mugen]

I get that it's for like the 13th or 14th spot on the roster...but everybody knows that Kevin Martin sucks right? :lol

[Hoops Czar]

It's like trading McCallum and Bonner (?) for Miller and Kevin Martin. Pretty much a no-brainer.

Oops, I missed the part about the Spurs cutting Bonner to make room for Martin.

[BatManu20]

Martin is having the worst year of his career since his rookie season, so people might want to temper their expectations. I'm sure he'd improve in our system, but he hasn't been the same player he was even just last year.

[BatManu20]

Oops, I missed the part about the Spurs cutting Bonner to make room for Martin.

Hopefully Bonner and not Butler..

[dabom]

I get that it's for like the 13th or 14th spot on the roster...but everybody knows that Kevin Martin sucks right? :lol

Bonner hasn't been an NBA player for like 5 years now. :lol

[Dex]

I get that it's for like the 13th or 14th spot on the roster...but everybody knows that Kevin Martin sucks right? :lol

I've never liked Martin tbh.

Then again, I never liked Horry until he hit some big shots for us.

[coachmac87]

Martin is having the worst year of his career since his rookie season, so people might want to temper their expectations. I'm sure he'd improve in our system, but he hasn't been the same player he was even just last year.

But him being just half as good as last year and in the role he'd be asked to play??

Great addition TBH

[Spurs9]

Ive always been a Martin fan tbh

[Emperor]

I get that it's for like the 13th or 14th spot on the roster...but everybody knows that Kevin Martin sucks right? :lol

Who gives a sh*t especially in the playoffs when he might not get any or very little playing time. But the man was an above average scorer for years and if he can provide just alittle of that for us, that's all that really matters. Plus no telling when Manu will be back and how effective he will be when he does return.

[Hoops Czar]

Hopefully Bonner and not Butler..

I was thinking more along the lines of Simmons. Butler is probably to valuable.

[TrainOfThought5]

Same thing I say when reading your takes

If youre talking about Kyle anderson being a star? Absolutely. Give it time.

[tmtcsc]

I was thinking more along the lines of Simmons. Butler is probably to valuable.

Simmons isn't going anywhere. It's Bonner, the odd man out.

[Hoops Czar]

Simmons isn't going anywhere. It's Bonner, the odd man out.

I've been saying this for four years now. He's still here.

[cjw]

The Spurs aren't going to do Butler a wrong (this late in his career) by cutting him despite being serviceable after March 1st, without the chance to sign with another team for the playoffs. Or I don't think they will at least.

[tmtcsc]

Bonner has done virtually nothing for the Spurs this year but contribute in practice. Butler can shoot, defend and rebound. I think this is finally it for the Rocket.

[TheGreatYacht]

...but everybody knows that He sucks right? :lolWho, Splitter? Absolutely

[szkorhetz]

What if Miller just has been a bait for Martin? :D Coming here, get the feel and report... :D
Our potential second unit of Mills-Ginobili-Martin-Diaw-West would start for about 18 teams. If we make this through, NBA is fucked.

[BatManu20]

But him being just half as good as last year and in the role he'd be asked to play??

Great addition TBH

I agree it's a no-brainer to add hi if he's available.

[pookenstein]

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

:lmao

[pookenstein]

I predict this thread will go >50 pages until his decision is public.

[TheGreatYacht]

The biggest free agent we ever got before this year was Dick Jefferson... And now you cucks are too good for Kevin Martin with the minimum :lol

Shit, some of y'all gave up on Aldridge when he took 3 days to decide lmao

[100%duncan]

The biggest free agent we ever got before this year was Dick Jefferson... And now you cucks are too good for Kevin Martin with the minimum :lol

Shit, some of y'all gave up on Aldridge when he took 3 days to decide lmao

Pretty much a no-brainer. But I dont think it improves us, sadly.

[dabom]

Pretty much a no-brainer. But I dont think it improves us, sadly.

Wing insurance.

[TheGreatYacht]

Hawks lose to the Curry-less Worriers ffs. Oh well. At least they took that terrible contract from us

[Kawhitstorm]

704897672948400129

Signing Andre being a "great move":lmao

[Kawhitstorm]

Hawks lose to the Curry-less Worriers ffs. Oh well. At least they took that terrible contract from us

Bud:worthy:

[Benoit]

lmao I didnt even know this guy was still in the NBA

He's a poor mans Leandro

[100%duncan]

Wing insurance.

TMAC role IMHO. But not as good as TMAC in the human victory cig category

[SAGirl]

I get that it's for like the 13th or 14th spot on the roster...but everybody knows that Kevin Martin sucks right? :lol
Apparently some ppl are deluded when they hype up this guy who has looked washed up in a bad team.

[spurtech09]

Kevin Martin is a good 3pt shooter right.....

[spurtech09]

Bust out the highlight videos :)

[TheGreatYacht]

lmao I didnt even know this guy was still in the NBA

He's a poor mans Leandro
Shut 'cho bitch ass up

Nigga killed both your mark ass teams :lmao


http://youtu.be/xvYj-N9O2XY

http://youtu.be/ucUopKHibDk

[NASpurs]

Apparently some ppl are deluded when they hype up this guy who has looked washed up in a bad team.

Who's hyping him up? :lol

[TheGreatYacht]

Apparently some ppl are deluded when they hype up this guy who has looked washed up in a bad team.
I don't even wanna think about how slow that POS fat head will be at Martin's age

[SAGirl]

I was thinking more along the lines of Simmons. Butler is probably to valuable.
I thought Simmons too. He's the one who has seen his playing time dwindle, and Butler has played a kind of stretch 4 for us... now if Pop is ready to just roll Anderson for a "stretch 4" role (don't say Bonner bc lol the man and his calf injury and all the games he has not helped in this season) then by all means RC :tu. Frankly I think realistically we need Butler more than Simmons this postseason, which is why to me Butler is not the automatic cut.

