Yahoo: Spurs front-runners in race for Maggette

Spurs front-runners in race for Maggette
By Adrian Wojnarowski, Yahoo! Sports

The San Antonio Spurs have targeted Corey Maggette and are the front-runners to sign the Los Angeles Clippers’ free agent forward, multiple league sources said Tuesday night.

While no deal was imminent, Maggette would be expected to sign a multi-year deal for the mid-level exception, a move that would fulfill the Spurs’ desperate need for perimeter athleticism and scoring. Maggette would be leaving the Clippers, just as the team came to an agreement with Golden State free agent Baron Davis on a contract. With so much sudden salary cap space, the Warriors could be a threat to swoop in and take Maggette for themselves. The Boston Celtics have also shown serious interest in Maggette.

Another team with salary cap room, the Philadelphia 76ers, will present Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent Josh Smith an offer sheet on Wednesday when he visits with Sixers general manager Ed Stefanski in Philadelphia, two league sources said.

The Spurs struggled to generate points in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers and believe Maggette could make a dramatic impact as a complement to Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker. Maggette averaged 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers, who expect now to quickly re-sign free agent Elton Brand.

The Spurs had targeted Maggette as an explosive offensive addition to an offense that struggled to generate points in the Western Conference finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Maggette averaged 22.1 points and 5.6 rebounds for the Clippers, who expect now to quickly re-sign free agent Elton Brand.

Maggette, 28, opted out of his contract with the Clippers on Monday, along with Brand. He had hopes of returning to the Orlando Magic, but the Spurs, who have an interest in Denver restricted free agent J.R. Smith and Detroit free agent Jarvis Hayes, made an aggressive push in the last 24 hours to sell Maggette on playing an important part in restoring them to a championship team.

“He’s going to take a lot of the offensive load off (Manu) Ginobili, but (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich will have to hide him defensively on the floor,” a Western Conference scout said Tuesday night.

Maggette can sign on July 9, once the NBA’s moratorium on free agents is lifted.

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Fuck Yeah!!!:downspin:

hellz Yes!

Nice.

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Shut the fuck up :wow Well, i'm not getting my hopes up until pen meets paper.

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The San Antonio Spurs have targeted Corey Maggette and are the front-runners to sign the Los Angeles Clippers’ free agent forward, multiple league sources said Tuesday night.

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Fresh off the Rack.

Awesome.

http://www.coreymaggetteonline.org/i...ggette-pic.jpg

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“He’s going to take a lot of the offensive load off (Manu) Ginobili, but (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich will have to hide him defensively on the floor,” a Western Conference scout said Tuesday night.

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Maggette, 28, opted out of his contract with the Clippers on Monday, along with Brand. He had hopes of returning to the Orlando Magic, but the Spurs, who have an interest in Denver restricted free agent J.R. Smith and Detroit free agent Jarvis Hayes, made an aggressive push in the last 24 hours to sell Maggette on playing an important part in restoring them to a championship team.

“He’s going to take a lot of the offensive load off (Manu) Ginobili, but (Spurs coach Gregg) Popovich will have to hide him defensively on the floor,” a Western Conference scout said Tuesday night.

Maggette can sign on July 9, once the NBA’s moratorium on free agents is lifted.

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If Finley's D made it three seasons with the Spurs, Maggette will be fine.

Holy crap. I thought Maggette would be unattainable this offseason. Thank you Baron Davis.

If this becomes official, the Spurs would have gotten the best shooting guard in the open market. :wow

oh please please please

HELL YES.

I'm waiting to see a report on an agreement, but if they are really the frontrunners, then HELL YES.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Holy crap. I thought Maggette would be unattainable this offseason. Thank you Baron Davis.

If this becomes official, the Spurs would have gotten the best shooting guard in the open market. :wow

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From .1% to 1% to 99.9999999%? :downspin:

The Big Four!! :hungry:

Holy shit

wow wow ow


How nice would that be.

Holy crap....please let this happen...

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

From .1 to 1 to 99.9999999? :downspin:

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Still early. Teams with cap space haven't been spoken for yet. I still say it's less than a 50% chance but perhaps there is fire behind this smoke.

