Spurs' future draft picks

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

The only thing I'll say about this scenario is that I don't see the Spurs keeping both Horry AND Bonner. I think we've hyped up Bonner's importance to this team a littel too much, and I do think that he would be re-signed if Horry did retire...but there's too much redundency in their games and the Spurs will be looking to add pieces this off-season (Scola, etc.).

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and also the spurs won't let butler go
they sign him for 3 years and he's a project
he shows us some good things when he played a litlte at the end of the season
they will not trade him

for the draft i think it's too early to start some draft scenarios
from last drafts , spurs shows us that they aren't a team who likes rookies a lot but maybe that can change with all the potentials in this one

i don't think they will make a trade to have a mid first round or something else
the only thing they can do is trading scola , udrih or barry but we'll se they can surprise us :rolleyes

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Originally Posted by GiG

I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but I want Sean Williams.

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Romantic longings belong in The Club.

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Originally Posted by coopdogg3

What about Mahinimi playing the NBDL for a year? I think that could work out well for him and for the team.

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That has been discussed, and frankly, its probably not a bad idea. The main problem for Mahinmi is that his team seems to be moving on without him, so getting him playing time is not a priority. If the Spurs could bring him over here then he could get to know their system and get LOTS of playing time (even if at a lower level). Frankly, the quantity of time on the court might be more important than quality at this point.

What about this? The Spurs do NOT sign him to a contract, but Mahinmi comes over and plays the season for the Austin Toros NBADL team. Then on his off-days he can come and work out at the Spurs facility (not sure if thats legal...but if it is!). Chances are that if the Spurs signed him this year that would be all he did anyways. Now they can do it without losing a roster spot.

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Originally Posted by GiG

I don't know if anyone mentioned this yet but I want Sean Williams.

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Why? The guy is the exact opposite of Matt Bonner.

Lazy
Doesn't hustle
Always in trouble (got kicked off BC team)
No range on his shot
Athletic

Thats not Spurs basketball

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Originally Posted by Darkwaters

Why? The guy is the exact opposite of Matt Bonner.

Lazy
Doesn't hustle
Always in trouble (got kicked off BC team)
No range on his shot
Athletic

Thats not Spurs basketball

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No crap, I would much rather have Dudley, guy isnt athletic, but is smart, hustles, is a leader and hits big shots

I think that Mahinmi would have to sign with the Spurs before playing for the Toros. He is property of an NBA team & would need to have a contract in order to play in the D league.

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Originally Posted by Big P

I think that Mahinmi would have to sign with the Spurs before playing for the Toros. He is property of an NBA team & would need to have a contract in order to play in the D league.

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I am not sure he actually has to. Everything I've read about Ricky Sanchez says that the Nuggets still hold his rights. If the labor agreement applies to the D-League as it has other minor leagues in the past, this could indeed be true. I'm thinking specifically of Steve Logan who was drafted by Golden State. As long as he was playing pro ball anywhere, the Warriors still held his rights.

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Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

I am not sure he actually has to. Everything I've read about Ricky Sanchez says that the Nuggets still hold his rights. If the labor agreement applies to the D-League as it has other minor leagues in the past, this could indeed be true. I'm thinking specifically of Steve Logan who was drafted by Golden State. As long as he was playing pro ball anywhere, the Warriors still held his rights.

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If Mahinimi signs to play with the Toros (but doesn't sign with the Spurs) would he be allowed to come to the Spurs facilities and practice with the team?

Formally? I doubt it.

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Originally Posted by ChumpDumper

Romantic longings belong in The Club.

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:lol

Brandon Rush withdrew.

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Originally Posted by #1elliottfan

Brandon Rush withdrew.

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I just saw that too. :bang

Brandon Rush Withdraws From NBA Draft
25th May, 2007 - 5:55 pm
AP -
Brandon Rush, who led Kansas in scoring last year, has withdrawn from the NBA draft and will play his junior season at the school.

