Spurs and Pau agree to buyout!

[bklynspursfan]

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[Chinook]

Hope he gave back all that money for next year.

[Spurs718]

Now Mills hopefully, but I doubt it.

[Ron Swanson]

https://media1.tenor.com/images/dd03689fe665e1ddb929a176c45dfc0d/tenor.gif?itemid=5157397

[TDomination]

i guess they really were trying to trade him. but yay! now poeltl can stop worrying!

[YoungbuckMurray]

Anybody useful we can grab to take his roster spot?

[r0drig0lac]

https://media.giphy.com/media/YPygjIbPW8Sic/giphy.gif

[jeebus]

Fuck

[TDomination]

so that means no more cooking with pau?

[LurkingSpursFan]

Now need to buyout Forbes and Mills

[SPURt]

Wow! I can’t remember the Spurs buying someone out

[Gibbz]

Fire up your Jakob Poeltl.

[GusT15]

Adios Pau! You will not be missed!

[TDomination]

I never thought i'd feel this happy about a buyout

[DJR210]

So long, sorry POS :tu

[SpurPadre]

Now need to buyout Forbes and Mills

And maybe I will become a billionaire with a snap of my fingers and get to fuck Kate Beckinsale every night...

[spurraider21]

so does this mean he's completely off the books for 19-20?
Chinook

[Ron Swanson]

He's signing with the Bucks.

[TheCerebral1]

More minutes for players who have some life in their game!

[SpurPadre]

https://media.giphy.com/media/2ept7eRuyq98s/giphy.gif

[KDKSpurs24]

Good news!

[spurraider21]

also one of the comments on the woj thread :lmao

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[Gibbz]

He's signing with Milwaukee.

[SpurPadre]

He's signing with the Bucks.

Won't be playoff-eligible anymore because yesterday was the deadline.

[GusT15]

He's signing with the Bucks.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

For crying out loud i have to watch this motherfucker play again?

FUCK

[Gibbz]

Won't be playoff-eligible anymore because yesterday was the deadline.

Not according to the Woj tweets.

[SpurPadre]

Not according to the Woj tweets.

Yeah, just read that. Well, hopefully he goes to the Bucks. It'll be cool to see the Gasol brothers together.

[bklynspursfan]

He went to Milwaukee, still won't get major playing time with Brook there.

[bklynspursfan]

Yeah, just read that. Well, hopefully he goes to the Bucks. It'll be cool to see the Gasol brothers together.

You mean Brother vs Brother? (Raps vs Bucks possibly)

[cd021]

sweet.

[Nathan89]

Shit contract from day 1.

[bklynspursfan]

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[Russ]

Pau handled this like the consummate pro that he is.

Good luck, Pau. :toast

(But this doesn't make up for what you did in '08-10.)

[emanueldavidginobili]

Wow didn’t think it would ever happen. So what does this mean money wise for the Spurs?

[cd021]

Won't be playoff-eligible anymore because yesterday was the deadline.
Today is the deadline for players who have played to be cut and signed iirc.

[Proxy]

1101599177019219970

alright everyone, lets give the kawhi treatment again

[Russ]

alright everyone, lets give the kawhi treatment again

Why? What did Pao do to deserve that?

[cd021]

Wow didn’t think it would ever happen. So what does this mean money wise for the Spurs?
Nothing this season but probably a break on his $6.7 million guaranteed next season. Spurs likely weren't in danger of being anywhere near the luxury tax but PATFO probably had him cut down the guaranteed money owed next season (I think that is a thing) to buy him out.

[loveforthegame]

Good riddance.

[SpurPadre]

You mean Brother vs Brother? (Raps vs Bucks possibly)

Oh shit. I forgot he's with the Raps not Milwaukee. I'm not really watching games outside of Spurs games this year.

[SpurPadre]

From jacking off to tspence's posts about us getting Pau to wishing him good-riddance...

[Siski]

Addition by subtraction

[TD 21]

Good. It was an awkward situation for both sides.

Don't really get his signing with the Bucks, though. Sure, they don't really have a true backup C, but for a guy who's primary goal was supposedly playing time, at best he'll compete with Ilyasova for spot minutes.

Hopefully they're in no rush to sign a third C. This team needs another playable body on the perimeter more than they need that. If Aldridge or Poeltl has to miss significant time, then adjust accordingly.

[Hoops Czar]

Big fucking deal. Knowing the Spurs, he'll see every penny he's owed. He wasn't even worth a scrub to be named later. Just gives more credence to the fact that the Spurs were actually trying to trade him at the deadline regardless of Pau's dissertation speech on how they weren't.

[GreekSpursfan]

Good move and all but we still need to tank.

[BatManu20]

Good news.

[exstatic]

Toodles, Pau-oodles Gas-oodles.

[Chinook]

so does this mean he's completely off the books for 19-20?
Chinook (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=37557)

Wouldn't surprise me if PATFO went as soft as possible and only had Gasol give up a token amount to make this happen. I'm assuming he stays on the books for about $5 Million or so next year unless notified otherwise. If that is the case, Gasol's salary could be "set off" by whatever deal he signs next summer. We can cross that bridge if we come to it, but in that case, the max the Spurs could set off would be about another $2.5 Million.

Obviously hoping he had to give make way more than this.

[TDomination]

Big fucking deal. Knowing the Spurs, he'll see every penny he's owed. He wasn't even worth a scrub to be named later. Just gives more credence to the fact that the Spurs were actually trying to trade him at the deadline regardless of Pau's dissertation speech on how they weren't.
wasn't it more that he denied requesting a trade? not so much that the spurs were actually trying to trade him.

either way, this is a bigger deal in the sense that now Poetel knows hes the big man of this team. No need to look over his shoulder. And Our team just got younger by subtracting a 38 year old player.
And most of us were afraid he would still be on the roster next year. for those reasons alone, this was a big deal.

