Damon Stoudamire has interest in joining the Spurs

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...According to league sources, the Celts are checking out other possibilities and it’s believed they may have interest in another player, thought to be Sam Cassell of the Los Angeles Clippers. That matter would require time to work out, but the C’s will have to move quickly on Stoudamire if they want him.

Aaron Goodwin, Stoudamire’s representative, plans to have his client make a quick transition to his new club. Goodwin acknowledged his client has interest in the Celtics, as well as San Antonio, Phoenix, Toronto and Denver, but time is of the essence.

“We want to have him to be able to join his new team and be ready to go the following day,” Goodwin said. “This isn’t about money or anything. Damon knows he’s going to be getting the veteran minimum. He just wants a chance to play and an opportunity to go for a championship. That’s all that’s important to him at this point. The clubs we’re talking about all afford him that opportunity, so we’re confident he’ll be in a good situation by Thursday...

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http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/b...69466&srvc=rss

Mighty Mouse on the Spurs? I'm not sure I'd be pleased with that. He was one of the Jailblazers and seems like more of a rotten apple than final puzzle piece.

Damon wants to play for a contender, so it's no doubt that the Spurs are on this list....and I'm sure they've called his agent.

But I'd still put this one at a low probability of actually occuring.

Is he a good defender?

As far as Stoudamire as a player, I think he could still come in and provide an instant scoring punch off the bench. He's certainly not the player that he once was, but I think he could bring some offense that this team is sorely lacking right now.

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Originally Posted by td4mvp21

Is he a good defender?

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Based on his age (34), previous knee surgeries, and diminutive size (5'10 175lb at best).....I'd say no.

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Originally Posted by PHAT TONY

Based on his age (34), previous knee surgeries, and diminutive size (5'10 175lb at best).....I'd say no.

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I see. The one thing I like about Vaughn is that he is a good defender and he's usually right up in his man's face. He does usually hit his open jumpers too. I don't know if Damn Stoudemire would be a better option, that's what I'm trying to figure out.

I don't want his ass after all the disrespect he had for AJ back in the day. Not to mention his choke factor in big games (ie, the MDM when he missed a ft that would have iced the game).

Sh1t, for the veteran minimum and as long as he knows his role, why not?

10 day contract nothing more

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Originally Posted by hater

10 day contract nothing more

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He's not going anywhere on a ten-day contract. Toronto would take him no doubt. They tried to trade for him before he was bought out.

Even in his prime, he was worthless in games that mattered. He lost the MDM miracle game, and his game 7 vs LA in 2000 was pathetic.

he has interest in the spurs but i don't think the spurs have interest...we'll see.

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Originally Posted by baseline bum

Even in his prime, he was worthless in games that mattered. He lost the MDM miracle game, and his game 7 vs LA in 2000 was pathetic.

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base, Jaques Vaughn.

We're looking for 20 quality mins., not a savior.

Next.

can't see any difference to the NvE experiment.
Spurs should work on a minor trade to get some scoring punch.
(I guess I would even try to sign Earl Boykins for the vet. minimum before thinking about Stoudamire)

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Originally Posted by baseline bum

Even in his prime, he was worthless in games that mattered. He lost the MDM miracle game, and his game 7 vs LA in 2000 was pathetic.

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He won't be put in a situation where is a primary scoring option and won't be on the floor in the closing minutes of close games. I don't see him playing a big role but more of a role player. I don't see that as a problem if that is all the spurs are looking for.

They need a sf/sg scorer/slasher and or a big good defensive interior post player before they need a limited minutes role player pg.

I'm not big on acquiring him and would rather see a younger player that may have some future potential.

I saw mighty mouse here in SA when the Grizz faced the Spurs. He played Parker pretty well, and still has some speed to penetrate and kick out.

He also has the range to hit the three. Nontheless, he's a savy vet and can bring the ball up the court.

He may not be too far of a consideration as some may think.

he said spurs will never win a championship with avery jonhson in 1999..BUT they dud it and its avery who did the last shot!!!

Isn't this old news?

at least he'll lower the average team age.

Why is it that every free agent article mentions the Spurs as a possible destination?

Pass.

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Originally Posted by Ed Helicopter Jones

Why is it that every free agent article mentions the Spurs as a possible destination?

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Because we are title contenders who need a little help.

Stoudamire can do what Vaughn can't, stretch the D with 3 pointers. i'd take him cause we aren't going to find someone better in a trade.

Because the Spurs are the official "where-NBA-vets-go-at-the-end-of-their-career-to-get-a ring" team.

Basically he's either going to Toronto or Denver, and floating the other names to help drive up his price/interest. *yawn*

Nah fuck this dude...

