Spurs officially looking to trade LMA

[apalisoc_9]

Called it tbh.

[DesignatedT]

Officially huh...?

[yavozerb]

Officially huh...?

:lol, was thinking the same thing..

[coachmac87]

Called it tbh.

You're a scrub

[HarlemHeat37]

Good call, my guy:tu

[manufan10]

Haven't seen anything on Twitter yet... at least not from trusted sources. I'll wait until then.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

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[BatManu20]

Damn. Suns & Kings are targets. Nether will take it though..

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[jehawk81]

OP is a fake news fag

[ace3g]

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[Solid D]

The Pinoy Press must get the news first.

[loveforthegame]

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[cd98]

Spurs shouldn't be picking on the kings. Kings have to say no given how the Kawhi thing went down.

[picnroll]

Called it tbh.

20 posters or more have speculated on moving Aldridge. Still waiting for who you think will be the next Spurs superstar draft pick. :sleep

[CGD]

Damn. Suns & Kings are targets. Nether will take it though..

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PHX?

[coachmac87]

LMA exit meeting wasn't the best...

[LkrFan]

:lmao

[BatManu20]

So much for PATFO playing their cards close to the vest.

Spurs better hope they trade him now tbh.. These reports are going to bruise his little ego, and we know how mentally fragile LMA is and how this could effect his play, tbh.

[Ocotillo]

Holy crap the Kings, if that happens he really pissed off Pop.

[BillMc]

I'd be happier if it was LMA for Porzingis.

[BatManu20]

FWIW, I still think LMA has value as a #3 guy.. Just not a #2 guy. Can't be relied upon.

[cd98]

Holy crap the Kings, if that happens he really pissed off Pop.

Yep, that's purgatory. But a top 5 pick for a one year rental? Stupid GM factor must be high.

[cutewizard]

Is this for real????

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Hopefully they can dupe Sacramento into giving them Skal and the pick.

[CGD]

I'd be happier if it was LMA for Porzingis.

Yes please.

[cutewizard]

LA for POrzingis pleeeeeeeeeasssssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeee

pls pls pls

[r0drig0lac]

The Pinoy Press must get the news first.

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smilol.gif

[HarlemHeat37]

Holy crap the Kings, if that happens he really pissed off Pop.

He would love playing for them IMO..lots of shots, no pressure..

[BatManu20]

Hopefully they can dupe Sacramento into giving them Skal and the pick.

Won't happen. We'd be lucky to the the #10 alone for LMA imo. Slim chance they do it anyways though.

[NASpurs]

:lol reddit hates that Amico guy.

[cutewizard]

Chaos rules in the Planes of Basketball.................


Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I like it........

[Nathan89]

20 posters or more have speculated on moving Aldridge. Still waiting for who you think will be the next Spurs superstar draft pick. :sleep

Probably the majority of Spurstalk want Aldridge traded. So many would think the Spurs would be moving him before his contract ends.

[SpurPadre]

You all know if this happens and next time he faces us, he'll drop 50 points and hit a game-winning three...and be an all-star again.

[cd98]

Wonder if this means Spurs are going away from "beat GSW in the post" to a more three point centric attack and the beautiful game.

[Nathan89]

You all know if this happens and next time he faces us, he'll drop 50 points and hit a game-winning three...and be an all-star again.

Sounds like a regular season loss tbh

[Emperor]

Top ten pick if we're lucky, or Porzingis if we're even luckier.

[Nathan89]

Wonder if this means Spurs are going away from "beat GSW in the post" to a more three point centric attack and the beautiful game.

I'm sure the Spurs would take a good post player. LMA isn't that.

[NASpurs]

You all know if this happens and next time he faces us, he'll drop 50 points and hit a game-winning three...and be an all-star again.

We'll just have a guard defend him the next game.

[coachmac87]

This could be a sneaky move for Porzingis..some how Spurs get into lottery and ship that pick to NY...NY wants 2 picks in top 10 to take Jackson and Markennan..

[BatManu20]

LMA & pick #29 for Ben McLemore and the #10 pick. Probably the only way Kings would consider imo.

[MaNu4Tres]

Better late than never. A year late... tbh..

[SpurPadre]

Sounds like a regular season loss tbh

Which could be the difference in seedings as we saw in '15

[CGD]

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I actually think he'd be a good fit at SAC.

- they're looking to fill the Boogie void.
- LMA gets to play with a true center in WCS.
- still have a pick to get a point guard
- can probably re-up Tyrke Evans

[BatManu20]

This could be a sneaky move for Porzingis..some how Spurs get into lottery and ship that pick to NY...NY wants 2 picks in top 10 to take Jackson and Markennan..

Lol no.. Porzingis isn't coming to the Spurs

[NASpurs]

LMA + Green for ??????

[Nathan89]

Which could be the difference in seedings as we saw in '15

If we can't make it to GSW then we certainly can't beat them.

[BatManu20]

LMA + Green for ??????

+ pick #29 in exchange for Kings #10 pick, Ben McLemore, & Skal Labisierre.

[tonight...you]

We'll just have a guard defend him the next game.
Lol, kryptonite baby.

[CGD]

Wonder if this means Spurs are going away from "beat GSW in the post" to a more three point centric attack and the beautiful game.

That, or they're just looking to do a rebuild year. If you were ever going to do it, it's this year ahead of the Kawhi extension.