[Hoops Czar]

Wouldn't surprise me if PATFO went as soft as possible and only had Gasol give up a token amount to make this happen. I'm assuming he stays on the books for about $5 Million or so next year unless notified otherwise. If that is the case, Gasol's salary could be "set off" by whatever deal he signs next summer. We can cross that bridge if we come to it, but in that case, the max the Spurs could set off would be about another $2.5 Million.

Obviously hoping he had to give make way more than this.

So much for all that perceived trade value. Couldn't even net the Spurs a 2nd round draft pick. :lol

[Dverde]

Wouldn't surprise me if PATFO went as soft as possible and only had Gasol give up a token amount to make this happen. I'm assuming he stays on the books for about $5 Million or so next year unless notified otherwise. If that is the case, Gasol's salary could be "set off" by whatever deal he signs next summer. We can cross that bridge if we come to it, but in that case, the max the Spurs could set off would be about another $2.5 Million.

Obviously hoping he had to give make way more than this.

If he signs another deal. This year may be it for him.

[Hoops Czar]

wasn't it more that he denied requesting a trade? not so much that the spurs were actually trying to trade him.

either way, this is a bigger deal in the sense that now Poetel knows hes the big man of this team. No need to look over his shoulder. And Our team just got younger by subtracting a 38 year old player.
And most of us were afraid he would still be on the roster next year. for those reasons alone, this was a big deal.

Age difference isn't a big deal because Pau wasn't playing. I think Poeltl already pretty much knew he was the backup big, not that he's anything to write home about. Pau was older but he was injury insurance and wasn't going to see court time otherwise.

FWIW, he won't see much playing time in Milluakee either.

[Proxy]

Why? What did Pao do to deserve that?

heh, I'm joking tbh

[RD2191]

Fuck Pau, faggot ass piece of shit. Worthless fuck. Worst signing in Spurs history.

[NASpurs]

Happy day!! I nearly jizzed on my comp reading this

[Chris]

https://media3.giphy.com/media/lFWYnWlJtAjyE/giphy.gif?cid=3640f6095c79afe2302f716e6f2ae08c

[Robz4000]

Thank God. Mugen get in here !!!!!!

:danceclub

[Dverde]

Don’t forget to turn in your smock and report to HR

https://pics.me.me/they-say-money-talks-butlmine-just-waves-goodbye-2314634.png

[slick'81]

Wasted years of service tbh

[GusT15]

I want to share with you all that the Bucks forum is celebrating like they signed 2010 LA Gasol.

For fucks sake nobody ever watches the Spurs play.

[NASpurs]

Now get rid of DeMar and Patty on draft day or in the summer and my faith for PATFO will start coming back.

[phxspurfan]

Peace out Pau. Seeing your jersey in the team store at the ATT always felt awkward.

[Larry O]

Hmmm... a call-up from the Austin Spurs, ala Ben Moore or Josh Huestis? I don't see it happening, let alone any other signings, but I can definitely see more of Metu & Eubanks being available for games as injury insurance though. Adios Pau, shoulda signed sooner when you had the chance, lol! GSG!!!

[Austin_Toros]

In Poeltl we trust

[lmbebo]

Liked him while here, but we weren't the same team once quitter left and Pau's best days are behind him.

Don't watch enough to know what kind of role he will have with the Bucks.

Good luck Pau. Hope we don't pay anything next year for you ...

[Chris]

I want to share with you all that the Bucks forum is celebrating like they signed 2010 LA Gasol.

For fucks sake nobody ever watches the Spurs play.

Poor sods :lol

Gasol was serviceable during his 1st year and shooting consistent from 3 but still shit on defense and asking for ref help instead of running down the court.

[TDomination]

I want to share with you all that the Bucks forum is celebrating like they signed 2010 LA Gasol.

For fucks sake nobody ever watches the Spurs play.
lol i did the same thing. curious to see what they were saying.
biggest difference though, they already have a great team right now and don't really need him. But having him as a mentor/5th big man doesn't hurt in their case.

[Chomag]

To bad Spurs didn't trade this dead horse but I'm still happy he is finnaly gone.

[TDomination]

Poor sods :lol

Gasol was serviceable during his 1st year and shooting consistent from 3 but still shit on defense and asking for ref help instead of running down the court.

what happened to that. i remember that actually being a serious weapon for this team. but hardly saw it last year and never saw it this year.

[TDomination]

To bad Spurs didn't trade this dead horse but I'm still happy he is finnaly gone.

they were trying to get something for him, but no takers. Most teams were smart about it unfortunately.

[timvp]

Good news. It'll be interesting to see how much he gave back.

I'm sure the Spurs' opening offer was Gasol erasing his 2019-20 salary. But, honestly, even if he refused to give up anything, this still needed to be done. Poeltl shouldn't have to have one eye looking over his shoulder.





And thanks to Coach Bud again. He took Tiago Splitter's rotting carcass after it became obviously clear Splitter could never stay healthy. Looks like he provided Gasol a soft landing in order to convince him to agree to a buyout :tu

[NASpurs]

To bad Spurs didn't trade this dead horse but I'm still happy he is finnaly gone.

Showcasing him the week before the trade deadline had the opposite effect that they were expecting.

[timvp]

To bad Spurs didn't trade this dead horse but I'm still happy he is finnaly gone.

Meh, his trade value was overstated. A buyout is much better than having to trade Gasol and a first rounder to dump his salary, tbh.

[GAustex]

Bring up Blossemgame...never mind

[sananspursfan21]

Now Mills hopefully, but I doubt it.

While his contract sucks, at least Mills still offers some value to the team. He can turn the microwave on once in awhile

[MoSpur02]

Bring on Carmelo Anthony. :lmao

[Chris]

what happened to that. i remember that actually being a serious weapon for this team. but hardly saw it last year and never saw it this year.

Leonard sitting out a whole season. He had chemistry with Pau; check out this compilation and you will see a common assist man:

yavi6aOA5WM

[Mugen]

Thank God. Mugen (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15519) get in here !!!!!!

