Rumor: Tayshaun Prince to the SPURS?

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Originally Posted by TJastal

That was the whole point Hollinger was making was to get a replacement for Bogans as a starting 2. Prince is versatile enough of a player to play 2/3/4.

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I wouldn't want to see a brokeback playing for the Spurs. Prince playing the 4 is like me going to the NBA, we would get our bones snapped.

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Originally Posted by TJastal

That was the whole point Hollinger was making was to get a replacement for Bogans as a starting 2. Prince is versatile enough of a player to play 2/3/4.

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At what cost? The last thing the spurs need is another guy who's injury prone. Who would the spurs move to pick him up? Do you think Bogans is the Spurs biggest weakness?

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Originally Posted by Chieflion

I wouldn't want to see a brokeback playing for the Spurs. Prince playing the 4 is like me going to the NBA, we would get our bones snapped.

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:lol

Back problems should be a red flag for the spurs

Regarding making a trade...I would hope they could do better than this. I just can't see how Prince would make that much of a difference towards helping the team win a title.

No thanks, this guy's more finished than Jefferson.

prince is overrated defensively and offensively. spurs can do much better finding a defensive wing.

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Originally Posted by murpjf88

At what cost? The last thing the spurs need is another guy who's injury prone. Who would the spurs move to pick him up? Is Bogans the Spurs biggest weakness?

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Bonner, Finley, Mason Jr would work. All expiring deals. Much as I hate losing Roger and losing his bench punch, Tayshaun in the starting lineup is a gargantuan improvement over Bogans.

Bogans is doing just fine as our starter, Hollinger doesn't watch enough SPurs games.

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Originally Posted by Supergirl

Bogans is doing just fine as our starter, Hollinger doesn't watch enough SPurs games.

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Except for the fact that the only teams he can shoot against are the ones sporting losing records. Get past that little detail and yah he's doing great.

:lol

Is Hollinger in danger of losing his job at ESPN?

Sounds like he is auditioning for Hoopsworld. :lol

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Originally Posted by TJastal

Bonner, Finley, Mason Jr would work. All expiring deals. Much as I hate losing Roger and losing his bench punch, Tayshaun in the starting lineup is a gargantuan improvement over Bogans.

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I implied the financial issues earlier; now I'll state them explicitly. Here's what the Spurs contract situation looks like next year if you get Prince for expirings:

Duncan: $18.8 million
Jefferson: $15.2 million
Parker: $13.7 million
Prince: $11.1 million
McDyess: $4.8 million
Blair: $918,000
Hill: $854,389

That's $65.4 million on 7 guys. The highest the luxury tax threshold is expected to be next season is $65 million. That means unless you sign 5 other players to minimum contracts, you can wave Manu Ginobili goodbye (and even then it might be iffy). Also, hard to imagine being willing to pay even $5 million (much less $7-10 mil) for another wing player when you've got $26+ mil wrapped up in 2 guys.

Wait, so the whole rumor is based on someone asking Hollinger in chat whether the Spurs would want him? WTF? :rollin

Prince will be a better "PF" in Pop's small ball lineup.

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Originally Posted by lurker23

I implied the financial issues earlier; now I'll state them explicitly. Here's what the Spurs contract situation looks like next year if you get Prince for expirings:

Duncan: $18.8 million
Jefferson: $15.2 million
Parker: $13.7 million
Prince: $11.1 million
McDyess: $4.8 million
Blair: $918,000
Hill: $854,389

That's $65.4 million on 7 guys. The highest the luxury tax threshold is expected to be next season is $65 million. That means unless you sign 5 other players to minimum contracts, you can wave Manu Ginobili goodbye (and even then it might be iffy). Also, hard to imagine being willing to pay even $5 million (much less $7-10 mil) for another wing player when you've got $26+ mil wrapped up in 2 guys.

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Give Manu an less than market value offer and explain why. I know it sounds bad but if he wants to retire a spur I would bet he'd take less $$ for the better chance to win another couple titles.

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Originally Posted by TJastal

Except for the fact that the only teams he can shoot against are the ones sporting losing records. Get past that little detail and yah he's doing great.

:lol

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I dont think the spurs got Bogans to be a scorer...The guy only gets a shade over 1mil and is already the best perimeter defensive player on the spurs. I'd say for the $, bogans is a steal..

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Originally Posted by yavozerb

I dont think the spurs got Bogans to be a scorer...The guy only gets a shade over 1mil and is already the best perimeter defensive player on the spurs. I'd say for the $, bogans is a steal..

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Yah, but that's why Matt Bonner was put on the bench, because he can't play defense to save his life. Bogans is the opposite, the spurs won't go far in the playoffs if he's putting up 1-7 type nights consistently.

Bogans isn't the answer as a starter IMO, but Prince isn't a guy I'm interested in..

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Originally Posted by baseline bum

Wait, so the whole rumor is based on someone asking Hollinger in chat whether the Spurs would want him? WTF? :rollin

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I know, right? I feel sorry for those who waste their time and money on ESPN Insider.

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Originally Posted by HarlemHeat37

Bogans isn't the answer as a starter IMO, but Prince isn't a guy I'm interested in..

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Why not? He's around 29-30 which is perfect age. He has enough experince to quickly step in and help but not too old and brittle yet (like Jefferson).

He's extremely versatile and would enable Pop to run many different lineups. He's an athletic and long defender who can impact a game many ways.

With that contract? I'll pass.

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Originally Posted by TJastal

Why not? He's around 29-30 which is perfect age. He has enough experince to quickly step in and help but not too old and brittle yet (like Jefferson).

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Might he have just become brittle with this injury?

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Originally Posted by TJastal

Why not? He's around 29-30 which is perfect age. He has enough experince to quickly step in and help but not too old and brittle yet (like Jefferson).

He's extremely versatile and would enable Pop to run many different lineups. He's an athletic and long defender who can impact a game many ways.

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Tayshaun Prince: Born February 28, 1980
Richard Jefferson: Born June 21, 1980

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Originally Posted by TJastal

Why not? He's around 29-30 which is perfect age. He has enough experince to quickly step in and help but not too old and brittle yet (like Jefferson).

He's extremely versatile and would enable Pop to run many different lineups. He's an athletic and long defender who can impact a game many ways.

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I guess you skipped every other post ahead yours indicating all of the injury problems he has had and the 20+ mil still owed.

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Originally Posted by lurker23

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Tayshaun Prince: Born February 28, 1980
Richard Jefferson: Born June 21, 1980

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That was my point, he's like Jefferson in that regard. A great basketball age where maximum NBA experience meets the start of athletic decline.