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The San Antonio Spurs have signed Da'Sean Butler.
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AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
The San Antonio Spurs have signed Da'Sean Butler.
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looks like he will be wearing #1
A good news. Hopw he can fit till play-offs
unless i heard wrong, he can play until the playoffs ...right?
AlexKennedyNBA Alex Kennedy
Butler worked out for several other teams before joining Spurs. He's eligible to play in the postseason. Low risk, high reward move for S.A.
He can play in the playoffs. Probably won't, but he is eligible.
We'll see if he can come back enough from the knee injury.
Pop can't possibly want him, won't play him, for this season.
How is he eligible
Great pickup I love this move, guy was supposed to be a 1st round pick this year, I don't expect him to make much of an impact this year but for next year and the future he can be a solid 3 besides just shoot which he was one of the best shooters in college along side james anderson. Kinda makes up for the brewer signing with the mavs a little.
good guy to bring in for training camp next season.
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Great news. Hopefully we can see what he's got before the playoffs start. Not expecting much but it would be nice to get a glimpse.
If nothing else, it's a low risk/high reward type of signing for possibly next season.
How would he not be?Quote:
Originally Posted by I. Hustle
Because he hasn't played on another NBA team this year.Quote:
Originally Posted by I. Hustle
He was waived by his previous team (Miami) before March 1st, thus he is eligible.Quote:
Originally Posted by I. Hustle
I think it's because he hasn't played an NBA game all year, so he's playoff eligible for any team he signs with, even upto the end of the season.Quote:
Originally Posted by I. Hustle
Like a good neighbor State Farm is there.....!!!!! w/ a new job! Everybody I'm a #Spur :) #winning about 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone
TheDaSeanButler
http://twitter.com/TheDaSeanButler/s...15111549345792
But practically speaking, he's more like the Spurs' extra draft pick for next year...I'd be shocked if he sees material playing time for Pop...I mean, the guy won't even play Anderson (who should know the system better)...
He has a sense of humor...good...Quote:
Originally Posted by Kori Ellis
Wow. Surprising signing, but could be one that reaps substantial rewards.
Now, a couple of questions.
As others have already expressed, would Pop even play the guy?
Is this strictly an end-of-the-year move? Or is it a signing with an eye on the future?
By signing him now, they probably have an unguaranteed option on him for next year.
Dude hasn't played in a full year. I don't see him in the playoff rotation
He might suit up for a game, but I wouldn't be surprised if he is quickly assigned to Austin to finish out their season.
Jeff McDonald
Spurs indeed to sign DaSean Butler, but not expected to play for them this year while finishing rehab on knee.
I highly doubt Pop will give him any more than garbage minutes if he even gets on the active roster, must be a possible guy for the future.Quote:
Originally Posted by SenorSpur
....or maybe not even play until summer league....Quote:
Originally Posted by mando6599
Quote:
Originally Posted by SenorSpur
He's no better than the 7th man in a 5-man perimeter player rotation right now, perhaps 8th or 9th. So we won't see Butler in anything other than a cameo appearance this season.
Spurs to sign former Mountaineer Butler
http://blog.mysanantonio.com/spursna...aineer-butler/
http://twitter.com/#!/search/%40theDaseanbutler
Check out the comments of all his twitter followers talking about how "I just became a Spurs fan!" :lol
Good signing. I don't know that it's necessarily high reward, but it's low risk with a potential reward, in the sense that he could turn out to be a rotation player and they just got him for free basically. As toki9 said, it's essentially an extra first round pick and it gives them another asset.
Zero chance he plays this season. SF just went from the shallowest position on the team to as deep as any (although, not in rotation players). This is strictly a move for the future. I wouldn't be shocked if they guaranteed him through next season, but that would be dependent on how confident they are in his knee going forward.
Since Da'Sean Butler's Final Four injury in April, Outside the Lines' David Amber has documented Butler's life.
Oh Yeah ! I remember him and that play. His coach was down on the floor by Butler's ear giving him words of encouragement. They list him at 6'8 but he seems shorter than that.
