Ludden: Tim Duncan re-signs (3 years, $30M), Patty Mills re-signs, De Colo signs

Duncan's representatives and the Spurs are finalizing a few items, but the structure has been agreed upon. The contract is expected to be in the range of the three-year, $34 million deal Kevin Garnett reached with the Boston Celtics the day before the NBA's free-agent market opened.

The Spurs have reached agreements with free agents Danny Green (three years, $12 million) and Boris Diaw (two years, $9.2 million). They also have a struck a deal to re-sign guard Patty Mills, who opted out of his contract after last season, and intend to add French guard Nando De Colo.

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nba--ti...ith-spurs.html

Awesome :tu

yay

Looks like it was around the 12m people were suspecting here.

Patty mills signed too

I just saw this on Yahoo. Woj on top of it as always. Great news! :tu

Beast.

:tu Good news

Tosb.

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Originally Posted by Ludden

They also have a struck a deal to re-sign guard Patty Mills...

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:wow

3 year deal huh?

Expires around the same time Green's contract does...

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The contract is expected to be in the range of the three-year, $34 million deal Kevin Garnett reached with the Boston Celtics the day before the NBA's free-agent market opened.

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As expected, should start at around ~$11 million. That's more than fair for his production.

Personally, I hope it's fully guaranteed over three years. I know Spurs fans were hoping he'd take $5 and a Bonner sandwich to re-sign but Duncan has earned this money and it'd be a joy to watch him for three more seasons.

Welcome back, Timmy :smokin

How did KG's contract work out? Was it fully guaranteed?

Shitty deal


He is stealing money TBH

Enjoy the next 3 seasons people...Great job by FO by letting the dust settle on other FA signings...

They must have really been waiting on that Camby shoe to drop.

Glad we got these players back. Now for the love of all that's decent trade Bonner for some head cheese and olive loaf.

Amnesty Bonner..lure Lorbek with the BAE even if he doesn't want to bite.. Try a sign & trade for Blair, Joseph, Anderson for a big (Anthony Randolph?) and I guess.. that should be it.

Damn, Ludden scoops the Duncan re-signing, Mills re-signing and bringing in De Colo in a matter of sentences. Legendary stuff :lol

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Damn, Ludden scoops the Duncan re-signing, Mills re-signing and bringing in De Colo in a matter of sentences. Legendary stuff :lol

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Where's Jeff Mac when he's needed?

Three full years? I'm surprised they didn't try to get Boris for a full 3 years as well.

On another note. YAY! 3 more years of TD!! :toast:lobt2:

its about time...awesome news

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Originally Posted by Spursfanfromafar

Amnesty Bonner..lure Lorbek with the BAE even if he doesn't want to bite.. Try a sign & trade for Blair, Joseph, Anderson for a big (Anthony Randolph?) and I guess.. that should be it.

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That's quite a lot to chew on, but I like the proposed plan. :hat

Ok, so where does this leave the Spurs $$ wise for additional help with a big ? Are the options pretty much to trade or amensty? Is anyone out there that we still have a legit chance of getting ?

This means Neal is going to be moved right? I mean Patty/De Colo and Gary? Unless De Colo is playing in Austin next year.

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and it'd be a joy to watch him for three more seasons.

Welcome back, Timmy :smokin

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Hear, Hear!

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Ok, so where does this leave the Spurs $$ wise for additional help with a big ? Are the options pretty much to trade or amensty? Is anyone out there that we still have a legit chance of getting ?

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trade or trade. or sign someone to veterans minimum.

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Damn, Ludden scoops the Duncan re-signing, Mills re-signing and bringing in De Colo in a matter of sentences. Legendary stuff :lol

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Does this leave Corey Joseph Austin bound or do we see him and DeColo as interchangeable parts that will swap time in Austin?

Be still my heart.

We Stacked. Again.

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Shitty deal


He is stealing money TBH

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Hell yes. Good to here! Finally the news is starting to come in!

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How did KG's contract work out? Was it fully guaranteed?

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IIRC, the final year for KG's contract isn't fully guaranteed. However, I can't Google a link that spells it out. Maybe someone else can find details.

As for Duncan, I'd bet the third year is partially guaranteed. I'm hoping fully guaranteed because it'd be cool to see him play three more seasons.

Anyway, three years and ~$34 million is great value even for an old Tim Duncan.