[SAGirl]

Who's hyping him up? :lol
Have you read the novelas here?
:lol

[dabom]

I don't even wanna think about how slow that POS fat head will be at Martin's age

:lmao

[ElNono]

can the Spurs just send Simms to the Dleague for the reminder of the season, without actually cutting him, and retain his rights?

[dabom]

Have you read the novelas here?
:lol

You mean chinook's chit. :lmao

[dabom]

TMAC role IMHO. But not as good as TMAC in the human victory cig category

Tmac was like really washed up though. :lol

[Kawhitstorm]

lmao I didnt even know this guy was still in the NBA

He's a poor mans Leandro

More like a 33 year old version of Klay.:wakeup

[Sean Cagney]

Signing Andre being a "great move":lmao
It's not a horrible move atleast :lol, he might be able to pass the ball at his age?

[Kawhitstorm]

Shut 'cho bitch ass up


http://youtu.be/xvYj-N9O2XY


aka The Oakland Strangler:wow

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[Hoops Czar]

I thought Simmons too. He's the one who has seen his playing time dwindle, and Butler has played a kind of stretch 4 for us... now if Pop is ready to just roll Anderson for a "stretch 4" role (don't say Bonner bc lol the man and his calf injury and all the games he has not helped in this season) then by all means RC :tu. Frankly I think realistically we need Butler more than Simmons this offseason, which is why to me Butler is not the automatic cut.

Butler's actually taking nearly all of Simmons's playing time of late plus it would be in very bad taste to cut an aging veteran after the buyout deadline making him ineligible for the postseason. If Bonner isn't an option, Simmons makes the most sense.

[Benoit]

More like a 33 year old version of Klay.:wakeup

lmao has this guy even been an all-star in the past?

Klay is an all-NBA player that will be on those teams for the next 10 years

[spurtech09]

Martin is a solid 3pt shooter....Spur for sure :P

[Kawhitstorm]

Bust out the highlight videos :)

w1x2ZFYEo1M

[TheGreatYacht]

aka The Oakland Strangler:wow

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Since its Oakland, more like 'Oakland Stabber' :wow

[coachmac87]

lmao has this guy even been an all-star in the past?

Klay is an all-NBA player that will be on those teams for the next 10 years

Averaged 24pts per for at least 2 seasons. Averaged 20 last year

[Kawhitstorm]

lmao has this guy even been an all-star in the past?

Klay is an all-NBA player that will be on those teams for the next 10 years

If he had a coach like Pop that would challenge him to play D then he would have been All-NBA & an All-Star....look at Porker.:rolleyes

On August 28, 2007, the Sacramento Kings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_Kings) and Martin agreed to a 5-year, $55 million deal.[10] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Martin_%28basketball%29#cite_note-10)

Martin got off to a fast start to the NBA season, while in the first 15 games was the NBA's leading scorer with 29.6 PPG.

[spurtech09]

w1x2ZFYEo1MNice...

[Benoit]

If he had a coach like Pop that would challenge him to play D then he would have been All-NBA & an All-Star....look at Porker.:rolleyes

On August 28, 2007, the Sacramento Kings (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacramento_Kings) and Martin agreed to a 5-year, $55 million deal.[10] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Martin_%28basketball%29#cite_note-10)

Martin got off to a fast start to the NBA season, while in the first 15 games was the NBA's leading scorer with 29.6 PPG.

Answer my question brother

You compared him to Klay

[SAGirl]

can the Spurs just send Simms to the Dleague for the reminder of the season, without actually cutting him, and retain his rights?
They can send him, but it will not open up a spot, same as Anderson last season. If they waive him, then he's waived. I would expect him to be picked up somewhere else. Has decent enough stats and athleticism to be an upgrade for some teams benches.

[Kawhitstorm]

Answer my question brother

You compared him to Klay

When Klay hits 33, his defense is going to fall off the cliff (he already has mediocre defensive advanced stats)

[TheGreatYacht]

I'm pretty sure KMart can drop 5 points RIGHT NOW in an NBA Finals game :lol

So the Klay comparison is pretty spot on tbh imho

[Kawhitstorm]

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[BillMc]

677557618731294720

Cool to see, thanks. Didn't realize his shooting form was so unorthodox. Whatever works though.

[SAGirl]

Cool to see, thanks. Didn't realize his shooting form was so unorthodox. Whatever works though.
Has real issues with shooting spots. Chinook's points were actually on point concerning that. I looked at his shooting charts.. by far prefers the left side of the court.

I am not thrilled about him. Anderson should kick his behind in practice IMO.

[spursistan]

Bud:worthy:
His honeymoon could be over soon in ATL..Could end up like your typical COY who gets fired a year or so after..

[dabom]

His honeymoon could be over soon in ATL..Could end up like your typical COY who gets fired a year or so after..

He is the Pop of ATL. :lmao

[jiggy_55]

First of all, let me just say that I think this could be an important addition, especially with Martin's ability to stretch the floor and make 3s as 3 pt shooting has probably been our biggest weakness this season, and a reason for our very low 3pt attempts (6th least attempts in the league, although we do shoot them at an absolutely excellent %). We simply don't have enough great shooters as we did in the past. To beat the Warriors, you need floor spacing and shot making, as it might be impossible to stop them and Steph Curry consistently in a 7-game series. This is why I think we must sign Martin if he's willing to join. Historically and even last season, he has proven to be a reliable scorer and 3pt shooter, so in that sense I think he can be even better version of Belinelli offensively. Defense is another matter.. He is still 33 years old, so his age is not much of an issue here and I feel he can contribute on the offensive end immediately, similarly to what he did with OKC averaging 14.0 ppg while shooting a career best 42.6% from 3. I see no reason he can't be an excellent spot up 3pt shooter as he was in OKC.

