Training Camp: 2021-22 Season

[ace3g]

With camps opening soon for most teams; per NBA.com Sept. 28: Training camp begins

CUIm_TTNNXM

[heyheymymy]

When was the last camp that had such heavy implications for the regular season in terms of roster and system?

Seems like there is a lot to sort out here.

[John B]

With camps opening soon for most teams; per NBA.com Sept. 28: Training camp begins

CUIm_TTNNXM

Was that on Luka? :lol

[KingKev]

When was the last camp that had such heavy implications for the regular season in terms of roster and system?

Seems like there is a lot to sort out here.

It’s kinda like sorting through junk mail after a few weeks
of vacay. I’d be surprised if Pop is even engaged which may be a good thing.

[Degoat]

So is Joe Wies the only 2 way player we have?

[Joseph Kony]

Nice to for the team to having a training camp again finally :tu

[NASpurs]

Is Forbes still on the team?



Fvck!

[FutureMan]

Time is flying! When is the last day the Spurs have to get the roster to 15??

[Dejounte]

1st clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
KBD <> Samanic
Eubanks <> Landale

2nd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
Keldon <> Spurs staffer
Eubanks <> Landale

3rd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Tre Jones <> White
Offscreen <> Forbes
Keldon <> Wieskamp
Poeltl <> Aminu

4th clip

-McDermott shooting
-Landale, Poeltl doing drills together

[baseline bum]

Is Forbes still on the team?



Fvck!

That little fucker better bring us lots of lottery balls

[John B]

1st clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
KBD <> Samanic
Eubanks <> Landale

2nd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
Keldon <> Spurs staffer
Eubanks <> Landale

3rd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Tre Jones <> White
Offscreen <> Forbes
Keldon <> Wieskamp
Poeltl <> Aminu

4th clip

-McDermott shooting
-Landale, Poeltl doing drills together

Man I’d pay ticket for that Landale vs Eubanks UFC match-up :lol

[XDT76]

1st clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
KBD <> Samanic
Eubanks <> Landale

2nd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Vassell <> Primo
Keldon <> Spurs staffer
Eubanks <> Landale

3rd clip matchups

Team 1 <> Team 2
Tre Jones <> White
Offscreen <> Forbes
Keldon <> Wieskamp
Poeltl <> Aminu

4th clip

-McDermott shooting
-Landale, Poeltl doing drills together

Thanks man, I kept wondering who is the guy guarding KJ in the 2nd clip. Seems like other than DjM and Walker, everyone is back.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1441147812968681480

[John B]

Dejounte Murray announces on Instagram that he's gotten his first Covid-19 vaccination shot citing that wanting to be around his teammates and protecting his friends and family was a major reason for getting his vaccine.

I would think that they all have gotten their vaccinations by now.

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Dejounte Murray announces on Instagram that he's gotten his first Covid-19 vaccination shot citing that wanting to be around his teammates and protecting his friends and family was a major reason for getting his vaccine.

I would think that they all have gotten their vaccinations by now.

That means he played around his 72 yr old coach last season without getting it. I got my shot in early March. He could have gotten it last season, and I guess I just assumed the players did not only to protect themselves, but their coach. Damn. Not sure I find this to be redeeming news in the least.

[buttsR4rebounding]

Dejounte Murray announces on Instagram that he's gotten his first Covid-19 vaccination shot citing that wanting to be around his teammates and protecting his friends and family was a major reason for getting his vaccine.

I would think that they all have gotten their vaccinations by now.

Could mean he will miss the first week or two of training camp.

[offset formation]

Could mean he will miss the first week or two of training camp.

5 weeks from the first shot to be as fully protected as you get from the vaccine If one of the MRNA jabs. 3 weeks if the J&J. But who knows what the Spurs will say about allowing practice while he's developing immunity.

[playblair]

Dejounte Murray announces on Instagram that he's gotten his first Covid-19 vaccination shot citing that wanting to be around his teammates and protecting his friends and family was a major reason for getting his vaccine.

I would think that they all have gotten their vaccinations by now.
u turned this thread into a political thread............ :flipoffu 4 posting this

[John B]

u turned this thread into a political thread............ :flipoffu 4 posting this

Bitch it’s that other guy posting anti-vaccine shit. I’m just posting what DJ got on his instagram.

[rastaspur]

u turned this thread into a political thread............ :flipoffu 4 posting this

It's not political to pass on the statement of a spur player. Masks and vaccinations shouldn't be political but 33% of this country are a bunch of ignorant gumps who will believe any bs you tell them.

Gqp=laughing stock of the world

[Dex]

Dejounte Murray announces on Instagram that he's gotten his first Covid-19 vaccination shot citing that wanting to be around his teammates and protecting his friends and family was a major reason for getting his vaccine.

I would think that they all have gotten their vaccinations by now.

Glad that he got vaccinated and is being vocal about it, but yeah...talk about waiting until the last minute. Why the hold up, bro?

Oh, that's right...because he wouldn't be able to play in several stadiums if he wasn't fully vaccinated.

That said, if he is doing a 2-dose treatment, he's behind schedule. He can't take his second dose for 3-4 weeks, then has to wait another 2 weeks to be considered fully vaccinated. Depending upon when he got his first shot, that puts him into November.

[ace3g]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1441493351602089987

[Chinook]

I does make you appreciate how good of a shooter Bryn has to be in the gym. Dude probably straight-kills it in practice. It's easy to forget sometimes how difficult the idea of throwing a ball into a suspended metal rim from two-dozen feet is, and Forbes can probably do it 90 times out of 100. He's a scrub on the court and all, but damn. Perspective.

