Spurs interested in Bulls' Thomas?

Courtesy of CBSSports.com

http://www.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/e...38893/19986881

• Tyrus Thomas isn’t as big a name as Stoudemire, but league sources agree he’s far more likely to be dealt by Feb. 18 – if not sooner. One person familiar with the situation said it would be surprising if the Thomas situation stretched into next week after his recent dustup with coach Vinny Del Negro over losing his starting job to rookie Taj Gibson. Sources say the Bulls would prefer to package Thomas in a bigger deal that would clear cap space for a major free agent signing -- such as a scenario detailed here involving the Celtics’ Ray Allen. Short of that, the Bulls would be eager to unload Thomas in a smaller deal that would bring back less significant assets that could be used to surround and entice a marquee free agent.

Two Western Conference teams intrigued by Thomas are the Nuggets, patiently seeking a big man to contend with the Lakers, and the Spurs, who were characterized by two rival executives as desperate to acquire an athletic big man. “They feel like they have to do something, like they’re behind the eight ball a little bit,” one of the execs said. The Spurs have a full complement of expiring contracts that would intrigue the Bulls, who want to avoid losing a significant player with no compensation (see Ben Gordon) for the second straight summer.

The Spurs, who dipped their toe across the luxury tax line this season, will have to decide before the end of their annual circus road trip – which continued Monday night against the Lakers – what they’re willing to give up to see that investment pay off.

nobrainer at this point

Annual CIRCUS road trip?

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Originally Posted by z0sa

Annual CIRCUS road trip?

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He made this msitake because Bulls have a Circus road trip in November.

I just posted this on another thread so I'll throw it in here.

Honestly, even if spurs did trade for Thomas I think Pop would just give him the Gooden treatment.

He would just sit on the bench watching Finley out there trying to do his job.:lol

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Originally Posted by z0sa

Annual CIRCUS road trip?

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the Spurs are the CIRCUS

Pop is just looking for Poker partner for Ian...

neat

if this goes down, spurs fans will talk about Tyrus Thomas being the next Kevin Garnett, the same way they compare any player that comes to the spurs to some all-time great

lol dejuan "wilt" blair

Well, Mason could fill the void left by Gordon some if he can start hitting more. Looks like the Spurs have the upper hand here but I ain't holding my breath

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Originally Posted by Chomag

I just posted this on another thread so I'll throw it in here.

Honestly, even if spurs did trade for Thomas I think Pop would just give him the Gooden treatment.

He would just sit on the bench watching Finley out there trying to do his job.:lol

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I thought I read a post where someone suggested a trade with the Bulls, for both Thomas and Salmons. That would be sweet.

Who cares at this point. Nothing is going to help unless we start playing well with the pieces we already have.

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Originally Posted by SenorSpur

I thought I read a post where someone suggested a trade with the Bulls, for both Thomas and Salmons. That would be sweet.

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Originally Posted by MaNu4Tres

I'm starting to become a huge homer on the proposed Salmons/ Thomas deal.

It would help the team on both ends of the floor and make our team extremely versatile. It would be a significant upgrade and a change of such could just be what the Spurs need to compete with the top teams and give them a chance.


Parker 32-37 minutes
Salmons 25-30 minutes
Jefferson 28-33 minutes
Tim 33-38 minutes
McDyess 20-25 minutes

Manu 26-31 minutes
Hill 24-29 minutes
Blair 20-25 minutes
Thomas 18-23 minutes

Very solid 9 man rotation that consist of players that are anything but one dimensional. Our 48 minute attack would be efficient on both ends and would be more so of an "48 minutes of hell" for the opposition.

Bogans -DNP unless foul trouble or an injury
Ratliff- 10-15 minutes against LA or DNP's unless foul trouble or an injury
L. Hunter- DNP unless Hill injury or inactive list
Hairston- DNP unless foul trouble or injury or inactive list

What would the trade take now?

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yfs3dzr

A first round pick and or Splitter?

I think in order for Bulls to really consider it, the Spurs would have to throw in a 1st rounder and Splitter. Would you do it?

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Originally Posted by SenorSpur

“They feel like they have to do something, like they’re behind the eight ball a little bit,” one of the execs said.

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Slight understatement.