Now to get to my main point: If Kevin Martin decides to join the Spurs, I am starting to lean towards the idea that the Spurs would decide to waive Simmons to make room.

Simply put, experience matters to Pop, and this team is fighting for a championship and is in win now mode. Surely, Simmons won't be getting any significant minutes in the stretch run or playoffs, while Kyle Anderson has seemingly cemented a role ahead of Simmons I believe. Also, and unfortunately, Pop is not the type to waive a professional like Bonner who has been with the team for 10 years now. I just can't see it happening, although as a fan I would say he's the easiest choice. I also think Rasual's experience, ability to stretch the floor and play defense would also give him the edge over the inexperienced Simmons. Finally, if Pop was thinking to waive either Bonner or Butler, I think he would have probably wanted to do that prior to the deadline to be waived in order to be playoff eligible on another team, especially in the case of Butler. I can't assume any team would want Bonner at this point.

In the end, my head says they should just waive Bonner as he won't be playing for us anyway, but my gut says Pop will waive Simmons which would be sad.

[tholdren]

IT'S HAPPENING! !!!

[Old School 44]

Spurs sign Kevin Martin. To make room on their roster, they waive Andre Miller. :lol

[tbdog]

If you said at the beginning of the year we would trade Splitter, Beli, Jospeph, Baynes, and a second round pick FOR; LMA, West, Miller, Martin - I say it is a win.

[BillMc]

All the BS aside did we sign him and who did we cut?

[ceperez]

First of all, let me just say that I think this could be an important addition, especially with Martin's ability to stretch the floor and make 3s as 3 pt shooting has probably been our biggest weakness this season, and a reason for our very low 3pt attempts (6th least attempts in the league, although we do shoot them at an absolutely excellent %). We simply don't have enough great shooters as we did in the past. To beat the Warriors, you need floor spacing and shot making, as it might be impossible to stop them and Steph Curry consistently in a 7-game series. This is why I think we must sign Martin if he's willing to join. Historically and even last season, he has proven to be a reliable scorer and 3pt shooter, so in that sense I think he can be even better version of Belinelli offensively. Defense is another matter.. He is still 33 years old, so his age is not much of an issue here and I feel he can contribute on the offensive end immediately, similarly to what he did with OKC averaging 14.0 ppg while shooting a career best 42.6% from 3. I see no reason he can't be an excellent spot up 3pt shooter as he was in OKC.

Now to get to my main point: If Kevin Martin decides to join the Spurs, I am starting to lean towards the idea that the Spurs would decide to waive Simmons to make room.

Simply put, experience matters to Pop, and this team is fighting for a championship and is in win now mode. Surely, Simmons won't be getting any significant minutes in the stretch run or playoffs, while Kyle Anderson has seemingly cemented a role ahead of Simmons I believe. Also, and unfortunately, Pop is not the type to waive a professional like Bonner who has been with the team for 10 years now. I just can't see it happening, although as a fan I would say he's the easiest choice. I also think Rasual's experience, ability to stretch the floor and play defense would also give him the edge over the inexperienced Simmons. Finally, if Pop was thinking to waive either Bonner or Butler, I think he would have probably wanted to do that prior to the deadline to be waived in order to be playoff eligible on another team, especially in the case of Butler. I can't assume any team would want Bonner at this point.

In the end, my head says they should just waive Bonner as he won't be playing for us anyway, but my gut says Pop will waive Simmons which would be sad.

Pop will need to bite the bullet and waive a player who hasn't played and is injury prone over one like Simmons who has played and is still developing. Bonner is in the team for coaching and he's been doing a great job, but Spurs need quick players to play small ball.

[ceperez]

Spurs sign Kevin Martin. To make room on their roster, they waive Andre Miller. :lol

hmmm..... interesting option!!!

[jhfenton]

All the BS aside did we sign him and who did we cut?

Not yet. He still has to clear waivers. But the time-sensitive step (buyout paperwork) was submitted in time. There's no real deadline to sign him.

[benefactor]

Not yet. He still has to clear waivers. But the time-sensitive step (buyout paperwork) was submitted in time. There's no real deadline to sign him.
You don't clear waivers on a buyout. He's a free agent and can sign with whoever he wants.

[Old School 44]

All the BS aside did we sign him and who did we cut?
They haven't signed him. He will have to clear waivers first before anybody will sign him or they assume his current contract.

edit: what benefactor said - he was bought out so he can sign with anybody.

[ceperez]

A real preference for the left side of the court:

http://vorped.com/1-nba/2014-2015/player/887/kevin-martin/

[BillMc]

Not yet. He still has to clear waivers. But the time-sensitive step (buyout paperwork) was submitted in time. There's no real deadline to sign him.


You don't clear waivers on a buyout. He's a free agent and can sign with whoever he wants.


They haven't signed him. He will have to clear waivers first before anybody will sign him or they assume his current contract.

edit: what benefactor said - he was bought out so he can sign with anybody.

Cheers guys!:toast

[Chinook]

its all good chin

I wish we could have luxury to have Kmart as 15th in our roster but it is a pipe dream... You don't bring this kind of player for staying with the bench bringing towels during breaks. West is playing near 20 min so comparaison is right there, if you pick Kmart is for playing him a bit, he is not 39 y/o or Matty broken. As 15th guy it won't happen and it is not worth discussing if dude is capable or not to fit with Spurs. Now contrary to you for 15 mpg on a vet contract I pick him without thinking twice and in this role he would be just fine.

I'm fine with bringing him in and playing him to see if he should get those minutes. He could obviously prove me wrong. But right now, I think Anderson and Butler do more than him, and if he wanted to come over only if he was essentially guaranteed minutes, I wouldn't be in favor. But he'd obviously play a lot over the next two months, and even if Manu comes back, guys like Leonard and Green haven't had much (or any in Green's case) time off. That would settle this argument more than analytics or stats would.

[Chinook]

You don't clear waivers on a buyout. He's a free agent and can sign with whoever he wants.