I may not be the biggest AJ fan in the world, but that's just wrong.


Said we would never win a championship(with AJ as starting PG) and now he wants to come here to get a ring? He can get on the first train to hell as far as I'm concerned.

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Originally Posted by Ed Helicopter Jones

Why is it that every free agent article mentions the Spurs as a possible destination?

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Because agents drop the Spurs as a leveraging tactic for negotiations with other teams. They make it seem to the Celtics that he has several options in order to get a better offer.

this thread is begging for the label of nick van exel?

He's not as good a defending back up PG as Vaughn, but people, he's SO MUCH BETTER OFFENSIVELY that I'd take him in a heartbeat. there would be some games when I'd use Vaughn more but other games where I'd use Stoudemire more. If we could get him for the vet min that would really take the pressure off of an ailing Parker. It might even allow Parker to rest awhile and be healthier for the playoffs.

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Originally Posted by Ghost Writer

base, Jaques Vaughn.

We're looking for 20 quality mins., not a savior.

Next.

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Stoudamire looks like he'd be about as helpful as Charlie Ward was.

There are also reports today that the Cavs are talking to the Trailblazers about Jarrett Jack, whom I suspected the Blazers may want to move.

Jack is a good back-up point guard option, and depending on his price could be a big help to the Spurs. If not, Jack, then Cassall, if not Cassal, maybe Stoudemire. There have to better options, though. If the Raptors sign either Mighty Mouth or Cassall, then Juan Dixon will be moved in a heartbeat. As an insurance point on the cheap, he's a good stop gap. When he tries, he's a capable defender.

Jarrett Jack would be a great back-up PG if the Spurs could swing it. I remember hearing a rumor that Pop wanted to trade Beno for Jack when he was drafted.

Jack is the kind of reclamation project that would make a lot of sense for the Spurs. He's a pretty good shooter, and is only 24 or 25.

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Originally Posted by adam8065

Holy shit he said something 9 years ago and you are still holding that against him? Get a life. You act like he killed someone. If he can help the Spurs bring him on board he if can't then pass on him. But don't make a judgement on what a person said 9 years ago..and wow he said AJ couldn't take the Spurs to a title...that is reason from treason!

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Get the fuck over it...I'll want players on this team or not...as I see fit. And I'll like players, or not...for reasons I choose too, or not.

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I believe a lot of people have never said anything stupid when they were 23-24 years old?

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I don't know...let's put it to the test...

How old are you right now?

if he disrespected AJ...we don;t need a jailblazer on the squad nor a new Van Excel type of veteran... would have kept D-Wash on top of him with my eyes closed at any time

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Originally Posted by tav1

Jack is a good back-up point guard option, and depending on his price could be a big help to the Spurs. If not, Jack, then Cassall, if not Cassal, maybe Stoudemire. There have to better options, though. If the Raptors sign either Mighty Mouth or Cassall, then Juan Dixon will be moved in a heartbeat. As an insurance point on the cheap, he's a good stop gap. When he tries, he's a capable defender.

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Spurs have tried to trade for Jarrett Jack before.

And please, take Juan Dixon. You can have him. He's making $3M this season.

Jarrett Jack sounds like an intresesting prospect, much better than Cassell or Stoudamire.

Spurs don't need to get OLDER. :(

Besides, doesn't Stoudamire want to PLAY? Would he backup Parker AND Vaughn?

It doesn't make sense to me.

He's really quite bad.

Hell no. Stoudamire sucks and is a choker. He'd be like Nick Van Exel without the history of hitting big shots.

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Originally Posted by samikeyp

Pass.

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Double pass.

this team needs something..spurs aren't winning shit without making a change somewhere

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Originally Posted by ploto

Spurs have tried to trade for Jarrett Jack before.

And please, take Juan Dixon. You can have him. He's making $3M this season.

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Elson makes more than Dixon, and each of them have expiring deals. In other words, we'd save 400,000 and get an insurance point for an uninspiring, out of rotation big man. Given Barry's injury, Parker's lingering heal issues and Vaugn's age, Dixon seems like a decent 3rd point option to me. I'd prefer him over Stoudemire anyday.

I don't think this is too crazy to consider... he's an skilled player - true he couldn't make it happen back in 2000 but he's a quality veteran player who can help out right off the bat - spurs have a long tradition of resurrecting people like him (including worse players) - I wouldnt be surprised if he happens to appear in spurs uniform considering he won't demand a lot of money but just a chance at winning a ring.

I don't worry about what he said about AJ 10 years ago - AJ disrespected the spurs about 2 years ago and everyone was fine with it. So who cares.