:danceclub

About 3 years too late but thank god that Spanish fuck is gone.

[Mugen]

Only about 6 more players to go tbh.

[Hoops Czar]

Leonard sitting out a whole season. He had chemistry with Pau; check out this compilation and you will see a common assist man:

yavi6aOA5WM

Can Poeltl even shoot outside of 3ft. from the rim?

[timtonymanu]

Yes!!!! Good riddance.

[MoSpur02]

Pau Gasol was a solid player before the injury. It's just that his contract sucked. That's not his fault. He was a good role player, but his injuries and bloated contract made Spurs fans hate him (myself included).

[timtonymanu]

Now get rid of DeMar and Patty on draft day or in the summer and my faith for PATFO will start coming back.

:tu

[sasaint]

Now get rid of DeMar and Patty on draft day or in the summer and my faith for PATFO will start coming back.

:tu Patty or Bryn.

[Chris]

Can Poeltl even shoot outside of 3ft. from the rim?

I think he took a few jump shots when he was playing for the Utah Utes but he is definitely a post player/enforcer.

[GusT15]

https://i.imgur.com/hf9QwQA.jpg

[GusT15]

:lmao:lmao:lmao:lmao

[NASpurs]

:tu Patty and Bryn.

FTFY :tu

[sasaint]

lol i did the same thing. curious to see what they were saying.
biggest difference though, they already have a great team right now and don't really need him. But having him as a mentor/5th big man doesn't hurt in their case.

Not sure about that. He could have been a mentor here if that's all he wanted. But he apparently wanted court time. He whined about it and requested a trade. Not sure if he will be any less of a whiner in Milwaukee.

[NASpurs]

RIP that high low play that worked once a game.
RIP this dumb fucker flailing and screaming.
RIP at him screaming at the refs while leisurely jogging up the court as the other team plays 5 on 4.


You won't be missed.

[sasaint]

FTFY :tu

Nah. I don't mind having one. Part of me says keep Bryn since he is cheap (and I hope he could be a good 3-pt specialist/sparkplug if he were confined to that role for about 10-15 mins/game). I just don't want both midgets back.

[GAustex]

Now what?
Is a new player coming in?

[NASpurs]

Nah. I don't mind having one. Part of me says keep Bryn since he is cheap (and I hope he could be a good 3-pt specialist/sparkplug if he were confined to that role for about 10-15 mins/game). I just don't want both midgets back.

I honestly don't want any more midgets. I'm sick of them. (That sounds harsh without context.)

But I understand your reasoning.

[Hoops Czar]

Now what?
Is a new player coming in?

:lmao

[sasaint]

I honestly don't want any more midgets. I'm sick of them. (That sounds harsh without context.)

But I understand your reasoning.

I don't want any more midgets, either. But I think the Spurs need to "wean" themselves. I can't see us dumping both Bryn and Patty at once. Two players who are "over themselves" and are imbued with "culture". Get rid of one this year, see what Lonnie can do, and hopefully get ride of the other next year.

[sasaint]

Now what?
Is a new player coming in?

Maybe one of the G-league guys gets a "spin."

[Strategic]

Only thing better would be if Cuban picked him up.

[Dirks_Finale]

Few times I've seen him this year, he looked pretty useless. Not sure why the Bucks are signing him. He wont play another minute after they watch him take the floor for the first time.

[gambit1990]

the sad part is the spurs didn't do this to make the team better... they did this because gasol wanted it this way.

[spursistan]

About damn time..Love it.


Gasol signing and subsequent loyalty extension is hands down the worst and most useless contract ever given by this front office..Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?

One of the most forgettable and empty passages by a star player (or formerly so) in Spurs history.

[diceman]

Good news. It'll be interesting to see how much he gave back.

I'm sure the Spurs' opening offer was Gasol erasing his 2019-20 salary. But, honestly, even if he refused to give up anything, this still needed to be done. Poeltl shouldn't have to have one eye looking over his shoulder.





And thanks to Coach Bud again. He took Tiago Splitter's rotting carcass after it became obviously clear Splitter could never stay healthy. Looks like he provided Gasol a soft landing in order to convince him to agree to a buyout :tu

Yes, and a legit chance for Gasol to ring with the Bucks. Hope the final buyout was actually waiting for a top East team to be interested as that might drive the buyout price down......

[Hoops Czar]

the sad part is the spurs didn't do this to make the team better... they did this because gasol wanted it this way.
That's the Spurs way. LMAO at anyone who thinks the Spurs did this to benefit themselves. PATFO only cares about making its players happy. Basketball isn't a business to the Spurs' brass, it's a family function filled with culture, loyalty and respect.

[vander]

no details yet? I've a feeling Spurs still paid all but 2 or 3 million of what he was guaranteed, Pau makes out like a bandit.

[sasaint]

About damn time..Love it.


Gasol signing and subsequent loyalty extension is hands down the worst and most useless contract ever given by this front office..Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?

One of the most forgettable and empty passages by a star player (or formerly so) in Spurs history.

This.

[gameFACE]

Sucks that it didn't work out. He may still be here if the whole Kawhi thing didn't rot last year.

Milwaukee has a symphony so he'll be fine.

[SpurPadre]

Nah. I don't mind having one. Part of me says keep Bryn since he is cheap (and I hope he could be a good 3-pt specialist/sparkplug if he were confined to that role for about 10-15 mins/game). I just don't want both midgets back.

I really hate the "he's cheap" justification for this scrub. You get what you pay for. He's a fucking bum. Get rid of him when everyone is healthy and they make adjustments in personnel in the offseason. We can upgrade from him.

[GusT15]

About damn time..Love it.


Gasol signing and subsequent loyalty extension is hands down the worst and most useless contract ever given by this front office..Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?

One of the most forgettable and empty passages by a star player (or formerly so) in Spurs history.