You actually do. Don't you remember the Corey Brewer buyout and subsequent thread a few years ago? He supposedly wanted to pick the Spurs, but Cuban threatened to claim him if he didn't agree to a new deal with them. I dunno if anyone has cap space right now, but they could totally be dicks and pick him up if they do.

[benefactor]

You actually do. Don't you remember the Corey Brewer buyout and subsequent thread a few years ago? He supposedly wanted to pick the Spurs, but Cuban threatened to claim him if he didn't agree to a new deal with them. I dunno if anyone has cap space right now, but they could totally be dicks and pick him up if they do.
How does that work? I thought on a buyout the last contract was dissolved.

[Chinook]

How does that work? I thought on a buyout the last contract was dissolved.

Nah. You simply alter the amount of guaranteed money left on the deal in order to get your release. For Joe Johnson, he gave up three million. That just meant that his guaranteed money dropped from whatever it was (say $8 Million) to whatever it was minus three million (so $5 Million). However, if the player gets claimed, the guaranteed money returns to the previous amount, so it's not like Miller could have been claimed by a random team and still waived on the same buyout.

It's not something you see happen too often since it's poor form to claim buyout guys. But it's possible.

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q67


Sometimes players and teams decide to divorce each other. They do this by mutually agreeing that:

The team will waive the player
If the player clears waivers, the player's guaranteed salary will be reduced or eliminated (see question number 64 (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q64))
In contracts signed or extended under the previous CBA, the payment schedule for the remaining salary may be shortened or lengthened (see question number 65 (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q65))
Optionally the team's set-off rights (see question number 66 (http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q66)) may be waived

After the player clears waivers, he and his former team are free to go their separate ways. There is a quid-pro-quo between the player and team regarding contractual obligation and salary -- in exchange for gaining his freedom, the player agrees to give the team a break on the remaining salary he is owed.

[benefactor]

Ahh...ok. I guess since you never see buyout guys get claimed I automatically assumed they became free agents after the buyout. Us old dogs even learn something new from time to time.:tu

[jiggy_55]

Pop will need to bite the bullet and waive a player who hasn't played and is injury prone over one like Simmons who has played and is still developing. Bonner is in the team for coaching and he's been doing a great job, but Spurs need quick players to play small ball.

I agree 100%. Let's hope this is the scenario if Martin agrees to join.

[jiggy_55]

You actually do. Don't you remember the Corey Brewer buyout and subsequent thread a few years ago? He supposedly wanted to pick the Spurs, but Cuban threatened to claim him if he didn't agree to a new deal with them. I dunno if anyone has cap space right now, but they could totally be dicks and pick him up if they do.


How does that work? I thought on a buyout the last contract was dissolved.

I don't think any playoff team has the money to claim him, and only a few teams would even have the interest to sign him up once he clears waivers. I wouldn't be surprised if he made a decision by today or tomorrow, he's probably been thinking about this for a few days of course. He should be interested to join a new team ASAP to give himself time to acclimate. Remember also in the case of Andre Miller, it was announced he would join the Spurs even before he cleared waivers.

[Chinook]

I don't think any playoff team has the money to claim him, and only a few teams would even have the interest to sign him up once he clears waivers.

Eh, Cleveland and probably Portland could claim him, but I don't think they want that money on the books next year.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I don't see anyone claiming him. If this was his last year on his current contract yes. But you have to guarantee next year's PO as well. But the thing is, you have to pay him more this season. You would have to pick the remaining 2mil in salaries this year and then next. Right now, teams just have to pay him the minimum which is 500k if he signs with them.

Guaranteeing him 9mil in salaries is something I don't see any teams doing. That is why Johnson cleared. Martin's cap hit wouldn't be as high as Johnson's would have have been for this year, but the fact that 1 year remains on his contract is going to scare teams from wanting to claim him.

[TXstbobcat]

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The Spurs currently have 6 bigs, 6 wings & 3 PGs. Waive Bonner, it's 5B/7W/3PGs. Waive Butler, it's 6B/6W/3PGs:

[Chinook]

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The Spurs currently have 6 bigs, 6 wings & 3 PGs. Waive Bonner, it's 5B/7W/3PGs. Waive Butler, it's 6B/6W/3PGs:

Is that Coach?

[Chinook]

I don't see anyone claiming him. If this was his last year on his current contract yes. But you have to guarantee next year's PO as well. But the thing is, you have to pay him more this season. You would have to pick the remaining 2mil in salaries this year and then next. Right now, teams just have to pay him the minimum which is 500k if he signs with them.

Guaranteeing him 9mil in salaries is something I don't see any teams doing. That is why Johnson cleared. Martin's cap hit wouldn't be as high as Johnson's would have have been for this year, but the fact that 1 year remains on his contract is going to scare teams from wanting to claim him.

I agree that no one's claiming him. But I was just saying that teams can do it, and a team like Portland might if they think he would them over the next couple of years. If Martin is allowed to do his thing, he's worth $7 Million a year, and he could probably do that with the Blazers. And it's not like they have anything better to spend the money on.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

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The Spurs currently have 6 bigs, 6 wings & 3 PGs. Waive Bonner, it's 5B/7W/3PGs. Waive Butler, it's 6B/6W/3PGs:

He is not counting Butler as a small ball PF. Butler has played that role several games over the past 4 weeks and has been HIGHLY effective at it. He even blocked Vuvecic shot, which IMO was the game sealing play against Orlando.

And Spurs will play alot of small ball against OKC and GSW. He is much more valuable to this team than Bonner is right now.

This is including that KA also has played the small ball PF. Spurs won every game he started at PF. Spurs have LMA, West, Diaw, KA and Butler that all can play the PF position w/ KA and Butler being more situational PFs.

[tmtcsc]

Has real issues with shooting spots. Chinook's points were actually on point concerning that. I looked at his shooting charts.. by far prefers the left side of the court.

