Offseason Index: Draft Prospects and Free Agents

[cd021]

I don't know if anybody has noticed, but Tacko Fall hasn't exactly dominated SL. People who expectd him to be Godzilla because he's so tall are getting a good look at why he went undrafted.

He really doesn't have much skill tbh. He's really tall in a sport where that can be an advantage.

[John B]

I don't know if anybody has noticed, but Tacko Fall hasn't exactly dominated SL. People who expectd him to be Godzilla because he's so tall are getting a good look at why he went undrafted.
It’s also very hard to showcase in summer league a big guy like him without good plays, or a PG who can facilitate for him. I bet Pop could draw up iso plays, touches close to the rim, etc. Boban had the league highest shooting percentage as a Spur. I’m not a fan with his fit with Spur. But Heat should match him with CP3. I bet he’d be better than overhyped Deandre.

[DMC]

IF you held up a "Free Tacko" sign in AT&T center though you'd probably be trampled to death.

[pad300]

Something else we won't do: Figure out a way to pick up Christian Wood (he just got waived)...

[LCM]

Something else we won't do: Figure out a way to pick up Christian Wood (he just got waived)...

There is the third big!!!

[Ignazzz]

Yes for Wood

[pad300]

There is the third big!!!

I think he'd fill the role better than Metu. He also seems to be better than Eubanks.

[LCM]

I think he'd fill the role better than Metu. He also seems to be better than Eubanks.

Played with Milwaukee SL team last year when they were getting Buds system started, killed it. Was a beast in G-League. Was released due to roster technicalities. Danny Ferry, interim GM in NOLA at the time, scoops him up. Averages 16 & 9 over an eight game stretch with some very impressive play in their starting lineup. This guy is 6 11, handles, shoots the 3, rim protection, unselfish passer, rolls and cuts to the rim, but can also pick and pop, runs the floor where he can finish strong or hit a 3 trailing the break. He is a no brainer with the talent available!

[pad300]

Played with Milwaukee SL team last year when they were getting Buds system started, killed it. Was a beast in G-League. Was released due to roster technicalities. Danny Ferry, interim GM in NOLA at the time, scoops him up. Averages 16 & 9 over an eight game stretch with some very impressive play in their starting lineup. This guy is 6 11, handles, shoots the 3, rim protection, unselfish passer, rolls and cuts to the rim, but can also pick and pop, runs the floor where he can finish strong or hit a 3 trailing the break. He is a no brainer with the talent available!

I'd slow the roll a little bit... Sure, he looks good statistically, but he's been cut by ?3? teams now. There may be some issues. Still, I wouldn't mind seeing them try him out.

[cutewizard]

:fro

[John B]

Yes for Christian Wood for 3rd big. 23 yrs old 6’11” with 7’4” wingspan who can shoot the 3.

[RC_Drunkford]

Played with Milwaukee SL team last year when they were getting Buds system started, killed it. Was a beast in G-League. Was released due to roster technicalities. Danny Ferry, interim GM in NOLA at the time, scoops him up. Averages 16 & 9 over an eight game stretch with some very impressive play in their starting lineup. This guy is 6 11, handles, shoots the 3, rim protection, unselfish passer, rolls and cuts to the rim, but can also pick and pop, runs the floor where he can finish strong or hit a 3 trailing the break. He is a no brainer with the talent available!

but is he friends with Lonnie Walker though?

[GusT15]

Yes for Christian Wood for 3rd big. 23 yrs old 6’11” with 7’4” wingspan who can shoot the 3.

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1151597941129453573

:(

[GreekSpursfan]

https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1151597941129453573

:(

No need for that reaction, there is a reason Bud let him go when he was with the Bucks. He's not good enough even for that spot.

[GusT15]

No need for that reaction, there is a reason Bud let him go when he was with the Bucks. He's not good enough even for that spot.

I'm starting to have a positive view about Eubanks so i'm not that downhearted.
I'd still like to see the Spurs working with the tools Wood provides as a player to build on though.I think they'd make a rotational 4-5 out of him.

[GreekSpursfan]

People might find it ridiculous and scoff at the idea but why not get JR Smith for the minimum, he's fresh(didn't play last season), he can shoot the three, he can play defense(especially under Pop) and he has a chip on his shoulder. Bucks gonna get him now. I would take him for the last roster spot just to see if he's got anything left in the tank.

[GreekSpursfan]

I'm starting to have a positive view about Eubanks so i'm not that downhearted.
I'd still like to see the Spurs working with the tools Wood provides as a player to build on though.I think they'd make a rotational 4-5 out of him.

There is no way Pop hasn't asked Buds opinion about him.

[John B]

People might find it ridiculous and scoff at the idea but why not get JR Smith for the minimum, he's fresh(didn't play last season), he can shoot the three, he can play defense(especially under Pop) and he has a chip on his shoulder. Bucks gonna get him now. I would take him for the last roster spot just to see if he's got anything left in the tank.
Cousins, Morris, JR Smith?? Is Meta still playing tbh? :lol

[itzsoweezee]

Hard to believe, but the 3 point shooting on this team will be even worse than last year. Lol

[GreekSpursfan]

Hard to believe, but the 3 point shooting on this team will be even worse than last year. Lol

Thats why i suggested JR as an option. His catch and shoot numbers are good.

