Don't Be Surprised

[Ghost Writer]

If we have to get Wally to get Thomas from Seattle.

Give to get.

I remember many of us snapped when we signed Brent Barry, because his contract was somewhat expensive and long for a veteran swingman.

Same thing with Szerbiack.

His contract is tough to stomach, but you could see the Spurs front office taking a shine to him the same way they dug Barry.

I'm just saying... don't jump if Szerbiack comes in a deal for Thomas.

[Holt's Cat]

The Spurs would have to send out

Barry
Horry
Finley
Elson
Bonner

for those two. F that.

[Holt's Cat]

I don't recall anyone "snapping" when the Spurs signed Barry.

Plus Szczerbiak's salary is 3x Barry's.

[Sense]

The Spurs would have to send out

Barry
Horry
Finley
Elson
Bonner

for those two. F that.

lawl i dont think thats gonna happen

[Mr. Body]

Szczerbiak will not be a Spur.

[T Park]

Wally is way too expensive.

No thank you.

[Holt's Cat]

If the Spurs wanted Szczerbiak, they could acquire him for:

Barry
Elson
Bonner

That would allow the Sonics to pare down a significant amount of payroll next season. Of course, if they keep Szczerbiak then they will have his huge ass expiring contract to use next year to perhaps land someone of value. For the Spurs, at some point they will have to replace Barry and/or Finley. Still, irrespective of cap concerns, does it make sense to pay Wally Szczerbiak thirteen million dollars to be a bench player?

[ChumpDumper]

I will be VERY surprised if the Spurs execute a $20 million trade.

[Mr. Body]

Still, irrespective of cap concerns, does it make sense to pay Wally Szczerbiak thirteen million dollars to be a bench player?

Fuck no.

[Ghost Writer]

I don't recall anyone "snapping" when the Spurs signed Barry.

Plus Szczerbiak's salary is 3x Barry's.
You were not thrilled with the signing.

[Holt's Cat]

Incorrect.

[Ghost Writer]

I don't think the Spurs would trade for Wally without Thomas.

I don't think they should trade for Wally and Thomas.

I would hope they could just trade for Thomas.

But I would not be surprised.

[MoSpur]

Seattle might want to include Wally in a trade involving Thomas, but I doubt the Spurs take that on. Wally makes way too much. We're talking $13 million.

[nkdlunch]

Wally sucks. please God don't let this happen

[m33p0]

are you kidding me?

[Ghost Writer]

Read.

It's not something anyone wants to see happen.

But it could.

[Holt's Cat]

Read.

It's not something anyone wants to see happen.

But it could.


Sure, and Tim Duncan for Chris Bosh could happen too. BFD.

[ChumpDumper]

I thought you wanted Szczerbiak.

[Ghost Writer]

Phoooo.

You're the one hell-bent on K. Thomas over R. Artest, papichulo.

[picnroll]

Pop's trade committee would veto this as incomprehensible.

[ChumpDumper]

Phoooo.

You're the one hell-bent on K. Thomas over R. Artest, papichulo.Yes, you started a thread calling for a Sczcerbiak trade.

Phoooo, indeed.

[Holt's Cat]

Hey, at least Ghost has heard of Szczerbiak before, so obviously that would make this a great trade.

[ElNono]

Don't be surprised if we have to get Drew Gooden to get Lebron James.

Give to Get.

I'm just saying... don't jump if Gooden comes in a deal for James.

[Ghost Writer]

ElNon your vain attempt at humor makes absolutely no sense in this context. Lebron is a franchise player and Gooden would actually be a nice throw in, dope.

Why would Seattle just hand over Thomas without attempting to unload Szcerbiak, too?

[Holt's Cat]

ElNon your vain attempt at humor makes absolutely no sense in this context. Lebron is a franchise player and Gooden would actually be a nice throw in, dope.

Why would Seattle just hand over Thomas without attempting to unload Szcerbiak, too?


