Welcome back Gorgui Dieng

[RC_Drunkford]

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[Cardinal]

Good veteran leadership for the locker room

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Perfect mentor for a young group and a decent fit on the floor as well.

Perhaps this signing increases the chances Poeltl will be gone soon.

[Dhbsr555]

Well so long for rebuilding

[Mr. Body]

There's your backup center.

[mystargtr34]

Goodbye Wembanyama.

[offset formation]

Perfect mentor for a young group and a decent fit on the floor as well.

Perhaps this signing increases the chances Poeltl will be gone soon.

One would think...or at least hope.

[Dhbsr555]

All this tells me is pop gonna our sochan at the end of the Bench

[exstatic]

Well so long for rebuilding

He’s not going to raise the floor. Weren’t you here his last time around?

[exstatic]

All this tells me is pop gonna our sochan at the end of the Bench

This won’t age well…

[Dejounte]

If he’s here as the third C / replacement for Landale (which he likely is because of his decline in athleticism), then the signing means nothing. He will probably play very few minutes.

[Dhbsr555]

If he’s here as the third C / replacement for Landale (which he likely is because of his decline in athleticism), then the signing means nothing. He will probably play very few minutes.
I just hope this doesn’t affect sochan minutes

[John B]

Gorgui Dieng has agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million deal with the San Antonio Spurs.

[FutureMan]

Not the Dieng I had in mind :lol

[John B]

2.9 mil one year

[Mr. Body]

He shoots threes. Sort of the same profile as Zollins. It ensures more floor time for Sochan if anything.

[GAustex]

We stacked
LOB

[Dex]

2.9 mil one year

Pretty friendly deal, tbh. Also could be moved easily if he actually gets playing time and shows something

[KingKev]

I like it

[AFBlue]

Here we go. Let the avalanche of underrated signings commence.

[dbestpro]

2.9 mil one year

There goes the salary cap.

[KingKev]

There goes the salary cap.

Pop’s food and drink expense for an 82 game season.

[cd98]

They obviously needed an extra big given they traded Landale. I see Sochan as playing power forward, not center. Thus, we have Poeltl, Collins, and now Deing. I think they had to sign a big because as much as I hope Collins has a solid year, his injury concerns mean you can't just go into the season with two bigs. It's not about how to win, it's about having enough guys to field a team.

[JADG79]

I was expecting someone like Isaiah Roby, apparently Dieng fit the culture for our young group.

[Mr. Body]

A 32-year old hanging out with a bunch of teenagers.

[Degoat]

Doesn’t seem like a tanking move

[exstatic]

Dieng is also a familiar face to a big chunk of the roster, important in the wake of shipping out familiar faces recently.

[spurraider21]

We’re back, boys

[exstatic]

A 32-year old hanging out with a bunch of teenagers.

Remember when we signed Forbes to a one year last summer? Ultimately pulled two SRPs for him through a series of trades.

[KingKev]

Great signing. Hard working, humble, high quality vet who costs nothing and won’t raise our ceiling.

[Mr. Body]

Remember when we signed Forbes to a one year last summer? Ultimately pulled two SRPs for him through a series of trades.

Oh, that wasn't a complaint, just find it funny.

[AFBlue]

Doesn’t seem like a tanking move

Seems like a depth move so you don't put too much on a center with injury history or play your 19yr old rookie out of position more than necessary over a season that's three times longer than he's used to.

[Leetonidas]

Doesn’t seem like a tanking move

Signing a third string C? What about that sounds like a winning move :lol

[exstatic]

Seems like a depth move so you don't put too much on a center with injury history or play your 19yr old rookie out of position more than necessary over a season that's three times longer than he's used to.

Depth, and the ability to flip him at the deadline to a contender. He’s a good locker room guy, and a big who can stretch the floor.

[rjv]

insurance policy; for those thinking that this entails an impending trade of poeltl or sochan's confinement to the bench, i would counter that this probably means the opposite.