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the Spurs, who were characterized by two rival executives as desperate to acquire an athletic big man

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So the Spurs are now in desperate mode. :madrun

Pop and Thomas will be butting heads immediately should this go down.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yl5m2t9

spurs need something...anything

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Originally Posted by stretch

neat

if this goes down, spurs fans will talk about Tyrus Thomas being the next Kevin Garnett, the same way they compare any player that comes to the spurs to some all-time great

lol dejuan "wilt" blair

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LOL little toddlers on avatars
LOL Mavs
Blair>Marion

I wouldn't throw in a first round pick, we're too good at drafting.

I'm on board with you on this. Salmons and Thomas these players would represent significant roster upgrades at those positions. Besides the fact, that you jettison dead weight that is currently taking up roster space.

Thanks for posting - again.

If Spurs trade for Salmons and Thomas, the trade that makes the most sense is Mason+Finley+Bonner+Mahinmi for Salmons+Thomas.

Spurs are still nearly $10M over the tax and aren't at all a contender. You cna't do a trade that will raise their tax hit by $2M or $3M.

In fact, just getting Pop to play Thomas in the right positions AND consistently, without extended doghouse trips is almost undoubtedly asking too much.

I don't know anything about John Salmons. I know little about Tyrus Thomas, but I know he's only 23 years old, he the 4th pick of the draft a few years ago, he's an athletic big guy, good shot blocker, dunker, physical, what's the problem with him? Because there's obviously a downside.

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Originally Posted by stretch

lol dejuan "wilt" blair

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Congrats Jackass. You were the first to say this.

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Originally Posted by galvatron3000

Well, Mason could fill the void left by Gordon some if he can start hitting more. Looks like the Spurs have the upper hand here but I ain't holding my breath

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I think Mason would thrive with the current BUlls basketball.

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Originally Posted by Flux451

I think Mason would thrive with the current BUlls basketball.

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Salmons and Thomas. I would hope for better better deal. But at this point anything would be better.

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Originally Posted by 8FOR!3

I don't know anything about John Salmons. I know little about Tyrus Thomas, but I know he's only 23 years old, he the 4th pick of the draft a few years ago, he's an athletic big guy, good shot blocker, dunker, physical, what's the problem with him? Because there's obviously a downside.

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Cool, good to see there is actually some interest in this. I had this guy (TT) zeroed in last week, but somebody said he doesn't get along with coaching staffs.

But hell, the way the spurs are playing right now, I think headcase or not, he's worth taking a risk on.

Thing I worry about is if by some miracle we can land him would Pop actually invest the time to break him in, or would he end up like Ratliff and see PT once a month....... THAT is the biggest question.

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Originally Posted by SpurNation

Salmons and Thomas. I would hope for better better deal. But at this point anything would be better.

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? What the hell do you want, Lebron and Dwight Howard? Sheesh..

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Originally Posted by TJastal

? What the hell do you want, Lebron and Dwight Howard? Sheesh..

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Easy Ponchatrain...did I say Lebron...Howard?

Something better is not asking for either of those....cool your "Sheesh"

I've posted several trade ideas that didn't ask for any of those players...I don't get what your eluding to.

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Originally Posted by SpurNation

I've posted several trade ideas that didn't ask for any of those players...I don't get what your eluding to.

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You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Igoudala and Dalembert?

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Originally Posted by SenorSpur

“They feel like they have to do something, like they’re behind the eight ball a little bit,” one of the execs said.

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There goes our leverage.

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Originally Posted by TimDunkem

You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Igoudala and Dalembert?

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Don't know. But it wasn't an out of the way suggestion regarding what has been posted in articles regarding the Sixers. And just saying I would want a better option wasn't downing the idea of Salmons and Thomas or saying I think the Spurs should go after Lebron or Howard.

You really think the Spurs have a good chance of landing Salmons and Thomas?

If so...I'm cool with that.

As I said before...anything would be better at this point. It's apparent this roster isn't working out or even has signs it will.

I hate to point out the obvious here, but the 2 area's where the SPURS need the help the most is premeter defense & Interior defense.. I would venture to say that primeter defense is more important.... Casue if you can stop the guy on the primeter than he shouldnt be getting into the paint...... Do any of these trades proposals help the stregthen this area..

This all from CPT obvious...

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Originally Posted by TimDunkem

Congrats Jackass. You were the first to say this.