[C-Dub]

I don't think that J.R. Smith would get any minutes over any of our guards and his defense and BBIQ is not that good. Spurs are then at the SF and C positions. If LW4 proves he can play at a high level I believe the Spurs will package Patty in a trade to get T. Prince from the Nets because he's not in there plans after this season because Durant will take that SF position when he comes back. Patty will back up Kyrie. I like DDR but if he is not having an allstar type season by the time LW4 is ready to start then the Spurs may have to trade him also because even if we get with of Patty we will still be heavy at SG position with DJM, White, Forbes and LW4 in the regular rotation and may be able to get to get a pretty good PF/C type player that can hit the 3 ball. If this happens the lineup will look something like this:
1. DJM, LW4, Prince, PF/C, LMA
2. White, Forbes, D.C., Gay, Poeltl
3. QW, KJ, Beli, Luka, Metu

I can see this lineup next year and then figure out what to do with LMA the following year.

[Dverde]

Pau Gasol to Portland.

[ICEBARREL]

Pau Gasol to Portland.

I'm gonna enjoy watching other players driving by and scoring all over this Portland's new "Screaming tree"

[Big Empty]

Carmelo have anything to offer?

[John B]

Carmelo have anything to offer?
No defense, ball hog. Will not come off the bench for spot minutes. So nope imo

[Ignazzz]

Anything to offer is better then Melo
he is deep minus player

[gambit1990]

dwight howard would be worth taking a chance on... if he wasn't such a low iq, mentally weak weirdo.

[exstatic]

Carmelo have anything to offer?

Dribbling the air out of the ball, and inefficient chucking.

[Russ]

Anything to offer is better then Melo
he is deep minus player

Is Iverson taken?

[Duncan87]

Emiliano Carchia (https://twitter.com/Sportando) @Sportando (https://twitter.com/Sportando)
about 1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1163889457440993281)
Spurs offer Jeff Ledbetter an Exhibit 10 dealsportando.basketball/en/spurs-offer… (https://t.co/j3JsIt6bL4) via @NicolaLupo99 (https://twitter.com/NicolaLupo99)

[exstatic]

Emiliano Carchia (https://twitter.com/Sportando) @Sportando (https://twitter.com/Sportando)
about 1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1163889457440993281)
Spurs offer Jeff Ledbetter an Exhibit 10 dealsportando.basketball/en/spurs-offer… (https://t.co/j3JsIt6bL4) via @NicolaLupo99 (https://twitter.com/NicolaLupo99)

I'm guessing they want him to stay past the point where he could reasonably catch on overseas. There can be a bonus in these deals, but you have to stay with the g-league team past a certain date to collect it. This seems like a move towards stabilizing the PG position in Austin, with an eye towards developing the kids, KJ, Luka, and 'Spoon.

[Pavlov]

Emiliano Carchia (https://twitter.com/Sportando) @Sportando (https://twitter.com/Sportando)
about 1 hour ago (https://twitter.com/Sportando/status/1163889457440993281)
Spurs offer Jeff Ledbetter an Exhibit 10 dealsportando.basketball/en/spurs-offer… (https://t.co/j3JsIt6bL4) via @NicolaLupo99 (https://twitter.com/NicolaLupo99)Dude had a weird situation last season. He left the team in January to play in Mexico for a team not sanctioned by FIBA -- so officially he was kind of AWOL. To my knowledge Austin retained his returning player rights but an Exhibit 10 deal with the mothership will definitely discourage him from leaving midseason again.

[benfti]

I don’t know if anyone watched the two Team USA v Australia warm up games, but I’d be calling Jock Landale’s agent

[99 Problems]

His finishing at the rim and touch off the glass will benefit from fine turning tbh.. however his blocks without fouling must have caught Pop’s eye tbh. Is there something Chris Anstey (Aussie/Mavs)about him ?

[dabom6]

timvp when do I get dabom unbanned? I need to make some threads for this next coming season.

[Big P]

Good for Ledbetter...he deserves it...he's been a trooper all these years.

[exstatic]

timvp when do I get dabom unbanned? I need to make some threads for this next coming season.

Hopefully never.

[BatManu20]

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[Nobull]

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Why?

[Pavlov]

Why?He's a really good bench PG in the G-League and that will help keep him from leaving Austin midseason to get paid elsewhere.

[SpursDynasty85]

Why?

Trying to land him a spot on another roster for his hardwork and dedication to the Austin Spurs is my guess. He also coaches out there so guys like Walker, Weatherspoon, and Keldon benefit. Looks good on a resume too.

[Dejounte]

Ledbetter has become good friends with Samanic. He will show him the ropes and in turn Samanic will feel welcome and learn about humility.

[ceperez]

Ledbetter has become good friends with Samanic. He will show him the ropes and in turn Samanic will feel welcome and learn about humility.

If Samanic can become as good as Ledbetter, meaning a 6'10" guy with moves and shooting like a guard, then he obviously would be part of the rotation. Ledbetter isn't NBA material due to his size and lack of athleticism.

[Dverde]

Ledbetter has become good friends with Samanic. He will show him the ropes and in turn Samanic will feel welcome and learn about humility.

Show him the ropes on how to be g-league scrub? Spurs have staff that can babysit him through his travels.

[gambit1990]

Why?
:pop:

[sasaint]

Why?

Ledbetter is essentially in the coaching pipeline now.

[Duncan87]

Spurs just waived Ledbetter. Wonder who there bringing in?

[Duncan87]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1141534603599110144/vIU6lNps_normal.jpg (https://twitter.com/JShawNBA)JD Shaw (https://twitter.com/JShawNBA) @JShawNBA (https://twitter.com/JShawNBA)
3 minutes ago (https://twitter.com/JShawNBA/status/1176839036964659201)
The San Antonio Spurs have waived Jeff Ledbetter, who signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the team earlier this month, league sources tell @HoopsRu (https://twitter.com/HoopsRumors)