[Ice009]

Doesn’t seem like a tanking move

geez, do you want guys off the street?

[Degoat]

Signing a third string C? What about that sounds like a winning move :lol

Thinking he’ll be third string on the spurs :lmao he’ll help impact winning

[Degoat]

The hawks literally thought Dieng would be a missing piece for them coming off an eastern conference championship appearance

[ginobilized]

Dieng has experience with the system and will fit better with this version of the team than his previous visit.
Solid signing.

[Seventyniner]

The hawks literally thought Dieng would be a missing piece for them coming off an eastern conference championship appearance

So what you're saying is that the Spurs won the Dejounte/Gorgui swap.

[Leetonidas]

Thinking he’ll be third string on the spurs :lmao he’ll help impact winning

:lol he was a third stringer the last time he was here and barely played. You think he's playing over Poeltl or Collins? If not then what is he? And if the Spurs trade Poeltl and he ends up not being a third C then they're definitely not trying to win games

[Leetonidas]

The hawks literally thought Dieng would be a missing piece for them coming off an eastern conference championship appearance

:lol no they didn't. Where are you getting this from?

Lol bench big that has bounced around from bad team to bad team being the missing championship piece :lmao

[Degoat]

:lol no they didn't. Where are you getting this from?

Lol bench big that has bounced around from bad team to bad team being the missing championship piece :lmao

I followed the Hawks fan site when they got him last season, they were over the moon because they needed another big

[Leetonidas]

I followed the Hawks fan site when they got him last season, they were over the moon because they needed another big

What fans think =/= What their front office thinks. Fans always overrate every signing. Case in point this thread:lol

I watched their playoff run in 2021. Idk who over there thought "if only we had Dieng we'd be in the finals right now"

[Degoat]

:lol he was a third stringer the last time he was here and barely played. You think he's playing over Poeltl or Collins? If not then what is he? And if the Spurs trade Poeltl and he ends up not being a third C then they're definitely not trying to win games

Tanking teams take gambles on guys like Jalen smiths of the world, not Gorgui Diengs

[Leetonidas]

Tanking teams take gambles on guys like Jalen smiths of the world, not Gorgui Diengs

Not really. Dieng is not a gamble. He is a serviceable bench big and nothing more. My point is signing a bench guy that doesn't move the needle is not indicative of the Spurs embracing the tank or trying to win

[TD 21]

They obviously needed an extra big given they traded Landale. I see Sochan as playing power forward, not center. Thus, we have Poeltl, Collins, and now Deing. I think they had to sign a big because as much as I hope Collins has a solid year, his injury concerns mean you can't just go into the season with two bigs. It's not about how to win, it's about having enough guys to field a team.

Even if Collins were an iron man, you still need 3 or more options at every position.



Tanking teams take gambles on guys like Jalen smiths of the world, not Gorgui Diengs

Minus "The Process", tanking teams have a few veteran mentor types who are still capable of playing but won't cause a ruckus if/when they rarely do.

[Degoat]

Not really. Dieng is not a gamble. He is a serviceable bench big and nothing more. My point is signing a bench guy that doesn't move the needle is not indicative of the Spurs embracing the tank or trying to win

I don’t see teams that are tanking signing Gorgui Dieng, just saying

[SpursFan86]

SpursTalk’s idea of tanking would be rolling out a roster of Primo/Branham/Keldon/Vassell/Sochan with Wesley coming off the bench in a 6th man role…no other bench players allowed :lol

[LeBowen]

Bye Jakob.

Hopefully for some good assets.

[Leetonidas]

I don’t see teams that are tanking signing Gorgui Dieng, just saying
He's only been on a winning team twice in his whole career...

[Mugen]

He's only been on a winning team twice in his whole career...

:lol

"Dieng screwing up the tank" :lmao

[Dverde]

Solid move. If he plays well we can trade for him for something.

