Spurs Shopping Aldridge and DeRozan

[Dejounte]

DDR to Charlotte isn't happening. They almost have to include Rozier for salary. Even then assuming the Spurs won't go over the lux tax threshold then they would have to include at least 2 other players. They could use Cody Zeller if the play is to get their draft pick, but beyond that why would the Spurs add another guard to the rotation?

This is Michael Jordan the GM we're talking about.

[Dejounte]

Repeating myself, but Rozier and PJ Washington works. Obviously, Charlotte would have to reach an agreement with DD and his representation that he would stay.

I know Kobe is DeMar's idol, but I think Jordan would be the next best thing for him as far as appeal.

[Degoat]

It probably doesn’t mean anything, he’s probably just supporting his teammate after missing the all star game but Keldon randomly posted a picture to his Instagram story of Demar dunking the ball.

[Dejounte]

It probably doesn’t mean anything, he’s probably just supporting his teammate after missing the all star game but Keldon randomly posted a picture to his Instagram story of Demar dunking the ball.

It's Dejounte's activity on his social media that has me on edge. He's been very dramatic lately.

[Dejounte]

Fuck, I'd probably be willing to add a 1st to the deal. PJ Washington is not a bad player.

MJ would probably love to finally have a "big 3" in LaMelo, DeMar, and Hayward.

[Collins21]

Fuck, I'd probably be willing to add a 1st to the deal. PJ Washington is not a bad player.

MJ would probably love to finally have a "big 3" in LaMelo, DeMar, and Hayward.

The dude you posted was wrong about everything he posted about during the draft and Free Agency. He was the guy said the Spurs were really trying to get Horford.

[Dejounte]

The dude you posted was wrong about everything he posted about during the draft and Free Agency. He was the guy said the Spurs were really trying to get Horford.

Things fall through sometimes. I seem to be recall him being on point about a couple things. Not sure what. rankingtear is a big follower of his, so he should know. Not saying I know the guy is for sure legit, but it's fun to talk about.

[Degoat]

Things fall through sometimes. I seem to be recall him being on point about a couple things. Not sure what. rankingtear (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=44897) is a big follower of his, so he should know. Not saying I know the guy is for sure legit, but it's fun to talk about.

I wanna say he predicted very early on that the hawks were interested in Bogdan and Gallo and they signed both of those guys

[exstatic]

Fuck, I'd probably be willing to add a 1st to the deal. PJ Washington is not a bad player.

MJ would probably love to finally have a "big 3" in LaMelo, DeMar, and Hayward.

I was trying to find a way to flip Lonnie, but the salaries would require adding another young player from CHA. We can only take one more contract than we send out, so they can’t send us a couple of end of roster guys.

[Dejounte]

It makes sense for both teams:

Murray/ Tre/ Q
White/ Rozier
Keldon/ KBD
Washington/ Luka
Poeltl/ LMA/ Eubanks

Add Mills in there and Lonnie if you can.

Edit: Gay too, if possible.

[talkspurs]

Cha needs a big more then they would DDR. If we could send them LMA for something that would be good.

[tbdog]

Why rozier? His contract is poor. He is a below average defender and worse offensive player. Am I missing something here? Also, 3 guards plus mills plus Walker plus Trey.

[Dejounte]

Cha needs a big more then they would DDR. If we could send them LMA for something that would be good.

To me, they seem more concerned about star names than roster fit.


Why rozier? His contract is poor. He is a below average defender and worse offensive player. Am I missing something here? Also, 3 guards plus mills plus Walker plus Trey.

Methinks it helps the transaction happen easier because the numbers match up. We need some type of chucker when Mills is gone.

[Dejounte]

Here's what Hornets fans think of PJ:

https://www.reddit.com/r/CharlotteHornets/comments/lyg8ym/who_should_the_fo_value_more_right_now_miles_or_pj/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share

TLDR: most would trade PJ before Miles Bridges despite PJ being the newer player.

[Dejounte]

https://youtu.be/vuRIGSMhClA

PJ can play the 5.