[spursistan]

Amico and Gambadoro are two hacks with very questionable credibility..however I'm sure the Spurs are not only listening on Aldridge,as they strictly did last summer, but are more actively shopping him this time around for the right prize....

Pop sounded like he's really soured on him in a couple of post-game pressers..

[RD2191]

They have to move him now, his psyche won't take this news well. If he didn't give a shit before he definitely won't after hearing this shit.

[coachmac87]

Lol no.. Porzingis isn't coming to the Spurs

Oh I know..just having fun lol

[rastaspur]

+ pick #29 in exchange for Kings #10 pick, Ben McLemore, & Skal Labisierre.

Take out Ben and I'm on board. If Ben is included spurs should seek a future second round pick or a late 2nd this year if the king's have one

[LittleCriminal]

LMA + Green for ??????

Porzingas and Melo?

[TD 21]

Probably more open to trading him than looking to.

Timberwolves at 7 would probably make most sense, though he'd likely be unhappy in Minnesota, playing third or fourth fiddle to a bunch of kids. Still, if it looks promising enough, he might buy in. Kings, he'd almost certainly opt out and leave, if not traded by the deadline.

If they could pull that off, they could try to sell Paul on two windows essentially. One now with Leonard, Green, Gasol, Ginobili, Parker, etc. and one later with Leonard, Green, 7th pick, Murray, Bertans, etc. This would likely hurt their chances of signing him though.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

+ pick #29 in exchange for Kings #10 pick, Ben McLemore, & Skal Labisierre.

That's kind of a shitty deal. The Kings have already given up on McLemore, and there's no tangible value to the #10 pick. So two important starters for Skal and cap room. That's very risky.

[keithington1]

+ pick #29 in exchange for Kings #10 pick, Ben McLemore, & Skal Labisierre. Then we would have to take Ntilikina

[Kurik]

I wonder if the Magic would be interested at all? LMA+KA

[David Stern]

That's kind of a shitty deal. The Kings have already given up on McLemore, and there's no tangible value to the #10 pick. So two important starters for Skal and cap room. That's very risky.

Don't listen to Batmanu. He is just talking out of his ass.

[UZER]

You all know if this happens and next time he faces us, he'll drop 50 points and hit a game-winning three...and be an all-star again.

Al least we know it'll be a regular season game.

[RD2191]

Al least we know it'll be a regular season game.

:bobo

[BatManu20]

Draft needs to hurry up and get here tbh.

[sasaint]

We'll just have a guard defend him the next game.

:tu :lol

[sasaint]

Better late than never. A year late... tbh..

Yep. But better to cut bait.

[TimDunkem]

Don't listen to Batmanu. He is just talking out of his ass.

[sasaint]

+ pick #29 in exchange for Kings #10 pick, Ben McLemore, & Skal Labisierre.

That's not a bad suggestion - unlike most that get posted here.

[sasaint]

Porzingas and Melo?

I have run that deal a bunch of times on the trade machine. It works every time. Trouble is, you need a third team who would want Melo. He wants none of this town or Pop. And I doubt Pop wants any of Melo.

[DPG21920]

I have a hard time believing the team is willing to go through this big of an overhaul in one season. I don't believe the sources either. Obviously it's possible and there is a price for everyone but Kawhi, but man, that is hard to believe that you blow up a WCF team like that.

[Down Under]

There's no way they'd be actively shopping him while his stock is so low

[manufan10]

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[r0drig0lac]

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this is kind of obvious, LMA makes no sense in SAC

[DPG21920]

There is the water on the fire.

[CGD]

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But they are pursuing milsap in a sign and trade? I don't know; I think they're trying to fill that Boogie void.

[noles1983]

Fuck LMA, dont even care about getting a top 10 pick back. Take a top 25 pick and a bag of Doritos and call it a day.

[Mr.Bottomtooth]

Someone leaking bullshit. In the offseason, where there's smoke, there's someone with a smoke machine.

[Dverde]

I'd settle for "future considerations" or a player to be named later.

[rastaspur]

Fuck LMA, dont even care about getting a top 10 pick back. Take a top 25 pick and a bag of Doritos and call it a day.

I say top 20 at least. If so, pull the chord.

If not, fuck it. Don't start him next year and persuade him/alienate him to opt out the next offeason

[Dverde]

Kings wanted Tony Parker included...deal is off

[spurraider21]

crofl if they can turn LMA into porzingod

[Floyd Pacquiao]

Good call, my guy:tu

[BatManu20]

80% chance all this is just hearsay bullshit and the Spurs bring back the exact same team next year tbh. And draft a Euro-stash :lol

[TXstbobcat]

I'd be happier if it was LMA for Porzingis.

Pop and RC fleecing Phil Jackson. :toast

[MaNu4Tres]

I have a hard time believing the team is willing to go through this big of an overhaul in one season. I don't believe the sources either. Obviously it's possible and there is a price for everyone but Kawhi, but man, that is hard to believe that you blow up a WCF team like that.

With LA becoming a role player before our eyes, trading him isn't blowing it up imo.

[DPG21920]

With LA becoming a role player before our eyes, trading him isn't blowing it up imo.

No matter the beef, SA got to the WCF.

[MaNu4Tres]

No matter the beef, SA got to the WCF.

And they can get there again w/out him tbh..

[ace3g]

This isn't surprising to me because of how the WCF unfolded and was an eye opener to PATFO for 2 reasons:

1. Spurs roster was too reliant on Kawhi.
2. LA is not a "take over the game" type player (can't have a 5 and 6 point game...).