[John B]

We got an NBA champion, a gold and bronze medalists. Damn this squad is stacked!!!

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1441493351602089987

Fvck!

[Rocalcio]

If Forbes doesn’t start I’m happy to have him in the squad as a 3pts specialist, we missed this profile last season.

[offset formation]

I wonder if the fact 2 of them gotta go creates any tension between any of them on the bubble.

[BillMc]

How many guys are on the training camp roster?

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1441823568917110790

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1441897130046758914

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1441860190123425795

[BackHome]

Oh Lort can’t wait for the Covid Nazis to come on “Why Ain’t They All Wearing Masks”.

[playblair]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1441823568917110790
another reason why spurs should relocate to austin........look at this ish u cat do this in san antonio........marquee free agents would flock to the spurs

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1442176149807845377

[widowmaker]

another reason why spurs should relocate to austin........look at this ish u cat do this in san antonio........marquee free agents would flock to the spurs


I heard that since oracle is moving its headquarters to Austin, golden state warriors are moving with them. So no Spurs aren’t moving to Austin.

[rankingtear]

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[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1442617517831249924

[Leetonidas]

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Kylie Irving? Lol

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1442521997284499466

https://twitter.com/tom_orsborn/status/1442522627424366595

[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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[ace3g]

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Locked in! Camp starts tomorrow https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/72x72/1f624.png
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[Dejounte]

Pop during his TC interview: “we have no ball stoppers”

shade at DeMar? Fuck yeah. Tired of that shit.

[Dex]

Pop during his TC interview: “we have no ball stoppers”

shade at DeMar? Fuck yeah. Tired of that shit.

I caught the same thing...no more DeMar, Aldridge, and Rudy. All obviously great talents in their time, but didn't really allow the Spurs to play the run & gun style that should better suit some of the younger guys.

[Dejounte]

Appears that DJ, White, Keldon are the interim leaders on this team based on the interviews

Lonnie says he’s expecting greatness from Keldon this season

[Dejounte]

Keldon says he wants to bring the passing he witnessed from playing with the Olympic team

[itzsoweezee]

This is the first time in years that I’ve been excited for the season. Crossing my fingers that I don’t see more than 10 minutes of Bum Forbes in any game

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1184325450518220801/0xKNyeOa_normal.jpg (https://twitter.com/DrewEubanks12) Drew Eubanks (https://twitter.com/DrewEubanks12) (https://twitter.com/DrewEubanks12) DrewEubanks12 (https://twitter.com/DrewEubanks12)




Bruh…
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[pookenstein]

Pop during his TC interview: “we have no ball stoppers”

shade at DeMar? Fuck yeah. Tired of that shit.

Nah, Pop is too classy for something like that. And DDR was a good soldier while with the Spurs.

[John B]

Pop during his TC interview: “we have no ball stoppers”

shade at DeMar? Fuck yeah. Tired of that shit.

Precursor to DJ being traded? :lol DJ is also a ball stopper

[CGD]

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Uh, what’s up with that Forbes picture. Is that his e-Harmony profile pic?

[Dejounte]

Precursor to DJ being traded? :lol DJ is also a ball stopper

keep dreaming like youve dreamed all summer long for John Collins, Jalen Johnson, etc… :lmao

[cd98]

Uh, what’s up with that Forbes picture. Is that his e-Harmony profile pic?

Watching him lying back reminded me of the way he plays defense.

Also, nice to see that after the first few years in the league, DJM has learned not to do the high dribble.

[NASpurs]

Uh, what’s up with that Forbes picture. Is that his e-Harmony profile pic?

:lmao like I couldn't hate the guy even more, what a douchey pic

[XDT76]

:lmao like I couldn't hate the guy even more, what a douchey pic

He seems to be unhappy to be here.

[John B]

keep dreaming like youve dreamed all summer long for John Collins, Jalen Johnson, etc… :lmao

I’ll take mental note of that when Jalen starts putting up double doubles at rookie salary :lol:lol

[Dejounte]

I’ll take mental note of that when Jalen starts putting up double doubles at rookie salary :lol:lol
No surprise you’re still obsessed with counting stats that mean nothing to winning. :rolleyes

[ginobilized]

I am such a pushover. Gotta admit, I am excited for this season.
The potential for a run n gun, pace n space team is huge. Ginobili is the perfect person behind the scenes to help develop the skills of that approach.

No anti-vaxers. Tons of camaraderie. I'm psyched!

Pop may even prove to be really coaching this season.

[KingKev]

Luka has really put on some solid size over these last two years, he gets alot of flack from this board myself included but he has obviously been training hard in the gym. Get Primo on that diet/regimen!

[John B]

Luka has really put on some solid size over these last two years, he gets alot of flack from this board myself included but he has obviously been training hard in the gym. Get Primo on that diet/regimen!

I don’t doubt Primo would be solid based on his massive thighs, and I expect him to be playing point forward like Demar with the outside shooting

[dbestpro]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1441823568917110790

I remember this is exactly how the team use to act up prior to drob and td. You'd see them in the club with dnp the next day because of the flu.

[exstatic]

I’ll take mental note of that when Jalen starts putting up double doubles at rookie salary :lol:lol

Nodody doubts his talent. He’s just a lone wolf, not into the team matrix. No one wanted to use a lottery pick on a lottery talent with his own agenda.

[Dverde]

I haven’t seen anything on Thad…is he even there?

[Leetonidas]

I haven’t seen anything on Thad…is he even there?