There's your answer for our hole at backup 5.

Sell the house for PJ. Send future firsts if you have to. The fit is undeniable.


i was trying to find a way to flip lonnie, but the salaries would require adding another young player from cha. we can only take one more contract than we send out, so they can’t send us a couple of end of roster guys.

Don't they have cap space to absorb players?

[TD 21]

Maybe as a sign and trade Rozier for DeRozan could work. Right now, it doesn't work salary wise and there's no other obvious piece that would do so (Washington is a pipe dream).

Granted, one of Rozier, Graham or Monk is most likely gone before next season, but Rozier is significantly cheaper than DeRozan and a better fit with Hayward and Ball.

He fits the type I could see the Spurs pursuing though. Youngish veteran, who can create his own shot/shoot. Would fit well in a mostly 3 guard rotation with Murray and White and they could play together some.

[exstatic]

https://youtu.be/vuRIGSMhClA

PJ can play the 5.

There's your answer for our hole at backup 5.

Sell the house for PJ. Send future firsts if you have to. The fit is undeniable.



Don't they have cap space to absorb players?

The DD for Rozier/PJ trade is already lopsided.

[exstatic]

Maybe as a sign and trade Rozier for DeRozan could work. Right now, it doesn't work salary wise and there's no other obvious piece that would do so (Washington is a pipe dream).

Granted, one of Rozier, Graham or Monk is most likely gone before next season, but Rozier is significantly cheaper than DeRozan and a better fit with Hayward and Ball.

He fits the type I could see the Spurs pursuing though. Youngish veteran, who can create his own shot/shoot. Would fit well in a mostly 3 guard rotation with Murray and White and they could play together some.

They want to make the playoffs, and they likely will miss, or just squeeze in with Rozier and the kiddies. They’ve wanted DD for a while. He can probably get them into the top 4-5 in the East. They’re not liking to contend, just show well.

[Dejounte]

Actually...

Remember the Vucevic rumor?

"The Heat, Spurs, Celtics, and Hornets have all expressed significant interest in acquiring All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, league sources say."

Maybe this is connected to that? Hmmm.....

[Maddog]

Just don't see it.
Rozier has played better than I ever expected, but he is a small combo guard
Also I don't see how DDR moves them much further. He takes the ball out of Ball's hands. As stated earlier Rozier fits best with the team they have.

[spurraider21]

is rozier even a combo guard? he's pretty small. basically just a PG, but with Mills expiring, we definitely have room for him in the future. can play alongside either of murray/white.

washington aint bad and he's under contract cheap for another season.

the pieces are good fits, and while i'm not sure we get better this year, its a nice move looking forward to the near future with the caveat that it does limit our potentially activity in the summer (john collins dreams, etc)

[tbdog]

Rozier contract is little more than Murray and White, but expires after next season. His contract goes down in value though. Just not sure why Spurs would invest just over 40 mil in guards. PG's at that. At least DDR can play 1 to 4.

Maybe something along the lines of this.

http://www.espn.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=y8ma53qa

[rankingtear]

The dude you posted was wrong about everything he posted about during the draft and Free Agency. He was the guy said the Spurs were really trying to get Horford.

There was a rumor before of a Rozier and Bertans swap from another insider. Not the first time Rozier was linked to us.

He got the Wiseman trade months before national media is reporting it.
He also said we would pick Vassell if we stay at 11 and he drops.

[exstatic]

There was a rumor before of a Rozier and Bertans swap from another insider. Not the first time Rozier was linked to us.

He got the Wiseman trade months before national media is reporting it.
He also said we would pick Vassell if we stay at 11 and he drops.

Uh oh. You said the W word.