[YGWHI]

But they are pursuing milsap in a sign and trade? I don't know; I think they're trying to fill that Boogie void.

Yes, they are...but not with LMA, they want Millsap...I wouldn't blame them for that.

For the right price, I'd pick Millsap over LMA, too.

[Hoops Czar]

This isn't surprising to me because of how the WCF unfolded and was an eye opener to PATFO for 2 reasons:

1. Spurs roster was too reliant on Kawhi.
2. LA is not a "take over the game" type player (can't have a 5 and 6 point game...).

Somehow, RC Buford's always the last to know.

[SPURt]

I wonder which top 10 prospect is being targeted by RC in this draft?

[manufan10]

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LMA?

[Holden_Caulfield]

Man this is more exciting than the finals

[Mr. Body]

I can see interest from the Knicks or Phoenix but few other teams. I'd be surprised to see him moved, however. I did think Green will be traded.

[NASpurs]

Man this is more exciting than the finals

:lol I had been waiting for this since the first round of the playoffs

[JR3]

I'd like to see LMA gone. I simply don't enjoy watching him play. Not really a Spur type of guy.

[MultiTroll]

I'd be happier if it was LMA for Porzingis.

[spursistan]

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LMA?
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[palangi]

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LMA?

Oh please oh please.

[YGWHI]

I wonder which top 10 prospect is being targeted by RC in this draft?

This.

A scoring threat-guard? A penetrating guard or a shooter? Or a playmaker?

[cd98]

Oh please oh please.

Rebuilding team doesn't trade for a plus 30 year old "star."

[MultiTroll]

Called it tbh.
Did you see it written on restroom wall or ?

[spursistan]

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FWIW..:lol

[Dverde]

Suns can't be that dumb

[RD2191]

Rebuilding team doesn't trade for a plus 30 year old "star."

Why not? LMA puts them in playoff contention and brings a veteran presence to the team.

[Dverde]

I could understand the suns wanting LMA, but giving up a high pick in a stacked draft would be crazy

[picnroll]

Kristaps to Suns for 4. NYC rioting at 11:00.

[cd98]

Why not? LMA puts them in playoff contention and brings a veteran presence to the team.

Doubt LMA gets that team to the playoffs. Suns want a star like Porzingas, young. Not a thirty year old that can opt out next year and be essentially a one year rental.

[Mr. Body]

I could understand the suns wanting LMA, but giving up a high pick in a stacked draft would be crazy

Why do people keep saying this draft is stacked? It looks pretty shitty to me.

[picnroll]

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FWIW..:lol
What's best for the club is firing Jackass.

[spurraider21]

What's best for the club is firing Jackass.
only after he delivers porzingod

[Russ]

I could understand the suns wanting LMA, but giving up a high pick in a stacked draft would be crazy

I agree, but don't forget LMA has a fairly favorable contract in today's NBA salary structure.

[RD2191]

Doubt LMA gets that team to the playoffs. Suns want a star like Porzingas, young. Not a thirty year old that can opt out next year and be essentially a one year rental.

Wasn't it between the Suns and the Spurs and free agency? And if LMA takes care of his body he still has 4-5 good seasons left in him.

[BatManu20]

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LMA?

Lol zero chance. It's for Porzingis.

[picnroll]

only after he delivers porzingod

He's going to the Suns not the Spurs.

[spurraider21]

Lol zero chance. It's for Porzingis.
3 team deal.

aldridge to suns, porzingis to spurs, picks to knicks

[manufan10]

Lol zero chance. It's for Porzingis.

Yeah, appears that way and seems more likely.

[UZER]

Please God let this happen. Getting rid of this "doesn't give a shit" dude should he priority #1 this season.

Maybe Kawhi asked to move him.

[MultiTroll]

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FWIW..:lol
I will get a temporary tattoo of Porzinger on my ass and dance around the pole and post it to SpursTalk if an LMA / Zinger trade is pulled off.
Just getting some karma / channeling / whatever positive vibe in.
What have you got?

[coachmac87]

3 team deal.

aldridge to suns, porzingis to spurs, picks to knicks

This..#fantasy

[baseline bum]

Suns can't be that dumb

There can be no underestimating the stupidity of the team that traded for Isaiah Thomas when they already had Dragic and Bledsoe on the roster.

[picnroll]

3 team deal.

aldridge to suns, porzingis to spurs, picks to knicks
If that turns out to be true then bless Jackass.

[rastaspur]

Why not? LMA puts them in playoff contention and brings a veteran presence to the team.

LMA does not put them into playoff contention. I'm not buying the shit salad sub on whole grain bread you are advertising.

[UZER]

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FWIW..:lol

Maybe Phil trades him to SA as an eff you to Steve Kerr for taking the Warriors good over the Knicks.

Although, it was Pop that told Kerr to take the warriors job, so there's that. :lol

[lefty20]

Please God let this happen. Getting rid of this "doesn't give a shit" dude should he priority #1 this season.

Maybe Kawhi asked to move him.

Don't think Kawhi would try and Bynum him, tbh.

[RD2191]

LMA does not put them into playoff contention. I'm not buying the shit salad sub on whole grain bread you are advertising.

He sure does. He's not playing to his full potential in SA and that's by design.

[GSH]

So much for PATFO playing their cards close to the vest.

Spurs better hope they trade him now tbh.. These reports are going to bruise his little ego, and we know how mentally fragile LMA is and how this could effect his play, tbh.


