Best backup scrub center available

[Dverde]

With Zach Collins running with the Bulls now, Bassey nearly hurting his knee again yesterday, Spurs need a functional center to fill out there roster. I don’t think the Spurs would spend the capital needed for known name like Poeltl, Myles Turner, Kessler types. Who is a viable candidate for trade or waiver pickup for the Spurs right now? G-League pick up Special?

[montgod]

Biyombo, Bamba are two that come to mind to take a look at maybe.

[LeBowen]

I like Tillman.
He's getting DNPs in Boston, I'm sure they want to get some more SRPs, they have only 4 between now and 20131.

[Leetonidas]

Biyombo, Bamba are two that come to mind to take a look at maybe.

Biyombo isn't even on a team this season and Bamba has been getting passed around more than a cheap hooker. The point is to get someone better than Collins or Bassey, not the same or worse

[onechance87]

was hoping we would get chris boucher

[jjspur]

Tillman is a bit offensively challenged but he does play defense which is what we need. I'd give Boston a 2nd rounder and say we're done for this trading season. Don't we have like 4 of them next year or are we saving them to fleece some other poor schmuck team.

[LeBowen]

Tillman is a bit offensively challenged but he does play defense which is what we need. I'd give Boston a 2nd rounder and say we're done for this trading season. Don't we have like 4 of them next year or are we saving them to fleece some other poor schmuck team.

Playoff game against AD:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8AfmNN_MbI

He's lightyears ahead of Bassey.
Just turned 26 and is on $2.5M next season. I'd easily give up 2 SRPs and Mamu's expiring.

[montgod]

Biyombo isn't even on a team this season and Bamba has been getting passed around more than a cheap hooker. The point is to get someone better than Collins or Bassey, not the same or worse

Well thread was asking about centers who were out there on free agency. Not much obviously, but Biyombo definitely was doing some work last year when he got minutes. And yeah, I just threw Bamba out there but not really interested in him either.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Tillman has been terrible on offense. He is the among the worst offensive players in the league and he is also a tad undersized.

Here are a list of guys the Spurs might target, IMO -

1. Kevon Looney, Possible if the Warriors are trying to get a star and Looney can be giveaway to a third team.
2. Guerschon Yabuschele, the Sixers save up on some tax if they trade Yabuschele away. But that also depends upon if they want to make the playoffs, in which case, they will keep him.
3. Jock Landale, A like or like replacement for Collins, except he brings a bit more offensive energy.
4. Kevin Love, plays Center these days and has surprisingly decent D-EPM numbers. Another possible giveaway in a Butler trade perhaps.
5. Paul Reed, Decent backup. Erratic, but plays with hustle and energy. Don't think Pistons will trade him though.
6. Nikola Vucevic, Ideal backup for Wemby, methinks. No defense but very good as a stretch 5. Too expensive though.
7. Day'Ron Sharpe, If the Spurs aren't getting Cam Johnson, he can be a nice second option to pry out of Brooklyn
8. Larry Nance Jr, High hustle, useful big. Good as a backup
9. TimeLord, Terrific and mobile defender, good finisher, but always injured.
10. Jakob Poeltl, if the Raptors want to blow it up and get a good set of SRPs from the Spurs. Improbable though.

Among these I would think Looney or Poeltl or Vucevic would be great gets with Looney being the most likely of the three. In the next tier and among the possible buys, I will love to get Nance or TimeLord or Sharpe. I think the highest possibility-get would be Day'ron Sharpe.

Btw, Valanciunas has been shit on defense this year. Among the worst defenders in the league according to EPM. Avoidable IMO.

[RC_Drunkford]

I got my eyes on

Day'Ron Sharpe and Mason Plumlee. You know Pop thinks Plumlee is better than Bam Adebayo. Keep in mind we'll most likely bring someone in who earns 5 million or less, unless we trade away CP3.

Tillman would be a nice addition, he basically doesn't play in Boston, so he should be available.

[Arcadian]

RASHO NESTEROVIC!

[montgod]

Tillman has been terrible on offense. He is the among the worst offensive players in the league and he is also a tad undersized.

Here are a list of guys the Spurs might target, IMO -

1. Kevon Looney, Possible if the Warriors are trying to get a star and Looney can be giveaway to a third team.
2. Guerschon Yabuschele, the Sixers save up on some tax if they trade Yabuschele away. But that also depends upon if they want to make the playoffs, in which case, they will keep him.
3. Jock Landale, A like or like replacement for Collins, except he brings a bit more offensive energy.
4. Kevin Love, plays Center these days and has surprisingly decent D-EPM numbers. Another possible giveaway in a Butler trade perhaps.
5. Paul Reed, Decent backup. Erratic, but plays with hustle and energy. Don't think Pistons will trade him though.
6. Nikola Vucevic, Ideal backup for Wemby, methinks. No defense but very good as a stretch 5. Too expensive though.
7. Day'Ron Sharpe, If the Spurs aren't getting Cam Johnson, he can be a nice second option to pry out of Brooklyn
8. Larry Nance Jr, High hustle, useful big. Good as a backup
9. TimeLord, Terrific and mobile defender, good finisher, but always injured.
10. Jakob Poeltl, if the Raptors want to blow it up and get a good set of SRPs from the Spurs. Improbable though.

Among these I would think Looney or Poeltl or Vucevic would be great gets with Looney being the most likely of the three. In the next tier and among the possible buys, I will love to get Nance or TimeLord or Sharpe. I think the highest possibility-get would be Day'ron Sharpe.

Btw, Valanciunas has been shit on defense this year. Among the worst defenders in the league according to EPM. Avoidable IMO.

Yeah, I wouldn't mind Reed, Jock, or Lance for the price tag. Wildcard cause he's just wild but Stewart from Det wouldn't be a bad option either if he could learn how to flip the crazy switch off lol.

