What's missing

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Originally Posted by Phila_Chamberlain

Finley and Bonner can give us a similar trade to the jefferson deal, a team is looking for a salary dump and we are looking for another piece, but at the moment I think Pop will let the young guys play a bit.

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Hard for me to see where we can improve our situation since Bonner/Finley (+?) would likely involve taking back a bad contract for 2-3 years in return. Sure we need to take our best shot in 2009 to win it all, but we don't want be too hamstrung in 2010-11 either. There is still the possibility of getting Manu to stick around for several more years at a good price too. Valid point made that we could do worse at the end of the bench then Bonner/Finley, who can definitely hit the 3 ball if nothing else.

Now, we need to trade Findog and Bonner away for teams clearing cap space for 2010. Perhaps get a 2011 draft pick and a vetern pg/sg in return.

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Originally Posted by crc21209

If we could get ANY of those guys it would be F'ing awesome. Imagine Jack back with THESE Spurs.

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Holy shit. I would nut in my pants.

Manu/Mason
Jefferson/SJax

Wow.

I really think people are missing the big picture in wanting to now jettison Finley and Bonner. We've upgraded where we needed to - centre and SF - and Finley/Bonner both know the system and hit 3s, beside being reliable veterans who know the system. Also, it makes no sense to bring in too many new players, and we already have nearly half the team coming in fresh.

No, I say keep these two guys. They are good regular season insurance, and perfect for mentoring all the youngsters and team continuity.

I agree completely with Ruff..unless something we can't reject comes along, I'd keep both Bonner and Finley, especially Bonner..the guy is going to be good playing against other bench players..

I think it's too early to tell btw..

Summer League is going to be significant for any potential moves..can Hill show any improvement with his PG skills?..can Hairston/Gist show that he can be a nice athletic player to backup RJ with Finley?..can McClinton show some nice scoring and decent skills as a "point guard"?..Ian and Blair?..

SL will answer some questions..

You guys are gonna poop when Blair starts on opening night, and immediately starts putting up 9 and 12 per night.

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

I really think people are missing the big picture in wanting to now jettison Finley and Bonner. We've upgraded where we needed to - centre and SF - and Finley/Bonner both know the system and hit 3s, beside being reliable veterans who know the system. Also, it makes no sense to bring in too many new players, and we already have nearly half the team coming in fresh.

No, I say keep these two guys. They are good regular season insurance, and perfect for mentoring all the youngsters and team continuity.

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Yep. If Haislip and Blair come close to expectations, it's going to be hard to find minutes for everyone. Having those guys onboard has a lot of positives.

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Originally Posted by SPURSGOAT

Package Vaughn, Bonner, and Finley for something please...

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Vaughn is an UFA isn't he ?

McClinton is not a fucking PG and they aren't going to try to make him one. RC has already said as much.

Why do people keeping insisting that the Spurs will try him at the point?

How much did Dahntay Jones make last year?

I would offer him the LLE if that is enough....

Never say never, but I doubt the Spurs would take on Jack and his contract which ends in 2013.

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Originally Posted by mouse

To get past the Dallas Mavericks the list is as follows...


Kobe
MJ
LeBron
Shaq
Steve Mc Nair....

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what a troubled soul..you actually think Dallas has a chance against this Spurs team...:depressed I feel for you, Mouse...I really do...as a Mavs fan...it will be another heartbreaking season...as usual.

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

Never say never, but I doubt the Spurs would take on Jack and his contract which ends in 2013.

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Unless Holt is laundering money for a Colombian cartel, you can say never.

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Originally Posted by __JaG__

Something for Camby would be nice. Our guards can hang with anyone...but we need more depth in the front court.

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Agreed. Get Camby!:toast

Which, ironically, is what Spurs fans have been clamoring for two years, no matter who we've gotten or not gotten (ie Blair, Dice, etc).

Again, get Camby!!!:king

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=nrflrg

I don't understand why people think the Spurs need another Star caliber player

I really like what the FO has given us this year. We aren't playing a video game where you can grab 8 players rated really well and be guaranteed victories.

You have to take into consideration chemistry, player roles, minutes, match ups, etc. I think with what we have right now, we have already put ourselves in a place to contend this year. Like ANY NBA season a lot of it is going to rely on Pops coaching, some good luck, and hoping that we made the right moves and these guys catch on fast

super stoked on this season

We're just getting greedy now are we not? The FO is spoiling us.

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

I really think people are missing the big picture in wanting to now jettison Finley and Bonner. We've upgraded where we needed to - centre and SF - and Finley/Bonner both know the system and hit 3s, beside being reliable veterans who know the system. Also, it makes no sense to bring in too many new players, and we already have nearly half the team coming in fresh.

No, I say keep these two guys. They are good regular season insurance, and perfect for mentoring all the youngsters and team continuity.

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We actually need these guys out of the picture so new talent can find the court. Pop is notorious for leaning on guys who "know the system"

We need to play the youngsters consistently and see what sticks. Bonner and Finley on the squad ='s two promising guys on the IR.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=lhgruz

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

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What year does Noc's contract expire?

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...tradeId=narh4g

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Originally Posted by Marcus Bryant

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Heh... Hollinger's analysis is that by trading Nocioni, you reduce the Kings' win total by 51. Is it possible for a team to have a negative win total?

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Originally Posted by poeticism707

What year does Noc's contract expire?

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2012, same as Duncan's.

It's not "what's missing?"

It's "What SHOULD be missing?"

The Answer: Matt Bonner.