Great news. :tu

Even if Spurs won't likely win a title with Duncan, it's really nice to be able to see him at least a couple of years. I'm waiting to see details of his deal but at the end it doesn't really matter. Duncan is staying, that's cool.

Mills and De Colo signed is too a good news because both should be cheap. Saying Spurs have a true logjam of guards. There will likely have a trade.

Bonner just renegotiated his contract for another 26 years.

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Originally Posted by lefty

Shitty deal


He is stealing money TBH

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:rolleyes

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Ok, so where does this leave the Spurs $$ wise for additional help with a big ?

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Depends on the details for Mills and De Colo. If they both signed for the minimum (unlikely), the Spurs would have ~$2 million to spend.

The likely scenario is the Spurs will be relegated to trades to improve from here on out.

Damn good news. :tu

The FO know how to get it done even if they make us wait.

Next up: unload some guys and get another big.

Blair wants out and Neal looks expendable again. Methinks a trade for an athletic forward (Anthony Randolph?) could be wangled.

Damn, in just 16 hours the Spurs did more than any other team has yet this offseason (and extremely efficiently as well). I know this was all most likely handled over the course of the last week and a half, but it's still pretty awesome.











Now get rid of Bonner.

BTW, where did the $36M figure come?

If Spurs need more space below the apron or want to stay below the luxury tax threshold, they can amnesty Bonner.

Timmy is worth every penny. Three more years in a Spurs uni!

Very happy to have Duncan back in the fold for another 3 years. Cheers Big Fundamental. :toast

Gotta think a trade of Neal or Joseph is on the horizon (with Neal being more likely). Very crowded backcourt.

Parker/De Colo/Mills/Joseph
Manu/Green/Neal/(Denmon?)

As expected as this news was, it's still good now that the deal is done. It goes without saying that Duncan is a franchise icon and richly deserves this.

I only hope that the FO can now surround him with at least 2 young, athletic bigs, which he could begin mentoring and who could help him with some of the heavy lifting over his remaining years.

If the only way to accomplish this is via the trade route, bring it on.

It is not news. There was no doubt the Spurs were going to re-sign their players.

Now lets see if they can get a player who will make a big impact and be a difference maker. That would be news.

The Lakers added Nash the Spurs are bringing back the same team.

Im a big fan of Gary Neal, but Patty makes him duplicative tbh. You have to think he's being shopped, plus in many ways the Spurs would have similar contract issues with Neal as with Splitter next summer.

With respect to trades, it would almost have to take two value contracts like Blair & Neal to entice a team to take Bonner. Thise three together though is pretty great value for $5M.

I can see Neal and Blair being traded.

Resigning Green, Mills and signing De Colo mean no room for Neal.

Neal, Blair and Bonner could be traded for a nice backup PF.

I can see Neal and Blair being traded.

Resigning Green, Mills and signing De Colo mean no room for Neal.

Neal, Blair and Bonner could be traded for a nice backup PF.

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Damn, in just 16 hours the Spurs did more than any other team has yet this offseason (and extremely efficiently as well). I know this was all most likely handled over the course of the last week and a half, but it's still pretty awesome.











Now get rid of Bonner.

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The Lakers have done more to improve from last year by adding Nash.

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Im a big fan of Gary Neal, but Patty makes him duplicative tbh. You have to think he's being shopped, plus in many ways the Spurs would have similar contract issues with Neal as with Splitter next summer.

With respect to trades, it would almost have to take two value contracts like Blair & Neal to entice a team to take Bonner. Thise three together though is pretty great value for $5M.

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I have to imagine that Neal has some value around the NBA, though I'm not sure what that is. I agree. Package him, Bonner and possibly Blair in order to entice a team to trade a young athletic big man, if possible.

So Diaw signs on for 2 more years, which if I have this right would follow the end of Parker's contract. I'm very curious if Tim wants to play 2 more years and the third year is an expiring they can potentially use at that point if they plan on some rebuilding?

If the Spurs are going to amnesty Bonner, it has to be done by tomorrow, correct?

Jeff McDonald ‏@JMcDonald_SAEN
Working to confirm Y! report Spurs have reached deal w/ Tim Duncan, though considering the source you can take it to the bank.

(5 minutes ago) :lol

Lots of great news today! Duncan get's to retire a spur (not that this was ever in doubt) and we get to watch him for another 3 years.

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I have to imagine that Neal has some value around the NBA, though I'm not sure what that is. I agree. Package him, Bonner and possibly Blair in order to entice a team to trade a young athletic big man, if possible.