[CGD]

No doubt Spurs gotta move one of them and perhaps both, but depending on what/who they get in return. Moving Aldridge should be priority #1. He doesn’t fit, defense sucks, and has checked out (IMO). The sad thing is that his value currently sucks. The Spurs could only hope that a team wanting to shred salary next offseason will take Aldridge, but that usually means they want a young up and coming player in return. The other option would be a contending team desperately wanting a big that they feel can push them deep into the playoffs. Not sure there is a team out that sees Aldridge as that player. Maybe Boston? Portland? The return from those teams is weak though. A team like Orlando might trade Vucevic, but would they want Aldridge? Only if they are that desperate to rid themselves of his contract, which isn’t bad at all. They would want someone like Walker in return though.

If it’s LMA and Walker for Vuc, it’s a no brainer. Orlando will want more, or one of White or Keldon.

[CGD]

Adding Rozier would be stupid.

Moving DDR would have to be for some combination of two of Bridges, Washington, and a pick. (+Cody Zeller for matching)

[rankingtear]

At least 2 spurs reporters are hinting an LMA buyout. I think it was Tom Petrini saying LMA would not come back after the break on Locked on Spurs. He is unhappy on the bench he said..

I like Khem Birch as a back up center if that happens.

[KobesAchilles]

At least 2 spurs reporters are hinting an LMA buyout. I think it was Tom Petrini saying LMA would not come back after the break on Locked on Spurs. He is unhappy on the bench he said..

I like Khem Birch as a back up center if that happens.
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[exstatic]

At least 2 spurs reporters are hinting an LMA buyout. I think it was Tom Petrini saying LMA would not come back after the break on Locked on Spurs. He is unhappy on the bench he said..

I like Khem Birch as a back up center if that happens.

I was pretty sure that would be the case. The only way we get even a small asset is if someone doesn’t want to compete on the buyout market, and maybe throws us a second rounder. I knew he had to be unhappy. They basically shut him down. I think both the hip, and the stomach thing were ruses to avoid tagging him with DNP/ CDs. He only was activated to play when we were short handed due to COVID.

[Thomas82]

That's my view as well...the earlier talk about Vuc (giving up way to much) to play behind Poeltl (as some suggested) is similar to this imo. Love is fine as a backup C and is similar to Vuc in some respects. Yes, he's way overpaid but an unprotected 1st would mitigate that...

My thoughts exactly.

[R. DeMurre]

It makes sense for both teams:

Murray/ Tre/ Q
White/ Rozier
Keldon/ KBD
Washington/ Luka
Poeltl/ LMA/ Eubanks

Add Mills in there and Lonnie if you can.

Edit: Gay too, if possible.

You're trading Vassell in this scenario?

[Collins21]

There was a rumor before of a Rozier and Bertans swap from another insider. Not the first time Rozier was linked to us.

He got the Wiseman trade months before national media is reporting it.
He also said we would pick Vassell if we stay at 11 and he drops.

He also kept mentioning some mega trade that never happened. H e also said the Clippers and the Spurs were talking about a Derozan trade.

[LCM]

Why wouldn't we do a three way with Cleveland and Toronto. Hasn't Toronto talked of wanting Drummond. Plus, Cleveland has said they are going to hold on to Drummond til the last minute to try and get a pick. They want to get more than the 2nd rd pick they used to get him. So do this:

Cleveland - LMA/2023 1st Rd (Spurs) - Cavs buyout LMA and they have a 1st rd pick
Toronto - Drummond/2021 2nd Rd (Spurs) - or send LW4 and keep pick
Spurs - Lowery/2022 2nd Rd (Cavs) - reunites with DeRozen, quarterbacks the second unit

At the very least you try and get something for LMA. He's going to get bought out regardless so he can play with Dame in Portland.

Lowrey, Drummond, and LMA have contracts in the same ballpark and all expiring.

[R. DeMurre]

Why wouldn't we do a three way with Cleveland and Toronto. Hasn't Toronto talked of wanting Drummond. Plus, Cleveland has said they are going to hold on to Drummond til the last minute to try and get a pick. They want to get more than the 2nd rd pick they used to get him. So do this:

Cleveland - LMA/2023 1st Rd (Spurs) - Cavs buyout LMA and they have a 1st rd pick
Toronto - Drummond/2021 2nd Rd (Spurs) - or send LW4 and keep pick
Spurs - Lowery/2022 2nd Rd (Cavs) - reunites with DeRozen, quarterbacks the second unit

At the very least you try and get something for LMA. He's going to get bought out regardless so he can play with Dame in Portland.