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lol butthurt

I doubt Thomas makes much of a difference this season ... but I'm still fine with the idea of trading for him. Also getting back Salmons is a good idea. Salmons isn't great but he can get hot and is a pretty good playmaker.

At this point almost any trade is low risk for the Spurs - no chemistry shake up worries, since there's none.

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Originally Posted by stretch

lol butthurt

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Why because I called you a jackass? :lol Nice try.

If the Spurs can't do my favorite trade, the one mountainballer threw out first (Maggette, Randolph and Bell for RJ and filler), than a Salmons-Thomas acquisition would be my next option; it made sense to me at the beginning of the season, and it still does now.

But if they do acquire Salmons and Thomas, and they really want to improve their team and overall camaraderie and good vibes moving forward, RJ's going to need to be T-mac'd; he's sucking the life and energy out of the room ..

Get it done!

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=yfv3xgn

I'm very diffident about a possible TT acquisition, but I'm also desperate and helpless enough to think any move is better than do nothing and any move should be a step forward.
however, as much as I doubt that TT can fit with the Spurs, as much I'm a fan of a Salmons acquisition.
so, if the trade is TT plus Salmons for Bonner, Mason and Fin, Spurs should do it and not wait for, let's say, Haywood. (who meanwhile at least 4 teams want, likely more)
if the expectations for TT are low enough, he might turn into a nice surprise. this move might not save the season, but maybe it helps a bit and as well gives some nice options for next year.

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Originally Posted by Blackjack

and they really want to improve their team and overall camaraderie and good vibes moving forward, RJ's going to need to be T-mac'd; he's sucking the life and energy out of the room ..

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or someone places a gun in his locker and calls Stern.
this would save the Spurs more money than breaking his kneecaps.

Jesus. playing with the trade machine should really be regulated by some laws.

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Originally Posted by stretch

neat

if this goes down, spurs fans will talk about Tyrus Thomas being the next Kevin Garnett, the same way they compare any player that comes to the spurs to some all-time great

lol dejuan "wilt" blair

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Ummm, and that's a NO. Any remotely intelligent fan knows that pop won't give him a whole bunch of minutes...plus he has to learn the awesome "system". He wouldn't really change a thing imo.

On the other hand, after realizing that dick is a complete failure and isn't really ever going to click, Salmons (who I haven't watched much this year) who is about the same size as dick prob could come in and bring some spark and energy which is badly needed-and he could also take most of dicks minutes.

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Originally Posted by z0sa

Pop and Thomas will be butting heads immediately should this go down.

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Originally Posted by z0sa

In fact, just getting Pop to play Thomas in the right positions AND consistently, without extended doghouse trips is almost undoubtedly asking too much.

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From what I've seen of TT he is an incredibly athletic player with an extremely low BBIQ. So I would tend to agree with z0sa that he would be in the doghouse in a relatively short period of time.

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Originally Posted by timvp

I doubt Thomas makes much of a difference this season ... but I'm still fine with the idea of trading for him. Also getting back Salmons is a good idea. Salmons isn't great but he can get hot and is a pretty good playmaker.

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Is it becasue you believe Salmons is worth having even if it means also having to take TT or you believe that TT has promise and the change of scenery along with vets like TD,TP and Co. could help him develop his talents?

If Pop was desperate for an athletic big he would have played Ian.

The only desperation is for hail marys that people hope will save their ass.

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Originally Posted by mountainballer

or someone places a gun in his locker and calls Stern.
this would save the Spurs more money than breaking his kneecaps.

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Good point. :tu

He needs to be Arenas'd? (there's got to be someone willing to plant the gun...)

I can't resolve the Spurs' recognition of their desperate need for an athletic big man coupled with their refusal to even try Ian out for a few minutes a game.

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Originally Posted by objective

If Pop was desperate for an athletic big he would have played Ian.

The only desperation is for hail marys that people hope will save their ass.

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If Pop were desperate for a big in any way he wouldn't be refusing to play Bonner, Mcdyess, Ratliff and Mahinmi against the Lakers.

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Originally Posted by TheProfessor

Slight understatement.

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please... we are still in a better position than 80% of the NBA... that is not a understatement... might be dissapointing to spurs fans how we are playing but it could be much MUCH worse.

a trade could change everything... it is a must at this point..

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Originally Posted by mountainballer

Jesus. playing with the trade machine should really be regulated by some laws.

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:rollin


As for this trade, I'm all for it..