Don't assume it's the Spurs organization that leaked this. There are a bunch of staff people around the league that need to have their balls cut off and fed to them, just to shut them up. Everybody wants their 15 seconds... including the OP.

[cd98]

Wasn't it between the Suns and the Spurs and free agency? And if LMA takes care of his body he still has 4-5 good seasons left in him.

Yes, but reality and Chandler's old body sunk in. Now it's about getting younger and better. If you had a young team, would you want a 30 year old former star or a lottery pick that could be a superstar? Now if you were looking to contend, LMA maybe makes more sense.

[mo7888]

3 team deal.

aldridge to suns, porzingis to spurs, picks to knicks

No way we are that lucky... IF we were to get into that 3 way it would look more like Porzingus to the suns, 4th pick to NY, LMA to NY and the 8th to the Spurs.

[UZER]

Don't think Kawhi would try and Bynum him, tbh.

If it's behind closed doors, what wrong with that? You don't think Pop went to Timmy about other players? Kobe ratted about Bynum to two teenagers on with a cell phone. :lol But at least Bynum played like he cared about winning and losing. LMA plays like he's thinking about what he's gonna eat after the game.

Kawhi wants to win.

[tbdog]

To get the #5 pick, Spurs would need to take on Knight's contract. Awful imo.

[MultiTroll]

You don't think Pop went to Timmy about other players?
I would love to know the answer to this.
Love to say yes, but how do you explain Bonner starting 5 playoff games in a row?
Mike Finley 2008-9-10?
Man From Nazr and Tall Balls being benched in favor of small balls with Mike Finley at the PF on Dork to torpedo the 2006 back to back grasp?

[CGD]

To get the #5 pick, Spurs would need to take on Knight's contract. Awful imo.

It's #4, but yeah. Id still do it.

[baseline bum]

To get the #5 pick, Spurs would need to take on Knight's contract. Awful imo.

You do that in a second if you can get that #4 pick and flip it to NY for Porzingod.

[tholdren]

This.

A scoring threat-guard? A penetrating guard or a shooter? Or a playmaker?

Luke. Kennard. Book it

[NASpurs]

To get the #5 pick, Spurs would need to take on Knight's contract. Awful imo.


Bledsoe's contract according to this:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-jimmy-butler-spt-0622-20170621-story.html



The Suns, who own the fourth pick, are trying to offload the two years and $29 million remaining on Eric Bledsoe's deal as part of any trade package, sources said. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-jimmy-butler-spt-0622-20170621-story.html)

[coachmac87]

You do that in a second if you can get that #4 pick and flip it to NY for Porzingod.


But you may have to take back the Noah contract...

[TimDunkem]

Don't think Kawhi would try and Bynum him, tbh.


Luke. Kennard. Book it
Fuck that. If teams like the Hornets and Pacers weren't in love with white American players or teams scrambling to get three point shooters, this guy might drop out of the top 20.

Spurs can do better.

[tbdog]

So Knight and 4 for LMA and 29? Then 4 and Green for Porz? That will give us about 10mil in spare space.

[HarlemHeat37]

But you may have to take back the Noah contract...

It would be beyond incompetence if Phil couldn't move that contract by attaching it to Porzingis, tbh:lol

[tholdren]

Fuck that. If teams like the Hornets and Pacers weren't in love with white American players or teams scrambling to get three point shooters, this guy might drop out of the top 20.

Spurs can do better.

This draft is the most unfandamental and overhyped draft yet. Kennard is the best player in here.

[tbdog]

Bledsoe's contract according to this:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bulls-jimmy-butler-spt-0622-20170621-story.html

If LMA gets Bledsloe and 4, my god.

[TimDunkem]

This draft is the most unfandamental and overhyped draft yet. Kennard is the best player in here.
But the top 10 prospects are practically set and Kennard isn't one of them. If the Spurs are in fact trying to move into the top 10, drafting Kennard would be a failure.

[apalisoc_9]

This draft is the most unfandamental and overhyped draft yet. Kennard is the best player in here.

You just like his skin pigmentation

[UZER]

I would love to know the answer to this.
Love to say yes, but how do you explain Bonner starting 5 playoff games in a row?
Mike Finley 2008-9-10?
Man From Nazr and Tall Balls being benched in favor of small balls with Mike Finley at the PF on Dork to torpedo the 2006 back to back grasp?

Any rational discussion of Bonner is off the table. We all know he was Pops lover boy.

Fin was the first somewhat big free agent that chose the Spurs. And dude at least played like he wanted win, and they actually want a championship with him.

The problem with LMA is his nonchalant attitude and reluctance to step up in big games, consistently, in the playoffs. He's a completely different animal.

[tholdren]

But the top 10 prospects are practically set and Kennard isn't one of them. If the Spurs are in fact trying to move into the top 10, drafting Kennard would be a failure.

Getting your guy isnt a failure. If you could trade lma for any top 15 pick, would you?

[baseline bum]

But you may have to take back the Noah contract...

Then make NYK take Knight's. The Spurs would have a hard time making Noah + Knight + Porzingis work under the cap only unloading Softridge.

[UZER]

I've wanted Bledsoe since his clipper days. To land him would be great.

[baseline bum]

Fin was the first somewhat big free agent that chose the Spurs. And dude at least played like he wanted win, and they actually want a championship with him.


You forgot about Brent Barry.

[tholdren]

You just like his skin pigmentation

Yep. Racist because i like fundamental, smart players, who fill a scoring need for sa and will be extremely coachable.

