Spurs 1 of 5 teams in hunt for Oden

The issue about Oden, obviously, is that "does he still have enough left on his tank to play?" He had undergone numerous surgeries to repair his weak knees and it was reported to us that all went successful but it is very alarming that he hasn't played for about 3 or 4 years. I would be surprised if the Spurs are considering him as replacement to Splitter - if Spurs don't match other team's offer - or for him to play significant minutes. Moreover, considering that the Spurs are in the all-in-to-win-it situation now that they are in the final years of Duncan's career, I rather that the Spurs use their money on signing Manu and other proven free agents.

Any team willing to take a risk on Oden would be smart to give him a one-year, partially-guaranteed, incentive-laden contract. I realize that is probably NOT what he and his agent would want to hear and would likely take some teams out of the running because some sucker team will be willing to go overboard. However, recall what the Wolves went through with Brandon Roy last year. They stupidly gave the guy a one-year guaranteed contract with a 2nd year option. Dude was limited to a total of 5 games.

Any team willing to take a risk on Oden would be smart to give him a one-year, partially-guaranteed, incentive-laden contract. I realize that is probably NOT what he and his agent would want to hear and would likely take some teams out of the running because some sucker team will be willing to go overboard. However, recall what the Wolves went through with Brandon Roy last year. They stupidly gave the guy a one-year guaranteed contract with a 2nd year option. Dude was limited to a total of 5 games. Teams would be wise to protect themselves.

Spurs will be 1 of 4 teams that wont get him. Fixed

Not quite sure he makes sense on the Spurs unless they can verify he is healthy, which they can't. If you let Tiago walk and you don't get another reliable big to replace him (Gortat?), then you are relying on a guy who is yet to play a whole season and is essentially a rookie to back up and play next to Timmy. No way the Spurs will do that next year, their last best chance to win a title.

Not exciting in the least for me, I'd pass.

But then again Deshaun Thomas seems to have inside info so who knows (what a great pick in that regard lol, you can't make that stuff up).

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Originally Posted by bklynspursfan

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What does that mean?

It's worth a chance. Maybe Oden can help the Spurs.

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Originally Posted by MR-Clutch

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Probably referring to amount of Money offered

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Originally Posted by MR-Clutch

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$$$

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Originally Posted by Ice009

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Here is the link

He's a douche if he signs with Miami.

In a sense, Oden almost make Sam Bowie look like Lou Gehrig..

I'd like to know who if anyone he has worked out for.

Let him go to south beach and let the mia FO delude themselves into thinking they are all set at C and the moment he's injured they are SOL just like last season and get knocked off in the PO's LOL.

What does it matter? Knowing Pop he won't give Oden any burn. Just gonna let him rot on the bench. Pop: "C'mon bon bon. Get in there and stretch the floor, were up by 36. It's your time to shine, and thank you again for settling for 4 million. Your such a class act".

He'll go to the Heat.

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I think he meant $$-wise but people were asking him for clarification lol

He's willing to work out for them, so it's worth a look. I don't see him making too much money or that much of a splash.

oden wants to go to heat or spurs for a shot at title

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Originally Posted by Mr.Bottomtooth

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this is the latest one but who knows tell he passes his physical

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Originally Posted by spurspokesman

Let him go to south beach and let the mia FO delude themselves into thinking they are all set at C and the moment he's injured they are SOL just like last season and get knocked off in the PO's LOL.

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They will be fine without Oden.

Sounds like the list is really down to 3 teams then? I would definitely pay guaranteed money for 1 year to see what the kid has. He and Baynes can fight it out for the 4th big man slot.

just wondering where Bonner fits in all of this. Do the spurs really want to carry 6 bigs?