Give your best/ most realistic LaMarcus trade proposals.

[MaNu4Tres]

If Spurs whiff in Free Agency, then Spurs will explore LaMarcus trades for salary.

In this scenario..

Give your best and most realistic proposals the Spurs should offer.

Curious to see what ST can come up with. Bring your A game.

[RD2191]

No.

[TimDunkem]

The Spurs already whiffed. No one wants to come here.

[look_at_g_shred]

Realistically, LMA for Adams and Jerami Grant

[DesignatedT]

LaMarcus is most certainly getting traded, so this thread is probably a good one.

Spurs fans should prepare to be disappointed on what the franchise is able to get in return though.

[Mr. Body]

The question is what teams expect he might stay? Phoenix, perhaps.

Otherwise he'll get salary dumped to Philadelphia or something.

[BillMc]

LMA and draft picks for Porzingis (problem is we'd have to take Noah back. Ugh).

LMA and Green or Anderson for a Paul George rental.

LMA to Phoenix for a spare guard and a #1 pick (or just the pick if its unprotected and Suns can absorb the salary).

Yeah, I'm an optimist. :lol

[picnroll]

Think the Mercury would give up Diana Taurasi for Aldridge?.

[MaNu4Tres]

Trade LA to PHX for Chriss and cap space.

Then use the cap space to absorb Vonleh, Davis, Harkless and get a 1st in return for taking on that salary. So it would be a platoon. Vonleh, Chriss, Davis, Harkless and a 1st.

POR is desperately looking for cap relief and they just drafted two biga in Zach Collins & Swanigan -- Davis/ Vonleh expendable.

[CGD]

What about to TOR for Valincinous and parts?

[gambit1990]

i wouldn't mind deandre if he wasn't getting paid the max.

he and la = same $, same # of years on contract

[Chinook]

Portland only owes Ezeli $1 Million. They aren't paying to dump him. And they aren't giving up their best wing (going forward) and a pick. Trade those two out for Leonard, and maybe you get Nurkic too.

[Mal]

Bledsoe straight up or look for 3rd team.

[gambit1990]

What about to TOR for Valincinous and parts?
yeah.

TOR takes tony too, it's like a homecoming for him.

[Joseph Kony]

What about to TOR for Valincinous and parts?
This actually might be a realistic option considering Val never seemed to fit in Toronto and with Ibaka being a FA and the Raps constantly being a treadmill team, this may be a deal they might look at.

it would be nice if we could manage to initiate a s&t with Atlanta for Millsap. The problem is there are probably a lot of realistic deals but they would involve us taking back a garbage contract. like I bet we could send him back to portland for Nurkic but we would have to take back Crabbe or Turner :vomit:

[Joseph Kony]

i would jizz myself if spurs managed to snake Powell and Jonas from Toronto for LMA considering how shitty his value is right now. Maybe orlando for Vucevic since he seems to have stalled in development out there?

[SPURt]

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[$pursDynasty]

straight up for a PG13 one year lease with an option to buy
straight up or with some third tier sweetner (ala draft pick, or Forbes ) to Pels for Boogie.
Otherwise pretty much stand pat and keep LMA unless something unexpected happens.

[baseline bum]

What about to TOR for Valincinous and parts?

I'd love it, but why would Toronto do it? Moving a quality 24 year old big locked up for two more years for a 32 year old big who will opt out in a year?

[Chinook]

Because LMA is a lot better than Valanciunas. Not seeing the point in moving LMA for another offensive big with less versatility. Valanciunas and Vucevic are guys who have to be part of a decent package, not the foundation of a deal.

[HarlemHeat37]

I'd love it, but why would Toronto do it? Moving a quality 24 year old big locked up for two more years for a 32 year old big who will opt out in a year?

He isn't a quality big, tbh:lol he has become almost unplayable..mediocre post player, one of the worst defensive players in the NBA and a black hole..

Masai and Casey(who hates playing him) would probably do it in a heartbeat IMO..

[San Antonio Slayer]

I dont like Valancunas, he kinda screwed himself in the playoffs, very poor offense and not good defense. Vucevic is a much better rebounder than LMA, I would love this trade. Hopefully we could take advantage from LAC desperate situation and trade Griffin for LMA and Green. They definitely need another guard who can replace Reddick. I dont know their plan to use Lou Williams. May be it's a good chance to get Beverly too.

[GSH]

He stays here

[Spurs9]

Trade him for someone from the Suns.

[MVPCues]

Paul Pierce... oh wait...nm.

[MaNu4Tres]

He stays here

This isn't NBA 2K though where you can simply ignore a guy throwing fits wanting out or turn off player emotions. The guy put his house on the market a week after Pop called him out. His negative and emotional presence won't bode well with a team like the Spurs. You can not ignore that.

Pop traded Dennis Rodman for pennies on the dollar for that exact reason.

IMO Spurs will get rid of him.

[TheGreatYacht]

Most realistic? With buford under the wheel, pun intended.

Spurs get Cole Aldrich and Ricky Rubio
Wolved get Lamarcus Aldridge

[Chinook]

This isn't NBA 2K though where you can simply ignore a guy throwing fits wanting out or turn off player emotions. The guy put his house on the market a week after Pop called him out. His negative and emotional presence won't bode well with a team like the Spurs. You can not ignore that.

Pop traded Dennis Rodman for pennies on the dollar for that exact reason.

IMO Spurs will get rid of him.

I think you're overplaying this. LMA may want out, and he may be willing to piss all over the place to get that. But the Spurs have actually had locker-room issues before, and they didn't look like what's going on with LMA. By and large, he seems to have gotten along with the rest of the team just fine. Dude factually wanted out of Portland in 2014 and still went for 23/10 with a 22.8 PER.

[apalisoc_9]

Most realistic? With buford under the wheel, pun intended.

Spurs get Cole Aldrich and Ricky Rubio
Wolved get Lamarcus Aldridge

You give that guy way too much credit

I'd say he gets a 59th pick and a a beer for Aldridge and media would just call it genuis

[TimDunkem]

You give that guy way too much protect.

I'd say he gets a 59th pick and a a beer for Aldridge and media would just call it genuis
A beer? Not smart with RC. Someone on the road might get hurt..

[TheGreatYacht]

You give that guy way too much credit

I'd say he gets a 59th pick and a a beer for Aldridge and media would just call it genuis

A beer? Not smart with RC. Someone on the road might get hurt..
:lmao....

[Drewlius]

A beer? Not smart with RC. Someone on the road might get hurt..

:bobo

[TimDunkem]

:lmao....
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[TheGreatYacht]

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:rollin:

[szkorhetz]

Randle+Clarkson for LMA, TBH

[MR-Clutch]

I hear Denver is looking for a power forward...

[objective]

LMA for Brook Lopez

If Indiana wants to have a last hurrah with George: LMA for Thaddeus Young, Rakeem Christmas and Georges Niang

[venitian navigator]

lma and green for batum and m. williams

[CGD]

I'd love it, but why would Toronto do it? Moving a quality 24 year old big locked up for two more years for a 32 year old big who will opt out in a year?

LMA would be a big upgrade especially if they also keep Serge. Valincinous has his limitations and he's a defensive liability, but on his contract he is value. The reality is that we will need to replace LMA offensive production somehow and this guy gives us a shot.

I'm also not saying this is my preference. I'm just thinking about context.

[SpursforSix]

I hear Denver is looking for a power forward...

LMA is a power bottom.

[TimDunkem]

LMA is a power bottom.
:lmao

[Chomag]

Why don't I see Paul Milsap in any discussions of trading for or signing? I allways thought he would be a great fit for the Spurs system

[TimDunkem]

Because the Spurs are rolling out the same team next year.