[EIC]

Gasol, LMA, Green, and Simmons for Melo and Porzingis. Do it now.

[TimDunkem]

Getting your guy isnt a failure. If you could trade lma for any top 15 pick, would you?
We're talking top 10 here and Kennard isn't among the top ten. Kennard isn't their guy.

[tholdren]

Gasol, LMA, Green, and Simmons for Melo and Porzingis. Do it now.

Not melo. No

[MultiTroll]

Any rational discussion of Bonner is off the table. We all know he was Pops lover boy.

Fin was the first somewhat big free agent that chose the Spurs. And dude at least played like he wanted win, and they actually want a championship with him.
And Duncan actually tolerated Pop n Bonny? Well obviously he did. But w-h-y?
Finley yes 2007 ok paid in full for 2006s choke. But why the hell keep him for 3 more years as Duncan was in sore need of frontline help?

[coachmac87]

Then make NYK take Knight's. The Spurs would have a hard time making Noah + Knight + Porzingis work under the cap only unloading Softridge.

Suns want to move Bledsoe

[tholdren]

We're talking top 10 here and Kennard isn't among the top ten. Kennard isn't their guy.

Answer the question.

[MultiTroll]

Not melo. No
I was thinking the same thing but then flip him to one of the LA teams.

[apalisoc_9]

Yep. Racist because i like fundamental, smart players, who fill a scoring need for sa and will be extremely coachable.

You like to call every white player smart and every black player stupid.

I've seen kennard play. His Basketball is terrible.

But carry on with your racist agenda.

[UZER]

You forgot about Brent Barry.

Good point. I think Fin was a bigger name signing since he had been a "star". I use that term loosely. Barry was always a great complement guy who was better when the talent around him was better.

[TimDunkem]

Answer the question.
Anything after ten, I'm not trading Aldridge. If I trade into the top ten, I'm not taking Kennard.

[Spur|n|Austin]

FWIW, I still think LMA has value as a #3 guy.. Just not a #2 guy. Can't be relied upon.

Couldn't agree more

[tholdren]

You like to call every white player smart and every black player stupid.

I've seen kennard play. His Basketball is terrible.

But carry on with your racist agenda.

Youve seen highlights. I bet you cant stand duke, or grant hill

[tholdren]

Anything after ten, I'm not trading Aldridge. If I trade into the top ten, I'm not taking Kennard.

Totally disagree. Aldridge is a 3rd option at best.

[UZER]

And Duncan actually tolerated Pop n Bonny? Well obviously he did. But w-h-y?
Finley yes 2007 ok paid in full for 2006s choke. But why the hell keep him for 3 more years as Duncan was in sore need of frontline help?

Bonner was obviously charming enough to let emotions get in the way of rational. I'm not saying it's right, but sometimes it happens with certain people. It's stupid from a business standpoint but these guys aren't robots. Aldridge is as aloof as they come. Look how he always sits at the end of the bench.

Fin is where Pops loyalty comes to light. He's loyal to a fault. It's one of those biggest weaknesses. Just my opinion.

[MultiTroll]

Bonner was obviously charming enough to let emotions get in the way of rational. I'm not saying it's right, but sometimes it happens with certain people. It's stupid from a business standpoint but these guys aren't robots. Aldridge is as aloof as they come. Look how he always sits at the end of the bench.

Fin is where Pops loyalty comes to light. He's loyal to a fault. It's one of those biggest weaknesses. Just my opinion.
So moving it to the here and now...
How much are Pops romantic emotions getting in the way of Kawhi getting another legit Championship?
I hope he is not f'ing up any trade or draft ideas like say so his beloved Porker can play 20 seasons. :rolleyes

[TheDoctor]

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LMA?

:lol @ calling LMA an established star player.

[Spur|n|Austin]

:lol @ calling LMA an established star player.

Wasn't he an established all-star in Portland for years?

[TheDoctor]

Wasn't he an established all-star in Portland for years?

Keyword :toast

[MaNu4Tres]

LA for Chriss, 32nd, Miamis 1st in 18'. Done

[UZER]

So moving it to the here and now...
How much are Pops romantic emotions getting in the way of Kawhi getting another legit Championship?
I hope he is not f'ing up any trade or draft ideas like say so his beloved Porker can play 20 seasons. :rolleyes

Let's put it this way, Parker and Manu aren't going anywhere unless they want to go somewhere or retire. If that prevents good trades, then Pop will say thanks but no thanks to those trades.

I think Pop has soured on Aldridge. Alot of his post game comments seem to be directed at him in a way that pop doesn't usually single guys out. I think he had to do damage control after the season with his comments about Aldridge as to not diminish his trade value.

[DAF86]

More proof than the CP3 thing might be stronger than anticipated, tbh.

[raybies]

I just don't think the current Spurs era wants to pay guys that don't perform. I mean they shipped off Richard Jefferson. Things got awkward after awhile but I'm interested in y'alls opinion, has it gotten that bad?

i think Sacramentos 10 pick or Detroits 12 pick are the best we can do but with Detroit we'd have to take back salary. Would y'all do Reggie Jackson salary dump and Stanley Johnson with the 12 for LMA?

[SAGirl]

LMA exit meeting wasn't the best...
:bobo

[SAGirl]

So much for PATFO playing their cards close to the vest.