[dbestpro]

jonas-valanciunas is a 10 mil per year player and would provide a lot of what we don't have.

[Mal]

Daniel Theis

[stephen jackson]

theis would be cool hes not a punk like collins

[Dverde]

Thoughts on Leonard Miller? 6’10 with athleticism and shoots jumpers. Drafted by the Spurs in the 2nd round in 2023 then shipped out to Minnesota. Picked to play in the NBA rising stars game as a G-Leaguer.

[NASpurs]

Man can you imagine if we had Poeltle back?

[BatManu20]

Not gonna happen but I would love Adams on this team. Always been one of my favorite players in the league.

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[spurraider21]

jonas-valanciunas is a 10 mil per year player and would provide a lot of what we don't have.
numbers are harder to work out now. tre + picks for jonas would have been the trade. we dont have a clean way to match his salary now, unless we expand the deal and make it jones + kispert or somethin

[spurraider21]

drummond, if sixers are selling. his salary is only 5 mil, and he has a 5 mil player option next season as well

[scott]

drummond, if sixers are selling. his salary is only 5 mil, and he has a 5 mil player option next season as well

Always have liked Andre and have thought he should be the guy Bassey should model his game after. I thought I've heard that there is no way he'd ever come here though, I don't know what's behind that. I know he likes to shit on us every time we play, thank god he's in the east.

[jjspur]

It seems the choices are the less then 3million dollar guys, the around 5 millionish guys or the 10 million and above guys which we would have to attach some draft capital and a decent player. A number of players mentioned would definitely fit, even bumping Bassey back to 3rd string, but we'll see by Thursday. Keep the string going BWright.

If we go cheap - Tillman or Leonard Miller. I don't think Reed can be traded this season.
if we go expensive anyone for Valanciunas or Brandon Clarke PF/small ball center (wishfull thinking)
Average - D. Theiss

[scott]

Leonard Miller isn't a center. I know we are all Spurs fans, so we have a weird obsession with trying to force guys into being things they are not... but trying to force a wing into being a C just because he's tall doesn't seem like a winning proposition.

Edit: Leonard Miller also isn't a viable NBA player at this point, so I'm not sure how a G-League SF forced to play C is going to push Bassey down the depth chart :lol

[KingKev]

Trading Tre Jones probably cost us a backup unless we can somehow get involved in a bigger trade where Keldon or Vaseline are involved. After the Fox trade I don’t think we actually understand how much those two are valued within the org.

Maybe, maybe there is a salary dump or buy out for CP so he can ring chase but I genuinely believe he is firmly committed to being here and probably knows he will potentially get another 5-10mm deal next summer depending on how the chips fall if/when we strike out in free agency.

[Dverde]

Leonard Miller isn't a center. I know we are all Spurs fans, so we have a weird obsession with trying to force guys into being things they are not... but trying to force a wing into being a C just because he's tall doesn't seem like a winning proposition.

Edit: Leonard Miller also isn't a viable NBA player at this point, so I'm not sure how a G-League SF forced to play C is going to push Bassey down the depth chart :lol

I am not obsessed enough to know the g-leaguers outside our own team. Just saw he was tall and could shoot jumpers. Thanks for your feedback, I do appreciate your knowledge on the subject :bobo

[Guru of Nothing]

It occurs to me that we could shore up a lot of roster deficencies if there were a way to acquire Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan. Would it be worth it to take on remaining Grant contract (3 year/$102M) and give up draft capital to shore up the roster in this fashion? I'm not too familiar with Grant's game and how he actually slots in at PF, but get Clingan in here too, maybe draft another Huskie this summer, and then bring in Hurley to run the show.

[LeBowen]

It occurs to me that we could shore up a lot of roster deficencies if there were a way to acquire Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan. Would it be worth it to take on remaining Grant contract (3 year/$102M) and give up draft capital to shore up the roster in this fashion? I'm not too familiar with Grant's game and how he actually slots in at PF, but get Clingan in here too, maybe draft another Huskie this summer, and then bring in Hurley to run the show.

Grant is a moron, he left Denver for Detroit because he wanted to be the first option. And Denver was willing to pay him. No way in hell Spurs even consider him. And that contract is awful for his production.

[rjv]

RASHO NESTEROVIC!

rasho looked pretty good in Paris, tbh. took me a sec to recognize him.

[ChumpDumper]

I'd be pleasantly surprised if the Spurs did anything but sign Mo Bamba at this point. I can really see their going for Yabesele this summer.

[KingKev]

Side note Adams would be a great target this off-season.

[scott]

Adams and Big Daddy are probably my two favorite non-Spur big men of the last 15 years or so. Would love either one of them. I'd probably prefer Adams just because it's less of a commitment, but I think Big Daddy would actually open up the possibility of some twin-tower lineups which we haven't even tried this year. Wemby/Bassey lineups actually looked pretty good last year, and my man Bassey is barely an NBA player :lol. I think it would be a nice wrinkle in the lineup.

On the other hand, Jonas isn't hitting his 3ball the way he used to the last few seasons. He seems to always knock 'em down against us though. He might be one of those guys who just hates us for some reason and always gets up. Seems like a typical Memphis Grizzly trait (Jonas, Adams, Bonzi Wells, Zach Randolph... all these fuckers played for MEM at some point)

[TD 21]

They'll probably just plug a hole for now. Come the off season, it's got to be a stout, high rebound rate, at least theoretical/low volume 3-point shooter; all of which obviously narrows it down.

[Uriel]

Metu and Milutinov.

[hoopdreams11]

Jerico Sims is available

[WaywardTexan]

Who is Big Daddy?

[stnick2261]

It occurs to me that we could shore up a lot of roster deficencies if there were a way to acquire Jerami Grant and Donovan Clingan. Would it be worth it to take on remaining Grant contract (3 year/$102M) and give up draft capital to shore up the roster in this fashion? I'm not too familiar with Grant's game and how he actually slots in at PF, but get Clingan in here too, maybe draft another Huskie this summer, and then bring in Hurley to run the show.

