TMD's interview with Spurs G.M. RC Buford.

[tdunk21]

Here is TMD's interview with Spurs G.M. RC Buford.

He talks about The Finals, Richard Jefferson and how the Spurs will get better in the offseason.

http://www.ticket760.com/pages/TheMorningDrive.html

Note: see post #76 for the full interview with the audio problem fixed

[tdunk21]

http://www.projectspurs.com/2011-art...via-trade.html

In an interview this morning with Ticket 760 AM in San Antonio, San Antonio Spurs' GM R.C. Buford said the team would attempt to build via trade and not through the draft or free agency which is the team's traditional route.

This is big news coming from the Spurs who have always taken a pretty conservative approach to acquiring talent.

With Tony Parker's recent comments regarding the Spurs ability to win the le and him being the Spurs most trade-able asset, he would have to be the most likely player involved in such a trade to get premium talent back. And if they do trade, Spurs fans are hoping it will be a quality big man. Something they been severely lacking as was evident in the playoffs versus Memphis.

Not to mention if they do consider Parker as trade bait, sitting on the bench is another capable point guard - George Hill.

What do you think about this news Spurs fans? What trade scenarios would you like to see?

[dbreiden83080]

If they can trade Tony for a good big, do it.. Let Hill start and see what he has. Might as well try and shake things up because the team as is has no shot to win it all..

[Buddy Holly]

I do not want Hill running the point. Heck no.

If we trade Tony we have to either get a decent PG back (along with a big) or draft a PG.

[Fabbs]

Here is TMD's interview with Spurs G.M. RC Buford.

He talks about The Finals, Richard Jefferson and how the Spurs will get better in the offseason.

http://www.ticket760.com/pages/TheMorningDrive.html

Anybody able to do a text?

[ducks]

Not to mention if they do consider Parker as trade bait, sitting on the bench is another capable point guard - George Hill.




LOL


CHAMBERS OWNS HILL at point

[Bruno]

Trade is the way to go for Spurs. It is a given that it's the only way to really improve the team but it's nice to hear that RC doesn't want to stand pat.

And at the blogger going from "Spurs will do some trades" to "Parker will be traded". That's quite a reach. Spurs blogs suck.

[FromWayDowntown]

I do not want Hill running the point. Heck no.

If we trade Tony we have to either get a decent PG back (along with a big) or draft a PG.

I agree with this. Upgrading the bigs while entrusting Hill to run the show wouldn't (IMO) improve the team.

If they can't get a PG through those avenues, I'd love to see them find a Brent Barry type who can step in at times to reliably initiate the offense even without being a true PG. It's not about the number of assists, necessarily; it's about ensuring that the offense doesn't stagnate -- that happened too often last year when Hill was the primary initiator on the floor.

[tdunk21]

imo trade tony for a reliable big, then draft a PG or sign one using MLE, coz hill cant run the offense

[FromWayDowntown]

imo trade tony for a reliable big, then draft a PG or sign one using MLE

If you're going to trade Tony Parker for big, the best adjective to describe that big had better not be "reliable."

[y2kbug]

Man, getting rid of Tony for anyone seems like when Detroit let Billups go and decided to let a SG run their point.

[Buddy Holly]

How about this trade:

Tony Parker
Richard Jefferson
Pick 29

for

Steve Nash
Channing Frye
Josh Childress
Pick 13

Spurs get a starting HOF point guard who would be perfect with Tim and Manu plus a starting Tiago. Add in the high draft pick they can use to draft a quality big.

Suns get a in his prime point guard which they need as they rebuild plus save some future cap space.

Spurs lineup could look like:

Nash/Hill/?
Manu/Neal/Anderson
Childress/Butler/Green
Tim/Frye/Bonner
Tiago/Blair/Vucevic?

[tp2021]

Bruno posted a link in the Think Tank Draft thread a few days ago. In it, the Jazz are said to be exploring trades for a starting PG. They have picks #3 and #12. I wonder if the Jazz and their lottery picks could be a potential suitor for TP.

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

I agree with this. Upgrading the bigs while entrusting Hill to run the show wouldn't (IMO) improve the team.