[Mr. Body]

You really can't just throw rookies and young players out there by themselves. Development isn't magic. You can really damage a player if they get frustrated and don't learn how to progress beyond first and second hurdles. Whether or not Poeltl is moved, getting Dieng as a backup is a solid move. He slots behind Poeltl/Collins, can eat up minutes capably, and especially he is the same fit as Collins -- he stretches the floor, a good dynamic for the young guards and for Sochan both.

[Degoat]

He's only been on a winning team twice in his whole career...

With your logic, we should just sign a bunch of veterans guys because they won’t impact the tank. Dieng will end up playing minutes that a guy like Sochan should be getting. If we trade Jakob fine makes sense but we don’t need another veteran to this team.

[Leetonidas]

With your logic, we should just sign a bunch of veterans guys because they won’t impact the tank. Dieng will end up playing minutes that a guy like Sochan should be getting. If we trade Jakob fine makes sense but we don’t need another veteran to this team.
My logic? :lol you're the one who said this wasnt a tanking move. All i said was that it wasnt indicative of anything because he's a non-factor either way.

And sure, if we sign a bunch of marginal vets that arent impact players it wont impact the tank at all. not sure what your point is tbh. Also Sochan is a PF and Dieng is a C, he won't be taking minutes from him :lol

I'll bump this thread whenever Poeltl inevitably gets traded

[Leetonidas]

As Mr. Body said, you need to have SOME vets on the roster as a positive influence on the young guys. i dont think Dieng signing was anything more than that

[The Truth #6]

Honestly, I forgot who this player was. But I like him and sort of wish he had never left. Not an incredible player, but he can make three-pointers, and he seems competent and not a moron, basically. I don’t see this affecting us in the way of winning a lot more games or anything like that, but yeah he is a good veteran presence, and I’m not sure how this affects Yak getting traded or not, but I don’t think it lessens the chance. And I hope they do trade Yak and give Sochan more time to develop.

[Kurik]

Great pickup and deal especially if Poeltl gets shipped out. Just ignore anyone who doesn’t like this signing.

[Degoat]

My logic? :lol you're the one who said this wasnt a tanking move. All i said was that it wasnt indicative of anything because he's a non-factor either way.

And sure, if we sign a bunch of marginal vets that arent impact players it wont impact the tank at all. not sure what your point is tbh. Also Sochan is a PF and Dieng is a C, he won't be taking minutes from him :lol

I'll bump this thread whenever Poeltl inevitably gets traded

And I’ll bump this when where in the play-in Tournament again lmao :lol

[Leetonidas]

And I’ll bump this when where in the play-in Tournament again lmao :lol

:lol fuck you're probably right

[The Truth #6]

And I’ll bump this when where in the play-in Tournament again lmao :lol

We’ll probably end up in the play in but I don’t think it will be because of Dieng having a breakout season.

[Dex]

Yeah, I don't know what people are going on about here.

This trade doesn't really raise our floor and definitely doesn't raise our ceiling. Dieng probably won't even play that much barring injury from one of the other three bigs on the roster, and even that would lead to more lost games.

And as mentioned, super friendly team deal that could easily be moved if some other team is looking for a big at the trade deadline.

We are already going to running one of the youngest lineups in the NBA already, it doesn't hurt to have a good vet in the locker room and glue guy. We can't just go all in on 19-20 year olds.

[jjspur]

It's a won't move the needle type of move. Man I just can't stop yawning from all of these moves !

[KingKev]

It's a won't move the needle type of move. Man I just can't stop yawning from all of these moves !

Those are what we need sir!

[pad300]

$2.9M, is that the veteran minimum? Last's years vet min for 10+ years was $2.64M. What with the cap rise, I am guessing that $2.9M is the vet min, so this deal can be finalized any time and won't impact available cap space.

[tmtcsc]

Tell me you you're tanking without telling me your tanking.