[John B]

We wait out for Anthony Davis to demand a trade. He starts losing next year, he will ask to be traded or he walks the following year.

[Russ]

LMA isn't D'Antoni's type but if the Rockets don't get PG, they might take a look.

Clint Capela and/or Ryan Anderson might be nice pieces in return.

[TimDunkem]

^He's not coming here either.

[Mikeanaro]

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Buford is a Type 1 diabetic and that the incident was precipitated by a "severe low blood sugar reaction."

[Keepin' it real]

Give your best and most realistic LMA trade proposals

Sorry, I'm not an NBA general manager, nor is anyone else here, despite what some of them seem to think.

[sananspursfan21]

The question is what teams expect he might stay? Phoenix, perhaps.

Otherwise he'll get salary dumped to Philadelphia or something.

Actually, a salary dump to Philly might be pretty cool. I've alwaysliked Richaun Holmes and Robert Covington. I don't know how their contracts are worked but if those salaries match, do it RC!!!!!

[TimDunkem]

Actually, a salary dump to Philly might be pretty cool. I've alwaysliked Richaun Holmes and Robert Covington. If those salaries match, do it RC!!!!!
Nah. They love Holmes and Covington especially for their versatility. They wouldn't trade them for LMA.

[sananspursfan21]

Nah. They love Holmes and Covington especially for their versatility. They wouldn't trade them for LMA.

:bang

[Thomas82]

I don't know how realistic this, but I'm hearing about a possible trade with Detroit for Andre Drummond.

[TimDunkem]

I don't know how realistic this, but I'm hearing about a possible trade with Detroit for Andre Drummond.
Where did you hear that?

[noles1983]

I don't know how realistic this, but I'm hearing about a possible trade with Detroit for Andre Drummond.

:nope do not want his shitty 38% free throw percentage

[keithington1]

LMA for Leuer, S. Johnson, and a 2nd round pick
LMA for Chandler, Alan Williams and a 2nd round pick
LMA for Monroe, Rashad Vaughn
LMA and a 2nd round pick for Wesley Mathews, Hammonds

[TD 21]

"Whiff on free agents" takes my 3 or 4 team Millsap sign and trade out of the picture, in which case I default to a straight up trade for Bender or Chriss or a 3 teamer, where whichever would go to Jazz, for Favors (obviously, Spurs medical team would have to be confident in full recovery and relative health going forward).

I know they want to win now, but if Bender or Chriss is the best they can do, I hope they take it. No point in pretending to be contenders this season and losing Aldridge for nothing in a year. Might as well take a shot with a good prospect. If they end up a bust, so be it . . . these are the types of chances an organization like this needs to take because they've proven incapable of being able to lure frontline stars and they've got a better chance of getting one with a recent top 8 pick than their perennial low 20's ones.

[TheGreatYacht]

Would Denver be interested in Faried + Barton for Aldridge?

Nuggets have great depth at SG, and Faried doesn't seem to be in their plans like he was 3 years ago. Spurs get 2 players closer to Kawhi's age and shed $5M

[cutewizard]

LMA for the MANIMAL!!!!!!!!!!!

[TimDunkem]

"Whiff on free agents" takes my 3 or 4 team Millsap sign and trade out of the picture, in which case I default to a straight up trade for Bender or Chriss or a 3 teamer, where whichever would go to Jazz, for Favors (obviously, Spurs medical team would have to be confident in full recovery and relative health going forward).

I know they want to win now, but if Bender or Chriss is the best they can do, I hope they take it. No point in pretending to be contenders this season and losing Aldridge for nothing in a year. Might as well take a shot with a good prospect. If they end up a bust, so be it . . . these are the types of chances an organization like this needs to take because they've proven incapable of being able to lure frontline stars and they've got a better chance of getting one with a recent top 8 pick than their perennial low 20's ones.
Agreed. So many here claim that the conservative, built not bought, approach is the best thing to do, yet so many scoff at moves like these because they don't believe the Spurs want too much turnover, or they claim that it doesn't make them better then turn around and say let's chase non-factors like George freaking Hill. :lol

What can we do that makes us better now if we don't sign anybody, or swing for the fences with a big trade? Might as well gamble on young guys you can develop.

[Nathan89]

LMA for Robin Lopez and Denzel Valentine.

[Chinook]

Agreed. So many here claim that the conservative, built not bought, approach is the best thing to do, yet so many scoff at moves like these because they don't believe the Spurs want too much turnover, or they claim that it doesn't make them better then turn around and say let's chase non-factors like George freaking Hill. :lol

What can we do that makes us better now if we don't sign anybody, or swing for the fences with a big trade? Might as well gamble on young guys you can develop.

I'd be fine with Bender or Chriss and cap space. I'd be less fine also taking Knight if there isn't further incentive.

[Chinook]

LMA for Robin Lopez and Denzel Valentine.

Would much prefer Portis, but Lopez is a solid big whose deal looks fine with the current cap. He can score well enough to handle small-ball, and he will roll and board. Of course, though, it makes no sense for Chicago to do such a deal.

[GSH]

This isn't NBA 2K though where you can simply ignore a guy throwing fits wanting out or turn off player emotions. The guy put his house on the market a week after Pop called him out. His negative and emotional presence won't bode well with a team like the Spurs. You can not ignore that.

Pop traded Dennis Rodman for pennies on the dollar for that exact reason.

IMO Spurs will get rid of him.


I'm well aware that they can't ignore it, and I'm sure they have spent a lot of time just on LMA. The one thing they absolutely CAN'T do is take on undesirable contracts/players to get rid of him. He's gone next year, and the Spurs get out of salary cap hell. That's a worst-case scenario, as long as they don't do anything dumb. I don't think the Spurs FO is dumb.

He's in a contract year, so he's not likely to shoot himself in the foot by tanking a whole season. And he's nowhere near Rodman on the "must dump" scale. I understand what you're saying - I think the most likely thing is that he's playing here, at least up until the trade deadline. They could move him, but I just think it's more likely that they won't be able to, without making things worse.

[Nathan89]

Would much prefer Portis, but Lopez is a solid big whose deal looks fine with the current cap. He can score well enough to handle small-ball, and he will roll and board. Of course, though, it makes no sense for Chicago to do such a deal.

Chicago can be sold on a big name. Wade and Rondo send their regards.

[sasaint]

Would much prefer Portis, but Lopez is a solid big whose deal looks fine with the current cap. He can score well enough to handle small-ball, and he will roll and board. Of course, though, it makes no sense for Chicago to do such a deal.

HaHa. RoLo is who I wanted instead of LMA 2 years ago. I agree. I would much prefer Portis, but I would be okay with RoLo.

[sasaint]

I wonder if Phil's sudden departure from NY makes Porzingis any more obtainable?

[GSH]

I wonder if Phil's sudden departure from NY makes Porzingis any more obtainable?


Not by the Spurs.

[Chinook]

HaHa. RoLo is who I wanted instead of LMA 2 years ago. I agree. I would much prefer Portis, but I would be okay with RoLo.

I mean I prefer Portis as the sweetener over Valentine. Lopez is fine enough ballast.

[TimDunkem]

LMA and that over the hill knob TP for Portis and Lopez, please. :smokin

[TimDunkem]

Too bad the FO will never part with Tony...

[turkish spurs fan]

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[TimDunkem]

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Stop it..

[rastaspur]

Seriously though, the next poster who comes up with a porzingis trade or some other silly ass pipe dream trade scenario should be banned for a month. It's just asinine to even think that might happen.

