Possibility for 15th Spot

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Originally Posted by tuncaboylu

Will DeSean Butler be available on play-offs?

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Yes he would until the last game of the season, only players who got bought from other teams after March 1 wouldn't be eligible. Butler probably wouldn't get any playing time either, he hasn't played any team basketball for about a year since tearing his ACL a year ago in the NCAA tournament, he was projected to be a 1s round pick last year, and Spurs were interested in him if James Anderson wasn't there at 20 last summer, but he would be perfect to guarantee a contract next year, and bring in for summer league, and training camp, he was probably one of the best shooters in college, so I doubt he has lost much of that.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Spurs don't really have needs for their 15th spot. Even with Duncan out, they are still deep in the paint with Dice, Blair, Bonner, Splitter and Novak. Signing someone for next year like Da'Sean Butler with the 15th spot would be a really good idea.

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Bonner and Novak don't qualify as "deep in the paint", because neither can play C. Novak can barely play PF. With Blair's wrist sprain, the managing of McDyess' minutes and Splitter not being in game shape/being foul prone, it wouldn't be a bad idea to have someone else available to man the middle with Duncan injured. Also, coming down the stretch, it would be nice to give McDyess the odd game off.

It could be that Butler's decision is holding up the Cousin signing. Speaking of Butler, he wasn't the greatest athlete pre-injury, so who knows how he'll be post-injury. But he is a solid prospect. A notch above the Green's and Hairston's of the world. So he's worth it to pursue. But if they miss on him, then it makes sense to sign Cousin.

What happened to us working out fab? With him and tiago it could be the ugliest (shot and dribble wise) front court in the NBA!

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Originally Posted by splitterthefuture

What happened to us working out fab? With him and tiago it could be the ugliest (shot and dribble wise) front court in the NBA!

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We never were. That quote got taken out of context. He was just talking about the possibility of returning to the league. I think the Blazers have his rights.

TheDaSeanButler Da'Sean C Butler
by AlexKennedyNBA
Got some BIG news for you guys 2day!!!!!!!! Real big!


We will find out today where he is signing

AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Da'Sean Butler.