[exstatic]

With your logic, we should just sign a bunch of veterans guys because they won’t impact the tank. Dieng will end up playing minutes that a guy like Sochan should be getting. If we trade Jakob fine makes sense but we don’t need another veteran to this team.

Jakob will be traded. It may not be this summer, perhaps close to, or at the deadline, but they WILL NOT let him walk for nothing.

[LeBowen]

Jakob will be traded. It may not be this summer, perhaps close to, or at the deadline, but they WILL NOT let him walk for nothing.

Yeah, I think PATFO is just waiting to see what happens with Ayton, KD and whoever else is out there that's on the block.
Most contenders would love to have Jakob, but he's not the priority.
Worst case scenario, we can get a first rounder for him at the deadline.
I really don't see him signing a new deal here, makes no sense.

[Dex]

Tell me you you're tanking without telling me your tanking.

Spurs have signed Bryn Forbes to a $32M/2 year deal.

(Yes, I know Forbes thankfully already got signed by Minny)

[pookenstein]

Nice addition to the locker room. Seems to be a nice dude, but I highly doubt he'll impact our record at all. Last time he was here he played 11.3 minutes/game in 16 games. When he went to the Hawks he got even less playing time. 44 games, 8.4 minutes per game.

[Dejounte]

Are we over our roster limit of 15 with this signing?

[KingKev]

Are we over our roster limit of 15 with this signing?

With this summer’s transactions we are at 19.

[ismael-robert]

Nice addition to the locker room. Seems to be a nice dude, but I highly doubt he'll impact our record at all. Last time he was here he played 11.3 minutes/game in 16 games. When he went to the Hawks he got even less playing time. 44 games, 8.4 minutes per game.

THANK YOU...this guy purely bench warmer at this point...lol Degoat thinking he was important to Hawks...if spurs get into play in it won't be because of him it'll be the hard work n competitiveness of young guys

[wildbill2u]

Filling out the depth chart for a cheap veteran is all this is. Don't read anything else into it.

[Degoat]

THANK YOU...this guy purely bench warmer at this point...lol Degoat thinking he was important to Hawks...if spurs get into play in it won't be because of him it'll be the hard work n competitiveness of young guys

Pinche Pendejo, I’m not saying he was important to the hawks, I’m saying they were coming off an eastern conference championship appearance and viewed him as an important missing piece to building onto what they had already built. It’s a wasted roster spot that could be given to a guy to develop like a Robert Woodard, Isaiah Roby, Dominck Barlow

[Dejounte]

Barlow and I believe, Woodard can still be signed on a two way. This doesn’t impact those two. Roby… is not that impressive to begin with. The impact of signing Dieng is not seen through the individual itself but the team.

some of yall want to dig through the garbage bin thinking you’ll find a diamond, but most people would be happy if they found a dollar because people can use that dollar for practical purposes… that’s what this signing is.

[KingKev]

With this summer’s transactions we are at 19.

That’s including Cacock, Stewert and Woodard.

Cacock, Stewert, Woodard, KBD, Weiskamp amd Langford. There are enough players at the end of the roster to cut and a good chance half of our remaining cap is used on guys who get bought out or waived immediately.

[slick'81]

What a shit and uninspiring signing. Great job sa!

[KingKev]

Barlow and I believe, Woodard can still be signed on a two way. This doesn’t impact those two. Roby… is not that impressive to begin with. The impact of signing Dieng is not seen through the individual itself but the team.

some of yall want to dig through the garbage bin thinking you’ll find a diamond, but most people would be happy if they found a dollar because people can use that dollar for practical purposes… that’s what this signing is.

Barlow already has a two way deal so we have 1 slot left.

[tmtcsc]

Spurs have signed Bryn Forbes to a $32M/2 year deal.

(Yes, I know Forbes thankfully already got signed by Minny):toast

[Seventyniner]

If this is a one-year vet min, no problem at all. He won't be signed until later this off-season because his salary exceeds the roster charge, but no change to overall cap room the Spurs have to work with.

