Not sure about Gibson or Noah. But gasol on the spurs would be insane. But it won't happen unfortunately.
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Not sure about Gibson or Noah. But gasol on the spurs would be insane. But it won't happen unfortunately.
Sports Illustrated Rumors: http://www.si.com/nba/2015/12/24/chi...oah-taj-gibsonQuote:
Originally Posted by Kawhitstorm
Likely to be true.
Speculation is they get nothing for Noah at the end of the season. They also might get nothing for Gasol if he opts out.
So they are leaking out to the press that they are looking for a trade. Beggars aren't going to be choosers.
Well if Spurs offer up LMA then it might be enough for Bulls to give away both Noah and Gasol. It could be the Bulls want to move to small ball play and are offering their bigs up for a trade. Gasol is a great play maker and Noah is the 2014 DPOY so there's still value in this deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by bic50
The rare voice of reason. I'm not sure why this thread continued after this exclamation mark.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
2016 Free agency includes Durant. 2017 Free agency is ridiculously rich.Quote:
Originally Posted by sasaint
So if Gasol is available for 1-2 years, it gives maximum flexibility for the Spurs without a drop off in performance (with Gasol replacing LMA for 1-2 years).
2017 flexibility is important. Probably more important than the $20m/year LMA contract.
Again why would they want Bobo when they have Taj/Niko under contractQuote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Are legitimately low functioning? Serious question. Just need to know if I should feel bad for making fun of you.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Durant is not a "Spur" nor will he ever join the Spurs. This team has a shot at a championship this season while LMA and Tim are both playing very good basketball. I would not be willing to throw that away for some pie in the sky.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
Bobo? Don't think Bulls would be interested in Bobo.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kawhitstorm
BTW, Taj is also rumored to be on trading block.
It is hard to tell where Durant will be going. However, if the Spurs destroy the Thunder this year, he could be so fed up with his team and pack his bags to go elsewhere. Where? Who knows!?Quote:
Originally Posted by sasaint
Bobby Portis is going to get Taj's minutes if he's traded. What the hell is Boris going to do in the Bulls.isolation offense? Who's going to protect the rim or grab defensive rebounds?Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
He's going to re-sign b/c he's a loyal servant & OKC controls the local media (he's very sensitive)Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
:lol lma for noah + soft gasol
:lol spurstalk.com
Gasol was a sexy option in his Laker years, and maybe even before he went to Chicago. Noah's a walking tombstone.
Any talk of blowing up the existing system 30 games in just for an outside shot at a one legged horse in Durant and maybe some 2017 versions of the 2015 parts we got this year is ridiculous. I get it - the Spurs spent too many offseasons being the bridesmaid, never the bride. Time to drop that mentality.
Bulls want to unload big contracts to go smaller. Portis may have a lot more upside than Gibson. So that's why Taj is on the block.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kawhitstorm
Lots of team all going small this season.
Let me get this straight. You want to entice a former Longhorn MAX FA by trading a former Longhorn MAX FA only months after signing him? I wouldn't be too jazzed to sign with a team that would dump a prized FA with no substance, legal, or overt attitude problems that quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
The Bulls apparently are dumping Gasol. Which makes you wonder since Gasol is playing well.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
LMA should be dumped if he's not meeting expectations. I want to see him though play against the strong teams and see how he delivers. If he lays an egg, then this discussion has merit. So far Spurs have played enough strong teams to make any good evaluation as to whether LMA is worth it.
LMA definitely has talent. I'm just concerned about his mindset.
Again trading for Boris doesn't make sense since they are loaded with forwards like the Spurs. It doesn't make sense to trade Boris for Taj as far as the Spurs are concerned either. If the Bulls want to play small ball then Markeiff is available for peanutsQuote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
I agree, it doesn't make sense. Some other poster brought that up.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kawhitstorm
I really don't care for Taj. He can't shoot and will get exposed come playoff time.
I would like Gasol as a one year rental , but we have to start thinking of the fact that Duncan , Diaw, Manu , Butler, Bonner and West might be gone next year if we win it all.
So grabbing Gasol might make sense as to keep him from other teams and our Cupboard won't be so bare.
I agree. The Spurs will not be trading West after what he gave up to join the team.Quote:
Originally Posted by Agloco
If you want Gasol going forward, sign him next summer as a FA. No need to give up anything now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SilverSpur
I don't think there will be any cap room. It'll be the same problem as the last time Spurs tried to get Gasol.Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
He'll be two years older, and we were barely outbid last time. I think the market for 36 YO PFs probably won't exceed the MLE.Quote:
Originally Posted by ceperez
At some point, it would be nice for the Spurs to invest in a young big rather than constantly going for the retreads. Perhaps that is an investment we make in 2017. Or perhaps Cady fills the bill in a year or two...Quote:
Originally Posted by exstatic
To address SilverSpur, I expect Boris to return next season. Tbh, I expect Boris to play as long as his compatriot, Tony, plays, and possibly longer. As for Duncan, Manu and DWest, they will all probably retire if we win a championship this season. However, I would not be surprised to see Duncan return, and I would be even less so to see DWest return. If we fail to win the 'ship this season, the odds that Tim and/or DWest returns increase. Butler will be gone, and Bonner will do whatever Pop wants. There is no way we want to make a trade for Gasol this season, disrupting the team even more by getting rid of Diaw. No matter how similar the two skill sets appear, system and teammate familiarity and chemistry are important. This isn't a fantasy league.
Next year we might want to rent Gasol, but our situation is too fluid to predict. Besides, didn't Gasol state something to the effect that he preferred a city that had more in the way of "culture" than San Antonio has to offer?