I am not thrilled about him. Anderson should kick his behind in practice IMO.

"should" kick his behind. That's a big "should". I think KMart would be here to knock down shots and drive to the basket. Green has been very inconsistent on the offensive end this year and the Spurs will need shooters to help space the floor.

[TXstbobcat]

He is not counting Butler as a small ball PF. Butler has played that role several games over the past 4 weeks and has been HIGHLY effective at it. He even blocked Vuvecic shot, which IMO was the game sealing play against Orlando.

And Spurs will play alot of small ball against OKC and GSW. He is much more valuable to this team than Bonner is right now.

This is including that KA also has played the small ball PF. Spurs won every game he started at PF. Spurs have LMA, West, Diaw, KA and Butler that all can play the PF position w/ KA and Butler being more situational PFs.

I was just posting the tweet from Paul Garcia. Personally, I hope they cut Bonner to make room for Martin if he decides to sign with the Spurs.

[TXstbobcat]

Is that Coach?

Just posting a tweet from Paul Garcia.

[cutewizard]

Did we get him yet??

[Chinook]

Green has been very inconsistent on the offensive end this year

DON'T YOU DARE TALK BAD ABOUT GREEN!!!!!!111!!!11

[Chinook]

Just posting a tweet from Paul Garcia.

Was talking about Garcia, not you

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

I agree that no one's claiming him. But I was just saying that teams can do it, and a team like Portland might if they think he would them over the next couple of years. If Martin is allowed to do his thing, he's worth $7 Million a year, and he could probably do that with the Blazers. And it's not like they have anything better to spend the money on.

I agree with your assessment. Blazers could. But they are already on the hook of paying Varejao 9.3 mil next year and he isn't even on the roster. Lillard will get the Max.

TB will have a lot of cap. I see them signing Whiteside and move Plumlee back to the bench. I just don't think they want to be burden with another contract of a player they don't really need. Someone like Whiteside would be perfect playing along Lillard and the Blazer's mgt have already said they wanted to build around him, which is why the Spurs got LMA in the first place.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Was talking about Garcia, not you

Same here. I know who Paul Garcia is. I just disagree w/ his assessment that the Spurs are only limited 5 bigs when just in the past month, both Butler and KA have seen considerable time at PF while Duncan was out.

[jiggy_55]

Eh, Cleveland and probably Portland could claim him, but I don't think they want that money on the books next year.

Yes that too, I forgot his contract ended in 2017 instead of this summer. There's no way anyone is claiming that, and Portland is rebuilding with young players and has McCollum/Henderson, they have no need for Martin.

[coachmac87]

Is that Coach?

Hell no. Look I want to keep Butler. We only beef about who's the better basketball player Martin or Butler

[td4mvp2k]

He's Cavs bound, imo.

:tu

[benfti]

I would argue that butler is more useful as a small ball 4 that bonnet is as a 5

[cutewizard]

Hope we get Martin

[ninjaskrzypek]

Only 31 pages? Was hoping for 50 before my lunch break.

[Cowboys_Wear_Spurs]

Only 31 pages? Was hoping for 50 before my lunch break.

The fact that he was waived last night, he won't be able to sign with a team until tomorrow evening. So you're not going to hear much til then unless he is claimed off waivers.

[BatManu20]

704735009853181952

[Mel_13]

The fact that he was waived last night, he won't be able to sign with a team until tomorrow evening. So you're not going to hear much til then unless he is claimed off waivers.

We could actually hear something at any time. Both Miller to the Spurs and Humphries to the Hawks, for example, were reported before waivers were cleared.

[Kawhitstorm]

I agree that no one's claiming him. But I was just saying that teams can do it, and a team like Portland might if they think he would them over the next couple of years. If Martin is allowed to do his thing, he's worth $7 Million a year, and he could probably do that with the Blazers. And it's not like they have anything better to spend the money on.

Blazers have to pay Crabbe (who plays the same position K-Mart) along with RFA Leonard or sign someone like Whiteside. With CJ/Crabbe on the roster, the Blazers don't need a 33 yr old SG ala the T-Pups.

They also have to pay CJ in 2017.

[Chinook]

Blazers have to pay Crabbe (who plays the same position K-Mart) along with RFA Leonard or sign someone like Whiteside. With CJ/Crabbe on the roster, the Blazers don't need a 33 yr old SG ala the T-Pups.

They also have to pay CJ in 2017.

Martin's deal ends before McCollum's next deal begins, so that's not an issue. And they could use some vets for the playoffs. Crabbe and Aminu are good wings, but neither are bona fide scorers. Could see how Martin would help them

[Darius Bieber]

At this point, it only makes sense to cut Bonner for Butler... Since it's past the deadline, Butler wouldn't be eligible to sign with a playoff team. Doubt the Spurs would do that to him.

[Spurs9]

I wouldn't mind having Martin on the roster moving forward after this year too. Assuming he signs with us, and plays like he used to years ago.

[Arcadian]

First of all, let me just say that I think this could be an important addition, especially with Martin's ability to stretch the floor and make 3s as 3 pt shooting has probably been our biggest weakness this season, and a reason for our very low 3pt attempts (6th least attempts in the league, although we do shoot them at an absolutely excellent %). We simply don't have enough great shooters as we did in the past. To beat the Warriors, you need floor spacing and shot making, as it might be impossible to stop them and Steph Curry consistently in a 7-game series. This is why I think we must sign Martin if he's willing to join. Historically and even last season, he has proven to be a reliable scorer and 3pt shooter, so in that sense I think he can be even better version of Belinelli offensively. Defense is another matter.. He is still 33 years old, so his age is not much of an issue here and I feel he can contribute on the offensive end immediately, similarly to what he did with OKC averaging 14.0 ppg while shooting a career best 42.6% from 3. I see no reason he can't be an excellent spot up 3pt shooter as he was in OKC.