This is exactly what I had said we should do: Find a way to get Clingan, draft McNeeley and Karaban (although they are both way under where we are drafting now)... Hurley stated that he liked coaching college because he felt able to mentor and affect kids in a large way. He could come and continue coaching the kids he recruited (who all seem to be smart people/players).

[benefactor]

Yes to Adams

[Mal]

Trading Tre Jones probably cost us a backup unless we can somehow get involved in a bigger trade where Keldon or Vaseline are involved. After the Fox trade I don’t think we actually understand how much those two are valued within the org.

Maybe, maybe there is a salary dump or buy out for CP so he can ring chase but I genuinely believe he is firmly committed to being here and probably knows he will potentially get another 5-10mm deal next summer depending on how the chips fall if/when we strike out in free agency.

Jones was only expiring available, I doubt Bulls would take Keldon on top of Zollins, they did Spurs a favour taking Collins

[KingKev]

Jones was only expiring available, I doubt Bulls would take Keldon on top of Zollins, they did Spurs a favour taking Collins

Agreed i’m just saying he was a valuable asset to facilitate a trade. Keldon could be valuable to facilitate another big deal but we will be challenged to make a move for some of the bigs out there who cost 10+

[scott]

Who is Big Daddy?

Jonas Valanciunas

[scott]

How about Keldon and a pick for Jonas and Kispert? Three birds with one stone. Then move Vassell for picks to replenish the warchest.

Fox/CP3
Castle/JMac
Champ/Kispert
Barnes/Sochan
Wemby/Big Daddy

Collective team IQ grows significantly. JMac isn't a SG, but he'd just fill in the extra minutes in a 3 man guard rotation of CP3/Fox/Castle

[mo7888]

How about Keldon and a pick for Jonas and Kispert? Three birds with one stone. Then move Vassell for picks to replenish the warchest.

Fox/CP3
Castle/JMac
Champ/Kispert
Barnes/Sochan
Wemby/Big Daddy

Collective team IQ grows significantly. JMac isn't a SG, but he'd just fill in the extra minutes in a 3 man guard rotation of CP3/Fox/Castle

I don't think Luspert is tradeable until the offseason..

[scott]

I don't think Luspert is tradeable until the offseason..

Spotrac says he's tradeable but has a poison pill restriction, oh well

[SpursGenius]

With Zach Collins running with the Bulls now, Bassey nearly hurting his knee again yesterday, Spurs need a functional center to fill out there roster. I don’t think the Spurs would spend the capital needed for known name like Poeltl, Myles Turner, Kessler types. Who is a viable candidate for trade or waiver pickup for the Spurs right now? G-League pick up Special?
No. Hue use it as an excuse to tank. Other than the big 2 this team is devoid of talent.

[spurraider21]

Branham for Drummond is my ideal move

[thiste]

I'd be pleasantly surprised if the Spurs did anything but sign Mo Bamba at this point. I can really see their going for Yabesele this summer.

Speaking of Yabusele, what about looking for a 5 in Europe? There's a decent chance we could get more bang for our bucks going there than finding a scrub in the NBA. Let's think outside the box, it has historically served us well.

[paperboy77]

Playoff game against AD:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8AfmNN_MbI

He's lightyears ahead of Bassey.
Just turned 26 and is on $2.5M next season. I'd easily give up 2 SRPs and Mamu's expiring.


The guy is listed at 6-7. I didn't watch the full clip but what i did see was vs smaller players. I don't think we should be going for these short ass players anymore. (That's why we suck i think. At lease a reason.)

Now if you're telling me we trade Bassey for this guy then hell yeah. Bassey sure aint it.

[paperboy77]

Daniel Theis

This guy would be super on this team. Could he become available? Isn't he with OKC nowadays and they're stacked at center. THis would be the one IMO.

[Dverde]

Bring Kenny Lofton Jr to spar with Wemby in practice :lol

[spursparker9]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FxTrRbDWcAA9uAk.jpg:large

[spurraider21]

tbh i liked late career dwight

its too late career now

[jjspur]

Any G-league centers worth looking at ?

[Gandalf]

Mo Bamba cleared waivers today. No idea if he’s any good though.

[spurraider21]

Mo Bamba cleared waivers today. No idea if he’s any good though.
4 teams have said "no thanks" since february 2023

[benefactor]

Just bring in Duncan to finish the season for the vet minimum tbh

[mo7888]

I'm just not sure I see a trade that'll net us a backup C unless Phoenix makes Mason available for a 2nd. If we can't get one, I actually think I'd sign Bamba on a contract that I'd feel comfortable waiving if someone better hits the buyout market.

[spurraider21]

I'm just not sure I see a trade that'll net us a backup C unless Phoenix makes Mason available for a 2nd. If we can't get one, I actually think I'd sign Bamba on a contract that I'd feel comfortable waiving if someone better hits the buyout market.
drummond?

[heyheymymy]

Didn't Drummond scuffle with Wemby in the @PHI game where at one point you see Drummund go up to Wemby saying "you're soft"

[Bruno]

It truly sucks for Bassey because it's again his left knee. He broke his patella in March 2023, tore his ACL in December 2023 and has now a MCL sprain at that knee. His left knee issues have started in college with a broken tibia plateau.

I don't think Spurs will spend 1 or 2 second round picks on a backup C for the reminder of the season. If they spend these picks, it will be on a player that will help them beyond that.

[scott]

I think it would be wise to take a look at teams that are just over the luxury tax. We can take back up to $3.2MM without sending anything out... so maybe there are some candidates on a team who just needs to slide under... we might be able to get a scrub C and pick up some seconds for helping a team get under the tax line.