Is Bob Huggins still laying on him?
I just watched this and wow, he's been through a lot with this knee.Quote:
Originally Posted by tdunk21
On a side note, it almost sounds as if you can hear his knee pop in that video, but probably not.
I like the move. With Da'Sean Butler and Danny Green on board, the SF position just got much stronger and deeper. This should make for a very spirited competition in next year's summer league and training camp. This gives the Spurs some position flexibility, along with having another asset.
Now unless somehow Chris Singleton is available at pick #30 for the Spurs, this should free them up to focus on selecting the best value big man available, at the end of the first round of the June NBA draft.
Eh, Green is a marginal NBA player and Butler is a question mark. Potential depth, maybe, but nothing for sure.
I like what I see from him so far :tu even if he gets almost no playing time, particularly in the playoffs, I'm glad the front office is at least making moves now.
spurs San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs today announced the signing of forward Da'Sean Butler: http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/110325_butler.html
Good stuff. Loved the interview. This is the kind of kid the Spurs look for. High basketball IQ, determined, looking to prove something, possible chip on his shoulder.Quote:
Originally Posted by tdunk21
Thanks for posting.
.exciting news!
Smart move. The Spurs will soon clinch the #1 seed and there will be PT for him in a couple of meaningless games wher we will be resting 2-3 starters
Gotta wonder if Anderson or Neal will be used as trade bait in the offseason...
http://www.48minutesofhell.com/spurs-sign-dasean-butlerQuote:
Spurs sign Da’Sean Butler
by Graydon Gordian
48 Minutes of Hell
...This is a smart move simply because it has no downside. Butler was a brilliant player in college whose draft stock plummeted after he suffered the injury shown above, which I found to be one of the more tragic and moving scenes I’ve ever witnessed on a basketball court. If Butler, who is still rehabbing his torn ACL, can eventually recapture any semblance of that brilliance, this will have been a worthwhile signing. In all likelihood, he won’t have a huge impact but there’s practically no risk involved. Any way you look at it, it’s a good signing.
Our front office is way to fuckin smart for that. Neal is under contract for two more years at a bargain and Anderson hasn't really done enough since returning from injury to warrant the interest of other teams, plus he is young and talented and signed at a bargain. Why would we even entertain trading either of the rooks?Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
Butler signing official. Typical under-the-radar Spurs move. Won't play this year, but could be nice pickup for future if his knee is OK.
MaxSportsSA Maximum Sports
Spurs sign forward Da'Sean Butler. He will be placed on inactive list as he continues rehab from torn ACL suffered in last year's Final 4.
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
One other thing on Butler: Spurs haven't ruled out letting him play a few games in Austin after rehab complete.
Love this signing. He's a winner... A lot like Blair in terms of heart and hustle. We should have drafted him, but this is even better, we don't need to waste our time or money on the rehab... Thanks Miami
Dick Jefferson's days are numbered
Draft Express has a good article on him after his injury--and before last year's draft. If you read further down, they analyze his game.
Not too athletic or speedy before the injury so you can look at his rehabbed ACL in two ways. (1) He may be worse if his ACL hasn't come around or (2) since he didn't depend on speed or mobility or jumping ability anyway, a normal recovery may put him back at the top of his game before the injury.
Just to see what he's got left, Pop may give him some minutes after we clinch before the playoffs since Pop won't want to have any of the vets risk injury. I doubt he gets into a game in the playoffs.
There's like a week left in the season. Better hurry.Quote:
Originally Posted by ace3g
What about Hill?Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
Yeah, they all would have been all-stars.Quote:
Originally Posted by RocketfanYAO
I thought in a different article he was working out for teams and was already done with rehab - it has been a full year now - hopefully we can see him a couple games in Austin just to get an idea where hes at physically
:lolQuote:
Originally Posted by ChumpDumper
Damn, I don't remember that moment but I hope it works out for this kid. That was some Willis McGahee stuff right there.
lol why did you call Anderson a fag? He was injured playing for the Spurs tbh.Quote:
Originally Posted by RocketfanYAO
According to whom?Quote:
malik was supposed the be the sf of the future
lol rocketfan lakerfanQuote:
malik >>>>>> rj
Nice to get a first round talent for nothing.