Wow the Maggette race is now getting started. I heard he wanted to go back to ORL though. They desperately need a SG/SF player like him as well.

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While no deal was imminent

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That gives me some serious pause.

He doesn't shoot a good %, but neither did Finley!

Well, one thing's for certain. They aren't aiming to "stand pat."

Imagine that.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Still early. Teams with cap space haven't been spoken for yet. I still say it's less than a 50% chance but perhaps there is fire behind this smoke.

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According to the article Philly is going after Josh Smith so that would take them out of the running.

Normally I wouldn't put too much stock in it but there's that whole comment about multiple league sources are saying it.

The Spurs and their personnel moves don't make waves, so if there's smoke with this, it's coming from Maggette's camp. Interesting development.

:wow:wow

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

Well, one thing's for certain. They aren't aiming to "stand pat."

Imagine that.

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Shocking.

Getting Maggette would be unexpected and awesome.

Spurs will have basically fixed their perimeter.

PG : Parker / Hill / Vaughn
SG : Bowen / Ginobili / shooter (Finley, Barry, Giricek ..)
SF : Maggette / Udoka / prospect (Hairston, Gist..)

I just shit my shorts with excitement....brb, I have to change

The race is just getting started. Teams with capspace will weigh in and then things will get interesting. Right now nobody has offered Maggette anything above the MLE, who knows if it will stay that way.

Please make it so.

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Originally Posted by TheMadHatter

The race is just getting started. Teams with capspace will weigh in and then things will get interesting. Right now nobody has offered Maggette anything above the MLE, who knows if it will stay that way.

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There are two teams with room more than MLE

One is the Sixers and they are preparing a deal for Josh Smith.

So its down to 1.

It's like the night before Christmas....In July.

Does anyone think we could sign Barnes for the LLE?

Woo wee Maggz is playing our fiddle.

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Originally Posted by objective

He doesn't shoot a good %, but neither did Finley!

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He averages 22 points per game on 46% FG shooting and shoots 2% better than Finley from three. :wtf

The first domino fell, which was the Clippers needing to renounce him to sign another free agent and thereby precluding the possibility of a sign and trade.

Now the Spurs will need the Warriors, Sixers, and Grizzlies to use their cap space on other players.

If that falls, then the Spurs will basically have to lure him to SA over other teams offering the same amount of $.

What about Maggette for the MLE and Diop for the LLE? That would be ideal.

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

Does anyone think we could sign Barnes for the LLE?

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I think the LLE is going to Barry or the last big.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Getting Maggette would be unexpected and awesome.

Spurs will have basically fixed their perimeter.

PG : Parker / Hill / Vaughn
SG : Bowen / Ginobili / shooter (Finley, Barry, Giricek ..)
SF : Maggette / Udoka / prospect (Hairston, Gist..)

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So, Maggette for MLE, and that would leave LLE and minimum contracts. What do you think the chances are that Giricek would sign for LLE? I would love to have Giricek at SG for LLE. He plays some pretty good D and is a pretty good shooter.

I think there are three teams in the race: Spurs, Celtics, and Magic.

It's really up to Maggette who he wants to go with. Throw in the fact that SA and FL are tax free states. The Spurs really could get him.

Lets hope this works out and doesn't turn out like.... you know who from the CLippers back in the day - even though it was a good omen that he never came.

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

The first domino fell, which was the Clippers needing to renounce him to sign another free agent and thereby precluding the possibility of a sign and trade.

Now the Spurs will need the Warriors, Sixers, and Grizzlies to use their cap space on other players.

If that falls, then the Spurs will basically have to lure him to SA over other teams offering the same amount of $.

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Ah ok.

Grizzlies doesn't seem likely cause they just got Mayo and they are not in a win now mode.

Warriors is a possibility, and the Sixers are supposedly targeting Josh Smith number 1 though.

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Originally Posted by Aggie Hoopsfan

He averages 22 points per game on 46% FG shooting and shoots 2% better than Finley from three. :wtf

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I was just pointing out that at worst he'll shoot like Finley.

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth

I think the LLE is going to Barry or the last big.

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We don't have to use the LLE on Barry, we can use the non-bird exception (or Thomas if we resigned him).