I can bring to memory a period of time when he was hitting 3's and spreading the floor but that seems like an eternity ago and also it was in the midst of meaningless regular season games.

But the prevailing memory of Gasol in the silver&black for me is him trying to get a shot off in the post surrounded by younger,athletic forwards and after getting blocked or missing a bunny him screaming "Aaaaaaaaah" and his scream echoing in the AT&T.

That's what i'll remember.Gasol screaming.

[SpurPadre]

Sucks that it didn't work out. He may still be here if the whole Kawhi thing didn't rot last year.

Milwaukee has a symphony so he'll be fine.

Shoot, Manu and TP may still be here if Kawhi weren't such a piece of shit.

[Hoops Czar]

Shoot, Manu and TP may still be here if Kawhi weren't such a piece of shit.
Hopefully Pop is next out the door and he can take his personal secretary with him.

[ginobilized]

Does this move open up a spot for Mulitinov this summer?

[sasaint]

I really hate the "he's cheap" justification for this scrub. You get what you pay for. He's a fucking bum. Get rid of him when everyone is healthy and they make adjustments in personnel in the offseason. We can upgrade from him.

My point is that I cannot see Pop dumping both at once. Consequently, I might prefer Bryn to Patty simply because of the price tag.

[r0drig0lac]

Only about 6 more players to go tbh.

[RD2191]

the sad part is the spurs didn't do this to make the team better... they did this because gasol wanted it this way.

Truth bomb tbh

[Hoops Czar]

My point is that I cannot see Pop dumping both at once. Consequently, I might prefer Bryn to Patty simply because of the price tag.
He won't dump either because it would be a shot to his ego. He built these players up and he isn't about to tear them down.

[sasaint]

Who was the last Spurs player that wanted to get bought out so he could sign with a contender? That's a serious role reversal for the Spurs. We are usually a destination for those guys.

[rjv]

the one thing i can never figure out about ST is that being so many of the posters have such insight into what happened behind the scenes after a transaction takes place, why can't they ever be so insightful before these things happen?

[sasaint]

He won't dump either because it would be a shot to his ego. He built these players up and he isn't about to tear them down.

Certainly, that's the most likely scenario.

[MannyIsGod]

Meh, his trade value was overstated. A buyout is much better than having to trade Gasol and a first rounder to dump his salary, tbh.

Came here to post this. Its obvious they tried showcasing him before the deadline which may have done more harm than good to his value. I'm very happy they didn't sell a first rounder to save money.

[Uriel]

Good news. It'll be interesting to see how much he gave back.

I'm sure the Spurs' opening offer was Gasol erasing his 2019-20 salary. But, honestly, even if he refused to give up anything, this still needed to be done. Poeltl shouldn't have to have one eye looking over his shoulder.





And thanks to Coach Bud again. He took Tiago Splitter's rotting carcass after it became obviously clear Splitter could never stay healthy. Looks like he provided Gasol a soft landing in order to convince him to agree to a buyout :tu
Suppose Gasol had rejected that opening offer. Would that mean his salary still takes up cap space for next year?

[Roscoe P. Coltrane]

Came here to post this. Its obvious they tried showcasing him before the deadline which may have done more harm than good to his value. I'm very happy they didn't sell a first rounder to save money. Showcasing him definitely did more harm than good to the Spurs.

[Chillen]

It's simple getting Jacob in the Kawhi trade ruined Pau's minutes. He wasn't a happy camper.

Good luck with the Bucks Pau.

[TheGreatYacht]

Not only did he sign to a better team, he will play under a better coach as well

[TheGreatYacht]

Does this move open up a spot for Mulitinov this summer?
He sucks and he always will. One of many, many, many RC semen fart mistakes

[Leetonidas]

Now we just need to confirm be didn't take any salary next year and we're golden

[Degoat]

Do y’all think this could be a sign we plan to bring Nikola milutinov over this offseason or just both party’s just wanted to part ways?

[timtonymanu]

RIP that high low play that worked once a game.
RIP this dumb fucker flailing and screaming.
RIP at him screaming at the refs while leisurely jogging up the court as the other team plays 5 on 4.


You won't be missed.

RIP “we need him against the Rockets”

[spursistan]

Suppose Gasol had rejected that opening offer. Would that mean his salary still takes up cap space for next year?

Sup, Uriel. Do think the Spurs can still repair the relationship with Kawhi, tbh?

[timtonymanu]

“Lockerroom guy, corporate knowledge” yet this dude was more delusional about himself than Parker was his last few seasons here. Fuck Pau. One of my most hated Spurs of all time

[slick'81]

How much are we paying this bum next season!?

[itzsoweezee]

Definitely helps out Gasol. I don't see any particular benefit to the Spurs.

[Mugen]

RIP “we need him against the Rockets”

Lmao forgot who actually said that but jesus christ some of the Kool Aid that people drink around here...

There were some people that were actually rooting for Pau to reclaim the backup big minutes when he was "healthy"....

It's bad enough that the coach and front office are so behind the times but it's disturbing when some of the fans still think it's 2007 :lol

[sasaint]

Definitely helps out Gasol. I don't see any particular benefit to the Spurs.

The benefit to the Spurs is paying less salary - hopefully not having any of his salary on our books next season.

[sasaint]

Lmao forgot who actually said that but jesus christ some of the Kool Aid that people drink around here...

There were some people that were actually rooting for Pau to reclaim the backup big minutes when he was "healthy"....

It's bad enough that the coach and front office are so behind the times but it's disturbing when some of the fans still think it's 2007 :lol

Nah, far more disturbing that the jokers in control of the team are so delusional.

[Chris]

Do y’all think this could be a sign we plan to bring Nikola milutinov over this offseason or just both party’s just wanted to part ways?

Perhaps a little bit of both?

[Leetonidas]

Do y’all think this could be a sign we plan to bring Nikola milutinov over this offseason or just both party’s just wanted to part ways?