Coulda swore I saw a pic of him on the Spurs Twitter yesterday in uniform during media day

[KingKev]

I don’t doubt Primo would be solid based on his massive thighs, and I expect him to be playing point forward like Demar with the outside shooting

Could easily see him playing at 6’6 210-220lbs by the time he has a regular role with the big boy club. I suspect given our depth in the backcourt he is doing a full two years in Austin.

[widowmaker]

He seems to be unhappy to be here.


I hope he is and demands a trade real fans know hes a piece of shit and don’t want him here.

[pookenstein]

Coulda swore I saw a pic of him on the Spurs Twitter yesterday in uniform during media day

Yes, him and Aminu as well. Saw it in the Spurs Insta story.

[offset formation]

Coulda swore I saw a pic of him on the Spurs Twitter yesterday in uniform during media day

you did

[poopbox]

I don’t doubt Primo would be solid based on his massive thighs, and I expect him to be playing point forward like Demar with the outside shooting

What :rollin

[Dverde]

It’s kinda of like wearing a draft night hat as you are about to be traded somewhere. Thads a good player, I wish we could have had him a few years earlier.

[KingKev]

It’s kinda of like wearing a draft night hat as you are about to be traded somewhere. Thads a good player, I wish we could have had him a few years earlier.

I’m not so convinced Thad is going to be traded. He’s a solid role player that makes little sense on the current squad but what have you seen out of PATFO in recent years that makes much sense? I also think ppl are over estimating that he will for sure fetch a first although I hope he does.

[John B]

What :rollin

No kidding. Primo is going to be another big body looking at his solid base. And getting him at a young age, our strengtening coaches could really mold him into a solid specimen, with comboguard skills.

[TDomination]

i'm actually legit excited for this season. like someone said before, as long as Bryn doesnt start, i'm good.

[ismael-robert]

Take John's word for it he's been up close n personal between those thighs. Getting "insider" info

[Joseph Kony]

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[NASpurs]

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The uncertainty of "whatever happens happens at this point" is them telling him that "we'll see where we're at come trade deadline"

[Seventyniner]

The uncertainty of "whatever happens happens at this point" is them telling him that "we'll see where we're at come trade deadline"

Agree. The FO has been upfront with Thad, that's all you can ask. Everyone knows he's a great trade chip.

[KingKev]

The uncertainty of "whatever happens happens at this point" is them telling him that "we'll see where we're at come trade deadline"

We should be looking to move him asap. He is definitely a top 5 player on this team but his value isn’t getting any higher and he is an awkward fit in many ways with this group.

[ismael-robert]

Thanks capt obvious for repeating what's been said for weeks and what they've exactly been exploring all this time. Far as awkward fit no...age is about it but he's got a universal game adaptable to any team

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-xZEmGOKx4&amp;list=WL&amp;index=3

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1442989637706952707

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1442980880494985216

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1442978613435920392

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1442975436049248261

[poopbox]

Thad Young saying all the young guys come in to work each and every day but its the first official day of practice :lmao

[John B]

Take John's word for it he's been up close n personal between those thighs. Getting "insider" info

:lmao

[John B]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1442989637706952707

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1442980880494985216

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1442978613435920392

I’ve been on Jakob’s case, but I’m really rooting for him to finally get aggressive consistently, and that’s the keyword there, consistent. He started pretty slow last year. He’s pretty good with setting PNR, especially with Patty eventually taking those 3’s. This time he needs to roll hard to the basket, and getting offensive rebounds, and putting back baskets, hard. He needs to work hard on hook shots, backing down his defender, making the pass to a cutting man, making free throws. If he can elevate his game to a double-double machine with 2-3 blocks, he could be a premiere big. He’s very capable. And please, dunk that ball Jak!

[John B]

Thad Young saying all the young guys come in to work each and every day but its the first official day of practice :lmao

I don’t know about Thad, but I think the young core has been playing awhile now. Jak said he’s been with Keldon for a month now.

[John B]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-xZEmGOKx4&amp;list=WL&amp;index=3

I have never seen Pop so upbeat. I think he’s genuinely happy to be coaching this young team. “We don’t have a ball-stopper and allows us to play a certain type of play.” Prepare to get the All-Time Winningest coach boys :lol:lol

[ismael-robert]

4 more years! And thanks for the obvious response that just cause it's 1st official day doesn't mean these dudes ain't been working all summer, especially when they post the videos of them working :rolleyes

[exstatic]

Thad Young saying all the young guys come in to work each and every day but its the first official day of practice :lmao

You do realize that the Spurs have open gym literally every summer, all summer, right?

[Chinook]

I have never seen Pop so upbeat. I think he’s genuinely happy to be coaching this young team. “We don’t have a ball-stopper and allows us to play a certain type of play.” Prepare to get the All-Time Winningest coach boys :lol:lol

Don't forget that Pop basically realized a lifelong dream this summer and has basically reached the pinnacle of his career. I can't imagine how that must feel, but I assume it'll carry over for years. I'm sure he feels basically no pressure to win or do anything besides have fun at teach from here on out. With the vets, he had to try to win to "do right by them". With the young guys, that's not a concern.

[Maddog]

I have never seen Pop so upbeat. I think he’s genuinely happy to be coaching this young team. “We don’t have a ball-stopper and allows us to play a certain type of play.” Prepare to get the All-Time Winningest coach boys :lol:lol

He seems almost bubbly...
I'm not really sure he enjoyed the last few years-

For the first time in a while I'm also really looking forward to the year starting. I think the last time I was excited was training camp in 2017, but that quickly dissipated when there started being signs that something wasn't right with nephew.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/jmcdonald_saen/status/1443260737783222275?s=21

[Sugus]

I’ve been on Jakob’s case, but I’m really rooting for him to finally get aggressive consistently, and that’s the keyword there, consistent. He started pretty slow last year. He’s pretty good with setting PNR, especially with Patty eventually taking those 3’s. This time he needs to roll hard to the basket, and getting offensive rebounds, and putting back baskets, hard. He needs to work hard on hook shots, backing down his defender, making the pass to a cutting man, making free throws. If he can elevate his game to a double-double machine with 2-3 blocks, he could be a premiere big. He’s very capable. And please, dunk that ball Jak!