CLE is $1.8MM over the tax line, NOP $2.1MM over, DAL is $4.2 over, GSW $5.9 over and PHI $6.4 over. Then you jump up to DEN who is $11.7 over.

Cleveland could send us Tristan Thompson and get them under the tax... feels like he is pretty washed though

With NOP, lots of folks have mentioned Theis, but he doesn't quite make enough, but Jeremiah Robinson-Earl would just be enough.

Dallas could send us Dwight Powell and Dante Exum (with the RMLE) for Blake Wesley and avoid the tax. I don't know how vital these guys are to the team though.

GSW has a lot of other things cooking and they may not care about the tax... but Looney and Gui Santos for Blake and Bran would get them there.

PHI could Drummond and Yabu for Blake and trim $7.1 off of their cap to get under the tax.

Just throwing some ideas out there.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I also doubt the Spurs would pay much if anything for a back-up big for this season. The most important part would be running a ton of PnR with Wemby and Fox to get familiar with each other, wins be damned.

There are a couple of cheap options like Tillman, Theis or Reath but they’ve been horrible this season. Drummond has been incredibly bad as well. Mo Bamba btw has had a better season than most would imagine, I wouldn’t hate it.

As for tax teams, Dallas is no longer over after the Luka trade and I think the Pelicans situation will be relaxed a bit because of DJ’s bonuses that he won’t be able to earn.

[scott]

Spotrac is still showing Dallas a $4.2MM over the tax line after the Luka trade: https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/tax

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Spotrac is still showing Dallas a $4.2MM over the tax line after the Luka trade: https://www.spotrac.com/nba/dallas-mavericks/tax

Yeah, because of the Grimes trade. They’re hard capped at the first apron but managed to fit it juuust under it.

[Mal]

This guy would be super on this team. Could he become available? Isn't he with OKC nowadays and they're stacked at center. THis would be the one IMO.

He is with Pels

[cutewizard]

While scouting for an available back-up center

Get Yabusalle if possible, thats enough hehe

GM of the Year beckoning to you Mr Wright!

[ChumpDumper]

I'd love to get Yabusele now but I suspect Philly feels like they have a decent run in them if everyone gets healthy.

[montgod]

I'd love to get Yabusele now but I suspect Philly feels like they have a decent run in them if everyone gets healthy.

Yeah I read they want to see if they can retain him.

[Russ]

Any G-league centers worth looking at ?

How about Moses Brown with the G-League Knicks.

7'2" and averaging 13 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 16.4 points, 64% shooting.

GP35IKL8-hY

[ChumpDumper]

Yeah I read they want to see if they can retain him.
I would make a run at him this summer if feasible.

How about Moses Brown with the G-League Knicks.

7'2" and averaging 13 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, 16.4 points, 64% shooting.

GP35IKL8-hY
Hasn't really done anything in the NBA in multiple seasons. I really kind of like Bamba if we're just talking about getting through the season.

[Russ]

I really kind of like Bamba if we're just talking about getting through the season.

Bamba always had the pedigree, just never really hit.

[RC_Drunkford]

I don't know about this guy and his "sauces", but pretty interesting if true. That would mean Keldon or Barnes are being shopped.

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[ChumpDumper]

I don't know about this guy and his "sauces", but pretty interesting if true. That would mean Keldon or Barnes are being shopped.

1887152636736000379

Those names are worth chasing until the deadline. Bamba if/when it doesn't work out.

[LeBowen]

I doubt Claxton would want to be a long-term backup. And he's making $27M this season.
The only reasonable explanation would be that we flip him in the summer.

Jakob would be a perfect long-term solution, but he's also too good to be a backup.

It has to be Keldon going the other way, we can't afford to lose Barnes, our only player who can play PF and has a reliable jumpshot.

[RC_Drunkford]

I doubt Claxton would want to be a long-term backup. And he's making $27M this season.
The only reasonable explanation would be that we flip him in the summer.

Jakob would be a perfect long-term solution, but he's also too good to be a backup.

It has to be Keldon going the other way, we can't afford to lose Barnes, our only player who can play PF and has a reliable jumpshot.

the guy says the Spurs want somebody who can be a starter. Meaning they probably want to start big and then play small after the first 5-6 min.

[LeBowen]

the guy says the Spurs want somebody who can be a starter. Meaning they probably want to start big and then play small after the first 5-6 min.

Hell no, I don't want to go back to PF Wemby and horrible spacing.

[RC_Drunkford]

Hell no, I don't want to go back to PF Wemby and horrible spacing.

I don't buy it either and wouldn't want to spend that much for a back up C. But we kinda lack size in comparison to Memphis, Dallas and OKC and there are not that many good Cs on the market. I think we should draft one.

[montgod]

I don't know about this guy and his "sauces", but pretty interesting if true. That would mean Keldon or Barnes are being shopped.

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Something to watch for. I don't think Jakob would take too much to get him. Claxton looks like he may need a change of location to get his swag back and swap with whoever is on Spurs roster that are in a similar position.

Will be interesting to see and give insight on plan for 2026 as well if one of these moves are made

[stephen jackson]

jakob or claxton would be ideal

[ChumpDumper]

Hell no, I don't want to go back to PF Wemby and horrible spacing.Agreed.

That's just more experimenting. We really need a big PF that can shoot the three, not a center that can't.

[Raven]

just.play.mamu.

[ChumpDumper]

just.play.mamu.He's a great fit offensively. Nonexistent on the other end.

[Raven]

He's a great fit offensively. Nonexistent on the other end.
he's never going to be a shot blocker, but him and sochan together can survive 5-8 mins per game when wemby and bassey are taking a breather.

[spurraider21]

he's never going to be a shot blocker, but him and sochan together can survive 5-8 mins per game when wemby and bassey are taking a breather.
hes never going to be a shotblocker, so he should be able to survive playing alongside another non-shotblocker?

[paperboy77]

He is with Pels

Probably even easier.