Not unless Spurs are trading 1 of Aldridge or Poeltl, otherwise no point in him being the third C imo

[Mugen]

Definitely helps out Gasol. I don't see any particular benefit to the Spurs.

:lol What? The benefit is huge.....

-Pop doesn't have the option to put another garbage rotation player in when his mind wanders, he's already got that luxury with Qpon, Dante, etc....
-Jakob doesn't have to look over his shoulder every time he makes a mistake to see if that 7ft jar of Spanish molasses isn't at the scorer's table signifying the start of an 8-0 run for the other team.....

Look, the Spurs still suck. They maybe would have been able to salvage their season if they made this move a month ago instead of now but just having loser ass Pau off the team is immensely beneficial in so many ways.

[tonski17]

I hope poodle could develop his game and become an improved Oberto or maybe Splitter.

[spurraider21]

just gotta buy out patty now

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1101646344836517888

[Mugen]

Buy out clown ass Jabari too tbh.

[Mugen]

just gotta buy out patty now

Patty is a lifer my dude, hell Pop might even have him buried with him like some kind of Egyptian pharaoh tbh.

[spurraider21]

Patty is a lifer my dude, hell Pop might even have him buried with him like some kind of Egyptian pharaoh tbh.
:lmao

[RD2191]

Buy out clown ass Jabari too tbh.

:lmao

[RD2191]

Patty is a lifer my dude, hell Pop might even have him buried with him like some kind of Egyptian pharaoh tbh.

:lmao bringing the heat tonight

[baseline bum]

Buy out clown ass Jabari too tbh.

Express News will be doing that soon enough I'd venture to guess

[Kobe'sAchilles]

How many jerseys am I gonna have to burn? Kawhis, Danny's, Tony's, fathead, now Gasols? I hope I get to keep my Q-Pon jersey for a few more years tbh

[NASpurs]

With Gasol being bought out and Forbes out with an injury, seems like things are looking up.

[tim_duncan_fan]

Bring on Carmelo Anthony. :lmao

Then we riot.

[exstatic]

Express News will be doing that soon enough I'd venture to guess

I think he was given his walking papers, already. He’s with some noob site called the athletic.

[Leetonidas]

Lmao people on RealGm trying to argue he's still a good player :lmao

Rofl "he averages 5 assists per 36!" :lmao

[FkLA]

Express News will be doing that soon enough I'd venture to guess

I think he works for The Athletic now not the SAEN, tbh.

[timtonymanu]

Lmao forgot who actually said that but jesus christ some of the Kool Aid that people drink around here...

There were some people that were actually rooting for Pau to reclaim the backup big minutes when he was "healthy"....

It's bad enough that the coach and front office are so behind the times but it's disturbing when some of the fans still think it's 2007 :lol

It was said many times by Popsuckers/Pau defenders. But here's the one I could find.

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=277098

[GusT15]

Lmao people on RealGm trying to argue he's still a good player :lmao

Rofl "he averages 5 assists per 36!" :lmao

:rollin
Other team's fans weren't watching us play when we were winning chips and playing the best basketball ever played.

Nowadays they've forgotten what colors our jerseys are.

Ignorant pricks all over the place.

[Hoops Czar]

:rollin
Other team's fans weren't watching us play when we were winning chips and playing the best basketball ever played.

Nowadays they've forgotten what colors our jerseys are.

Ignorant pricks all over the place.
I wonder how many of those ignorant pricks think Poeltl is a good player.

[skin27]

And now people here will bitch on Poeltl.lol

[baseline bum]

I think he was given his walking papers, already. He’s with some noob site called the athletic.


I think he works for The Athletic now not the SAEN, tbh.


That works too :lol

[timtonymanu]

And now people here will bitch on Poeltl.lol

The 4 guards in the rotation who play no defense are worthy of more hate

[GusT15]

I wonder how many of those ignorant pricks think Poeltl is a good player.

No idea.Most Raptorfans around the globe downplayed any potential upside he has after the trade so he is an afterthought for the basketball world outside San Antonio.

[timtonymanu]

Pau trying to save face "I never demanded a trade." Agrees to buy-out. So irritating that this guy couldn't keep up on the floor and giving up 10-0 runs to other teams yet his goofy looking ass thinks he can still contribute to a team.

[koriwhat]

Adios Pau! You will not be missed!

:tu

[Joseph Kony]

Fuck yeah, best news all week. Glad he's off the roster period. Now Poeltl should have confidence that the backup C spot is his and Spurs dont have some mopey fuck getting paid to sit on the bench. definitely wont miss his flailing and screaming. later Pau, should have come in 2015 when you would've been useful, dick

[MoSpur02]

Then we riot.

:lmao Spurstalk posters would lose their minds, but for some reason I see him like a Glenn Robinson signing like back in 2005, however, the Spurs back in 2005 were way better than this year's sorry team.

[Joseph Kony]

Big Dog Robinson actually knew his role and had a few nice games for us tbh. Was always glad Spurs were able to help him get a ring. Melo is still a delusional fuck who thinks he deserves 15 shots a game. and we already have forbes for that :lol

[timtonymanu]

Melo wouldn't even have been a good signing when this team was contending. :lol. Why is he even brought up?

It's not rocket science that the Thunder and Rockets instantly got better after he was let go.

[GusT15]

Big Dog Robinson actually knew his role and had a few nice games for us tbh. Was always glad Spurs were able to help him get a ring. Melo is still a delusional fuck who thinks he deserves 15 shots a game. and we already have forbes for that :lol

Lala Anthony deserves more shots than Melo nowadays.

And by shots i don't mean basketball shots.

I dunno what i mean.I'd still bang Lala.Don't sign Melo.

[TheGreatYacht]

Beggars can't be choosers. Melo would definitely be an improvement over our scrubs at forward (Bertans, Cun, Pon)

[Namundy]

Pau sucked, but so does everyone else.