[DPG21920]

SA Gets: Afflalo

SAC Gets: LMA

SA waives Afflalo.

[palangi]

Seriously though, the next poster who comes up with a porzingis trade or some other silly ass pipe dream trade scenario should be banned for a month. It's just asinine to even think that might happen.

Yeah lay the law ass hat

[TimDunkem]

SA Gets: Afflalo


SAC Gets: LMA

SA waives Afflalo.

Sacramento already waived Afflalo.

Edit: Don't know why this quoted you twice and it won't let me fix it. :lol

[YGWHI]

I always wanted Millsap over LMA, I guess two years ago it was easier than now... :depressed

[rastaspur]

Yeah lay the law ass hat

Okay, buddy. You are a salty dude. Seem to be knee deep in babylon.

Love those Internet tough guys.

[Play Boban]

LA for Rubio.

[DPG21920]

Sacramento already waived Afflalo.

Edit: Don't know why this quoted you twice and it won't let me fix it. :lol

Oh damn - didn't see that the waived him already :tu thanks for letting me know. The post so nice you quote it twice

[DPG21920]

I'd be fine with Bender or Chriss and cap space. I'd be less fine also taking Knight if there isn't further incentive.

Bender for LMA would be awesome. That is about best case scenario other than Paul George.

[Play Boban]

:cry

[dbestpro]

Clips do a sign and trade, Griffin for LMA.

[Play Boban]

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[TimDunkem]

Clips do a sign and trade, Griffin for LMA.
Then dump Tony and go hard after Jrue. :smokin

:lol

[DPG21920]

I don't think you can rule out a 3 team trade w/ POR & BKY either. BKY gets Crabbe, POR gets LMA and SA gets space.

[TimDunkem]

Everything I've heard points to Portland reeeeeallly not wanting LMA back even if it means ridding themselves of bad contracts. Who knows though.

[sasaint]

I don't think you can rule out a 3 team trade w/ POR & BKY either. BKY gets Crabbe, POR gets LMA and SA gets space.

Not even a pick to SA? Can BKY absorb the salary without sending any out?

[DPG21920]

Not even a pick to SA? Can BKY absorb the salary without sending any out?

BKY has plenty of salary cap space to absorb a large deal. I am pretty sure they would not need to send anything out.

[SAGirl]

I wonder if Phil's sudden departure from NY makes Porzingis any more obtainable?

I would say less.

[sasaint]

I would say less.

That would be my guess. What do you think about Melo (not that I want him)?

I guess I am just wondering how much of a shake up we might see in Phil's wake.

[SAGirl]

That would be my guess. What do you think about Melo (not that I want him)?

I guess I am just wondering how much of a shake up we might see in Phil's wake.

Not sure... but one of the things I read was that management was not ok with buying out Carmelo's contract so I am inclined to think he stays there. Carmelo reportedly didn't want to move from NY anyways.

[TimDunkem]

Yeah. NY would prefer to trade than buy him out. In the end, he probably just plays out his contract.

[phxspurfan]

Expirings or older high priced scorers like iso joe

[palangi]

Okay, buddy. You are a salty dude. Seem to be knee deep in babylon.

Love those Internet tough guys.

Says the guy asking for month long bans on trades he deems not possible.

Ass hat...but you wear it so nicely!

[palangi]

Bender for LMA would be awesome. That is about best case scenario other than Paul George.

Knight attached wouldn't be bad either.

[palangi]

http://i66.tinypic.com/n2eil0.jpg

Uh oh rasta-asshat is going to be asking for your monthly ban. You gone and done it now.

[rastaspur]

Says the guy asking for month long bans on trades he deems not possible.

Ass hat...but you wear it so nicely!

The general consensus on this board is that you are a shit poster with the temperament of a petulant child. Call me an ass hat all you want. Fine by me bro because you come off looking like one in this scenario and most of your post history.

You need some positivity in your life. Bitter ass argie.

[rastaspur]

Uh oh rasta-asshat is going to be asking for your monthly ban. You gone and done it now.

:lol

U mad bro?

[palangi]

The general consensus on this board is that you are a shit poster with the temperament of a petulant child. Call me an ass hat all you want. Fine by me bro because you come off looking like one in this scenario and most of your post history.

You need some positivity in your life. Bitter ass argie.

The ass-hat has spoken

[palangi]

:lol

U mad bro?

Laughing

[rastaspur]

Laughing

:bobo

Why don't you start a poll asking who the biggest ass hat is between the two of us. Test my theory of who the true ass hat is.

[GSH]

Says the guy asking for month long bans on trades he deems not possible.

Ass hat...but you wear it so nicely!


You're a fucking genital wart, TBH. Plugging stupid shit into the Trade Machine, and then crowing when you find a match. But, hey, even genital warts are worthy of some attention. Get your 15 seconds, bro, while you can.

[rastaspur]

You're a fucking genital wart, TBH. Plugging stupid shit into the Trade Machine, and then crowing when you find a match. But, hey, even genital warts are worthy of some attention. Get your 15 seconds, bro, while you can.

Sounds like palangi already has one vote committed to biggest ass hat. Yea, I'm definitely liking my odds.
:lol

[TimDunkem]

Palangi has good posts now and then but he definitely has been an ass lately. He's taking on everyone. :lol

[venitian navigator]

lma for monroe + dj wilson

[TheGreatYacht]

Uh oh rasta-asshat is going to be asking for your monthly ban. You gone and done it now.
:lol

Dont you love it when shitposters try to call others out?

[Down Under]

A lot of this depends on Murray IMO. If he starts showing a Kawhi like trajectory (not saying he's going to be that good), we could trade him for a couple of 2-way role players

[rastaspur]

[QUOTE=TheGreatYacht;9066446]:lol

Dont you love it when shitposters try to call others out?[/QUOTE?

TGY is expanding his reportoire. He managed to deviate from his typical fag response.

Someone bold his name. He deserves a prize.

Call me what you want. I don't mind it at all. I'm not a thin skinned LMA equivalent like you are.

[objective]

Would not want Faried at all. Atrocious defender with a rep for not 'getting it' with regards to learning offense and defense

[TimDunkem]

Would not want Faried at all. Atrocious defender with a rep for not 'getting it' with regards to learning offense and defense
Agreed. Guy has been in the league - what - five years? And he still hasn't really improved his game? Pass.

[99 Problems]

Well Bud and the crew might be moving Teague by the sound so MVPatty might head to Hawks. Lets sit down with Bud and get something happening. But most likely we talking to Suns (still).

[objective]

Agreed. Guy has been in the league - what - five years? And he still hasn't really improved his game? Pass.

6 full seasons and still just a transition hustle player who gets lost repeatedly.

[objective]

Well Bud and the crew might be moving Teague by the sound so MVPatty might head to Hawks. Lets sit down with Bud and get something happening. But most likely we talking to Suns (still).

Teague was with the Pacers this past year

[TimDunkem]

Well Bud and the crew might be moving Teague by the sound so MVPatty might head to Hawks. Lets sit down with Bud and get something happening. But most likely we talking to Suns (still).
Pretty sure Teague was a Pacer.

[Emperor]

Well Bud and the crew might be moving Teague by the sound so MVPatty might head to Hawks. Lets sit down with Bud and get something happening. But most likely we talking to Suns (still).

Hawks? Teague played for the Pacers this past season.

[rastaspur]

Teague is a decent option if the contract is reasonable. He has youth on his side when compared to hill. Better Passer and penetrator than hill.

3 point shot is average so hill is the better shooter.he has a quick first step and can penetrate

I can't definitively speak to his defense though. Never really paid close attention to that aspect of his game. If memory serves he is decent and not a liability and does a good job in pic in rolls.

