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Confirmation of what we all expected. What's interesting is that even if he is not moved tonight, this signals he'll (1) probably continued to shopped in general trade talks as the summer moves on, or (2) be non-guaranteed/waived to start the season.
I've noticed that too, he is always mentioned about good players falling and how he turned out to be pretty good for us. I also hear the griZzlies are shopping their 25th pick but I don't really see Blair carving out a role for himself there.Quote:
Originally Posted by baseline bum
Bonner has negative value. Right now, amnesty sounds like the best option for him.Quote:
Originally Posted by silverblk mystix
No way Blair gets waived. He's no longer a fit but he's well worth his salary. He's getting paid probably 1/3rd of his market value.Quote:
Originally Posted by CGD
Baseline, I think Blair would be downright nasty on that Miami team.
I've noticed that Blair is usually the first name mentioned when analysts and talking radio heads laud the Spurs for winning with their youth movement.Quote:
Originally Posted by MR-Clutch
For all his deficiencies, Blair did about as well as he could've. Sure it would've helped if he had a better face-up jumper, but his limitations are just too striking for a frontline that is low on size, skill and athleticism.
I certainly hope the Spurs get a solid pick for Blair. However, moving Blair is only the first phase. They MUST get Bonner off this roster in order to complete the frontline upgrade.
not sure i'm a fan of this. the dude is making peanuts and eats a ton of minutes. considering you deal for equal salary its not like we'd get a good player in return and its highly unlikely we get more than a 2nd round pick, and i'd rather just keep the dancing bear around
The dude is only making peanuts for 1 more season and then wants to get paid...Time to move him if possibleQuote:
Originally Posted by spurraider21
And so it begins. :stirpot:
Well if Budinger was worth #18, hopefully Dejuan is somewhere around 25-30.
I'd be happy with an early to mid 2nd round pick.
I could see Blair working out with Miami. He has a cheap contract and is a good garbage man and rebounder. Works well with the midgetball Spo likes to run sometimes too.
Blair for the 27th pick and then package that with the 2nd round pick to move up?
Expect a Dejuan for a 2nd rounder swap.
:lmao Very possible given our current frontline.Quote:
Originally Posted by elemento
I wouldn't make that move; I think he has more value as cheap injury insurance for the Spurs than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by DesignatedT
You wait to move Blair if its for 2nd rd pick until you see what players are available in my opinion..You move him ASAP if someone is offering a 1st rd pickQuote:
Originally Posted by baseline bum
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Originally Posted by TimmehC
Prepare to be disappointed was my point. Spurs won't get anything of much value for Blair, and if they are dead-set on getting rid of him then I wouldn't be surprised to see them do it for a 2nd round pick if there is a prospect they like on the board still.
me 2Quote:
Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
I wouldn't move him unless there was someone specific the Spurs wanted. ie. a mid-draft deal, just like the Kawhi deal was done. Rather, I would hold him and look to use him with Bonner & Neal for a S&T deal. Preferably one at or slightly above the MLE, where we could offer a team a credible choice between the FA walking for nothing, or taking a Blair, Bonner, and/or Neal package...
me 2. Would suck if we made it to the finals and had to see him helping them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
The Spurs could flip DeJuan for Anthony Davis and the offseason would still be a wash if ginger is still on the team at the start of next season.
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Originally Posted by Mugen
Dejuan Blair for Bernard James anyone?
I would certainly love a first round pick for Blair and would be content with a high pick in the 2nd round, but does anyone get the impression that maybe they are trying to unload him purely for roster space? They could decline his option but he has value so that is a dumb idea. This could just be my optimism but I can't help but think they are excited about de colo, Lorbek, maybe Bertans, and some free agent options. And they just need to get rid of some pieces who are good players but a bad fit. Neal is a good player with a small deal but he can't protect the ball enough to play point and he is a bad defender. Blair is a good big but he again is a poor defender and inconsistent. Tiago is certainly the best of the three but he is not easily paired with Duncan.
Trading these guys for draft picks and cash might be a good option just to open up space to bring in players who better compliment the system. Or the Spurs could actually have a player they covet highly enough to sacrifice key players to get (see George Hill).