[Coach X]

It’s Eubanks time. Popovich likes him and he has looked more NBA ready than higher potentials Walker and Metu. I’m ok giving him 5-10 games as the third big and see how he performs.

[gambit1990]

Only about 6 more players to go tbh.
about 6 more players and a coach tbqh.

[Dex]

So long and good riddance...thanks for coming in with too little and too late.

Props to the FO for just biting the bullet and not letting this drama stretch out into the offseason or longer.

[Hoops Czar]

It’s Eubanks time. Popovich likes him and he has looked more NBA ready than higher potentials Walker and Metu. I’m ok giving him 5-10 games as the third big and see how he performs.
Don't be a silly MOFO. Eubanks is as useless as he is tall.

[skin27]

The 4 guards in the rotation who play no defense are worthy of more hate


Whatever happens people here here always find a scapegoat or someone to blame..

[alpha_HaZE]

It's good news, I predicted (see my threads) that we will trade him, and am glad to see he is gone. Hopefully, Jakob will play 25 to 30 minutes a game now. He seems to understand our system much better now. We need someone that grab rebounds. Currently, he has 12 rebounds and 12 points per 36min, so if you scale it down to 30, he averages a double-double. Which why we need someone like Derrick White so bad. Our other shooters; Bryn, Patty, Beli, cannot defend to save their lives. Bertans has gotten better, and Jakob compensates for his biggest weakness (rebounding). Gasol was not needed, and Spurs are better without him.

[koriwhat]

Gasol was not needed, and Spurs are better without him.

that first LA game pau sat in the 4th proved just that.

[BackHome]

Beggars can't be choosers. Melo would definitely be an improvement over our scrubs at forward (Bertans, Cun, Pon)

Fuck that backward fighting pussy.

[GusT15]

I can't stand ESPN's bullshit.

They are repoting and commenting Gasol to Bucks.

Gasol offers this Gasol offers that,he will do great things,such a good fit.

Beadle says "Now Spurs have a roster spot as well!"

Jalen Rose replies "And who's gonna fill that spot? You?"

[r0drig0lac]

It’s Eubanks time. Popovich likes him and he has looked more NBA ready than higher potentials Walker and Metu. I’m ok giving him 5-10 games as the third big and see how he performs.

nah

[Degoat]

I hope they at least try some guys out on some 10 day contracts

[Russ]

I hope they at least try some guys out on some 10 day contracts

Yeah, guys who can really fill up that peach basket.

[GAustex]

:lmao
Come on Tsar it’s a reasonable question even if it’s a Gleaguer

[Mikeanaro]

YIPI!

[baseline bum]

Big Dog Robinson actually knew his role and had a few nice games for us tbh. Was always glad Spurs were able to help him get a ring. Melo is still a delusional fuck who thinks he deserves 15 shots a game. and we already have forbes for that :lol

Big Dog came in and really steadied a sinking ship in Game 1 of the Finals. Detroit had the Spurs down 17-4 and Robinson came in and played some great defense to shut them down. In only six minutes he blocked three shots and grabbed three boards that game. The Spurs comeback started the second he checked in, and in that stint the team was +11. His defense in that stretch could very well have been the difference between a championship and a painful loss to a really great Pistons team. Dude earned that ring, and I'll never forget when he checked in and righted the ship.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Maybe in the grand Karmatic scheme of things, in the playoffs Kawhi drives hard to the basket only to be fouled very hard by Pau knocking Kawhi out of the playoffs.

[Hoops Czar]

Come on Tsar it’s a reasonable question even if it’s a Gleaguer
Maybe the Spurs are making room for Lebron James in the off chance he's bought out by Lakers by midnight.

[Mikeanaro]

Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?
Yeah, lots of retarded autistic screams, someone should do a video with all of them, and maybe put the impressive ones over a beat using autotune.

[daslicer]

Big Dog came in and really steadied a sinking ship in Game 1 of the Finals. Detroit had the Spurs down 17-4 and Robinson came in and played some great defense to shut them down. In only six minutes he blocked three shots and grabbed three boards that game. The Spurs comeback started the second he checked in, and in that stint the team was +11. His defense in that stretch could very well have been the difference between a championship and a painful loss to a really great Pistons team. Dude earned that ring, and I'll never forget when he checked in and righted the ship.

I remember he was also big in a few games against the Nuggets in the first round. Loved what he provided the Spurs during that playoff run. He helped the Spurs win 2 or 3 games total during the playoffs which is a bargain for an over the hill vet.

[spursistan]

:tu

Permabanned? :lol

[Capt Bringdown]

The Kareem Abdul Poeltl has begun.

[Joseph Kony]

Big Dog came in and really steadied a sinking ship in Game 1 of the Finals. Detroit had the Spurs down 17-4 and Robinson came in and played some great defense to shut them down. In only six minutes he blocked three shots and grabbed three boards that game. The Spurs comeback started the second he checked in, and in that stint the team was +11. His defense in that stretch could very well have been the difference between a championship and a painful loss to a really great Pistons team. Dude earned that ring, and I'll never forget when he checked in and righted the ship.

Ah, memories. All we have now unfortunately :lol

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JabariJYoung/status/1101646344836517888


The Spurs opened up a roster spot on Friday by reaching a buyout agreement with Pau Gasol (https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gasolpa01.html?utm_campaign=Linker&utm_source=direct&utm_medium=linker-), and Jabari Young of The San Antonio Express-News (https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/03/pau-gasol-agrees-to-buyout-with-spurs-will-sign-with-bucks.html) reports that the team has been looking at available players on the free agent market to fill that spot.

Sources tell Young that the Spurs would prefer to add a defensive-minded player, since they’ve had some issues on that side of the ball this season.

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/03/spurs-targeting-defender-with-open-roster-spot.html

[Chucho]

I got 100 accounts on standby. :lol


+1 for being honest. -1,000,0000 for you being you.