Lowrey, Drummond, and LMA have contracts in the same ballpark and all expiring.

Giving up a 1st rd pick to get Lowry, who turns 35 this month? I like Lowry, but a 35 year old PG is just not something the Spurs need.

[LCM]

Giving up a 1st rd pick to get Lowry, who turns 35 this month? I like Lowry, but a 35 year old PG is just not something the Spurs need.

That's very understandable. It's going to be very interesting how it all shakes out. But, LMA most likely isn't going to suit up in a Spurs jersey again.

[Chillen]

Could you imagine if LMA get's bought out and signs with Brooklyn. They would have Durant, Irving, Harden, Griffin, D. Jordan, Green, Aldridge just to name a few.

[td4mvp2k]

Could you imagine if LMA get's bought out and signs with Brooklyn. They would have Durant, Irving, Harden, Griffin, D. Jordan, Green, Aldridge just to name a few.
i'd rather use his salary to make a move tbh

[Degoat]

Think it will be telling tomorrow if LMA plays imo

[daslicer]

Could you imagine if LMA get's bought out and signs with Brooklyn. They would have Durant, Irving, Harden, Griffin, D. Jordan, Green, Aldridge just to name a few.

The Nets are waiting up on Drummond. I could see LMA potentially going to the Lakers. Lakers are desperate right now for more size.

[duncan2k5]

It's Dejounte's activity on his social media that has me on edge. He's been very dramatic lately.

He has...but he strikes me as an emotional guy...but at least he seems self contained and isn't out getting into actual problems...the occasional social media stuff I chalk it up to being something someone in his generation and upbringing does

[duncan2k5]

Why rozier? His contract is poor. He is a below average defender and worse offensive player. Am I missing something here? Also, 3 guards plus mills plus Walker plus Trey.

I don't want Rozier either, but that's because we already have enough guards...but to say he is a bad offensive player leads me to wonder if some of u watch basketball outside of the spurs

[duncan2k5]

is rozier even a combo guard? he's pretty small. basically just a PG, but with Mills expiring, we definitely have room for him in the future. can play alongside either of murray/white.

washington aint bad and he's under contract cheap for another season.

the pieces are good fits, and while i'm not sure we get better this year, its a nice move looking forward to the near future with the caveat that it does limit our potentially activity in the summer (john collins dreams, etc)

Rozier is definitely a combo guard...he is more of a SG than a pg, tbh

[Dejounte]

There was a rumor before of a Rozier and Bertans swap from another insider. Not the first time Rozier was linked to us.

He got the Wiseman trade months before national media is reporting it.
He also said we would pick Vassell if we stay at 11 and he drops.


Uh oh. You said the W word.

Nope, finding no post about a supposed Wiseman trade from NBASupes. Perhaps you had it confused with another guy. Let's not push this false narrative again because we all wish it was true.

Here is what he did say:

"GS is a major lean for Deni. They really have decided that's their guy."

Perhaps his draft info is hit and miss.

[rankingtear]

Nope, finding no post about a supposed Wiseman trade from NBASupes. Perhaps you had it confused with another guy. Let's not push this false narrative again because we all wish it was true.

Here is what he did say:

"GS is a major lean for Deni. They really have decided that's their guy."

Perhaps his draft info is hit and miss.

He said watch out for GS and SA on draft day. If teams higher than us had the 11 pick they can trade for 2 etc.

Wiseman interest was said before that something about spurs did their homework on Wiseman.

Deni was probably a pick away from dropping to 11 maybe that is still true. He said Jalen Smith to PHX early on, something about reminding them of Kurt Thomas.

It is not that hard to piece together, sometimes the tea leaves is the only thing you get.