The "John B x Jakob Poeltl Redemption Arc" will be one of the many interesting storylines to follow this season, for sure :lol:tu

I agree that Poeltl has to be more aggressive and roll harder to the rim. Hopefully with the more dynamic, fast-paced style, he gets more opportunities to score near the rim, and hones those skills; getting even more PnR actions now that White will be the full-time ballhandler (I'm actually intrigued to see how he and DJ share those duties, now that there's no clear "top dog" in DDR to take on the main duty) will be perfect for him. They have excellent chemistry.

[Dejounte]

Young saying in interviews that he’s not coming for Keldon’s spot or anyone’s spot sounds like a clue that he isn’t starting.

IMO rotation may look like this

DJ/ Tre
White/ Lonnie
Keldon/ Vassell
McDermott/ Young
Poeltl/ Eubanks

[John B]

The "John B x Jakob Poeltl Redemption Arc" will be one of the many interesting storylines to follow this season, for sure :lol:tu

I agree that Poeltl has to be more aggressive and roll harder to the rim. Hopefully with the more dynamic, fast-paced style, he gets more opportunities to score near the rim, and hones those skills; getting even more PnR actions now that White will be the full-time ballhandler (I'm actually intrigued to see how he and DJ share those duties, now that there's no clear "top dog" in DDR to take on the main duty) will be perfect for him. They have excellent chemistry.

:bobo

[TD 21]

Young saying in interviews that he’s not coming for Keldon’s spot or anyone’s spot sounds like a clue that he isn’t starting.

IMO rotation may look like this

DJ/ Tre
White/ Lonnie
Keldon/ Vassell
McDermott/ Young
Poeltl/ Eubanks

There's no way Jones is ahead of Forbes.

[Dejounte]

I completely forgot about Forbes

Fvck

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1443335411724587008

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1443335411724587008

Beast

[NASpurs]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1443335411724587008

Forbes is on that black team with Keldon and they're up 54-39 in that clip :lol

Fvck!

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/VVinzetta/status/1443247322222276614

[ace3g]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boW-O70vjjc


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piSHE2yAn_U


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8O8V-krk6E

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/VVinzetta/status/1443247322222276614

hmm…

Wieskamp, Luka, McDermott, and KBD are doing drills together. Could this be the depth at 3/4? Not necessarily in any order.

Lonnie, Forbes, Keldon, and Primo are doing drills together. Is this the depth at 2/3? Again, in no order.

[Dverde]

Murray seems different so far. Obviously losing a sibling is tough. I think those trade rumors also upset him, not sure why? I think going to Philly could help him get an All Star spot and a championship.

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1443335411724587008

apparently the lineups in this video were

DJ-Bryn-Lonnie-Keldon-Landale

vs

White-Vassell-Doug-Thad-Poeltl

[Dejounte]

The DJ-Bryn-Lonnie-Keldon-Landale lineup makes a ton of sense. Having Jock camp outside while the players who attack the basket best have an open lane inside.

so does the other lineup. Two 3 and D guys with two interior guys and one playmaker.

[Dejounte]

In an IG story by Jock, another scrimmage:

Tre-DJ-Keldon-Jock


Vs


Vassell-McDermott-Thad-Poeltl

cant upload it but maybe ace can

[Dejounte]

In an IG story by Lonnie:

Murray-Lonnie-Jock

vs

White-??????-Poeltl

[Dejounte]

https://twitter.com/spurs/status/1443378554448797698?s=21

Scoreboard 27-22

Tre-Murray-Lonnie-KBD-Jock

Vs

Primo-Vassell-McDermott-Thad-Poeltl

[Dejounte]

Another one posted.


Murray-Forbes-KBD-Keldon-Eubanks

vs

White-Vassell-Wieskamp-Luka-Poeltl

scoreboard: 38 - 26

seems like the lineups with Murray are killing it

[ace3g]

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[Dejounte]

Small sample size but Aminu is barely in any of these lineups. So there’s obviously your first roster cut.

[Dejounte]

Manu pulled Keldon to the side and is seen at the end of the Forbes interview one-on-one mentoring him for 2+ minutes.

https://i.ibb.co/tH81H1m/5-CB8698-E-37-EB-46-DD-ACF7-37-A0786-A53-B4.png

[tbdog]

Pop not teaming up White and Murray again.

[ace3g]

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[Rocalcio]

There's no way Jones is ahead of Forbes.

I agree, but I don't see Forbes playing PG either.

[TDomination]

Manu pulled Keldon to the side and is seen at the end of the Forbes interview one-on-one mentoring him for 2+ minutes.

https://i.ibb.co/tH81H1m/5-CB8698-E-37-EB-46-DD-ACF7-37-A0786-A53-B4.png


Olympian to olympian.

Thats it, i'm calling it. KJ making ALL Star Team this year!

[exstatic]

Murray seems different so far. Obviously losing a sibling is tough. I think those trade rumors also upset him, not sure why? I think going to Philly could help him get an All Star spot and a championship.

Apparently, the Simmons talks have cooled, or maybe even stopped.

DJ carries a chip on his shoulder. Nothing new there. He’s followed and unfollowed the Spurs a number of times on social media. Nothing new.