Now to get to my main point: If Kevin Martin decides to join the Spurs, I am starting to lean towards the idea that the Spurs would decide to waive Simmons to make room.

Simply put, experience matters to Pop, and this team is fighting for a championship and is in win now mode. Surely, Simmons won't be getting any significant minutes in the stretch run or playoffs, while Kyle Anderson has seemingly cemented a role ahead of Simmons I believe. Also, and unfortunately, Pop is not the type to waive a professional like Bonner who has been with the team for 10 years now. I just can't see it happening, although as a fan I would say he's the easiest choice. I also think Rasual's experience, ability to stretch the floor and play defense would also give him the edge over the inexperienced Simmons. Finally, if Pop was thinking to waive either Bonner or Butler, I think he would have probably wanted to do that prior to the deadline to be waived in order to be playoff eligible on another team, especially in the case of Butler. I can't assume any team would want Bonner at this point.

In the end, my head says they should just waive Bonner as he won't be playing for us anyway, but my gut says Pop will waive Simmons which would be sad.

It has been stated numerous times that Simmons is the most athletic and aggressive player on the team. Before Anderson broke into the rotation, Simmons was doing a fine job. He didn't do anything to deserve losing a spot.

Bonner is beyond done, old, injured, and an ugly ginger white man. His experience doesn't mean shit if he can't make a difference on the court.

Cut Bonner, and give him an assistant coaching job.

[sasaint]

At this point, it only makes sense to cut Bonner for Butler... Since it's past the deadline, Butler wouldn't be eligible to sign with a playoff team. Doubt the Spurs would do that to him.



Best observation in this thread so far. :tu

[TDomination]

If Bonner gets cut, then i see the spurs turning around and signing to him to some sort of coaching position. So that he can stay on the bench.

[Chinook]

It has been stated numerous times that Simmons is the most athletic and aggressive player on the team. Before Anderson broke into the rotation, Simmons was doing a fine job. He didn't do anything to deserve losing a spot.

Simmons has been a dumpster fire recently, really on both ends. He hasn't done enough to get cut, but he's definitely been the worst player on the team besides Bonner and McCallum.

[rjv]

Simmons has been a dumpster fire recently, really on both ends. He hasn't done enough to get cut, but he's definitely been the worst player on the team besides Bonner and McCallum.

agreed. simmons' play really has taken a downward turn since just prior to the all-star break. coupled with the improvement of slo-mo, i'm convinced that simmons will see a significant decrease in minutes once Manu is back in the rotation.

[will_spurs]

Also, and unfortunately, Pop is not the type to waive a professional like Bonner who has been with the team for 10 years now.

I don't know about that. PATFO had no qualms sending Bruce Bowen away to be waived by Milwaukee to get Richard Jefferson.

[ceperez]

Simmons has been a dumpster fire recently, really on both ends. He hasn't done enough to get cut, but he's definitely been the worst player on the team besides Bonner and McCallum.

Actually, Boban has been worse. At least Simmons has played in the regular rotation, Boban has come in only in garbage time.

We certainly don't want to can Boban for Martin.

[ceperez]

I don't know about that. PATFO had no qualms sending Bruce Bowen away to be waived by Milwaukee to get Richard Jefferson.

Exactly... the had no qualms about Bruce even worse, they didn't bother to signing him up when he was waived. So let's not assume that they won't can Bonner.

[Arcadian]

Simmons has been a dumpster fire recently, really on both ends. He hasn't done enough to get cut, but he's definitely been the worst player on the team besides Bonner and McCallum.

You expect ups and downs from rookies. He's shown a lot of potential. He brings more to the team than Bonner.

[Spur|n|Austin]

If Bonner gets cut, then i see the spurs turning around and signing to him to some sort of coaching position. So that he can stay on the bench.

That would truly be the win-win scenario here.

[ceperez]

That would truly be the win-win scenario here.

Or maybe even front office work.... we just lost Sean Marks.

[daslicer]

A lot of talk about this guy but the spurs still haven't officially signed him yet.

[ChumpDumper]

A lot of talk about this guy but the spurs still haven't officially signed him yet.They can't, yet.

[Dex]

A lot of talk about this guy but the spurs still haven't officially signed him yet.

This is how we roll.

[TheGreatYacht]

As a Stretch 4:
Butler > Bonner

As a player:
Butler > Bonner

Cut him. This ain't a charity, Spurs don't owe him anything. They already kept him in the league 9 years too long

[Chinook]

You expect ups and downs from rookies. He's shown a lot of potential. He brings more to the team than Bonner.

Definitely. Don't want him cut for Martin. But he definitely lost his spot fair and square.

[Hoops Czar]

You expect ups and downs from rookies. He's shown a lot of potential. He brings more to the team than Bonner.

In fairness, he'll be 27 before the start of next season. There may be a small bit of upside still to come but what you're seeing is who he is. He's basically the 2016 version of Malik Hairston.:lol

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Simmons has been a dumpster fire recently, really on both ends. He hasn't done enough to get cut, but he's definitely been the worst player on the team besides Bonner and McCallum.

He's shooting 43% for the month and had one game where he was actually bad defensively against Utah and got pulled. Prior to that he was getting steady minutes for months. Teams have adjusted to how he likes to drive to the hoop and he tries to force the issue. Hardly a dumpster fire but I'm not surprised that you are using a shitty analogy as opposed to talking about what he's been doing on the court.

Last time I checked, you suck at predicting what the front office is actually doing --you couldn't figure out LMA for example-- and they have not made an announcement. And I am also not surprised you are once again going after one of Spursfans favorite players or one we're excited about.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

In fairness, he'll be 27 before the start of next season. There may be a small bit of upside still to come but what you're seeing is who he is. He's basically the 2016 version of Malik Hairston.:lol

If you compare him to other players that didn't wander the CBA wilderness it looks hopeless. I prefer to compare apples to apples. He is not your typical NBA prospect. Spurs are full of guys like him and why they are able to stay ahead of the curve: player development.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Definitely. Don't want him cut for Martin. But he definitely lost his spot fair and square.

