Is this a serious trade rumor? The Spurs rarely show their hand with trades and even less on draft day.
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Is this a serious trade rumor? The Spurs rarely show their hand with trades and even less on draft day.
He was considered the steal of the draft when we got him and he did a damn fine job at times but it's time for him to move on.
Tweet by Woj cited league sources, not Spurs sources. If they're shopping him, the info could have come from any team they talked to.Quote:
Originally Posted by Libri
He is what he is...Quote:
Originally Posted by wildbill2u
A 6'6" center with potentially bad knees. If he had developed a jump shot- I think his value would be higher. Another problem is his rebounds/36 minutes has declined each year.
I'm reading this as the Spurs dangling Blair and asking for offers. Therefore, the leak is from the other teams. I would not expect any trade for a draft pick until a team was on the clock and the Spurs like what was available. That's one way to get more Spurs fans to watch the first round.
I read last year as the Pacers approaching the Spurs for Hill, a two team negotiation, no leaks.
For what it's worth, I wish the Spurs didn't have to dangle Blair as trade bait. If there were better talent around him, he could be a servicable 5th big. However, the frontline is overdue for an upgrade. If Blair brings forth a pick that can be used toward that end, so be it.
Blair will be traded tonight alongside either Neal or Bonner.
Is it possible?
http://espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=6npw7zf
Draft Express on Twitter.Quote:
DraftExpress To follow up on @WojYahooNBA 's report that the Spurs are shopping DeJuan Blair, one team that really likes him I'm told is Golden State.
Blair for the 30?
Blair and a 2013 1st for the 7 ?!?
ESPN Rumor Central is reporting the same thing as ^^^ Warriors may bite.
If the Spurs get #30, I really think they're gonna go for Bernard James tbh.
As much as people would make fun of the Warriors for trading 30 back to the Spurs for Blair, the reality is, they'd be more than hard pressed to find a player as productive as Blair at 30. The Spurs should hold out for 30 and refuse to take 35 and 52 instead, unless some unsuspecting player falls to 35.
The 30 is WAY to high for Bernard James. The 59 maybe, but not the 30...Quote:
Originally Posted by Salty
I hope this public outing doesn't hurt his value. Hopefully teams interested are motivated by this to put something together. Probably wishful thinking though.
Why?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mugen
If they want James, they'd better take him with that propsective #30 pick. It widely believe that the Cavs are very high on him and they have two picks in the early second round. That said, there's no way James would last until #59.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
James' stock has risen alot over the past couple of weeks. He may be 27, but he hasn't even been playing ball for a decade, so he doesn't have all that wear and tear. Besides, Cleveland has already shown interest in taking him at 33 or 34.Quote:
Originally Posted by pad300
Still, I could definitely be wrong, it's almost impossible to tell who will pan out once you get into the latter stages of the draft. Regardless of who they draft, I think pick #30 is worth the value that Blair holds.
Coonfirmed here.
Spurs very actively shopping Blair.
Rumors they are aiming at the Greek guy of Olimpiakos.
Any links?Quote:
Originally Posted by temujin
Well Bonner has been heavily scouted as a playoff choker. Surely this news has reached even the most incompetent GMs. He has no value.Quote:
Originally Posted by Randy Watson
Which is a shame, if Bonner had a neutral reputation, we may have been able to swing him for a late first round to a team looking to bolster their roster.
kostas papanikolaou?Quote:
Originally Posted by temujin
This is probably true, as their supposed intent is to create roster space (which leads me to believe they think they've got a real chance at re-signing Diaw and signing Lorbek . . . which would give them the most non athletic group of bigs in the league).Quote:
Originally Posted by temujin
But if (and it's a big if), Sullinger or P. Jones fall to 30, they'd be insane to pass either up. Both have been red flagged though, so there's an outside chance one falls to 30. Although at that point, the Warriors may well just keep the pick and select whichever falls.
Likely.Quote:
Originally Posted by gambit1990
No link.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
A friend, agent of players.
Maybe they are looking to get the 35 from GSW?Quote:
Originally Posted by temujin