The thing I love about Maggette's game is his ability to get to the free throw line. He gets to the line as much as Parker and Ginobili combined. He can also rebound and has the tools to be a good defender.

He's a little bit of a china doll and his character can sometimes be questioned, however for the MLE, he's a FANTASTIC buy. This is a guy who can give you about 20 points and five boards a night while getting to the free throw line 9 or 10 times per game.

If Spurs fans wanted JR Smith, Maggette is basically JR Smith except not crazy and with a more varied repertoire.

Damn, this would be so nice.

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Maggette, 28, opted out of his contract with the Clippers on Monday, along with Brand. He had hopes of returning to the Orlando Magic, but the Spurs, who have an interest in Denver restricted free agent J.R. Smith and Detroit free agent Jarvis Hayes, made an aggressive push in the last 24 hours to sell Maggette on playing an important part in restoring them to a championship team.

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Doesn't that sort of read like he said yes to the Spurs?

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Originally Posted by oligarchy

So, Maggette for MLE, and that would leave LLE and minimum contracts (I believe they also have the bi-annual). What do you think the chances are that Giricek would sign for LLE (or bi-annual)? I would love to have Giricek at SG for LLE. He plays some pretty good D and is a pretty good shooter.

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Yeah if Barry leaves that would be idea signing him.

Pop likes his defense.

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Originally Posted by Aggie Hoopsfan

He averages 22 points per game on 46% FG shooting and shoots 2% better than Finley from three. :wtf

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Not only that, but he's an athletic slasher. Also, he averaged 5.6 rpg. I'll take that from a wing/small forward any day.

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Originally Posted by timvp

The thing I love about Maggette's game is his ability to get to the free throw line. He gets to the line as much as Parker and Ginobili combined. He can also rebound and has the tools to be a good defender.

He's a little bit of a china doll and his character can sometimes be questioned, however for the MLE, he's a FANTASTIC buy. This is a guy who can give you about 20 points and five boards a night while getting to the free throw line 9 or 10 times per game.

If Spurs fans wanted JR Smith, Maggette is basically JR Smith except not crazy and with a more varied repertoire.

Damn, this would be so nice.

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The perfect small ball 4 as well when needed.

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

The first domino fell, which was the Clippers needing to renounce him to sign another free agent and thereby precluding the possibility of a sign and trade.

Now the Spurs will need the Warriors, Sixers, and Grizzlies to use their cap space on other players.

If that falls, then the Spurs will basically have to lure him to SA over other teams offering the same amount of $.

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Memphis has Rudy Gay, O.J. Mayo, Antoine Walker, and Hakeem Warrick. Don't see them chasing another G/F.

To me, it comes down to Philly and GS.

I'm thinking not a lot of the Spurs fans realise just how good Maggette is.

This would also make the drafting of a backup PG a very good move and with Mahinmi coming through the Spurs would have just got some youth, energy and athleticism all over the court.

Please happen!

So lets say we do get Maggette for the MLE, can we use the LLE and the trade exemptions together to get, let's say Barnes?

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

Doesn't that sort of read like he said yes to the Spurs?

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Makes it seem like hes "intrigued"

I wouldn't say signed though.

holy fuck!


this alone would make the offseason a sterling success.

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Originally Posted by T Park

Ah ok.

Grizzlies doesn't seem likely cause they just got Mayo and they are not in a win now mode.

Warriors is a possibility, and the Sixers are supposedly targeting Josh Smith number 1 though.

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I think Warriors are waiting on Arenas (I guess Warriors are offering 5-year 100) but Washington is offering 6-year 124. So.. it's possible Arenas could sign with the Warriors, so they may not be targeting Maggette.

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Originally Posted by Das Texan

holy fuck!


this alone would make the offseason a sterling success.

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If that was intended

nice :smokin

would be nice
imagine the lineup , difficult to stop the spurs with four 20 pts per game players

i need to calm down :flag:

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Originally Posted by oligarchy

I think Warriors are waiting on Arenas (I guess Warriors are offering 5-year 100) but Washington is offering 6-year 124. So.. it's possible Arenas could sign with the Warriors, so they may not be targeting Maggette.

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Well Wershington offered 6 and 106

I think the Warriors are offering balls out all they can.