You guys act like Stoudamire needs to be a savior. All he needs to do is upgrade Vaughn.

I've never liked demon sodomizer...

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Originally Posted by tav1

Elson makes more than Dixon, and each of them have expiring deals. In other words, we'd save 400,000 and get an insurance point for an uninspiring, out of rotation big man. Given Barry's injury, Parker's lingering heal issues and Vaugn's age, Dixon seems like a decent 3rd point option to me. I'd prefer him over Stoudemire anyday.

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Toronto has ZERO interest in Elson!! :lol Why would they take his bigger salary over Dixon's when Elson sucks and they have no need at all for him?

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Originally Posted by Ghost Writer

You guys act like Stoudamire needs to be a savior. All he needs to do is upgrade Vaughn.

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There's a good chance he wouldn't even do that.

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Why would they take his bigger salary over Dixon's when Elson sucks and they have no need at all for him?

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They took Nesterovic.

What the hell, Sonny C was stupid the first time around.

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Originally Posted by ploto

Toronto has ZERO interest in Elson!! :lol Why would they take his bigger salary over Dixon's when Elson sucks and they have no need at all for him?

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Because his salary is hardly bigger and it gives them a quick big to add to their playoff bench. Dixon doesn't play; Elson probably wouldn't play. But a useless big for a useless small is a fair trade. Elson would help them more than Dixon against a team like Boston.

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Originally Posted by T Park

They took Nesterovic.

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And they are still very happy they did.

The Raptors gave the Spurs a cancer that the Spurs ended up cutting. Dixon is not someone they need to get rid of- and surely not for Elson.

Damon Stoudamire's buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies is complete, but it is no longer a virtual certainty that he'll be joining the Boston Celtics on Thursday.

That is because the San Antonio Spurs have changed the equation.

Sources tell ESPN.com that San Antonio will make a push to sign the 12-year veteran when he becomes a free agent. Buyout talks dragged through the day Monday before being finalized early in the evening, and Stoudamire now cannot officially be waived until 10 a.m. EST Tuesday.

"I'm keeping it all suspenseful," Stoudamire said Monday evening when reached on his cell phone. "I'm trying to get it all figured out, trying to see what's best for myself and my family."

Stoudamire cannot sign with anyone for 48 hours until he clears waivers, and sources have said he was leaning heavily toward joining the Celtics. But if Stoudamire feels Boston's interest is lukewarm, a number of other teams could quickly emerge in the battle to become Stoudamire's next destination.

In addition to the Spurs, the Orlando Magic have made their interest known in recent days. Other teams in the mix are the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets, but the Toronto Raptors as not as viable an option as has been reported.




Stoudamire

In fact, ESPN.com has learned, the Raptors put together a trade package earlier this season that would have landed Stoudamire, but later withdrew it.

Stoudamire would seem to be the best fit for the Celtics, who have no true point guard backing up starter Rajon Rondo, and who could use an experienced floor general with 46 career playoff games under his belt. But Boston -- especially star forward Kevin Garnett -- could be more enamored of the possibility of acquiring Sam Cassell.

A source close to Cassell, however, said Clippers owner Donald Sterling is dead set against trading Cassell or offering him a buyout because he still believes the Clippers are capable of making the playoffs.

The next 24-48 hours will tell whether the Celtics are going to settle on Stoudamire or make the risky move of holding out in the hope of acquiring Cassell or someone else.

"We appreciate the consummate professionalism and love for the game which Damon exhibited in Memphis," Chris Wallace, Grizzlies vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said in a prepared statement. "The entire organization wishes him the best and hopes that he realizes his wish to join a championship contending team."

Stoudamire was not in the club's locker room before the game.

"I miss him. I really do," Memphis coach Marc Iavaroni said before the game. "He's been a positive influence. He and I had a very straightforward relationship from Day One."

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3219495

Fuck!

spurs could be looking at him since tp is hurt

I think I'll pass.

I think I'd rather drag Gary Payton out of retirement than sign Mighty Mouth.

Put TP on the shelf and run Damon out there.

We are doing shit if Tony doesn't rest up for the playoffs.

Ugh, didn't see the post earlier.

sign his ass up. there's no excuse for having jaque "piece of shit" vaughn as the backup when damon is available.

I just heard on the Spurs Radio halftime show that the Spurs were actively making a push to sign him... I don't know how I feel about this.

Of the 4 ball handlers on the Spurs (Parker, Vaughn, Manu, Barry), 2 are chronically injured right now. Manu gets dinged up all the time, and Vaughn is getting up in years but is in superior shape.