[GAustex]

Maybe the Spurs are making room for Lebron James in the off chance he's bought out by Lakers by midnight.
Solid take

[Hoops Czar]

https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2019/03/spurs-targeting-defender-with-open-roster-spot.html
Yet, they waited until virtually the last second to buy Pau out so they gave themselves no leeway to sign a replacement. Another Case in point that Spurs did this buy out for the sake of Gasol, not the Spurs.

[slick'81]

Pooodle power incoming!

[cjw]

Big Dog Robinson actually knew his role and had a few nice games for us tbh. Was always glad Spurs were able to help him get a ring. Melo is still a delusional fuck who thinks he deserves 15 shots a game. and we already have forbes for that :lol

Forbes’ eFG% is 3 points higher this year than Melo’s career high. Even matching Melo’s career high TS% despite not getting to the line.

Somehow, Melo’s usage rate has still been high the past three years. He’ll never learn the league left him years ago and he’s never been able to break out of his inefficiencies unless playing for Team USA.



Maybe the Spurs are making room for Lebron James in the off chance he's bought out by Lakers by midnight.

If he wants to keep that playoff streak alive, he’d have a much better shot in SA than LA!

[Duncan87]

Think they probably talking to Gortat polish hammer yall

[alpha_HaZE]

I hope they at least try some guys out on some 10 day contracts

That would be interesting, I hope we find someone to replace Dante.

[paperboy77]

“But what does it all mean Basil?” https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/blob:https://www.spurstalk.com/a552cc44-faa6-48c0-bf24-4629dde1d573

[Spurs Homer]

Wow

Such disrespect here.

Pau was definitely on his last legs - but a little respect would be warranted.
Show some class.

Pau -

thanks for being a classy and respectful Spur. Unlike Kawhi - you at least showed respect.

[Keepin' it real]

About damn time..Love it.


Gasol signing and subsequent loyalty extension is hands down the worst and most useless contract ever given by this front office..Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?

One of the most forgettable and empty passages by a star player (or formerly so) in Spurs history.

Hold on just a minute. Remember that time Pau ... Well, what about that other time when he ...

Aww fuck it, never mind.

[HankChinaski]

How does the buyout affect the salary for this upcoming off season? I am not particularly familiar with those finer details.

Good to see the Spurs moving on from Gasol, finally. Nothing against the guy but his time as a spur was over.

[offset formation]

Hopefully Pop is next out the door and he can take his personal secretary with him.

Lol. Sounds like the Spurs ran train on you.

[offset formation]

Wow

Such disrespect here.

Pau was definitely on his last legs - but a little respect would be warranted.
Show some class.

Pau -

thanks for being a classy and respectful Spur. Unlike Kawhi - you at least showed respect.

[Hoops Czar]

Wow

Such disrespect here.

Pau was definitely on his last legs - but a little respect would be warranted.
Show some class.

Pau -

thanks for being a classy and respectful Spur. Unlike Kawhi - you at least showed respect.

What's up Pau! I was never a fan of yours but thanks for nothing.

[daslicer]

Lol. Sounds like the Spurs ran train on you.

Hoops Czar has been on ST since '07. He actually predicted in '07 the Cavs would beat the Spurs. He's been bitter ever since his Cavs got swept by the Spurs.

[Hoops Czar]

Hoops Czar has been on ST since '07. He actually predicted in '07 the Cavs would beat the Spurs. He's been bitter ever since his Cavs got swept by the Spurs.
My join date was Jan. 2010 internet junkie. I'm now making predictions three years before I even got here. I didn't realize I was that talented clown shoes. Has mom kicked you out of her toolshed yet?

[cool cat]

We going on a winning streak now!?

[daslicer]

My join date was Jan. 2010 internet junkie. I'm now making predictions three years before I even got here. I didn't realize I was that talented clown shoes. Has mom kicked you out of her toolshed yet?

You have been here longer than that. You were just posting under a different SN back then. Like I said before you are still bitter about the '07 sweep. I know you have to be jealous a small market team like the Spurs got 5 out of a generational talent in Duncan while your shit Cavs could only manage 1 out of Lebron.

[J_Paco]

Wow! I can’t remember the Spurs buying someone out

Does the name Ron Mercer ring a bell?

[RC_Drunkford]

Chinook: Spurs just bought out their best defender

[RC_Drunkford]

the real question is: Who's the next over the hill vet that the Spurs will sign in the offseason? Is it Vince Carter? Dirk Nowitzki?

I also don't understand why people want Melo when he's already playing here for 27 million per year

[alamo50]

so that means no more cooking with pau?

:rollin

[Twisted_Dawg]

It's kind of sad that one of the two contracts that started the whole Kawhi butthurt is now gone. One more to go and I suppose we can move on to closure.

[John B]

He’s signing with Bucks but Spurs couldn’t trade him for a bag of peanuts? I’m happy for Poeltl. But who can we expect Spurs to bring in?

[tbdog]

Will the Spurs leak the details of the buyout?

[r0drig0lac]

Wow

Such disrespect here.

Pau was definitely on his last legs - but a little respect would be warranted.
Show some class.

Pau -

thanks for being a classy and respectful Spur. Unlike Kawhi - you at least showed respect.

https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/images/smilies/smirolleyes.gif

[mo7888]

Will the Spurs leak the details of the buyout?

That's my question as well..

[Coach X]

nah
I'm not saying that's what I'd do but what I think it will happen and that it's not the worst scenario to me. We shall see.

[Kobe'sAchilles]

Chinook: Spurs just bought out their best defender
:lmao

[John B]

I really like Huestis’ athleticism. I hope he keeps improving to warrant that spot. Much hype on Moore at his signing, but I don’t really see it yet. Eubanks is NBA-ready but meh.. At least I hope Spurs did not decide for Gasol’s sake, but truly clearing spot to bring some defensive help. Funny how Woj tweet on Pau eligible to sign with playoff hopeful. What Spurs is not?