Dunno how that affects things.

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Originally Posted by T Park

There are two teams with room more than MLE

One is the Sixers and they are preparing a deal for Josh Smith.

So its down to 1.

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The Hawks will most likely match whatever the Sixers offer. I think the Sixers are still very much in play. They may want a big but then again, they were starting Willie freakin' Green at shooting guard all season last year.

Thomas
Duncan
Bowen
Maggette
Parker

Hill
Ginobili
Mahinmi
Udoka
Gist
Hairston
Bonner

Vaughn
IR
IR

no fuckin way! I cant believe this. Ive been following Maggette since his days at duke and there's no doubt in my mind that he is exactly what we need to get back on top.

Tony/Hill/Vaughn
Manu/Barnes/Barry
Maggette/Bowen/Gist
Tim/Ian
Thomas/Jav

That'd be a pretty crazy line up.

Doesn't Ludden work for yahoo? Why didn't he break this story? Either way....hells yes

i've already said it but...
OH GOD PLEASE

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Originally Posted by timvp

The Hawks will most likely match whatever the Sixers offer. I think the Sixers are still very much in play. They may want a big but then again, they were starting Willie freakin' Green at shooting guard a lot last year.

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Yeah good point.

This report makes me happy, but its a cautious happy, knowing from the past of dealings with the likes of Tyrone Nesby, D Fish and other FAs, that nothing is set, or done, until its CONFIRMED.

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Originally Posted by T Park

Thomas
Duncan
Bowen
Maggette
Parker

Hill
Ginobili
Mahinmi
Udoka
Gist
Hairston
Bonner

Vaughn
IR
IR

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Forgot Oberto and hopefully Barry.

http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/b...mtooth/pop.jpg
Well, after a while, me and RC saw who was left in the free agent market
and we decided that we were gonna surprise all you fuckers.

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

Tony/Hill/Vaughn
Manu/Barnes/Barry
Maggette/Bowen/Gist
Tim/Ian
Thomas/Jav

That'd be a pretty crazy line up.

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Take out Javtokas and Barnes, and then its more realistic.

BTW, your forgetting Oberto.

At the very least, the report should help those emo Spurs fans untie the noose and realize the Spurs aren't content to just bring back the same team.

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Originally Posted by montgod

Forgot Oberto and hopefully Barry.

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Fuck

thank you.

Yeah with them in there, IF Barry comes back, thats a damn stacked team that is damn damn damn hard to beat.

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Originally Posted by T Park

Thomas
Duncan
Bowen
Maggette
Parker

Hill
Ginobili
Mahinmi
Udoka
Gist
Hairston
Bonner

Vaughn
IR
IR

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Now that's a crappy line-up and bench...

API - In a surprise reversal, Corey Maggette has renounced his interest in the Spurs, since the number 50 is not available for him to wear.

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Originally Posted by timvp

The thing I love about Maggette's game is his ability to get to the free throw line. He gets to the line as much as Parker and Ginobili combined.

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Yep, that is key. Maggette will go cold as much as anyone else on the team, but unlike everyone else, he can still get to the line even when his shots aren't falling.

Tim used to be like that. :depressed

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Originally Posted by T Park

Take out Javtokas and Barnes, and then its more realistic.

BTW, your forgetting Oberto.

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Had to use Oberto and Udoka in a S&T for Barnes.

Starters
1 Parker
2 Maggette
3 Bowen
4 Duncan
5 Thomas

Bench
1 Hill
2 Ginobili
2 Barry or FA
2/3 Udoka
4 Bonner
4/5 Mahinmi
5 Oberto

IR
1 Vaughn
2/3 Hairston
3/4 Gist

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

Had to use Oberto and Udoka in a S&T for Barnes.

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No need to S&T when hes a FA and isn't going back.


GS wouldn't want those guys anyways.

Wouldn't need to give up those guys either.

So we'd potentially have four players who can average in the high teens/lower 20's?

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Yep, that is key. Maggette will go cold as much as anyone else on the team, but unlike everyone else, he can still get to the line even when his shots aren't falling.

Tim used to be like that. :depressed

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Yeah, pre-Joey incident, Duncan used to get to the line about as often as Maggette.