Spurs better hope they trade him now tbh.. These reports are going to bruise his little ego, and we know how mentally fragile LMA is and how this could effect his play, tbh.
Starting to think those rumors from Jackie MCMullen were true in preseason ... I bet at the time Spurs weren't getting enough return to feel comfortable pulling the trigger.

[Spurs9]

I'm all for trading him tbh, get that money off the books, get some big talent in and get CP3.

[SAGirl]

Better late than never. A year late... tbh..
You were on target in this one. Credit where it's due. :toast

[BillMc]

LMA exit meeting wasn't the best...

Has there been anything reported about this?

[sasaint]

LMA exit meeting wasn't the best...

How do you know this?

[MR-Clutch]

If the spurs are shopping Lamarcus for a lottery pick I would bet they intend to flip that pick for the Unicorn.

[SAGirl]

This isn't surprising to me because of how the WCF unfolded and was an eye opener to PATFO for 2 reasons:

1. Spurs roster was too reliant on Kawhi.
2. LA is not a "take over the game" type player (can't have a 5 and 6 point game...).
Guys less gifted than him physically, with less size, one only a couple of seasons removed from the dleague, one a 160 pd rookie, another a slow guy who has played out of position all season (that's when he was playing) all these guys played better than Lamarcus. He wasn't even trying sometimes... I don't think that will sit well with Patfo and the double standard is a seed of discord. Those guys don't get to play unless they compete their ass off. How can Lamarcus get off the hook? What is the example he's setting?. He got benched in that game 4. It wasn't insignificant.

Forgot to mention 39 year old Manu also outplayed him but Manu is a HOF player....

[DJR210]

He would love playing for them IMO..lots of shots, no pressure..

This is what he wants primarily

[coachmac87]

Starting to think those rumors from Jackie MCMullen were true in preseason ... I bet at the time Spurs weren't getting enough return to feel comfortable pulling the trigger.


:wakeup

[Atl Spur]

Dude was so passive; needs to go ASAP!

[sasaint]

Starting to think those rumors from Jackie MCMullen were true in preseason ... I bet at the time Spurs weren't getting enough return to feel comfortable pulling the trigger.

I had forgotten about Jackie. She didn't ever get very specific, though, as I recall.

[MaNu4Tres]

LA would committ to PHX long term if traded there. He regretted not going there by AS break his 1st year here from my source.

[sasaint]

LA would committ to PHX long term if traded there. He regretted not going there by AS break his 1st year here from my source.

Then we shared the same regret. I wish PHX would rise to the occasion.

[Ice009]

LMA exit meeting wasn't the best...

Do you actually have inside information or a you just taking guess when rumors are announced?

Very vague response. What wasn't the best about his exit meeting? The Spurs weren't happy with him, or was he not happy with the Spurs, or both?

[MaNu4Tres]

Do you actually have inside information or a you just taking guess when rumors are announced?

Very vague response. What wasn't the best about his exit meeting? The Spurs weren't happy with him, or was he not happy with the Spurs, or both?

Not sure how SA can be happy with a player who regressed after they gave him max money to be THE guy. He came into BOTH seasons out of shape, how can they be happy with that?

Now, of course Pop would never admit or show their true thoughts on him during the season.

[FkLA]

LA would committ to PHX long term if traded there. He regretted not going there by AS break his 1st year here from my source.

aka friend of a friend of a friend

[MaNu4Tres]

aka friend of a friend of a friend

My buddy who went to UT with LA.

[Ice009]

Not sure how SA can be happy with a player who regressed after they gave him max money to be THE guy. He came into BOTH seasons out of shape, how can they be happy with that?

Now, of course Pop would never admit or show their true thoughts on him during the season.

Well that what I thought, but then I recall hearing an interview with Pop after the Warriors series or one of those games where he kind of defended him a little bit. He said something along the lines of players had to play different roles because of all the injuries and that is hard to do. He said something like that, and I thought is this guy crazy, is he sticking up for the putrid performance of some of these guys?

[Spurs9]

aka friend of a friend of a friend

Tspense

[Ice009]

My buddy who went to UT with LA.

Interesting. Did he say what the reason was? Not enough shots? Didn't fit in with the team culture? What made him regret it?

[TimDunkem]

I should get a Spur under my name for bringing TSpence here.

[AFBlue]

This would be great, if true. There are some quality young bigs in the lottery and the Spurs would have a ton of flexibility to remake the roster around CP3 and Kawhi. Maybe keep Simmons and/or Green. I'd bring back Lee as the starter and groom the young big as a backup, calll it a day.

[MaNu4Tres]

Well that what I thought, but then I recall hearing an interview with Pop after the Warriors series or one of those games where he kind of defended him a little bit. He said something along the lines of players had to play different roles because of all the injuries and that is hard to do. He said something like that, and I thought is this guy crazy, is he sticking up for the putrid performance of some of these guys?

You will never hear Pop talk bad about his player to the media. Hes never done it in 20 yrs. You shpuld expect that kind of response if you know better

[MaNu4Tres]

Interesting. Did he say what the reason was? Not enough shots? Didn't fit in with the team culture? What made him regret it?

No details. Just told me last summer that LA still prefered to be in PHX. Wasnt comfortable.

[Mikeanaro]

I'd be happier if it was LMA for Porzingis.
Is all about Phil´s mood I guess.

[SAGirl]

Well that what I thought, but then I recall hearing an interview with Pop after the Warriors series or one of those games where he kind of defended him a little bit. He said something along the lines of players had to play different roles because of all the injuries and that is hard to do. He said something like that, and I thought is this guy crazy, is he sticking up for the putrid performance of some of these guys?I thought at the time Pop was considering covering for him so as to not depress his value more (and protect his ego)... he was already being criticized by the media.