His locker room fit should be great. He's a man of the world from what I remember of last year's thread, someone Pop will certainly get along with, along with being a hard worker. His on-court skillset is also useful, especially for a bench big.

I like the signing. There are enough young/project bigs for now.

[slick'81]

If this is a one-year vet min, no problem at all. He won't be signed until later this off-season because his salary exceeds the roster charge, but no change to overall cap room the Spurs have to work with.

His locker room fit should be great. He's a man of the world from what I remember of last year's thread, someone Pop will certainly get along with, along with being a hard worker. His on-court skillset is also useful, especially for a bench big.

I like the signing. There are enough young/project bigs for now.

hes used to playing on shit teams with young players. Hes perfect

[timtonymanu]

How nice of Dieng to spend 2 years of his career with our sinking ship

[exstatic]

Pinche Pendejo, I’m not saying he was important to the hawks, I’m saying they were coming off an eastern conference championship appearance and viewed him as an important missing piece to building onto what they had already built. It’s a wasted roster spot that could be given to a guy to develop like a Robert Woodard, Isaiah Roby, Dominck Barlow

We picked up a roster spot in the exchange with ATL, so any of them have the same chance they did before the draft. Woodard was on a 2 way last time I checked, Barlow has been signed to one, and Roby doesn't belong to us so we can't develop him.

[exstatic]

How nice of Dieng to spend 2 years of his career with our sinking ship

It was like 6 weeks last time, and hopefully will be about one season minus 6 weeks or a bit more this time.

[John B]

It was like 6 weeks last time, and hopefully will be about one season minus 6 weeks or a bit more this time.

And if any contender needs a mobile big who can shoot 3 come trade deadline, he could be worth a SRP, who knows?

[Robz4000]

:lobt:

[exstatic]

And if any contender needs a mobile big who can shoot 3 come trade deadline, he could be worth a SRP, who knows?

EXACTLY. He signs a one year deal, and has veto power over any trades.

[CGD]

And if any contender needs a mobile big who can shoot 3 come trade deadline, he could be worth a SRP, who knows?

Who knows, they could even pull off another Thad/Toronto special using our own 2023 SRP which should be fairly decent.

[KingKev]

Who knows, they could even pull off another Thad/Toronto special using our own 2023 SRP which should be fairly decent.

That’s more likely JRich.

Dieng has never been an impact player.

[John B]

Who knows, they could even pull off another Thad/Toronto special using our own 2023 SRP which should be fairly decent.

Spurs playing opportunistic right now just helps the end goal

The only concern I have is on the psyche of the players on the uncertainties. And not only if you’re over 25. Nobody’s really untouchables right now. And that could be on Keldon’s head also with the gloomy face on top of everything else, unless he’s been assured of next steps.

[siraulo23]

we stacked

[Mr. Body]

Getting draft capital for Dieng is pretty optimistic. Thad Young was a very positive player with a good impact on the game. He had value (as displayed by his new contract). Dieng just doesn't ring that bell.

[KingKev]

Getting draft capital for Dieng is pretty optimistic. Thad Young was a very positive player with a good impact on the game. He had value (as displayed by his new contract). Dieng just doesn't ring that bell.

like never has in his career

[-21-]

lmao at anyone who thinks this signing will stop the tank. if there's a possible reason for this team to overachieve, it's gonna be because the young guys start to develop and have a breakout season. not because of gorgui dieng.

[ismael-robert]

Pinche Pendejo, I’m not saying he was important to the hawks, I’m saying they were coming off an eastern conference championship appearance and viewed him as an important missing piece to building onto what they had already built. It’s a wasted roster spot that could be given to a guy to develop like a Robert Woodard, Isaiah Roby, Dominck Barlow

Lol leetonidas already pointed out the pendejo when u said u were basing the Hawks viewing him as important based off their fan site...the guys u listed got something to prove who could upset the tank...a benchwarming vet wont

[Proxy]

just texted Pop, voiced yalls concerns about Dieng taking Sochan's minutes, how we just can't afford another Splitter situation. He understood.