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Why would another team trade an athletic big for the Spurs worst players.

Come on De Colo, prove all the detractors wrong.:flag:

(Like me.:()

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Originally Posted by Dex

If the Spurs are going to amnesty Bonner, it has to be done by tomorrow, correct?

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The amnesty clause can be used for the first seven days following the moratorium period, so the 17th is the last possible day.

Awesome news are awesome!

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Very happy to have Duncan back in the fold for another 3 years. Cheers Big Fundamental. :toast

Gotta think a trade of Neal or Joseph is on the horizon (with Neal being more likely). Very crowded backcourt.

Parker/De Colo/Mills/Joseph
Manu/Green/Neal/(Denmon?)

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I agree. I could see both Neal and Joseph on the block. While it's hard to imagine the Spurs flipping Cory Joe so quickly, they seem to be well stacked at the PG with Parker/Mills/Joseph firmly set as PG's only, and Neal/DeColo/Denmon as possible emergency PG's or even full on converts.

Somethings gotta live.

Any other confirmation besides Yahoo on the Mills and De Colo resigning?

lol

At the guard spots, the Spurs have:

Parker
Ginobili
Green
Neal
Mills
De Colo
Joseph
Denmon



I think Joseph and Denmon are going to battle for one spot on the roster. If Joseph sucks in summer league, I wouldn't be surprised if the Spurs ate his final year and just released him. However, if Joseph shows some potential, the Spurs will probably beg Denmon to go to Europe.

As for the rest, Neal really does look like the odd man out. Mills as the backup point guard and De Colo as the fifth guard makes sense. Neal, Mills and De Colo battling for the same minutes doesn't make sense.

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The amnesty clause can be used for the first seven days following the moratorium period, so the 17th is the last possible day.

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Thanks :toast

Spurs should definitely take all the time they have available to see if they can't ship of the T-Rex in some sort of trade.

It won't work, of course, and if it doesn't then they should just amnesty him. But it would be silly to not even try.

De Colo is confirming his signing on Valencia official website. He is too thanking the fans for the three years spend in Spain:
http://valenciabasket.com/index.php?...cias&noti=2054

His contract with Spurs is a 2 years contract.

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The Lakers have done more to improve from last year by adding Nash.

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Nah, Nash will be more of a lateral move imo. The Lakers' inability to slow opposing PGs will still be readily apparent.

Here's something to chew on. With De Colo and Mills signing, are the Spurs shopping Parker??? We know he has he most value of our pieces, is it possible the front office is upset with his club incident? Just a thought.

Now trade away Bonner, Blair and Neal for a big man, please!

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Why would another team trade an athletic big for the Spurs worst players.

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That's why I ended the post with the conditional "if possible" statement. If Steve Novak can get 15 mil from the Knicks, then that tells us there are still plenty of sucker GMs out there - despite the absence of Isiah Thomas.

While the odds aren't very good of such a trade happening, one never knows.

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:lol at the hate for SAEN

OF COURSE people are going to give info to national media, yahoo etc., before the regional newspaper

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Didn't happen that way when Ludden was here, why should that always be the case now?

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Why would another team trade an athletic big for the Spurs worst players.

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Some teams might want this:

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Here's something to chew on. With De Colo and Mills signing, are the Spurs shopping Parker??? We know he has he most value of our pieces, is it possible the front office is upset with his club incident? Just a thought.

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If the Spurs were planning on trading Parker, then what would've been the point of resigning Duncan? Trading Parker signals "blow up" time.

Holy shit.

Patty is gonna end up being a great pickup.

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Here's something to chew on. With De Colo and Mills signing, are the Spurs shopping Parker??? We know he has he most value of our pieces, is it possible the front office is upset with his club incident? Just a thought.

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No.

Wow...when they got rolling they got all of them done quickly.

Welcome back TD. You are the Spurs and I'm honored to get to watch you for three more seasons.

John Hollinger ‏@johnhollinger
Looks like Duncan deal can keep Spurs a hair under tax line, esp. if they move Blair.

Nice, after a lackluster start to the free agency period, the Spurs make quick moves in less than 12 hours.

Obviously I'm a Patty homer, but it's nice to see him back. I was surprised both sides agreed on a contract since I thought Mills would look for a bigger pay and the Spurs' logjam at guards.

Nice to see Diaw come back for cheap as well. Excited about De Colo.