[Seventyniner]

Hell no, I don't want to go back to PF Wemby and horrible spacing.

Gotta have a backup plan for when we trade Wemby for KD and a first.

[Mal]

OKC grab Theis, by Shams

[Mal]

Pels paid to give Theis away. Probably good ol` top 55 protected 2nd but still, he was there for free

[R. DeMurre]

Spending minimum money on Mo Bamba to see if he and his 7'10" wingspan can work synergistically with Wemby for 8-12 mpg would be an experiment I wouldn't mind seeing.

[venitian navigator]

Didnt Bamba play for Texas? There should be a lot of informations available...on paper its a decent solution!!!

[LeBowen]

Bamba doesn't know how to play basketball.

[ChumpDumper]

Bamba doesn't know how to play basketball.

Not a deal breaker for the Spurs.

[Raven]

hes never going to be a shotblocker, so he should be able to survive playing alongside another non-shotblocker?

not all D is shot blocking, they are both at least decent at guarding and rebounding, a fast lineup would work given the right matchup.

[TheChillFactor]

i don't want to spend more than 2 seconds on a backup for Wemby. We can get someone cheap in the summer on the FA market.

Def not Claxton or Poeltl.

[scott]

Purdle and Claxton are interesting targets for us to be interested in. Would not be totally shocked if Spurs wanted to give 2-big lineups another try. We're just in love with the concept non-shooting lineups. I'm not a fan.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

I call bullshit on expensive non-shooting centers as targets. Even just expensive, for that matter, think they must have learnt that lesson.

[NASpurs]

Keldon for Poeltl. Do it Mitch... I mean BWright.

[spurraider21]

Purdle and Claxton are interesting targets for us to be interested in. Would not be totally shocked if Spurs wanted to give 2-big lineups another try. We're just in love with the concept non-shooting lineups. I'm not a fan.
imo theyre going to be too expensive. right now, 2025 is the only remaining year where we have excess FRPs. the other years have swaps and whatnot (26, 28, 30, 31), or are ATL's outright (27)... but its one pick per year.

i dont know if i want to give one of the valuable 2025 picks, or give us a year without a FRP, for a backup C

if we can get either for keldon and SRPs id be for it... im just not sure we can get either without giving a FRP or a swap or something

[scott]

imo theyre going to be too expensive. right now, 2025 is the only remaining year where we have excess FRPs. the other years have swaps and whatnot (26, 28, 30, 31), or are ATL's outright (27)... but its one pick per year.

i dont know if i want to give one of the valuable 2025 picks, or give us a year without a FRP, for a backup C

if we can get either for keldon and SRPs id be for it... im just not sure we can get either without giving a FRP or a swap or something

I agree. I do think Jak can probably be had for SRPs, but it still doesn't make sense (and I love Jak).

Would be hilarious for Toronto to give us Jak back after we just took the #8 pick off them for him.

[Dverde]

Bassey is out today. I guess it’s Mamu, Sochan, and Wemby tonight. Luckily ATL doesn’t have a dominating big man.

[R. DeMurre]

Claxton's salary is $27mil. I can't see the Spurs paying that much for a back up center.

[R. DeMurre]

Bamba doesn't know how to play basketball.


I admit that I mostly agree-- even though Bamba's career 3pt% is currently higher than KJ's, Sochan's, and Wemby's-- but I think it's worth a minimum salary experiment. I only think it has a small chance of working because of the possibly synergy of the two outlandish wingspans defending side by side, along with Bamba potentially camping on the 3 pt line while Wemby works the floor offensively.

[Dverde]

They have two incoming draft picks to look for a big man to develop next year. Theis would have been a nice emergency backup.

[Mal]

Valanciunas to Sacto for Spurs legendy Cidy and 2x SRP

[LakerHater]

Mo Bamba.
His wingspan is 7'10", wemby's is 8'!!

[Mal]

Dom Barlow would be perfect

[hoopdreams11]

Welp Olenynk and Sims got traded Big men are looking thin unless we sign somebody from anothe league a la Boban and Baynes

[spurraider21]

holding out hope we can get drummond tomorrow, not that theres been smoke

[Bruno]

As posted in another thread ( link (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304820&page=4&p=11196499&viewfull=1#post11196499) ), Bassey is expected to be back just after the ASG.

Given that, it's possible Spurs don't add another big or go only for a 10 days contract with a g-league center.

[100%duncan]

As posted in another thread ( link (https://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=304820&page=4&p=11196499&viewfull=1#post11196499) ), Bassey is expected to be back just after the ASG.

Given that, it's possible Spurs don't add another big or go only for a 10 days contract with a g-league center.

It's not like Bassey was exclusively getting the back-up C minutes. He has been playing behind Sochan the 2weeks-past month. They should still get their back-up C. Sochan isn't a C, Bassey isn't a rotation player sadly.

[CorrectCrusader]

They have two incoming draft picks to look for a big man to develop next year. Theis would have been a nice emergency backup.

Maluach

[Bruno]

It's not like Bassey was exclusively getting the back-up C minutes. He has been playing behind Sochan the 2weeks-past month. They should still get their back-up C. Sochan isn't a C, Bassey isn't a rotation player sadly.

There are 2 different issues:
- Fixing the backup C spot.
- Having a playable C when Wembanayama isn't on the court and when Sochan at C fails for the last 35 games of the season.

Bassey hasn't and won't fix the backup C. However, his injury being a minor one means that Spurs need less to go after players like Mo Bamba, Jericho Sims or Daniel Theis to finish the season.

[R. DeMurre]

Damn, the Lakers just landed Mark Williams from Charlotte for Knecht, Reddish, a 2031 unprotected FRP, and a 2030 pick swap.

[100%duncan]

There are 2 different issues:
- Fixing the backup C spot.
- Having a playable C when Wembanayama isn't on the court and when Sochan at C fails for the last 35 games of the season.