I'd be down to trade him for a PG of equal value, we already got SG covered with Neal and Anderson.Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
Props to ace3g for bringing the idea of signing him.
I really like this signing. Spurs had no need for this year so getting a player with next year in sight was the right move. Da'Sean Butler looks more intriguing that some random D-Leaguer Spurs could have signed.
BTW, an healthy Butler could be better than what is available at #30 in this year draft. :smokin
tbhQuote:
Originally Posted by Dr Cox
We can't go trading our best on-ball defender.. Also, I believe we have him signed pretty cheap (not sure on his contract), so the value is in keeping him. Equally important is the chemistry factor. Why does everyone want to start messing up team chemistry by trading away all our young talent that we have signed on the cheap?Quote:
Originally Posted by GabeIsGone
We are stockpiling young talent, which is evidenced in the Butler signing (winning!). So in summation, no, we shouldn't and won't be looking to deal Anderson, Neal, and or GHill.
Biggest Hairston defender ever says "lol".Quote:
Originally Posted by RocketfanYAO
He's 6'7"? The Spurs finally picked up another center!!! Lol
Small Forward hasn't exactly been a strong suit for us. The risk vs. potential reward is fantastic. Kid was a helluva college player for sure...
Interesting signing. A lot of people wanted to draft him late in the 2nd this last year and hold him for a season (where we got Richards instead). In the end it would seem they get their wish as he'll be available for summer league and camp as well. Should be an interesting crew next year with a variety of journeymen and youth at the 2/3.
Hill
Ginobili
Jefferson
Neal
Anderson
Novak (3/4)
Butler
Green
Great signing. I guess RC got him cheap. He is a great guy.
Great sigining for the future. Tough minded kid that played for a tough coach in college.
Based upon the declining production we're seeing from him, I wonder.Quote:
Originally Posted by in2deep
Shouldn't affect either of them at all. Butler is still an unknown. Anderson and Neal look like pretty solid additions - obviously Neal more than Anderson - at this point. It's gonna be interesting to watch this all play out though.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
It appears as thought the Front Office has heard all of the youth moment cries for the Spurs world.
1 Tiago Splitter
2 Ryan Richards
3 DeJuan Blair
4 James Anderson
5 George Hill
6 Gary Neal
7 Danny Green
8 De'Sean Butler
9 Chris Quinn (that's right)
That is some size and talent to sustain and build with.
Parker, Bonner, Jefferson and Novak should all have 3 to 6 years left.
Duncan, Ginobili and McDyess 2 to 3 years left.
Now I just wonder how many of these guys will still be Spurs in three years?
:flag::wakeup:flag::wakeup:flag:
Neal? No way. Maybe JA.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricB
Awesome signing. If his knee can hold up, this is another gem for the Spurs FO.
Great pickup. The Spurs have potential depth at the SF position now with Jefferson, Anderson, Green, Butler, and maybe Hairston (if he's still under their radar). Training camp will be very interesting.
my knee hurts
Guys i like this signing too, but for the love of the spurs gods tap the brakes with the possible roster, depth charts for next year. Its not even april, no need to plague the forum with that crap this early.
Butler is a 6-7 small forward and the Spurs say he'll be placed on the inactive list.
since we have guys who can play even without knee ligaments why not take a chance ?
This...:toastQuote:
Originally Posted by Bruno
:rollinQuote:
Originally Posted by I. Hustle
That's the shizzle right there...Quote:
Originally Posted by Strategic
I'm interested in the contract details for some of those...