I bet the Spurs hedge their bets and pick up Damon. Our offense is looking stagnant lately as we consistently sit around and wait for our ball handlers to penetrate. With two hurt, we have so much less movement hence less ball movement and more contested shots.

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Originally Posted by ploto

And they are still very happy they did.

The Raptors gave the Spurs a cancer that the Spurs ended up cutting. Dixon is not someone they need to get rid of- and surely not for Elson.

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They are now hoping he opts out after the season to become a free agent.

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Originally Posted by jay014

They are now hoping he opts out after the season to become a free agent.

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Who? Rasho-- they only want Rasho to opt out to sign a new deal with them.

I'd give him a shot.

my initial reaction was no way...but after tonight, i say give him a shot. we need some sort of offense from our back up PG. vaughn is a 3rd string PG at best with severe offensive limitations.

If Stoudamire signs here, pretty much eliminate the Spurs from championship contention.

The more I think about it, the more it looks like Charlie Ward all over again.

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Originally Posted by T Park

If Stoudamire signs here, pretty much eliminate the Spurs from championship contention.

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Why?

I think his signing will signal a couple things.

1. that they don't believe in Vaughn anymore, and I think Vaughn has alot of support on the team, I think the team will kind of be taken aback by it a bit.

2. I just think hes an offensive pass first PG who doesn't play good defense, and what is killing the Spurs the most? Their defense isn't solid, so I don't see how it helps.


Is Stoudamire a better pg than Vaughn? Absolutely.

Is be a better FIT for the Spurs? IMO I don't think so. If he signs here, I will support him, but I just am afraid its looking like Charlie Ward all over again.

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And they are still very happy they did.

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Yeah Im sure the Raptor's owner loves paying 9 mill for a 12th man.

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Originally Posted by T Park

I think his signing will signal a couple things.

1. that they don't believe in Vaughn anymore, and I think Vaughn has alot of support on the team, I think the team will kind of be taken aback by it a bit.

2. I just think hes an offensive pass first PG who doesn't play good defense, and what is killing the Spurs the most? Their defense isn't solid, so I don't see how it helps.


Is Stoudamire a better pg than Vaughn? Absolutely.

Is be a better FIT for the Spurs? IMO I don't think so. If he signs here, I will support him, but I just am afraid its looking like Charlie Ward all over again.

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If they sign him, I think it will because they are going to limit Parker's minutes.

The reason why I think this might actually happen is because when Stoudamire wanted out of Toronto, he said he wanted to be traded to one of the three Texas teams. If all things are equal, Stoudamire might pick a Texas team.

That said, I don't even understand why the Spurs would want him. If he's better than Vaughn, it's not by that much. Plus, Pop loves Vaughn. The only thing that makes sense is the Spurs want extra insurance in case Parker's heel doesn't come around. Which, if true, is pretty damn scary . . .

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If he's better than Vaughn, it's not by that much. Plus, Pop loves Vaughn. The only thing that makes sense is the Spurs want extra insurance in case Parker's heel doesn't come around. Which, if true, is pretty damn scary . . .

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Yup.

Like I said.

If Stoudamire is signed, then the repeat hype can be pretty much silenced.

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If they sign him, I think it will because they are going to limit Parker's minutes.

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Agreed as well.

Personally, if Parker needs to be limited that much, and they want to bring in a PG of his calibar?

Then Parker is worse off than we know, and thats pretty much a death knell for the Spurs, despite what the Parker haters think.

stoudamire would lead the league in 3 pointers on this team. Vaughn sucks.

Well right now even if they wanted to rest Parker for just a week right now, they can't. Barry is hurt and you can't roll with a Vaughn/Manu? PG combination.

starting 5

Manu
Udoka
Bowen
Duncan
Oberto


Bench?

We dont need no stinking bench....

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Originally Posted by T Park

starting 5

Manu
Udoka
Bowen
Duncan
Oberto


Bench?

We dont need no stinking bench....

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That would be a horrible starting lineup against most teams. Pop doesn't want Manu playing the point for big stretches.

That's why I'm saying if they want to bring in Stoudamire, it's because they are going to either cut back or shut down Parker.

Yeah that was made in more of jest than anything else.
Yeah I know Im not funny but I try.


If Parker is shut down, then just shut the season down all together.

The Spurs team is a tripod.

If one of the legs aint there, no matter amount of whatever is gonna hold it up.

Not Damon Stoudamire, Jacque Vaughn, Beno Udrih, Darius Washington, James White, or whatever.

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Originally Posted by T Park

Yeah that was made in more of jest than anything else.
Yeah I know Im not funny but I try.


If Parker is shut down, then just shut the season down all together.