Bassey hasn't and won't fix the backup C. However, his injury being a minor one means that Spurs need less to go after players like Mo Bamba, Jericho Sims or Daniel Theis to finish the season.

I think there's a middle where you temporarily fix the back-up C position for the play-in push. I just don't know who. But I don't think Bassey is sufficient for a play-in push.

[RC_Drunkford]

Bring back Boban!!!

[cutewizard]

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

[cutewizard]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziFp_oN2Cgc

[Ice009]

holding out hope we can get drummond tomorrow, not that theres been smoke

Someone said Drummond will never play for the Spurs as he doesn't like the Spurs. Not sure if there is something to that, or if it was based on the shit that went down last game against him?

[Spursfanfromafar]

There are 2 different issues:
- Fixing the backup C spot.
- Having a playable C when Wembanayama isn't on the court and when Sochan at C fails for the last 35 games of the season.

Bassey hasn't and won't fix the backup C. However, his injury being a minor one means that Spurs need less to go after players like Mo Bamba, Jericho Sims or Daniel Theis to finish the season.

Would a swap of Keldon for Nurkic and one of Phoenix's FRPs that they got from Utah (late FRP) work? Nurk is very bad on offense but is better as a backup, IMO.

[BG_Spurs_Fan]

Would a swap of Keldon for Nurkic and one of Phoenix's FRPs that they got from Utah (late FRP) work? Nurk is very bad on offense but is better as a backup, IMO.

Nurkic is very bad on defense too. I wouldn’t want that contract on the books for next season, we just got rid of Zollins’s, Nurk’s might be worse.

[LeBowen]

Nurkic is a retard.
When Manu retired, Nurkic's farewell mesage had a picture of him dunking on Manu.
And his legs are gone after all those injuries, he's even slower than Collins.

If we're shipping Keldon out but don't want to us FRPs, get Vucevic here.

Hawks game has shown us we won't get far without a reliable backup big.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Nurkic is a retard.
When Manu retired, Nurkic's farewell mesage had a picture of him dunking on Manu.
And his legs are gone after all those injuries, he's even slower than Collins.

If we're shipping Keldon out but don't want to us FRPs, get Vucevic here.

Hawks game has shown us we won't get far without a reliable backup big.

Uggh. I didn't know about the Manu thing. Scratch the Nurk idea. Let that dude rot in Coach Bud's doghouse.

That said Crafted Plus minus and EPM rate him highly on defense.

[Dverde]

Kelly Olynyk if he gets bought out or waived?

[LeBowen]

A bit more than 6 hours left, I'm kind of getting nervous about this, last night it looked like we won't get far without a legit backup big.
Cmon Brian, don't push us into doubters camp again.

[Bruno]

Would a swap of Keldon for Nurkic and one of Phoenix's FRPs that they got from Utah (late FRP) work? Nurk is very bad on offense but is better as a backup, IMO.

The trade wouldn't work CBA wise. Suns are above the 2nd apron, they can't aggregate players in trade or take more salaries. Nurkic salalary is $18.1M and Keldon's one is $19M. And Nurkic kinda sucks now.

As some other have said, there is the Yabusele option for this summer. Sixers are in a tough spot to keep him because of CBA rules. Right now, it looks like Sixers will have to decide between keeping Yabusele and keeping Oubre. Even if they decide to go for Yabusele, he will be an unrestricted free agent and might decide to go elsewhere.

Yabusele fit with Spurs is interesting: he worked well alongside Wembanyama during the Olympics but he played a lot of C this year with Sixers because of Embiid's knees. If Spurs go after him this summer with their MLE, he might be able to fit two roles.

[LeBowen]

The trade wouldn't work CBA wise. Suns are above the 2nd apron, they can't aggregate players in trade or take more salaries. Nurkic salalary is $18.1M and Keldon's one is $19M. And Nurkic kinda sucks now.

As some other have said, there is the Yabusele option for this summer. Sixers are in a tough spot to keep him because of CBA rules. Right now, it looks like Sixers will have to decide between keeping Yabusele and keeping Oubre. Even if they decide to go for Yabusele, he will be an unrestricted free agent and might decide to go elsewhere.

Yabusele fit with Spurs is interesting: he worked well alongside Wembanyama during the Olympics but he played a lot of C this year with Sixers because of Embiid's knees. If Spurs go after him this summer with their MLE, he might be able to fit two roles.

From my understanding Sixers are making all these smaller moves to free up space for Yabusele's extension, they really like him.

[Davidicus]

would love me some Yabusele

[RC_Drunkford]

Yabusele is not a shot blocker. We need defense at the 5 more than anything. I think we'll claim somebody off waivers in the buy out market.

[rankingtear]

The aussy strech 5 center from POR.

[Uriel]

Damn, the Lakers just landed Mark Williams from Charlotte for Knecht, Reddish, a 2031 unprotected FRP, and a 2030 pick swap.
I hope they draft Maluach. He’s better than Mark Williams imo.

[Spursfanfromafar]

Looks like.. it will be the buyout market that the Spurs will have to target for the back-up big. Mo Bamba.. you have a chance.

[SpursGenius]

I hope they draft Maluach. He’s better than Mark Williams imo.
I think ASa Newell better option more athletic and better offense.

[Ice009]

I hope they draft Maluach. He’s better than Mark Williams imo.

What are the Lakers getting in Mark Williams? What are his strengths?

I'll have to take a look at Maluach. Sounds like a good prospect.

[Mal]

Daniel Theis was waived, he must be washed

[ChumpDumper]

Yabusele is not a shot blocker. We need defense at the 5 more than anything. I think we'll claim somebody off waivers in the buy out market.

Defense isn't just shot blocking. Yabusele would be pretty amazing on the Spurs IMO.

[hater]

Defense isn't just shot blocking. Yabusele would be pretty amazing on the Spurs IMO.