[John B]

Manu pulled Keldon to the side and is seen at the end of the Forbes interview one-on-one mentoring him for 2+ minutes.

https://i.ibb.co/tH81H1m/5-CB8698-E-37-EB-46-DD-ACF7-37-A0786-A53-B4.png

This picture of Manu with Keldon shows Keldon at the same height with Manu at 6’6”. I think that’s where Keldon is.

[John B]

Apparently, the Simmons talks have cooled, or maybe even stopped.

DJ carries a chip on his shoulder. Nothing new there. He’s followed and unfollowed the Spurs a number of times on social media. Nothing new.

DJ’s not as bubbly as the rest, and right he always has that chip on his shoulder. I just hope he doesn’t come out as a downer with his attitude, with everybody excited about a new season of young guns proving themselves. His squabble with Pop at the huddle really left me a bitter taste. I want to get over that, just that I’ve never seen that with the big 3 and they’ve endured more especially TP but never said a word.

[rjv]

DJ’s not as bubbly as the rest, and right he always has that chip on his shoulder. I just hope he doesn’t come out as a downer with his attitude, with everybody excited about a new season of young guns proving themselves. His squabble with Pop at the huddle really left me a bitter taste. I want to get over that, just that I’ve never seen that with the big 3 and they’ve endured more especially TP but never said a word.

DJ wants to be the alpha now but that isn't his by right of tenure or by his emotions; perhaps he is trying to hard to place himself as the new leader of the pack

[TD 21]

I agree, but I don't see Forbes playing PG either.

He won't. They'll obviously have to stagger Murray and White, which means capping their simultaneous minutes at 5-6 minute stints.

[Seventyniner]

This picture of Manu with Keldon shows Keldon at the same height with Manu at 6’6”. I think that’s where Keldon is.

Some of Keldon's "height" there is his hair. None of Manu's is or ever will be again.

[poopbox]

Are there any videos of Luka ? Seems like we have heard about or from every player but him :cry

[KingKev]

Young saying in interviews that he’s not coming for Keldon’s spot or anyone’s spot sounds like a clue that he isn’t starting.

IMO rotation may look like this

DJ/ Tre
White/ Lonnie
Keldon/ Vassell
McDermott/ Young
Poeltl/ Eubanks

That is absolutely the opening starting lineup. Forbes probably has Tre’s spot and Eubanks may not be on the roster at all so try at backup spot might be Jock. Aminu doesn’t need to show much in training camp to have someone else dropped IMO. Also Thad is on the block but if we are anywhere near the playoffs he won’t be moved.

[Sugus]

Manu pulled Keldon to the side and is seen at the end of the Forbes interview one-on-one mentoring him for 2+ minutes.

https://i.ibb.co/tH81H1m/5-CB8698-E-37-EB-46-DD-ACF7-37-A0786-A53-B4.png

Most relevant shit related to Forbes' interview happens in the background :lol

I absolutely love Manu being there and especially coaching Keldon. Get him on that euro-step quick, he had a lot of trouble last year barging into defenders and getting called for offensive fouls, if he added some unpredictability to his game, it'd work out much better for him in the end.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1443666969035608105

https://twitter.com/TheTyJager/status/1443656199493271557

[ace3g]

CUd2FhRtHCt

[Degoat]

Spurs signed Nate Rentfro to an exhibit 10 training camp deal

[Chinook]

So that's 20. I wonder what they were waiting for.

[Dejounte]

20? Arent we at 19

[Degoat]

Guaranteed to be on the 15 man Roster imo

DJ, White, Keldon, Lonnie, Devin, Jakob, Doug, Tre, Primo, Zach, Bryn, (Luka and Jock I think are safe)

Uncertain

Thad (possible Trade)
Aminu (Cut)
Renfro (g league)
Joe Wies (g league)
Eubanks (I think he’s safe)
KBD (Cut?)

We can exclude Renfro and Joe from the conversation so that leaves Thad, Eubanks, and KBD. A Thad trade has to to me incoming I think because I’m pretty sure the spurs really like Eubanks and KBD

[ace3g]

CUfpt-INcjK

[ace3g]

CUdMWs3t-oo

[Dejounte]

A 4th option Keldon Johnson would pull off 20 and 10 on some nights. Excited to see what a top 3 option Keldon can do.

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1444011929081679880

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1444011183888076807

[SAGirl]

So that's 20. I wonder what they were waiting for.
Maybe Renfro was waiting to see a better offer from someone else (2 way deal at least?). He waited for as long as he could before taking the Spurs deal which likely was offered to him after summer league. The odds for him making the team are 0 since Spurs need to cut players, not add and it’s not like it’s a 2 way deal…

[SAGirl]

CUfpt-INcjK
The bind on Keldon’s knee doesn’t give me a good feeling, hope it’s nothing.

[koriwhat]

I can't wait to see how Keldon has progressed and will progress throughout this season. That dude is underrated.

[Dex]

The bind on Keldon’s knee doesn’t give me a good feeling, hope it’s nothing.

Looks cosmetic to me...don't see how that could be really offering any serious support. I used to wear similar Under Armour bands playing flag football because I thought they looked cool and was just that guy, I guess. They definitely didn't make me play any better other than for superstition's sake :lol

[PhantomDashCam]

The bind on Keldon’s knee doesn’t give me a good feeling, hope it’s nothing.


Looks cosmetic to me...don't see how that could be really offering any serious support. I used to wear similar Under Armour bands playing flag football because I thought they looked cool and was just that guy, I guess. They definitely didn't make me play any better other than for superstition's sake :lol

That’s a patellar knee strap. It looks flimsy but helps with jumper’s knee.