Probably because someone doesn't have $20 mil in contracts they want to send out.

Cap, Salary. Learn it.

[Ghost Writer]

Please post how you expect to get Thomas then.

[Holt's Cat]

Already have.

[ElNono]

The Spurs are not making a move that will put them over the cap. They've been very careful all year in doing that, and there's no indicator whatsoever that points to them doing otherwise.
My gut feeling is that we're not going to make a move, and I feel pretty confident about our current roster.

[Bob Lanier]

I think Wally (http://nc.startribune.com/stonline/images/news56/1cj02.l.jpg) would look (http://www.timberwolvestoday.com/visual/wally.jpg) good with cornrows (http://www.mhfitnessmag.com/images/photo_szczerbiak.gif) and a headband (http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i252/lonestarverve/Wally-Szczerbiak-06.jpg).

[Holt's Cat]

You shouldn't have posted those. Now Ghost will have to visit the men's room.

[nfg3]

Too expensive -IMO, especially for a bench player. I don't see Pop doing this. But if this does miraculously happen what whould that do to the 2010 plan? Disminish it? Or is there more wheeling and dealing left to be done?

[Ghost Writer]

Seattle won't do the Spurs any favors for Thomas.

You guys are courageous.

So you want to stand pat and hope for the best, huh?

Stunning.

[ElNono]

So you want to stand pat and hope for the best, huh?

Stunning.

Worked last year...

[Holt's Cat]

Seattle won't do the Spurs any favors for Thomas.

You guys are courageous.

So you want to stand pat and hope for the best, huh?

Stunning.


So the Spurs should gut their supporting cast and send out the likes of Finley and Horry for a 30 game rental of Kurt Thomas and Szczerbiak's $13 million salary? Damn, you are mental, though not as much as Ron.

[ChumpDumper]

Seattle won't do the Spurs any favors for Thomas.

You guys are courageous.

So you want to stand pat and hope for the best, huh?

Stunning.So you are for a Szczerbiak/Thomas trade.

[Ghost Writer]

So the Spurs should gut their supporting cast and send out the likes of Finley and Horry for a 30 game rental of Kurt Thomas and Szczerbiak's $13 million salary? Damn, you are mental, though not as much as Ron.
No.

I never advocated that.

I just feel that the Sonics will want more than Barry, Elson and a pick.

[Ghost Writer]

Worked last year...
Our rivals all got better, son.

And we're older and more injured.

You counting on the Mavs losing first round and Amare and Diaw getting suspended again, too?

[ElNono]

Our rivals all got better, son.

And we're older and more injured.

You counting on the Mavs losing first round and Amare and Diaw getting suspended again, too?

See, I see it differently.

Our rivals got better on paper only, so far.
- Gasol never won a game in the playoffs, plus he's softer than a Kleenex.
- The Suns needed defense, gave up their 2nd scorer and number 1 rebounder and got Shaq? Plus they're still coached by D'Antoni. Enough said.
- Dallas gave up Harris and Diop, the two guys that really gave us trouble for a 35 year old Kidd, that is frequently outplayed by Parker. Plus I think they're losing confidence in AJ with every game.

As far as age, yeah, we're a year older, but the Big 3 are still in their prime. The injury part doesn't bother me as much seeing how Pop has taken care of regulating the minutes, and the injuries that happened could have happened to anybody (Like Kobe now has pretty much the same injury Manu had).
Come playoff time, all I hope for is that Tony is recovered and everyone else stays healthy. If we have that, I think we have a great chance to repeat.
Maybe during the off-season we can retool the team a bit, but I don't see the necessity to insert a cancer in the locker room (Artest) or to bust out the salary cap for a backup center (Thomas)

[Ghost Writer]

A matter of opinion, I guess.

I'd like to get better on paper without giving up anyone who is contributing right now:

Barry
Elson
1st round pick

[Holt's Cat]

So the Spurs are playing for the paper championship? Well, Sacto's got a couple of those.