Yabisele has top tier post game.

Damn i get all hot just thinking about him in a spurs jersey

[RC_Drunkford]

Defense isn't just shot blocking. Yabusele would be pretty amazing on the Spurs IMO.

I‘m not saying he‘s bad, I‘d love hin on this team. Just saying he‘s not a shotblocker.

[ChumpDumper]

Yabisele has top tier post game.

Damn i get all hot just thinking about him in a spurs jersey

He really did some good work at center while Embid was out against the likes or Jokic and the Celtics' brigade of bigs. He can actually play both PF and C.

[hater]

He really did some good work at center while Embid was out against the likes or Jokic and the Celtics' brigade of bigs. He can actually play both PF and C.

Yup hes a pipedream imo

But he could be a reincarnation of Big Baby on a playoff run tbqh

[Ice009]

Yabisele has top tier post game.

Damn i get all hot just thinking about him in a spurs jersey

I don't get it. When Pauleta14 and I bought up signing him during/after the Olympics only about 1% of people here were interested. How come so many people want him now? Is it because he's now played in the NBA this season?
He was one of France's best players in the Olympics, and in the Gold Medal game, Lebron tried bullying him, getting into his head to take him out of his game, but he was having none of that. He proved to me back then he could play in the NBA.

I also wonder why the Spurs weren't interested? Does anyone think they looked into getting him, or did they have no interest? He showed A LOT in those Olympics, so I wonder why the Spurs didn't go after him. Was it a money thing? Since he went to the 76ers, I don't think it was a playing time thing as I don't think going into the season he knew he'd get playing time for sure there?

[ChumpDumper]

I don't get it. When Pauleta14 and I bought up signing him during/after the Olympics only about 1% of people here were interested. How come so many people want him now? Is it because he's now played in the NBA this season?
He was one of France's best players in the Olympics, and in the Gold Medal game, Lebron tried bullying him, getting into his head to take him out of his game, but he was having none of that. He proved to me back then he could play in the NBA.

I also wonder why the Spurs weren't interested? Does anyone think they looked into getting him, or did they have no interest? He showed A LOT in those Olympics, so I wonder why the Spurs didn't go after him. Was it a money thing? Since he went to the 76ers, I don't think it was a playing time thing as I don't think going into the season he knew he'd get playing time for sure there?

I personally didn't know he was available. I'm very happy he'll be available again soon.

I think the Spurs were locked into their use of cap space pretty early on and were still thinking one of the big men on the team might actually work out.

[TD 21]

Bamba and Theis are likely to be joined by Bagley III (injured) and/or Len and Wiseman (out for season).

Bamba is the most logical given his youth, size and skillset (theoretical shooting/rebounding/shot blocking) and the reality that he comes off as a cliche Spur personality wise.

Despite acquiring Sims, the Bucks might also have interest, given the open roster spot, Lopez' age and him being the exact archetype necessary to play with Antetokounmpo.

[ChumpDumper]

Since the Spurs' other swings didn't work out before the deadline, I am more than willing to sign Bamba to see if he can do anything; Bagley moreso if he is scheduled to come back this season.

[scott]

We don't need a world beater here at backup C... just someone who can compete with Bassey and Center Sochan minutes. Ultimately, I think we'll find all three of those options (plus some Mamu minutes from time to time) useful to bring this thing home from time to time.

[Ice009]

I personally didn't know he was available. I'm very happy he'll be available again soon.

I think the Spurs were locked into their use of cap space pretty early on and were still thinking one of the big men on the team might actually work out.

I think there was talk that he said he thought he can play in the NBA and wanted to give it another shot (so going by him saying that, I assumed he was available). So you thought he couldn't get out of his contract? Fair enough if that is the case.

You could be right about the Spurs, but I thought Pop would have had a very good first hand look at him in the Olympics, but maybe like you said, they were committed to their current players to see how they'd turn out.
I don't like watching the 76ers as I really wanted to get him. He's actually playing even better than I thought he would in the NBA. I thought he'd be good, but he's definitely proven he belongs now. I remember Extatic trying to tell me he washed out with the Celtics and didn't really show anything.

As for this season, Marvin Bagley would be my first choice by far if he's bought out. Question is, what is his injury? Is he due to return anytime soon?

[mo7888]

Every available C should want this gig... Some should probably ask for a buyout just to try and get here.

[hater]

I don't get it. When Pauleta14 and I bought up signing him during/after the Olympics only about 1% of people here were interested. How come so many people want him now? Is it because he's now played in the NBA this season?
He was one of France's best players in the Olympics, and in the Gold Medal game, Lebron tried bullying him, getting into his head to take him out of his game, but he was having none of that. He proved to me back then he could play in the NBA.

I also wonder why the Spurs weren't interested? Does anyone think they looked into getting him, or did they have no interest? He showed A LOT in those Olympics, so I wonder why the Spurs didn't go after him. Was it a money thing? Since he went to the 76ers, I don't think it was a playing time thing as I don't think going into the season he knew he'd get playing time for sure there?

I wanted Yabusele since the olympics tbqh. I have posts here asking for him

And still want him

Hed be a perfect fit

[Ice009]

I wanted Yabusele since the olympics tbqh. I have posts here asking for him

And still want him

Hed be a perfect fit

Yeah, sorry, I apologize, as apart from Pauleta14, I don't remember anyone else (probably because Pauleta14 is a French fan) advocating for signing him. At least you're another poster that wanted him. Good call. I just didn't remember hardly anyone here wanting him (unless most here didn't watch France in the Olympics). Was there other posters? Not that it matters now :(. Hopefully the Spurs and him are interested in teaming up next season.

[Arguendo]

I personally didn't know he was available. I'm very happy he'll be available again soon.