In my younger days, I thought it was just a sweatband and tried to emulate the pros by wearing one.
I could never understand why mine kept slipping down.
Needless to say, it was a simpler time. :lol

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1444116752540045313

[ismael-robert]

Right it's to reduce tendinitis. I used to wear as well cause I needed them. Then arch supports fixed me

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/JeffGSpursZone/status/1444123840930586624

[Dejounte]

Renfro could very well be the second two way contract player if he performs well after camp.

[Dex]

I still see Aminu and KBD being the cuts from the main squad. Eubanks isn't ever going to be longtime starter or anything, but he has been a hard worker and shown improvement over the years, and has already been getting some pub on the Spurs media.

That makes the contract the Spurs gave KBD kinda weird, but maybe they just had the money to spend and used it as an "attaboy" for him being a good soldier last year.

[Seventyniner]

Would suck to just waive Aminu, it seemed to me like his salary would be useful in a salary dump trade that brought in fewer players than it sent out (plus assets ofc), and maybe lightning would strike and he would be a useful bench piece at a position of need. But I don't know if he's just plain done.

[SAGirl]

I still see Aminu and KBD being the cuts from the main squad. Eubanks isn't ever going to be longtime starter or anything, but he has been a hard worker and shown improvement over the years, and has already been getting some pub on the Spurs media.

That makes the contract the Spurs gave KBD kinda weird, but maybe they just had the money to spend and used it as an "attaboy" for him being a good soldier last year.
KBD must have gotten at least a partial guarantee to come to camp elsewhere. He must have had something else on the table that prompted the Spurs to improve their offer. In addition to that, a trade was likely being worked on that we know nothing about. Lastly they probably consider that he can push Luka to compete harder. In theory Luka should be a better player (taller, younger, with athleticism and theoretical skill) however the Spurs want to see him show it. Overall though I think they liked him enough to fill a role if there was a trade and he had other offers.

[raybies]

The bind on Keldon’s knee doesn’t give me a good feeling, hope it’s nothing.


yep i think we should shut him down for the season and put a minutes restriction on him... maybe we can start promoting family members to the front office etc...

it still hurts

[Dejounte]

There are three bobblehead nights happening this season. Guess who they’re featuring in each of those nights? DJ, White, and Keldon. Yup, those guys aren’t being traded.

[exstatic]

Would suck to just waive Aminu, it seemed to me like his salary would be useful in a salary dump trade that brought in fewer players than it sent out (plus assets ofc), and maybe lightning would strike and he would be a useful bench piece at a position of need. But I don't know if he's just plain done.

The salary would be useful, so I don’t think he gets cut.

[tbdog]

Then who is on the chopping block?

[Rocalcio]

The bind on Keldon’s knee doesn’t give me a good feeling, hope it’s nothing.

It’s just an advertisement ^^

[Dejounte]

Spurs signed Aric Holman to a training camp deal. NOW that makes it 20. Aric is one of Keldon’s best buds and I’m sure theyre doing it as a favor. He’s often in his workout videos and twitch streams.

[Dejounte]

My prediction:

-Aminu, Holman will be cut
-Renfro will be cut and signed to the second two way contract
-Thaddeus Young will be traded for a second round pick

Leaves the Spurs with 15 players + 2 two way contract players (Wieskamp, Renfro)

[Chinook]

My prediction:

-Aminu, Holman will be cut
-Renfro will be cut and signed to the second two way contract
-Thaddeus Young will be traded for a second round pick

Leaves the Spurs with 15 players + 2 two way contract players (Wieskamp, Renfro)

Who's taking Young without trading salary? Plus Thad is a top-three player on the team. They better not dump him to keep some scrub 15th man.

If Renfro was a real two-way candidate, the Spurs likely would've signed him to an X-10 deal instead of X-9. Seems more that they're going to send him to the d-league after he provides depth to cover Collins' injury during camp.

[Chinook]

Who's taking Young without trading salary? Plus Thad is a top-three player on the team. They better not dump him to keep some scrub 15th man.

If Renfro was a real two-way candidate, the Spurs likely would've signed him to an X-10 deal instead of X-9. Seems more that they're going to send him to the d-league after he provides depth to cover Collins' injury during camp.

Oh, he was signed to an X-10 deal. Could've sworn the original post said X-9.

[Dejounte]

Who's taking Young without trading salary? Plus Thad is a top-three player on the team. They better not dump him to keep some scrub 15th man.

If Renfro was a real two-way candidate, the Spurs likely would've signed him to an X-10 deal instead of X-9. Seems more that they're going to send him to the d-league after he provides depth to cover Collins' injury during camp.

ah this Thad is a top 3 player on this team garbage again. It’s really not worth talking about it.

my guess is they trade him for another expiring and a pick. Then they proceed to cut the returning player.

[Dex]

Oh, he was signed to an X-10 deal. Could've sworn the original post said X-9.

Get your facts straight Chinook, geez :rolleyes :lol

*says the guy who didn't understand half of that last part*

[Chinook]

ah this Thad is a top 3 player on this team garbage again. It’s really not worth talking about it.

my guess is they trade him for another expiring and a pick. Then they proceed to cut the returning player.

... Why not just cut the worse player already on their team then? When push comes to shove, there's more to building for the future than maximizing the number of young players on the roster. Getting good value for trades and having a strong vet presence are more important than keeping guys who can't make this rotation.

[Leetonidas]

Spurs trading Young for a 2nd rounder would be incredibly dumb:lol

[The Truth #6]

I think they should cut Aminu if he indeed is broken down. I don’t see us involved in any big trades especially outside of the off-season. Sounds like they did their due diligence with trades, which was likely quite brief as they got turned off by the terms (thinking of BS here), and moved onto looking at smaller trades, which also haven’t materialized.