Lost what?

If you're talking about KA in the short term getting more minutes then sure but you are peddling this like he got relegated to the end of the bench. It's been one game that he's been in the doghouse since he was undisciplined vs Utah. You are just fearmongering at this point.

[Spurs9]

I wish wojtek would break the scoop soon.

[timtonymanu]

I wish wojtek would break the scoop soon.

There won't be any announcement probably until Friday morning.

[Twisted_Dawg]

As a Stretch 4:
Butler > Bonner

As a player:
Butler > Bonner

Cut him. This ain't a charity, Spurs don't owe him anything. They already kept him in the league 9 years too long

^^^^ Right here, this^^^^^

[BatManu20]

Yea nothing will be announced until Friday at the earliest.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Exactly... the had no qualms about Bruce even worse, they didn't bother to signing him up when he was waived. So let's not assume that they won't can Bonner.

Bruce was traded during the off season. There was no hindrance to him whatsoever to latch onto a playoff team if there was mutual interest.

[TXstbobcat]

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Russell Johnson– ‏@RussJohnsonNBA (https://mobile.twitter.com/RussJohnsonNBA)

Free agent guard Kevin Martin is leaning towards accepting an offer from the San Antonio Spurs, according to Basketball Insiders.
12:35 PM - 2 Mar 2016

[raybies]

705129471947493376

[Darius Bieber]

Not sure how reputable that source is though.

[Maddog]

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Free agent guard Kevin Martin is leaning towards accepting an offer from the San Antonio Spurs, according to Basketball Insiders.
12:35 PM - 2 Mar 2016


705129471947493376

Who is Russell Johnson?

[spurraider21]

Like most here, I'm for this if bonner is the cut, not butler.

[Buddy Holly]

Yea nothing will be announced until Friday at the earliest.

Why Friday?

[SayTown]

Hurt Bonner's feelings vs better shot at a championship, bye Bonner.

[daslicer]

Losing Butler would be a bad net loss. Butler is still solid when he gets minutes.

[TheMulletMan3000]

Hurt Bonner's feelings vs better shot at a championship, bye Bonner.

Why would that hurt him? He had great career considering his talent.

[Darius Bieber]

Why would that hurt him? He had great career considering his talent.

Yeah. Two rings, multi-million dollar contract. Seems perfectly fine to me.

[ceperez]

Who gets waived for KMart?

(a) Red Mamba
(b) The Butler
(c) Bobinator
(d) The Juice
(e) The Professor

[TXstbobcat]

Who gets waived for KMart?

(a) Red Mamba
(b) The Butler
(c) Bobinator
(d) The Juice
(e) The Professor

Option A and its not even a tough decision

[daslicer]

Who gets waived for KMart?

(a) Red Mamba
(b) The Butler
(c) Bobinator
(d) The Juice
(e) The Professor

LMA

[Spurs9]

Hurt Bonner's feelings vs better shot at a championship, bye Bonner.
I thought I heard it already mentioned that Bonner had a understanding with the Spurs that he may be waived if they find someone. Forgot where I read that, maybe Don Harris.

[peacemaker885]

Red Rocket replaces Sean Marks in the FO.

He needs to preduce this years Spuran Spuran video.

[Dex]

705129471947493376

This is why I hate Twitter. It's impossible to say if this is a legit new scoop...or just a regurgitation of the same "Spurs front-runners" story we've heard for the past 3 days.


Yea nothing will be announced until Friday at the earliest.

Pretty sure he can announce his intentions before Friday. He just can't be officially signed until then.

[ceperez]

Best case scenario for Kevin Martin is that Chip Engeland works on his shot so he shoots as quickly and accurately as Steph Curry.

They have the same kind of "push shot" and honestly, that kind of shot is going to be the wave of the future.

Here is the physics of the shot: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/physics-steph-currys-killer-jump-shot/

[Darius Bieber]

705128701185429504

[TheDoctor]

I thought I heard it already mentioned that Bonner had a understanding with the Spurs that he may be waived if they find someone. Forgot where I read that, maybe Don Harris.
:pop: "Found it, bye Bonner"

[baseline bum]

Best case scenario for Kevin Martin is that Chip Engeland works on his shot so he shoots as quickly and accurately as Steph Curry.

They have the same kind of "push shot" and honestly, that kind of shot is going to be the wave of the future.

Here is the physics of the shot: http://www.wired.com/2015/05/physics-steph-currys-killer-jump-shot/

And then he could teach Kawhi to shoot like Curry. Then Boban can shoot like Curry.

[ceperez]

And then he could teach Kawhi to shoot like Curry. Then Boban can shoot like Curry.

Come to think about it, maybe that's why Boban shoots so well... he barely gets off the ground. It's a set shot.

[TheGreatYacht]

Rockets, who were in the running for Kevin Martin just signed Goudelock and Michael Beasley... Maybe KMart already made his decision?

[Darius Bieber]

Rockets, who were in the running for Kevin Martin just signed Goudelock and Michael Beasley... Maybe KMart already made his decision?

My guess it's either the Spurs, Cavs, or Mavs.

[spurtech09]

My guess it's either the Spurs, Cavs, or Mavs.So the wait continues ....:(

[tholdren]

Martin is having the worst year of his career since his rookie season, so people might want to temper their expectations. I'm sure he'd improve in our system, but he hasn't been the same player he was even just last year.