He is arguably better at pic in roll defense but hill is the better defender.

[rasuo214]

Spurs Get:
Drummond
Mudiay
Stanley Johnson

Denver Gets
LMA

Detroit Gets:
Barton
Chandler
Danny Green

[99 Problems]

Pretty sure Teague was a Pacer.

Yer my bad, I thought I saw on a feed they moving his final year, but Basketball Insiders have his final as 16/17.

[buttsR4rebounding]

According to Chris Mannix from ESPN trade in the works: Aldridge, Green, White, 2018 1St for Paul and Myles Turner. Do it RC!

[Mal]

According to Chris Mannix from ESPN trade in the works: Aldridge, Green, White, 2018 1St for Paul and Myles Turner. Do it RC!

Source ? This is pure bullshit, becasue Indian will not be moving Myles Turner...

[buttsR4rebounding]

I am trying to figure out how to get the screen shot posted.

[SouthTexasRancher]

One 5'5" 385 lb. future G League prospect and 8 cases of Orange Gatorade and we're good to go. Just get his heartless, lazy ass outta here asap!

In all seriousness I'm afraid coaches around the league are afraid to give up much for LMA what with his lack of heart as well as his damaged heart. Hopefully, Pop and RC can finagle something from somebody. We're going to need a somewhat experienced PG to help out with Murray and another athletic, defensive minded wing if we lose Danny or Simmons or both and a big with heart. It would be nice if Pop and RC pop up with something that meshes into possible championship material.

[szkorhetz]

Source ? This is pure bullshit, becasue Indian will not be moving Myles Turner...
Turner is almost untouchable.

This guy is the new TSPENCE? :D

[MaNu4Tres]

According to Chris Mannix from ESPN trade in the works: Aldridge, Green, White, 2018 1St for Paul and Myles Turner. Do it RC!

Link?

[buttsR4rebounding]

Source ? This is pure bullshit, becasue Indian will not be moving Myles Turner...

I tend to agree. But Indiana will value LMA more than any other team. Pritchard and McMillan have major history With prime Aldridge.

[Fireball]

getting PG and Myles Turner ... that would be awesome ... another pipe dream I fear

[MaNu4Tres]

I tend to agree. But Indiana will value LMA more than any other team. Pritchard and McMillan have major history With prime Aldridge.

Where did you hear about that proposal though. Do you have a link?

[Chinook]

I'd fear for Pacers fans' lives if that happened. Just some of that old bullshit though. Nothing to see here.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Turner is almost untouchable.

This guy is the new TSPENCE? :D

Look asshole. It was From Facebook screen shot from SBNation that I was sent. If thought it was highly credible I would have made a New thread. I am trying to transfer the screen shot, but I am not real adept at It.

[Chillen]

I doubt any of this has legs, but Spurs would do that trade in a nanosecond.

[ceperez]

Aldridge for Batum... http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=k8lpbxa

[Namundy]

Not saying anyone would want to do this.. but sure I'll give this a shot. I may or may not have a hard on for a Paul George / Kawhi Leonard wing duo.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ydyxn93e

[ceperez]

Appears that this discussion http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=19705965 seems to say Myles Turner is also in a deal.

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs get: Paul George + Myles Turner

Sixers get : Danny Green + Kevin Seraphin

Pacers get: LaMarcus Aldridge + Derrick White +18' Spurs 1st + Okafor + Justin Anderson + Sixers 18' 2nd round pick (from Brooklyn)

[MaNu4Tres]

Spurs get: Paul George + Myles Turner + PHL 2nd rounder from BKYN

Sixers get : Danny Green

IND gets: Bender + White + Okafor+ Justin Anderson + SA 1st in 18' + PHX 1st in 18' (via MIA top 7 protected)

PHX gets : LaMarcus Aldridge

[Mal]

I tend to agree. But Indiana will value LMA more than any other team. Pritchard and McMillan have major history With prime Aldridge.

Let me rephrase it. Indiana is looking to trade their best guy, because he`s leaving them. They are not attaching their 2nd best player in the same deal, for only 2 not so flashy starters, and two low 1st rounders.

[Mal]

Spurs get: Paul George + Myles Turner


Stop it. It`s not happening

[cutewizard]

Any latest news?

[MaNu4Tres]

Stop it. It`s not happening

Nah I'm good. I'll keep coming up with proposals.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Let me rephrase it. Indiana is looking to trade their best guy, because he`s leaving them. They are not attaching their 2nd best player in the same deal, for only 2 not so flashy starters, and two low 1st rounders.

They can't even pull off the proposed trade until after the moratorium, unless the Spurs also get Monta or Al Jefferson. It's bullshit.

Not even sure if they can trade White, wasn't there a rule you couldn't trade a draftee for a month, or something like that?

[Snaq O'Meal]

A lot of this depends on Murray IMO. If he starts showing a Kawhi like trajectory (not saying he's going to be that good), we could trade him for a couple of 2-way role players

Mate, if he shows a Kawhi-like trajectory, you bloody keep that fair dinkum baller.

[TheDoctor]

Mate, if he shows a Kawhi-like trajectory, you bloody keep that fair dinkum baller.
Was thinking that same thing :lol How can you trade a guy in pace to be the 4th best Spurs ever behind TD, DRob and Kawhi?

[r0drig0lac]

LMA for Leuer, S. Johnson, and a 2nd round pick
LMA for Chandler, Alan Williams and a 2nd round pick
LMA for Monroe, Rashad Vaughn
LMA and a 2nd round pick for Wesley Mathews, Hammonds
because of the current value of lasoft, this is probably the only post with reasonable possibilities, no one would trade youngsters like Porz and Turner or versatile wings like Covington for LMA, but the worst thing is to believe in his possibility returning to Portland. And I really hope I'm wrong.

[Big Empty]

Most likely don't trade him. But I predict Tobias Harris and Pope for LaMarsha and our 1st rounder.
or Batum for LaMarsha straight up
. We could trade Danny for a serviceable bigman


I lik Harris because of his contract and he's 28. We could then chase a major free agent next year.

[cd021]

Trade LA to PHX for Chriss and cap space.

Then use the cap space to absorb Vonleh, Davis, Harkless and get a 1st in return for taking on that salary. So it would be a platoon. Vonleh, Chriss, Davis, Harkless and a 1st.

POR is desperately looking for cap relief and they just drafted two biga in Zach Collins & Swanigan -- Davis/ Vonleh expendable.

I'd take Harkless and Aminu but that's about it from Portland. Not sure if Portland owns their '18 pick but if they lightly protected (top 12) their pick then I'd might be interested (they may not make the playoffs next season)

[Maddog]

According to Chris Mannix from ESPN trade in the works: Aldridge, Green, White, 2018 1St for Paul and Myles Turner. Do it RC!

This falls out of the realistic realm. Even if a link is provided- it's not realistic.

[cd021]

Spurs get: Paul George + Myles Turner

Sixers get : Danny Green + Kevin Seraphin

Pacers get: LaMarcus Aldridge + Derrick White +18' Spurs 1st + Okafor + Justin Anderson + Sixers 18' 2nd round pick (from Brooklyn)

Take out Turner and then maybe Indy says yes to that deal but we'd be giving up two 1sts for PG on a 1 year deal unless he opts in for '18-'19.

[cd021]

According to Chris Mannix from ESPN trade in the works: Aldridge, Green, White, 2018 1St for Paul and Myles Turner. Do it RC!

Mannix is from the Vertical and I haven't been able to find anything about this trade either from his twitter or google.