[Dejounte]

He said watch out for GS and SA on draft day. If teams higher than us had the 11 pick they can trade for 2 etc.

Wiseman interest was said before that something about spurs did their homework on Wiseman.

Deni was probably a pick away from dropping to 11 maybe that is still true. He said Jalen Smith to PHX early on, something about reminding them of Kurt Thomas.

It is not that hard to piece together, sometimes the tea leaves is the only thing you get.

Is this the post you're referring to?

https://www.hawksquawk.net/topic/431653-ask-supes/page/150/?tab=comments#comment-1032943

I mean, if the Spurs weren't doing their homework on every prospect, then there's something wrong. The Spurs also worked out Deni. There's other pieces like that in this but we tend to ignore those and jump straight to one idea because we prefer that one more.

[tbdog]

I don't want Rozier either, but that's because we already have enough guards...but to say he is a bad offensive player leads me to wonder if some of u watch basketball outside of the spurs

I meant, worst that DDR.

[rankingtear]

Is this the post you're referring to?

https://www.hawksquawk.net/topic/431653-ask-supes/page/150/?tab=comments#comment-1032943

I mean, if the Spurs weren't doing their homework on every prospect, then there's something wrong. The Spurs also worked out Deni. There's other pieces like that in this but we tend to ignore those and jump straight to one idea because we prefer that one more.

No not that. Don't remember that one. Your the one still snooping their forum , why bring him up if you think he is just throwing stuff out there.

[MultiTroll]

To be fair to Pop, LMA has dropped off a cliff that I don’t think anyone saw coming this quickly. They gave him time to work it out, 21 games, and then, other than covering COVID shortages for 3 games, he hasn’t played at all.
:cry Muh touches :cry while Kwa was leading us to a potential Chip in 2016-17?
Denver playoff series, culminating in Game 7s quit and subsequent interview? :lmao

It's been obvious as hell where this guys heart is, or rather isn't. To the point, there was no reason to try to fit him in with the Young Core.
Now we get in return for him......

Nothing.

[exstatic]

:cry Muh touches :cry while Kwa was leading us to a potential Chip in 2016-17?
Denver playoff series, culminating in Game 7s quit and subsequent interview? :lmao

It's been obvious as hell where this guys heart is, or rather isn't. To the point, there was no reason to try to fit him in with the Young Core.
Now we get in return for him......

Nothing.

Exactly what we gave up for him. I’d rather he walk than take on a bad contract just to “ get something”. He has no value at this point.

I’ll never give you an argument about his heart, but he was a plus player up until the shutdown last year. Made 3 ASGs wearing S&B. I don’t even think his detractors would have predicted that his game would just drop off a cliff this year.

[BillMc]

All theories aside, have there been any serious talks going on? Vuc or Rozier are the only ones even mentioned.

[Leetonidas]

All theories aside, have there been any serious talks going on? Vuc or Rozier are the only ones even mentioned.

We won't know until a trade actually happens as usual imo. Considering the Spurs havent made an in season deal since 2014 I wouldn't hold my breath. But we only get whispers of rumors that SA in 'interested' in a player. But SA holds their cards pretty close to the chest so it's hard to ever really know what they're doing behind the scenes

[BillMc]

We won't know until a trade actually happens as usual imo. Considering the Spurs havent made an in season deal since 2014 I wouldn't hold my breath. But we only get whispers of rumors that SA in 'interested' in a player. But SA holds their cards pretty close to the chest so it's hard to ever really know what they're doing behind the scenes

Yeah, you're right of course.

People mention Orlando wants DD. Can we get picks instead of Vuc (who doesn't really thrill me)?. Can they absorb DD's salary? Do they have picks to trade?

[BillMc]

Not sure if this was posted. Magic want a big haul for Vucevic.

https://news4sanantonio.com/sports/magic-want-a-monster-haul-for-vucevic

[mo7888]

Yeah, you're right of course.

People mention Orlando wants DD. Can we get picks instead of Vuc (who doesn't really thrill me)?. Can they absorb DD's salary? Do they have picks to trade?