[Proxy]

wtf do you guys want tho, lmao. This team shouldn't be signing any FAs or making any moves besides getting more draft picks for Jakob, McDermott, and Richardson. One year rental of a vet to teach a specific skillset to the rookies is good shit

[Degoat]

Lol leetonidas already pointed out the pendejo when u said u were basing the Hawks viewing him as important based off their fan site...the guys u listed got something to prove who could upset the tank...a benchwarming vet wont

Looks like we got one of those guys I listed…. Lol

[KingKev]

just texted Pop, voiced yalls concerns about Dieng taking Sochan's minutes, how we just can't afford another Splitter situation. He understood.

a little late to be chatting with Pop. Everyone knows not to talk to him after 12noon; especially in the off-season :drunk

[jjspur]

lmao at anyone who thinks this signing will stop the tank. if there's a possible reason for this team to overachieve, it's gonna be because the young guys start to develop and have a breakout season. not because of gorgui dieng.

Someone needs to wave the towel when we get a lead ... if we get a lead.

[lefty20]

wtf do you guys want tho, lmao. This team shouldn't be signing any FAs or making any moves besides getting more draft picks for Jakob, McDermott, and Richardson. One year rental of a vet to teach a specific skillset to the rookies is good shit

We're prolly not getting anything valuable in return for McBuckets this year, tbh.

We should just keep him as whatever minutes he plays will be a boon for our Tank.

And trading him the following year would be a bit easier at his 13mil expiring salary.

[callo1]

Why...just why:(

[ismael-robert]

We're prolly not getting anything valuable in return for McBuckets this year, tbh.

We should just keep him as whatever minutes he plays will be a boon for our Tank.

And trading him the following year would be a bit easier at his 13mil expiring salary.

Actually very few people in nba move as well as Doug without ball or constantly like Rip...plus his shooting off screens/while moving...if he can pass that down to a youngster with their defense he's gonna create a beast to replace himself

[Allan Rowe vs Wade]

just texted Pop, voiced yalls concerns about Dieng taking Sochan's minutes, how we just can't afford another Splitter situation. He understood.

God's work scroh

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

yihhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhaaaaa aaaaaaaaaa Spursssssssssss!

[tbdog]

Dieng is kinda done. Spot minutes, veteran leadership. Yeah we need that. If you expect him to play 20mins p/n on a 10 game stretch, we are in big trouble.

[KingKev]

Dieng is kinda done. Spot minutes, veteran leadership. Yeah we need that. If you expect him to play 20mins p/n on a 10 game stretch, we are in big trouble.

Yeah he is a deep bench guy. The reason to be excited about this signing is that it signals PATFO are finally committed to a proper rebuild after a horrible 4 yrs where they were out to lunch.

[RC_Drunkford]

Actually very few people in nba move as well as Doug without ball or constantly like Rip...plus his shooting off screens/while moving...if he can pass that down to a youngster with their defense he's gonna create a beast to replace himself

I'm pretty sure he's mentoring Wieskamp

[JuneJive]

Some wanted Dieng, now they've got him.

[SAGirl]

Perfect mentor for a young group and a decent fit on the floor as well.

Perhaps this signing increases the chances Poeltl will be gone soon.
It did signal for me that they are definitely moving Jakob at some point.

[SAGirl]

Dieng is kinda done. Spot minutes, veteran leadership. Yeah we need that. If you expect him to play 20mins p/n on a 10 game stretch, we are in big trouble.
Spurs will be in big trouble anyway, a planned trouble in any case.

[BatManu20]

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[GAustex]

Spurs stacked!!!

[Chinook]

Wonder why they just did that now. Did they expect to need every little bit of cap space (and/or roster spots) and got an indication that was no longer in the cards? Was Dieng holding out for a better offer?