[baseline bum]

Just a simple question, does anyone of you have a single Pau moment? like seriously one good highlight of his tenure?


My favorite Pau moment was Tspence reporting the signing and then Don Harris losing his shit when he got scooped.

[widowmaker]

I feel like it was his pushing to get traded or released wanted to get himself off a sinking ship.

[baseline bum]

I feel like it was his pushing to get traded or released wanted to get himself off a sinking ship.

That faggot is the one who sunk the ship.

[r0drig0lac]

That faggot is the one who sunk the ship.

[monty4329]

That's the Spurs way. LMAO at anyone who thinks the Spurs did this to benefit themselves. PATFO only cares about making its players happy. Basketball isn't a business to the Spurs' brass, it's a family function filled with culture, loyalty and respect.

Anything wrong in that?

[monty4329]

Think they probably talking to Gortat polish hammer yall

That would be awsome

[monty4329]

Wow

Such disrespect here.

Pau was definitely on his last legs - but a little respect would be warranted.
Show some class.

Pau -

thanks for being a classy and respectful Spur. Unlike Kawhi - you at least showed respect.

+1

I don't get the hate Gasol gets here. Before the MISDIAGNOSED (Green, Kawhi, Pau...see a trend here?) foot injury, he was playing well. People here hate Gasol and at the same time hope to get Milutinovic soon :rolleyes

[exstatic]

I really like Huestis’ athleticism. I hope he keeps improving to warrant that spot. Much hype on Moore at his signing, but I don’t really see it yet. Eubanks is NBA-ready but meh.. At least I hope Spurs did not decide for Gasol’s sake, but truly clearing spot to bring some defensive help. Funny how Woj tweet on Pau eligible to sign with playoff hopeful. What Spurs is not?
Look at their overall stat lines. Moore is WAY better. Huestis is exactly what he’s always been on offense, a boat anchor. Don’t be fooled by a few YouTube highlights.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1101869780439572481

[Spurs Homer]

+1

I don't get the hate Gasol gets here. Before the MISDIAGNOSED (Green, Kawhi, Pau...see a trend here?) foot injury, he was playing well. People here hate Gasol and at the same time hope to get Milutinovic soon :rolleyes

Yup

baffling


I never got the Parker hate and the disrespect when he chose to go to Charlotte -

add to that - the Kawhi dik-sucking -

and it feels like a lot of bandwagoners are hanging out here.

[MoSpur02]

2.5 million? Meh

[baseline bum]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1101869780439572481

Fuck. For only $2.5 million of savings they should have just kept him and seen if they could trade his sorry ass in the summer.

[Trill Clinton]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1101869780439572481

class act

[MultiTroll]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1101869780439572481
So, translation that means Pau extorted how much?

[Hoops Czar]

Fuck. For only $2.5 million of savings they should have just kept him and seen if they could trade his sorry ass in the summer.
That's the point. Spurs didn't do Pau's buyout for their benefit. They should have just let him rot on the bench as backup insurance. The biggest do nothibg FO in professional sports. Even when they have ca chance to help the organization, they do nothing.

[Russ]

Fuck. For only $2.5 million of savings they should have just kept him and seen if they could trade his sorry ass in the summer.

The Spurs want to be seen as a player-friendly organization.

It's one of the few things they can control and they (wisely) pursue it as a matter of faith.

[baseline bum]

That's the point. Spurs didn't do Pau's buyout for their benefit. They should have just let him rot on the bench as backup insurance. The biggest do nothibg FO in professional sports. Even when they have ca chance to help the organization, they do nothing.

LOL Cavs winning the 07 Finals

[baseline bum]

The Spurs want to be seen as a player-friendly organization.

It's one of the few things they can control and they (wisely) pursue it as gospel.

Might as well have sent Kawhi to LA too then?

[Hoops Czar]

class act
Certainly on Pau's behalf. I expected him to demand his full salary plus his plane ticket to Millauakee. I'm pleasantly surprised.

[exstatic]

2.5 million? Meh

He was owed about 4 for the rest of this season, and like 6 next year, so that’s like a 25% discount. Not horrible.

[Hoops Czar]

LOL Cavs winning the 07 Finals
Lol, Lakers are contenders. Lol, Lebron to Spurs. Do it RC! Lol Baseline Bum''s reading comprehension.

[Russ]

Might as well have sent Kawhi to LA too then?

Being player-friendly doesn't mean you do your rivals favors.

The Spurs don't don't ever help the Lakers, they only put their players in position to do what they want.

[MoSpur02]

He was owed about 4 for the rest of this season, and like 6 next year, so that’s like a 25% discount. Not horrible.

Yeah. I'm cool with it. Wish they've traded him, but obviously no one wanted him or the Spurs would've had to have given up a draft pick.

[MultiTroll]

So 7.5 million just to leave. :rollin And be able to begin earning more immediately with the Bucks.

Got to love our society.

[RC_Drunkford]

so what's the cap hit next season? 5 million? Can they stretch those?

[widowmaker]

Na i don’t think so ill be the first to eat my words if somehow the spurs save their season and go deep in the playoffs. Although gasol is done flat out but this teams problems ate deeper than that.

[daslicer]

Lol, Lakers are contenders. Lol, Lebron to Spurs. Do it RC! Lol Baseline Bum''s reading comprehension.

:lol at you trying to be slick when you stated that you never posted here before '10. Your stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

[offset formation]

:lol at you trying to be slick when you stated that you never posting here before '10. Your stupidity never ceases to amaze me.

It's pathetic.

[MultiTroll]

2016-17
San Antonio Spurs (https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2017.html)
NBA (https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2017.html)
$15,500,000


2017-18
San Antonio Spurs (https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/SAS/2018.html)
NBA (https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_2018.html)
$16,000,000

[MultiTroll]

So with this years so far and the buyout, what does Pau's total extortion from the Spurs come out to be?

(BTW he was paid 7 mil a year both years on Chicago Bulls.
Popped raised him double.)