The Spurs won't be winning a title this season, but a trade that won't hurt us from a long-term perspective is still good IMO..there's a chance that these guys can help spark the team and give us a nice run into the 2nd round or something..if they don't work, then oh well, their contracts will expire or will be valuable next year(Jefferson and if Salmons is opted)..

Just PLEASE include Finley in the deal so he can't play PF or even see the floor anymore..please..

Bonner+Mason+Finley+Bogans+Ian(sadly) for Thomas+Salmons would be the ideal trade for me..getting rid of Finley and Bogans in the same deal would be like a dream..

Nuggets will land Thomas :smokin

(i wish)

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Originally Posted by NuGGeTs-FaN

Nuggets will land Thomas :smokin

(i wish)

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Nuggets don't really have the contracts to match Thomas salary.

I'm still not convinced that Thomas will be a very good fit here, but I'm certainly not opposed to bringing him in and giving him a chance. SOMETHING needs to be done to shake things up, and these trade options with the Bulls are about as good/realistic as I've seen.

If we're going to give up Mason+Mahinmi+Finley+Bonner+Bogans for Thomas/Salmons, I'd see if they'd be willing to give us Pargo as well. They'd probably be fine getting rid of his salary, since he's having a poor year and averaging less than 10 mpg. He's a player the Spurs have been interested in before, and at the very least would provide a little emergency PG depth with Mason leaving (as ironic as that statement is, I know). The Spurs could also try out giving all the PG minutes to Parker/Pargo, leaving George Hill a few more SG minutes.

I like him

He is all over the place


Dunks, Rebounds, blocks


All over !

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Originally Posted by lefty

I like him

He is all over the place


Dunks, Rebounds, blocks


All over !

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I like anyone who can do these things: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ry_Ijsxgwo

I like his fire.

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Originally Posted by phila_chamberlain

and i don't think he would have a problem being agressive. Unlike rj who seems to be scared of entering the paint for some reason.

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+1

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Originally Posted by lefty

I like him

He is all over the place


Dunks, Rebounds, blocks


All over !

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Too bad he is taller than 6'7 and not older than 37. Pass.

Why would the Spurs throw in Splitter and a 1st rounder for a guy who will leave next year? Especially when the player won't make you better this year.

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Originally Posted by elbamba

Why would the Spurs throw in Splitter and a 1st rounder for a guy who will leave next year? Especially when the player won't make you better this year.

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Acting reasonably, and with objective analysis, they probably wouldn't.

But you're asking about the Spurs.

So the answer is, they probably will.

They can throw in a 1st, but throwing in Splitter would be stupid..

Bulls can do it. Nothing good going to happen for them until July. In July they need every penny to sign Wade. If they can`t ship Hinrich they should do it with Thomas and his qualifing offer and Salmons. Without Splitter- a no brainer for me.

I don't get why they say the Bulls don't want to lose him for nothing, when reports say they are willing to renounce his rights.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

If Spurs trade for Salmons and Thomas, the trade that makes the most sense is Mason+Finley+Bonner+Mahinmi for Salmons+Thomas.

Spurs are still nearly $10M over the tax and aren't at all a contender. You cna't do a trade that will raise their tax hit by $2M or $3M.

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Yeah, but after this season the Spurs can deal RJ immediately and can do it alot easier since he is an expiring contract. So the luxury tax wouldnt hurt that bad. If they trade him, they can either resign some players (Manu/TThomas) or get some solid role pieces in return for RJ. IF they cant move him this season, next season he is almost guaranteed to be traded.

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

I don't get why they say the Bulls don't want to lose him for nothing, when reports say they are willing to renounce his rights.

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Thomas has played his last game as a Bull. Chicago will send for expiring contracts but want to dump Salmons too, so they can free up the cash for the summer. This is why the Spurs should jump on a Salmons, Thomas trade. Both would contrbute right away if Pop would let them play. RJ could roost on the bench until his contract is wanted as an expiring contract next year.

Out the door Bonner, Mason, Finley, Mahinmi.

New Lineup
Duncan, McDeyess, Ratliff,
Thomas, Blair
Salmons, Jefferson
Hill, Ginobili, Bogans, Hairston
Parker

salmons and thomas would be great. would not immediately propel the spurs back to the top but would give pop the chance to sit jefferson without playing finley.