[koriwhat]

We should've just signed another youngin instead of this waste of space for the 2nd time.

[exstatic]

Wonder why they just did that now. Did they expect to need every little bit of cap space (and/or roster spots) and got an indication that was no longer in the cards? Was Dieng holding out for a better offer?

That might be the case. Maybe the Lakers really are keeping Russ. Hard (but not impossible) to believe they're rolling back mostly the same roster as last year.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

We should've just signed another youngin instead of this waste of space for the 2nd time.
Like who?

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

We have to sign one veteran to rot on the bench every year it seems. ‘22-‘23 version of Thad Young.

Future trade filler.

[Vince Carter's ankle]

We have to sign one veteran to rot on the bench every year it seems. ‘22-‘23 version of Thad Young.

Future trade filler.
How many minutes should a 14-15 rotation player get?

[The Truth #6]

He was probably under played when we had him last time. The question is if he has dropped off a lot since then. I’m cool with the signing. Veteran guy, which we desperately need. Can shoot threes. Makes sense to me.

[Dex]

Little surprised they are giving up the cap space this early...we still have two months before training camp. Should have just kept it as a handshake deal until we are positive no other trade-filler opportunities pop up.

Other than that, he is exactly what we need. Good locker room presence and insurance big, isn't going to win us a lot of games.

[exstatic]

Little surprised they are giving up the cap space this early...we still have two months before training camp. Should have just kept it as a handshake deal until we are positive no other trade-filler opportunities pop up.

Other than that, he is exactly what we need. Good locker room presence and insurance big, isn't going to win us a lot of games.

In two months, it will almost be the regular season tip off. Training camp is legit a month away, in September. I think they were holding MAX cap room to do a potential Westbrook trade, and this could indicate that's no longer on the table. They'll have plenty of cap room to rent out, even with signing Gorgui, still over $30M.

[Dex]

In two months, it will almost be the regular season tip off. Training camp is legit a month away, in September. I think they were holding MAX cap room to do a potential Westbrook trade, and this could indicate that's no longer on the table. They'll have plenty of cap room to rent out, even with signing Gorgui, still over $30M.

Ah you're right, my timing was way off.

At least we'll have something else to talk about soon other than fantastical trades and Dejoune drama.

[exstatic]

I wonder if Phoenix has called yet. They want to get out of salary to avoid the tax, having paid Ayton.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

In two months, it will almost be the regular season tip off. Training camp is legit a month away, in September. I think they were holding MAX cap room to do a potential Westbrook trade, and this could indicate that's no longer on the table. They'll have plenty of cap room to rent out, even with signing Gorgui, still over $30M.

The Spurs probably got tired of waiting around for something to move. Lakers probably tried to play hard ball on their picks. I'm glad we're not doing those guys any favors. Two unprotected firsts might have made that worthwhile, but I'm always happy when the Lakers get hosed for their bad decisions. Getting them out of their mess didn't resonate well with me.

FTL.

[Seventyniner]

The Spurs probably got tired of waiting around for something to move. Lakers probably tried to play hard ball on their picks. I'm glad we're not doing those guys any favors. Two unprotected firsts might have made that worthwhile, but I'm always happy when the Lakers get hosed for their bad decisions. Getting them out of their mess didn't resonate well with me.

FTL.

The Dieng signing also could have been a signal to the Lakers that the Spurs aren't going to wait around forever. It doesn't kill a potential Westbrook deal just yet.

[koriwhat]

Like who?

You know what, I guess you're right in the sense that having some sort of a vet on the team is beneficial to a squad full of young bucks.

[baseline bum]

That might be the case. Maybe the Lakers really are keeping Russ. Hard (but not impossible) to believe they're rolling back mostly the same roster as last year.

Hope so, Russ is my favorite Laker since 2015 Kobe.

[R. DeMurre]

Watching Russ on the Lakers up at least until the trade deadline will be fun to watch, and take away some of the sting of the Spurs being a bottom tier team for this season.