Kevin martin getting dnps for rebuilding franchise and marketing. He will have one job, play in regards season games to give players rest, not be a locker room distraction. In other news ricky Rubio is still in the nba and touted as one of Minnesota best. In no other franchise would he start

[dunkman]

Still no news from WojTech??
Not sure if happening, tbh

[Spurs9]

Rockets, who were in the running for Kevin Martin just signed Goudelock and Michael Beasley... Maybe KMart already made his decision?
:lol
http://i.imgur.com/tVdHg.gif

[TheGreatYacht]

:lolhttp://i.imgur.com/tVdHg.gif
http://youtu.be/nCuaB_-yiZo

[random21]

Has this guy made a decision yet?

[Seventyniner]

Who gets waived for KMart?

(a) Red Mamba
(b) Sandwich King
(c) The Medium Fundamental
(d) Matty Ice
(e) Coach B

Fixed.

[Mel_13]

Fixed.

:lol

[TheMulletMan3000]

Fixed.


:rollin

[Dex]

My gut says he's coming here. Between the previous reports, the current reports, his comments to Miller, and the fact that the Spurs are easily the best "contender" on his short-list (especially since it seems the Cavs have fallen out)...it really seems like a no-brainer.

[SpursforSix]

:lol
http://i.imgur.com/tVdHg.gif

Lol. I remember that. How dumb or unaware of the dimensions of your body do you have to be to rub someone else's leg.

[SpursforSix]

My gut says he's coming here. Between the previous reports, the current reports, his comments to Miller, and the fact that the Spurs are easily the best "contender" on his short-list (especially since it seems the Cavs have fallen out)...it really seems like a no-brainer.

This is my feeling as well but I don't want to get my hopes up. Not that it would be devastating or anything. But I think he'd contribute.

[SAGirl]

He's shooting 43% for the month and had one game where he was actually bad defensively against Utah and got pulled. Prior to that he was getting steady minutes for months. Teams have adjusted to how he likes to drive to the hoop and he tries to force the issue. Hardly a dumpster fire but I'm not surprised that you are using a shitty analogy as opposed to talking about what he's been doing on the court.

Last time I checked, you suck at predicting what the front office is actually doing --you couldn't figure out LMA for example-- and they have not made an announcement. And I am also not surprised you are once again going after one of Spursfans favorite players or one we're excited about.

Hate to get on the guy bc he could be a nice partner for Anderson, as I think they can complement each other very well in the future, but Utah was not his only poor game. Clippers he was just abysmally terrible. He's been declining all February. In the right situations he can thrive, specially in transition but those opportunities dry up against good teams and in the half court he's too prone to mistakes. Against good defensive teams when our own guys are struggling he will make situations worse by TO, and they are not ambitious plays TO, they are born from bad mistakes like loosing his handle on the ball.

He's the recipient of plays, struggles as the creator. Could be a rookie wall.

Defensively though is where he's really been bad bc he's been committing all sorts of really bad fouls, falls for fakes too often. POP just hates that, I think it is an area where he's stagnated on his development.

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Hate to get on the guy bc he could be a nice partner for Anderson, as I think they can complement each other very well in the future, but Utah was not his only poor game. Clippers he was just abysmally terrible. He's been declining all February. In the right situations he can thrive, specially in transition but those opportunities dry up against good teams and in the half court he's too prone to mistakes. Against good defensive teams when our own guys are struggling he will make situations worse by TO, and they are not ambitious plays TO, they are born from bad mistakes like loosing his handle on the ball.

He's the recipient of plays, struggles as the creator. Could be a rookie wall.

Defensively though is where he's really been bad bc he's been committing all sorts of really bad fouls, falls for fakes too often. POP just hates that, I think it is an area where he's stagnated on his development.

He had foul issues in the two games you mentioned. But prior to this month he was fouling a shit ton too. Look at his game log and its full of 3 and 4 fouls in less than 25 mins. I think it's more of an issue of now in SPAM Pop is demanding execution and using the doghouse to get his point across. We have seen Pop do this for years including with KA last year.

My issue is that this is a process as opposed to the end of the road that was being peddled.

[Dex]

It's a done deal according to....whoever the fuck this dude is. :lmao

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TSpence 2.0?

[Mugen]

:lol King Scoup

[Mel_13]

One of apa's SA sources.

[Ditty]

He lost all credibility when he said: "Bonner will be cut, I'm hearing it could be Butler." Okay?:lol

[ceperez]

Kevin Martin and Dallas Mavs:

http://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-mavericks/mavericks/2016/03/02/mavericks-kevin-martin-hold-breath

[SAGirl]

He had foul issues in the two games you mentioned. But prior to this month he was fouling a shit ton too. Look at his game log and its full of 3 and 4 fouls in less than 25 mins. I think it's more of an issue of now in SPAM Pop is demanding execution and using the doghouse to get his point across. We have seen Pop do this for years including with KA last year.

My issue is that this is a process as opposed to the end of the road that was being peddled.
Nah, at this point Pop is developing a play off rotation and when asked to step up, he showed he's not ready. Kyle was never expected to do anything but develop last season. We had a full roster and were looking to repeat there was no place to even develop a rookie which is shy he spent most of the season in the dleague. POP only played him very early in the season which showed he needed a lot of work on his shot. Then it was strictly the Kawhi injury which brought him back and he was much better, but he wasn't going to bump Marco and Poo wanted him to continue developing his game which he needed playing time and he got in the dleague. This is not the same scenario bc Sinn is much older and spent two full seasons in the dleague alreAdy.

Anyways neither Chinook not me are arguing he should be cut. He deserves a second season. Showed enough flashes to find out if he can at least improve his fouling, etc.

[Ron Swanson]

That's tspence's cousin.

[vy65]

It's a done deal according to....whoever the fuck this dude is. :lmao

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That Hello Kitty cookie jar is pretty dope too

[Dex]

Anybody who is drinking Bud Ice is obviously pretty plugged in.

[vy65]

^ as is the case with all dollar tree shoppers whose purchases require the extra large shopping/trash bag

[tholdren]

It's a done deal according to....whoever the fuck this dude is. :lmao

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Killer air conditioning bro.