Now? About half that :(

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

Starters
1 Parker
2 Maggette
3 Bowen
4 Duncan
5 Thomas

Bench
1 Hill
2 Ginobili
2 Barry or FA
2/3 Udoka
4 Bonner
4/5 Mahinmi
5 Oberto

IR
1 Vaughn
2/3 Hairston
3/4 Gist

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Raise banner number 5 fuckers :smokin

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

Starters
1 Parker
2 Maggette
3 Bowen
4 Duncan
5 Thomas

Bench
1 Hill
2 Ginobili
2 Barry or FA
2/3 Udoka
4 Bonner
4/5 Mahinmi
5 Oberto

IR
1 Vaughn
2/3 Hairston
3/4 Gist

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Chingao, that's nice.

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Originally Posted by T Park

No need to S&T when hes a FA and isn't going back.


GS wouldn't want those guys anyways.

Wouldn't need to give up those guys either.

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So do you think he'd sign for the LLE?

Wow looks like a lot of you have already lost your nut.

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Originally Posted by oligarchy

Now that's a crappy line-up and bench...

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Not to mention, I wouldn't get too hopeful about the second round picks. I hope they stick, but I could realistically see this as the final lineup:

Tony/Hill/Vaughn
Maggette/Ginobli/Barry
Bowen/Udoka/Finley
Tim/Horry/Ian/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto

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Originally Posted by Buddy Holly

So do you think he'd sign for the LLE?

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Not really.

Giving the MLE to Maggette would effectively take you out of the running for any other wing IMO.

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Originally Posted by montgod

Not to mention, I wouldn't get too hopeful about the second round picks. I hope they stick, but I could realistically see this as the final lineup:

Tony/Hill/Vaughn
Maggette/Ginobli/Barry
Bowen/Udoka/Finley
Tim/Horry/Ian/Bonner
Thomas/Oberto

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I restate.

Raise banner number 5.

once again I will ask.....if we use the MLE on Maggette....

are we then allowed to combine the LLE with the trade exemptions to sign another top caliber FA, let's say a Matt Barnes?

It's time for Pop to bust out the mariachis. Mariachis are one-for-one when it comes to signing free agent swingmen away from the Clippers.

:smokin

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Originally Posted by Biggems

once again I will ask.....if we use the MLE on Maggette....

are we then allowed to combine the LLE with the trade exemptions to sign another top caliber FA, let's say a Matt Barnes?

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The trade exceptions can't be combined.

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Originally Posted by timvp

Yeah, pre-Joey incident, Duncan used to get to the line about as often as Maggette.

Now? About half that :(

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7.1 in 07, 5.9 in 08.

Maggette... 9.7 last year.. :wow

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Originally Posted by T Park

I restate.

Raise banner number 5.

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No doubt babaaaaa!

I would just hope that Ian and Udoka's defense gets WAY better over the offseason.

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Originally Posted by timvp

It's time for Pop to bust out the mariachis. Mariachis are one-for-one when it comes to signing free agent swingmen away from the Clippers.

:smokin

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:lmao

I can just see the press conference.

"I was considering SA, and was gonna fly to Orlando and Oakland, but when Pop was there with Duncan and the mariachis, I knew SA was my new home"

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The perfect small ball 4 as well when needed.

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Didn't even think about that. You might have sold me right there.

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Originally Posted by T Park

The trade exceptions can't be combined.

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can the trade exceptions be combined with each other at all? i mean that would suck if they cant, cause we have 3 of them, but we might not have room for 3 players.

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I restate.

Raise banner number 5.

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A LOT will still depend on what Ian contributes.

Woooooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not to be a downer but with very few FA, this maybe a ploy to get more money from another team.

Fuck this! Maggette must now opt to play for Spurs. This will be a win win situation for both camp.

Well, well, well.

This would certainly do much to shore up the chances of continuing the "Spurs only win the title in odd numbered years" thing, wouldn't it?

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7.1 in 07, 5.9 in 08.

Maggette... 9.7 last year.. :wow

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Yeah and on top of that, hes a damn good free throw shooter as well.

Re-sign Thomas and use the LLE on the last big and we got our championship team. :smokin