They could...they have Fournier and Ennis as expiring and could add another $5mill in 2 year contracts to make the numbers work... They could add a 1st.... but, all reports seem like they want to sell ...this would require them changing their approach and becoming buyers....but they could do it if they wanted too..

[BillMc]

They could...they have Fournier and Ennis as expiring and could add another $5mill in 2 year contracts to make the numbers work... They could add a 1st.... but, all reports seem like they want to sell ...this would require them changing their approach and becoming buyers....but they could do it if they wanted too..

Thank you my friend for the clarification!

[LCM]

Orlando is looking like they aren't going to trade anyone at deadline. Gordon will have one year left on his contract and it decreases next year. Vooch is saying publicly, he doesn't want to leave. If Gordon is traded to improve the team, it will be in the offseason with more suitors giving a bigger return. They will keep losing this year, but that just puts them in a position to be in the hunt for picks 1-5 in the draft because of the draft lottery odds.

My speculation would be they target Kuminga in the draft. Try to resign Fournier, get Fultz and Isaac back, trade Gordon for picks and bench help. They could roll a line up of Fultz, Fournier, Kuminga, Isaac, Vooch with Ross, Carter Williams, Aminu, Okekee, and Anthony coming off the bench. Don't think Magic will do any trades til offseason.

[Dejounte]

Don't think we will do a (big) trade either. Any trade that gives away 3+ rotation players and 3 new ones is basically forfeiting the season. With as many games we have in the second half of the season, you need guys who know the system.

[mo7888]

Thank you my friend for the clarification!

Anytime!

[exstatic]

Good. I want no part of tha abortion of a proposed DJ/Poeltl/picks -> Vuc trade. Fuck that shit.

[slick'81]

Lma value is worth about nothing right now.

[LCM]

Lma value is worth about nothing right now.

Don't tell nbaanalysis.net! They think Boston would trade Theis, Nesmith, 2021 1st rd pick, and 2021 2nd rd pick (via OKC) for LMA!! :lmao

[MoSpur02]

Per Woj, Spurs and LaMarcus agreed for him not to come back. He will look elsewhere to play.

[MoSpur02]

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1369803601724506122?s=21

[MoSpur02]

That’s all she wrote for Aldridge as part of the Spurs.

[Seventyniner]

Wow. Pour one out, I guess. He gave the Spurs some good games, but I don't think his #12 will be joining Bowen's to say the least.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1369803601724506122?s=21

PARTY TIME!!!!

[TheGreatYacht]

Great way of absolutely throwing away any little leverage you had in trades lmao. He’s going to 100% get bought out. Quote this if I’m wrong.

[MoSpur02]

Per Woj, Spurs are engaged in different trade scenarios.

[Dejounte]

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f8/bc/a2/f8bca2da7e5219da48c432dfec6b20b2.gif

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f8/bc/a2/f8bca2da7e5219da48c432dfec6b20b2.gif

[Seventyniner]

That leaves only two holdovers from the 2016-2017 squad that got Zaza'd: Murray and Mills.

I'd be quite surprised if a team trades for Aldridge's contract, so it's likely just a matter of how much money he is willing to give up in a buyout.

[duncan2k5]

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1369803601724506122?s=21

I have to say it...once again I'm right...but it's cool tho... Let's hope we trade him and at least get a pick

[timtonymanu]

I don’t care what he did on those two seasons for the Spurs when Nephew left. He was never a winner. And his #12 definitely should not go on the rafters. It was always Bowen’s. Good riddance.

[Mugen]

Great news tbh. They probably have something in the works and just putting the finishing touches.

As long as they don't take any long-term money back, it's all good. But knowing this FO's recent trading history, I'm still terrified :lol

[GB20]

Lukas is the happiest person on earth right now about LA’s news.

[TimDunkem]

Great news tbh. They probably have something in the works and just putting the finishing touches.

As long as they don't take any long-term money back, it's all good. But knowing this FO's recent trading history, I'm still terrified :lol

They'll get an expiring and future second and that will be it.