I think the Spurs were locked into their use of cap space pretty early on and were still thinking one of the big men on the team might actually work out.
Are the 76ers buying Yabusele out? I would love him, didn't think he'd be available, hopefully him and Wemby are close and he joins us for the push.
I wanted him after the Olympics, but going to what looked like a real contender made a lot of sense for him, hopefully he's willing to settle for a play-in contender now and stick around for next year.

[ChumpDumper]

Are the 76ers buying Yabusele out? I would love him, didn't think he'd be available, hopefully him and Wemby are close and he joins us for the push.
I wanted him after the Olympics, but going to what looked like a real contender made a lot of sense for him, hopefully he's willing to settle for a play-in contender now and stick around for next year.
I'm talking about the offseason. Philly would be incredibly stupid to buy him out.

[Arguendo]

Yabbie is first choice, but Mamba doesn't look like a bad consolation prize.

If its Yabbie, I gonna be even more frustrated every time Keldon is on the court. Get Yabbie and Keldon can take his rightful place as a DNP/garbage man/cheerleader.

[Ice009]

He's not available, or about to be. Now way Philly buy him out. We're just hoping he is available during the off-season.

Right now, I guess guys like Bamba are what we'd be looking at.

[Arguendo]

I'm talking about the offseason. Philly would be incredibly stupid to buy him out.
That makes more sense, didn't see why Philly would cut him unless they had a handshake deal when they signed him.
Still, would love him in the offseason but he's played well enough to get paid.

[hater]

Yeah, sorry, I apologize, as apart from Pauleta14, I don't remember anyone else (probably because Pauleta14 is a French fan) advocating for signing him. At least you're another poster that wanted him. Good call. I just didn't remember hardly anyone here wanting him (unless most here didn't watch France in the Olympics). Was there other posters? Not that it matters now :(. Hopefully the Spurs and him are interested in teaming up next season.

Revisiting the olympics thread would be fun tbqh

Cheers :tu

[hater]

He's not available, or about to be. Now way Philly buy him out. We're just hoping he is available during the off-season.

Right now, I guess guys like Bamba are what we'd be looking at.

:tu agree

[Manu-of-steel]

Daniel Theiss?

[scott]

Okay Brian... it's getting a little rough. You've got an open roster spot... you gotta do SOMETHING my man

[Mugen]

Wemby can't even play a 5 minute stretch without needing an iron lung.

Sign any warm 7ft body off the street for gods sake, BWrong.

[Manu-of-steel]

The offensive rebounds by the opposing teams clearly shows we lack a back up center. Vome on Spurs!

[jiggy_55]

Bismack Biyombo is the chosen one. Signed 10 day contract

[r0drig0lac]

bismax

[mo7888]

The 10 day contract probably provides a window to see if Capela gets bought out..

[jiggy_55]

The 10 day contract probably provides a window to see if Capela gets bought out..

Or to see if he’s good enough, and see if Bassey returns by then.

[ChumpDumper]

Well he has long arms I guess.

[ace3g]

Keep him away from the FT line...

[Davidicus]

https://youtu.be/25ma_5VnhjA?si=TmZ-dDv0vjrP2_vv

Bismack my bitch up

[Mugen]

The Savior

[Leetonidas]

Biyombo, Bamba are two that come to mind to take a look at maybe.

You called it man :lol

[Strategic]

50% free throw shooter. Get the ball out of his hands quick.

[sananspursfan21]

I remember when Bismack was the next Ibaka

[spurraider21]

I remember when Bismack was the next Ibaka
Right now he’s the next Gorgui Dieng

[montgod]

You called it man :lol

Yup he’s actually done really well when given minutes especially looking at last year. I think he’ll be a good low risk addition.

[Dverde]

Bandaid player who can play right away. That is type of scrub type I expected with the choices out there. I hope we draft a center, but Spurs will draft best player available imo.

[Guru of Nothing]

Seems tailor-made for his role.

[BatManu20]

In case the Spurs are desperate.

1888297294384246798

[RC_Drunkford]

1888291052261388369

[RC_Drunkford]

worth a try. Seems like he hasn't played any professional basketball this season.

[mo7888]

In case the Spurs are desperate.

1888297294384246798

I wouldn't hate it short-term

Edit- skimmed it to fast...didn't see the indy connection

[Sugus]

Oh look, the Spurs plug another need of the roster. Shocker!


Jokes aside, he hasn't played professional basketball this season you said?! Hope he doesn't need many games to get back into form...

[Atl Spur]

Team bbiq has been raised if nothing else.

[ginobilized]

I'm hoping Biyombo brings something, but, not expecting a revelation.
He and CP3 have a history, which should help.

Another undersized player for his position, though. We need wings that height (or taller)
Is it a purposeful play for the Spurs to surround Wemby with shorter than average players at their position? We need more height and muscle on this team. Outside of Wemby, only Castle is taller than a bunch of his matchups.
Pop was the step-child of Don "Small-ball" Nelson, but the league has changed so much. I'm ready for the Spurs to add players that check 2 or three of these boxes as more athletic, taller, high IQ and physical players.

[TD 21]

Yikes. A washed version of Bassey.

Wonder if Bamba is Bucks bound.


I'm hoping Biyombo brings something, but, not expecting a revelation.
He and CP3 have a history, which should help.

Another undersized player for his position, though. We need wings that height (or taller)
Is it a purposeful play for the Spurs to surround Wemby with shorter than average players at their position? We need more height and muscle on this team. Outside of Wemby, only Castle is taller than a bunch of his matchups.
Pop was the step-child of Don "Small-ball" Nelson, but the league has changed so much. I'm ready for the Spurs to add players that check 2 or three of these boxes as more athletic, taller, high IQ and physical players.

Just another symptom of them being behind the curve. The league has shifted back to positional size the past 1.5 seasons, yet they continue to not place a premium on it anywhere but PG (the irony given that this is a franchise known for two and about to be three all time bigs).