The Spurs team is a tripod.

If one of the legs aint there, no matter amount of whatever is gonna hold it up.

Not Damon Stoudamire, Jacque Vaughn, Beno Udrih, Darius Washington, James White, or whatever.

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What if he only need 2-3 weeks off to get healthy.

If that got him healthy? They could prob survive.

Honestly after last year, I think if healthy, this team can win on the road, and starting in the 4th, 5th, or 6th spot doesn't bother me at all.

Might bother other people.

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Originally Posted by T Park

If Stoudamire signs here, pretty much eliminate the Spurs from championship contention.

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Why don't you just give up now like you did before and they'll turn it around.

You make no since in saying the above statement. Damon is an upgrad to Vaughn, no matter which way you look at it.

You don't think he knows if he signs here, he will have to try to play defense or he'll sit. Pop has that rep and every player knows it. His offense is ten times better than Vaughn. We don't need a savior, just a different spark besides Manu and I think Damon can provide that.

Either way it i don't care, Parker injury is what I'm worried about. Dude doesn't look right and the Spurs go as Parker goes. Rest him now!

Having stoudamire is good for the spurs. We can have another hungry veteran on the team. Plus ! he's eager to play. The team would make good use of him. specially with them going small ball.

Add me to the list of posters who favor bringing back the rotting corpse of Gary Payton before signing this douchebag. I think he would be a cancer in the locker room. I once saw him yelling at a coach to get back in a game once the PG who subbed in for him got hot and was leading the team to a comeback.

I believe Pop would be wise to pick stoudamire. What he was before isn't usually what he is now. His back is on the wall and a veteran guard like him wouldn't screw his chances of going into a championship team

I think Damon is one of "those lazy guys". They don't want to put in the work like the Spurs do. And they know Pop will work them. Just like Jason Kidd, J. O'Neal etc these are guys who just want to relax and collect a paycheck. They don't want to come to San Antonio. Too much pressure!

lazy or not he has to play , otherwise he wont get hired

Mike Monroe: Stoudamire a Spur soon?

It can't happen until early Wednesday evening, when Damon Stoudamire clears waivers, but it now appears likely the Spurs will sign the 5-foot-10 point guard who on Monday finalized terms of a buyout of his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Stoudamire had expressed interest in signing with both the Spurs and the Boston Celtics, but seems to have settled on San Antonio as his destination of choice.

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich, who doubles as the team's vice-president of basketball operations, can't speak about Stoudamire until he clears waivers tomorrow night. He did, however, express a high degree of interest before Monday night's game against the Utah Jazz in whether or not Stoudamire had officially gotten out of his deal in Memphis.

The Spurs, in need of additional scoring, also are acutely aware of the frailty of their point guard situation because of the injury that has bothered Tony Parker for nearly two months. Parker's explosiveness has been limited because of a bone spur in his left heel.

Stoudamire averaged 7.3 points in 29 games with the Grizzlies this season, but shot only 39.7 percent, and 38.7 percent from 3-point range. He has been in the league since 1995 and has a career scoring average of 13.8.

http://blogs.mysanantonio.com/weblog...onroe_sto.html

I like TPark giving up on the Spurs. It almost assures a Spurs championship.

As mentioned in previous posts, the only reason the Spurs are interested is because of Parker's injury. He obviously isn't the same. He needs to rest. Damon Stoudamire could provide some help.

Think of Stoudamire as a Glenn Robinson, but for 2008.

Bring back NVE, I say.

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Bring back NVE, I say.

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:lol

So, it looks like Spurs will sign him.

I'm not a big fan of Stoudamire, I'm not even sure he is an upgrade over Vaughn. I hope Pop has told him that he will get the backup PG spot only if he outplays Vaughn.

Another thing to notice is that it will put Spurs over the tax. The odds of a trade, even if it's only a salary dump, are way higher than before.

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Originally Posted by Bruno

So, it looks like Spurs will sign him.

I'm not a big fan of Stoudamire, I'm not even sure he is an upgrade over Vaughn. I hope Pop has told him that he will get the backup PG spot only if he outplays Vaughn.

Another thing to notice is that it will put Spurs over the tax. The odds of a trade, even if it's only a salary dump, are way higher than before.

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Elson for Othella Harrington...should save about $600K

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Originally Posted by Bruno

Another thing to notice is that it will put Spurs over the tax. The odds of a trade, even if it's only a salary dump, are way higher than before.

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As are the probability of blowouts.

Follow up article:

"Spurs have interest in laughing at Damon Stoudamire for having interest in joining the Spurs."

Well we do need another point guard. If it means Tony is able to rest I can't complain too much.