[Gorepopovich]

Luka time!!!

[Gorepopovich]

No. East conf.

[Robz4000]

Great news tbh. They probably have something in the works and just putting the finishing touches.

As long as they don't take any long-term money back, it's all good. But knowing this FO's recent trading history, I'm still terrified :lol

They're gonna end up buying him out. He'll be generous and give back $10.

[Mugen]

They'll get an expiring and future second and that will be it.

Works for me tbh.

[Ditty]

Heat are the rumored team they are working on a trade with.

[TimDunkem]

Works for me tbh.

I'm just happy he's gone.

[TimDunkem]

Heat are the rumored team they are working on a trade with.

Myers Leonard!

[Mugen]

Myers Leonard!
ducks getting that jersey purchase ready to go

[Ron Swanson]

ducks getting that jersey purchase ready to go

:lol

[spurraider21]

will still overall look back fondly at LMA's tenure with the spurs. even up until last year, his defense was surprisingly good. and yeah, a premier FA chose the spurs, thats always a big deal. but his game fell off a cliff, and i always thought he was the kind of guy that would age a lot more gracefully.

it was definitely time. just wish they moved him during the draft when he would have had more value

[duncan2k5]

I don’t care what he did on those two seasons for the Spurs when Nephew left. He was never a winner. And his #12 definitely should not go on the rafters. It was always Bowen’s. Good riddance.

This...dude pouted his entire time here...made it difficult to root for him

[duncan2k5]

will still overall look back fondly at LMA's tenure with the spurs. even up until last year, his defense was surprisingly good. and yeah, a premier FA chose the spurs, thats always a big deal. but his game fell off a cliff, and i always thought he was the kind of guy that would age a lot more gracefully.

it was definitely time. just wish they moved him during the draft when he would have had more value

Or 3 years ago when I said that would be our best move as an organization

[BackHome]

It’s not a good look for the Spurs first KY and now LMA not even going to mention Bertrand and the Morris deal

[timtonymanu]

It’s not a good look for the Spurs first KY and now LMA not even going to mention Bertrand and the Morris deal

Nephew is the biggest cancer of all time. Aldridge has always been a loser and stats first guy and quit on Portland once only to come crying back to them again. Morris has always been a knucklehead. Not the Spurs fault other than they showed poor judgement in trusting these guys.

[MoSpur02]

I don’t want anyone the Heat have to offer that they’ll make available.

[slick'81]

I don’t want anyone the Heat have to offer that they’ll make available.


Lma is done with sa. Lets be grateful if the spurs can still move his ass for anything of value

[Prime BEEF]

This...dude pouted his entire time here...made it difficult to root for him
Yup

[monkeypunk]

ducks getting that jersey purchase ready to go

:lol because it's true...

[Seventyniner]

Miami has a ton of expiring contracts. They could easily do a swap of expirings (with the Spurs cutting all of them) for Aldridge that saves the Spurs a few million, giving them breathing room under the tax. Miami is $6M away from the tax itself so the salary disparity can't be too big, but there's some room for a deal there.

[TD 21]

They want to make the playoffs, and they likely will miss, or just squeeze in with Rozier and the kiddies. They’ve wanted DD for a while. He can probably get them into the top 4-5 in the East. They’re not liking to contend, just show well.

DeRozan isn't altering their ceiling and may in fact make them worse due to being a poorer fit.

[Sugus]

Lukas is the happiest person on earth right now about LA’s news.

Lol, Luka proceeded not to play even 2 minutes the first game LMA is out. Let's hope the trend changes, he was showing some good stuff those games pre-AS break.

[MoSpur02]

Aaron Gordon returns from his ankle injury tonight. I’m just saying.

[exstatic]

Miami has a ton of expiring contracts. They could easily do a swap of expirings (with the Spurs cutting all of them) for Aldridge that saves the Spurs a few million, giving them breathing room under the tax. Miami is $6M away from the tax itself so the salary disparity can't be too big, but there's some room for a deal there.