[tbdog]

Most likely don't trade him. But I predict Tobias Harris and Pope for LaMarsha and our 1st rounder.
or Batum for LaMarsha straight up
. We could trade Danny for a serviceable bigman


I lik Harris because of his contract and he's 28. We could then chase a major free agent next year.

Tob Harris is awful. Skilful, but has no Basketball brains. Has no idea how to rotate. He just gives numbers and has never won.

[cd021]

Spurs Get:
Drummond
Mudiay
Stanley Johnson

Denver Gets
LMA

Detroit Gets:
Barton
Chandler
Danny Green

That's actually not a terrible trade.

Detroit stays under the luxury tax, though they would have a big hole at Center.

Spurs Drummond, granted he has fallen off significantly in terms of value and Mudiay and Johnson as prospects

Denver doesn't give up any core player and gets LMA for a year to see how he fits.

[venitian navigator]

That's actually not a terrible trade.

Detroit stays under the luxury tax, though they would have a big hole at Center.

Spurs Drummond, granted he has fallen off significantly in terms of value and Mudiay and Johnson as prospects

Denver doesn't give up any core player and gets LMA for a year to see how he fits.

it works better for us, imho, if we change the trade in the sense that we take Chandler an Pistons take Mudiay.
That' good for both 'cause we don't need any more point guard prospects (we already have Murray and White) but on the opposite we need some points coming from the front line 'cause of the Alridge departure (and Chandler can play power forward for some minutes); while they need something alternative to Reggie Jackson at point guard.

So, to us: Chandler, Drummond and S. Jhonson
to Denver: Alridge
to Detroit: Burton, Danny Green and Mudiay

[DPG21920]

That's actually not a terrible trade.

Detroit stays under the luxury tax, though they would have a big hole at Center.

Spurs Drummond, granted he has fallen off significantly in terms of value and Mudiay and Johnson as prospects

Denver doesn't give up any core player and gets LMA for a year to see how he fits.

I hate that trade for SA tbh. Would rather keep LMA for one more year then lose him for nothing.

[sasaint]

it works better for us, imho, if we change the trade in the sense that we take Chandler an Pistons take Mudiay.
That' good for both 'cause we don't need any more point guard prospects (we already have Murray and White) but on the opposite we need some points coming from the front line 'cause of the Alridge departure (and Chandler can play power forward for some minutes); while they need something alternative to Reggie Jackson at point guard.

So, to us: Chandler, Drummond and S. Jhonson
to Denver: Alridge
to Detroit: Burton, Danny Green and Mudiay

Much better for SA. In fact, a no-brainier for me. :tu

[Chinook]

Drummond is an albatross, and Chandler is worse than Green.

[venitian navigator]

Maybe Drummond is an albatross, but he's young, good defensive presence and a monster on boards; Chendler, for what I remember, is very good on defense, is athletic and can shoot...the point is if there are better alternatives considering that Alridge looks gone and Green at least on the market...

[tbdog]

I have said that Drummond would be a good fit, but Piston fans are not happy with him and further his D is apparently not good. Also that 30% ft

[HarlemHeat37]

Drummond is a poor defender with a horrible offensive game and shitty work ethic, tbh..his rebounding is the only plus he provides..

I don't think Pop is willing to fight through growing pains and development from a lazy player at this point of his life, tbh..not to mention his close relationship with SVG..

Sad, he could have at least had Howard impact..

[duncan2150]

Drummond is an albatross, and Chandler is worse than Green.

Not sure of that overall, Drummond the major concern is his FT.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Not sure of that overall, Drummond the major concern is his FT.

30% is embarrassing. I have won bets hitting 4 of 10 free throws blind folded.

[kaji157]

I think te trade that we will be looking now is a straight up deal. Not a salary dump.
In that category you could get a Griffin sign n trade, a Hayward sign n trade and a Paul George deal.
That would be the highest you could go considering that those are teams that are going to get nothing or very little for their stars.

[gambit1990]

pass on drummond.

[TimDunkem]

I think te trade that we will be looking now is a straight up deal. Not a salary dump.
In that category you could get a Griffin sign n trade, a Hayward sign n trade and a Paul George deal.
That would be the highest you could go considering that those are teams that are going to get nothing or very little for their stars.
Hayward only has three teams on his mind and none of them are the Spurs.

[sasaint]

Hayward only has three teams on his mind and none of them are the Spurs.

One, really - Boston. Who else?

[TimDunkem]

One, really - Boston. Who else?
Utah and Miami. Doesn't matter where he lands in the end. It won't be here.

[rastaspur]

Utah and Miami. Doesn't matter where he lands in the end. It won't be here.

Was just listening to nba radio on sir us and they were acting like those are the only three possibilities as a landing spot for gordon.

[TimDunkem]

As far as we know, those are the only teams he plans on meeting.

[cd021]

At this point I would be shopping him hard to Phoenix or Denver for a pick (top 10 protected)

Each team would be able to evaluate him for a year before determining whether they want to resign him.

The bottom half of the west is in flux, adding LMA to Bledsoe, Booker, Warren/Jackson, and Chandler is probably almost as good as Memphis ( who has Allen, Randolph, J. Green, & Carter all as free agents) Portland, and probably even OKC.

[TimDunkem]

Please take him off our hands Phoenix...

[MaNu4Tres]

Please take him off our hands Phoenix...

Lets hope they whiff at Blake Griffin first.

[hater]

Lamarsha for a box of used tampons and a bag of used band aids

[Mr. Body]

I don't see a salary dump at this point, with Paul gone. Question is if a team really wants him. Spurs may just tell him to show up at the beginning of the season.

[cd021]

My offseason wish list:

Move LMA to Phoenix for a top 10 protected 2018 pick
resign Gasol, Simmons, and Manu
Sign Milutinov

PG-Hill, Murray, Parker
SG-Green, Simmons, White, Forbes
SF-Leonard, Ginobili, Blossomgame
PF-Anderson, Bertans,
C-Gasol, Lee, Milutinov

[kobyz]

Derick favors

[TimDunkem]

My offseason wish list:

Move LMA to Phoenix for a top 10 protected 2018 pick
resign Gasol, Simmons, and Manu
Sign Milutinov

PG-Hill, Murray, Parker
SG-Green, Simmons, White, Forbes
SF-Leonard, Ginobili, Blossomgame
PF-Anderson, Bertans,
C-Gasol, Lee, Milutinov
2nd round exit incoming.

[gambit1990]

2nd round exit incoming.
was about to say.

could very possibly lose in the first round with that roster... that frontcourt... would not get a lot done.

[TimDunkem]

was about to say.

could very possibly lose in the first round with that roster... that frontcourt... would not get a lot done.
Almost threw up in my mouth looking at that roster.

[Maddog]

I strongly suspect LMA will be on the opening day roster. For all his faults, it will be hard to get decent value and he will playing on what is essentially an expiring contract.

[rastaspur]

Almost threw up in my mouth looking at that roster.

The bigs on that list just won't get it done. Defense would be nonexistent in the paint

[Down Under]

Mate, if he shows a Kawhi-like trajectory, you bloody keep that fair dinkum baller.
LOL sorry I meant trade Aldridge. No way in the world you trade Murray.

[alpha_HaZE]

LMA got butt hurt over the playoffs, when in fact, he needs to be working on his game with the same intensity as Kawhi. Pop & RC are doing the smart thing, try to trade him for an All-Star such as Paul George.Otherwise, keep him, it's a no-brainier really. LaMarcus, plays his best b-ball during contract years, and when he feels he needs to prove himself.

If we sign George Hill, and bring Simmons, Dedmon back, I will be ecstatic!