[raybies]

Sacramento has cap and while I doubt they'd want to trade the 5 I think they'd do the ten.

Fox/Hield/????/Aldridge/WCS maybe Gay... that would be a very competitive team imo. And to have his Bird rights might be the difference cause no one will want to pay him 30+ and with all that cap they can afford to. I'd only do the ten is if Zach Collins is available

[sasaint]

I thought at the time Pop was considering covering for him so as to not depress his value more (and protect his ego)... he was already being criticized by the media.

Barkley and the Jet pretty much drove LMA's stock down.

[MR-Clutch]

I would love for the spurs to trade Aldridge for a top pick that would allow them to target Jonathon Isaac. Kid reminds me of Greek freak. Would do wonders to our length and athleticism on defense.

[TheCerebral1]

Are there even any rumors as to teams that would actually want to bring in this malcontent. What a waste of size, shooting and ability.

[FkLA]

My buddy who went to UT with LA.

50k people went to UT with LMA.

[Mal]

Only make sense if Spurs will land Porzingis. Get assets from Sacto, call Phil

[Hoops Czar]

Barkley and the Jet pretty much drove LMA's stock down.

Like those guys have any credibility. :lol If anything, those two talking trash probably drove the price up slightly.

[spurraider21]

https://i.gyazo.com/032ab2f8eb85efefc26d0ae5d2cca34b.png

and get PHX to send their 1st to NYK. spurs send a future pick to knicks as well

knicks get the lottery pick + starter they want, and they unload noah

[Mal]

https://i.gyazo.com/032ab2f8eb85efefc26d0ae5d2cca34b.png

and get PHX to send their 1st to NYK. spurs send a future pick to knicks as well

knicks get the lottery pick + starter they want, and they unload noah

Phx should get #8 in that scenario. Or NYK/PHX picks not involved

[TimDunkem]

That scenario is nonsense all-around. The Suns only trade the 4th if they get Porzingis.

Porzingis to SA is another stupid ST pipe dream.

[spurraider21]

of course its a pipe dream. but we can have fun, can't we?

[TimDunkem]

How can we get Durant, LeBron, and CP3?

[cutewizard]

Hmmmmm?...........

[Chinook]

If Phx is offering 4 for LMA, I'm taking that pick and not messing with Porzingas. Also, if KP is truly better than the fourth pick, then Phoenix would just send that and one of both of the Miami picks to NY for KP.

[MaNu4Tres]

If Phx is offering 4 for LMA, I'm taking that pick and not messing with Porzingas. Also, if KP is truly better than the fourth pick, then Phoenix would just send that and one of both of the Miami picks to NY for KP.

Zingus is the first domino to fall via trade.

Phoenix should be holding out for him, first. Hopefully Boston steps up and gets him instead -- which would leave Sarver/Suns out of options and a little more desperate for LMA.

[jyra]

I would love for the spurs to trade Aldridge for a top pick that would allow them to target Jonathon Isaac. Kid reminds me of Greek freak. Would do wonders to our length and athleticism on defense.

He is the guy that jumped out to me as well. Really impressed with how well he moves on defense. You won't find many 6-11 guys with the foot speed to close out to the three point line and still recover to contest/block the shot, and also some versatile offensive skills.

[SpurOutofTownFan]

So much for PATFO playing their cards close to the vest.

Spurs better hope they trade him now tbh.. These reports are going to bruise his little ego, and we know how mentally fragile LMA is and how this could effect his play, tbh.

I believe the strategy was to bruise his little ego tbh - otherwise they would have never done this openly.

I dont understand the strategy for the top 5 pick though unless they plan to add that pick to a trade package

[bdictjames]

LaMarcus for Brook Lopez?

[Jdspur20]

If Spurs were to trade LMA for a 4th or 5th pick, how much salary would that rookie contract cost?

[illusioNtEk]

LMA for 4th pick and Brook Lopez is good

[MaNu4Tres]

LMA for 4th pick and Brook Lopez is good

Spurs need space. If they are trading LA, they likely aren't taking a player back, just a pick(s). If they bring back a player, that player will hardly make anything.

[hater]

50k people went to UT with LMA.

:lmao

[Capt Bringdown]

Are there even any rumors as to teams that would actually want to bring in this malcontent. What a waste of size, shooting and ability.

Exactly. I cannot fathom that anyone would want to take a gamble on this turkey. Hope the Spurs can pull off a miracle.

[look_at_g_shred]

Exactly. I cannot fathom that anyone would want to take a gamble on this turkey. Hope the Spurs can pull off a miracle.
Never underestimate the idiotism of Gm's in the lottery. I could see Orlando taking a chance on him.

[Mr. Body]

LMA makes a team in the east an instant playoff contender.

[Amuseddaysleeper]

Absolutely no way in hell does LMA bring back a top 5 pick

[look_at_g_shred]

I mean teams have been striking out in the lottery for years (Kings, Magic, Knicks) Maybe they get tired of trying to find the next 'gem' and say fuck it give me LMA.

[Mr. Body]

It's also a shitty draft. Long and medium term prospects, few game changers.

[MaNu4Tres]

It's also a shitty draft. Long and medium term prospects, few game changers.

Disagree. I think this draft has a lot of studs -- esp in front court that can be very valuable and versatile role players for teams like the Spurs.