I just don’t see any mid-season moves other than cutting and, possibly, wasting assets in the service of doing right by the player (thinking of Thad here).

But hey, we’ll see.

[BackHome]

Spurs are terrible at making trades I don’t see us getting much if anything for these guys unfortunately

[ace3g]

CUiK6pUNbDS

[NASpurs]

I just did a mental exercise and I could name 13 of the 20 players on the team. Exciting times!

[ace3g]

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Matthew Tynan (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan)matthew (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15354)_Tynan
1h (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1444363261181300737)
Spurs list probable starters for preseason opener on Monday*

Murray
White
Johnson
McDermott
Poeltl

*subject to complete change five minutes prior to tip (coach’s decision)

[John B]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1438157489611096075/CtXncChS_normal.jpg
Matthew Tynan (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan)matthew (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=15354)_Tynan
1h (https://twitter.com/Matthew_Tynan/status/1444363261181300737)
Spurs list probable starters for preseason opener on Monday*

Murray
White
Johnson
McDermott
Poeltl

*subject to complete change five minutes prior to tip (coach’s decision)

Keldon slimming down for that SF lockdown defensive position ala Sean, Bruce, Kawhi. McDermont playing stretch 4.

[cd98]

I’m interested in seeing Vassel play bc I think he probably has the most star potential as a scorer and defender.

Given how young this team is, I would keep a Vet like Young on the team unless I got a first round pick for him. I’m sure leadership is why they wanted Manu there.

[BillMc]

CUiK6pUNbDS

Thanks for this and all the other posts Ace!

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/SASportsStar/status/1444398629586980874

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1444408136165646349

[ace3g]

https://twitter.com/DanWeissPBP/status/1444409047457878016

[exstatic]

Keldon slimming down for that SF lockdown defensive position ala Sean, Bruce, Kawhi. McDermont playing stretch 4.

I don’t see Keldon ever being more than ‘good’ on defense, but if he can be that, he can bully 3s on the other end.

[tbdog]

I don’t see Keldon ever being more than ‘good’ on defense, but if he can be that, he can bully 3s on the other end.

Teams would just use pf on him and swings on McDermott.

[exstatic]

Teams would just use pf on him and swings on McDermott.

Then he’ll take the 4 out to the perimeter. Bullying isn’t just one thing. His offense is versatile enough to attack 3s in the post, or take 4s out to the perimeter, and attack them there, off the dribble, or off the bounce if they back off.

[tbdog]

Then he’ll take the 4 out to the perimeter. Bullying isn’t just one thing. His offense is versatile enough to attack 3s in the post, or take 4s out to the perimeter, and attack them there, off the dribble, or off the bounce if they back off.

Yes, then McDermott is not a stretch 4. They both wings.

[ace3g]

Logo Walker!!!

CUi8ptwhv2u

[XDT76]

The Spurs sure are having fun in training camp.

[Dex]

Just one more day until the yearly realization that we probably won't be able to watch the preseason games!

[pookenstein]

Just one more day until the yearly realization that we probably won't be able to watch the preseason games!

That shit annoys me every year.

[ace3g]

https://clips-media-aka.warnermediacdn.com/nba/clips/2021-10/468526-d69cba4aa7bd43a5818255df993842ce/images/1633207854302-DerrickWhite_TrainingCamp10022-468526-7.png (https://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2021/10/02/468526/1633207854302-derrickwhitetrainingcamp10022-468526)
Derrick White - Training Camp 10/2 (https://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2021/10/02/468526/1633207854302-derrickwhitetrainingcamp10022-468526)

https://clips-media-aka.warnermediacdn.com/nba/clips/2021-10/467317-d94cd85711da4d7aa4532d74560b25da/images/1633113119247-AlFarouqAminu_TrainingCamp100121-467317-8.png (https://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2021/10/01/467317/1633113119247-alfarouqaminutrainingcamp100121-467317)
Al-Farouq Aminu - Training Camp 10/1 (https://www.nba.com/spurs/video/teams/spurs/2021/10/01/467317/1633113119247-alfarouqaminutrainingcamp100121-467317)

[ace3g]

Just one more day until the yearly realization that we probably won't be able to watch the preseason games!

Noah Magaro-George @N_Magaro
(https://twitter.com/N_Magaro) 20h (https://twitter.com/N_Magaro/status/1444348086881554442)
San Antonio’s first preseason game at home versus the Jazz will be available on Bally Sports and 1200 WOAI this Monday at 7:30 PM CT per Spurs PR.

So yeah I won't be able to watch....

[Dex]

Noah Magaro-George @N_Magaro
(https://twitter.com/N_Magaro) 20h (https://twitter.com/N_Magaro/status/1444348086881554442)
San Antonio’s first preseason game at home versus the Jazz will be available on Bally Sports and 1200 WOAI this Monday at 7:30 PM CT per Spurs PR.

So yeah I won't be able to watch....