Hill, Dejounte, Tony
Green, Simms, Manu
Kawhi, Simms, KA
LA, Bertans, KA
Dedmon, Pau

Would give us a much better team than last year.

[Leetonidas]

Idea for a 3-teamer

Millsap to SA
Aldridge to Utah
Favors to Atlanta

[outmap]

I think these scenarios are realistically possible as both teams would benefit:
LMA to PHX for Bledsoe and Bender. (Suns would have a 1st 5 of Knight, Booker, Jackson, LMA and Chandler)
or
LMA to MIN for Rubio and Patton. (If the Wolves can sign Lowry, they'd have a 1st 5 of Kyle, Butler, Wiggins, LMA and KAT)
For us, we should try to sign Griffin and a defensive center after (maybe take a chance on Hibbert).
SAS roster
PG - Rubio/Bledsoe, TP, Murray, White
SG - Green, Simmons, Manu/Hanga, Forbes
SF - Kawhi, Anderson, Blossomgame
PF - Griffin, Bertans, Lee
C - Gasol, Bender/Patton, Hibbert

[TimDunkem]

^ Yeah that makes absolutely no sense.

[rastaspur]

^I agree with that dude

[cd021]

2nd round exit incoming.


was about to say.

could very possibly lose in the first round with that roster... that frontcourt... would not get a lot done.


Almost threw up in my mouth looking at that roster.

That's a little dramatic. The Clippers will likely miss the playoffs, assuming that Blake leaves.

Spurs should be a top 3 seed and unless they drop to 4th and play the Warriors in the second. That unit, while lacking at center, is still probably better than Houston and has multiple defender to through at Harden and Paul.

Leonard did average 25, 9 reb, and 5 asts, against the Rockets in the playoffs last season, and unless they get PG, another year older Ariza isn't stopping him.

That team should be able to make it to the WCF.

[TimDunkem]

That's a little dramatic. The Clippers will likely miss the playoffs, assuming that Blake leaves.

Spurs should be a top 3 seed and unless they drop to 4th and play the Warriors in the second. That unit, while lacking at center, is still probably better than Houston and has multiple defender to through at Harden and Paul.

Leonard did average 25, 9 reb, and 5 asts, against the Rockets in the playoffs last season, and unless they get PG, another year older Ariza isn't stopping him.

That team should be able to make it to the WCF.
https://media.giphy.com/media/L8QaWqUf6C9r2/giphy.gif

[rasuo214]

it works better for us, imho, if we change the trade in the sense that we take Chandler an Pistons take Mudiay.
That' good for both 'cause we don't need any more point guard prospects (we already have Murray and White) but on the opposite we need some points coming from the front line 'cause of the Alridge departure (and Chandler can play power forward for some minutes); while they need something alternative to Reggie Jackson at point guard.

So, to us: Chandler, Drummond and S. Jhonson
to Denver: Alridge
to Detroit: Burton, Danny Green and Mudiay

Well I was looking at it as either hedging your bets at PG or having trade pieces to get someone like Paul George.

Something like Mudiay or White (whichever they like better) + Bertans or Milutinov (again whichever they prefer) + Sign and trade of Simmons (or the assets from another team) + 2018 1st for Paul George.

So say something like Mudiay + Bertans + Simmons + 2018 1st for PG. The Pacers get young guys with good amounts of potential that fit with the players they have right now.

The Spurs would then have

PG: Murray / White / Forbes - Parker
SG: George / Ginobili / Hanga
SF: Kawhi / Stanley Johnson / Hanga
PF: FA signing or Anderson / FA Signing
C: Drummond / Pau

Maybe sign Rose as a vet stopgap. Spurs get significantly younger, more athletic and have some versatility.

[baseline bum]

I'll be amazed if the Spurs get anything useful for Aldridge after he couldn't get them a decent pick.

[raybies]

I'll be amazed if the Spurs get anything useful for Aldridge after he couldn't get them a decent pick.
agree. hopefully some team gets desperate. After Blake, Millsap, and Ibaka are gone, Aldridge might be attractive. But man GM's have gotten smarter it seems.

[Vic Petro]

agree. hopefully some team gets desperate. After Blake, Millsap, and Ibaka are gone, Aldridge might be attractive. But man GM's have gotten smarter it seems.

Never underestimate the stupidity of NBA GMs. There is still a long way to go.

[gambit1990]

That's a little dramatic. The Clippers will likely miss the playoffs, assuming that Blake leaves.

Spurs should be a top 3 seed and unless they drop to 4th and play the Warriors in the second. That unit, while lacking at center, is still probably better than Houston and has multiple defender to through at Harden and Paul.

Leonard did average 25, 9 reb, and 5 asts, against the Rockets in the playoffs last season, and unless they get PG, another year older Ariza isn't stopping him.

That team should be able to make it to the WCF.
dude... hate to break it to you, but the spurs starting kyle anderson + pau gasol is not gonna get the spurs to the WCF :lmao

think it over a bit.

[palangi]

LMA to Sacramento

For

Wily Cauley-Stein C - a rim protector and rebounder. Can defend pick and roll
Malachi Richardson SG - good shooter to develop. Great length.
Future first rounder

[TimDunkem]

LMA to Sacramento

For

Wily Cauley-Stein C - a rim protector and rebounder. Can defend pick and roll
Malachi Richardson SG - good shooter to develop. Great length.
Future first rounder
They love WCS. They're not giving him up for Softus.

[cd021]

I'll be amazed if the Spurs get anything useful for Aldridge after he couldn't get them a decent pick.

He couldn't net them a top pick so close to the draft, probably in part because teams had already worked out and scouted players extensively and weren't willing to make a move by that point.

I think it's more likely that he could be moved to Denver or Phoenix for a top 10-12 protected 2018 pick, the bottom half of the West is fairly wide open and both teams seem like they are intent on making the playoffs. We'll have to see where Blake and Milsap lands but I don't think that it's impossible.

[palangi]

They love WCS. They're not giving him up for Softus.

I don't know they have drafted Harry Giles, Labassier, and the big Greek kid the last 2 years. They might part with WCS to get some veteran in there that can score.

And we can throw KA in there too

[TimDunkem]

Everything I've heard is that they're not too interested in LMA. If they are, I doubt it would be for the one big they're highest on.

[gambit1990]

maybe the kings would give us cousins for la :lol

[rasuo214]

Kings are in full rebuild mode, they aren't going to trade away young guys for someone on the wrong side of 30. The best trade options are teams who are borderline playoff teams or just missed them last year.

[TimDunkem]

Kings are in full rebuild mode, they aren't going to trade away young guys for someone on the wrong side of 30. The best trade options are teams who are borderline playoff teams or just missed them last year.They're also trying to do right by the fans for once and start (trying) doing things the right way. They're not about to give up (as you've said) young pieces - not just for a guy over 30- for a guy who will essentially be a locker room cancer.

It's sad. LMA went from being a seemingly typical Spurs-type guy to someone who many consider a bad influence to have on a young roster.

[TheGreatYacht]

maybe the kings would give us cousins for la :lol
Cousins isn't on the Kings anymore, retard.

[tbdog]

Nuggets should be our target. They have depth. S&T Galli, Chandler for example.