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Originally Posted by dbestpro

Thomas has played his last game as a Bull. Chicago will send for expiring contracts but want to dump Salmons too, so they can free up the cash for the summer. This is why the Spurs should jump on a Salmons, Thomas trade. Both would contrbute right away if Pop would let them play. RJ could roost on the bench until his contract is wanted as an expiring contract next year.

Out the door Bonner, Mason, Finley, Mahinmi.

New Lineup
Duncan, McDeyess, Ratliff,
Thomas, Blair
Salmons, Jefferson
Hill, Ginobili, Bogans, Hairston
Parker

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I just dont know if Pop would trade Bonner. I know people make alot jokes about him, but Im serious. He is still looking for the floor stretching that robert horry brought. Bonner is the only big that can shoot 3's and Pop seems to like that alot. However Bonner's minutes have been reduced and Blair has gotten those minutes, Thats a huge plus and says alot. RMJ/Finley would work pretty well in the bulls system. Their both shooters and the bulls like to run their shooters of screens to get them shots as opposed to the spurs having them stand around. I am all for the trade. I would say to start RJ and Salmons. The minute RJ misses an assignment bench him for a little bit, kinda like what happened in the first quarter against LA last night.

C'mon people. Wake up! This team is on the verge of complete suckage. Therefore, it would be stupid of them to begin giving away 1st round picks. No giving away picks when rebuilding is on the horizon. If anything, they need to start stockpiling picks.

we can only hope

Can't afford to give away first rounders. If we end up out of the playoffs, that's a lotto pick...

Salmons + Thomas would be nice. If Holt is really going all in for these last 2-3 years of the TD era, they need to get Philly on the phone and take on Iggy and Dalambert.

Of course, it'd take something like Manu + Finley + Mason + Bonner to get it done, but still...

I'd love Thomas, but I agree with chamberlain that the bulls would want to dump Salmons and/or Hinrich, so fuck that shit, I don't want them

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I'd love Thomas, but I agree with chamberlain that the bulls would want to dump Thomas and/or Hinrich, so fuck that shit, I don't want them

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I'd happily take Tyrus and Salmons off their hands from them.

How about George Hill's phone for Tyrus?

Are you kidding? The reason we have guys like Bonner and Mason and Finley on the team in the first place is because we haven't been able to draft or afford talent like TT or Hinrich.

I'd take TT and Hinrich all day and twice on Sunday. Those two would give us more talent than practically any team in the league.

The only problem is that we have a crusty, inflexible coach who can only handle a certain type of player.

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Originally Posted by Baseline

Are you kidding? The reason we have guys like Bonner and Mason and Finley on the team in the first place is because we haven't been able to draft or afford talent like TT or Hinrich.

I'd take TT and Hinrich all day and twice on Sunday. Those two would give us more talent than practically any team in the league.

The only problem is that we have a crusty, inflexible coach who can only handle a certain type of player.

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Screw Hinrich, Salmons would be the better choice.

I would be happy With A Thomas/Salmons deal..... We Dont Need Big Names, We Need Guys To fill Our Holes.... And A Athletic Big Is one, and Salmons Is Better Then RJ As Of Now..

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Originally Posted by DPG21920

I don't get why they say the Bulls don't want to lose him for nothing, when reports say they are willing to renounce his rights.

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It's called business. Same situation with the sonics trading us Kurt Thomas expiring for expirings and a first.

salmons, heinrich and TT would all be excellent pickups for the spurs especially if we could off load some baggage at the same time

No way do I see the spurs taking on hinrichs contract...

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Originally Posted by SpurCharger

, We Need Guys To fill Our Holes.... And A Athletic Big Is one..

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im sure you do big guy haha

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=ygc3un4

Why not?

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Originally Posted by 8FOR!3

I know he's only 23 years old, he the 4th pick of the draft a few years ago, he's an athletic big guy, good shot blocker, dunker, physical, what's the problem with him? Because there's obviously a downside.

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Gooden was also the fourth pick in a draft.... I don't know enough about Thomas to know if he has the mental chops to get the Spurs system.

I brought this up a month ago and everyone gave me shit or laughed at me. Things change quickly.

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

I brought this up a month ago and everyone gave me shit or laughed at me. Things change quickly.

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What's changed? He's still stupid, and still not a Spur.

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Originally Posted by exstatic

What's changed? He's still stupid, and still not a Spur.