A two-time all-conference selection, the 6-foot-6 Rush averaged a team-high 13.8 points for the Big 12 champions.

Sophomore Julian Wright, another starter, has committed to the draft. But with Rush returning, Kansas will have all but one of the 14 players who went 33-5 and captured the Jayhawks' third straight conference title.

Rush was projected to be a second round pick by RealGM.com.

http://www.realgm.com/src_wiretap_ar...rom_nba_draft/

Somehow I doubt Mahinmi would be to thrilled about playing in the NBDL plus doing it on a non-NBA contract.

Beno+Barry+Elson+our 2nd rounder to Nugs for Camby. :smokin They want to trade Camby and they're bound to lose Blake so they can use Beno and if it don't work they have Barry to fall back on.

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Originally Posted by picnroll

Somehow I doubt Mahinmi would be to thrilled about playing in the NBDL plus doing it on a non-NBA contract.

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Haha, I thought about that too.

If you expect 3 or 4 more withdrawal, the 28th pick will be less interesting.
It's quite possible that no SF with good size, good athletism and BB skills will be available at 28.

My bet is that the Spurs draft somebody with down the road value, maybe another player they can stash in Europe a couple of years. In 3 to 4 years they are going to be looking at a massive rebuilding job. The Spurs will want young players that are a little seasoned at that point but early on into their rookie contracts.

I suspect what they'll look for more immediate help are experienced, filler players that fit in their free cap space time frame plans when they begin the rebuilding process. Those will come through trades or FA. Just my wild assed guess.

I have a feeling that even though Horry said he wants to play another year that he will still retire. So Horry retires, I would let Bonner go too, trade Beno, Barry, and Elson and our 2nd rounder(58) for Camby which is a win-win sitiation, put Butler and White in the rotation, draft a combo guard preferably Rodney Stuckey and a SF like Almond or Tucker, and sign Mahinmi. I have a feeling next year Bruce is gonna take a page out of Horry's book and not play as much in the regular season(like 10min less) then he will get his minutes in the postseason.

C CAMBY/BUTLER
PF DUNCAN/OBERTO/MAHINMI/(HORRY, if he doesn't retire)
SF BOWEN/WHITE/(ALMOND or TUCKER)
SG MANU/FINLEY/(stuckey)
PG TONY/STUCKEY/VAUGHN

Beno+Barry+Elson for Camby? I know we bend Denver over in the post season year after year, but I doubt they'll let us do it to them in the offseason too.

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Originally Posted by #1elliottfan

I have a feeling that even though Horry said he wants to play another year that he will still retire. So Horry retires, I would let Bonner go too, trade Beno, Barry, and Elson and our 2nd rounder(58) for Camby which is a win-win sitiation, put Butler and White in the rotation, draft a combo guard preferably Rodney Stuckey and a SF like Almond or Tucker, and sign Mahinmi. I have a feeling next year Bruce is gonna take a page out of Horry's book and not play as much in the regular season(like 10min less) then he will get his minutes in the postseason.

C CAMBY/BUTLER
PF DUNCAN/OBERTO/MAHINMI/(HORRY, if he doesn't retire)
SF BOWEN/WHITE/(ALMOND or TUCKER)
SG MANU/FINLEY/(stuckey)
PG TONY/STUCKEY/VAUGHN

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I really dont like Tucker and hope the SPurs stay far away from him even if he slips that far. Much rather see them go after Byars or Fernandez. Either could play multiple positions for the Spurs.

Not to incite an argument but what's wrong with Tucker?

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Originally Posted by #1elliottfan

Not to incite an argument but what's wrong with Tucker?

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Oh no argument, Im just not a fan of 6-5 power forwards with no jump shot and limited athleticism. That coupled with the fact that he doesnt have good ball handling skills and isnt that great on d and Im just not a big fan. He might turn out to be pretty good, but I think its going to take a lot of time and work to get his guard skills looking passable

Well I didn't know much about him so I just assumed he was good from his stats.