Great news. If there is some sort of feed available, hopefully it will find its way onto the world wide webz...

https://media3.giphy.com/media/Q2W4hziDOyzu0/giphy.gif

[raybies]

wtf is a balley sports??? what happened to fox?? we got to have the weakest small market setup in the league lol

[Dex]

wtf is a balley sports??? what happened to fox?? we got to have the weakest small market setup in the league lol

Bally's bought out Fox Sports regional networks: https://theathletic.com/news/fox-sports-bally-sports-sinclair/RuyBzKuWfzAL

It's basically the same channel with new branding

[ace3g]

https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1392985848463994882/EF1EyLyV_normal.jpg
Paul Garcia pAulGarciaNBA
(https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA) 28s (https://twitter.com/PaulGarciaNBA/status/1444773087677931522)
Zach Collins is out and Tre Jones is doubtful (left ankle sprain) for the preseason opener Monday per Spurs

[Harry Callahan]

wtf is a balley sports??? what happened to fox?? we got to have the weakest small market setup in the league lol

The Mavericks are on Balley Sports as well. I guess the Mavericks are also have a weak, small market setup???? Please.:rolleyes

[Degoat]

Bally sports bought the rights to fox sports right?

[exstatic]

wtf is a balley sports??? what happened to fox?? we got to have the weakest small market setup in the league lol

When Disney bought FOX, they were forced to divest the regional networks because of monopoly issues, since they also own ESPN. you must not have been paying attention, since they did it during the season last year.

[ismael-robert]

Bally sports bought the rights to fox sports right?

3 posts up man

[tonight...you]

wtf is a balley sports??? what happened to fox?? we got to have the weakest small market setup in the league lol
That's right! Don't let your ignorance keep you from talking shit!
Do it!

[raybies]

I understand the nature of text, but it was meant to be humorous... apologies to all the kb warriors.

Nah didn't pay too much attention to that because I watched for free anyways lol... I must say I do plan on buying this Sports of Balley's this year though

[Rocalcio]

Logo Walker!!!

CUi8ptwhv2u

Flopping !

[Drom John]

There are three bobblehead nights happening this season. Guess who they’re featuring in each of those nights? DJ, White, and Keldon. Yup, those guys aren’t being traded.

AFAIK, Andrew Bogut is the only NBA player that was traded before his bobblehead day, but umpteen MLB players have been traded before their bobblehead days; most famously Victor Martinez, traded the day before.

[BacktoBasics]

As far as I know Bally isn’t available on streaming platforms. Would be fine by me if Bally made a subscription app but it seems like Bally is way behind on that monetization.

[Dex]

As far as I know Bally isn’t available on streaming platforms. Would be fine by me if Bally made a subscription app but it seems like Bally is way behind on that monetization.

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[SAGirl]

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[Chinook]

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It makes sense they were waived so soon, as there really isn't the time to give them minutes with so many new guys as it is. It's odd that Renfro would be waived and sent back to Austin, though. They went through the trouble of signing him to an X-10 deal as if he had a chance to make the club only to basically X-9 him (which is implicit in an X-10 deal too, if I recall correctly). He could still get that two-way slot, but you'd think the Spurs might have other options they're still considering if they didn't just sign him to a two-way deal outright or convert the contract. Still, even if Renfro is just one of the candidates, they had the roster spot to bring in another candidate after waiving Holman. They didn't need to potentially risk losing Nate in a waiver claim. I mean, it wouldn't be a huge loss even if he were claimed, but still. The Spurs do still have two more send-downs, so maybe they're using the spots to bring those guys in and will then come back for Renfro? It's interesting.

[SAGirl]

It makes sense they were waived so soon, as there really isn't the time to give them minutes with so many new guys as it is. It's odd that Renfro would be waived and sent back to Austin, though. They went through the trouble of signing him to an X-10 deal as if he had a chance to make the club only to basically X-9 him (which is implicit in an X-10 deal too, if I recall correctly). He could still get that two-way slot, but you'd think the Spurs might have other options they're still considering if they didn't just sign him to a two-way deal outright or convert the contract. Still, even if Renfro is just one of the candidates, they had the roster spot to bring in another candidate after waiving Holman. They didn't need to potentially risk losing Nate in a waiver claim. I mean, it wouldn't be a huge loss even if he were claimed, but still. The Spurs do still have two more send-downs, so maybe they're using the spots to bring those guys in and will then come back for Renfro? It's interesting.
I though it was puzzling also, without really understanding the difference in deals like you do, mostly because they still have that two way deal and no obvious candidate for it. It makes me think they have other players in mind for it that they expect to be cut elsewhere. I am not up to date on other prospects around the league but there are other rosters in similar situations to the Spurs, which need to trim down. It’s still intriguing to me.

[SAGirl]

Trades are still possible to trim the roster, there’s just nothing rumored besides the Ben Simmons “interest.”

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[Chinook]

^So whoever that is doesn't know what they're talking about. Young's been aggregatable since he was acquired. Plus, they aren't going to trade Young to clear roster spots. That's dumb on its face and basically impossible to boot. They don't have 15 guys who NEED to make this team. It'll be okay if they cut someone who turns out to be decent later on.

[raybies]

^So whoever that is doesn't know what they're talking about. Young's been aggregatable since he was acquired. Plus, they aren't going to trade Young to clear roster spots. That's dumb on its face and basically impossible to boot. They don't have 15 guys who NEED to make this team. It'll be okay if they cut someone who turns out to be decent later on.

Young is very valuable as a team, glue guy in general. He's definitely a piece a team would trade for later in the season.. you don't just trade a guy like this for any off pick... He is very consistent with his production and his leadership and toughness could be very useful this year.

[Degoat]

My worry with a Thad young potential trade tbh is let’s be real… he’ll lose trade value playing for the spurs imo when has a vet ever increased his trade value playing on the spurs? Will end up releasing him just like LMA last year if we dont move him early

[KingKev]

My worry with a Thad young potential trade tbh is let’s be real… he’ll lose trade value playing for the spurs imo when has a vet ever increased his trade value playing on the spurs? Will end up releasing him just like LMA last year if we dont move him early

for the culture!!!!