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What's changed is that people now think it's not such a bad idea.

I'm intrigued by Thomas, and I don't think it could hurt to trial him until the end of the season. Maybe he would respond to Pop? I know it's a long shot, but it's also an unknown. We are clearly not going anywhere this year, so what is there to lose?

We need to go young and athletic to stay relevant. I'm not sold on Thomas as one of the pieces we need, but he's an intriguing possibility... as well as an idiot. :lol

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Originally Posted by z0sa

Annual CIRCUS road trip?

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CIRCUS means CIRCLE in Latin. The Spurs are going around in CIRCLES. They are CIRCLING the drain.

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Originally Posted by Mr. Body

CIRCUS means CIRCLE in Latin. The Spurs are going around in CIRCLES. They are CIRCLING the drain.

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:lol

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Originally Posted by RuffnReadyOzStyle

What's changed is that people now think it's not such a bad idea.

I'm intrigued by Thomas, and I don't think it could hurt to trial him until the end of the season. Maybe he would respond to Pop? I know it's a long shot, but it's also an unknown. We are clearly not going anywhere this year, so what is there to lose?

We need to go young and athletic to stay relevant. I'm not sold on Thomas as one of the pieces we need, but he's an intriguing possibility... as well as an idiot. :lol

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At least he's an idiot with an upside.

RJ is a vagina that I'm sure Pop would swear is also an idiot.

john salmons is another stephen jackson that ni99a would shoot to many 3's at the wrong time but then agon when hes on fire hes good but when hes not hes awufl

:rolleyes

I get so tired of idiots on here who act like we need members of Mensa to be able to play on the spurs. Sure it helps, but the team has plenty of veteran "smart" players (IE the big 3), what they need to do is surround these older guys with some athletic studs and quit playing guys who are over the hill (Finley) or don't have enough athleticism to fill an eye dropper (Bogans/Bonner). Those 3 guys are killing the spurs right now more than anything.

Thomas is an athletic stud, plain and simple. Even if he doesn't get the system right away he's going to contribute with defense, blocks and and energy plays created by his athleticism alone. This is what this team needs more than anything right now.

And if Pop plans on using Blair as an off the bench staple player, he's going to need to find a guy who can play some defense to pair up with him. I thought McDyess and Blair made a great combination in the times I've seen them play together... and I think Dice likes to come off the bench as well. So it makes sense to get a guy like TT to put in the starting lineup.

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I brought this up a month ago and everyone gave me shit or laughed at me. Things change quickly.

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It had to be well over a month ago; I remember you crediting me.:smokin

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Originally Posted by 5in10

No way do I see the spurs taking on hinrichs contract...

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agreed

I don't think Tyrus Thomas really improves this team, he is basically another Stromile Swift.

Do we really need another big? I think we need a backup point guard.

Kirk Hinrich is the guy I would try to steal from the Bulls.

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:rolleyes



Thomas is an athletic stud, plain and simple. Even if he doesn't get the system right away he's going to contribute with defense, blocks and and energy plays created by his athleticism alone. This is what this team needs more than anything right now.

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Originally Posted by Bandit2981

I don't think Tyrus Thomas really improves this team, he is basically another Stromile Swift.

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Let's compare their best years in the league.

Stromile Swift best year

Year Team G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
01-02 MEM 68 14 26.5 0.480 0.000 0.711 2.4 4.0 6.3 0.7 0.8 1.7 1.79 2.62 11.8

Tyrus Thomas best year

Year Team G GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% OFF DEF RPG APG SPG BPG TO PF PPG
08-09 CHI 79 61 27.5 0.451 0.333 0.783 1.9 4.6 6.4 1.0 1.2 1.9 1.63 2.78 10.8

Thomas is clearly superior in the hustle play category.. i.e. steals/assists/blocks and also turns the ball over less.

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Originally Posted by slayermin

Do we really need another big? I think we need a backup point guard.

Kirk Hinrich is the guy I would try to steal from the Bulls.

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No.

Heinrich would be a 9 million dollar backup spot up shooter.. that wouldn't shoot much with Manu running the 2nd unit. We already have 3 guys that are doing the same thing basically (Fin/Mason/Bogans)

What this team needs more than anything is an athletic big man to help Duncan defend the paint and intimidate people. Thomas is just that type of bad ass to fit the role to a tee.