[duncan2k5]

Ppl don't understand it isn't just about LA throwing a fit...it bleeds it's way onto the court with his very obvious lack of heart and hustle...and this was LAST year before him being disgruntled was public...he NEEDS to go

[TimDunkem]

Ppl don't understand it isn't just about LA throwing a fit...it bleeds it's way onto the court with his very obvious lack of heart and hustle...and this was LAST year before him being disgruntled was public...he NEEDS to goProblem is not many want that on their team. Especially those young teams with cap space. They'd rather go with their young guys than bring in a selfish cancer like LMA.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Ppl don't understand it isn't just about LA throwing a fit...it bleeds it's way onto the court with his very obvious lack of heart and hustle...and this was LAST year before him being disgruntled was public...he NEEDS to go

He was pretty impressive in his last disgruntled season in Portland. This won't affect his game, he's a professional.

[buttsR4rebounding]

He was pretty impressive in his last disgruntled season in Portland. This won't affect his game, he's a professional.

This. Pop and RC aren't going to panic. If the right opportunity doesn't present itself LMA will be on the team to start the season. I expect him to come into camp in the best shape he has since becoming a Spur (low bar, I know) and do everything he can to increase his value. All the naysayers bitching about bringing back a team that had 61 wins last year with a few tweaks are way off base. If the Spurs don't sign a significant free agent then they will almost assuredly bring back Simmons and he will be better. I believe Bertans will play a much bigger role this year and he will be better. I believe Murray will make significant strides on both sides of the ball with a massive increase in playing time. The Spurs will be fine. And when LMA plays to a higher level to begin the season better trade ops will materialize.

[benefactor]

Cousins isn't on the Kings anymore, retard.
:lol

[Spurs9]

Cousins isn't on the Kings anymore, retard.

:lol tbh

[GSH]

I'll be amazed if the Spurs get anything useful for Aldridge after he couldn't get them a decent pick.


There were only a few possibilities of teams that could take on his salary and just send out a desirable pick. (I don't think the Spurs tried to trade him for a really late pick, but I could be wrong.) But your point still stands, and LMA and his agent have to know it, too. So if there is a silver lining in all of this, it's that he's in a contract year. If he's going to get his hands on one of the giant contracts being passed out, he's going to have to bust his ass this season, and pretend to have a good attitude.

I'm not really worried about him in the SL this year, because of that. If we know that he's basically a 1 year rental, I would rather have gotten some value and started something new. But that's mostly because I don't think this is a ring year, even with him. But if he goes back to All Star form, or something near it, the Spurs could be a lot better than most people think.

[noles1983]

agree. hopefully some team gets desperate. After Blake, Millsap, and Ibaka are gone, Aldridge might be attractive. But man GM's have gotten smarter it seems.

Or ours has gotten dumber

[MultiTroll]

and do everything he can to increase his value.
This. If nothing else we should be able to rely on his selfishness to try and up his value for his next contract.

By mid season some team will be contending and may get hit by injury at the Soft Forward position. LMA may actually be a fit thus they may be willing to give up something good.

[MultiTroll]

Remember when Soft Dick Jefferson was slacking? Then Pop had meetings with him and purportedly went over video of every single play with him in the tape room. After that Dick looked reborn and had a very good stretch of games in the regular season. Could the same thing happen with SoftRidge?

We can hope.

[tbdog]

Remember when Soft Dick Jefferson was slacking? Then Pop had meetings with him and purportedly went over video of every single play with him in the tape room. After that Dick looked reborn and had a very good stretch of games in the regular season. Could the same thing happen with SoftRidge?

We can hope.

What did the tape show for Dick?

[LittleCriminal]

:bobo
This. Pop and RC aren't going to panic. If the right opportunity doesn't present itself LMA will be on the team to start the season. I expect him to come into camp in the best shape he has since becoming a Spur (low bar, I know) and do everything he can to increase his value. All the naysayers bitching about bringing back a team that had 61 wins last year with a few tweaks are way off base. If the Spurs don't sign a significant free agent then they will almost assuredly bring back Simmons and he will be better. I believe Bertans will play a much bigger role this year and he will be better. I believe Murray will make significant strides on both sides of the ball with a massive increase in playing time. The Spurs will be fine. And when LMA plays to a higher level to begin the season better trade ops will materialize.

[MultiTroll]

What did the tape show for Dick?
IIRC one of the points was he was not set up, ready to shoot (or react otherwise if ran off the line) when the ball swung his way. Was told and shown to be ready ie Brent Barrdawg or Michael Finley in his one good year of 2007, Bruce on the corner treys etc.

[NameLess Scrub]

LaMarcus for a Treadmill machine and a set of dumbbells, just for the irony.

[gambit1990]

Cousins isn't on the Kings anymore, retard.
i put a laughing emoji... because i was joking. i was pointing out a missed opportunity for the spurs.

[CGD]

Would you take back Anus Kanter's contract for LMA if you also got back Sabonis and OKC's first next year?

[SilverSpur]

Trade him to the Stars for Kelsey Plum.

[gambit1990]

https://image.ibb.co/cDi8Sk/0.png

-dolan is an idiot, maybe he trades a disgruntled porzingis for a disgrunted la... carroll hustles more than melo... knicks get a PG on the cheap
-melo has a no trade clause, maybe he gets on sold on the idea because the raptors are better than the knicks + the fans, media in toronto would treat him a lot better than new york's

[BackHome]

I am hoping that now that Ainge struck out on all the big names free agents he will look to deal with us in getting LMA. The question I have for everyone who would you want from Boston to complete the deal?

[HarlemHeat37]

I am hoping that now that Ainge struck out on all the big names free agents he will look to deal with us in getting LMA. The question I have for everyone who would you want from Boston to complete the deal?

:lol you think Ainge is collecting all these assets just to flip them for a worse player than AL Horford?

[freemeat]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y8znt872

Who says no first?

[Mr. Body]

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y8znt872

Who says no first?

Phoenix.

[therealtruth]

I am hoping that now that Ainge struck out on all the big names free agents he will look to deal with us in getting LMA. The question I have for everyone who would you want from Boston to complete the deal?

LMA for Horford wouldn't be a bad deal if the Celts go for it.

[tbdog]

Would you take back Anus Kanter's contract for LMA if you also got back Sabonis and OKC's first next year?

Sabonis went for paul George. Plus Kanter could not play with Gasol or Bertans

[wildbill2u]

Probably not realistic, but how about a trade of LMA for a Orlando Magic rookie draftee Johnathan Issac. The kid is very good in the summer league. A former PG he had a spurt in school to 6"10 and has huge wingspan. May still grow and certainly will put on some weight. He still had some PG skills, seeing the court and passing. Shoots a nice 3.

If we are going to retool, a kid like this might be a good play.

[Jeezla]

L.A. + (Danny Green or Derek Anderson) to Utah for Derrick Favors, Alec Burks, and a 1st round pick?

[I. Hustle]

L.A. + (Danny Green or Derek Anderson) to Utah for Derrick Favors, Alec Burks, and a 1st round pick?

I thought we already traded Derek Anderson for Steve Smith.

[TimDunkem]

Derek Anderson? What the fuck? :lmao

[tonight...you]

I thought we already traded Derek Anderson for Steve Smith.
Herpes

[tonight...you]

In

[tonight...you]

The

[tonight...you]

Ass

[Big Empty]

The HITA lol

[DPG21920]

https://image.ibb.co/cDi8Sk/0.png

-dolan is an idiot, maybe he trades a disgruntled porzingis for a disgrunted la... carroll hustles more than melo... knicks get a PG on the cheap
-melo has a no trade clause, maybe he gets on sold on the idea because the raptors are better than the knicks + the fans, media in toronto would treat him a lot better than new york's

Melo would say no. He is not going to TOR if you believe anything you've heard about him only waiving his no trade clause for HOU or CLE.

Beyond that, NY says no because that is not enough return for losing Melo let alone Porzingis whom they said they want to keep (a big reason Phil was let go). SA would definitely do the deal, TOR would do the deal, but NY would absolutely not and neither would Melo even if NY said yes.