If they can't get a PG through those avenues, I'd love to see them find a Brent Barry type who can step in at times to reliably initiate the offense even without being a true PG. It's not about the number of assists, necessarily; it's about ensuring that the offense doesn't stagnate -- that happened too often last year when Hill was the primary initiator on the floor.

I third that motion. Hill is out of position at the point, or, at best, should only be a backup point guard. He's a very good role player, but I still don't ever see him as an upper-tier starter...especially at the 1 spot.

[lefty]

I smell a trade with Toronto

The Raps have the 5th pick and are very high on 2 PG's (forgot their names)

However, those 2 players may be gone by the time Colangelo is picking, and since they are looking to add depth at that position, we may trade Parker for something interesting in return

[Ed Helicopter Jones]

Bruno posted a link in the Think Tank Draft thread a few days ago. In it, the Jazz are said to be exploring trades for a starting PG. They have picks #3 and #12. I wonder if the Jazz and their lottery picks could be a potential suitor for TP.

Trading picks in a deal that involves Tony would be fine, but it would also have include some proven, verifiable NBA talent I think. Tony is really the only valuable trading chip the Spurs have.

[Fabbs]

Weakest draft in years from what I've seen.

Be real cautious about trading for picks with this years crop.

[yavozerb]

How about this trade:

Tony Parker
Richard Jefferson
Pick 29

for

Steve Nash
Channing Frye
Josh Childress
Pick 13

Spurs get a starting HOF point guard who would be perfect with Tim and Manu plus a starting Tiago. Add in the high draft pick they can use to draft a quality big.

Suns get a in his prime point guard which they need as they rebuild plus save some future cap space.

Spurs lineup could look like:

Nash/Hill/?
Manu/Neal/Anderson
Childress/Butler/Green
Tim/Frye/Bonner
Tiago/Blair/Vucevic?

Bruno posted a link in the Think Tank Draft thread a few days ago. In it, the Jazz are said to be exploring trades for a starting PG. They have picks #3 and #12. I wonder if the Jazz and their lottery picks could be a potential suitor for TP.

I smell a trade with Toronto

The Raps have the 5th pick and are very high on 2 PG's (forgot their names)

However, those 2 players may be gone by the time Colangelo is picking, and since they are looking to add depth at that position, we may trade Parker for something interesting in return

TP is not going anywhere, sorry to be the realist in this thread...

[Man In Black]

What can a guy like GHill bring the Spurs back? I'm sure the LAL would prefer to have him over Fisher, Blake, and Brown.

[yavozerb]

What can a guy like GHill bring the Spurs back? I'm sure the LAL would prefer to have him over Fisher, Blake, and Brown.

and what would you want back from the lakers?

[Buddy Holly]

TP is not going anywhere, sorry to be the realist in this thread...

There's just as much chance he's traded as he isn't traded.

You're not being a realist.

[TJastal]

Bruno posted a link in the Think Tank Draft thread a few days ago. In it, the Jazz are said to be exploring trades for a starting PG. They have picks #3 and #12. I wonder if the Jazz and their lottery picks could be a potential suitor for TP.

Somehow I just can't see TP heading out to Mormon city esp with his new glamour girlfriend. He'll fake an injury or worse yet, pull a Derek Fisher on em.

lol

[Buddy Holly]

This trade works.

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMa...radeId=6y2j927

Plus throw in a swap of the 12 and 29 picks.

[elemento]

and what would you want back from the lakers?

I would want Odom and they would say NO.

[SenorSpur]

Unless the Spurs are willing to part with their best trade asset (Parker), I don't see how the Spurs can expect to obtain a mid-career level-type player with assorted pieces like, RJ, Bonner or Hill.

That said, stranger things have happened. I still would rather they part with the underperforming parts (Bonner, RJ, Hill) and retain their late 1st round pick. The only way, I'd want them to part with this year's pick is if they're able to obtain an additional 1st round pick next year. That's because next year's draft is a better class.

There are no quick fixes or short term solutions. Outside of the above-listed scenarios, I'd just as soon the Spurs hold firm on the plan to improving their team via the draft.