And finally we get 3 more years of Tim Duncan. Till the wheels fall off.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

De Colo is confirming his signing on Valencia official website. He is too thanking the fans for the three years spend in Spain:
http://valenciabasket.com/index.php?...cias&noti=2054

His contract with Spurs is a 2 years contract.

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Hmmm ... two years makes it sound like his salary is coming out of the BAE.

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Damn, Ludden scoops the Duncan re-signing, Mills re-signing and bringing in De Colo in a matter of sentences. Legendary stuff :lol

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Have the Spurs beat writers broken any of these signings?

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De Colo is confirming his signing on Valencia official website. He is too thanking the fans for the three years spend in Spain:
http://valenciabasket.com/index.php?...cias&noti=2054

His contract with Spurs is a 2 years contract.

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I'd guess the BAE... $4M/2years.

That pretty much confirms "who" is coming from Spain that Blair was referring to, not Lorbek.

dont like the mills or de colo signing
i guess de colo could be a project type signing and hes cheap
but we know he cant defend so is he really any better then neal whos proven

but mills cant defend or pass and hes undersized
he can shoot but so can everyone elses spot he would be taking

rather see what denmon can bring
we know he can defend and hit big time shots
also efficient player in general
also said hes been working a lot on his pick and roll play this since the season ended

joseph please go
guy cant do anything
no amount of summer league/training camp can magically make this guy an nba rotation caliber player

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John Hollinger ‏@johnhollinger
Looks like Duncan deal can keep Spurs a hair under tax line, esp. if they move Blair.

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

Welcome back Tim!

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

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From your lips to the Spurs FO's ears ...

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

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That's not gonna happen.

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

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:hungry:

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I'd guess the BAE... $4M/2years.

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Or a part of it like $3M/2 years.

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

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Then I guess it's impossible, cause I don't see Bonner getting amnestied. Ah well...

:depressed

Tbh, I'm surprised Mills didn't hold out a little longer. I'd think he could land the full BAE somewhere.

maybe mills really enjoyed waving the towel during all the blowout wins

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It's really unlikely that the Spurs can stay under the tax line. In fact, it's probably impossible without amnestying Bonner.

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Sans Amnesty, Tim and Dentmon, with De Colo at $2M, Green at $4M, and Diaw at $4.6M, I get something on the order of $60.5M. Tax Line is $70M IIRC

PS. Mills also probably got a raise from 885K...

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Why would another team trade an athletic big for the Spurs worst players.

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They may just need some guys who can help you get to the playoff or they may need some three point shooters, plus Neal is a pure shooter and he can actually hit any type of shot, the only reason why we would let him go is because of his defense in last years playoff, Bonner one of the best three point shooters in the league, but again can make it happen in the playoff, Blair a hell of a hustle and energy type of player, but with his height his not usable for us in the playoff. Theres some teams who can actually benefit from this guys, they have cheap contracts, they are young, and they can take you to the playoff. We should be looking to trade with someone who verly made the playoff or was close to making it, but is gotta be from the East, is alot eassier to trade with somebody from the East, they dont play us as much and they dont have to see us in the playoff till the NBA Finals.

DRIVE FOR FIVE IN FULL EFFECT!!!!!!!

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Tbh, I'm surprised Mills didn't hold out a little longer. I'd think he could land the full BAE somewhere.

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That 20-game winning streak probably had a lot of guys like Diaw and Mills wondering just how good this team can be...

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If the Spurs were planning on trading Parker, then what would've been the point of resigning Duncan? Trading Parker signals "blow up" time.

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So you are telling me if he Spurs go and get another big man for Parker, it is still blow up time. You don't think maybe Mills could hold it down? We know he isn't nearly as good as Parker, but a quality big man won't offset the loss??? We have gotten only so far with a good PG, and no big men to pair with Duncan. Why not take a step back at PG and improve your inside presence? It's a gamble, but are we winning a title without another big man this next season?

If Spurs are something like $3M above the tax, then they would have a strong financial incentive to amnesty Bonner. I haven't yet look at the close number but a Bonner amnesty could save about $4M to Spurs.

Sure would be nice if Tim's contract was as front-loaded as possible, thus creating as much space as possible for next year.

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Does this leave Corey Joseph Austin bound or do we see him and DeColo as interchangeable parts that will swap time in Austin?

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People need to give up on CJ being a PG it is never going to happen. His best shot is SG which I don't think he has a chance of doing in the next two years.