Not yet updated for Novak, Green, and Butler, but best source for that info:Quote:
Originally Posted by E-RockWill
http://www.shamsports.com/content/pa...ries/spurs.jsp
:toastQuote:
Originally Posted by Mel_13
It's not about wanting/looking to, it's about (if Butler get's back to where he was pre-injury and shows he's got back end rotation player potential) now potentially having the depth to do that. Between Ginobili, Jefferson, Hill, Neal, Anderson and Butler, the Spurs would be over stocked with quality depth on the wings (plus, not that these players qualify as quality depth, but they still have Green, could bring back Hairston and if the best player available at 30 is a wing, I presume they'd take them, so there's the potential that they could have another useful wing waiting in the wings).Quote:
Originally Posted by PhingerRoll
If a second big, who could be a good fit, is available via trade, between Blair, Anderson, McDyess' expiring contract and their 1st round pick, the Spurs potentially now have enough assets to be able to acquire that type of player, without decimating their depth.
As much as I like Anderson's potential and think he's a good fit, if Neal continues playing this well, there's not going to be rotation minutes available in the near future, unless the Spurs expand to the rare ten man rotation next season. Short of that, the only wing who's minutes they'd probably like to slightly cut back, is Ginobili, but say he drops 1-2 minutes next season, that probably just goes to Neal. Anderson might just be superfluous and more of a luxury than a necessity.
Could be a huge steal, if/when he gets healthy. I don't really see it as affecting Anderson or Neal at all.
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
R.C. Buford on Da'Sean Butler (via @M_Monroe_in_SA): “This signing has absolutely nothing to do with the 2010-11 roster.” #spurs
JMcDonald_SAEN Jeff McDonald
More on Butler from R.C.: “I’d imagine he will be assigned to Austin soon. We need to get an understanding of his situation." #spurs
I love it, the outside the lines video was pretty good, seems personable, and coach-able. Could potentially have a ton of upside for us, can't wait for summer league.
I hear that point, I just don't see what we could get that would be a better value than Anderson. It's not like he has done enough to have front offices climbing over each other in line to get him. If we trade him it would be more of a "giving up on a player" scenario and we are in no way in that situation with him.Quote:
Originally Posted by TD 21
That video of his injury still gets me.
Exactly, he was projected to be a top pick till he blew out his knee @ WV!Quote:
Originally Posted by bigdog
I'm curious why Miami drafted him, knowing he wouldn't be playing anytime soon, and then proceeded to cut him before the season. It's not like he played his way out of the rotation - he didn't play at all.
If not in a package deal for a second big, then maybe a straight up trade for another young player on his rookie deal, who's not getting a lot of playing time. Maybe someone projected to be late lottery falls to around twenty, they could offer Anderson and their 1st to move up. The point is, it gives the Spurs options, without worrying about decimating their depth. It's not about giving up on him, it's about having the depth, with Neal's emergence and Butler's signing (again, if they're confident/he shows flashes indicating he's going to become what he was projected to become), to fill a hole elsewhere.Quote:
Originally Posted by PhingerRoll
Based on their comments, it sounds like Butler is guaranteed for next season. As I suspected. It makes sense, because they're not going to get anything out of him this season. Although, since the guarantee was probably fairly minimal, if they're really underwhelmed with him between now and the start of next season and confident in their depth on the wings, I'm sure they wouldn't hesitate to cut him. I don't expect that to happen, though.
This is so fucking awesome, I'm a big Da'Sean Butler fan.
Good signing and I agree for the most part.Quote:
Originally Posted by Strategic
However, the roster still needs some size. Duncan shouldn't have to continue as the lone rim-protector, best rebounder, best interior defender and best low-post scorer. Another big to help offload even a portion of those responsibilities is needed.
wiki listed him as 6'8 234 lbsQuote:
Originally Posted by LakerHater
cool..then u might be able to tell us all his strengths and weakness....Quote:
Originally Posted by 8FOR!3
http://www.nbadraft.net/players/da'sean-butler
Comparison is Rasual Butler.
I haven't seen enough of Butler to say this definitively, but from what I remember seeing and have heard/read about him, Dudley may be a better comparison. Sub par athletically, but a fairly good shooter (though Dudley's become a very good three-point shooter the last two seasons), a solid defender in select match-ups (meaning, not against overly explosive wings), brings intangibles, known as a good character guy.Quote:
Originally Posted by Thompson