If SA can trade LA to get space and to get a top 15 pick in return, then use that space for CP3 and use the pick for John Collins or Bam Adebayo. That's a huge win for tomorrow and for the next 4 years.

Then if SA can use the 29 to Jordan Bell? Or trade Danny for a late 1st to get Jordan Bell and use the 29th to get Josh Hart or a draft/stash. That's a huge huge win for tomorrow and the future IMO.

[NickiRasgo]

It's also a shitty draft. Long and medium term prospects, few game changers.

I'm one of those also who feels meh with the talent in this draft but a lot says it's a deep draft. Let's see.
Just wanted the Spurs to draft a quality player in the late 1st and 2nd round.

[boutons_deux]

LMA must feel like shit knowing that Spurs think a top pick is more valuable

[MR-Clutch]

I think lma to the wolves makes a ton of sense, I could also see the kings trading 10 for him because well they're the kings.

[look_at_g_shred]

LMA must feel like shit knowing that Spurs think a top pick is more valuable
On the contrary, if the spurs think LMA can fetch a lottery pick in a supposed deep draft, He should feel pretty good knowing he's that valuable.

[Mr. Body]

I think lma to the wolves makes a ton of sense, I could also see the kings trading 10 for him because well they're the kings.

LMA is absolutely worth the 10 for the Kings. Do you think Luke fucking Kennard is ever going to be close to as good as him?

[boutons_deux]

On the contrary, if the spurs think LMA can fetch a lottery pick in a supposed deep draft, He should feel pretty good knowing he's that valuable.

BS picks are only potentially valuable, while Spurs are saying that LMA is actually not that valuable.

[Spurs9]

1st take just started on LMA topic.

[timtonymanu]

LMA must feel like shit knowing that Spurs think a top pick is more valuable

Meh it's what he gets for being out of shape to camp the last two seasons. Shows you gotta work hard to last long on the Spurs.

[Jdspur20]

1st take just started on LMA topic.

Anything new or just stating what we already know?

[Mr. Body]

I'm one of those also who feels meh with the talent in this draft but a lot says it's a deep draft. Let's see.
Just wanted the Spurs to draft a quality player in the late 1st and 2nd round.

There hasn't been a sure-fire draft since Oden-Durant and one of those players sucked. The last 'sure thing' draft was Wiggins-Parker and both those players suck balls as stars.

Fact is, the NCAA has been turning in crap and the league is suffering for it. There have been no stars for years.

[bklynspursfan]

Meh it's what he gets for being out of shape to camp the last two seasons. Shows you gotta work hard to last long on the Spurs.

That and Pop saying dude needed to do more in the WCF. He kinda folded and didn't respond to the challenge.

[Spurs9]

I don't know exactly what was discussed prior. However SAS spoke with a number of sources last night. He said that LMA wants off the Spurs team "bad". He felt his productivity was compromised joining the Spurs and his perception of a player around the league has been damaged. It sounds like he will not be on the team for this upcoming season, I guess the spurs are aggressively trying to get something done. He mentioned that Melo/PG13 trade could happen since they are considered "distressed" assets.

[Russ]

LMA must feel like shit knowing that Spurs think a top pick is more valuable

Word is LMA wants out badly -- unlikely he cares about the terms.

[sasaint]

There hasn't been a sure-fire draft since Oden-Durant and one of those players sucked. The last 'sure thing' draft was Wiggins-Parker and both those players suck balls as stars.

Fact is, the NCAA has been turning in creation and the league is suffering for it. There have been no stars for years.

KAT and Kristaps.

[Joseph Kony]

lol LMA is softer than RJ.....fuck this clown

[look_at_g_shred]

Not surprised he wants out tbh. Can't handle a championship workload smh..

[raybies]

Stephen A Smith pretty much said LaMarcus wants "out in the worst way" and that he feels the Spurs "compromised" him. Pretty blaming the Spurs for his shortcomings. SAS pretty much said he "had some nerve."

Hes getting traded,no doubt, if what SAS says is accurate.

[look_at_g_shred]

KAT and Kristaps.
Surefire meaning the perception of the draft. Sure we knew KAT was going to be good but no one knew who tf Porzingod was at the time.

[Spurs9]

Its actually pretty good timing that he wants out. Alot of possibilities and deals that can be had. Porzingis/PG13/Melo/Top 5 pick. It will be a intresting day no doubt. I would love to do a Green/Aldridge deal for PG13, only issue is if it bolts to Lakers after this year. But if we could add PG13 and CP3 this offseason, that would be a pretty amazing core.

[raybies]

CP3/Leonard/Melo/Anderson/Gasol??? Lol

[raybies]

I'm not touching PG13 tbh... he has his mind made up.

[Mr. Body]

KAT and Kristaps.

KAT hasn't done a goddamn thing. Used to be players transformed a team instantly. You compare him to Chris Paul coming out? Dwyane Wade? No fucking way.

I don't count Porzingis because he wasn't hyped at all and still doesn't make wins.

[Joseph Kony]

I have a feeling Spurs are unlikely to get a high pick...something like Mirotic/Portis + 16th for LMA seems more reasonable, although i have no clue if the salary even works there. but i have my doubts a disgruntled aldridge with his garbage playoff performance is going to net a top 10 pick

[TheDoctor]

BS picks are only potentially valuable, while Spurs are saying that LMA is actually not that valuable.
If he cries, he cries.