[SPURt]

Trade him to the Stars for Kelsey Plum.
It sucks the Spurs would have to settle for Plum. She has struggled in the WNBA. We all know the Stars would never trade Kayla McBride for LMA.

[Russ]

Buy low, sell high.

Keep Aldridge -- he's still the best rebounding and defense big the Spurs have.

So he can't carry the team when Kawhi is out. Heck, if Kawhi is out, what else really matters?

[MaNu4Tres]

Buy low, sell high.

Keep Aldridge -- he's still the best rebounding and defense big the Spurs have.

So he can't carry the team when Kawhi is out. Heck, if Kawhi is out, what else really matters?

Why do people think LA was a good rebounder?

Aldridge was actually terrible rebounding last year. Out of the bigs, he was last on the team in contested rebound % -- most of the boards he did grab were uncontested.

[sasaint]

Why do people think LA was a good rebounder?

Aldridge was actually terrible rebounding last year. Out of the bigs, he was last on the team in contested rebound % -- most of the boards he did grab were uncontested.

One more reason to hope and pray that PATFO moves LMA. Although he was much better at rim protection than I expected, his rebounding is laughable. Combined with the tree named Gasol, the Spurs have an unacceptably poor rebounding pair of bigs (or rebounding bigs with an unacceptable pair).

[Ice009]

I really do think he could excel if he makes a few changes. I mentioned this somewhere else on the site the other day, he needs to make a few changes.

1. Get in the best shape possible and lose weight so he can be quicker and take some pressure off his knees.
2. Move to Center full-time.
3. Add a 3 point shot to his offensive arsenal.

Basically, in today's NBA he needs to be a Center. If he wants to be more effective and maximize his game, then I think his days as a PF need to be over and he has to switch to Center full-time. He needs to get over wanting to have someone else play Center and embrace doing it himself. I think it could open up his game to another level.

[DesignatedT]

1. Hes shown no desire/discipline to lose any weight. He's come back out of shape every year thus far.
2. He can't even hit his mid range jumper, what makes you think he can be consistent from 3 pt range? His shot has completely abandoned him. Actually, he has been most effective in a Spurs uniform when putting his shoulder down and backing his opponent down to the rim (something he would lose if losing significant weight). Unfortunately we only saw that type of play from him 1 out of every 10 times he caught the ball.

[Ice009]

1. Hes shown no desire/discipline to lose any weight. He's come back out of shape every year thus far.
2. He can't even hit his mid range jumper, what makes you think he can be consistent from 3 pt range? His shot has completely abandoned him. Actually, he has been most effective in a Spurs uniform when putting his shoulder down and backing his opponent down to the rim (something he would lose if losing significant weight). Unfortunately we only saw that type of play from him 1 out of every 10 times he caught the ball.

I think if he loses weight his shooting will come back. He'll feel quicker on his feet and be more nimble out there. I think his balance would be better and he can regain his shooting form.

[therealtruth]

Why do people think LA was a good rebounder?

Aldridge was actually terrible rebounding last year. Out of the bigs, he was last on the team in contested rebound % -- most of the boards he did grab were uncontested.

I don't think he's ever been good at rebounding. At 7ft tall he should be at least a career 9-10 RPG without trying.

[MaNu4Tres]

1. Actually, he has been most effective in a Spurs uniform when putting his shoulder down and backing his opponent down to the rim (something he would lose if losing significant weight). Unfortunately we only saw that type of play from him 1 out of every 10 times he caught the ball.


No he has not. When a player uses weight to try to back up their opponent, that's the worst kind of offense you want. The player is exerting a lot of stamina and half the time they are off balanced. Unless the player backing up his opponent is prime Shaq, it is the easy to defend as it doesn't induce any help. The result is usually a 30-35% hook over the opponent which is inefficient as you can ask for. The only time it can induce doubles or get defenders one pass away to turn their heads, is if Spurs are playing a dumbass team like the Kings -- but at the end of the day those games are irrelevant.

He does need to lose weight and get leaner so he can have the footspeed to incorporate foot work in situations where he's getting crowded facing up. Getting lighter will help him gain a step and he'll be able to create the needed small, yet effective separation to execute counters from when he receives the ball in Pick N pops or when he receives the ball in PnRs when he's diving. Then again, his counters disappeared last year because he spent the summer again lounging around. Getting lighter will actually help him more physically as he'll be able to aggressively and physically get around his man putting pressure towards the basket. If he's staying the same weight or comes into camp out of shape again, he won't be effective with the ball. He simply won't.

[DesignatedT]

No he has not. When a player uses weight to try to back up their opponent, that's the worst kind of offense you want. The player is exerting a lot of stamina and half the time they are off balanced. Unless the player backing up his opponent is prime Shaq, it is the easy to defend as it doesn't induce any help. The result is usually a 30-35% hook over the opponent which is inefficient as you can ask for. The only time it can induce doubles or get defenders one pass away to turn their heads, is if Spurs are playing a dumbass team like the Kings -- but at the end of the day those games are irrelevant.

He does need to lose weight and get leaner so he can have the footspeed to incorporate foot work in situations where he's getting crowded facing up. Getting lighter will help him gain a step and he'll be able to create the needed small, yet effective separation to execute counters from when he receives the ball in Pick N pops or when he receives the ball in PnRs when he's diving. Then again, his counters disappeared last year because he spent the summer again lounging around. Getting lighter will actually help him more physically as he'll be able to aggressively and physically get around his man putting pressure towards the basket. If he's staying the same weight or comes into camp out of shape again, he won't be effective with the ball. He simply won't.

I never said that's the type of offense and/or type of player I want. I agree its inefficient offense, and it's an extremely outdated way of playing by todays standards. Just said that I saw him having the most success putting the ball in the hole (when it mattered) when he put his shoulder down and went to the rim. Has more to do with his jumpshot being complete shit all season and playoff (so not sure why someone would have confidence that he could extend his range to the three with consistency).

I agree he needs to lose weight... you could probably say that about a lot of bigs in todays game tbh. My point was I have seen nothing to indicate that he cares enough to all of a sudden go through some Tim Duncan style summer regiment in order to come back 15 pounds lighter. In fact, I expect him to come back just as fat and lazy to start camp as he has the last two seasons.

[CGD]

Wonder when ST will start with the "LaPorcus" monicker

[baseline bum]

Why do people think LA was a good rebounder?

Aldridge was actually terrible rebounding last year. Out of the bigs, he was last on the team in contested rebound % -- most of the boards he did grab were uncontested.

Aldridge was 3rd out of the six bigs on the Spurs in contested rebound percentage.

http://stats.nba.com/players/rebounding/#!?sort=REB_CONTEST_PCT&dir=1&Season=2016-17&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&TeamID=1610612759

1. Anthony: 51.6%
2. Lee: 41.3%
3. Aldridge: 39.5%
4. Dedmon: 37.3%
5. Bertans: 36.7%
6. Gasol: 34.2%

[sasaint]

Spurs send LMA to Utah.
Utah sends Diaw and Favors to Spurs.

[tholdren]

Aldridge was 3rd out of the six bigs on the Spurs in contested rebound percentage.

http://stats.nba.com/players/rebounding/#!?sort=REB_CONTEST_PCT&dir=1&Season=2016-17&SeasonType=Regular%20Season&TeamID=1610612759

1. Anthony: 51.6%
2. Lee: 41.3%
3. Aldridge: 39.5%
4. Dedmon: 37.3%
5. Bertans: 36.7%
6. Gasol: 34.2%

David lee....