We can only take two contracts in a one player deal. You can’t just have 16 or 18 players under contract, and then cut some to make 15. You can never have more than 15 players on your NBA roster for any reason. Not even with the intent of cutting some. Not even for one second.

[mo7888]

We can only take two contracts in a one player deal. You can’t just have 16 or 18 players under contract, and then cut some to make 15. You can never have more than 15 players on your NBA roster for any reason. Not even with the intent of cutting some. Not even for one second.

We can actually take two more back than we send out if we are taking back just over $4 million in salary less than we're sending out by releasing Lyles just before we file the trade. (I'm not saying we should do that...just noting that we can)

[exstatic]

Lol, Luka proceeded not to play even 2 minutes the first game LMA is out. Let's hope the trend changes, he was showing some good stuff those games pre-AS break.

They’ll need the entire roster to get through this second half schedule. He may not play regular minutes, but he’ll play. They’ll start swapping out 3-4 guys from the rotation for back to backs, and rest games..

[talkspurs]

We can actually take two more back than we send out if we are taking back just over $4 million in salary less than we're sending out by releasing Lyles just before we file the trade. (I'm not saying we should do that...just noting that we can)

Waived Players still count against the cap so it would really save us nothing. We could do LMa for for AI and someone as he has a TO for the second year. but the questions becomes why.

[mo7888]

Waived Players still count against the cap so it would really save us nothing. We could do LMa for for AI and someone as he has a TO for the second year. but the questions becomes why.

They do count against the cap...that's why we'd have to take a little over $4 million less in salary back in a LMA trade for cutting Lyles to work..

[duncan2k5]

Lol, Luka proceeded not to play even 2 minutes the first game LMA is out. Let's hope the trend changes, he was showing some good stuff those games pre-AS break.

My genuine hope is that Pop doesn't want teams to include him in any deal...so he is holding off playing him until after the trade deadline...don't expect to see much from him tbh

[talkspurs]

If toronto is wanting Aldridge and wants to get rid of Lowery then do a LMA and mills for Boucher and Lowery. Dont know what they are wanting for Lowery but would get us another youngish big who a lot like on here. Could also do Rudy instead of mills but we already have so many guards.

[Dverde]

If toronto is wanting Aldridge and wants to get rid of Lowery then do a LMA and mills for Boucher and Lowery. Dont know what they are wanting for Lowery but would get us another youngish big who a lot like on here. Could also do Rudy instead of mills but we already have so many guards.

Why would Toronto want old LMA? Why would old LMA want to be in Toronto? Why would SA want Lowry? None of this makes sense. The teams are swapping player to buy them out? What?

[mo7888]

If toronto is wanting Aldridge and wants to get rid of Lowery then do a LMA and mills for Boucher and Lowery. Dont know what they are wanting for Lowery but would get us another youngish big who a lot like on here. Could also do Rudy instead of mills but we already have so many guards.

Has it been reported anywhere that Toronto is interested in LMA?

[MoSpur02]

Markkanen and Thaddeus Young for Aldridge would be nice. Supposedly Chicago is open to trading both of those players.

[mo7888]

Markkanen and Thaddeus Young for Aldridge would be nice. Supposedly Chicago is open to trading both of those players.

That's the type of trade I want to see.... I want to be a buyer instead of a seller...

[BacktoBasics]

That's the type of trade I want to see.... I want to be a buyer instead of a seller...

This would surely require our 1st or multiple picks. Willing to trade and willing to give away for LA’s corpse are two different things this forum regularly fails to understand.

FWIW this is one of the few trades I’d be all for including a 1st or adding Lonnie to. Markkanen would be huge for us.

[mo7888]

This would surely require our 1st or multiple picks. Willing to trade and willing to give away for LA’s corpse are two different things this forum regularly fails to understand.

FWIW this is one of the few trades I’d be all for including a 1st or adding Lonnie to. Markkanen would be huge for us.

Agreed... I'm for moving our 1st and Lonnie as well for the right deal...